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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-27

We guarantee every yard of Carpet
sold under our roof. In one, two
or any number of years, we will
replace it cheerfully if it proves
other than we tell you. We take
all risks. Think of this when buy
ing a carpet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-27
Quantities:

We are among the largest spot cash
buyers in this country-this affects
prices strongly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

John Casey. q farmer residing in the
west part @? Bennington, susJO nod n frac-
ture Of the leg by jumping from a wagon.
\ young man named Wilcox. from Mas-a-
chusetts, has been engaged a general score
tarv of the Renu ugtou Young Nor's Chris
tian association.
Merritt Barber, formerly of Pownal, but
now colonel in the regular army, and sta
toned a st. Paul, Mimi, is visiting friends
in southern Vermont,
The managers OF the row opera house at
bennington hope to secure an engagement
with Annie Pixiey, the we.l-known New
York actress, for the opening entertain
ment.
The story and half farm dwelling of
George Il. Moore on Frosnect street Ben
niugton, was entirely consumed 10y fire early
lest week Wednesday. The origin Of the fire
is not known. The loss is 5000; Insurance.
$500
Henry Starbird, who works ut the Ben
nington electric light station, wLio at
work Wednesday night va. cnught by the
revolving te.t ard thrown over the shaft
ing, injuring ono leg and inHictung other
bruises The bsit was qucEly stopped and
he was released
Z. II. Nclntyre's store at Bennington
was broken into Sunday night, entrance
being effected by breaking out a light Of
glass In door. The money drawer was
torn OF and what money there was in it,
not over "a, taken. The store appeared to
have been TansncKel but no goods were
taken. There 10 no clue as yet.
Tho seventh annual meeting Of the Yer
mont Christian Ende0yor union Will he
hold at bennington, the 24tb, 18th and 10Th.
1. d.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
CRAFTSBURY
RUTLAND COT NTY.


The benson congregational society mas
voted to retain hoF. Mr.. Bate az pastor.
Irof. H. W. NIckham has resigned -
position as principal Of tho Cnstlcton public
school
George Chase, aged u, Of Rutland shot
himself in the hand wAti1 playing with u
revolver
Representative p. w. Clement, family
OF Rutland will take up winter quarters in
Boston November /.
\ village meeting to draft n bill for Rut-
lands city charter. has been calod for We'd
nosday afternoon, October 90.
Madame sherman of Poutnov fell down
a nirht Of stairs Mon.lnv. $40 received
only Slight injuries which ia rcmuk4bls
when we consider her advanced age, she be-
ing 50 years old
Roy. Mr.. Perry OF Rutland docs not de
sire another term as State gcoIosist, wa
understand, and name prominently mon
toned for the place ~ that II Eoproseutu-
tiyo Balch of IuuonLursh
The Philharmonic soci,t, OF poultnoy and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

Powell last week columbus day is to
be observed by the G. a. II. post and tho
public schools Friday. IL. S. Vincent is
visiting in Massac husetts &C. Temple and
wife OF st. Adams were in town over Sun
day. "A party of fishermen got their boat
tipped over last Sunday They all got to
the shore, but we're nearly overcome Uy the
cold before they reached shelter
BAKERSFIELD.
George w. Hill, who had the misfortune
to spraiu his ankle at Circuit Falls October o..
is visiting his father.
MONTGOMERY
Mrs H. NJ. Martin went to st. Johnsbu-
ry last week to visit her daughter, who is
attending school there. Our new merchant,
MIR. Rubee, has opened his store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

