When was it published?

September 2, 1900 in Marietta Daily Leader

Domestic News September 2, 1900

Marietta Daily Leader

Q: What keywords are associated?

Runaway Horses, Marietta Brewery, Pontoon Bridge, Front Street, Putnam

Marietta, Washington County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

A team of horses from the Marietta brewery ran away Saturday evening down Front street to Putnam and across the pontoon bridge, narrowly avoiding collision with two buggies before being caught on the West Side and returned.

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A team belonging to the Marietta brewery became frightened Saturday evening and ran down Front street to Putnam, where they turned and started across the pontoon bridge. Two buggies were coming across the bridge but the horses, either impelled by force of habit or guided by chance, turned aside and passed the vehicles in safety. The runaway team was caught on the West Side and brought back over the river. The wagon was empty when the horses ran down Front street and across the bridge. As the animals had no driver to direct their course the fortunate outcome of the occurrence is remarkable

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident

What keywords are associated?

Runaway Horses Marietta Brewery Pontoon Bridge Front Street Putnam

Where did it happen?

Marietta

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Marietta

Event Date

Saturday Evening

Outcome

no injuries or damage; horses passed two buggies safely and were caught on the west side and brought back.

Event Details

A team belonging to the Marietta brewery became frightened and ran down Front street to Putnam, turned and started across the pontoon bridge. Two buggies were coming across but the horses turned aside and passed safely. The runaway team was caught on the West Side and brought back over the river. The wagon was empty and the animals had no driver.