Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 299, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1915 — Dangerous For Boys to Hitch Sleds to Autotomobliles. [ARTICLE]

Dangerous For Boys to Hitch Sleds to Autotomobliles.

The Monon News tells of an unfortunate accident that befell Master Artie Ferguson, six years old, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ferguson, early in the week at that place. Seeing that A. Christley was about to start his car the little fellow was hitching his sled to the rear axle when the driver, being unaware of the presence of the lad, backed the car and Artie was caught by one of the rear wheels. His leg was broken in two places above the knee. C. C. Middlestadt happened to be standing near and rescued the boy before he was further injured. He seems to be unfortunate as regards accidents. Last summer while the family were camping on the river he fell out of a tree and his life hung in the balance for several weeks.