Flashbacks

100 years ago: A serious accident occurred near Linwood last Saturday afternoon. Francis J. Englar, a well-known farmer, was lopping a tree in his yard and fearing it would damage the adjacent dwelling in falling. He tied a rope to the top and attempted to pull it in an opposite direction. As it was falling, Mr. Englar slipped and fell, while a heavy branch struck and pinned him to the earth. He was held in that position until assitance arrived. He was extricated while unconscious. Medical aid was quickly summoned from Union Bridge and everything done to alleviate the sufferer. His oldest son was also severely bruised. -- Democratic Advocate, March 25, 1899.