BAKER, JAMES aged 18 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O. Baker of Springfield, four miles north of Luray, was instantly killed between nine & ten o'clock on Friday night when a Ford Touring car occupied by the youth and C. L. Barnes, also of Springfield, went over a bank 3 miles from Smithfield, Johnston county, N. C. and about 28 miles South for Raleigh. The unfortunate accident occurred at a grade crossing when the Page car driven by Mr. Barnes, was crowded off the concrete road and getting partly on very soft earth beside the concrete went over a 2 foot bank, turning over twice. The two from this county were returning from a trip to Florida. Mr. Barnes says that the driver of the car that the off the road was perhaps blinded by the headlights; at any rate Mr. Barnes had to take the choice of a head-on collision or being crowded off the concrete.
Young Baker, who was thrown clear of the wreck, sustained a deep fracture of the skill and expired in a few moments. Except for the head fracture he did not appear to be seriously injured. Mr. Barnes sustained a fractured collarbone. Only his foot was caught under the wreck. The accident occurred in sight of a filling station, help coming to the victims at once and Mr. Barnes being rushed to a hospital. The top of the car was demolished when the body was prepared for shipment to Luray. Mr. Barnes was able to come along as escort arriving on Train 27, Sunday night. The two then left Springfield to Florida, January 4th and toured the State from one end to the other. Mr. Barnes having the idea that the might get work there. Oscar O. Baker, the father, and Deputy Sheriff Davis S. Fox left here at 8:25 Saturday morning arriving at Smithfield that evening.
Arrangements were made for the shipment of the body and they came home Sunday. You Mr. Baker belonged to a highly honored family of Springfield District. His father, loyally assisted by his three sons, James, Fred and Walter, has been an unusually successful and thrifty farmer. The deep sorrow that has overtaken the Baker family is shared by numberless friends and relatives.
James was born January 4, 1962. He was a youth of stalwart build with unusual height and weight for his years. Modes, Industrious and upright and of an attractive personality, he won the hearts of all who came in contact with him. He is survived by his parents, his aged grandfather, William C. Baker and two brothers already named. His mother was Miss Elizabeth Singleton of Rappahannock county. Mrs. Baker's brother, E. J. Singleton and family & various other relatives from Rappahannock , arrived here after the receipts of the sad news.
The funeral and interment will take place at Beahm's Chapel, his (Tuesday) afternoon with Rage W. Cortege, will leave the Baker, Home at 2:00 pm. (PNC Jan 1931) (Died 09 Jan 1931)
Young Baker, who was thrown clear of the wreck, sustained a deep fracture of the skill and expired in a few moments. Except for the head fracture he did not appear to be seriously injured. Mr. Barnes sustained a fractured collarbone. Only his foot was caught under the wreck. The accident occurred in sight of a filling station, help coming to the victims at once and Mr. Barnes being rushed to a hospital. The top of the car was demolished when the body was prepared for shipment to Luray. Mr. Barnes was able to come along as escort arriving on Train 27, Sunday night. The two then left Springfield to Florida, January 4th and toured the State from one end to the other. Mr. Barnes having the idea that the might get work there. Oscar O. Baker, the father, and Deputy Sheriff Davis S. Fox left here at 8:25 Saturday morning arriving at Smithfield that evening.
Arrangements were made for the shipment of the body and they came home Sunday. You Mr. Baker belonged to a highly honored family of Springfield District. His father, loyally assisted by his three sons, James, Fred and Walter, has been an unusually successful and thrifty farmer. The deep sorrow that has overtaken the Baker family is shared by numberless friends and relatives.
James was born January 4, 1962. He was a youth of stalwart build with unusual height and weight for his years. Modes, Industrious and upright and of an attractive personality, he won the hearts of all who came in contact with him. He is survived by his parents, his aged grandfather, William C. Baker and two brothers already named. His mother was Miss Elizabeth Singleton of Rappahannock county. Mrs. Baker's brother, E. J. Singleton and family & various other relatives from Rappahannock , arrived here after the receipts of the sad news.
