When was it published?

January 26, 1883 in Idaho Semi Weekly World

Domestic News January 26, 1883

Idaho Semi Weekly World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Michael Vandeberg, Matthew Woodlock, Dr Grayson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Shotgun Duel, Quarrel, Brooklyn Missouri, Shooting, Wounded Men

Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho

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What is this article about?

Michael Vandeberg and Matthew Woodlock, after quarreling near Brooklyn, Missouri, accepted friends' advice to settle it with shotguns from a hunt, firing at 20 paces and severely wounding each other; Vandeberg lost both eyes and is expected to die, while 24 shot were removed from Woodlock's breast and neck.

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Michael Vandeberg and Matthew Woodlock quarreled near the town of Brooklyn, Missouri. Their friends advised them to settle the dispute with shotguns, which they had carried home after a day's hunt. This advice was accepted, the men taking up positions twenty paces apart, when both fired simultaneously. Vandeberg had both eyes completely blown out by the shot and was so badly wounded about the head that he will die. Woodlock received the load from Vandeberg's weapon in the breast and neck. A crowd witnessed the terrible affair and seemed to enjoy it. Dr Grayson, who is attending the wounded men, took no less than 24 shot out of Woodlock.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Shotgun Duel Quarrel Brooklyn Missouri Shooting Wounded Men

What entities or persons were involved?

Michael Vandeberg Matthew Woodlock Dr Grayson

Where did it happen?

Near The Town Of Brooklyn, Missouri

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near The Town Of Brooklyn, Missouri

Key Persons

Michael Vandeberg Matthew Woodlock Dr Grayson

Outcome

vandeberg had both eyes completely blown out by the shot and was so badly wounded about the head that he will die. woodlock received the load from vandeberg's weapon in the breast and neck. dr grayson took no less than 24 shot out of woodlock.

Event Details

Michael Vandeberg and Matthew Woodlock quarreled near the town of Brooklyn, Missouri. Their friends advised them to settle the dispute with shotguns, which they had carried home after a day's hunt. This advice was accepted, the men taking up positions twenty paces apart, when both fired simultaneously. A crowd witnessed the terrible affair and seemed to enjoy it.