Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
John Crowder, whom even the little boys were so prone to address by the pet name of his childhood days, was found dead near the railroad track early this morning.
From the best information that can be obtained he had left town at about 7 p. m., going towards his camp cabin, where he had been working for the Steamboat Ditch Company, under Ditchtender Samuel Wylie, with a pack of supplies which he had purchased in town.
When he had reached a point just a mile from the Verdi depot he evidently was struck by a train, which we believe to have been freight train No. 214 or the flyer No. 2, and no doubt, instantly killed.
It was learned that an employe of the Marmol Marble Works, C. C. Kaiser, met the gentleman at a point just about 1-2 mile from the depot, some time between 7:30 and 8 p. m.
The body of the unfortunate was not found until the section men started upon their work this morning. An examination showed that the body was terribly mangled. Coroner Updike is
now holding an inquest.
John Gulling, for the Perkins & Oliver undertaking establishment, is in attendance upon the funeral, which will probably be at Crystal Peak Cemetery.
John G. Crowder was a brother of Mrs. W. A. Cobb, one of Verdi's most popular ladies, and the whole town is in mourning for the poor unfortunate victim, as well as the sympathy we feel for Mrs. Cobb. Deceased was aged 53 years, and was a native of Illinois.
He is survived by a mother who lives in Modoc county, five brothers, George, Steve, William, Thomas P. and Carson F., all of whom live either in Verdi, or north of this town. Mrs. Wm. Cobb, of Verdi; Mrs. Jones, of Washington; Mrs. Percell, of Santa Rosa; and Mrs. Bonn, of Rosewell, New Mexico, are sisters of the deceased.
Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
Funeral At Verdi
The funeral of the late John G. Crowder took place in Verdi this morning. Rev Unsworth conducted the services. There was a large attendance. The interment was in Crystal Peak Cemetery.
*Mrs. Wiiliam Cobb's name is Annie*
April 23, 1904
John Crowder, whom even the little boys were so prone to address by the pet name of his childhood days, was found dead near the railroad track early this morning.
From the best information that can be obtained he had left town at about 7 p. m., going towards his camp cabin, where he had been working for the Steamboat Ditch Company, under Ditchtender Samuel Wylie, with a pack of supplies which he had purchased in town.
When he had reached a point just a mile from the Verdi depot he evidently was struck by a train, which we believe to have been freight train No. 214 or the flyer No. 2, and no doubt, instantly killed.
It was learned that an employe of the Marmol Marble Works, C. C. Kaiser, met the gentleman at a point just about 1-2 mile from the depot, some time between 7:30 and 8 p. m.
The body of the unfortunate was not found until the section men started upon their work this morning. An examination showed that the body was terribly mangled. Coroner Updike is
now holding an inquest.
John Gulling, for the Perkins & Oliver undertaking establishment, is in attendance upon the funeral, which will probably be at Crystal Peak Cemetery.
John G. Crowder was a brother of Mrs. W. A. Cobb, one of Verdi's most popular ladies, and the whole town is in mourning for the poor unfortunate victim, as well as the sympathy we feel for Mrs. Cobb. Deceased was aged 53 years, and was a native of Illinois.
He is survived by a mother who lives in Modoc county, five brothers, George, Steve, William, Thomas P. and Carson F., all of whom live either in Verdi, or north of this town. Mrs. Wm. Cobb, of Verdi; Mrs. Jones, of Washington; Mrs. Percell, of Santa Rosa; and Mrs. Bonn, of Rosewell, New Mexico, are sisters of the deceased.
Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
Funeral At Verdi
The funeral of the late John G. Crowder took place in Verdi this morning. Rev Unsworth conducted the services. There was a large attendance. The interment was in Crystal Peak Cemetery.
*Mrs. Wiiliam Cobb's name is Annie*
Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
John Crowder, whom even the little boys were so prone to address by the pet name of his childhood days, was found dead near the railroad track early this morning.
From the best information that can be obtained he had left town at about 7 p. m., going towards his camp cabin, where he had been working for the Steamboat Ditch Company, under Ditchtender Samuel Wylie, with a pack of supplies which he had purchased in town.
When he had reached a point just a mile from the Verdi depot he evidently was struck by a train, which we believe to have been freight train No. 214 or the flyer No. 2, and no doubt, instantly killed.
It was learned that an employe of the Marmol Marble Works, C. C. Kaiser, met the gentleman at a point just about 1-2 mile from the depot, some time between 7:30 and 8 p. m.
The body of the unfortunate was not found until the section men started upon their work this morning. An examination showed that the body was terribly mangled. Coroner Updike is
now holding an inquest.
John Gulling, for the Perkins & Oliver undertaking establishment, is in attendance upon the funeral, which will probably be at Crystal Peak Cemetery.
John G. Crowder was a brother of Mrs. W. A. Cobb, one of Verdi's most popular ladies, and the whole town is in mourning for the poor unfortunate victim, as well as the sympathy we feel for Mrs. Cobb. Deceased was aged 53 years, and was a native of Illinois.
He is survived by a mother who lives in Modoc county, five brothers, George, Steve, William, Thomas P. and Carson F., all of whom live either in Verdi, or north of this town. Mrs. Wm. Cobb, of Verdi; Mrs. Jones, of Washington; Mrs. Percell, of Santa Rosa; and Mrs. Bonn, of Rosewell, New Mexico, are sisters of the deceased.
Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
Funeral At Verdi
The funeral of the late John G. Crowder took place in Verdi this morning. Rev Unsworth conducted the services. There was a large attendance. The interment was in Crystal Peak Cemetery.
*Mrs. Wiiliam Cobb's name is Annie*
April 23, 1904
John Crowder, whom even the little boys were so prone to address by the pet name of his childhood days, was found dead near the railroad track early this morning.
From the best information that can be obtained he had left town at about 7 p. m., going towards his camp cabin, where he had been working for the Steamboat Ditch Company, under Ditchtender Samuel Wylie, with a pack of supplies which he had purchased in town.
When he had reached a point just a mile from the Verdi depot he evidently was struck by a train, which we believe to have been freight train No. 214 or the flyer No. 2, and no doubt, instantly killed.
It was learned that an employe of the Marmol Marble Works, C. C. Kaiser, met the gentleman at a point just about 1-2 mile from the depot, some time between 7:30 and 8 p. m.
The body of the unfortunate was not found until the section men started upon their work this morning. An examination showed that the body was terribly mangled. Coroner Updike is
now holding an inquest.
John Gulling, for the Perkins & Oliver undertaking establishment, is in attendance upon the funeral, which will probably be at Crystal Peak Cemetery.
John G. Crowder was a brother of Mrs. W. A. Cobb, one of Verdi's most popular ladies, and the whole town is in mourning for the poor unfortunate victim, as well as the sympathy we feel for Mrs. Cobb. Deceased was aged 53 years, and was a native of Illinois.
He is survived by a mother who lives in Modoc county, five brothers, George, Steve, William, Thomas P. and Carson F., all of whom live either in Verdi, or north of this town. Mrs. Wm. Cobb, of Verdi; Mrs. Jones, of Washington; Mrs. Percell, of Santa Rosa; and Mrs. Bonn, of Rosewell, New Mexico, are sisters of the deceased.
Reno Evening Gazette
April 23, 1904
Funeral At Verdi
The funeral of the late John G. Crowder took place in Verdi this morning. Rev Unsworth conducted the services. There was a large attendance. The interment was in Crystal Peak Cemetery.
*Mrs. Wiiliam Cobb's name is Annie*
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