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July 16, 1906
The Minneapolis Journal
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In Delaware, 12-year-old Fred Townsend heroically saves his father, state representative Timothy E. Townsend, from a raging bull on their farm by using a milk pail to reflect sunlight into the animal's eyes, scaring it away. The father sustains injuries but will recover.
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BOY, WITH MILK PAIL
SAVES FATHER'S LIFE
Journal Special Service.
Wilmington, Del., July 16.—Representative Timothy E. Townsend, a prominent union republican member of the Delaware legislature, owes his life to the action of his 12-year-old son in reflecting a bright milk pail in the eyes of an infuriated bull that attacked and gored him. Mr. Townsend is an extensive farmer and cattle dealer near Frankford, and it was on his farm that the affair occurred.
Mr. Townsend was attacked by the enraged bull in the middle of a large field. He was severely gored and was being dangerously trampled when his little son Fred saw his peril. The boy seized a milk pail which was the only thing handy and rushed to his father's rescue.
As the sun was shining brightly, the pail proved more effective than a gun or pitchfork. The reflection made it look to the bull like a ball of fire. Young Townsend realizing this and with presence of mind turned the reflection into the eyes of the bull. The animal immediately became terror-stricken and actually ran from the enclosure.
Mr. Townsend sustained an injured rib and a number of severe contusions. He will recover.
SAVES FATHER'S LIFE
Journal Special Service.
Wilmington, Del., July 16.—Representative Timothy E. Townsend, a prominent union republican member of the Delaware legislature, owes his life to the action of his 12-year-old son in reflecting a bright milk pail in the eyes of an infuriated bull that attacked and gored him. Mr. Townsend is an extensive farmer and cattle dealer near Frankford, and it was on his farm that the affair occurred.
Mr. Townsend was attacked by the enraged bull in the middle of a large field. He was severely gored and was being dangerously trampled when his little son Fred saw his peril. The boy seized a milk pail which was the only thing handy and rushed to his father's rescue.
As the sun was shining brightly, the pail proved more effective than a gun or pitchfork. The reflection made it look to the bull like a ball of fire. Young Townsend realizing this and with presence of mind turned the reflection into the eyes of the bull. The animal immediately became terror-stricken and actually ran from the enclosure.
Mr. Townsend sustained an injured rib and a number of severe contusions. He will recover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Family
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bull Attack
Heroic Rescue
Milk Pail Reflection
Father Saved By Son
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy E. Townsend
Fred Townsend
Where did it happen?
Farm Near Frankford, Delaware
Story Details
Key Persons
Timothy E. Townsend
Fred Townsend
Location
Farm Near Frankford, Delaware
Event Date
July 16
Story Details
12-year-old Fred Townsend saves his father, Representative Timothy E. Townsend, from a goring bull by reflecting sunlight from a milk pail into the animal's eyes, causing it to flee in terror.