| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
|---|---|
| Date | March 30, 1911, Thursday |
| Headline | Miss Grace Weddington Accidentally Killed |
| Text | Ray Dunlap accidentally shot and instantly killed his step-sister, Grace Weddington, Tuesday morning at their home on Cedar Creek in the southeastern part of this county about sixteen miles from Cassville. The report is that Ray was taking a gun down from the rack when it was accidentally discharged, instantly killing his step-sister who was in the room at the time. Ray and Miss Grace were both said to be about sixteen years of age. Ray is a son of James Dunlap and Grace is a daughter of Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Dunlap having been married the second time. Later: We are informed that Ray had been out with the gun to shoot a hawk. Returning to the house he entered to put the gun on the rack when the wind blew the door shut striking the hammer of the loaded gun, discharged it. The full effect of the shot was received by the little girl, Miss Grace, who was lying on the bed at the time. Grace was fourteen years old, instead of sixteen as above stated. |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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