New York, 1895
Peter Gerringer, a nephew of Jacob Hilb, of Hicksville, was seriously injured Monday morning by being kicked by a horse. The boy will probably die. He was leading the horse from the blacksmith shop when the animal turned upon him and kicked him, fracturing his skull, breaking his wrist, and cutting his face.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
William Bowne's Sudden Death
New York, 1895
William Bowne dropped dead in his barn at Ireland Mill on Sunday. He was one of six Bowne Brothers. Ireland Mill has been in the possession of the family since revolutionary times. It is situated near the head of the Vleigh. The deceased was recovering from the grip and left the house to explain the symptoms of a sick cow to Veterinary Surgeon Simmons. His sudden death is attributed to heart disease.
Runaway Accident at Hempstead
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rosenthall of Hempstead were hurt in a runaway accident Sunday afternoon. While driving through Main street and nearly opposite their residence, the horse took fright and ran away. They were thrown to the ground with great violence. When picked up, Mrs. Rosenthall was found to have a broken leg and serious internal injuries. Mr. Rosenthall was severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
William Bowne dropped dead in his barn at Ireland Mill on Sunday. He was one of six Bowne Brothers. Ireland Mill has been in the possession of the family since revolutionary times. It is situated near the head of the Vleigh. The deceased was recovering from the grip and left the house to explain the symptoms of a sick cow to Veterinary Surgeon Simmons. His sudden death is attributed to heart disease.
Runaway Accident at Hempstead
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rosenthall of Hempstead were hurt in a runaway accident Sunday afternoon. While driving through Main street and nearly opposite their residence, the horse took fright and ran away. They were thrown to the ground with great violence. When picked up, Mrs. Rosenthall was found to have a broken leg and serious internal injuries. Mr. Rosenthall was severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Fatal Epidemic Among Horses
New York, 1895
A horse belonging to Samuel Wilson, of Glen Cove, died as its owner was driving it through Sea Cliff Saturday afternoon. The night before one of a gray team owned by the Protective Union company was found dead in the stable. Veterinary surgeons attribute the sudden death of the horses to a new epidemic that has appeared among stock this spring.
Uncle Willis Getting Well
The many friends of Valentine Willis, of East Williston, who has been seriously ill, will be glad to learn that his condition has so much improved that he is again able to go out, and a short spell of pleasant weather will make him feel as well as ever.
Accused of Manslaughter
Mrs. Catharine Nigro, an Italian midwife of New York City, was held in $1,000 bail in the police court of Long Island City Friday morning accused of manslaughter in the second degree. She was arrested the night before charged with causing the death of Mrs. Louisa Fierro.
Cattle Ordered Killed
Several more cows on C. M. Pratt's stock farm at Glen Cove have been ordered killed by the state veterinary surgeon. The cows are afflicted with tuberculosis and have been under treatment for over a year. Last year Mr. Pratt had to have twenty of his cows killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
A horse belonging to Samuel Wilson, of Glen Cove, died as its owner was driving it through Sea Cliff Saturday afternoon. The night before one of a gray team owned by the Protective Union company was found dead in the stable. Veterinary surgeons attribute the sudden death of the horses to a new epidemic that has appeared among stock this spring.
Uncle Willis Getting Well
The many friends of Valentine Willis, of East Williston, who has been seriously ill, will be glad to learn that his condition has so much improved that he is again able to go out, and a short spell of pleasant weather will make him feel as well as ever.
Accused of Manslaughter
Mrs. Catharine Nigro, an Italian midwife of New York City, was held in $1,000 bail in the police court of Long Island City Friday morning accused of manslaughter in the second degree. She was arrested the night before charged with causing the death of Mrs. Louisa Fierro.
Cattle Ordered Killed
Several more cows on C. M. Pratt's stock farm at Glen Cove have been ordered killed by the state veterinary surgeon. The cows are afflicted with tuberculosis and have been under treatment for over a year. Last year Mr. Pratt had to have twenty of his cows killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Alexander Broke His Ankle
New York, 1895
Paul Alexander, a Long Island City butcher, was injured in a runaway in Flushing Saturday afternoon. He was driving through Broadway in a market wagon drawn by a spirited horse. The animal took fright and ran away. Alexander jumped to save himself. One of his ankles was broken.
May Die From His Injuries
Henry, the 12 year old son of Stephen Leavitt, of Bayside, was so badly injured while coasting that it is feared he may die. Leavitt, with several of his companions was coasting on the hill of Cutter's woods, when the sled ran against a tree. Leavitt's head struck the tree. The drum of one ear burst and his face was badly lacerated.
A Brakeman Instantly Killed
J. Lang, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Greenlawn Saturday afternoon. Lang was standing on the top of a car and was thrown by the sudden jarring of the cars when two parts of the train came together. He struck on his head, breaking his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Paul Alexander, a Long Island City butcher, was injured in a runaway in Flushing Saturday afternoon. He was driving through Broadway in a market wagon drawn by a spirited horse. The animal took fright and ran away. Alexander jumped to save himself. One of his ankles was broken.
