News: Bertram MITZEL injured, November 14, 1910, York County, PA

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In attempting to drive his team of horses and wagon on the same track as a fast
moving train on Saturday evening, Bertram C. Mitzel, a farmer residing near
Winterstown, had the vehicle wrecked and himself so badly hurt that he was taken 
to the hospital.  He was able to go home, however, yesterday. Mr. Mitzel was in 
York, on business.  Coming up Market street from the West End on his way home 
about 6 o'clock he turned his horses into North Water street and managed to get 
too close to the rails.  The 5:55 train from the south came along, caught the 
rear of the wagon and frightened the horses.  The horses ran away, collided with 
a telegraph pole, wrecked the vehicle and landed Mr. Mitzel headforemost on the 
curbing.   Policemen picked him up and he was taken to the office of Dr. W. F. 
BACON and subsequently to the hospital with a scalp wound and a number of 
scratches.  He remained there until yesterday, when he was discharged, being 
able to drive home.  The horses were uninjured and taken to a hotel stable.

The Gazette - Monday, November 14, 1910