Fracture, Cuts Reported In North Webster Injury
John W. Grindle of North Webster sustained a skull fracture and cuts and bruises to the head and limbs in an incident. Details on cause and involved parties remain unclear.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
1
Jumping Off Freight Train As It Passed Through Town
A man leaped from a fast moving freight train about 8 o clock Tuesday evening as it went through this place. He escaped serious injury and sought medical attention. Police and railroad officials investigated the incident.
Unconscious Young Worker Injured Jumping From Freight Train
John W. Grindle, 22, of North Webster, employed by Boshbong & Snake in ditch dredging south of town, was found unconscious after leaping from a fast moving freight train near the station around eight o clock. Doctors have little hope for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Webster
Boshbong & Snake
Tragic Injuries After Sudden Boxing of Track Near Station
Tuesday evening Grindle was found unconscious in a ditch beside the road crossing east of the station by Abe Prizer, Mat Snider and Charles Brown. Doctors reported two deep forehead wounds, a severe skull fracture, brain exposure, and additional injuries after what may have been an attempt to jump from a moving train. Grindle, who had been in Warsaw earlier and rode freight No. 65, remained in critical condition. his brother Charles R. arrived from North Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grindle
Abe Prizer
Mat Snider
Charles Brown
Warsaw
Grindel
Ira Burk
Charles R
North Webster
Bids Sought for District Five School Conveyance
Sealed bids will be received until Saturday August 21 at 2 pm for the contract to convey scholars of district five Lake Township to and from Silver Lake schools. Right reserved to refuse any or all bids. J L Arthur Trustee Lake Township. A fresh supply of candies at Zims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
J. L. Arthur
Trustee Lake Township
Greatest of All Clearance Sales in Wa bash county
A second week Anniversary Clearance Sale at Goldsmith & Boots, One Price, Up-to-date. Advertises new goods at rummage sale prices with emphasis on exceptional values and early buyer advantage in Onester township and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
Onester
Goldsmith
Junior League Picnic at Lake Outing Enjoyed
The Junior League of the M. E. Church held a Tuesday lake picnic led by Rev. and Mrs. Sarah, Mrs. McKrill, and Miss Ferree. Children played games while an evening lunch was served, and everyone left happy and pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
M. E. Church
Sarah
McKrill
Ferree
August Weather Outlook With Storms And Frost Risk
The forecast notes hot conditions around the 8th to 12th followed by a storm period from the 12th to 17th with a central focus on the 14th and 15th. Cooler air arrives afterwards with possible hail in the latter half of August. Frost is expected later in the month.
Injured Farmer Hurdles Ringed Barbed Wire Incident
Jay Ault sustained severe cuts to his breast and arm last Monday evening while freeing a horse trapped in a barbed wire fence on his northwest of town property. The horse suffered notable injuries including a deep leg wound. Ault faces pain and inconvenience though injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Ault
Mr. Ault
Election of Trustee at German Baptist Brethren Church
Notice dated for the regular quarterly meeting at the German Baptist Brethren Church 64 miles east of Silver Lake on Saturday August 6, 1904 to fill the vacancy caused by Enoch Snell’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Brethers Church
Silver Lake
Enoch Snell
Special trains to Winona with Creatore concert dates
A special train service to Winona will run on August 11 17 and 19 providing an option for travelers to spend a day at the park while Creatore and his Italian band perform. Check the issue for train times and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Creatore
Injured Logging Accident Near Mount Pleasant
J F Skinner received a severe injury to his left ankle last Saturday while loading logs in woods north west of Mount Pleasant. A sapling swung like a spring pole and struck his leg as he tried to move it. He finished his load and drove home, but swelling forced shoe removal and sock cutting. Doctors found no broken bones but he is out of work for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jury
Mount Pleasant
Excursion notes and crop prospects from Zion North Dakota
A communication from George Rhodes of Zion North Dakota reports highly encouraging crop prospects for the season. He farmed 190 acres wheat 60 oats 40 barley 80 spelt and 20 flax and notes his 4000 bushel wheat granary will be filled requiring ground stacking. He predicts strong help demand to care for the crop and urges subscriptions to the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhodes
Zion
N.D
Better Look Out, Boys Crime Cited For Night Loafing
A local notice warns youths who roam at night risk disorderly conduct and escalating trouble. It cites an example of rotten apples pelting a veranda as proof such acts are not harmless fun and may draw legal consequences.
Harvey J Leonard Deliberately Ends Life in Indianapolis
The report states Harvey J Leonard intentionally took prussic acid and died at the Sherman House in Indianapolis after planning his suicide. Authorities listed the incident as a self inflicted death with no further details available.
Leonard Harvey D Leonard Dies by Own Hand in Silver Lake
The Bade family funds note explains business and funeral plans. Harvey D Leonard, son in law to James Meek, is reported dead by his own hand. Funeral occurred on Sunday in Alexandria. A telegram notifying the death arrived Friday or last week, shocking Mrs Meek and James Meek. Continued to fourth page sixth column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meek
Harvey d. Leonard
Mrs. Meek
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W.grindle
North
Webster
John W. Grindle
Lake’ Town
Zim’s
Sary
J.F. Skinner
North Dakota
Indianapolis
Benton Harbor
Harvey J. Leonard Deliber
Ately
Sherman
Leonard
Citizens of
Alexandria
Dickey & Sons
Ind
Indiana
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