The Gilpin Observer, Volume 22, Number 12, July 2, 1908
Very Sad Accident
The saddest accident which has occurred in the county for some time befell little Max Bolsinger, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bolsinger, of Nevadaville, Monday afternoon, about four o'clock. The boy with a companion had gone to a spring for a barrel of water, using a burro to pull the barrel, which was mounted on wheels. After the barrel was filled the boys started for home. At a point in the road the burro started to run away, throwing Max from the barrel onto the ground. One of the wheels passed over his chest, crushing it. With the aid of his companion he managed to reach home. He realized the seriousness of his injuries and upon reaching home said, "Mother, I have come home to die." Drs. Asquith and Froid were summoned but the child's condition was such they could do very little for him. He suffered the most agonizing pain until he died, about three hours after the accident. He was conscious up until the time of death and bore his suffering bravely. The funeral was held from the Bolsinger home Wednesday afternoon. Sherman McCallister made a brief talk. Many friends of the family called at the house and expressed sympathy to the grief-stricken parents over their painful loss. The death of the boy was a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. Bolsinger. General sorrow was occasioned throughout the county over the sad affair.
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Very Sad Accident
The saddest accident which has occurred in the county for some time befell little Max Bolsinger, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bolsinger, of Nevadaville, Monday afternoon, about four o'clock. The boy with a companion had gone to a spring for a barrel of water, using a burro to pull the barrel, which was mounted on wheels. After the barrel was filled the boys started for home. At a point in the road the burro started to run away, throwing Max from the barrel onto the ground. One of the wheels passed over his chest, crushing it. With the aid of his companion he managed to reach home. He realized the seriousness of his injuries and upon reaching home said, "Mother, I have come home to die." Drs. Asquith and Froid were summoned but the child's condition was such they could do very little for him. He suffered the most agonizing pain until he died, about three hours after the accident. He was conscious up until the time of death and bore his suffering bravely. The funeral was held from the Bolsinger home Wednesday afternoon. Sherman McCallister made a brief talk. Many friends of the family called at the house and expressed sympathy to the grief-stricken parents over their painful loss. The death of the boy was a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. Bolsinger. General sorrow was occasioned throughout the county over the sad affair.
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The Gilpin Observer, Volume 22, Number 12, July 2, 1908
Very Sad Accident
The saddest accident which has occurred in the county for some time befell little Max Bolsinger, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bolsinger, of Nevadaville, Monday afternoon, about four o'clock. The boy with a companion had gone to a spring for a barrel of water, using a burro to pull the barrel, which was mounted on wheels. After the barrel was filled the boys started for home. At a point in the road the burro started to run away, throwing Max from the barrel onto the ground. One of the wheels passed over his chest, crushing it. With the aid of his companion he managed to reach home. He realized the seriousness of his injuries and upon reaching home said, "Mother, I have come home to die." Drs. Asquith and Froid were summoned but the child's condition was such they could do very little for him. He suffered the most agonizing pain until he died, about three hours after the accident. He was conscious up until the time of death and bore his suffering bravely. The funeral was held from the Bolsinger home Wednesday afternoon. Sherman McCallister made a brief talk. Many friends of the family called at the house and expressed sympathy to the grief-stricken parents over their painful loss. The death of the boy was a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. Bolsinger. General sorrow was occasioned throughout the county over the sad affair.
Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
Very Sad Accident
The saddest accident which has occurred in the county for some time befell little Max Bolsinger, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bolsinger, of Nevadaville, Monday afternoon, about four o'clock. The boy with a companion had gone to a spring for a barrel of water, using a burro to pull the barrel, which was mounted on wheels. After the barrel was filled the boys started for home. At a point in the road the burro started to run away, throwing Max from the barrel onto the ground. One of the wheels passed over his chest, crushing it. With the aid of his companion he managed to reach home. He realized the seriousness of his injuries and upon reaching home said, "Mother, I have come home to die." Drs. Asquith and Froid were summoned but the child's condition was such they could do very little for him. He suffered the most agonizing pain until he died, about three hours after the accident. He was conscious up until the time of death and bore his suffering bravely. The funeral was held from the Bolsinger home Wednesday afternoon. Sherman McCallister made a brief talk. Many friends of the family called at the house and expressed sympathy to the grief-stricken parents over their painful loss. The death of the boy was a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. Bolsinger. General sorrow was occasioned throughout the county over the sad affair.
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