Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1878 — Shot for a Piece of Candy. [ARTICLE]

Shot for a Piece of Candy.

“ If you don't give me a piece of candy, I’ll shoot you,” said Robert Patton to John McAdams, while a party of boys were playing on a lot back of Thirteenth and Cambria streets. Both were about 12 years 6f age. McAdams refused to comply witth Patton’s request, and attempted to run away. Patton took aim at the retreating form of his companion, and fired. The ball struck McAdams in the head. He fell to the ground mortally wounded. The shooting was done with a large revolver. —Philadelphia Record.