Last Tuesday afternoon Thos.
Masterton, a young lad about 16 years of age, met with an accident
at Fisher's Foundry in this town, which may even yet result fatally.
The boy has been employed
for some time back as driver of the engine, and at this particular
moment was engaged in oiling a force pump used to convey water to
the roof of the building.
In order to do, he leaned in
over the drive wheel. His foot slipped, and he fell with his head
between the wheel and the belt.
Fortunately, there was only
enough steam on to keep the engine going, and it was stopped
quickly.
The boy is very badly torn
about the shoulders and neck, but may possibly recover if inflammation
can be kept off.
