Sad Occurrence
Summary
Report of an incident which occurred at the home of Joseph Palmer, a resident of Tilghmanton. His 2 young sons were playing with a Spencer rifle temporarily left by a Federal soldier in the family barn when it accidentally discharged, ultimately killing both boys. The paper reminds parents not to let their children play with guns. [from Mail]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: September 21st, 1864
Page/Column: 3B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