The funeral and interment will take place at Beahm's Chapel, his (Tuesday) afternoon with Rage W. Cortege, will leave the Baker, Home at 2:00 pm. (PNC Jan 1931) (Died 09 Jan 1931)
BAKER, JAMES aged 18 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O. Baker of Springfield, four miles north of Luray, was instantly killed between nine & ten o'clock on Friday night when a Ford Touring car occupied by the youth and C. L. Barnes, also of Springfield, went over a bank 3 miles from Smithfield, Johnston county, N. C. and about 28 miles South for Raleigh. The unfortunate accident occurred at a grade crossing when the Page car driven by Mr. Barnes, was crowded off the concrete road and getting partly on very soft earth beside the concrete went over a 2 foot bank, turning over twice. The two from this county were returning from a trip to Florida. Mr. Barnes says that the driver of the car that the off the road was perhaps blinded by the headlights; at any rate Mr. Barnes had to take the choice of a head-on collision or being crowded off the concrete.
Young Baker, who was thrown clear of the wreck, sustained a deep fracture of the skill and expired in a few moments. Except for the head fracture he did not appear to be seriously injured. Mr. Barnes sustained a fractured collarbone. Only his foot was caught under the wreck. The accident occurred in sight of a filling station, help coming to the victims at once and Mr. Barnes being rushed to a hospital. The top of the car was demolished when the body was prepared for shipment to Luray. Mr. Barnes was able to come along as escort arriving on Train 27, Sunday night. The two then left Springfield to Florida, January 4th and toured the State from one end to the other. Mr. Barnes having the idea that the might get work there. Oscar O. Baker, the father, and Deputy Sheriff Davis S. Fox left here at 8:25 Saturday morning arriving at Smithfield that evening.
Arrangements were made for the shipment of the body and they came home Sunday. You Mr. Baker belonged to a highly honored family of Springfield District. His father, loyally assisted by his three sons, James, Fred and Walter, has been an unusually successful and thrifty farmer. The deep sorrow that has overtaken the Baker family is shared by numberless friends and relatives.
James was born January 4, 1962. He was a youth of stalwart build with unusual height and weight for his years. Modes, Industrious and upright and of an attractive personality, he won the hearts of all who came in contact with him. He is survived by his parents, his aged grandfather, William C. Baker and two brothers already named. His mother was Miss Elizabeth Singleton of Rappahannock county. Mrs. Baker's brother, E. J. Singleton and family & various other relatives from Rappahannock , arrived here after the receipts of the sad news.
The funeral and interment will take place at Beahm's Chapel, his (Tuesday) afternoon with Rage W. Cortege, will leave the Baker, Home at 2:00 pm. (PNC Jan 1931) (Died 09 Jan 1931)
Young Baker, who was thrown clear of the wreck, sustained a deep fracture of the skill and expired in a few moments. Except for the head fracture he did not appear to be seriously injured. Mr. Barnes sustained a fractured collarbone. Only his foot was caught under the wreck. The accident occurred in sight of a filling station, help coming to the victims at once and Mr. Barnes being rushed to a hospital. The top of the car was demolished when the body was prepared for shipment to Luray. Mr. Barnes was able to come along as escort arriving on Train 27, Sunday night. The two then left Springfield to Florida, January 4th and toured the State from one end to the other. Mr. Barnes having the idea that the might get work there. Oscar O. Baker, the father, and Deputy Sheriff Davis S. Fox left here at 8:25 Saturday morning arriving at Smithfield that evening.
Arrangements were made for the shipment of the body and they came home Sunday. You Mr. Baker belonged to a highly honored family of Springfield District. His father, loyally assisted by his three sons, James, Fred and Walter, has been an unusually successful and thrifty farmer. The deep sorrow that has overtaken the Baker family is shared by numberless friends and relatives.
James was born January 4, 1962. He was a youth of stalwart build with unusual height and weight for his years. Modes, Industrious and upright and of an attractive personality, he won the hearts of all who came in contact with him. He is survived by his parents, his aged grandfather, William C. Baker and two brothers already named. His mother was Miss Elizabeth Singleton of Rappahannock county. Mrs. Baker's brother, E. J. Singleton and family & various other relatives from Rappahannock , arrived here after the receipts of the sad news.
The funeral and interment will take place at Beahm's Chapel, his (Tuesday) afternoon with Rage W. Cortege, will leave the Baker, Home at 2:00 pm. (PNC Jan 1931) (Died 09 Jan 1931)
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