Max Wright, Jr. Accidentally Shot

WRIGHT, ROBINSON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/21/2010 at 09:50:28

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, September 24, 1918

Max Wright, Jr. Accidentally Shot

One of the most regrettable accidents which has occurred in this community for some time, was the misfortune which befell Max Wright, Jr., on Saturday, about 5:15 o’clock, when he was accidentally shot by his hunting mate, Eugene Robinson.

The boys had gone to the Wright home, after spending a happy afternoon hunting at Hurstville, and as in similar accidents, which have occurred, the gun was supposedly empty of all shells. Eugene had the gun in his hands and thinking it was empty, pulled the trigger, but great was his surprise and regret-the was one 32 bullet left and it penetrated the left limb lodging in the thigh of the right limb.

The injured lad was taken to Dubuque Sunday by his father and Dr. L. B. Carson and an x-ray picture taken. The bullet was located and it is thought that no vital organs were pierced by the bullet. Max has many friends in this city who greatly regret his misfortune but hope that he may soon be much improved.