May Die From His Injuries
Henry, the 12 year old son of Stephen Leavitt, of Bayside, was so badly injured while coasting that it is feared he may die. Leavitt, with several of his companions was coasting on the hill of Cutter's woods, when the sled ran against a tree. Leavitt's head struck the tree. The drum of one ear burst and his face was badly lacerated.
A Brakeman Instantly Killed
J. Lang, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Greenlawn Saturday afternoon. Lang was standing on the top of a car and was thrown by the sudden jarring of the cars when two parts of the train came together. He struck on his head, breaking his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Girl Hurt While Coasting
New York, 1895
Eva Petty was severely injured in a coasting accident at Corona Wednesday night and will probably die. She was one of a party piloted down a big hill by Everett Skidmore on a bob-sled. In the trip down the sleigh struck a horse owned by A. M. Terry and knocked the animal down. The horse fell upon Eva.
Williams Died in a Fit
William Williams, 38 years old, of Brooklyn, died in a fit in the cook house on the Standard oil company's dock at Hunters' Point Sunday. He was preparing dinner when stricken.
Found Dead in Bed
William Allers, of Amityville, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning. Allers was taken suddenly ill Friday night while visiting [missing words].
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 1.
Eva Petty was severely injured in a coasting accident at Corona Wednesday night and will probably die. She was one of a party piloted down a big hill by Everett Skidmore on a bob-sled. In the trip down the sleigh struck a horse owned by A. M. Terry and knocked the animal down. The horse fell upon Eva.
Williams Died in a Fit
William Williams, 38 years old, of Brooklyn, died in a fit in the cook house on the Standard oil company's dock at Hunters' Point Sunday. He was preparing dinner when stricken.
Found Dead in Bed
William Allers, of Amityville, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning. Allers was taken suddenly ill Friday night while visiting [missing words].
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 1.
Found Half Frozen in the Snow
New York, 1895
Mrs. John Casey, of Oyster Bay, was found half frozen in a snow bank near her house Wednesday night. The woman left her home about 8 o'clock upon an errand, She did not return by midnight and a searching party was organized. It is thought that her mind has become unbalanced.
Sheriff Norton's Son Hurt
While Sheriff Norton's son was riding horse-back through Glen Cove the horse slipped on the ice and fell. The boy was thrown under the horse and had one leg broken and a foot crushed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. John Casey, of Oyster Bay, was found half frozen in a snow bank near her house Wednesday night. The woman left her home about 8 o'clock upon an errand, She did not return by midnight and a searching party was organized. It is thought that her mind has become unbalanced.
Sheriff Norton's Son Hurt
While Sheriff Norton's son was riding horse-back through Glen Cove the horse slipped on the ice and fell. The boy was thrown under the horse and had one leg broken and a foot crushed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Killed by a Train
New York, 1895
The north shore train on the Long Island railroad, due at Hunter's Point at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, struck and killed William Ridky at the Skillman avenue crossing. Ridky was driving across the track in a wagon when the train thundered around the curve. The horse was killed and the wagon smashed to pieces.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 1.
The north shore train on the Long Island railroad, due at Hunter's Point at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, struck and killed William Ridky at the Skillman avenue crossing. Ridky was driving across the track in a wagon when the train thundered around the curve. The horse was killed and the wagon smashed to pieces.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 1.
Bull Dog Attacks Horses
New York, 1895
A vicious bull dog attacked a team of horses owned by Frank A. Conklin at Oyster Bay Tuesday afternoon. The team ran away, throwing Mr. Corkling out and injuring his leg. Two men finally forced the dog to let go. One of the horses is said to be ruined.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 2.
A vicious bull dog attacked a team of horses owned by Frank A. Conklin at Oyster Bay Tuesday afternoon. The team ran away, throwing Mr. Corkling out and injuring his leg. Two men finally forced the dog to let go. One of the horses is said to be ruined.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 2.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Killed at a Railroad Crossing
New York, 1895
The west-bound mail train on the Port Jefferson branch railroad on Monday killed a German named Oscar Schultz. Schultz had been carting wood with one of his employer's teams all day and was returning home. The horses had just stepped from the track when the locomotive struck them. Both horses were killed and the driver was thrown directly in front of the train.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 1.
The west-bound mail train on the Port Jefferson branch railroad on Monday killed a German named Oscar Schultz. Schultz had been carting wood with one of his employer's teams all day and was returning home. The horses had just stepped from the track when the locomotive struck them. Both horses were killed and the driver was thrown directly in front of the train.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Pulaski Spaulding is sick in bed with a severe cold.
Joseph Higbie, Jr. is very sick at New Lots, where he went spend a few days with friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Freshler died on Monday morning. Her body was taken to Hicksville for burial.
Henry Murray lost a valuable horse on Saturday night. The animal was found dead in the stable on Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
Pulaski Spaulding is sick in bed with a severe cold.
Joseph Higbie, Jr. is very sick at New Lots, where he went spend a few days with friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Freshler died on Monday morning. Her body was taken to Hicksville for burial.
Henry Murray lost a valuable horse on Saturday night. The animal was found dead in the stable on Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
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