James Cole, of Benton, was kicked in the face by a vicious mare this week, and his jaw bone shattered; broken in several places. The accident was not a great surprise as the animal has a bad reputation. The most painful and serious injury which the unfortunate man received was the fracture of his lower jaw. After a careful examination the jaw was found to be broken in two places, the victim having lost all control of it. The muscles on either side formed a re-action, first drawing the injured member from one side to the other, thus keeping the unfortunate in terrible pain. He is receiving every attention that medical skill can provide and it is hoped his injuries will rapidly heal.
    For years the hired men on the place have refused to care for the vicious animal and Mr. Cole always attended to it. In order to prevent the beast from kicking he had adopted a novel scheme of placing a ball and chain on its tail. It was while about to perform this task that the unfortunate man met with the terrible accident.
    The mare is a aged animal and has one of the most terrible records of any horse living. Nineteen years ago she kicked and killed Mr. Cole’s five year old daughter. Several years ago she kicked Mr. Cole in the face and many will recall the terrible manner in which Miss Stella Cole was dragged almost to death by the horse when running away, breaking her leg. Mr. Cole ordered the animal shot and after two bullets were put through it’s head it was still unwilling to end its terrible career and the services of an ax were needed before it was dispatched.
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