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July 1, 1842
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Peru, two sons of Mr. Daniel Nichols, aged 12 and 15, suffered a tragic hunting accident on June 6 when one accidentally shot peas into the other's eyes with a gun, likely causing permanent blindness. (Source: Clinton Co. Whig)
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Distressing Accident.
On Monday, June 6, two sons of Mr. Daniel Nichols of Peru, one aged 12 and the other 15, were engaged in sporting by hunting squirrels with a gun. It so happened that upon the discovery of a squirrel, one lad was close upon one side of the wall, and the other brother on the opposite side a few rods distant with the gun. The eldest lad, being near the object of their pursuit, concealed from view, requested his brother not to fire then, but not understanding him so, the gun was fired, and loaded with peas, its contents were lodged in his brother's eyes. Great pain was occasioned, and if he survives, no hope is entertained that he will recover his sight.-Clinton Co. Whig.
On Monday, June 6, two sons of Mr. Daniel Nichols of Peru, one aged 12 and the other 15, were engaged in sporting by hunting squirrels with a gun. It so happened that upon the discovery of a squirrel, one lad was close upon one side of the wall, and the other brother on the opposite side a few rods distant with the gun. The eldest lad, being near the object of their pursuit, concealed from view, requested his brother not to fire then, but not understanding him so, the gun was fired, and loaded with peas, its contents were lodged in his brother's eyes. Great pain was occasioned, and if he survives, no hope is entertained that he will recover his sight.-Clinton Co. Whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Hunting Accident
Gunshot
Squirrel Hunting
Brothers
Blindness
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Daniel Nichols
His Sons
Where did it happen?
Peru
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Daniel Nichols
His Sons
Location
Peru
Event Date
Monday, June 6
Story Details
Two brothers, aged 12 and 15, sons of Mr. Daniel Nichols of Peru, were hunting squirrels. One brother fired a gun loaded with peas, accidentally shooting the other in the eyes, causing great pain and likely permanent blindness.