SNIDER, Robert

Date of birth:  1850
Date of death: 27 Jan 1920 Johnson County, Indiana

Source: Franklin Evening Star, Tuesday, January 27, 1920, page 1

RAILROAD ACCIDENT FATAL

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Robert Snyder, Masonic Home Mem­ber, Dies From Injuries

Robert Snyder, a member of the Masonic Home, died this morning at 10 o’clock, from injuries he re­ceived when a fast north bound Pennsylvania passenger train struck him at the State street crossing Monday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock. Mr. Snyder apparently was in deep study over something as he walked almost directly into the train. En­gineer Wetzell said the whistle was blown for the crossing and the bell also rung. Mr. Snyder was carried several yards down the track. He was badly crushed, his back and ribs being broken. The Drs. Pro­vince were called and he was hurried to the Masonic Home hos­pital but an ex­amination showed there was no chance to save his life. Mr. Sny­der was conscious for several hours after the accident. He said he did not hear the train com­ing and did not realize he was on the crossing until just a second before the train struck him.

Mr. Snyder was 69 years old. He came to the Home from Terre Haute in June of 1919. For years he was a prosperous lumber dealer in Vigo county but during 1917 he met with financial reverses. He was very quiet and unassuming, had very little to say to to his fellow mem­bers at the Home although he al­ways was kindly and courteous in his manner. It is understood his wife is living with relatives in Terre Haute.

Arrangements for the funeral ser­vices have been delayed pending in­structions from Mr. Snyder’s rela­tives at Terre Haute.

Source: Franklin Evening Star, Wednesday, January 28, 1920, page 6

Local News

To Hold Funeral Here.

Funeral services for Robert Snider, a member of the Masonic Home who died Tuesday of injuries received when he was struck by a Pennsylvania train, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the Masonic Home. A son, living in Louisiana, is on his way here to attend the services. A daughter who lives at Moline, Ill., and a son of Chicago, also will be here. Burial will be at Greenlawn and the members of the Masonic order will have charge of the services.

Submitted by Lois Johnson