Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1913 — Young Man at Wheatfield Injured by Revolver Shot. [ARTICLE]

Young Man at Wheatfield Injured by Revolver Shot.

George Williams, son of Johrii A. Williams, of near Wheatfield, and former resident of Jordan township, was shot in the breast Thursday morning and the shot almost had a fatal termination. It was reported that the youth tried to commit suicide and his mother is said to hold to that opinion. The boy was injured several months ago on the head, having several teeth knocked out, and it is reported he has shown some peculiarities since that time. He Is getting along very nicely now and indications point to his recovery.