Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-25


and while Mr.. Moscript and physicians
were hurrying to the scene the news
spread like wildfire to every home and
place of business aud the prayers and
condolences of all followed the parent on
his terrible mission 10 relieve. so far as
possible, the sufferings OF his son. All
other matters were for the time placed in
the back ground, as the calamity stunned
and paralized all.
Details were ineagre in regard TO the
accident for many hours, and all hoped
that some mistake bad been made. but
the arrival Of the parent and physicians
with the mangled remains of Walter,
confirmed the worst fears.
The accident which caused the death
occurred at 4:2o O'Clock Monday after
noon on the wagon road from the Brigh-
ton mine connecting with the road in
South rulch at Freeland. He was COM
ing down with four-ton load of ore
driving four horses, when he was thrown
from the seat by the wagon striking
rough part of the road or rock. The
front wheel OF the wagon passed over the
lower part OF his chest, but he managed to
escape the rear wheel. The horses ran
down the road short ways, one OF the
wheelers being dragged some distance
until they were turned to the high side of
the road and stopped.
Eddie Broad aud William Nudge were
the first persons to reach the injured man
and when the former arrived Walter was
sitting up in the road leaning on one
hand, he was in great pain and had been
trying to get up TO follow the team
When Nudge came they attempted to
raise him up, but he told them not to try
and lift him up for j, would kill him.
Broad then ran to telephone and sum-
moned assistance. DIR. George Atcheson
went Immediately to Freeland and
wagon was secured in which he was
brought to the city where he arrived at
about $50 O'Clock. He was taken to the
hospital. where as soon as possible
examination was made by the physicians.
he was in terrible agony, but was con-
scious almost until the time of his death
which occurred at 100 O'Clock. The
immediate cause of bis demise was rup-
ture Of the liver although he was intern
ally injured otherwise that would have
made his recovery impossible. Much
hope was expressed that he would pull
through, on account of his robust health
and strength, but the injuries were of
!. Ia CnnSftfn-
tion was unable to overcome the severe
shock.
The deceased, Walter Theodore Mos
cript was born in Pennsylvania on May
10, 1877, and with his parents removed
to this state when 81 years of age. He
was a member of the Chapter, A. F. & A
NJ, Eastern Star and of the Elks. all of
these organizations being represented at
the funeral ceremonies, the Chapter be
ing in immediate charge.
The funeral services were held at the
PRESBYTERIAN church Thursday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. The Rev. o. l.. Orton of
the NJ. E. church conducting the services.
The Fire Department, The Order of
Eastern Star, the Elks and the Masonic
fraternities attending as organizations.
The floral tributes were many and beau
tiful At the cemetery the Masonic cere-
mony was used. and the B. p. o. Elks
performed the last sad rites as all that
was mortal of noble boy was consigned
to Mother Earth. The surviving mem-
bers of the family have the sincere SYM
pathy of the entire community in their
bereavement.
Mrs. s A. Moves and daughter Mary