The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-04
THREE RUNAWAYS
Mako TAinss Lively-H. u. Major Thrown
from . Carriage.


from . Carriage.
Yesterday morning horse driven by
H. H. Major and George Moon ran
away near the crossing at Dundan
street, and threw both the occupants
out Of the carriage. quite seriously
hurting MIR. Major.
The horse driven Ia spirited animui
and when about to cross the railroad
at Dundaff, became alarmed at some
moving cars. Mr.. Moon. who was
driving at the time. tried to quiet the
frightened animal, but not being able
10 do SO, used the whip. This had no
effect, and the horse still continued 10
back until one wheel ran into q porch.
The horse then turned suddenly ana
both men were pitcneo neau-
long into the road. Mr.. Moon did not
receive any Anjury. but Mr.. Major
struck his head on q large stone when
he fell, which rendered him uncon-
scious. He was at once carried into
house nearby and Doctor Thompson,
who was attending a case In that vi
cinity. summoned. He ut once gave
restoratives to the unfortunate man.
who soon regained consciousness. The
injuries are not thought to be severe.
After pitching the men out the horse
continued his wild plunge. but was
soon captured The wagon was quite
badly broken up and was sent TO
blacksmith's shop for repairs.
MIX Wagon Overturned.
While going his rounds yesterday
morning, Nilkdealer s. +. Burnard had
a runaway, and while no one was hurt,
quite a bit Of damage was done py
the animals during the short time they
were free.
MIR. Burnard had left his team stand
ing at the curb while he was delivering
some milk In Mrs. Munson's boarding
place. The horses being left alone
started of on their own hook and find
ing that no driver controlled their
movements, increased their speed.
The horses turned at Lincoln avenue
and here broke into run. When IN
front Of G. w. Reynolds 4 Sons store
the wagon struck the curb and was
overturned In an instant. The cans
Of milk which were in the wagon also
became overturned and the lacteal fluid
sent spatteriny in all directions.
The overturning Of the wagon proved
too much for the team and they were
easily caught. They were uninjured.
but the wagon top was broken consid.
make the whole thing quite a serious
loss for Mr.. Burnard.
Another Runaway.
Monday night o most exciting runa-
way occurred ON Main street. and oc-
cupants Of the carriage which figured
in the runaway are indeed fortunate
that they did not receive some serious
injury.
Three persons were In the carriage.
Frank Shaffer. who was driving and
20 whom the horse and carriage be-
song, and two young ladies, Miss Liz
sie Hosie. OF JerInyn. and Miss Annie
Farley. Of Farview.
The horse driven is but yet a colt
and while passing down the street
made a kick At a horse which was
passing. The foot did not hit what it
was aimed at, but instead passed
through the dash board Of the vehicle
where t stuck. Notwithstanding the
frantic efforts of the animal to release
It. Not getting loose. the horse started
down the street at a rapid pace, de-
spite the efforts of the young driver
who hung onto the reins. From one side
of the street to the other 1t carreened
on. but the good driving of Shaffer pre-
vented II from being run into a curb
and overthrown. The young ladies
were much frightened and gave vent
TO their fears in lusty screams. The
people on the sidewalk were horrifed,
thinking that II would result fatally
10 some one. However. just as the
driver was getting the animal under
control several persons Tushed out
and seized it by the bride, holding 1t
until the young ladies got out The
foot was still tightly wedged and the
animal had to be thrown before it
could be freed. 1t was not hurt in the
least. but the wagon had to undergo
quite q bit of repairing.