Paulding-Haralson County GaArchives News.....The Paulding County Tragedy October 21, 1879
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The Atlanta Weekly Constitution October 21, 1879
Dallas, Ga., October 6.--Editors Constitution:  I see an article in your daily 
issue of the 4th Instant, headed "Shot by Shelton," which does Mr. Shelton as 
well as the people of Paulding a great injustice.  The whole piece is a 
misrepresentation of facts.

The truth of the affair is about as follows:  Mr. Hicks in company with some of 
his neighbors were in Haralson county on a camp hunt, Mr. Hicks wandered off 
and while gathering some chinquepins was shot by his own gun accidentally, and 
Mr. Shelton on that day was in Carroll county attending to his daily avocations.

There is not a man in this county that believes or suspects that Jerry Shelton 
shot John Hicks.  Besides, Mr. Shelton is not the rascal made out to be by the 
article referred to, but is a peaceable good citizen unless imposed on, and 
then like all other human beings he defends himself.  I hope that in justice to 
Jerry Shelton and the people of this county you will publish the above.

George ? Harper

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