Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1903 — MURDERED AND STORE BURNED [ARTICLE]

MURDERED AND STORE BURNED

Georgia Merchant Victim of Robbery on Christmas Day. Matthews, Ga., dispatch: Edward Gay, a merchant running a store six miles from here, was murdered early Christmas morning and his store burned. His safe, which contained $1,200, was found open and the money gone. Mr. Gay was called from his home by an unknown man, who asked him to change a bill. Not having the money Gay walked with the man to the store and did not return. His skull was found in the ruins of the •tore.