Ernest Elston, age 35, was found dead beside his wagon on the farm of Peter Tramm Friday afternoon. Mr. Elston was hauling sacked wheat for Mr. Tramm from the field to the granary. Not appearing at the house for the noon meal search was made for him. The body was found beside his wagon which was standing at the granary with a part of the load off. The platform of the granary which stood some feet above the wagon had collapsed and sacks of wheat were upon the ground. It is believed that the platform gave way under the weight of Mr. Elston and in falling his head had struck the wheel causing instant death. Mr. Elston leaves his widow, the daughter of Dan Humphrey of Reardan, and one child. He had his life insured a few months ago. [Odessa Record: 8.20.1920]
The 'one child' mentioned in this article is Ernest's son, Chester Elwood Elston (nickname Chet); he was born September 14, 1917 in Washington and passed away March 7, 1998 in Portland, Oregon.
The 'one child' mentioned in this article is Ernest's son, Chester Elwood Elston (nickname Chet); he was born September 14, 1917 in Washington and passed away March 7, 1998 in Portland, Oregon.
Ernest Elston, age 35, was found dead beside his wagon on the farm of Peter Tramm Friday afternoon. Mr. Elston was hauling sacked wheat for Mr. Tramm from the field to the granary. Not appearing at the house for the noon meal search was made for him. The body was found beside his wagon which was standing at the granary with a part of the load off. The platform of the granary which stood some feet above the wagon had collapsed and sacks of wheat were upon the ground. It is believed that the platform gave way under the weight of Mr. Elston and in falling his head had struck the wheel causing instant death. Mr. Elston leaves his widow, the daughter of Dan Humphrey of Reardan, and one child. He had his life insured a few months ago. [Odessa Record: 8.20.1920]
The 'one child' mentioned in this article is Ernest's son, Chester Elwood Elston (nickname Chet); he was born September 14, 1917 in Washington and passed away March 7, 1998 in Portland, Oregon.
The 'one child' mentioned in this article is Ernest's son, Chester Elwood Elston (nickname Chet); he was born September 14, 1917 in Washington and passed away March 7, 1998 in Portland, Oregon.
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