Monroe Township [pg 801, the abbreviations and CAPS are mine] One of those sad and unfortunate affairs wherein death claims a victim, took place in this township at the house of John W. SAWYER, on the night of the general election in 1878. There was a social dance at the residence of Mr. SAWYER and among those who attended were F. m. WILSON (known as "Bud"), and Charles L. DOWNING. The trouble commenced by DOWNING claiming the young woman that WILSON had on the floor as his partner and taking her away to a seat. WILSON followed and resented the action by some hard words which were returned by DOWNING, when WILSON drew his pistol and hit DOWNING over the head, making a scalp wound. DOWNING jumped to his feet, drew his pistol, and the firing commenced. Who fired first was not clearly shown in the evidence, but WILSON fired only twice and missed both times. DOWING fired 4 times and 2 of his shots took effect. One wounded WILSON in his arm; the 2nd he received in his body, passing through him. WILSON started out doors on receiving his last wound, and just before he reached the corner of the house fell and expired. Those in the house gave the combatants a wide berth, except the young lady; she never flinched, but stood by the side of DOWNING until it was settled. DOWNING went and got his horse, and taking the young lady up behind him, took her home. He was arrested on the way, gave bail the next day, stood his trial, and was acquitted on the ground of self-defense. It was an unfortunate affair, for neither of the young men were of a quarrelsome disposition. It was a sad case of too much 'hip pocket' at a social gathering.