VOLUSIA COUNTY RECORD
DeLand, FL
Saturday, December 14, 1901

ZOLFA - G L Powell and J S Overstreet, two prominent naval stores manufacturers, shot and killed each other in a face to face duel about 10:30 this morning (10 Dec).

Overstreet went to Powell's still, nine miles west of here, to see about some hands. The two men had some words and both drew their guns and commenced firing.

From the facts present obtainable, both men emptied their guns without doing any damage. Powell then went into the house and came out with a rifle. Both fired together and both fell; Overstreet was shot in the forehead and Powell just below the heart. Overstreet was killed instantly and Powell only lived an hour. Powell was one of the largest operators and owners of turpentine lands in Florida.

The affair has created a great sensation throughout this part of the state. Mr. Powell was, several years ago, an extensive turpentine operator in the north end of this county, and is well-known over the county.

He was the son-in-law of Mr. J. C. Robinson, the Seville merchant and hotel man.

NOTE: Zolfa is in Hardee CO, FL