Richmond Palladium (Daily), 20 August 1904 — Page 1

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A terrible railroad accident oecui'retl last night in which three prominent persons of this city lost their lives and another prominent young lady lies in a precarious condition at St. Stephen's hospital. The dead are: CHARLES SIIERER, aged thirtytwo. , JOHN MOORE, aged thirty-two. MISS MAMIE HILL, aged thirtyfour. The injured: MISS BERTHA HILL, aged twenty-five. Last evening about S o'clock these four young society people left this city for Cedar Springs, Ohio and when crossing the Pennsylvania track the carriage in which the party was riding was struck by an east-bound fast passenger train No" 24. The carriage was demolished and Charles Sherer, John Moore . and .Miss Mamie Hill met instant death, while Miss Bertha Hill, in some unaccountable manner was saved. ' The bodies of the unfortunate victims were taken to New Paris by the trainmen, and a special train ordered sent over from here 'by Superintendent Wood, who was an occupant of a berth on the sleeper when the accit dent occurred, to bring the bodies to this city. Miss Bertha Hill was in total ig- , norance $f the awful fate that befell her sister and the two young men, and the train crew, realizing the situation were cautious about acquainting her with the real facts in the case. They tenderly picked her fup and plaeed her in one of the cars while the bodies of Mamie Hill, Mr. Moore and Mr. Sherer were placed in another car and the train proceeded to Xew Paris station, where the three dead bodies were placed in one of the waiting rooms where they were covered with sheets. Miss Bertha Hill was placed in another waiting room and Drs. Bramkamp and Marvel of this city, were telephoned for and they boarded the special train in waiting. The run to Xew Paris was made in eight minutes. Brought Here. Miss Bertha f Hill's injuries were found to be of a serious nature, but she bore up very bravely under the trving ordeal through whieh she was passing. 1 The doctors thought it best to have the young lady removed to this city and to St. Stephen's hospital where a thorough examination of her injuries could be ascertained. Upon the arrival of the special train here at 11:30, the injured young woman was taken to St. Stephen's hospital in the city ambulance and the dead bodies removed to the Downing undertaking establishment.

Bertha Hill. A thorough examination at the hospital revealed the fact that Miss

injuries Avere quite serious.

Miss Mamie Hill, Mr. Charles Sherer and Mr. John T." Moore, while out riding for pleasure, suddenly lose their lives on the crossing of the - Pennsylvania railroad near New Paris, Ohio. The sympathy of the public goes out to the grief-stricken families.

Three Homes Made Desolate by The Sad Affair.

Hill's

The frontal bone of the skull over the right eye was fractured. There was no pressure on the brain as the young lady was rational.. Three ribs v.ei-e fraetuied and the right hip bone was also broken. Mamie Hill. An examination of the body of thi5 young lady showed that death was probably due to a fracture of the skull. One of her shoulders was broken, and there was an abrasion on the forehead, but no cuts.. Charles Sherer. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg, with numerous other bruises about his body. John Moore. This young man's head was crushed in several places and an examination

proved that his death was instantan-

Sherer is survived by father and mother and one brother, " Carleton Sherer, of Chicago, who is married. Charley was a prince of good fellows and none felt his kindness more than did his invalid father. He was the mainstay of the family and a young man above reproach. Mr. Moore was a son of the late Jehiel F. Moore, and lived with his widowed mother and one sister on Kinsey street. He was connected with the Richmond Natural Gas company since September 11, 1S97. Mr. E. G. -Hibberd, of the above named company; said of him: "He was an exemplary young man, ever faithful to duty.' If he had ja, bad habit I did not know of it." Hill Family. A Palladium reporter called at the Hill home, 123 South Thirteenth street. There was sorVow indeed at

this home that yesterday knew only

the tracks after night, but finally concluded to go. Mamie Hill, the deceased young lady, was a teacher of music and a general favorite. She acquired her musical education in Chicago, and was a graduate of Earlham College. She was also a member of South Eighth street Friends' church and a valued member of the Thursday Club. Coroner Here. Dr. Ryder, of Eaton, Ohio, coroner of Preble county.in Avhose jurisdiction the accident happened, was in the city this morning and viewed the remains of the unfortunate victims. He also visited the scene of the accident and after a thorough investigation will make his report. Action of Train Crew. Engineer McGrew said he saw the rig on the 'track through the glare of the powerful headlight and it was just at the time the big engine wras rounding the curve. He also said it

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jo.vJ-HiH ,f amjlyjj keen resi- was too late to prevent a collision, but possible,, but-all was already, done

How it Occurred.

