Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 19, 1911
Carl[ton] J. GRAHAM met an instant and horrible death on the Erie tracks at Athens at 11 o'clock this morning. He was practically cut in two in the middle and one arm and one limb were cut from his body.
Mr. Graham was a tenant on the old RANNELLS farm just east of Athens, which is now owned by John R. BARR and Charles SISSON of this city. He was walking down the main track of the Erie toward his home when he noticed a freight train approaching and stepped onto the siding. Local freight, No. 33, in charge of Conductor Dan REAGIN, had just pulled out and was backing up the siding to let the other freight pass when Mr. Graham, who failed to notice the backing train, stepped on the track and was thrown to the rails and cut in two before any of the train crew knew of the accident. Advid CLEVENGER was the first to discover the horribly mangled remains and was the first to reach his side. Life was extinct and the body was terribly mutilated, as the wheels of the heavily loaded local struck him in the abdomen and ground that part of the body into a pulp. One arm and one leg were completely severed from the body. The remains were removed to the home east of Athens.
Mr. Graham was between 50 and 60 years of age, and well known in this county, where he has resided for many years. He leaves a wife [Lenora A. GRAHAM] and three sons, Everett [GRAHAM], Clyde [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Friday, January 20, 1911
The death of Carl J. GRAHAM of near Athens, which occurred Thursday morning at 11 o'clock when he was struck by an Erie freight train on a siding west of Athens, was accidental, according to the verdict of Coroner GILBERT of Kewanna. Charles M. SNEPP of Kewanna, acted as deputy for Coroner Gilbert and did not reach the Graham home until this morning, owing to the fact that he went to Akron instead of Athens and stayed in the former place over night before retracing his route.
The injuries received by Mr. Graham were even worse than at first reported. Both legs were cut off just above the ankles and again below the hips. One hand was cut entirely off and the arm was severed below the elbow, being held by a few shreds. A hole was cut in his back and a gash was found in the back of his head. A pathetic fact was brought to light when a sack of candy was found in his pocket, which he was taking home to his grandchildren.
Carl J. Graham was one of the staunch citizens of Fulton county, honest of purpose and true in fellowship; thus establishing a circle of friends, who are now in deepest sorrow, in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Mr. Graham was the son of James and Sarah GRAHAM and was born in Fayette county, Ohio, in 1852. He was married to L. Augusta PEART of Fayette county, Ohio, on December 25, 187?. [this is per copy] To this union seven children were born, four of whom survive, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Wilson TEEGARDEN, of Liberty township. In 1878 he moved with his family to Kansas, but not being satisfied with conditions there he returned to Ohio in 1879. The family again moved in 1883, settling in Grant county, Indiana, and twelve years later came to Fulton county, where they have since resided.
The funeral will probably be held Tuesday at Mt. Hope church, Athens. Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, this city.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, January 21, 1911
The funeral services of C. J. GRAHAM will be conducted at the United Brethren church at Athens Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 26, 1911
Everett [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], came home Sunday from Wyoming to attend the burial of their father. (Athens item)
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1911-1912
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Thursday, January 19, 1911
Carl[ton] J. GRAHAM met an instant and horrible death on the Erie tracks at Athens at 11 o'clock this morning. He was practically cut in two in the middle and one arm and one limb were cut from his body.
Mr. Graham was a tenant on the old RANNELLS farm just east of Athens, which is now owned by John R. BARR and Charles SISSON of this city. He was walking down the main track of the Erie toward his home when he noticed a freight train approaching and stepped onto the siding. Local freight, No. 33, in charge of Conductor Dan REAGIN, had just pulled out and was backing up the siding to let the other freight pass when Mr. Graham, who failed to notice the backing train, stepped on the track and was thrown to the rails and cut in two before any of the train crew knew of the accident. Advid CLEVENGER was the first to discover the horribly mangled remains and was the first to reach his side. Life was extinct and the body was terribly mutilated, as the wheels of the heavily loaded local struck him in the abdomen and ground that part of the body into a pulp. One arm and one leg were completely severed from the body. The remains were removed to the home east of Athens.
