The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-17
DR.. HAIR BADLY
HURT CRANK|NC
AUTO IN Gear
Left for Long Time While
Whirr of Motor browns
His Cries for Help
FAITHFUL DOGS
BARKS BRING AID
Well Known Practitioner
Suffers Internal Injuries
Recovery Is Likely

Pinned between the radiator of a.
high powered touring car and a
garage wall, while the noise of a rae
ing engine drowned his cries for help
and those OF faithful dog imprison-
edw ith him, DR.. James E. Hair, one
Of the best known physicians Of this
city almost expired before aid ar
rived.
He is confined to his home at 730
State street in critical condi-
tton. having been severely crushed in
the abdominal region, though Drs.
Edward W., Dupee and F. L. Day, in
attendance declare that his condition
today. after his passing quiet night.
are favorable for his recovery.
DR.. Hair, who is an ardent sports
enthusiast, arose early yesterday
morning with the intention Of going
hunting. Darkness had hardly been
dissipated when he unlocked the
garage adjoining his house and after
securing the dog in the tonneau Of
the car started to crank the machine
that has not. been in use for some
time. Under the mistaken belief that
the levers were neutral he turned
the engine over by means of crank
handle in the front. With sudden
impetus DR.. Hair was dragged across
the floor and pinioned tightly against
the brick wall. The front of the ma
chine tightly pressed against his stom-
ach and hips. while in some manner
both hands were pinioned.
Though he cried Justify for aid, the
noise of his voice was drowned in the
whir Of the rapidly revolving motor
and the escaping smoke and gas
which threatened to overcome him
The dog realizing something serious
had happened began to give that long
piercing yowl which characterizes an
animal in pain.
Though neighbors raised their win
dows and declaimed against the un-
seenly noise. .emenating from the in
side of the garage none seemed to
realize that an accident had happen
ed and they again retired to their
beds grumbling, at the apparent
Of the motorist they
could not see.
mitted that he heard cries he thought
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the dog attack him.
About o'clock, John Porter, a
groceryman at TAO State street, was
on the way towards his place of busi-
ness. He was attracted by the dogs
barking and finally made investIga-
ton. He found DR.. Hair in semi
conscious state but still able to direct
the manner of shutting off the power
and backing the machine.
AS soon as this had been accom-
p1ished DR.. Hair collapsed. He was
carried into his house and medical
assistance was summoned.
Physicians declare that had not aid
arrived at the opportune time it did,
the spark of life would have been ex-
tinguished as result Of the constant
pressure and the extreme pain suffer-
ed by the victim.
The regret displayed today over the
unfortunate accident is not alone
shared by Bridgeport residents where
for years DR.. Hair has been known as
a pharmacist, emergency surgeon and
highly successful medical practitioner,
but will evoke sympathy. throughout
the United States and Canada where
the injured physician is known as an
expert Judge of dogs.
His kennels in this city and his
of English setter breeding
are internationally famous. Recently
he was called to British Columbia
to act. as Judge He is former al
derman OF Bridgeport.