I borrowed some of Robert Lyman’s books on Roulette History and interesting stories. I thought that since there are a lot of locals out trying to kill deer with bows and arrows – this story might be interesting!
Boy Kills Deer with Shoe – circa 1845
George Wiederich was a pioneer boy living in Roulette. In his time, deer were constantly eating farm crops, as they do now. One day, he saw a deer poaching his family garden. It is recorded that he killed it with the nearest weapon he could grab – a heavy shoe.
From “Foridden Land: Strange Events in the Black Forest” Volume 1
– by Robert R. Lyman