Just a note to let Listers know these "Snippets" are as they appear in the newspaper (except where I have capitalised surnames in mid report). Also unless stated otherwise I have no further information - Saying that I hope there is still something amongst them that will help/interest someone. Heather Transcribed by Heather Carbis from The Southern Times published Saturday 15 June 1889 PORTLAND ALARMING OCCURRENCES- Several startling incidents disturbed the ordinary quietude of those residing in Fortune's-well on Saturday evening. In the first instance a carriage belonging to Mr. COX, of Easton, came into violent collision with another vehicle, resulting in a considerable amount of damage. Shortly after this a carriage drove through the street containing five men, one of whom, while being held with difficulty by two of his companions, was rending the air with the most thrilling screams, indicating pain and terror. It proved to be the captain of a small French coasting vessel raving with delirium, who was being taken to Dr. McLEAN's for medical treatment. On the return of the cab with its unfortunate fare, who was being taken to the police station for the night, a poor deaf mute named PARRY was crossing the street, and got knocked down by the horse and the wheels of the cab went over his head. He was taken to Mr. DUNKLEY's shop, and Dr. McLean's services were ! again summoned. He was found to be greatly hurt about the head and shoulders. He was afterwards taken to his home in the same cab that had caused his disaster, and whilst driving through Fortune's-well his screams of pain and fright nearly equalled those of the mad Frenchman. I transcribe for FreeCen. Interested? Check Out the Website - http://freecen.rootsweb.com __________________________________________________________________________ Join Freeserve http://www.freeserve.com/time/ Winner of the 2003 Internet Service Providers' Association awards for Best Unmetered ISP and Best Consumer Application.