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The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1915
BARNES--Joseph J. Barnes, who formerly lived on a farm south of the city, and who with his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 1st this year was struck by a train at that place Monday afternoon and was killed.
Since moving to Colorado Mr. Barnes has been subject to dizzy spells and it is thought that he was attacked by one as he was crossing the track and fell in front of an oncoming train.
The deceased was born near Danville, Ill., October 28, 1857 and resided in Illinois until about 1884 when he moved to Nebraska. July 7, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Waggoner and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. John Donahue of Platte Center, Mrs. Harley Gaston of Wray, Colorado, Wilmer, Florence and Charles Barnes who reside in Fort Morgan.
Funeral services were held at Fort Morgan after which the remains were brought to this city and another service held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was a pioneer in this section of Nebraska, was industrious and honest, and had the respect of all who knew him. His life was spent on a farm and his methods were those of the progressive farmer and raiser of fine stock and poultry and as such he became quite noted. His untimely and violent death was a shock to all in Columbus and vicinity.
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The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1915
BARNES--Joseph J. Barnes, who formerly lived on a farm south of the city, and who with his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 1st this year was struck by a train at that place Monday afternoon and was killed.
Since moving to Colorado Mr. Barnes has been subject to dizzy spells and it is thought that he was attacked by one as he was crossing the track and fell in front of an oncoming train.
The deceased was born near Danville, Ill., October 28, 1857 and resided in Illinois until about 1884 when he moved to Nebraska. July 7, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Waggoner and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. John Donahue of Platte Center, Mrs. Harley Gaston of Wray, Colorado, Wilmer, Florence and Charles Barnes who reside in Fort Morgan.
Funeral services were held at Fort Morgan after which the remains were brought to this city and another service held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was a pioneer in this section of Nebraska, was industrious and honest, and had the respect of all who knew him. His life was spent on a farm and his methods were those of the progressive farmer and raiser of fine stock and poultry and as such he became quite noted. His untimely and violent death was a shock to all in Columbus and vicinity.
From the web site:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/platte/vitals/vitals1915.html
The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1915
BARNES--Joseph J. Barnes, who formerly lived on a farm south of the city, and who with his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 1st this year was struck by a train at that place Monday afternoon and was killed.
Since moving to Colorado Mr. Barnes has been subject to dizzy spells and it is thought that he was attacked by one as he was crossing the track and fell in front of an oncoming train.
The deceased was born near Danville, Ill., October 28, 1857 and resided in Illinois until about 1884 when he moved to Nebraska. July 7, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Waggoner and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. John Donahue of Platte Center, Mrs. Harley Gaston of Wray, Colorado, Wilmer, Florence and Charles Barnes who reside in Fort Morgan.
Funeral services were held at Fort Morgan after which the remains were brought to this city and another service held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was a pioneer in this section of Nebraska, was industrious and honest, and had the respect of all who knew him. His life was spent on a farm and his methods were those of the progressive farmer and raiser of fine stock and poultry and as such he became quite noted. His untimely and violent death was a shock to all in Columbus and vicinity.
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/platte/vitals/vitals1915.html
The Columbus Journal, April 22, 1915
BARNES--Joseph J. Barnes, who formerly lived on a farm south of the city, and who with his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, March 1st this year was struck by a train at that place Monday afternoon and was killed.
Since moving to Colorado Mr. Barnes has been subject to dizzy spells and it is thought that he was attacked by one as he was crossing the track and fell in front of an oncoming train.
The deceased was born near Danville, Ill., October 28, 1857 and resided in Illinois until about 1884 when he moved to Nebraska. July 7, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Waggoner and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. John Donahue of Platte Center, Mrs. Harley Gaston of Wray, Colorado, Wilmer, Florence and Charles Barnes who reside in Fort Morgan.
Funeral services were held at Fort Morgan after which the remains were brought to this city and another service held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Harry Huntington. Interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was a pioneer in this section of Nebraska, was industrious and honest, and had the respect of all who knew him. His life was spent on a farm and his methods were those of the progressive farmer and raiser of fine stock and poultry and as such he became quite noted. His untimely and violent death was a shock to all in Columbus and vicinity.
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