The Butler Herald-Butler, Georgia, Tuesday, October 10, 1911
While Squirrel hunting, son of Mr. J.T. Peacock shot himself and Died One hour Later.
Grady Peacock, age 14 years, and a companion of about the same age by the name of McDaniel, were strolling along Jackson branch near the Peacock home Saturday afternoon looking for squirrels. Grady was carrying the gun. As they were climbing over a rail fence, Grady dropped his gun and as it fell the hammer struck a piece of wood which caused it to fire. The entire load of bird shot
struck the boy in the right side just under the arm. The right lung was torn out and the full load left remaining in the boy's body. In this condition the boy with manly courage attempted to walk home with blood streaming from the ghastly wound, but his strength soon failed him and he sank to the ground where he lay until assistance came. His companion, who was dreadfully frightened ran with great haste for assistance which soon arrived and the unfortunate lad removed to his home above which time he died. He was conscious to the end and was able to tell in detail how the accident occurred.
Drs. Edwards and Gordy responded as quickly as possible to a hurry call to the Peacock home, but the boy died before they reached him. The wound was of such a nature that death would have resulted had the physicians been with him when the accident occurred and it is remarkable that he lived the hour he did after the shooing.
The funeral Sunday was indeed a sad one. The boy was highly esteemed because of his exceptionally fine character and that his life should have been so ruthfully cut off caused his friends deep sorrow while the family is almost prostrated with grief.
The boy was interred at Bethlehem Sunday afternoon, one of the largest gatherings ever attended a burial at that place being present.
While Squirrel hunting, son of Mr. J.T. Peacock shot himself and Died One hour Later.
Grady Peacock, age 14 years, and a companion of about the same age by the name of McDaniel, were strolling along Jackson branch near the Peacock home Saturday afternoon looking for squirrels. Grady was carrying the gun. As they were climbing over a rail fence, Grady dropped his gun and as it fell the hammer struck a piece of wood which caused it to fire. The entire load of bird shot
struck the boy in the right side just under the arm. The right lung was torn out and the full load left remaining in the boy's body. In this condition the boy with manly courage attempted to walk home with blood streaming from the ghastly wound, but his strength soon failed him and he sank to the ground where he lay until assistance came. His companion, who was dreadfully frightened ran with great haste for assistance which soon arrived and the unfortunate lad removed to his home above which time he died. He was conscious to the end and was able to tell in detail how the accident occurred.
Drs. Edwards and Gordy responded as quickly as possible to a hurry call to the Peacock home, but the boy died before they reached him. The wound was of such a nature that death would have resulted had the physicians been with him when the accident occurred and it is remarkable that he lived the hour he did after the shooing.
The funeral Sunday was indeed a sad one. The boy was highly esteemed because of his exceptionally fine character and that his life should have been so ruthfully cut off caused his friends deep sorrow while the family is almost prostrated with grief.
The boy was interred at Bethlehem Sunday afternoon, one of the largest gatherings ever attended a burial at that place being present.
The Butler Herald-Butler, Georgia, Tuesday, October 10, 1911
While Squirrel hunting, son of Mr. J.T. Peacock shot himself and Died One hour Later.
Grady Peacock, age 14 years, and a companion of about the same age by the name of McDaniel, were strolling along Jackson branch near the Peacock home Saturday afternoon looking for squirrels. Grady was carrying the gun. As they were climbing over a rail fence, Grady dropped his gun and as it fell the hammer struck a piece of wood which caused it to fire. The entire load of bird shot
struck the boy in the right side just under the arm. The right lung was torn out and the full load left remaining in the boy's body. In this condition the boy with manly courage attempted to walk home with blood streaming from the ghastly wound, but his strength soon failed him and he sank to the ground where he lay until assistance came. His companion, who was dreadfully frightened ran with great haste for assistance which soon arrived and the unfortunate lad removed to his home above which time he died. He was conscious to the end and was able to tell in detail how the accident occurred.
Drs. Edwards and Gordy responded as quickly as possible to a hurry call to the Peacock home, but the boy died before they reached him. The wound was of such a nature that death would have resulted had the physicians been with him when the accident occurred and it is remarkable that he lived the hour he did after the shooing.
The funeral Sunday was indeed a sad one. The boy was highly esteemed because of his exceptionally fine character and that his life should have been so ruthfully cut off caused his friends deep sorrow while the family is almost prostrated with grief.
The boy was interred at Bethlehem Sunday afternoon, one of the largest gatherings ever attended a burial at that place being present.
While Squirrel hunting, son of Mr. J.T. Peacock shot himself and Died One hour Later.
Grady Peacock, age 14 years, and a companion of about the same age by the name of McDaniel, were strolling along Jackson branch near the Peacock home Saturday afternoon looking for squirrels. Grady was carrying the gun. As they were climbing over a rail fence, Grady dropped his gun and as it fell the hammer struck a piece of wood which caused it to fire. The entire load of bird shot
struck the boy in the right side just under the arm. The right lung was torn out and the full load left remaining in the boy's body. In this condition the boy with manly courage attempted to walk home with blood streaming from the ghastly wound, but his strength soon failed him and he sank to the ground where he lay until assistance came. His companion, who was dreadfully frightened ran with great haste for assistance which soon arrived and the unfortunate lad removed to his home above which time he died. He was conscious to the end and was able to tell in detail how the accident occurred.
Drs. Edwards and Gordy responded as quickly as possible to a hurry call to the Peacock home, but the boy died before they reached him. The wound was of such a nature that death would have resulted had the physicians been with him when the accident occurred and it is remarkable that he lived the hour he did after the shooing.
The funeral Sunday was indeed a sad one. The boy was highly esteemed because of his exceptionally fine character and that his life should have been so ruthfully cut off caused his friends deep sorrow while the family is almost prostrated with grief.
The boy was interred at Bethlehem Sunday afternoon, one of the largest gatherings ever attended a burial at that place being present.
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