Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-09

IL very uncOmIOrtaDle TOT even those
who were uninjured. The most of
the wounded were lying around on
pallets, made from the cushions, dis
posed of in the most comfortable
position possible, while sheds were
improvised to protect those injured
worst, from the storm in the best
manner possible under the circum-
stances. Little camp fires were kin
died. and the shivering passengers
were lowering over them. 1t was q
distressing scene, and although we
only remained long enough for the
wounded to be transferred to the
relief train, we were there only too
long.
On the bank on the south side of
the creek, between the end of the
baggage car and the track, lay the
only person killed. There, man
whose name is unknown, was found
lying dead, his head crushed. Who
he is, where he was from, or where
he was going, is not known. Howev-
err, the Investigation before the Cor
oner's jury, now being held, may
possibly throw some light upon the
matter, and reveal his identity. On
the body of the man killed was the
following memorandum: ga. III
brigh, North Clark street, near North
street, Chicago.
Harvey Hopkins, baggageman, of
Keokuk, is perhaps the worst injured
of all. His skull is fractured, and he
is delirious most of the time. His
recovery is considered matter of
doubt, with tho probabilities against
him.
F. V. Simmons, of 81 Park Place,
NY, is badly injured in the spine,
with some ribs fractured. He is of
excellent grit, and although he may
recover, he is badly hurt.
Martha King, of Douds Station, in
4 iured in the side and shoulder
ribs fractured severely injured.
] Mrs. Sophronia Spilker, of Muncic,
1 Ind, both wrists broken will recover
without doubt, although she is far
down the shady side of life.
i j. M. Barlow, Z. S. Express Mes
senger, one of the best sort of fellows,
had shoulder badly bruised and a
leg cut. He is all right, or will be in
short time.
George Kemper, Mail Agent, face
cut. He took the thirty foot ride
through the air, and like his car, lit
wrong end up. He bled pretty freely,
but is not seriously injured.
i Harry Roberts, Boonsboro, Iowa,
slightly injured in the head.
j j. ID. Custer and wife, of Keokuk,
took flying trip also. Mr.. Custer
was only partially recovered from the
effects of a recent railroad accident,
and his wife was taking him home.
He received some additional bruises,
but nothing serious. If VIC were in
|, Clusters place we should remain in
this town until we got well, and then
walk home.
Mrs. Howard, Of Keokuk, with three
children, escaped with few slight
!. bruises.
Mrs. DR.. Hubbard, of this city,
+ head cut and bruised and arm hurt
Her little son, probably four years OF
age, collar bone fractured.
David Whitney and wife, of Wis.
cousin, were considerably bruised
about the head and face. They were
returning from attending the funeral
of their daughter, and had with them
little grand daughter, about two or
, three years of age. A PANEL between
: the windows had been broken by the
fall of the. car, and into this little
space the baby had been crowded
head first, with its grand parents on
top. Mr.. Goldsmith, of Keoknk, in
formed us that the little one came out
of the wreck growing, without a
: scratch.
' l.. w. Chittem, of Chatswoi til, Ills.
hip cut aud arm bruised.
10 Fry Of this city, badly scared
i and head cut slightly. Pop" is all
. right and does not complain at all.
Conductor Craw ford was caught in
close quarters anG was flattencd oui
as thin as board. He went home
, last night.
John F. Kerr, brakeman slightly
: injured.
Ann Kern, of Bear Creek, Ills, Sc
we're cut on the head. :.
Geo. B. Owen, of Winstead, Con,
cut in the face.
III. II. Meek, Of Bonaparte, got
good shaking up, as was the case witt
Wm Goldsmith, of KeOkuk. They
, are both good nurses and worked like
heroes to remove the wounded and
, make them as comfortable as possible
They were ably assisted by Mr.. Bur
, lingame of this city, and perhaps by
others whose names We have not a
hand.
/ @. T. johnson, a X. " ID. ~, con.
\ ductor returning from pes Moines
b was occupying private apartments
J. and was slightly en- dishaJile at thu
J, time Of the accident. He wasn't hurI
h much.
: Mr.. Pinkham of this rity was also
o on the train, bpt escaped uninjured
! As soon as possible the wounded
8 were removed to the train, fires in
4 creased, stimulants administered, and
9 in very short time the wounded
o were unloaded at the depot hotel ani
: made as comfortable as possible.
!. Only three or four are badly hur
\ and the balance haye oil been sent t
g their homes. Let us hope this will
o be the last accident of the sort W
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