NEW STONE September 1, 1888
About 2:15 today a switch engine No. 17 was working in the yards, Herbert St. John, son of yardmaster St. John of the H. & T. C. was run over and will lose both his legs in consequence. Herbert, a lad of 18 years, was switching and, as was his custom, ran ahead of the engine to get on the foot board. He ran into a slanting line from the fireman's side so that the engineer could not see him at all. His foot slipped from the foot board and the fireman, J. D. Lowers, cried to the engineer, J. N. Cherry "My God, Herbert St. John is under the engine." The engine was immediately stopped before it got the length of two crossties and the young man taken from under the wheels, carried over to the shed and laid on a stretcher. The wheels has passed over both legs below the knee. The wounded man was taken to his home and medical attendance summoned. It is feared both legs will have to be amputated. The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, September _, 1888 The funeral of the unfortunate young man, Herbert St. John, took place from his father's residence last Sunday evening. A large number of friends paid their respects as the remains were being conveyed to their last resting place. The Rev. W. E. Tynes, of the First Baptist church, conducted the impressive funeral services. The stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Fairview Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
