Friday, July 17, 2009

Gin Accident

David Webb posted a story on the Internet about the accidental death on November 3, 1910, of James Repult, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Repult, of Plantersville killed when a smoke stack at the gin fell on him. He was manager of the Allen and Robins Gin.

Where was the gin located; Allen and Robins indicates to me that it was in Tupelo. I think at one time the Repults owned a gin. And does anyone know anything about the history of the gin located behind Plantersville Cash and Carry (Mitchell's)?

Also, was James a brother of Ernest, Earl, Herschel and Curtis?

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