James McIntosh, Aberdeen, Scotland
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James McIntosh, Aberdeen, Scotland
 alison2kennedy
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Posted: 9 Jun 2008 7:59PM GMT |
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Surnames: McIntosh; Anderson & Baxter
I came across the following article in an edition of The Aberdeen Journal, dated Monday, September 23, 1912, and have posted it in case it is of interest to anyone. Although there are McIntosh's (Parish of King Edward, Aberdeenshire) on the family tree I am not aware of a connection with the one detailed below (unless anyone else can tell me otherwise!).
ABERDEEN MAN MAULED BY A BEAR
STRUGGLE IN STABLE YARD
VICTIM’S DANGEROUS CONDITION
A sensation was created in the east end of Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon, when it became known that a bear had savagely attacked a man, and so severely injured him that he had to be conveyed to the Royal Infirmary , where his condition is regarded as dangerous. So badly hurt was the man that he underwent an operation yesterday.
The scene of the extraordinary incident was in a stable yard in Lemon Place, occupied by Mr Alexander Stephen, live stock salesman, who owns the bear. The animal is kept in the yard, and during the day it is allowed to walk about the enclosure attached to a chain fixed to a post. At night it is put into a cage situated in a corner of the yard.
The injured man is James McIntosh, a borer, of 43 years of age, residing in Duff Street, which adjoins the stable yard. McIntosh is well acquainted with the bear, which is of a savage nature, having, it is said, attacked a man about two years ago and so severely injured him that he succumbed. Only as recently as a few weeks ago the animal attacked a lad, who fortunately escaped without injury, although his clothes were torn. The bear some years ago was on exhibition at the Beach Zoo, and came into Mr Stephen’s possession when the collection of animals at the zoo was broken up.
A DESPERATE STRUGGLE
About 5.30 on Saturday afternoon an attendant fed the animal. The gate of the enclosure had been left open, and the attendant requested McIntosh, who happened to be about to close it. In order to carry this out, McIntosh stepped into the yard. No sooner had he done this than the animal sprang on him from behind and bore him to the ground. The bear savagely attacked McIntosh as he lay on the ground. In a most ferocious manner it used its powerful claws on his head and body, at the same time endeavouring to fix him by the throat with its teeth. In order to prevent the savage brute from getting at his throat, McIntosh held up his right arm. The bear, now thoroughly roused, seized the arm with its teeth. So severe was the unequal struggle that the arm was broken and the flesh much torn.
The cries of the unfortunate man and the savage growls of the infuriated brute attracted the attendant’s attention and he at once rushed for the chain to which the bear was attached, and succeeded in pulling the animal off. McIntosh managed to crawl out of the yard, and was taken home with all speed. A doctor was summoned, and found him suffering from a fractured arm and severe lacerations on the face and body. McIntosh was also suffering much from shock, and the doctor ordered his removal to the Royal Infirmary, to which he was conveyed in a cab. It is thought that blood poisoning may set in.
As already stated, McIntosh underwent an operation yesterday, when the wounds were stitched. The extraordinary affair created great excitement, and was the sole topic of conversation in the locality during the evening.
1934 Deaths in the Northern District of Aberdeen in the County of Aberdeen
No. 885; James McIntosh, Iron Driller (widower of Jessie Anderson), died 1934, October Seventh at 2h 15m am in Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen (us. res. 11 Duff Street, Aberdeen), male, age 66 years. Parents: James McIntosh, House Painter (deceased) & Isabella McIntosh ms Baxter (deceased). Cause: Cerebral Haemorrhage as cert by W.F. Gaphen M.B. Ch.B. Informant: Andrew McIntosh, son, 115 Menzies Road, Torry, Aberdeen. Registered 1934, October 8th at Aberdeen by Alex Munro, Registrar.
Notes:
James McIntosh married Isabella 29 November 1861, Old Machar, Aberdeen. James was possibly bc 1839, Aberdeen and Isabella, possibly, bc 1841, Findon, Kincardineshire.
