Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-02-07
DEADLY RUNAWAY.

mas ever happened in the city occurred
shortly after o'clock last evening. in
which Mrs. Louise Thomas. highly
respectable lady OF the city, and a sis.
ter OF the well known Hubbcll broth
crs. met almost instant death by being
thrown from a carriage attached to
runaway team
Mrs. Frank \. Hubbcll. wife OF Hon.
Frank A. Hubbell. county treasurer
and collector, who was in the carriage
at the time OF the accident. jumped
and sustained several cuts and bruises
about the head and face.
Every home In the city was gtieved
by the sad news. and the citizens were
shocked by the frightful accident.
The Accident.
Mrs. Hubhell aud Mrs. Thomas were
returning from a card party at Mrs
John Borrodailes homo IN the old
town Mrs. Herbert u. Romero, of Las
Vegas. who is here as visitor and
who had accompanied the ladies', had
Just left the carriage at the home of
Sheriff Thomas s Hubbell.
When opposite Fields wool house
on Fourth street the yoke strap broke,
letting the tongue fall. which struck
the spirited horses on the front legs
and frightened them beyond control
once started. the terror of the horses
only increased by the swinging pole
between them. which was striking
them at every Jump
AS the swaying carriage passed the
Commercial club Mrs. Hubbell, who
was In the rear seat. jumped and fell
on her face. Her injuries will not re-
suit seriously. although there are sew.
eral bad cute about the head and fac.
Today she is resting easy at her home
on Coal avenue, and The Citizen un-
derstanGs that the news of the tragic
death OF her slster.n.law and dear
friend. Mrs. Thomas has been kept
from her knowledge.
The Tragic Death.
When the runaway reached tie cor.
ner of Coal avenue and Fourth street,
Mrs. Thomas either jumped or was
thrown QUIT is not known which.
However. 1t is thought that she was
thrown out. as she struck the ground
with great force, lighting on her head.
She was carried into the residence OF
Mrs. NJ. X. Gatlin. and Drs. Pearce and
Hope were quickly summoned. but
death came within few minutes after
the horrible accident.
Driver injured.
The driver, Primitive Nuanes, being
unable to control the now terrified ami
mails. stayed with them. The carriage
was overturned at the little acequia
bridge Just beyond the 'tholic church
on Fourth street. The driver was jerk
cd out, but he held to the lines until
the horses stopped. He sustained a
broken collar hone ana several cuts
and bruises about the head. Although
suffering intensely from his injuries
he brought the horses back to the barn
and then told OF his own serious in
jurles.
Sorrow Universal.
The deep sorrow reit by the relatives
and friends of Mrs. Thomas is IN
speakable. She was the widow OF a
prominent physician Of the city in the
early days. Being an old re2ldent she
has always been held in the highest
esteem by all who knew her. Mrs.
Thomas Is the mother of two children.
daughter, Miss Anna. q young lady
of meritorious qualifications. a teacher
in the public schools. and a son,
George, well known and competent
young man connected with the Whit.
ney company. who have the tender
sympathies of the whole community
in their sad hour of trouble.
The news of the untimely and tragic
death OF one of Albuquerqu S dearest
nentable that has ever been known in
the history of the city. Not only were
the people of the city grieveU and dis,
tressed, but throughout the territory
telegram after telegram asking If IL
were true, then wires OF sympathy,
were received by the relatives.
Arrival Of the Hubbells.
Hon. Frank A. Hubbell. husband OF
the injured lady, and Charles Hubbell,
who were at Santa Fe. reached the
city on the delayed No. / passenger
train this morning.
The telegram was received at Santa
Fe just as the train was about to pull
out for Lamy Junction, but Conductor
Berry held the train until the Hubbell
brothers reached the depot and were
on board bound for this city.
]. Felipe Hubbell. another brother.
resides at Pajarito. few miles down
the river A messenger on fleet foot
ed animal brought him and his family
to the city few hours after the sad
accident
]. Lorenzo Hubbsll. the oldest broth
er. is a big merchant at Granada, Ari-
IONA. sixty miles from Gallup A Nava.
10 Indian left Gallup last night with
the sad news, and this brother will
reach here tomorrow morning on No.
passenger train.
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