iroisht depot near barrel of oil, which in
creased rapidly, and but for swift despatch
on Mr.. Wolcotts part, might have re-
suited seriously, The fire is supposed to
have ignited from sparks from locomo-
tive. Charles Jacksons oldest daughter
was seriously i'll last week OF dysentery,
but is now convaloscing Mrs. William
ood's S1th birthday wns celebrated sat
urday Mt her home by party of her friends
who brought testimonials of remembrance
aud good wishes. Among those present
were Mrs Charles Clark aud MIR. and Mrs.
eastman of Georgia. Mrs. Wood was
highly pleased with the affair. Mrs. An
dross OF Malone, ~ y, is in town visiting
at Mr.. II. jackson Miss Phelps of High
gate was in town last week visiting at Cur
us Pratts. Eugene Landon returned last
week to his business in Medford Mass 49,
Miss Dora Clarl; has gone to Hanover, y.
IT,, for n protracted stay ard tho rest of
tde fnmly,havo taken board at the two hotels.
Mrs. {. $. Ashley accompanied Mr.. Ash
ley to Montpelier Tuesday TO remain two
weeks. Mr.. Greene Of the Bradbury piano
firm WINS III town last week doing consider
able business in repairing aud tuning. 49,
Henry Magee went to Sho.burne last week
to make repairs on the grist mill of II. {.
McNnll. Mrs Ransom Levunway's mother
arrived in town Saturday TO remain IA few
weeks Mrs Orrin Landon improved so
rapidly after the operation that she won't
for drive in a weeks time-A lt,lo boy
In his fourth year, whose mamma is in Chi
~ IocelVeu ieIter llo"' nvr "itte"
ed ond IN tolIina ~ il soi1. uI got - Ir,tor
from nv ,,,on1a crd IL wee ,,rnlc ,viv n
frosbir roohtno ~
.
YVES Will O''
Quarterly meeting service was held hero
last Sunday, Presiding Elder Hnutwel being
present,--A flag Will be raised on the school
building on the list, with appropriate OK
ercises. AIR Frank Kay OF Brooklyn, y.
y, arrived at l.. !. llerrick's sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

next Saturday afternoon with the followinI
programme: Teaching among tho ln
dlans,' Miss Gorton; "Lauguage work. II
Miss IIcaly; "Map drawing" Mis-
Townc; Primary geography, - Mrs Townc
advanced geography Miss Moody; gonI
oral discussion OF geography -. Franz
Downcr moves to bis house on Nam stree
this vccs.-Miss Mary Gorton, of Now
Hampton institute, isat Mrs Irviug's Joe
Gililin has bought the house on Bridg,
street occupied by Chauncey Barrows, ant
vii move Nov. 1.-Chauucey Newhal in
tends moving to Barre and engaging in the
grnnito business. --"GriHzly' Brown, al
bolviderc, has been exhibiting his trained
bears, etc, here.
WORTHWHILE.
Postmaster Earle has spent the past weel
with his parents in Michigan Ito return
to Chicago TO attend the Columbian dedica-
ton. Col. y. O. Gates has gone TO Chicago
with Governor Fullers party. Miss Wash
burn of Boston will give n reading in towr
hall Wednesday cvoniny. The pro-
ceed5 go for fund being raised to meet tn,
expense OF the public library rcaaing room
beng open six evenings a week Mrs -
T. Leach md local talent give concert on
Friday evening at town la.l under the an
spices Of the Ladies Circle Of tAc Corrrega.
tional church. Columbus day exercises. by
citilons and school pupils, viii bs held al
town hall Friday afternoon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
uNDERHLLL.

Rev. T. II. Byington, D. d., Of Boston,
arrived in town Friday in company with
T. 3. barney. DR.. Byington aud wife are
making short visit at Deacon Barney g.
Rev, Dr. Byington gave an interesting and
forc.lle discourse in the Congregational
church sunday morning, Mr.. T. b. Barney
has just returned from a live weeka sur
yeying trip in Rutland county and has been
in attendance on the Rutland County Court
for the pact two weeLs, as an expert IN the
case OF Adrich against Griffith. Valentine
Witnoreil Of Cambridge was ia town Tues
day buying potatoes, Henry Lock
lin of Boston was in town last
week visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry
Hale. lie returned home Tuesday,
c. c. Abbott of his place started Monday
morning for NerRennes aud other parts Of
the state on a business trip. A daughter
Of MIR. and Mrs. Albert Right of Fairfield.
who has been visiting her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. B, McDanels returned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

NOTES AND GOSSIP OF DOlNGSl IN THE
FREE PRESS BROAD FIELD.

