This Day in History: 1875-11-21
James Young accused Abram Van Gelder of having stolen some of his cabbages and corn and of not paying back the money that he borrowed to buy books. When Van Gelder cursed him out, Young came out swinging. eventually several bystanders were able to separate them. Van Gelder’s troubles were apparently not over. While he was chopping some wood a few days later, his axe slipped and he cut off one of his toes. (Bristow)