The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-02-02
Superintendent Arthur Sinsel, Of the b.
& o., Killed.
Wheeling Register of 25th.


One of the most deplorable acct
dents occurring in this city for long
time past, happened at the b. q O.
depot about a quarter past 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The victim
was Arthur Sinsel, Supervisor of
Bridge Building and Water Stations
on the road, and one of the oldest
officials as he was one of the best
known, in the employ of the com
pany.
For some time past Superintendent
Sinsel has been occupied in this city,
overseeing the construction of the B.
d .. improvements to the bridge
across the creek at Main street, and
his car, for the accommodation of
himself and immediate subordinates,
was standing ON the western side
track, just about opposite the foot Of
Twenty first street. About quar-
ter past 2 yard engine No. 8, Engin-
eer Lambert at the throttle, backed
out of the freight station, and started
south, running along the track i'm
mediately east of the one upon which
Mr.. Sinsels car was standing. The
engine ran very smoothly, making lit
tie noise, and just as it was within a
few feet of. the Superintendent car,
Mr.. Sinsel came hurriedly out on the
platform, and not seeing the ap-
preaching engine, swung himself
down upon the track. He was struck
in an instant, without being seen by
the engineer, or before he had chance
to realize his danger. The accident
was witnessed by some workmen at
a little distance, and they shouted
the warning to the engineer and also
gave the alarm to some of the yard
men, but as there was train stand
ing betv cen these latter and the en-
CINE, they could not at once compre-
bend what was the matter.
Mr.. Sinsel was removed at once to
the North Wheeling hospital where
he died at 2 a. m. Friday.
In accordance with instructions re-
ceiyed by wire Thursday evening
from General Manager w. NJ. Glenn
ents, that official was at once notified
of Mr.. SinsePs death, and telegraph
ed to the company's officials to fur
nish special train to bear the re-
mains to Grafton the home of the
bereaved family. The train left. at
II a. M, the body, in handsome
casket, being in Master of Transpor-
tation Cromwell's private car, sur
rounded by the family and friends.
Several Masonic officials and B. & O.
attaches, and other personal friends
accompanied Mrs. Sinsel and her
son-in-law, Mr.. A. G. Dayton, on the
train.
A Grafton correspondent wired his
paper as follows:
The remains of the late Arthur
Sinsel reached here few minutes
after 8 o'clock this afternoon, and
were met by deputation of the
Masonic fraternity and a large num-
Der of friends who had congregated,
upon the arrival of the special train
bearing the remains.
The aged mother of Mr.. Siusel,
who resides near Pruntytown, was
at his late home upon the arrival of
the family and the meeting was truly
affecting.
The private car of Mr.. Cromwell
was attached, to the train for the
convenience of the members and
friends of Mr.. SinsePs family.
The funeral services will take place
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock
under the auspices of the Masonic
fraternity. Rev. Mr. Robertson, of
Martinsburg, will preach the funer-
al sermon in accordance with an
understanding when Rev. Mr. Robert
son was pastor of the Grafton Bap-
fist church. A number of Wheeling
gentlemen and Baltimore q Ohio
officials accompanied the remains
here.
The general expression and feel
ing among all citizens is that this
town has suffered deplorable loss
in the death of Mr.. Sinsel, and one
that will be felt for long time to
come.
The family of Mr.. Sinsel consisted
Of five daughters and two sons.
You ale missing great bargains if
you don't come to our clearance sale,
as we are determined to close winter
stock regardless Of cost TO make
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