Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26

Mr.. Strstmsns Accident and Death.
Dodgeville Sun Republic.
F. w. Stratman, the veteran propri-
etor of the Stratman wagon works in
this city was fatally injured il, run
away accident mile north of Linden
Wednesday evening. He was thrown
out of the buggy and dragged about .
quarter of mile over the frozen
ground sustaining bruises and cuts
about the head, broken shoulder bone
and severe internal injuries.
He was taken back to Linden by DR..
Blanchard and died at the Hicks hotel
the following morning, surrounded by
his heart-broken children, and without
regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Stratman was returning from a
business trip to Miffiin, and according
to the story of an eye witness of the
tragedy, Mr.. Adams, he was thrown
out of the rig by the jolting of the
buggy, the roads at the point where
the accident occurred being very I'M
even. In falling he became entangled
in the lines or wheels and the then
| frightened horses started to run.
When picked up he was unconscious
and remained in this condition until his
death. His clothing and one shoe were
torn off in the terrible and fatal expert
ence.
DR.. Pearce and the members of Mr..
Stratman s family were summoned and
remained with him all night, but medi-
cal skill and loving care could not re-
vive him.
| Mr.. Stratman had a narrow escape
earlier in the day while on his way to
Mifiii1, barely escaping being struck by
the north-bound M. P. & N. train south
of Linden.
Mr.. Stratman was born at Kronen-
berg in Rhensh Prussia in 1892 and or
October 10, 1852 was married to Anna
Tesche. In the spring of 1854 he came
to Galena, Ill.,, where he was employed
bv the firm of Evans & Adams. In the
early sixties he came to Dodgeville,
Wis, and formed a partnership with
the late Peter Spang, which continued
for twelve years. He was afterward:
head of the firm of F. w. Stratman &
Co. and then the sole proprietor Of the
extensive wagon, carriage and pillow
works in this city. Last September hi
disposed of the plant to number Of
business men of this city and was still
managing its affairs until they coult
take full control of it. He was widel,
known, and his many friends are scat
tered over wide extent of country.
On March d, 1906, Mr.. Stratman los
his lifelong companion, his wife, will
whom he had travelled this life's rug
ged path for over one-half a centur,
and he had never fully recovered from
the shock of her death.
Thirteen children were born tgs Mr.
and Mrs. Stratman and of thesJ bu
four survive, the others having died il
infancy. Those surviving are: G. Ed
ward, Emma MRS. Warren Thomas)
Frederick w. Jr., and George W., al
living in this city.
The funeral was held Sunday, tn,
masonic order having charge OF thu
body. A large gathering of Mason
from neighboring towns were in atten
dance.
When the | :05 train from Chicago
arrived Friday at Edgerton couple o
badly frightened tramps jumped from
the blind baggage" and reported tina
a companion had been hurled from tn,
platform as the train rounded the curry,
coming up from Rock river; and his re
mains would probably be found groun,
up and scattered along the track. Kel
ey's switch crew were on the siding
gnu iit " do W run uoW1 "
the scene and bring in the victim. Blu
to their surprise they encountered the
man about half way to the river. walk
ing into town, none the worse for being
hurled from train running at high
speed. When questioned as TO how it al
happened he stranger said that wher
the train struck the abrupt curve he was
thrown from the head end and in falling
grabbed the hand rail which tipped hin
IN between the engine and baggage can
for an instant while the next lurch OF
the train threw him outside of the rails
when he was compelled to let go his
hold and he took header into the ditch.
1t seems almost miracle that he should
escape without as much as a scratch,
but lie lives to tell of the experience OF
being hurled from a 50 mile an hour
train that few men could go through and
come out alive. Charlie Cox, son of G.
q. Cox of Waldwick, was fireman on
the train and he informed Tribune
representative that the tramp's escape