John Felder
John Felder, a Black man, was held in the guard house at Norway, South Carolina, in December 1912. Late on a Saturday night that month, a mob took him from the guard house, carried him about three miles into the countryside, and shot him to death. The Monroe Journal reported that he had been shot in the head several times and severely beaten about the head. Officials at Norway said they could not determine a motive, and the investigation was adjourned until the following Tuesday.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took John Felder from the guard house at Norway, S.C., and shot him to death about three miles into the country; officials said they could not determine a motive.
Reported by: Authorities at Norway (the agency that held him); news reports.