Stabs Brother

April 2, 1906
Macon Telegraph

Sapp Alleged To Have Been Aggressor And Cut Miles With Knife.

Baxley, Ga., April 1—Meager reports have just reached here of the killing of J. C. Sapp by his half-brother, John M. Miles, about four miles from this place this afternoon. It seems from reports that Sapp and Miles had some trouble about renting a house and met today and became involved in a dispute over the matter. It is said that Sapp drew his knife and started towards Miles, whereupon Miles struck him with a fence rail, which resulted fatally for Sapp. Both parties are well known here. Miles is a well known and prosperous turpentine operator and considered one of our best citizens. Sapp leaves a wife and a large family. Miles also has a large family.