The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-02-08
DEL VALE CORRESPONDENCE.

Editor of The Statesman:
A sad accident happened to one OF
our near neighbors, Mr.. Kicks, last
Tuesday morning. In the morning
Mr. Kicks hitched a pair of young
Spanish mules to a log, and went at
his work logging off his ground. The
mules became frightened and tried to
run off, but he succeeded in checking
them. This irritated him so he com
menced whipping them, thinking that
he would rush them through a round
or two, but the mules became very
skittish. One sprang forward, and
then flew backwards just as the other
went forward, which broke the chain
at the end of the log, causing it to
drop suddenly back. Mr.. Kicks
stepped off in front of the log, on which
he was riding. and then the mules
forged ahead together. The log struck
Mr.. Kicks on the foot, throwing him
backward and breaking his leg. The
mules ran about 80 yards, dragging
him, before he stopped them. Odus,
his step son. at that time came up and
he gave him the reins. His foot was
twisted around but he managed to get
it from the log and Strengthened it by
himself. When the doctor went 30
set the leg, he found the bone pro-
truding about 3 inches. DIR. Nc.
Laughlin of Austin and DR.. Maxwell
of this place are the attending physi-
clans. There are great many small
pieces of bone in the leg yet, but the
doctors say that they will have to
work out before the wound will begin
to heal. We hope that Mr.. Kicks will
not be bedfast long and his recovery a
thing of the near failure.
Mr.. w. w. Fisk had the sad misfor-
tune to lose his babe a few days past,
The baby first took Ia grippe, then
pneumonia which ended its sweet life.
Mr.. Smiths little babe was also
snatched from its mothers arms and
carried to those of Jesus
Mrs. Sneed and daughter enjoyed
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Owens.
Misses Goodwin and Wheeler were
out horseback riding, speeding their
animals on the macadamized road.
Mr.. Lee of Austin visited the valley
in rush.
DR.. Maxwell has taken to himself a
telephone.
All day yesterday heavy mist held
sway over the valley, causing the sun
to be hidden from sight. The day
was dark and gloomy, but nothing
to the inky blackness of last
night. The indications we're for rain,
but only the mist was all we received.
and this mornings sun rose bright and
clear We have had quite severe
norther this week, but of short dura
ton. Surely we will get enough rain
for stock water this winter. Mr.. ]. A.
Shaw has been driving his cattle to
Onion creek for water for over nine
months.
Some time ago Mr.. d. A. Houston
paid fleeting but pleasant visit to
the valley. We would be glad to well
come you again, Mr.. Houston. Come
and see the changes two weeks have
wrought.
A thin layer of gravel has been put
on the road from the Red Store for a
mile and quarter up, which makes
the road from Bakers and Jones
crossings as good as new. Gentlemen,
accept our invitation and take an
hours spin on this great road.
The head school teacher at Burditt's
Prairie, Mr.. J. r. Robinson, was sud-
denly taken sick Thursday morning
and had to suspend school until Mon
day. La grippe is supposed to be his
ailing.
T. r Pearce made shipment of
cattle to Chicago last week. Mr..
Brown wen5 as cattle puncher.
NOBLE JERRY.