The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-20
RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS.
Georgia Rae Severely Injured by Fall
from His Democrat Wagon.

Whitinsville, Jan. 19.-George Rae,
coachman for Mrs. John c. Within, was
badly injured this morning by being
thrown from his team while driving
down High street. Mr.. Rae, in COM
pany with Hugh Ross, the groom, was
taking a horse out for exercise. They
were coming down High street in a
democrat wagon, when the horse bolt
ed and started to run.
The wheel of the wagon struck a
large stone at the side of the road and
both occupants were thrown out Of the
team. Mr.. Rae was rendered uncon-
scious by the fall and remained so for
at least a half hour He was picked
up and placed in the carriage of Mrs.
Arthur F. Within, and taken to his
home on upper High street, and was
carried into the house apparently life
less.
Dr. L. I. Balloon was summoned, but
could not determine at once how badly
Mr.. Rae was hurt, but at a late hour
this afternoon, Mr.. Rae was resting
comfortably. Mr.. Ross, who was
thrown from the team with Mr.. Rae,
picked himself up uninjured. The
horse continued to run down Main
street, and turned the corner on Hill
street. where the rein was wound about
the wheel and stopped the animal.
The annual installation of Pioneer
Castle, K. G. E, took place last even
ing in Pythian Hall. D. G. C. Samuel
B. Taft and suite of Gen. Scott Castle
of UXbridge, were the installing Off
GERS. The following officers were in
stalled: p. c., John Finlayson; N. c.,
Richard Hargraves; V. c., William
Whitehead; H. p, Charles Dorr; V. H,
Robert Brightly; M. of r., w. Herbert
Searles; @. of Elk, John NJ G. Cree
airy; c. of E., William Norcross.
After the installation, the degree staff
conferred pilgrims degree on one can
didate. Speeches were made by Sam
uel Taft of Uxbridge, and also by other
members of the Uxbridge Castle, and
Of the Pioneer Castle. Mr.. Taft spoke
very highly of the castle. Refresh
ments We're served, and a sociable eve
ming was passed.
The Epworth Reading Circle of the
M. E. Church will meet Friday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Beaman of Main street. The
program for the evening is: Selection
Oliver Goldsmith; George II, Mrs. Ed
ward Hanney; George III, Mrs. E. c.
Heath; questions on the revolutionary
war
Frank A. Cross Of Forest street re-
ceiVed word from New Hampshire that
his brother was seriously i'll. Mr.,
Cross left yesterday afternoon.
MI. Russell, wood chopper, had the
misfortune of having his axe slip yes
terday, while at work, and struck him
self on the right knee The blow was
glancfng one. but caused an ugly
cash. DR.. Daniel r. Sullivan dressed
the wound, taking five stitches to close
the same
Mumford Council, K. of c., have re-
ceived an invitation from Alhambra
Council. Worcester, to attend the work
Ing of the third degree in their hall.
Monday evening. 1t is expected thai
degree team from New York city will
be present.
John Henry Blunt Of Main street is
confined to his home with muscular
rheumatism and lumbago.
Timothy Dacy left this morning for
Southbridge, where he will work on a
farm. =
Michael Deedy of Worcester has Sc
cured employment in the Within ma
| chine works.
Elyien Taft of Worcester has been the
guest of friends in town. Mr.. Taft
formerly lived here, but is now fireman
on the Fitchburg Railroad