A NARROW ECAPE

While driving from Jackson last week Prof. H. M. Fletcher accompanied by his sister Miss Neva Fletcher and Miss Mary Duke, drove on to Glenn's bride over Towaliga river and the hors backed off the bridge falling in the river on his back and throwing buggy bottom upwards in the water.  The two young ladies were caught under the buggy and would have drowned but for the presence of Mr. Fletcher's father, R. M. Fletcher, who assisted him in rescuing the ladies.  With the exception of some serious bruises the loss of Miss Mary's hat and watch chain the whole party came out alive but wet.  The horse or the buggy was not hurt thought they fell several feet.

Middle Ga. Argus Week of August 23, 1894

Submitted by Don Bankston