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February 23, 1900
The Guthrie Daily Leader
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
Farmer August Koelsch from near Oklahoma City suffers buggy accident, dislocating shoulder and bruising; his wedding to Miss Mary Brown is postponed due to injuries.
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AUGUST KOELSCH POSTPONED HIS WEDDING.
OKLAHOMA CITY, FEB. 21—(Special)—August Koelsch, a farmer living four miles west of here, started home last night and in turning out for another rig he was overturned with the buggy on top of him. His horse became frightened and started to run, but a number of men near caught him before he had been dragged Mr. Koelsch very far and saved the life of Mr. Koelsch. He sustained a bad dislocation of his shoulder and a number of very painful bruises. One of the sad things about the accident was that Mr. Koelsch was to have been married today to Miss Mary Brown, near Chickasha, but owing to his injuries the wedding is postponed.
OKLAHOMA CITY, FEB. 21—(Special)—August Koelsch, a farmer living four miles west of here, started home last night and in turning out for another rig he was overturned with the buggy on top of him. His horse became frightened and started to run, but a number of men near caught him before he had been dragged Mr. Koelsch very far and saved the life of Mr. Koelsch. He sustained a bad dislocation of his shoulder and a number of very painful bruises. One of the sad things about the accident was that Mr. Koelsch was to have been married today to Miss Mary Brown, near Chickasha, but owing to his injuries the wedding is postponed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Love
What keywords are associated?
Buggy Accident
Wedding Postponed
Shoulder Dislocation
Horse Fright
Rescue
What entities or persons were involved?
August Koelsch
Mary Brown
Where did it happen?
Four Miles West Of Oklahoma City
Story Details
Key Persons
August Koelsch
Mary Brown
Location
Four Miles West Of Oklahoma City
Event Date
February 21
Story Details
August Koelsch overturns buggy while driving home, horse runs but is caught by men saving his life; he dislocates shoulder and bruises, postponing wedding to Mary Brown.