Children:
1. Jane McIntosh b. 6 December 1861, Old Machar, Aberdeen
2. Elizabeth Thomson McIntosh b. 20 February 1864, Old Machar, Aberdeen
3. Ann Burnett McIntosh b. 6 October 1865, Old Machar, Aberdeen
4. James McIntosh b. 15 October 1867, Old Machar, Aberdeen
5. Mary McKay McIntosh b 22 October 1869, Old Machar, Aberdeen.
ABERDEEN MAN MAULED BY A BEAR
STRUGGLE IN STABLE YARD
VICTIM’S DANGEROUS CONDITION
A sensation was created in the east end of Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon, when it became known that a bear had savagely attacked a man, and so severely injured him that he had to be conveyed to the Royal Infirmary , where his condition is regarded as dangerous. So badly hurt was the man that he underwent an operation yesterday.
The scene of the extraordinary incident was in a stable yard in Lemon Place, occupied by Mr Alexander Stephen, live stock salesman, who owns the bear. The animal is kept in the yard, and during the day it is allowed to walk about the enclosure attached to a chain fixed to a post. At night it is put into a cage situated in a corner of the yard.
The injured man is James McIntosh, a borer, of 43 years of age, residing in Duff Street, which adjoins the stable yard. McIntosh is well acquainted with the bear, which is of a savage nature, having, it is said, attacked a man about two years ago and so severely injured him that he succumbed. Only as recently as a few weeks ago the animal attacked a lad, who fortunately escaped without injury, although his clothes were torn. The bear some years ago was on exhibition at the Beach Zoo, and came into Mr Stephen’s possession when the collection of animals at the zoo was broken up.
A DESPERATE STRUGGLE
About 5.30 on Saturday afternoon an attendant fed the animal. The gate of the enclosure had been left open, and the attendant requested McIntosh, who happened to be about to close it. In order to carry this out, McIntosh stepped into the yard. No sooner had he done this than the animal sprang on him from behind and bore him to the ground. The bear savagely attacked McIntosh as he lay on the ground. In a most ferocious manner it used its powerful claws on his head and body, at the same time endeavouring to fix him by the throat with its teeth. In order to prevent the savage brute from getting at his throat, McIntosh held up his right arm. The bear, now thoroughly roused, seized the arm with its teeth. So severe was the unequal struggle that the arm was broken and the flesh much torn.
The cries of the unfortunate man and the savage growls of the infuriated brute attracted the attendant’s attention and he at once rushed for the chain to which the bear was attached, and succeeded in pulling the animal off. McIntosh managed to crawl out of the yard, and was taken home with all speed. A doctor was summoned, and found him suffering from a fractured arm and severe lacerations on the face and body. McIntosh was also suffering much from shock, and the doctor ordered his removal to the Royal Infirmary, to which he was conveyed in a cab. It is thought that blood poisoning may set in.
As already stated, McIntosh underwent an operation yesterday, when the wounds were stitched. The extraordinary affair created great excitement, and was the sole topic of conversation in the locality during the evening.
1934 Deaths in the Northern District of Aberdeen in the County of Aberdeen
No. 885; James McIntosh, Iron Driller (widower of Jessie Anderson), died 1934, October Seventh at 2h 15m am in Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen (us. res. 11 Duff Street, Aberdeen), male, age 66 years. Parents: James McIntosh, House Painter (deceased) & Isabella McIntosh ms Baxter (deceased). Cause: Cerebral Haemorrhage as cert by W.F. Gaphen M.B. Ch.B. Informant: Andrew McIntosh, son, 115 Menzies Road, Torry, Aberdeen. Registered 1934, October 8th at Aberdeen by Alex Munro, Registrar.
Notes:
James McIntosh married Isabella 29 November 1861, Old Machar, Aberdeen. James was possibly bc 1839, Aberdeen and Isabella, possibly, bc 1841, Findon, Kincardineshire.
Children:
1. Jane McIntosh b. 6 December 1861, Old Machar, Aberdeen
2. Elizabeth Thomson McIntosh b. 20 February 1864, Old Machar, Aberdeen
3. Ann Burnett McIntosh b. 6 October 1865, Old Machar, Aberdeen
4. James McIntosh b. 15 October 1867, Old Machar, Aberdeen
5. Mary McKay McIntosh b 22 October 1869, Old Machar, Aberdeen.