The Archive · 1899

TERRIBLE BICYCLE ACCIDENT. i

Just at this time of year bicycle accidents are always numerous, but one of the most terrible I have ever read of recurred a few days ago to a clergyman—the Rev. F. L. Warleigh, Chaplain to H.M. Forces at Walmer. Mr. Warleigh was: riding along near Sandwich, and in order to avoid a hoy he went too near a traction engine which was passing along the road. His machine must have struck a stone of some hard substance as he was thrown right in front of the engine which passed over his body, killing him instantly. He Teaves a wife' and two children, Mrs. Warleigh being away on the Continent at the present time. A

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