From the LaFollette Press July 20, 1921:
JOHN BALLARD KILLED BY TRAIN
Highly Respected Citizen Met Death Instantly At Crossing Near His Home
Tuesday morning John Ballard, age 80 years, was struck by the incoming passenger train on the Southern railroad and instantly killed. The accident occurred at the Hunter's Branch Crossing at the edge of town. This crossing is at a curve and is a flag stop. The engineer always slows down until he sees whether any one is going to flag the train. If no one flags, he speeds up again. On this day he slowed down as usual and there was no one in sight except three men at a wagon several paces away from the track. As the train was coming to the crossing Mr. Ballard started toward the track. He stepped in front of the engine before anybody could realize what was happening, and was instantly killed.
Mr. Ballard lived at the crossing, and had been buying apples from a wagon across the track. He was going toward home when struck. He was hurled several feet in the air and he received internal injuries.
Mr. Ballard was a highly respected citizen and had lived here a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War on the Union side. He leaves a wife and a number of sons to mourn their loss.
JOHN BALLARD KILLED BY TRAIN
Highly Respected Citizen Met Death Instantly At Crossing Near His Home
Tuesday morning John Ballard, age 80 years, was struck by the incoming passenger train on the Southern railroad and instantly killed. The accident occurred at the Hunter's Branch Crossing at the edge of town. This crossing is at a curve and is a flag stop. The engineer always slows down until he sees whether any one is going to flag the train. If no one flags, he speeds up again. On this day he slowed down as usual and there was no one in sight except three men at a wagon several paces away from the track. As the train was coming to the crossing Mr. Ballard started toward the track. He stepped in front of the engine before anybody could realize what was happening, and was instantly killed.
Mr. Ballard lived at the crossing, and had been buying apples from a wagon across the track. He was going toward home when struck. He was hurled several feet in the air and he received internal injuries.
Mr. Ballard was a highly respected citizen and had lived here a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War on the Union side. He leaves a wife and a number of sons to mourn their loss.
From the LaFollette Press July 20, 1921:
JOHN BALLARD KILLED BY TRAIN
Highly Respected Citizen Met Death Instantly At Crossing Near His Home
Tuesday morning John Ballard, age 80 years, was struck by the incoming passenger train on the Southern railroad and instantly killed. The accident occurred at the Hunter's Branch Crossing at the edge of town. This crossing is at a curve and is a flag stop. The engineer always slows down until he sees whether any one is going to flag the train. If no one flags, he speeds up again. On this day he slowed down as usual and there was no one in sight except three men at a wagon several paces away from the track. As the train was coming to the crossing Mr. Ballard started toward the track. He stepped in front of the engine before anybody could realize what was happening, and was instantly killed.
Mr. Ballard lived at the crossing, and had been buying apples from a wagon across the track. He was going toward home when struck. He was hurled several feet in the air and he received internal injuries.
Mr. Ballard was a highly respected citizen and had lived here a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War on the Union side. He leaves a wife and a number of sons to mourn their loss.
JOHN BALLARD KILLED BY TRAIN
Highly Respected Citizen Met Death Instantly At Crossing Near His Home
Tuesday morning John Ballard, age 80 years, was struck by the incoming passenger train on the Southern railroad and instantly killed. The accident occurred at the Hunter's Branch Crossing at the edge of town. This crossing is at a curve and is a flag stop. The engineer always slows down until he sees whether any one is going to flag the train. If no one flags, he speeds up again. On this day he slowed down as usual and there was no one in sight except three men at a wagon several paces away from the track. As the train was coming to the crossing Mr. Ballard started toward the track. He stepped in front of the engine before anybody could realize what was happening, and was instantly killed.
Mr. Ballard lived at the crossing, and had been buying apples from a wagon across the track. He was going toward home when struck. He was hurled several feet in the air and he received internal injuries.
Mr. Ballard was a highly respected citizen and had lived here a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War on the Union side. He leaves a wife and a number of sons to mourn their loss.
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