J. S. Dugan
In the death of Sid Dugan, the county has not only lost one of its best citizens, but a most efficient officer. Like all brave men he was kind and considerate. His kindness to prisoners was another evidence of a true and chivalrous man. By nature he was quiet, generous, kind and tender. As an officer, he discharged his duty without fear or favor, as a citizen he was the embodiment of honor and honesty. His idea of justice and truth, was of the highest order. He was a man of motion and not of show. If he did a wrong, it was an error of the head and not of the heart. If he did injustice to anyone he was quick to make amends. He was devoted to his family. Ever faithful in the discharge of every duty, proving recreant to none. It can be said of Sid Dugan that he was one of natures true noble men. He never betrayed a friend, nor took advantage of an enemy. He scorned to do anything that had the slightest appearance of being small. He went to his death by no fault of his own but in the discharge of his duty as he saw it. No better, nor braver man has ever been called from earth than this heroic and fearless officer.
Deputy Sheriff Dugan Shot
On Monday night during the performance at the circus a clown and constable Wilson of Precinct 4, had some words, when constable Proctor of this precinct took Wilson out of the tent. On reaching the outside some trouble occurred, and Deputy Sheriff Dugan was shot in the groin, from which wound, his death occurred Wednesday afternoon, and burial took place at Kellyville Thursday morning, Sid Dugan leaves a wife and several children. His death was a shock to every one.
Wilson was taken to jail in Marshall by Sheriff Terry. There are several eye witnesses to the shooting, so we wait the preliminary hearing.
Taken Back For Trial
Officers Remove Prisoner From Jail to Answer Charge of Killing
Copywright 2004 The Dallas Morning News
Special To The News.
Marshall, Texas Dec. 5 – Sheriff W. S. Terry of Marion County and T. H. Rowell of Jefferson arrived here yesterday and left for Jefferson on the evening train with W. M. Wilson, who has been in jail here charged with shooting Chief Deputy Sheriff J. S. Dugan about a week ago. Dugan died and Wilson was taken back to have an examining trial. Wilson was formerly a Constable at Lodi.
Title: Taken Back For Trial
Date: 1905-12-06
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