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Powder explosion fatal to James W. Abrams in Terre Haute
James William Abrams of Terre Haute died at his home on May 2 following injuries from a powder explosion in a well at his neighbor Branson’s property. Branson was arrested on assault charges. Abrams’ funeral was held in Carlisle after a service at the Methodist church. he leaves a wife, eleven children, and several siblings. Abrams was 59.
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James W. Abrams
Carlisle
Plum Street
Terre Haute
George Branson
Abrams
Branson
Union
Methodist
I. Q O
A. L. Williams
James William Abrams
Mr. Abrams
Bloomington
Bethlehem ,M. E
John Abrams
Bloomfield
Rebéccaca Parfell
Semat Hast
the Haute
Es Iit
Indiana University
Indiana
I. U
Colleg
Dorando
Indianapolis