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February 18, 1867
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
John Freshour died suddenly near Porter's tannery in Soquel after falling through a bridge while returning from fetching a physician for his wife. He checked on his horse and collapsed, leaving a wife and six children.
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A Singular And Sudden Death. The Pajaro (Santa Cruz) Times of the 9th inst. relates the following:
Thursday night last, near Porter's tannery, Soquel, John Freshour fell dead. He had been after a physician to see his wife; and returning, a portion of a bridge broke through with him. He got his horse out, and felt uninjured himself; proceeded home, sat down awhile, and then went to the stable to see if his horse was hurt. While examining the horse he fell dead. He leaves a wife and six children.
Thursday night last, near Porter's tannery, Soquel, John Freshour fell dead. He had been after a physician to see his wife; and returning, a portion of a bridge broke through with him. He got his horse out, and felt uninjured himself; proceeded home, sat down awhile, and then went to the stable to see if his horse was hurt. While examining the horse he fell dead. He leaves a wife and six children.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Family
What keywords are associated?
Sudden Death
Bridge Fall
Soquel
John Freshour
Family Left Behind
What entities or persons were involved?
John Freshour
Where did it happen?
Near Porter's Tannery, Soquel
Story Details
Key Persons
John Freshour
Location
Near Porter's Tannery, Soquel
Event Date
Thursday Night Last
Story Details
John Freshour fell through a portion of a bridge near Porter's tannery while returning home after fetching a physician for his wife. Feeling uninjured, he proceeded home, sat down, then went to the stable to check his horse, where he fell dead, leaving a wife and six children.