The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-08-30
EAST END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country and in Town.


FEARFUL ACCIDENT AT CALHOUN FALLS.
On last SATURDAY night freight train No. 2i
OF the Seaboard Air Line as II sped on its
way from Abbeville 10 Atlanta, suddenly
and without warning ran into an open
switch, crashing into wreckage or mate.
rial train that bad gone into the siding for
the night splitting the cab and killing one
In the wreck and died before he could be
rescued.
Train No. 81 was dersiled and went rolling
engine and dumping out several tons Of coal
which covered the engine under which engi-
neer Syfan was fastened, besides being en-
tirely buried out OF sight by the huge mass OF
coal while the wreck ed train was on tire
burning toward the engine under which be
was fastened; bis cries were heard and
willing hands and brave hearts nothing
dsun ted by the awful scene, began to shovel
the coal that bid the faithful eng neer out
OF sight. and at 2.25 O'Clock, alter being
buried alive about 8 hours he was rescured,
and taken To the hotel where the Physiclsn
OF the road, DR.. Neufer, together with Doc.
tors L. T. and James Hill, and DR.. c. G.
Gambrell took him In charge and did all
that could be done TO allsy his intense suf-
feriug. His right leg being broken below the
putation may yetbe necessary. although every
means that the best medical skill can sug-
gest are being used to save the limb.
Engineer Syfan Is one among the many
and has the esteem, respect, and love OF all
officers and men Of the road who rejoice
with bis family that he escaped with
his life, for surely, no man could escape
gine and tons OF coal resting upon him, only
by miricle.
Mr.. Sy fan will never forget. and feels deep
indebted to DR.. Killipgsworth OF Abbeville
who being at Calhoun Falls, Immediately
went TO his rescue and az soon as he was un.
covered, and before any Physicians had ar
rived, admin istered an opiate TO relieve bis
houn Falls held his b head and comforted him
until he was entirely released and in charge
Of his Physicians, His heart goes out In
deepest gratitude to all who assisted in his
rescue,
Engineer Sy fans fireman was thrown upon
the boiler and was badly scalded.
SUMMARY OF THE WRECK.
One man Adolphus Donaldson killed.
Engineer q. w. Syfan right leg broken and
crushed. G. H. Hinnei, fireman scslded,
Milburn Peek and w. l.. Menis were all In.
iured but none seriously.
Nine cars we're burned.
This fearful accident was caused by an
open switch, the switch rod heins en- tirely
discopn ected, and the nut which which
fastened 1t thrown away.
Railroad Detectives are at work. on the
case,
After all the awful scene and amid the
glare OF the angry flames OF the, burning
cars was To be seen the "white light" that
gave engineer Syfan free road, and right TO
60 forward which he did until he was check.
ed by the unexpected and fearful crash. Ol
course the white signal light" will entirely
exhonorate him from any and all blame.
NEWS IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Miss Corrie Klllingsworih and Miss Vir.
ginia Gum ell have gone 10 Atlanta 10 at
tend a business college.
Miss Latimer, OF Green wood, Is the gnest
Of Mrs. Lambert Caldwell.
Mrs. J. G. Marshall and children after a
pleasa Mt stay with relatives returned to their
home In Anderson last Monday.
Many friends of Mr.. WIN Gilbert Will be
glad TO learn that be is doing nicely and at
this writing Is getting on as we'll al could be
Hon. Wyatt Aiken and Postmaster LlHk
! had business on route last Monday.
Mr.. V. Ham mond left Monday for Spar.
| tanburg where he will visit bis son Mr.. y. Z.
| Hammond. and will aso make stay at
| Glenn Springs before be returns.
Master Charlie Hammond after spending a
week In the city with his little friends left
| Monday for his home in Spartanburg.
| Miss Ellen Gambrell took advantage OF the
excursion last Monday to visit the Gate
| City.
| A. NJ. Hill and Sons store ON main street
| Is being repain ted and Thoroughly renovated
| TOR MIR. g. ]. Link who will open up bis stock
"big ad." and you will get the inside track in
bargains which he will offer.
The Abbeville merchants are all brushing
up and getting ready for fall business Old
clerks are changing around, and new Qner
coming In.