One Probably Lynched
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Title
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One Probably Lynched
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Source Type
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Newspapers
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Author
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N/A
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Publisher
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The Birmingham News
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Publication Place
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Publication Date
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June 6, 1899
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Transcript
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Will Hill was suspected to have fired a pistol in the shooting and was captured by a posse near the Hubbard's house. He was bound and placed on a horse to Centreville, nine miles away. He did not arrive so it was assumed he was lynched. Alex Hill had been working for Hubbard and owed him some money. Apparently muttered threats as he left after the working dispute. Twelve feet away when he shot Mrs. Hill in the back with a turkey shot fired from a double-barrel shotgun. He then shot again, hitting Mr. Hubbard in the arm and the leg, and his child in the hand. Posse is said to be close in the woods, and they are being guarded to prevent escape. Blake, 150 pounds, high cheekbones, and rough features. Rufus Hubbard was a well known and highly respected farmer. Demanded Alex Hill work off her debt. One of the best known farmers in Bibb County. He lives near Eoline, a small station on the Mobile Ohio Railroad. He has a large family. Mrs. Hubbard was sitting in the front gallery when the Hill brother arrived. Mother of a four week old baby. She used to live in Blocton and was highly esteemed by everyone that knew her. Mrs. Hubbard was killed on June 5, 1899. Alex Hill was also seen walking through Blocton in the evening with a black valise and was heading to Bessemer or Birmingham. June 6, 1899, Will Hill was caught and lynched. The Hill’s walked away from the house and secured a supply of ammunition, then headed for the woods. Sheriff Shirley received a telegram from Coaling asking him to go to Pearson, a small station on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, with his dogs to help find Alex Hill. Pearson is near Eoline, which is on the border of Bibb and Tuskaloosa counties. The sheriff did not go because the dogs were needed elsewhere. Instead, a posse of 100 men or more were looking for Alex and Will Hill.