WOOD, (Mrs.) (d. 1866)
Title: Shooting in Grand Junction Saloon
Last Sunday a most unfortunate affair transpired at Grand Junction in this county. A Mr. WOOD, who keeps a grocery and drinking saloon a the Junction became involved with a difficulty with his bar keeper and in course of the difficulty drew a pistol. WOOD‘s wife, being present, interfered and caught hold of the weapon. In the scuffle, it was discharged, the ball first passing through her husband’s hand and then into and entirely through her own heart. The remains of the unfortunate lady was taken to Memphis for interment.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 July 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.