1hc virooski valley, Villages MP North,
Along otter Creek and by the shores
,1Vhite Eivsr Covered by Special Re
ltltCrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

to bring refreshments. Starksboro band will
furnish music and ut , p. m. speeches will
b. made in tho church by O. l.. Nimblct,
i. A. Hassoltine, A. r. Smith md others.
Pastors rnd the public are cordially invited
to be present. -- Constable Meoch is nblo TO
be out again C, a. Thomas is ditching by
stoam power, with q shovel OF his own in
vention attached. Miss Louise Hono picked
ripe raspberrics tho 18th. There Will be
socable at Mrs. .. Bidwoll's the Goth.
MOOLEBUBY.
Charles Il. Wi,herel of Cornwall,
who is representative from that town to
the Legislature, is setting ready TO send an
other lot Of sheep next week to
South Africa, and Max Kaenbach
viii again 80 with the cargo. -
George ". Pinney has had notice that no
hos boon allowed pension of IS month
Miss Lizzie O'Leory has got back from
California.
NORTH FERRSBURGA.
NJ. T. and s. n. Alton made business
trip TO BOSTON Tuesday and returned Fri
day. Miss Anna Allen loft for Providence
r. L., Tuesday, who're she has a position in
a deaf and dumb school. Mrs. Stephen
Field was found doaa in bod Tuesday morn
ing.--6Ir. Ober of Sandy Hill, y. y, has
formed a singing claas and will give eight
lessons, ending with n concert.
The North ierrisbureh Cornot bend have
been engaged 20 play ot Burlington on Co
umbus day. b. Davis OF Providence, Il.
l., was in town Tuesday, the guest Of NJ. f.
Ailen.-r ID. Percval has sold his apples to
the Nermout Marble company at Proctor.
NEW RAVEN MILLS.
Mrs. Bridget Mack died the 11th aged
50 year,. The funeral took place the 18th
at tho Catholic church in Middle bury.
GRANVILLE.
Harry Keer has gone to the Norwich uni
yers,ty. "A new school house is boiBg built
in the Bagley district. Mrs A. Bcgiev is
quite il.-Niss Ellen Downs was at home
over Sunday. A. Baird and vile have
new boy that arrived oct. l4-lIrs. o. f.
Kennedy visited in Warren last week.
WHITING.
DR. w. ?. Wright is sick with congestion
Of the livor. Ills daughter, Mrs. c. II.
ketcham, with her husband are caring for
him. "A New England supper for the bone-
tit OF the barn flnd of tho Baptist society,
was held at the town hall Friday evening,
October H. The proceeds we're 81 net
aud good time was enjoyed by eli. Our
worthy pastor bas not found any trace OF
his horse which was stolen September II. 1t
is a great ioss to him.
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
William Laquee OF Minnesota is visiting
Horace Laquee IN this village. the school
will celebrate Columbus day with appro.
pirate exercises. Mr.. Albert MONTGOMERY
aud family OF Manchester, ~ H., are visit.
ing Mir. and Mrs. l.. Russell. -Mi,s Alice
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
WILLlSTCN.

The funeral of Alanson Bliss was from
the house Sunday aud he burial was Mt
Essex. His children cams from Alassachu-
s4tts but did NOT arrive until after hi,
death, Mrs, Lockwood is passing away
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20


