Caldwell - William - 1894 - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

The following from the Lebanon Reporter gives the particulars of the death of William Caldwell, who is well known here: “About 1 o’clock last night, Wm Caldwell, living on Chas Wills’ farm a few miles north of the city, died of blood poisoning. Several days ago an old cow on the farm got an apple lodged in her throat and the prospects were she would choke to death. After trying other methods, Mr. Caldwell determined to try to reach down her throat and secure the apple. He made several attempts and finally grasped it but the cow had become enraged and as he withdrew his hand, she bit him. The wound did not look to be a serious one, but blood poison set in and his arm began to swell. It continued to grow larger, turned black and at his death was in a very bad condition.” -- thanks so much to s for tying this and so many obits for this site