Gang, I remember O.D. had told me/us of this, but don't know if the newspaper article was ever sent to the list: The Times-Picayune New Orleans, LA December 19, 1912 Page 7 KILLS HIS FRIEND PLAYING WITH GUN R. L. Pomertree Shot Down by Brother-in-Law Accidentally. Returning From Poker Game. Ruleville, MS, Dec. 18 - R. L. Pomertree, living four miles northeast of Ruleville, was killed about 4 O'clock this morning by his brother-in-law, D. R. Hollie, who claims the killing was accidental. These two and two others were returning, it seems, from an all-night poker game, and stopped on the road and took a drink, when, it is said, Pomertree emptied his pistol in the air, Hollie said:" Don't, Bob, you know I am afraid of shooting:. Bob shot the pistol, and claimed he was shooting in the air, When he had finished shooting Pomertree and a bullet in his neck, and died immediately. Pomertree was reared here, here, while Hollie was from Carroll County, MS, coming here some time ago. He says he would not have killed Pomertree for the world, as he was his best friend. Hollie gave bail, and will be held for examination Monday. Ken