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ReportDescription: J. W. Wakefield of Carbon Hill died as result of his horse being spooked by train- son also injured
Date: November 30 1888
Newspaper published in: Vernon, Lamar County, AL
Source: Microfilm - Alabama Dept of Archives and History
Page/Column: Page 1 Column 4
A HORRIBLE ACCIDNETCArbon Hill, Ala. Nov. 27
A sad affair occured about two miles east of Carbon Hill late yesterday afternoon. J. W. WAKEFIELD, accompanied by his little son, was on his way home with his wagon and team when his horses became frightened by a passing locomotive on the Kansas City railroad and ran off at a fearful speed, throwing Mr. Wakefield and son from the wagon. Mr. Wakefield's head struck a tree near the road and was probably mashed between the wheels of the wagon and the tree as a part of his head and brains were found sticking to the tree. His head was managled in a horrible condition. He was found dead with his son lying near by unconscious. His son is conscious today but the doctor in attendance is apprehensive of his recovery, as his head is badly cut and bruised. Mr. Wakefield was a highly respected citizen, and the community mourns his loss.
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