A sad affair occurred in the town of Somerville on Saturday evening. Two youths named Derritt O. MOSELEY and John REEVES were playing, when they quarreled and commenced fighting, the affray being ended by the former drawing a pistol and shooting the latter. The ball entering the abdomen of the unfortunate boy, and he survived but a few moments. The affair caused a marked sensation in the community. The murdered boy is a son of Judge REEVES. The frequent serious results from carrying firearms should impel all good citizens to frown down the pernicious practice of carrying them, and cause our lawmakers to provide severe punishment for all persons guilty of carrying deadly weapons. (Public Ledger 16th)
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 20 April 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