now edItor-in chief Of 1.-The Tuftonfan. " the
periodical published by the student, "a
Tufts college,
RANDOLPH.
L. j. Blodgett o. Iyndcnville is visitin
hs parents. Moses seymour OF Claremont.
y. H., is in town --prof. Edward Conan.
is taking trip through the West. &C.
Brigham & Co. paid 81 for milk Per hum
drel for the month Of September " S.
Clark is able to be ont Corn is au extra
crop.-Apples are quite plenty.
BRAlNTREE.
George Mudgett had 2 husAing Friday
evening. - Lizzie Bagley has returned u
her home Elisha Ford and wife are r.-
Joicing over the birth Of r daughter. -Nyr-
tic Dunister only child of W. Bauister AL
wife, was talt1n violently NJ Tuesday an
died Friday. Funeral services were held at
the onowsYille church Saturday. Miss Ma
bel jones' a young lady - years Of age,
wns taken i'll in Montpelier came to her
homo on Tuesday and died Wednesday,
Coiunb.s day Will bo celebrated at the Hill
church Friday at ~ 0 clock. All come. aud
bring your lunch.
VEST RANDOLPH.
Mrs. Belle tliut left Monday for Amherst,
Mas, whore sha viii live with her son. =
a. ". Hunter OF Windsor spent SUNDAY in
towD.-NT. b. Wall was absent in New
Loutru, Ct, last week. "A new hook az
ladder truck was cdlel to the fire. depart
mint of the village last week. o. z. Green.
went 10 New ork with two horses for Col.
X. J. EImbaii. Tho Woman's Relief Corr
gave 4 supper in the G. \, r. hal. Saturday
evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
FRANKLIN COUNTY.


don caught fire Wednesday OF last wees,
aud was burned with some of the contents.
William w. Stone ono of the postal
clerks on the st. Alhans and Boston run.
Is candidate for alderman in one Of tho
wards in Concord, y. H., where ho resides
Rev. john ". Beknap, a former pastor
of the Methodist church, Fairfield died last
Saturday in his Slst year ut Troy. \. y.
lie was one of the oldest mentors Of tho
Troy Methodist conference
WEST BERKSHIRE.
Mrs Babcock from Chicago, willow of
Gen. O. t. Babcock, who was drowned on
the coast of Florida, 10 stopping Mt DR..
Goodrich s.-Mr. W. II. Yaw hes gone to
Montpelier for Il weeks stop. Col. l.. G..
Leayens was in town Wednesday Robert
Armstrong and Henry Bnsaaw have OK
chan ged farms DR. johnson has bought
10 Deary house in this village.
hIGHGATE.
A barn on the Martin place owned by c.
X. Logon was burned Saturday. Loss
about $3.50. Mr. and Mrs NJ. Ienlon have
returned from their visit in ca ttenden
county. Leon Cray has gono 10 Now
York city.-A boy at Lewis Scar, makos
him happy. Mrs Yates aud daughter of
RIpef Lea, Mlnn., are tUH guests OF NJ. {.
Yates, Mrs. NJ. W Hodlns has returned
to her New York city ro,denco. A barn
belonging to Myron Greene in the north
part of the town was burned to the ground
with its contents last week
FLETCHER.
Recent visitors in town are Mr. and Mrs.
Charles |. Morse of East Chnrleston, Mrs
Charles Parsons Of Morristown, Mrs.
Elihu Rugglos OF Hyde Park, Mr. Brown of
Hardwick and Miss Ada Robinson of ST.
Albans, Misses Chapman and l.ico hive
returned from the White Mountains. MIR.
Tedford has moved to Fairfax; and Charles
Fox moved to the Gibbs teneinontsthus va
Gated. A son and daughter OF Addison
Carpenter of lfusburgh are visiting rela-
tives here. -Olnoy s. Carpenter has gone
West with |. y. Chase lie helps care for
the cattle which Mr. Chase shipped last
week
MONTGOMERY CENTRE.
Charles Touchette, while running on a
belt in Stiles az Co. 3 saw mill, got his
shoulder put out OF joint. Tho Centre
school, with four other districts, will unite
in celebrating Columbus day. Miss Lizzie
Wright Is home from Boston.
FRANKLIN.
The chicken pie supper given 10y the la
dies Of the II, f.. society Melted about $39.
- 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.


