The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-02-05
W|NTERSTEEN DIES,
TWO OTHER DEATHS
Man Injured in Railroad Ac-
cident Succumbs AT
Hospital.
DEATHS ARE SUDDEN
Travelling Man Found Dead
in Hotel-Barnhardt
Died in Office.
DEATHS ARE SUDDEN

Harry E. Chaplin. 50, Jackson, Mich.
died at the westcott Hotel yesterday
afternoon, death being due 10 heart
failure. Chaplin arrived in this city
Monday evening. He walked TO Knoll
lenberg's store yesterday morning and
while there was taken seriously ill
and was taken to his room at the ho-
cause of the nature of his illness
could afford him very little relief
He was we'll known among travelling
men. The local order OF Masons held
short services at the Pennsylvania sta
ton this morning.
The deceased had been suffering
from heart trouble for several years
and had been warned not to carry
heavy suit cases. The exertion of car
rying them yesterday resulted in his
death, according to Coroner Pierce.
! A brother of Mr.. Chaplin arrived
here last night and took charge of the
body. Mr.. Chaplin has been in this city
several times before. He was a sales
man for the Crown Corset company of
New York City. His body was discov-
cred by one of the employees of Knoll
lenberg's store who went to his room
to inquire as to his condition. His
hand was stretched toward his medi-
cine which was on a small table near
his bed.
Dies At Hospital.
James A. Wintersteen. Sc. we'll
known expressmen died at Reid Me
mortal hospital at 4:30 o'clock
this morning, death being the
result of injuries sustained Febru-
ary 1 while driving over the North
Thirteenth street crossing. Mr.. Win
tersteen was struck by train.
Immediately after the accident he
was removed to the hospital. Several
ribs were broken and his left hand
| was so badly mangled that it became
necessary to amputate all fingers on
| that hand. A weak heart also contrib
| uted to his death.
wintersteen has been a resident of
this city for several years and had a
large acquaintance. He lived West of
| the city. He is survived by his wife, a
daughter, Mrs. l.. l.. Lamb. and two
brothers, both of New Castle, Ind, and
sister of Camden. Ohio.
The funeral will be held Friday
morning at 900 o'clock from the
Doan and Klute parlors. Friends may
call Thursday afternoon and evening.
Rev. Lightbourn will have charge of
| the services. The body will be shipped
| to Simon Chapel, Ohio, Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock where burial will be
held.
The deceased weighed 310 pounds
+, and it was necessary to build spec
ial coffin for his body.
Mayor Finds Body.
Although he worked steadily until
| last night and only complained OF a
slight cold, Barney Barnhardt, so, was
found dead on a couch at the Rich
mond Garage, North Seventh street, at
o'clock this morning. Mr.. Barnhardt
w. Zimmerman for about six years at
| the livery barn on North Seventh
| street and later at the mayors gar
age.
At 10 o'clock last night DR.. thinner
man asked the man as to his condition
and he complained of cold. II is be-
| lieved that his death was due to heart
trouble. AS far as can be ascertained
he has no relatives in this city, the
only known relation being daughter
| whose address is not known.
Caveny Funeral.
The body of John Caveny of Indi,
annapolis formerly of this city, who
died Monday morning will be brought
here Thursday afternoon for burial.
Burial will be in Earlham cemetery
Thursday. The casket will be opened
in order that friends and relatives may
view the body. Short services will be
| held at the cemetery.
| Caveny was formerly proprietor of
livery stable on Fit Wayne avenue
He had many friends in this locality,
having been a resident of Richmond
for many years.