The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Spafford 7/19/1889 Whew! How it astonished our postmaster, the 15th inst, to see a letter come into the postoffice addressed to Mrs. Sidney BEMIS, although Mrs. Clark ALDRICH was seen riding out with him the day before. Mrs. Sarah GRAVES of Yonkers, N. Y., surprised her father (J. L. BEMIS), the 15th inst, by coming home for a short visit. The 15th inst., Mrs. Mike BRASSETT met with a serious accident, near what is called the Asa CARLISLE farm, in Smokeshire. The wagon, coming in contact with a pile of scythe-stick waste left in the bounds of the highway last winter, was tipped over and down an embankment some 12 or 15 feet. Horse, wagon and woman all went down together, striking her head against a tree and putting her asleep. When she woke up, as she thought, she found the wagon badly broken, but the horse apparently all right; yet, being unable to go for help, she was obliged to wait for help,--some four hours. She was first found by two little boys of N. BRESSETT, about 6 p. m., when she was cared for, as soon as possible being carried home and doctors summoned. Her spine was found to be injured, and her head badly bruised, her condition being pronounced serious but not dangerous, Saturday. Mr. DAVIS was called to make her a visit and try to settle for the town. Mr. BRESSETT offered to settle for $300, Mr. DAVIS offering $150. No settlement was made. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT