Tragic Accident Near Pomeroy
A young man loses his life in a rural Washington accident after his team of horses panics.
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James Kelly, aged 25, was found dead Monday morning fourteen miles below Pomeroy, with his spine broken. He had been killed the night before. Kelly was in Pomeroy Sunday and started for home, driving a spirited team. About dark he was seen with the team running away, while he was endeavoring to stop it. The wagon was found overturned near the man's body.
“James Kelly, aged 25, was found dead Monday morning fourteen miles below Pomeroy, with his spine broken.”
Accidents involving teams of horses were common fatalities in the late 19th century, serving as a reminder of the inherent dangers of travel before the dominance of the automobile.
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