Carlyle - Dave - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Dave Carlyle, the young man who was bitten by a rattlesnake on S. A. R. Beach’s place some days ago is reported as in a serious condition and near death’s door. The snake bite seems not to be the sole cause of his condition, however. It seems that when he was bitten, his associates filled him up with bad whisky and he was soon fairly wild, frothing like a madman. While he was struggling thus, Ben Fly who was present, thought force should be used and choked Carlyle in a terrible manner, also kicking and pounding him. Carlyle’s breast was mashed and he suffered grave internal injuries which endanger his life. He spits blood almost constantly and grave doubts of his recovery are entertained. The case will go to the grand jury, so Carlyle’s relatives assert.