This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bearden, Frazier, Newcomb Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5692 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald – Thur., 17 April 1902 Trial - John Bearden, who lives in the western part of Milam county was tried week before last in Belton for killing Newcomb at Rogers about 2-months ago. The jury could not agree, 6 for acquittal and 6 for a short term, and were discharged. Defendant was free on $1,500 bond. He is well connected having married a daughter of Sam Frazier, who is one of Milam county’s oldest and best citizens. The defendant is represented by the Cameron firm of Nelson & Little and Judge A. W. Gibson of this county, and J. B. McMahon of Belton. [lengthy article]