Terrible Accident at Sandford on Big Four Railroad
A massive explosion and wreck occurred on the Big Four railroad at Sandford at 5:50 p.m. Saturday. The blast, felt for miles, left a burned scene with many dead and injured. The list includes William Thompson, J. W. Southerland, John Franklin, and many others from Sandford, Paris, Terre Haute, Mattoon, and nearby towns. President W. W. Parsons and teachers planned a Saturday morning talk at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandford
Big Four
Coun
A. A. Hicks
Ind
Frank Fielder
Columbus
Ryan’s
Clark Steel
Kiever
Paris
James Fenton
W. W. Parsons
State Normal
Early regional accident injuries reported across Indiana and Illinois
A series of injuries from an incident include Sandford residents Sandford a PT not Tad with head and face cuts, Benjamin Eddington with fatal brain concussion, Harry Jarred a fireman from Mattoon with fatal injuries, Perry Duck leg injuries and head hurt, Paris WER Ary Miss Bess Southcott sight loss yet expected recovery, Josia Wolf head wound, and Dr W H Haslett suffering knee injuries while in Paris hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shickle
Terre Haute
Sandford
Frank Thomas
Mattoon
Paris Hospital
Lindsey Eddington
Vermilion
C. D. Wiley
Kansas
Paris
Louis Price
L. F. Rose
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Sam Fist
T. C. Ainsworth
Aurora
Ill
Cora Buckley
Poplar Street
St. Anthony's Hospital
Francis Jones
Chestnut Street
Wieth Brian
Salem
Ohio
Anthony's Hospital
Oh Dane
U. Os
Wishard
Geo. Richards
Memphis
Tenn
A. B. Carpenter
Joe Hendrix
Ead
Chas Vegas
Eagles
Westville
Anna Cummins
Wabash Avenue
Pearl Coon
Ind
Walter Payne
Harry Trogdon
G. M. Pickard
George Gosnell
Fred Vermilion
Louis Eddington
Tracey Roden
Benjamin Eddington
Harry
Jack” Jarred
Perry Duck
Will
Paris Wer
W S Lewis Sends Cabs for Wreck Victims Funerals
W S Lewis dispatched his cabs to Sandford on Wednesday for the funerals of several wreck victims. Louis Boren of Rockville visited Clinton this week and spoke of Elmer Coleman, praising his flourishing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Lewis
Sandford
Louis Boren
Rockville
Clinton
Elmer Coleman
Resolutions of Condolence for Benjamin A. Smith
Headquarters P Bowen Post No 329 G A R passes resolutions of condolence for Benjamin A Smith a loyal citizen and comrade in the Civil War era 1861 65 and husband and father The post expresses grief offers sympathy to the family prays for God’s support and directs copies and records be made of the resolutions signed by J M Youmans and J M Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin A. Smith
Grand Army of the Republic
Our Salvation
P. R. Bowen
J. M. Youmans
J. M. Roberston
Hauling Offer and Wagon for Sale
Local ad notes hauling services available for all loads including coal delivery priced at $2.25. Also offered is a good 1 horse wagon for sale suitable for rural transport.
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William Thompson
Sandford, Ind
J. W. Southerland
Charles Gosnell
Noah Wolf
J O. Sawyer
Willliam Davis
H. A. Epperson
Westfield
Oscar Gilbert
Dudley
J. C. Sisk
T. O. Rhodes
Charles Root
Bess Southcott
Shelbyville
Josia Wolf
W. H. Haslett
Grandview
A.J. Doughty
Opera House
THE
S. L. Butler
Crane & Slater
Matthews Park
Canning Factory
Fairview Park
South 4Th Street
Nebeker Street
P. Bowen
Fred H. Dow
Citizens Bank
Clinton, Indiana
David R. Murray
A. R. Westling
Woody & Vansickles
Theatorium
Bridge Street
Main Street
Hugh Titus
Woods
A. J. Doughty
E. Ragan M. D
Morgan’s Emporium
Blackman Street
Indiana
Zemo
B. W. Ross Medicine CO
Louis, MO
White’s Pharmacy
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