CLOSE CALL FROM LEAP-Ted Knutson-1913

KNUTSON, COMMERFORD

Posted By: CHERYL MOONEN (email)
Date: 5/2/2022 at 22:08:23

The Dubuque Herald, April 6, 1913

CLOSE CALL FROM LEAP
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New Hampton Man’s Rig Goes Over
Bridge Into Creek

New Hampton, Ia., April 5-Special.- Ted Knutson, employee at Commerford Store at Jericho, miraculously escaped death when the team he was driving crashed through the railing of the Dorgan Bridge, north of New Hampton, and was hurled to the ground several feet below. Mr. Knutson was buried under the overturned wagon and big load of supplies, and escaped with only a few scratches. The horse also escaped without injury.