Parents Regina Weston & John C Roller
Cassville Republican
30 May 1907, Thu • Page 1
KILLED AT PURDY.
Mrs. Rube Henderson Struck By Frisco Passenger.
Passenger No. 4, known as the fast train north, struck a buggy at the Purdy crossing Monday morning killing Mrs. Rube Henderson, dangerously injuring her two year old daughter, she receiving severe bodily injuries and having both legs broken, demolishing the buggy and killing the horse.
Mrs. Henderson, with her little daughter were going to Purdy. She was driving across the track south of the depot when the vehicle was struck by the great from monster running at tael speed. The passenger train does not stop at Purdy and was goiog at a high rate. It is claimed that no signal was given for the crossing. The woman no doubt supposed the train had gone by, at least no warning had reached her ear of its approach. When the engine struck the vehicle Mrs. Henderson and baby were thrown some distance and when the train crew reached her she was dead. The child was seriously injured.
The deceased was the wife of Rube Henderson living about two miles from Purdy aud was a very bighly respected and most estimable lady. She was about 32 years of age and was the daughter of John Roller.
The sad accident is a terrible blow to the grief stricken husband, her many relatives and friends tbrough-out the county.
At the coroner's inquest Tuesday afternoon held by Dr. Hagler it developed that no warning, either whistle or bell, was given by the engineer and that the rate of speed was very high and not diminished until the buggy was struck. The vehicle was totally destroyed and carried 150 yards along the track as was the remains of Mrs. Henderson. At the crossing there were some berry sheds and some berry carts. Mrs. Henderson was unable to see down the track on account of the obstruction and also some shade trees along the side of the road close to the right-of-way. The little child so dangerously wounded is still living and will probably recover.
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Headerson were held Tuesday afternoon and the body laid to rest in Arnhart cemetery The sympathy of the public goes to the broken hearted husband in his hour of sorrow.
Cassville Republican
30 May 1907, Thu • Page 1
KILLED AT PURDY.
Mrs. Rube Henderson Struck By Frisco Passenger.
Passenger No. 4, known as the fast train north, struck a buggy at the Purdy crossing Monday morning killing Mrs. Rube Henderson, dangerously injuring her two year old daughter, she receiving severe bodily injuries and having both legs broken, demolishing the buggy and killing the horse.
Mrs. Henderson, with her little daughter were going to Purdy. She was driving across the track south of the depot when the vehicle was struck by the great from monster running at tael speed. The passenger train does not stop at Purdy and was goiog at a high rate. It is claimed that no signal was given for the crossing. The woman no doubt supposed the train had gone by, at least no warning had reached her ear of its approach. When the engine struck the vehicle Mrs. Henderson and baby were thrown some distance and when the train crew reached her she was dead. The child was seriously injured.
The deceased was the wife of Rube Henderson living about two miles from Purdy aud was a very bighly respected and most estimable lady. She was about 32 years of age and was the daughter of John Roller.
The sad accident is a terrible blow to the grief stricken husband, her many relatives and friends tbrough-out the county.
At the coroner's inquest Tuesday afternoon held by Dr. Hagler it developed that no warning, either whistle or bell, was given by the engineer and that the rate of speed was very high and not diminished until the buggy was struck. The vehicle was totally destroyed and carried 150 yards along the track as was the remains of Mrs. Henderson. At the crossing there were some berry sheds and some berry carts. Mrs. Henderson was unable to see down the track on account of the obstruction and also some shade trees along the side of the road close to the right-of-way. The little child so dangerously wounded is still living and will probably recover.
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Headerson were held Tuesday afternoon and the body laid to rest in Arnhart cemetery The sympathy of the public goes to the broken hearted husband in his hour of sorrow.
Parents Regina Weston & John C Roller
Cassville Republican
30 May 1907, Thu • Page 1
KILLED AT PURDY.
Mrs. Rube Henderson Struck By Frisco Passenger.
Passenger No. 4, known as the fast train north, struck a buggy at the Purdy crossing Monday morning killing Mrs. Rube Henderson, dangerously injuring her two year old daughter, she receiving severe bodily injuries and having both legs broken, demolishing the buggy and killing the horse.
Mrs. Henderson, with her little daughter were going to Purdy. She was driving across the track south of the depot when the vehicle was struck by the great from monster running at tael speed. The passenger train does not stop at Purdy and was goiog at a high rate. It is claimed that no signal was given for the crossing. The woman no doubt supposed the train had gone by, at least no warning had reached her ear of its approach. When the engine struck the vehicle Mrs. Henderson and baby were thrown some distance and when the train crew reached her she was dead. The child was seriously injured.
The deceased was the wife of Rube Henderson living about two miles from Purdy aud was a very bighly respected and most estimable lady. She was about 32 years of age and was the daughter of John Roller.
The sad accident is a terrible blow to the grief stricken husband, her many relatives and friends tbrough-out the county.
At the coroner's inquest Tuesday afternoon held by Dr. Hagler it developed that no warning, either whistle or bell, was given by the engineer and that the rate of speed was very high and not diminished until the buggy was struck. The vehicle was totally destroyed and carried 150 yards along the track as was the remains of Mrs. Henderson. At the crossing there were some berry sheds and some berry carts. Mrs. Henderson was unable to see down the track on account of the obstruction and also some shade trees along the side of the road close to the right-of-way. The little child so dangerously wounded is still living and will probably recover.
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Headerson were held Tuesday afternoon and the body laid to rest in Arnhart cemetery The sympathy of the public goes to the broken hearted husband in his hour of sorrow.
Cassville Republican
30 May 1907, Thu • Page 1
KILLED AT PURDY.
Mrs. Rube Henderson Struck By Frisco Passenger.
Passenger No. 4, known as the fast train north, struck a buggy at the Purdy crossing Monday morning killing Mrs. Rube Henderson, dangerously injuring her two year old daughter, she receiving severe bodily injuries and having both legs broken, demolishing the buggy and killing the horse.
Mrs. Henderson, with her little daughter were going to Purdy. She was driving across the track south of the depot when the vehicle was struck by the great from monster running at tael speed. The passenger train does not stop at Purdy and was goiog at a high rate. It is claimed that no signal was given for the crossing. The woman no doubt supposed the train had gone by, at least no warning had reached her ear of its approach. When the engine struck the vehicle Mrs. Henderson and baby were thrown some distance and when the train crew reached her she was dead. The child was seriously injured.
The deceased was the wife of Rube Henderson living about two miles from Purdy aud was a very bighly respected and most estimable lady. She was about 32 years of age and was the daughter of John Roller.
The sad accident is a terrible blow to the grief stricken husband, her many relatives and friends tbrough-out the county.
At the coroner's inquest Tuesday afternoon held by Dr. Hagler it developed that no warning, either whistle or bell, was given by the engineer and that the rate of speed was very high and not diminished until the buggy was struck. The vehicle was totally destroyed and carried 150 yards along the track as was the remains of Mrs. Henderson. At the crossing there were some berry sheds and some berry carts. Mrs. Henderson was unable to see down the track on account of the obstruction and also some shade trees along the side of the road close to the right-of-way. The little child so dangerously wounded is still living and will probably recover.
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Headerson were held Tuesday afternoon and the body laid to rest in Arnhart cemetery The sympathy of the public goes to the broken hearted husband in his hour of sorrow.
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