Motorcyclist Hit Dog; Both are Upset, 1912

Danville Commercial News
Nov. 4, 1912
Man was unable to dodge canine speeding after a black cat.
That a black cat is unlucky, especially where a dog and a motorcycle are actively concerned, was made apparent to a motorcyclist at English and Walnut streets Monday morning about 11 o'clock. The motorcyclist was speeding westward off English street just as an overgrown pup rushed north on Walnut street, pursuing a black cat. The cyclist was unable to dodge the dog and both were upset. The dog was not badly hurt, nor was the cyclist, although he was bruised some and his brown corduroy suit torn in several places. The rider declined to give his name, but the dog was not so particular, answering to the name of Rover.