Hall, Edward & wife - serious buddy spill - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

"A serious runaway occurred three miles southeast of Waynetown on Saturday night. Edward Hall and wife returning from Wesley Station when the team became frightened and ran off, throwing both from the wagon and stripping the scalp from Mrs. Hall's head, leaving the bone bare, beginning near the crown of the head and running down on the face below the eyes and lapping the skin and flesh back nearly to the ear. Her face is otherwise badly cut. Her right breast and shoulder are also seriously bruised. Mr. Hall was knocked senseless. Mrs. Hall displayed wonderful nerve and had presence of mind enough to wrap her face up before going to a church some 200 yards distant where religious services were in process, and quietly called a friend to the assistance of her husband without disturbing the congregation. Dr. Hamilton dressed the wounds and thinks there will be no serious results, At this time both are in a frightful condition. Mr. Hall's face looks as if lie had the gravel literally ground into the flesh. He states that he has no idea as to what frightened his team."

Note: Edward died in 1907 and Emma Lovet his wife in 1917.