A Distressing Accident

W. A. Seery, son of Michael Seery, register of deeds, and himself deputy register, met with a most distressing accident at Ypeilanti Saturday night, necessitating the amputation of his left foot. Mr. Seery had taken the motor line for Ypsilanti soon after tea Saturday evening. Here he remained until about 11 o'clock. Missing both the motor and the Michigan Central passenger, he attempted to take the west-bound freight which passes through at that time. The train was in motion, and he did not succeed in getting a good hold. As the carto which he was hanging passed the line of the depot yard his body struck hard against the fence, breaking his hold and throwing him to the ground. His left foot was caught under the wheels and terribly jammed. The injured man was drawn from his perilous position by Officer Shemeld, and carried to the Neat House, near the depot. Drs. Batwell and Owen were summoned, who found that an amputation was necessary, and performed it that same night, The young man remains at the hotel, and is as comfortable as might be expected. His father.has been with him a great part of the time since the accident.