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December 17, 1872
Spirit Of Jefferson
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Horses attached to Joseph Anderson's wagon, near Stump & Hawks coach factory, became frightened on Wednesday last and ran down Liberty Street, turned onto West Street, stopping near the old Presbyterian graveyard. Only harness broke; no other damage.
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Runaway.—The horses attached to a wagon of Mr. Joseph Anderson, standing near the coach factory of Messrs. Stump & Hawks, became frightened on Wednesday last, and dashed down Liberty street until they reached the intersection of Liberty and West, when they whirled around the corner and ran down the latter street until they brought up near the old Presbyterian graveyard. No damage was done beyond the breaking of some of the harness. Not being prepared to pay toll, we suppose they thought proper to stop on this side of the toll-gate. Sensible horses—suggests a friend at our elbow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Runaway Horses
Wagon Incident
No Damage
Liberty Street
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Anderson
Stump & Hawks
Where did it happen?
Liberty Street, West Street, Near The Old Presbyterian Graveyard
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph Anderson
Stump & Hawks
Location
Liberty Street, West Street, Near The Old Presbyterian Graveyard
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Story Details
Horses pulling Joseph Anderson's wagon near Stump & Hawks factory frightened and ran down Liberty to West street, stopping near Presbyterian graveyard; only harness damaged; humorous note on avoiding toll.