NOTE: no visible marker
WOMAN IS KILLED
CROSSING N. & W. RY.
TRACKS AT ELKTON
Steps in Front of Extra
Freight in Hurry to
Get Across
CORONOR HOLDS INQIUEST
TO BE UNNCECESSARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Herring Had
Daughter Residing in
Harrisongburg
(Special to Dally News-Record)
Elkton, Sept. 22 — Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 61 was instantly killed here this afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at the grade crossing at the Elkton depot when she stepped in front of a southbound Norfolk and Western freight train. Her skull was fractured by the impact and one leg was bruised.
The women accompanying her at the time stopped to let the train pass. Mrs. Herring is said to have stated she was in a hurry and started across the tracks in front of the approaching train. The tragedy was witnessed by a number of spectators.
Coroner J. H. Bruce on being called to the scene said an inquest is unnecessary. The view was being held by Deputy Sheriff Lucas.
According to information supplied by spectators the freight train, and extra, blew for the crossing and the warning bell was ---- on the crossing at the time of its approach. Mrs. Herring's action in attempting to cross the tracks was attributed to either carelessness or undue haste in crossing to the other side.
Surviving the aged woman are her husband George Herring, a farmer and seven children, including Mrs. Addie Shifflett of Harrisonburg. They had lived near Elkton for about ten years before moving here to make their home several years ago.
The body was taken immediately to the undertaker establishment of W. O. Brill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Elkton United Brethren Church with interment in Elk Run Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, September 23, 1930
Woman Killed by Train.
Waynesboro, Va., September 27 (Special). Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 65, was instantly killed at Elkton, near here, when struck by a Norfolk & Western train on a grade crossing. It is believed that Mrs. Herring, because of deafness, did not hear the approaching train and walked on the track. The victim is survived by her husband, George Herring of Elkton, and seven children.
Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), September 28, 1930
WOMAN IS KILLED
CROSSING N. & W. RY.
TRACKS AT ELKTON
Steps in Front of Extra
Freight in Hurry to
Get Across
CORONOR HOLDS INQIUEST
TO BE UNNCECESSARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Herring Had
Daughter Residing in
Harrisongburg
(Special to Dally News-Record)
Elkton, Sept. 22 — Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 61 was instantly killed here this afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at the grade crossing at the Elkton depot when she stepped in front of a southbound Norfolk and Western freight train. Her skull was fractured by the impact and one leg was bruised.
The women accompanying her at the time stopped to let the train pass. Mrs. Herring is said to have stated she was in a hurry and started across the tracks in front of the approaching train. The tragedy was witnessed by a number of spectators.
Coroner J. H. Bruce on being called to the scene said an inquest is unnecessary. The view was being held by Deputy Sheriff Lucas.
According to information supplied by spectators the freight train, and extra, blew for the crossing and the warning bell was ---- on the crossing at the time of its approach. Mrs. Herring's action in attempting to cross the tracks was attributed to either carelessness or undue haste in crossing to the other side.
Surviving the aged woman are her husband George Herring, a farmer and seven children, including Mrs. Addie Shifflett of Harrisonburg. They had lived near Elkton for about ten years before moving here to make their home several years ago.
The body was taken immediately to the undertaker establishment of W. O. Brill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Elkton United Brethren Church with interment in Elk Run Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, September 23, 1930
Woman Killed by Train.
Waynesboro, Va., September 27 (Special). Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 65, was instantly killed at Elkton, near here, when struck by a Norfolk & Western train on a grade crossing. It is believed that Mrs. Herring, because of deafness, did not hear the approaching train and walked on the track. The victim is survived by her husband, George Herring of Elkton, and seven children.
Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), September 28, 1930
NOTE: no visible marker
WOMAN IS KILLED
CROSSING N. & W. RY.
TRACKS AT ELKTON
Steps in Front of Extra
Freight in Hurry to
Get Across
CORONOR HOLDS INQIUEST
TO BE UNNCECESSARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Herring Had
Daughter Residing in
Harrisongburg
(Special to Dally News-Record)
Elkton, Sept. 22 — Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 61 was instantly killed here this afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at the grade crossing at the Elkton depot when she stepped in front of a southbound Norfolk and Western freight train. Her skull was fractured by the impact and one leg was bruised.
The women accompanying her at the time stopped to let the train pass. Mrs. Herring is said to have stated she was in a hurry and started across the tracks in front of the approaching train. The tragedy was witnessed by a number of spectators.
Coroner J. H. Bruce on being called to the scene said an inquest is unnecessary. The view was being held by Deputy Sheriff Lucas.
According to information supplied by spectators the freight train, and extra, blew for the crossing and the warning bell was ---- on the crossing at the time of its approach. Mrs. Herring's action in attempting to cross the tracks was attributed to either carelessness or undue haste in crossing to the other side.
Surviving the aged woman are her husband George Herring, a farmer and seven children, including Mrs. Addie Shifflett of Harrisonburg. They had lived near Elkton for about ten years before moving here to make their home several years ago.
The body was taken immediately to the undertaker establishment of W. O. Brill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Elkton United Brethren Church with interment in Elk Run Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, September 23, 1930
Woman Killed by Train.
Waynesboro, Va., September 27 (Special). Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 65, was instantly killed at Elkton, near here, when struck by a Norfolk & Western train on a grade crossing. It is believed that Mrs. Herring, because of deafness, did not hear the approaching train and walked on the track. The victim is survived by her husband, George Herring of Elkton, and seven children.
Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), September 28, 1930
WOMAN IS KILLED
CROSSING N. & W. RY.
TRACKS AT ELKTON
Steps in Front of Extra
Freight in Hurry to
Get Across
CORONOR HOLDS INQIUEST
TO BE UNNCECESSARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Herring Had
Daughter Residing in
Harrisongburg
(Special to Dally News-Record)
Elkton, Sept. 22 — Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 61 was instantly killed here this afternoon about 2:30 o'clock at the grade crossing at the Elkton depot when she stepped in front of a southbound Norfolk and Western freight train. Her skull was fractured by the impact and one leg was bruised.
The women accompanying her at the time stopped to let the train pass. Mrs. Herring is said to have stated she was in a hurry and started across the tracks in front of the approaching train. The tragedy was witnessed by a number of spectators.
Coroner J. H. Bruce on being called to the scene said an inquest is unnecessary. The view was being held by Deputy Sheriff Lucas.
According to information supplied by spectators the freight train, and extra, blew for the crossing and the warning bell was ---- on the crossing at the time of its approach. Mrs. Herring's action in attempting to cross the tracks was attributed to either carelessness or undue haste in crossing to the other side.
Surviving the aged woman are her husband George Herring, a farmer and seven children, including Mrs. Addie Shifflett of Harrisonburg. They had lived near Elkton for about ten years before moving here to make their home several years ago.
The body was taken immediately to the undertaker establishment of W. O. Brill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Elkton United Brethren Church with interment in Elk Run Cemetery.
The Daily News Record, Harrisonburg, VA, September 23, 1930
Woman Killed by Train.
Waynesboro, Va., September 27 (Special). Mrs. Elizabeth Herring, aged 65, was instantly killed at Elkton, near here, when struck by a Norfolk & Western train on a grade crossing. It is believed that Mrs. Herring, because of deafness, did not hear the approaching train and walked on the track. The victim is survived by her husband, George Herring of Elkton, and seven children.
Evening Star (Washington, D. C.), September 28, 1930
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