Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1920 — MONON FIREMAN IS INJURED [ARTICLE]

MONON FIREMAN IS INJURED

“Butch” Wilson, passenger fireman on the- Monon, had his face badly burned Thursday while firing on the milk train. The accident occurred between Battle Ground and Monon. In making the run north to Chicago Engineer Holmes was compelled to reverse the throttle and stop the, train to prevent running a. red block. When the engine was reversed Wilson was in the act of throwing coal into the fire box when the flames burst through the door striking him in the face. He was given first aid at Monon and. Fireman A. E. Kelley relieved him. His injuries are not serious.