The nigt was dark and the rain was falling in a gentle shower. The curtains of the surrey were down nd the horse was going at a lively gait, It had reached the north tracks when all at once the occupantsof the vehicle were startled by the glare ofthe headlight of an approaching train. There are double track.-?, and by this time the horse had reached the south track. Mr. Sherer was driving and drew up the reins, bringing the hors, to a sudden standstid. He probab'v wouldn't have done this had he known the rig was directly acro-s the tracks. Miss Mamie Hill occupied the front sea, with Mr. Sherer. The partios in the back seat called to Mr. Sherer to drive on, for they evidently saw the impending danger. At the cries of Mr. Moore and Miss Hill, the whip was applied, and the horse made a lunge to the south side of the tracks. Alas! it was too late, for by this time the fast train, which was running at the rate of fifty miles an hour, was upon them. As quick as a flash the rig was struck squarely by the iron horse, smashing it to smithereens and throwing the occupants out. Miss Bertha Hill was found in the ditch at the south side of the track, and close by her was the remains of Mr. Sherer, cold in death. .. Miss Mamie Hill was also hurled into the south ditch and instantly killed. Mr. Moore was thrown a great distance and was also instantly killed. Families of Victims. The news of the terrible accident was broken to the families of the victims as gently as possible. It , was terrible information to impart to them but it was a sad duty and it had to be done. "When the families were told about the horrid jrailroad crossing accident that deprived them of loved ones they were prostrated with grief and ai-e today disconsolate. Mr.

dents of this city frune years, com

ing here from Fountain City, Indiana, where both of the young ladies were born. "When the Palladium representative called at the 'Hill home the disconsolate father and mother were just returning from the hospital, ; where they had visited their stricken daughter, Bertha. They found her in better condition than they really looked for. Shortly before their arrival at the hospital Miss Hill heard some parties passing along the street discussing the awful accident, and among other things, she heard them say "three of the party were killed outright." This was the first knowledge she had of the fate of the three companions with whom she had ridden for the brief space of one hour that hour in which three lives were sacrificed on a railroad crossing that hour that brought desolation of three Richmond homes that hour that deprived this city of three of its best young people and placed another bright daughter in the city hospital. She received the sad intelligence in a philosophical way and bore up well under the ordeal. The meeting with- the father and mother was indeed pathetic, btit the good parents found solace in the fact that maybe God in His providence, would spare them this daughter, which would in a measure ameliorate their sufferings and assuage their grief. Mr. mil said to the Palladium that the report printed in the special editions gotten out by the other two city papers that the party were going to a dance was erroneous and did them an injustice. As the evening was cool and the rain of yesterday had laid the dust they decided to ride to Cedar Springs. They did not intend to stop at the dance and only intended to pass through the grounds. Bfore going.the father said the young ladies didn't care much about crossing

he applied nheraergencybrakerJm to assist in caring for

of course, owing to the close proxim- the dead and TinjuredT A "largT'numity of the rig to the engine, it was ber of people had retired for the night

ineffectual. Soon as possible he brought his engine to a full stop. Here to the great consternation of the entire crew, was a scene that begv gared description. Conductor Steven- ; son ordered the train backed to the crossing. When the train returned to the crossing the crew and several of the passengers alighted and found the results of the accdent even worse than they had contemplated. Mr. McGrew says Mamie Hill was just drawing her last breath when he arrived at her side. " What the Doctors Say. Drs. Marvel and Bramki' up, who were called to attend. Bertha Hill at the hospital, made the following statement to the Palladium this afternoon: "Miss Hill is suffering from three broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and a break in the crest of the illium. There are no symptoms of internal injursand her general feeling is good. She is holding up remarkably well under kthe trying circumstances. She tries to be brave and says she must keep up for her parents sake and then large tears come trickling down her cheeks. "When the work of setting the shoulder began she was put under the influence of an anaesthetic, and came out of it in splendid shape. "And now after about eighteen hours, we can say the patient is doing remarkably well." The Funerals. Hill The funeral of Mamie Hill will take place at her home 123 South Thirteenth street, Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 and at any time Monday. Interment at Earlham. Sherer The friends of Charles L.

Sherer may call to view the remains Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock and Monday from 3 to G p. m. The funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mocre The funeral of John T. Moore will occur Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home. Friends may call any time Sunday or Monday. The Commuity. When the news of the sad accident reached this city the greatest consternation prevailed. Hundreds of people flocked to the station eager and anxious to get information in regard to one of the worst accidents that ever occurred in this part of the country. Nothing has so shocked the citizens of this city since the Rich crossing accident and the awful Hagerstown wreck. In each of these three wrecks three persons lost their lives. Hundreds of hands were willing

and ready last night to lend any aid

arid were aroused Jfrprn their slumbers and went to .the? station or called central to get what knowledge they could of the accident. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the afflicted families in this, their hour of sorrow. Scene of Accident. The scene of the wreck was today visited by hundreds of people and as usual the relic hunters and the camera fiends were on "hand. Hundreds of pieces of wood, rocks, etc., were carried away as souvenirs of the wreck. Railroad People. Nobodj' regrets the wreck more than the railroad officials. This was shown to a great degree last night when Superintendent Wood left his sleeper, hastily dressed and did everything in his power to assist in the work of caring for the dead and injured. All the other officials of the road at the local station are regretting the affair today and express great sympathy for the affected families. The Horse. Strange as it may seem the horse that was hitched to the ill-fated surrey escaped with only slight injuries. The rig was hired from John Benning's barn and the surrey was a fine one, the same one that Mr. Sherer always hired. The horse, when the accident occurred, was relieved from the rig and ran down the road. He was caught by John Purviance and put in his barn. Aside from a few bruises the horse is uninjured. The horse was returned to Mr. Benning's barn this morning, and there was not a scratch on him. It is remarkable that the horse escaped uninjured and this is accounted for by the swingle-tree breaking and letting the horse walk cut of the shafts.

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