Mr. Joe S. LEGGETT formerly of this town but now of Edenton, and Mr. LEVY, of Edenton, became involved in a fight on Sunday last, and but for a cane which Mr. LEGGETT happened to  have he would have been seriously injured.  It seems that Mr. LEVY’s son insulted Mr. LEGGETT and he not caring to take the insult slapped the boy, who went to his father.  Mr. LEVY at once approached Mr. LEGGETT and without any warning began to cut him, the boy also used a knife.  Mr. LEGGETT struck LEVY with the cane and stunned him, after which LEVY was arrested and gave bond.  The trial was held this week, but we have not yet heard the result.  Mr. LEGGETT had his coat cut all to pieces, but only two flesh wounds were inflicted.

Joe is a quiet boy, but has too much Plymouth “Grit” about him to be imposed upon by any man.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 12 July 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.