Waylaid and Robbed

Mr. Ruff Clark, while coming from Indian Springs to his home near Jackson on Saturday night after dark was waylaid by three Negroes near the old Dumble place and robbed of thirteen dollars.  Two Negroes caught him and held his hand while the other one rifled his pockets.  He did not know who they were and no arrest have been made.

Middle Ga Argus – Week of April 3, 1889

Submitted by Don Bankston