Husband of Isabel Walker. Son of Charles W. Carter and Annie Kirby
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 6, 1921
WILSON CARTER MEETS DEATH
Relatives and friends in Chariton were greatly shocked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. Wilson Carter (colored), the son of Mrs. Annie Carter. of W. Court Ave., of this city, which occurred at his home in Detroit, Mich., about 2:40 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 1920. As near as can be ascertained the particulars are as follows:
Mr. Carter and wife and a number of friends had been members of a theatre party the evening previous and after their return home Mr. and Mrs. Carter talked at some length and finally engaged in a scuffle. While they were talking Mrs. Carter had picked up a revolver from her dresser and while they were scuffling it was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Mr. Carter near the heart. Medical aid was summoned at once but he expired in about forty minutes. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Mrs. Carter was prostrated over the terrible affair and was taken to a hospital for treatment, later being removed to a detention hospital to await a hearing on a criminal charge.
This version of the affair has been given us by Mr. John Richmond, of Detroit, who accompanied the remains to Chariton, and the particulars of the same are related as they were told to him in Detroit. He states that Mr. and Mrs. Carter had always seemed congenial and apparently had no trouble between themselves.
A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Rolland, was held at the Crosby undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and the remains were brought to this city and taken to the Beardsley undertaking establishment, where the last sad rites were accorded on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pettit, of the Baptist church, after which The American Legion conducted a military burial service in the Chariton cemetery.
J. W. Carter was born at Cleveland, Lucas county, Iowa on February 25, 1888 and died Dec. 29, 1920, aged 32 years, 2 months and 4 days. He leaves a father and mother, C. W. and Annie Carter of this city, two sisters, Edith and Anna, of Kansas City, Mo. and five brothers, Oscar, Roland and Paul of this city, Otis Carter of Columbia, N. Mex and Harley, of Chicago, all of whom were present at the funeral except Harley.
Deceased was married in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1916, to Miss Isabel Walker, of Youngstown, Ohio, who also survives him. He resided in Chariton until about twelve years ago, when he went to Detroit and that place has since been his home. He was a member of Rosewood Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was past chancellor of the same. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death will be deplored by many friends. To the grief stricken ones the heartfelt sympathy of the community will be extended.
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 6, 1921
WILSON CARTER MEETS DEATH
Relatives and friends in Chariton were greatly shocked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. Wilson Carter (colored), the son of Mrs. Annie Carter. of W. Court Ave., of this city, which occurred at his home in Detroit, Mich., about 2:40 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 1920. As near as can be ascertained the particulars are as follows:
Mr. Carter and wife and a number of friends had been members of a theatre party the evening previous and after their return home Mr. and Mrs. Carter talked at some length and finally engaged in a scuffle. While they were talking Mrs. Carter had picked up a revolver from her dresser and while they were scuffling it was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Mr. Carter near the heart. Medical aid was summoned at once but he expired in about forty minutes. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Mrs. Carter was prostrated over the terrible affair and was taken to a hospital for treatment, later being removed to a detention hospital to await a hearing on a criminal charge.
This version of the affair has been given us by Mr. John Richmond, of Detroit, who accompanied the remains to Chariton, and the particulars of the same are related as they were told to him in Detroit. He states that Mr. and Mrs. Carter had always seemed congenial and apparently had no trouble between themselves.
A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Rolland, was held at the Crosby undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and the remains were brought to this city and taken to the Beardsley undertaking establishment, where the last sad rites were accorded on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pettit, of the Baptist church, after which The American Legion conducted a military burial service in the Chariton cemetery.
J. W. Carter was born at Cleveland, Lucas county, Iowa on February 25, 1888 and died Dec. 29, 1920, aged 32 years, 2 months and 4 days. He leaves a father and mother, C. W. and Annie Carter of this city, two sisters, Edith and Anna, of Kansas City, Mo. and five brothers, Oscar, Roland and Paul of this city, Otis Carter of Columbia, N. Mex and Harley, of Chicago, all of whom were present at the funeral except Harley.
Deceased was married in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1916, to Miss Isabel Walker, of Youngstown, Ohio, who also survives him. He resided in Chariton until about twelve years ago, when he went to Detroit and that place has since been his home. He was a member of Rosewood Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was past chancellor of the same. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death will be deplored by many friends. To the grief stricken ones the heartfelt sympathy of the community will be extended.
