The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-04-23
MINNIE.
LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.

LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.
Loom Berry Severely Injured in a Runa-
way-He Lies at the Point of Death.
Loom Berry, one of the best-known
and most highly esteemed residents of
the town of Baldwin, and one of the
county commissioners of Sherburne
county, is lowering between life and
death, at the residence of his brother
in-law, Sheriff A. F. Howard, in this |
village. He was terribly injured in a |
runaway some time Tuesday forenoon,
and this is how it occurred: It appears
that an old German named Chris, had
turned over some property he had in
Minneapolis to Mr. Zimmerman, of
Zimmerman Station, and the latter was
to take care of Chris the remainder of
his life. Chris was kicked out of Zim-
merman's some time last winter and
took up his abode at M. Sperry's, in
Baldwin. Sperry sent Chris's board
bill to the Sherburne county commits
sioners, and the commissioners ordered
Mr.. Berry, one Of the board, to investi-
gate the matter. On Tuesday forenoon
Mr.. Berry hitched up three year old
colt in a buggy and accompanied by
Chris started to interview Mr.. thinner
man. When within half mile or so
of Zimmerman Station rain commenced
to fall and Mr.. Berry raised an UNI
brella. The colt became unmanagable
and ran into the jack oaks. About four
o'clock in the afternoon Allen Heath
and another man discovered Mr.. Berry
in sitting position with his back
against a tree and unconscious; the old
German, Chris, was found close by, also
unconscious. Just how the accident
occurred will probably never be known.
Chris was badly bruised about the head
but no bones were broken. He was not
able to impart much information. He
said, ''Mr. Berry was raising the UNI
brella and the horse gave a jump and
went like lightning. That's all I re-
member. y Both the injured men we're
taken to Cornell's ranch close by and a
messenger was dispatched to Princeton
for medical aid. DR.. Cooney, accom-
panied by Sheriff Howard, drove with
all speed to Cornell's ranch. Upon ex-
animation it was found that Mr.. Ber-
RVS left limb was broken near the
thigh joint and badly bruised all over
On Wednesday forenoon Mr.. Berry was
removed to Sheriff Howard's residence
in this village. The doctors entertain
little or no hope Of Mr.. Berry's recov-
cry. The injury and exposure were
too much for hint is supposed that
he lay on the cold wet ground six hours
and up to the present writing he has
not regained consciousness.
! Chris, the old German who was in
the buggy with Mr.. Berry, was badly
cut and bruised about the face but he is
not seriously injured.
The part that Mr.. Zimmerman
played in this matter does not reflect
much credit upon him. It is claimed
that he saw the injured men lying by
the roadside and forgot to play the
part of the good Samaritan. thinner
man claims that he thought they were
hunters. Anyhow, Zimmerman, would
not allow Berry and Chris to be taken
to his house. Young Mr.. Zimmerman
was in town yesterday and made con-
siderable cheap talk, so we are IN
formed.
In this connection there is another
ghoul who is deserving Of notice. His
name is Rabbi, and he is a resident of
Baldwin. He has in his possession a
portion of the harness belonging to Mr..
Berry and refuses to surrender the
same unless he receives compensation
therefor. Mr.. Rabbi, you will give up
the harness and without compensation.
And young Mr.. Zimmerman, had bet
ter keep q civil tongue in his head
when he visits Princeton. Mr.. Berry's
friends are in no mood to be trifed
with