FATALITIES.
John Johnman, nephew of and in the employ of Mr Charles Reid, farmer, Flag Swamp, had been to some sections he owned at Mount Watkin with some fencing material, and was returning with the empty dray, one horse being in the shafts, the other two being tied at the back of the dray. When nearing home the horses took fright at some young horses galloping in an adjoining paddock and bolted. Deceased, in attempting to put on the brake, either fell or was knocked down, the wheel passing over the lower part of his stomach. Mr Cameron, of Flag Swamp, seeing the team without a driver, stopped their career, and after securing them went to look for the driver, and found him lying apparently in great pain and unable to move. Dr Angus was at once sent for, but in spite of every attention and medical care the young man died on Monday. He was twenty-five years of age, and, adds the Daily Times's' correspondent, was greatly liked in the district. -Evening Star, 6/6/1888.
DEATH.
JOHNMAN. — On the 4th June (the result of an accident), John, only son of the late John Johnman, and nephew of Mr Charles Reid, Flag Swamp; aged 25 years. Deeply regretted by all who knew him. -Otago Daily Times, 6/6/1888.
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