Husband of Isabel Walker. Son of Charles W. Carter and Annie Kirby
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 6, 1921
WILSON CARTER MEETS DEATH
Relatives and friends in Chariton were greatly shocked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. Wilson Carter (colored), the son of Mrs. Annie Carter. of W. Court Ave., of this city, which occurred at his home in Detroit, Mich., about 2:40 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 1920. As near as can be ascertained the particulars are as follows:
Mr. Carter and wife and a number of friends had been members of a theatre party the evening previous and after their return home Mr. and Mrs. Carter talked at some length and finally engaged in a scuffle. While they were talking Mrs. Carter had picked up a revolver from her dresser and while they were scuffling it was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Mr. Carter near the heart. Medical aid was summoned at once but he expired in about forty minutes. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Mrs. Carter was prostrated over the terrible affair and was taken to a hospital for treatment, later being removed to a detention hospital to await a hearing on a criminal charge.
This version of the affair has been given us by Mr. John Richmond, of Detroit, who accompanied the remains to Chariton, and the particulars of the same are related as they were told to him in Detroit. He states that Mr. and Mrs. Carter had always seemed congenial and apparently had no trouble between themselves.
A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Rolland, was held at the Crosby undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and the remains were brought to this city and taken to the Beardsley undertaking establishment, where the last sad rites were accorded on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pettit, of the Baptist church, after which The American Legion conducted a military burial service in the Chariton cemetery.
J. W. Carter was born at Cleveland, Lucas county, Iowa on February 25, 1888 and died Dec. 29, 1920, aged 32 years, 2 months and 4 days. He leaves a father and mother, C. W. and Annie Carter of this city, two sisters, Edith and Anna, of Kansas City, Mo. and five brothers, Oscar, Roland and Paul of this city, Otis Carter of Columbia, N. Mex and Harley, of Chicago, all of whom were present at the funeral except Harley.
Deceased was married in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1916, to Miss Isabel Walker, of Youngstown, Ohio, who also survives him. He resided in Chariton until about twelve years ago, when he went to Detroit and that place has since been his home. He was a member of Rosewood Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was past chancellor of the same. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death will be deplored by many friends. To the grief stricken ones the heartfelt sympathy of the community will be extended.
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 6, 1921
WILSON CARTER MEETS DEATH
Relatives and friends in Chariton were greatly shocked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. Wilson Carter (colored), the son of Mrs. Annie Carter. of W. Court Ave., of this city, which occurred at his home in Detroit, Mich., about 2:40 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 1920. As near as can be ascertained the particulars are as follows:
Mr. Carter and wife and a number of friends had been members of a theatre party the evening previous and after their return home Mr. and Mrs. Carter talked at some length and finally engaged in a scuffle. While they were talking Mrs. Carter had picked up a revolver from her dresser and while they were scuffling it was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Mr. Carter near the heart. Medical aid was summoned at once but he expired in about forty minutes. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Mrs. Carter was prostrated over the terrible affair and was taken to a hospital for treatment, later being removed to a detention hospital to await a hearing on a criminal charge.
This version of the affair has been given us by Mr. John Richmond, of Detroit, who accompanied the remains to Chariton, and the particulars of the same are related as they were told to him in Detroit. He states that Mr. and Mrs. Carter had always seemed congenial and apparently had no trouble between themselves.
A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Rolland, was held at the Crosby undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and the remains were brought to this city and taken to the Beardsley undertaking establishment, where the last sad rites were accorded on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pettit, of the Baptist church, after which The American Legion conducted a military burial service in the Chariton cemetery.
J. W. Carter was born at Cleveland, Lucas county, Iowa on February 25, 1888 and died Dec. 29, 1920, aged 32 years, 2 months and 4 days. He leaves a father and mother, C. W. and Annie Carter of this city, two sisters, Edith and Anna, of Kansas City, Mo. and five brothers, Oscar, Roland and Paul of this city, Otis Carter of Columbia, N. Mex and Harley, of Chicago, all of whom were present at the funeral except Harley.
Deceased was married in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1916, to Miss Isabel Walker, of Youngstown, Ohio, who also survives him. He resided in Chariton until about twelve years ago, when he went to Detroit and that place has since been his home. He was a member of Rosewood Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was past chancellor of the same. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death will be deplored by many friends. To the grief stricken ones the heartfelt sympathy of the community will be extended.
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