Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-12

Tie discovery was made by his Son-in-
law, Claude T.. Warren, and Messrs
w. =. Bergman, Fred Trot and Ernest
Mcintosh, guests at the home of the de-
ceased
Mr.. Biundon's son, Waters. about
eleven years Of age, was killed about
twelve years ago on the railroad within
hundred yards OF the spot where his
fathers body was found this morning
The boys body was discovered the fol-
lowing morning.
Mr. Blundon left his home last evening
about 1:30 o'clock. and as it was his
custom To retire between and O'clock
his failure to return home caused Mrs.
Blundon, about $50 O'Clock this morn
Ing to arouse her son-in-law. Mr..
Warran, who instituted j search. ;ic-
colnpanied, stated, by Messrs Berg
man, Trot and Mcintosh. After looking
around the house the party went on
the railroad track, and about thirty-five
yards above the Blundon railroad cross
ing. Mr. Bundon's coat and vest We're
found. About twenty-five yards further
up the track, the renla ms were discov-
cred. The body had been dragged fully
fifty yards, and practically cut to pieces.
An undertaken from Bladensburg took
charge of the remains. Justice of the
Peace Dahler, acting coroner. deemed an
inquest unnecessary.
Probably Struck by Fast Train.
Brice Bowie, a neishbor of the de-
ceased. stated today that he spoke to
Mr.. Blundon about O'Clock last even
ing. He was standing on the west side
OF the railroad track, which he had TO
cross 10 get to his home. 1t is pre-
stunned that the fast train that leaves
Washington at q O'Clock struck him. No
funeral arrangements have been an
nounced, but it $ thought the remains
will be brought to this city fo. inter-
ment.
AIr. Blundon was born in Georgetown.
.. C.. in 1S47, and was educated in the
Washington public schools. He first en-
Gased in the grocery business, but in
1919 became a general contractor He
executed many large contracts. notable
among them being the repairing of the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal for a dis
lance CT five miles after it had been
practically destroyed in the year Of the
JonnstoWn flood. Mr.. Blundon repaired
the canal il thirty DAYS at cost To the
company OF $35, 900. Shortly after til 5 lie
toCil charge, as lessee, of the Seneca
stone quarry and placed ii on a paying
basis. In 1889 he removed to Riverdale
AMI built a handsome home. Oak Villa,
where he had since resided with his
family.
When he first came 10 Rivcrdale there
We're not more than dozen houses in
tie vicinity. He was principal y re-
spcnS bic for the organization of the Riv-
erdale Park Company and was lis first
manager. Under his direction the town
rapidly developed. until it now has near
ly Loco population.
Prominent in Politics.
Deceased was Il prominent republican
politician. and in 1886 was president of
tie board of road commissioners for
Prince George coun y, having been elect
ed as member OF the board on the
republican ticket. lie was sixteen years
q member of the republican state CEN
trail committee for Prince George county,
but retired at the recent county repub-
lean conven ion. He was a member of
the Evansville Farmers Club of Prince
George county.
For tn. last few years Mr.. Bhlndon
Rad been one OF the prime movers in
the fight against he sale OF Intoxicating
liquors in Prince George county. He was
member of the Catholic Church. and
one OF the main supports of 81 Jerome )
Church in Hyatt sville. He was a man of
indie pendent thought. and had the re
10 assert his views IL political, and other
matters.
fie leaves wife. who was Miss Waters
OF Washington: three daughters, Mrs.
Frank Is Bombergcr Of College Park :;
Mrs. Claude f.. Warren of Riyerlale and
Miss Marie Biundoa and sou. Master
Paul Blundon. also two brothers. w. G..
Blundon. well known contractor. and
Alexander Blundou, attache of the
weather bureau. and three sisters. Mrs
William Benham. Mrs Laura Bann and
Mrs. Mercer +. Ma yield. all of this city.
The news of MS tragic death spread
ia 0idly throughout the county. were h.
was widely known and universally
respected Mr. Biundon tad been some
what indisposed for several months and
to neighhors lie complained of having an
almost constant headache. Ju.y last
lie was ruck in the head by base ball
and rendered unconscious. II is thought
by some that he was attacked by vertigo
In crossing he track. aad was killed be-
fore regaining consciousness,
The body OF Mrs. Helen Lane, who died
at the residence o. her son-in-la1. X V.
John Johns. in tbs city. buried in
the family lot in the cemetery at Fred
erivksourg Va. Rev. j. YATES Dow man
o. Richmond offciated N HE an raj.
Ms. Ian. was sghts-SiA Years old ard
tie widow ~ John G. Lane, who formerly
lived IA: Rrnmpton. on Macyes Heights.
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