Uncle Dick and Lisa's Old Time Animal Tales

     Walter Morse, of the town of Ela, more generally and favorably known as “Dad” Morse, nearly  ninety years of age, was attacked by an infuriated bull [one of his own pet stock], and was roughly handled and terribly bruised. He was thrown in the air and struck on his head, and tumbled and jostled by the  maddened beast, made more enragedd by the beating and treatment he received from a lad present. The animal started for the boy, but a fence suddenly came between. The old gentleman knew nothing of the accident for two days. His face and head would not be recognized as human in color or shape. His body, limbs and hands were badly bruised, but not gored. Symptoms are favorable that he will rally from his injuries, but probably never fully recover. It took six men to control or capture the quadruped with the use of pitchforks and lassoes. Shooting would have been in order if the executive committee could have obtained the weapons. The old settler is anxious to sell some of his cattle. Terms cheap and payments easy. Goods not delivered.