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Lancaster, PA Pitchfork Accident, Feb 1902

Posted January 23rd, 2008 by Linda Horton

IMPALED ON HANDLE OF A PITCHFORK

Special to The Inquirer.

LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 12.---Jacob Bixler, an East Cocalico township farmer, jumped from his hay mow to-day and was impaled on the handle of a pitchfork. He withdrew it himself and then summoned assistance. His condition is serious.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA 13 Feb 1902
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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