Thurs., July 7, 1859 North Carolina Argus July 7, 1859 SHOCKING ACCIDENT --One of the most shocking accideents occurred here last week, which we have ever seen. It appears that Mary ANN GRIFFIN, aged about eight years, daughter of MRS. CATHERINE GRIFFIN was playing at MR. WEBB'S mill, when her foot slipped, and she fell upon the cogwheel and was mangled in a most shocking manner. Her right leg is completely mashed, the bones being broken in several places. Her left leg is not injured quite as bad. We saw the little suffered today (Sunday). She appeared to suffer very much. We truly sympathize with her mother. She appears to bear up under this sad calamity with sucfh fortitude as only women have. We know she has the entire sympathies of this community. MRS. GRIFFIN is a widow and has several small chilren. -- Kinson American Advocate
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