Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1903 — L. S. GANT KILLED. [ARTICLE]

L. S. GANT KILLED.

Young Brakeoaa n tbe Tkroo-I Cut to Ptecto Loot Saturday. The remains of Lemuel S. Gant who was killed at McNabb, 111., Saturday, were brought here from Parr Monday forenoon for interment. Mr. Gant was a brother of M. O. Gant of Parr, and Pleasant Gant of Valparaiso, who with their wives and Mrs. Ollie Spriggs of Demotte, his affianced wife, were present at the burial. Mr. Gant had been working on a railroad at Eveleth, Minn., for the past few years and but recently returned here, About two weeks ago he secured a position on the Three-I as brakeman and only last week had notified The Democrat to change the address of his paper to Kankakee, 111., where his headquarters were. The terrible accident which resulted in his death, occured while he was on duty last ' Saturday morning. His train had stopped on the main track at MoNabb, it seems, while a blinding snow storm was raging. The unfortunate man had evidently taken shelter from the storm at the side of his train but stood on the tracks of a siding, and a cut of cars backed down and struck him before he saw them. The engine and five cars passed over him, practically severing the head from the body, cutting off one foot and one arm and otherwise bruising the body. No one saw the accident, but death was no doubt instantaneous. The funeral was held at Parr, Monday morning, Rev. J. A. Cochran of this city conducting the services. Mr. Gant was aged about 30 years, a fine, manly appearing young man and of excellent habits. His sad taking off at this time is to be greatly deplored. 10 per cent off carpets, J and $ off on cloaks, suits, overcoats, etc. Chicago Bargain Store.