Tioga County PA Archives News.....Chaple - Horse Thief Shot. March 22, 1865
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The Agitator.: (Wellsborough, Tioga County, Pa.) March 22, 1865
A shooting affray took place between the Bradford House and the Depot, on Wednesday
week, about 7 o’clock P. M., between Wm. Braine, a Constable from Canton, and a
Daniel Chaple, hailing from Chenango Co., N. Y., who had stolen a pair of horses in
the vicinity of Canton. The thief had been tracked to this place, and discovered
making his way to the train, which was then standing at the depot. Officer Braine
approached him and informed him he had a warrant for him, whereupon Chaple sent him
to the earth by a stunning blow, and started off at a smart pace. Braine told him to
stop, at the same time leveling his revolver at him, and Chaple continuing to run,
he fired on him three times.
One shot took effect in the thigh, and another shattered the bones in one of his
arms badly, thus putting an end to his flight. He was then taken to the Bradford
House, where his wounds were dressed by Dr. A. K. Axtell, and then removed into
Wyoming County. Troy Times

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