Tho race between the horses Of Grand
lsle WINS trotted Saturday afternoon. The
race WINS milo heats, best three in five, and
was won as follows: Penrl marc Kittie
first, Charley Gordon's mare second Fred
MHrtel's marc third, John PH,zo's Maud
fourth, Il. w. Lndd's John fifth, John Par
kcr's Lockoy sixth.
ALBURGH.
Deputy Collector II. l.. Sowles returned
to duty tho BIB inst. Mrs. VI. T. Good
rich is visiting hor son in Springfield Mass
Several thousand barrels Of applos have
been sold in this county to Western parties.
p ID. jameson had ono horse killed. by
the cars Friday night aud W. T. souio had
ono killed aud tho leg Of another BROKEN at
tho same time.
SOUTH HERO.
j. ID. Heemnu was in town II tcw days last
week Mrs In!l, wife Of Rev. Mr. Hall Of
Pinttsburgh, delivered discourse on tenn
perance ut the Congroga church oct. rs.
Rev. ". g., Clark IL bonrdn. at Henry
Martins, Koc!er'5 Buy. Arthur Robinson
OF Eoaton was In town last Saturday. Tho
loap Year. dance at the town hail last Fri
day evening was II success. -Nil Rivers
and wife Of whitehall arc visiting friends
john Fresh hHs purchased u horse Of
IIshIhhc p. j. Farrell II ia town. Miss
stow II of boston IS visiting Mt Mrs. lizard
iug'r South iioro boasts Of more fast
horses than my town Of At s.la in the State.
Homer keoer ind Joun Smith re.
turned from Loon Lalo Ff,Iuy.-Her-
bert kceior hs- gone 20 johnson 70 clerk in
a tore. v arren Corbin il bct'cr.-Ale lex
F4tIo b. driving q SNOWY par Of 4arr4ls for
the Martin 10Y .-Jn'elh Hualy il to move
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
MIL

Row Mr.. Carter OF Burlington occupied
the Congregational pulpit Sunday morning
in exchange with Rev Mr.. Herrick Mrs,
Carter accompanied him but returned home
Saturday night A small fire was discover
cd Friday morning ON tho platform of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
william 5TOWN.


". i. AlEer has been appointed --s--
master at bloomington.
Orrln MaEoon OF West Derby rsce-:. :
lost part Of his right foot wl.s c...--.-s
between cars.
NEWPORT.
+. \ Brown is making trip ttr----
the " st.-Ihe petit jurors were iisclars
Friday, having served for SO days.
Paul has moved into the Bean tenement 81
Central street. DIR. II. c. Iinkham Of Bur-
linSton was in town Friday. Josef i
Fife OF Fhrnham has moved into the Hall
tenement ON Lake street.
CRAFTSBURY.
Burt Davis has rontcl tho farm belonz iu :.
to the estate Of Mrs Mary Nelson Elmer
S,rAtton ard wifo have gone to Boston
Jack llior and VITO To Canada. Charles
Hoyt has bought the farm belonging TO tho
estate OF Ambrose Chase. Price @lllO.-
Mrs. {. {. Couaut is homo from AtLol,
Mass. -- Columbus day is to hc observed in
district No (. Tho Good lemplari are to
have Il tramp supper the Same evening at
tho town hnll.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
STOME.

Tho Phila May Concert company Of Bos
ton will give a concert at the town hall Fri
day evening, October 2l.-Emar " ado and
family Of Worthwhile are visiting his father
The last teachers meeting Of the fall
term will DO held at the village school house
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
5HELBURNE.

The funeral Of Freddie Maocl;, who died
at his home on Wednesday,, aged ID years,
was he'd Friday afternoon.
Prof. !. A. Obor, who has a singing class
here will, with the assistance of the class,
give a concert Tuesday evening, October
10, at tho Methodist church. William Nc
Neil has given the village school large
bell -Chanuing Y. White Of New Y ork is
visiting his father, Capt. r. j. White. -
Mrs. Allen has purchased n house in Essex
Junction and will move there soon. FIJI
teen OF DR.. Wcbb's carpenters went into
the Adirondacks to work on tho doctor $
new house Friday.
DR., W. S. Webb shipped 105 horses to
New Gogli Sunday. The horses viii be sod
at auction at the Horse Exchange Nedues.
day and Thursday Of this week. food It'd
ing5 day was observed ut tho Methodist
church sunday. The exercises by the chill.
dren were very good Mrs f. Il. Stoddard
has been elected delegate 20 the State y. +
). c. T. convention at Bennington next
week, and Arthur Chapman is n delegate
from the Junior y. r. $. c. +. here. -
Truman Andrews has returned to his home
in Buffalo, n. N.-Rev. j. W. Chapman is
putting furnace into the Methodist par
sonaGe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
MCNKTON.

