Jennings KNAPP'S accident, Garden Grove, 1882

KNAPP

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 4/21/2015 at 16:01:03

Garden Grove Express
Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa
July 20, 1882

NARROW ESCAPE

Jennings Knapp, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Knapp made a narrow escape with his life last Saturday. He was riding one of the horses, and it is supposed the horse fell with him, as he was found lying on the ground insensible not far from the stable. He was carried to the house, and Dr. Doolittle was called, but no marks or bruises could be found about him. He seemed to be unconscious, and could not tell where or how he was hurt. He remained in this condition until next day when he rallied and was able to eat.

Jennings had not entirely recover from the shock up to yesterday, although his father says he is slowly improving.

Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker, January 15, 2004