The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-12

ACCIDENT AT PEKIN.-A sad accident &C.
Cured on Wednesday last near Pekin, at
the residence of S. j. Bozarth. Mr. Bozarth
and his son Alfred being engaged in hauling
cord-wood, the latter was thrown from the
wagon, being badly hurt. Alfred was in
the habit of standing erect on the load, and
had been warned of the danger by his
father the day before, but persisted in driv-
ing in the same manner. On this occasion
they had put on their load and started to
the river and after going about fifty yards
one of the fore wheels struck stump, caus
ing the team to stop. Alfred loosing his
balance fell forward, striking his head on
the wagon tongue, his left leg becoming
fastened in the whif1e-tree in such a man
ner that it was impossible for him to release
himself. The horses being frightened began
to run, his right leg and head dragging on
the ground Mr.. Bozarth, at the risk of his
life, sprang in between the horses and wagon
in trying to catch the lines and release his
son. The team ran about rs yards and was
stopped by coming in contact with a tree,
after which Mr. B. had to work for some
time before his son could be released from
the wagon. 1t was found that he had been
kicked twice on the head, and his legs and
right arm being badly bruised The unfor-
tunate is doing as well as could be expected
On Tuesday afternoon, at his residence, Mr.
John S. Bozarth was kicked by horse,
breaking his leg just below the knee. DR..
l.. H. Whitehouse, of Kalama, was i'm
mediately sent for to render necessary aid.
PUGET SOUND EXCURSION. A grand ex-
cursion to Puget Sound in aid of the M. f.
Church will come off on the oath day
of this month. Leaving Portland 6
O'Clock A. NJ, by the o. S. n. Co.'S line of
steamers the excursionists will reach Ka-
lama and remain and hour or more for lunch;
at | 80 taking the commodious cars of the
N. p. X. r. Co., the party will reach New
Tacoma at 8 o'clock P. NJ. There, all who
wish, can partake of a royal dinner at Black
wells splendid hotel where clans, fish, and
all the delicious edibles imaginable are
served up. At 6 o'clock, by the p. S. S. n
CO. elegant steamer, the party will pro-
coed over the waters of Puget Sound to the
beautiful city of Seattle, where a cordial
welcome will be extended to all The next
day will be a gala day for the city, given es-
pecially for the entertainment of the visitors
From Seattle, those wishing, can visit other
points on Puget Sound by any of the steam
boat lines at half the usual rates. The coal
mines, Snoqualmie falls, eco feet high, J
Lakes Washington and Union, and other
places of interest may be visited, as the
| tickets for return will be good till July Is.
Tickets for the round trip from Portland to
Seattle and return, Sc 80 each. Children
under II years, half price. This is a grand
opportunity for the citizens of Clarke county,
at small expense, to visit that magnificent
portion of our Territory. Our advice is for
all to improve it, as a ike opportunity may
never occur again. Those wishing to JOIN
the excursion will leave their names with
Mr. 5. d. Maxon, and tickets will be re-
served for them. Those joining the eNcur-
sion will pay full fare from Vancouver to
Portland on the steamer Vancouver, and
be returned free on certificate OF Rev. Isaac
Dillon that they have been on the excursion.
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