Yesteryears: Cops and robbers in high-speed chase through Georgetown

140 Years Ago (April 1, 1886)

Local man arrested for Bell County incident

At a party last Friday night in Bell County, and about four miles from Youngsport, there was a difficulty which resulted in the killing of Newton Lawler and wounding of Frank Fisher by Tom Purl. The Sun is unable to give the particulars. Purl was admitted to bail, which he gave. 

Georgetown Cornet Band makes its debut

The G…