The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-07-16

Ab eOOn as Mche0n went down, wall
bright turned his attention to Mr.. Mooney;
he put the chain which was attached to the
bow of the boat, into his hand, and told him
to hold on to 1t and he would save him. He
then tried to take off his coat SO that he
could swim easier; but before he had got 1t
of, he saw that Charley had lost his hold
and was sinking. He Immediately dove af-
ter him, raised him to the surface, again put
the chain in his hand, and said, snow,
Charley, hold on; am good swimmer and
csn save you" He replied, at is of no use,
viii; | must go down." He encouraged
him to hold on, and made another effort 10
get his coat of; turning again he saw he had
lost his hold the second time, and was out Of
hisreach. He said, ~ am going"
He was dressed in dark clothing, wore
light colored hat, which he pulled tight on
his head before he sank. He seemed to bal
arce Tor moment or two, then was soon
lost to human sight. Mr.. Wallbridge says
the water being very clear, and by the con-
trast between his hat and clothing, he could
see him for about twenty or thirty feet as he
gradually settled to the depths.
Mr.. Wallbright was now opposite the first
vessel in the tow; they threw him two lines,
but he could not reach either one Of them;
the next boat threw him line which he
caught and wound around his wrist; in haul
ing him to the vessel he was twice pulled ur
der the bow; they lowered a ladder and
sailor went down and lifted him out of the
water.
When these unfortunate men found they
were in danger, they gave signal of distress,
but the steamer paid no attention to them,
only sounded her whistle and kept straight
on her course There is great indignation
against the Captain and crew for their in :
human act. Mr.. Wsllbridge says that Char
ley was perfectly calm and cool and went
down without a murmur or struggle, and
died like one who was fully resigned and
willing to 90.
Everything possible has been done to
secure the body; the river has been dragged
for twenty.seven miles; divers have been en-
ployed; a large reward offered, but all of no
avail; although there is yet some hope that
it may be found.
Charley studied telegraphy at Oberlin, be-
gan as operator on the A. s. G. w., (now
N. Y. P. d o. Ry.) at Nankin, went from
there to Ashland, then to several other
offices on the Sd division, coming to Gallon
March lst, 1881, promoted to dispatcher Feb
lst, 1882, resigned Sept 31st 1888, to accept a
similar position on the Chicago g. Alton rail.
way at Huntington, Ind, where he worked
until April 1st, 1884, when, by the reduction
from six to four dispatchers, he lost the
regular work but retained the position
of extra. Early in May he was offered and
accepted the position of train dispatcher on
the Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway, at
Ft. Gratiot, near Port Huron, Michigan. He
worked here eight days when his active and
useful life was SO suddenly brought to 0
close; he served these different parties faith
fully and well in his very responsible posi-
ton, giving the best of satisfaction to bott
officers and train men. He was very indus
trious, not even taking the vacations usually
granted to men in like positions; also grea
reader and student; he devoted all of tn,
time that he could spare from necessar,
exercise to reading and the study Of usefu
books. Had his life been spared there is NJ
doubt but that he would have filled highe
positions of trust. He made many friend
wherever he went Was young man o
irreproachable character, quiet and unassum
ing yet always pleasant and agreeable.
His parents, brothers and sisters resid
near Huntington, Lorain Co., o., and ar
stricken with grief over the loss of this tn
youngest member Of their family; but the
are all Christians, and find solace in beliey
ing in the One "who doeth all things well,
and hath said in His word: "Llke as
Father pitieth his children, SO the Lor
pitieth them that fear him."
A memorial service was held in the NJ.
church at Ft Gratiot, on Sunday, the firs
day Of June. Many of the railroad employe
nuu buCll ldIlluCp WOiO III ubUOuuuuSCs
' was solemn occasion.
The funeral services Of Charles W. Noope
was held in the M, E. church, ofwhich b
: parents and family are members at Huntin,
q ton, Ohio, on the'15tb, inst, which was cor
Quoted by the pastor of the church, ar
some interesting remarks by H. J. Sag
ESQ.,. The church was filed to oyerflowip,
r many could not get inside. The aoral offe
ings were very fine and appropriate; a beat
!: tiful design, representing large crescent ar
: star supported, on an easel, was sent fro
8 Gallon by number of his young friends.
o Charles w. Mooney was born on Lor
e Island, in HUNTINGTON township, Suffolk *
o Mich, Feb. 20, 1858, and was aged 26 year
= 2montns and 23 days. A.a. B.
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