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DREADFUL ACCIDENT
11 December 1858 New Albany Daily Ledger
Posted by Debbie Jennings
A shocking accident, resulting in the death of Anderson Johnston, Esq.,
of Putnam county, occurred at Cloverdale on Thursday
afternoon at about 4 o'clock. It appears that Mr. Johnston was on the N A
and Salem Railroad train going to Greencastle, and when it
arrived at Cloverdale, he stepped out on the platform of the station to
speak to some of his aquaintances. The bell was rung to start,
and just as the cars commenced moving Mr. Johnston stepped onto the
platform of the car, when some portion of his dress caught in
a way as to wheel him around and throw him between the station platform
and the cars, though still on his feet. As the cars moved he
was wheeled round and round in an extremely narrow space, till his eyes
were almost forced from their sockets and blood matter gushed
from his mouth and nostrils. The cars were stopped as soon as possible,
and Mr. Johnston taken to the house of a friend, where he
gave directions for placing the pillows and bedclothes, telling his
friends to be in no alarm, as he was not seriously injured. But he soon
sunk, and about 11 o'clock died.
Mr. Johnston was one of the most highly respected and prominent citizens
of Putnam county, and lately it's Sheriff. He was a brother
of Senator Johnston, of Putnam. He leaves a large family to mourn his
untimely death. We understand that no blame attaches to any-
one on the train, as the bell was rung as usual, in advance of starting.
RUN OVER BY STREET CAR
Indianapolis Sentinel; May 17, 1879
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind.-- A street car this afternoon ran over the little daughter
of George Marshall, city treasurer, severely injuring her. The wounds, though
serious are not considered dangerous.
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Indianapolis Sentinel; April 13, 1880
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind. -- Mrs. L.L. Campbell and her daughter, Mrs.
Goodwin and child of Fillmore were driving through the city
yesterday when their horse took fright and ran away. The inmates
of the buggy were thrown out and severely injured, Mrs. Campbell
sustaining a dislocation of the left shoulder, Mrs. Goodwin a
fracture of the left leg and the child a cut in the forehead.
This evening they have sufficiently recovered to be removed to
their homes.
McKay-Arnold Lightning Strike
IOWA
"Daily State Register", News, 27 August 1869
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Indianapolis, Aug. 26. -- James McKay (or McKey) and Henry Arnold, farmers residing near Greencastle, Ind., were instantly killed by lightening yesterday afternoon. They were at work on the farm some distance from the house when a shower came up. They found shelter under a tree which was struck by lightening.
Talbott Killed by Lightning
"Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel", 30 July 1879
Posted by Debbie Jennings
During a storm Wednesday afternoon, David Talbott, an old citizen of Greencastle, was struck
by lightening, and instantly killed.
Leachman Killed by Tree OHIO
"Cincinnati Commercial Tribune", Paper, 2 December 1881
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., December 1. -- Daniel Leachman, a farmer residing six miles northwest of here, went coon hunting last night and treed a coon. He cut the tree down and it fail on him, mashing him to a jelly, killing him instantly.
Hepler Falls From Bridge
OHIO
"Cincinnati Commercial Tribune", NEWS, 22 May 1882
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., May 21,-- Levi Hepler, aged forty, a well known farmer of this county, in getting of a Vandalia freight train, ten miles west of here, at 10 o'clock last night, fell from the bridge, thirty feet, on to a pile of stones, killing him instantly.
Stratton-Stillwagon Killed by Train OHIO
"Cincinnati Commercial Tribune", NEWS, 26 June 1882
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., June 25,-- Rufus Stratton and brother-in-law, Stillwagon, while out driving today were run into by the Indianapolis and St. Louis passenger train, and seriously, possibly fatally injured. It is reported the same engineer and engine killed Mr. Tarr at the same place one year ago.
Robert Bond Burns to Death MISSOURI
"Kansas City Times", Paper, 5 February 1891
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Robert Bond, aged 80 years, was burned to death in his home near Greencastle, Ind., Tuesday.
Bowman Severs Head>
MISSOURI
St. Louis Republic," Paper, 8 August 1891
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., Aug.7. -- Albert Bowman, aged 14, while climbing on a Vandalia freight train in this city today, fell, the wheels severing his head from his body.
Greencastle Boiler Explosion
ILLINOIS
"Chicago Herald," Paper, 5 October 1891
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., Oct. 4. ---
Last night the boiler in the works of the Greencastle Brick, Lime and Stone Company exploded, killing James Howlett and badly injuring James Able. The cause of the explosion was lack of water.
O'Connell-Foran Buggy Accident
"The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois 3 June 1896
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., June 2 --- John O'Connell and John Foran, two young men of this city, went buggy riding last evening, when their horse ran away. Foran sustained injuries that resulted in his death this morning. O'Connell's leg was broken in two places.
Three Year Old Burns to Death "Indiana State Journal," News, 21 April 1897
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., April 19. --- The three year old daughter of Wesley Horney was burned to death today near this city by playing near a toy furnace, its clothing catching fire.
Three Year Old Burns to Death
"Indiana State Journal," News, 21 April 1897
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., April 19. --- The three year old daughter of Wesley Horney was burned to death today near this city by playing near a toy furnace, its clothing catching fire.
Carl Hoffman's Legs Crushed "Indiana State Journal," News, 27 October 1897
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., Oct. 25. --- Carl Hoffmann, the fifteen old son of Hermann Hoffman, a wholesale tobacconist of this city, had both legs crushed of by a freight train on the Big Four Railroad this evening. Hoffmann and companions were about the train, when it backed over the unforunate lad. Physiciana amputated both legs tonight, and regard the injuries as fatal.
Houcks Home Burns Down
"Indiana State Journal," News, 22 December 1897
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Greencastle, Ind., Dec.20 -- Fire last night destroyed the residence of Jonathan Houck, near this city. Mrs. Houck, aged eighty-six, was lying at the point of death and was removed with difficulty to the residence of a neighbor. Her husband is eighty-eight years old, and they have been married sixty-five years. Loss, $3,000, with no insurance.
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