Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
SAD DEATH OF MIR. KYNE.

Inc community was shocked we'd
nesday noon by the report that Mr..
M. C. Kyne, citizen living near
Tabb's crossing on the B. & O., had
been run over and killed by the cars.
He was farmer, former citizen of
Martinsburg, and well-known in the
county. Being about to commence
harvesting, he came to town Wednes-
day morning to purchase some groc-
cries and other things necessary. He
had been talking with a number of
our citizens, and left town about elev-
en- o'clock, little thinking that he was
hurrying into the jaws of death. The
accident occurred at the Warm Spring
crossing, near where the William
sport pike crosses the G. V. r. R.,
about a mile from town, about 11:20
A, NJ, by the noon train from Harris
burg due here at that time. There is
a deep cut there, from which the train
cannot be seen until right on the track.
He was driving in spring wagon,
which was fairly struck by the engine
and thrown some distance, breaking
it all to pieces, and leaving the horse
run on unhurt. Mr.. Kyne fell close
to the track, on his head, and most
likely against one of the cross-ties.
The train was brought to standstill
about 100 yards from where it struck
the wagon. The conductor and pas
sengers hurried back and the train
was also backed. The unfortunate
man was lying there motionless and
unconscious, with the least percepti-
BILE evidence of life. The body was
put in the baggage car and brought to
the G. V. depot. Five minutes after
its arrival, about II /: 40, he died, un-
conscious, having never spoken nor
given any sign of life or consciousness
except slight heaving of the breast
and trembling motion. A physician
was Immediately sent for, who pro-
nounced him dead.
A coroner's inquest was held at
O'Clock. Coroner Staley empanneled
the following jury: John BOarman,
G. P. Blessing, Jas. Downing, David
Barnett, VIM. Showers, j. w. Pitzer,
James Matthews, j. E. Cox, E. P.
Lighter, E. V. Little, G. S. Moore,
John Paulding.
DIR. J. B. Snodgrass testified that he
was summoned, found the man dead,
with his neck dislocated and four true
ribs broken, three scalp wounds and
some bruises on the side.
Engineer Cameron testified: IL or
10 years on engine, first such accident,
bell ringing and whistle blown, could
not see man on road on account of
embankment, had steam shut off and
down brakes, saw nothing until wag-
on was struck and horse running
away.
George Fayman, fireman: Was
ringing bell, saw hind end of wagon
at moment of collision; running 10 or
Is miles an hour; considers it danger
Gus crossing.
Capt. John Miller, conductor: Felt
air brakes drawn, went to rear of car,
saw that accident had occurred, went
back, found man aside of track,
brought body to depot and sent fol
doctor.
Mr.. fancy, of Baltimore, did moi
hear whistle or bell.
John G.. Stehle, heard bell and wits
tie, was the first to reach place of &C.
cident, mans head resting tight w
against cross-tie, slight signs of life
helped to put body in car; sugar, salt
basket, &C., scattered around.
A few other witnesses closed the
testimony. The jury exonerated thu
railroad employees from all blame, bu
censured the company for having
dangerous crossing unguarded.
The body was dressed and prepared
for burial here, then taken to his lat,
home, bringing sadness and sorrow t,
his aged wife and beloved friends
He was aged about 65 years. Inter
ment in st. Joseph's Cemetery Thurs
day afternoon.