Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-29

| F,TM. ACCIDENT are called upon
to record the particulars OF a sad accident
/ which occurred on Wednesday about two
miles south Of town, and which has its les
son for the boys who are wont to &c ten
ride on passing slcighs A twohorse
sleigh, belonging to G. G. Woodruff, up
on which was Il heavy load of green
wood, and which was driven by his son,
was passing along the road toward his
| residence. Behind the load of wood in a
onehorsc cutter followed Mr. Woodruff,
himself. A number of boys, among them
a son of Mr.. Chapman who lives in f,at
vicinity, about six years old, ran out and
clambered on Mr.. Woodruff's cutter to
ride. At a certain part of the road, Mr.
Woodruff whipped up TO pass the loaded
sleigh, the boys still clingng to his cutter
Just az he turned into the road in front
of the wood sleigh, young Chapman jump
cd Off or fell off, right in front of the adj
vancing load. Both the front and back
runners of the heavy sleigh passed over
his body. Young Woodruff had tied his
lines TO a stake and was walking behind
the load, and was therefore unable to see
the impending fate of the boy or stop the
team quick enough to avert it. The boy
was taken up and conveyed to his home,
but lived but two hours after the occur
renee. Undoubtedly his internal organs
were ground to Il shapeless pulp under
the ponderous weight.
No blame can be attached to Mr.. Wood
run or his son, as both were ignorant of
the boys peril until all was over We
think, however, that this melancholy oc-
currence may be warning to the drivers
of sleighs rs well as the boys themselves
A vigorous application of the whip-lash
when youngsters attempt to climb on to
passing vehicles, may prevent similar ac-
cidents in the future. 1t is immense fun
for the boys Of course, but fun that may
have a tragic ending, as in this case
THE ANTIQUARIAN SUPER The above
affair, which came off last night at
Lcytze's, under the auspices of the ladies
of the Baptist church, was Il grand sue
cess, beyond the expectation Of its projec-
tors, and fully realizing the anticipations
of enjoyment INDUCED in by the guests
1t was one of the most unique and novel
entertainments ever given in our city, and
the programme was carried out perfectly
good things, conspicuous among which
were the oldfashioned dishes of New
England, displayed on crockery of the
last century, many of the pieces being
family her-ooms handcd down through
several generations But the feature of
the evening, that excited The most interest
and called forth frequent complimentary
expressions, was the costumes of the lady
attendants. They are certainly entitled
to great credit for the taste displayed in
their dresses and the fidelity to old fashions
observed. Many of them wore caps and
gowns which had graced the persons of
their great grandmothcrs u hundred years
ago. Thus attircd, and fitting about
among the guests on lospitablc thoughts
intent, It was not difficult for the locker
on to imagine himself transported back
ward to the time Of the revolution. The
effect was heightened by the presence Of
several gentlemen in the full continental
rio, cooked hats, knec-brecches, and shoe
buckles The supper was excellent, and
enjoyed hugely by all. When all the
guests were fed, the charades and tableauX
came upon the stage. They were of the
usual character, ranging from grave to
gay, and were well rendered.
The Hall was well filled, the total re-
ccipts for tickets being about $145. The
sum realized above expenses will reach
nearly if not quite $l20, which goes into
the treasury of the church. The enter
tainment closed at a reasonably early hour,
and all went away voting it one of the
pleasantest occasions of the winter.