Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1912 — CROSSED WIRES KILL TWO [ARTICLE]

CROSSED WIRES KILL TWO

Two Others Injured When Fire Destroys Broom Factory. Xoe-ansport, Ind., Jan. 19.—Samuel Watkins, and Edith Schroeder were killed by electricity when wires became crossed, and their bodies were burned almost beyond recognition at Watkins’ broom factory. Fred Bucksman, who pulled the bodies from the burning building, received Severe burns and may die. Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Westerweller was Shocked by a live wire.