Mr. Graham was between 50 and 60 years of age, and well known in this county, where he has resided for many years. He leaves a wife [Lenora A. GRAHAM] and three sons, Everett [GRAHAM], Clyde [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Friday, January 20, 1911
The death of Carl J. GRAHAM of near Athens, which occurred Thursday morning at 11 o'clock when he was struck by an Erie freight train on a siding west of Athens, was accidental, according to the verdict of Coroner GILBERT of Kewanna. Charles M. SNEPP of Kewanna, acted as deputy for Coroner Gilbert and did not reach the Graham home until this morning, owing to the fact that he went to Akron instead of Athens and stayed in the former place over night before retracing his route.
The injuries received by Mr. Graham were even worse than at first reported. Both legs were cut off just above the ankles and again below the hips. One hand was cut entirely off and the arm was severed below the elbow, being held by a few shreds. A hole was cut in his back and a gash was found in the back of his head. A pathetic fact was brought to light when a sack of candy was found in his pocket, which he was taking home to his grandchildren.
Carl J. Graham was one of the staunch citizens of Fulton county, honest of purpose and true in fellowship; thus establishing a circle of friends, who are now in deepest sorrow, in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Mr. Graham was the son of James and Sarah GRAHAM and was born in Fayette county, Ohio, in 1852. He was married to L. Augusta PEART of Fayette county, Ohio, on December 25, 187?. [this is per copy] To this union seven children were born, four of whom survive, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Wilson TEEGARDEN, of Liberty township. In 1878 he moved with his family to Kansas, but not being satisfied with conditions there he returned to Ohio in 1879. The family again moved in 1883, settling in Grant county, Indiana, and twelve years later came to Fulton county, where they have since resided.
The funeral will probably be held Tuesday at Mt. Hope church, Athens. Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, this city.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, January 21, 1911
The funeral services of C. J. GRAHAM will be conducted at the United Brethren church at Athens Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 26, 1911
Everett [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], came home Sunday from Wyoming to attend the burial of their father. (Athens item)
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1911-1912
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 19, 1911
Carl[ton] J. GRAHAM met an instant and horrible death on the Erie tracks at Athens at 11 o'clock this morning. He was practically cut in two in the middle and one arm and one limb were cut from his body.
Mr. Graham was a tenant on the old RANNELLS farm just east of Athens, which is now owned by John R. BARR and Charles SISSON of this city. He was walking down the main track of the Erie toward his home when he noticed a freight train approaching and stepped onto the siding. Local freight, No. 33, in charge of Conductor Dan REAGIN, had just pulled out and was backing up the siding to let the other freight pass when Mr. Graham, who failed to notice the backing train, stepped on the track and was thrown to the rails and cut in two before any of the train crew knew of the accident. Advid CLEVENGER was the first to discover the horribly mangled remains and was the first to reach his side. Life was extinct and the body was terribly mutilated, as the wheels of the heavily loaded local struck him in the abdomen and ground that part of the body into a pulp. One arm and one leg were completely severed from the body. The remains were removed to the home east of Athens.
Mr. Graham was between 50 and 60 years of age, and well known in this county, where he has resided for many years. He leaves a wife [Lenora A. GRAHAM] and three sons, Everett [GRAHAM], Clyde [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Friday, January 20, 1911
The death of Carl J. GRAHAM of near Athens, which occurred Thursday morning at 11 o'clock when he was struck by an Erie freight train on a siding west of Athens, was accidental, according to the verdict of Coroner GILBERT of Kewanna. Charles M. SNEPP of Kewanna, acted as deputy for Coroner Gilbert and did not reach the Graham home until this morning, owing to the fact that he went to Akron instead of Athens and stayed in the former place over night before retracing his route.
The injuries received by Mr. Graham were even worse than at first reported. Both legs were cut off just above the ankles and again below the hips. One hand was cut entirely off and the arm was severed below the elbow, being held by a few shreds. A hole was cut in his back and a gash was found in the back of his head. A pathetic fact was brought to light when a sack of candy was found in his pocket, which he was taking home to his grandchildren.
