From 1911: Edwin N. Hubbard, Middletown, Killed

The following article is from exactly 100 years ago today, published in the Hartford Courant on February 13th, 1911.
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Liveryman Is Thrown from Team in Runaway and His Skull Fractured.

Edwin N. Hubbard, one of the best known liverymen in Middlesex county, was thrown from his team in a runaway today and was almost instantly killed, his skull being fractured. Mr. Hubbard, in company with Joseph Doolan, an employee at the stable, was driving in the Westfield district late this morning. In coming down the steep hill near the residence of A.W. Gilbert, the horse became frightened. Doolan, who was driving, lost control of the horse which attempted to turn into a cross road, and in so doing ran into a ditch, turning the wagon over, and throwing both men heavily to the frozen ground.

Except for a few scratches Doolan was practically uninjured, but Mr. Hubbard was thrown upon his head, and when Mr. Gilbert, who had witnessed the accident, reached him, he was unconscious. He died a few minutes later. Medical Examiner Calef was notified and after viewing the remains, gave permission for the removal of the body.

Mr. Hubbard, who was about 70 years old, was born in this place and had lived here all of his life. He at one time conducted a fish market, but later he entered the livery business. A few years ago he formed a partnership with Fred Meyers, under the name of Hubbard & Meyers. He was a veteran member of St. John’s Lodge, No. 2, A.F. and A.M. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Hendley W. Hubbard of Middletown.