An Accident in Chuckery

In May of 1890, Mr. Howard Bidwell was involved in a potentially life threatening accident.  A metal shaft broke on his buggy.  The broken shaft irritated the horse, causing the horse to to kick and run.  Mr. Bidwell was thrown from the buggy and landed on his head.  Fortunately, Mr. Bidwell survived the fall.  And, the horse was caught about a mile away.  The only thing broke on the buggy was the shaft.