Carl J. Graham was one of the staunch citizens of Fulton county, honest of purpose and true in fellowship; thus establishing a circle of friends, who are now in deepest sorrow, in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Mr. Graham was the son of James and Sarah GRAHAM and was born in Fayette county, Ohio, in 1852. He was married to L. Augusta PEART of Fayette county, Ohio, on December 25, 187?. [this is per copy] To this union seven children were born, four of whom survive, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Wilson TEEGARDEN, of Liberty township. In 1878 he moved with his family to Kansas, but not being satisfied with conditions there he returned to Ohio in 1879. The family again moved in 1883, settling in Grant county, Indiana, and twelve years later came to Fulton county, where they have since resided.
The funeral will probably be held Tuesday at Mt. Hope church, Athens. Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, this city.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, January 21, 1911
The funeral services of C. J. GRAHAM will be conducted at the United Brethren church at Athens Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 26, 1911
Everett [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], came home Sunday from Wyoming to attend the burial of their father. (Athens item)
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1911-1912
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Thursday, January 19, 1911
Carl[ton] J. GRAHAM met an instant and horrible death on the Erie tracks at Athens at 11 o'clock this morning. He was practically cut in two in the middle and one arm and one limb were cut from his body.
Mr. Graham was a tenant on the old RANNELLS farm just east of Athens, which is now owned by John R. BARR and Charles SISSON of this city. He was walking down the main track of the Erie toward his home when he noticed a freight train approaching and stepped onto the siding. Local freight, No. 33, in charge of Conductor Dan REAGIN, had just pulled out and was backing up the siding to let the other freight pass when Mr. Graham, who failed to notice the backing train, stepped on the track and was thrown to the rails and cut in two before any of the train crew knew of the accident. Advid CLEVENGER was the first to discover the horribly mangled remains and was the first to reach his side. Life was extinct and the body was terribly mutilated, as the wheels of the heavily loaded local struck him in the abdomen and ground that part of the body into a pulp. One arm and one leg were completely severed from the body. The remains were removed to the home east of Athens.
Mr. Graham was between 50 and 60 years of age, and well known in this county, where he has resided for many years. He leaves a wife [Lenora A. GRAHAM] and three sons, Everett [GRAHAM], Clyde [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Friday, January 20, 1911
The death of Carl J. GRAHAM of near Athens, which occurred Thursday morning at 11 o'clock when he was struck by an Erie freight train on a siding west of Athens, was accidental, according to the verdict of Coroner GILBERT of Kewanna. Charles M. SNEPP of Kewanna, acted as deputy for Coroner Gilbert and did not reach the Graham home until this morning, owing to the fact that he went to Akron instead of Athens and stayed in the former place over night before retracing his route.
The injuries received by Mr. Graham were even worse than at first reported. Both legs were cut off just above the ankles and again below the hips. One hand was cut entirely off and the arm was severed below the elbow, being held by a few shreds. A hole was cut in his back and a gash was found in the back of his head. A pathetic fact was brought to light when a sack of candy was found in his pocket, which he was taking home to his grandchildren.
Carl J. Graham was one of the staunch citizens of Fulton county, honest of purpose and true in fellowship; thus establishing a circle of friends, who are now in deepest sorrow, in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Mr. Graham was the son of James and Sarah GRAHAM and was born in Fayette county, Ohio, in 1852. He was married to L. Augusta PEART of Fayette county, Ohio, on December 25, 187?. [this is per copy] To this union seven children were born, four of whom survive, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Wilson TEEGARDEN, of Liberty township. In 1878 he moved with his family to Kansas, but not being satisfied with conditions there he returned to Ohio in 1879. The family again moved in 1883, settling in Grant county, Indiana, and twelve years later came to Fulton county, where they have since resided.
The funeral will probably be held Tuesday at Mt. Hope church, Athens. Burial will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, this city.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Saturday, January 21, 1911
The funeral services of C. J. GRAHAM will be conducted at the United Brethren church at Athens Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
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Published in The Rochester Sentinel
Thursday, January 26, 1911
Everett [GRAHAM] and Earl [GRAHAM], came home Sunday from Wyoming to attend the burial of their father. (Athens item)
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obits/Biogs - 1911-1912
by Wendell C. Tombaugh
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