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The
North Devon Journal 14 Feb 1884
Page 5
ACCIDENTS. - On Monday last an accident happened to a man named Samuel OATTEN, a seaman of Endillion, Cornwall. He was on the River Taw engaged in unloading some stones, when a large stone fell against his leg. He was taken to the North Devon Infirmary, when it was found that the right thigh was fractured. - On the same day an accident also befel a boy named William DENDLE, aged seven, of Landkey. He was mounted on some straw in a barn at that place when he suddenly slipped and fell. He was taken to the same Institution, and it was discovered that he had fractured his right leg. Under skilful treatment both patients are progressing favourably.