Petersfield.
CAUTION.—An accident which was likely to be of a serious nature happened to George Stubbington, on the afternoon of Wednesday last, market-day. It appears that as a gentleman from Alton was leaving the Lion yard, about three o’clock, in a light cart drawn by a spirited pony, the incautious man seized the back part of the same, when the animal started off at a fast rate, and not being able to hold on he fell with great force upon his left temple. Several persons who were looking on instantly raised him from the ground, and carried him into the White Hart Inn, where he was attended to by Mr. Gray, assistant to Messrs Whicher and Cross, surgeons, when having sufficiently recovered at eleven o’clock, p.m., he proceeded to his home at Rogate.
Chichester Express and West Sussex Journal — Tuesday 07 February 1865
PETERSFIELD
CAUTION—An accident of a serious nature happened George Stubbington (a married man with a family) a shepherd in the service of Col. Charles Wyndham, of Rogate Lodge, on Wednesday afternoon, market day, three o’clock. It appears that a gentleman driving a four-wheel carriage was leaving the Lion-yard when the unfortunate man (it is said the worse for drink) caught hold of the back of the same to run behind, and the horse going at a sharp pace, he lost his hold and fell with great force striking his temple. He was immediately raised and carried to the White Hart Inn, when Mr. Gray, assistant to Messrs. Whicher and Cross, was soon in attendance, and he put to bed. We are glad to add that hopes are entertained of her recovery.