The public schools in this town ere max
Ing preparations Tor tho celebration Of Co.
lumbus day. The exercises by the schools
nro TO be hold at district No. AT East
Monkton on the 2lst inst new bell is to
he placed on the school house and IA flag
raa'd with appropriate exercises. The
schools viii meet at . u. m. Scholars arc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

Arthur W. DeGoosh Of Bradford i, the
now editor-in chief Of "1he IuftonIau. " tie
periodical published by the stu leuts Of
Tufts college.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
MONTGOMERY CENTRE.

Charles Touchette, while running on
belt in Stiles az Co. 3 saw mill, got hrs
shoulder put out OF joint, Tho Centre
school, with four other districts, will unite
in celebrating Columbus day. Miss Lizzie
Wright Is home from Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
FRANKLIN.

The chicken pie supper given 10y the la
dies Of the H. f. society Melted about $39,
IS. W, Powell Of Jericho visited c. ".
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
nav HAVEN.

Hesmau academy is to co,ehrats October
- by appropriate Crercisea and raising a
LgS. w e1dlg card. are out for the mar
ris.e OF Miss Lotto Eottume Of New Haven
and Mr.. Traverse Brown Of Culpopper Va.
Miss Eta Ihompsou and Airs. T. j.
Wicker have been appointed ny the Chris
tien Endea7or society as delegates to the
Stnte convention az bennington October
@t-2O.--IAe New Haven mail route has
i en- changed. Our m4l is now taken
aboard the cars at 'the shanty" on the
Bristol railroad. Il. Z. Washburn is to
carry the mail uatl the route is bid OF.
Bids are open untl October ~,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
ADDISON.
LlNCOLN.'

Mrs Alba Hanks is quite i'll. At the
'harvest nome supper given at MorEan's
hall last Friday evening Tor the benefit Of
Rev. T. W. Vest, the proceeds amounted
to S4L-Mrs. Hannah Narney is no better
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20

William Laquee OF Minnesota is visiting
Horace Iaquee IN this village. the school
will celebrate Columbus day with appro.
PIRATE exercises -llr. Albert Montgomery
aud family OF Manchester, ~ H., are visit.
ing MIR. and Mrs l.. Russell Miss Alice
ButtIes Of Brandon is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
il Russell
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-10-20
ADDISON COUNTY.

Tho New Haven base ball club recently
defeated tho l}eemHn academy nine by
score Of % to IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-11-01


Cove S. Donovan,a brakeman on the
III, W. IL u. railroad, and living at No.
h23 East Twelfth street, received such
Injuries at the West Yard this morning
as to cause his death later.
/ MIR. Donovan was helping to shift
some cars about 3 O'Clock this morn
ing. at the yard Shifting engine No
20 was pushing the curs and Donovan
was sent ahead to throw a switch. He
did So and while at that work his foot
became fastened in a frog and SO
tightly was 1t held that he was unable
to extricate it.
The other tralnmen were unable to
see him, and the train was soon upon
him. He tried in vain to get loose
while death stared him In the face. The
engineer kept running back. suppos-
ing that Donovan had got on the rear
again. The wheels passed. up his leg.
crushing ii horribly. His left arm was
crushed beside being injured Internal
Ily.
/ His almost lifeless body was picked
up and carried TO the hospital room at
the station house, where he fingered
until Q O'Clock. DIR Draper. who had
been summoned. did all in his power
TO save Donovan but was unsuccessful.
The dead man leaves a wife and a
family. He has been In the employ oil
the conf any for II long time and was
an efficient brakeman. Coroner Sparks
WINS notified and he will hold an in
quest on the body this afternoon.