December 30, 1916. Published in the Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC PITT COUNTY WOMAN INSTANTLY KILLED Special to The Observer Wilson, Dec. 29 - Mrs. J. H. Buck of Chicod Township, Pitt County, lost her life yesterday from the accidental discharge of a gun. There were several boys at her house getting ready to go hunting. They were loading their guns and as one of the boys started out of the house his weapon was in some way discharged and the shot striking her head, killed her instantly.