Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 130, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1910 — KICKED IN CHEST AND THOUGHT DANGEROUSLY HURT. [ARTICLE]

KICKED IN CHEST AND THOUGHT DANGEROUSLY HURT.

William D. Baker, of Mt. Ayr, Seriously and Perhaps Fatally Injured By Horse’s Kick. U i

William D. Baker, 21 years of age, son of Charles J. Baker, of Mt. Ayr, was kicked in the chest by a horse at about 1 o’clock today, Wednesday, and for a time it was thought the injury would result fatally. At 3 o’clock his chances for recovery looked somewhat better.

Dakar works for Victor Burkland, of Mt. Ayr, and came over with his employer to see about, selling a horse. Burkland had led the horse out of the stable to show it when Baker stepped up behind and tapped the horse on the hip. The animal responded with a kick that sent Baker to the floor. He was gathered up and taken to the. Makeever hotel, where two doctors were still working over him at 3 o’clock. Strong stimulants were administered to keep up the circulation and it is believed his life will be saved and that no serious internal injuries were sustained.