Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1898 — KILLED ON THE MONON. [ARTICLE]

KILLED ON THE MONON.

Charles Van Pelt, an employe of the Monon railway company, was killed near St. John, north of Cedar Lake, last Saturday night by being run over by a freight.train. Van Pelt was on duty as flagman at a point near St, John, where the company has been making some improvements on their roadway. and sat down upon the track and fell asleep. The engineer of the train saw him and blew the whistle, awakening him and he arose to his feet but did not get off the track in time to avoid being killed. He was badly cut to pieces and lived but a few minutes. Deceased boarded at the Foster restaurant, near the depot in this city, and is reported to have been engaged to be married to Mr. Foster's daughter. He is said to have been a fine young fellow and his tragic death is deeply deplored by his many friends. The young man’s parents reside at Monticello, and he was once before struck by a train while on duty at a point north of Monticello, having sat down on the end of a tie while watching a fire in a field near by. At that time he was struck by the engine and thrown over against a wire fence, miraculously escaping death. The remains were taken to Monticello where the funeral was held Monday forenoon.