Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1909 — Frank E. Lewis Sustains Injuries. [ARTICLE]

Frank E. Lewis Sustains Injuries.

Frank E. Lewis, superintendent of the Gifford railroad, who was so seriously injured about three months ago by being assaulted by thieves at the railroad offices at Kersey, was injured again Monday, this time In a wreck that occurred on the north extension of the road. Mr. Lewi3 was on a freight train, which was being backed from Kersey to the north end, where Mr. Lewis waagoing to inspect the work. He was accompanied by Chas. Stephenson, of Kersey. The train jumped the track and both Lewis and Stephenson jump d for safety, alighting on oppesi e Bides ot the track. Mr, Lewis happened to take the side that three of the cars took as they left the track, but fortunately for him they did not turn over until they were past the place where he alighted. He has nerer recovered entirely from the shock and was in poor physical condition for the athletic stunt of jumping from a moving traim His back and side were Injured and he was at once taken to his home and the family physician called. Examination proved that he was not seriously hurt and although he is confined to his bed today, Tuesday, it la thought that he will be out in a day or two. Mr. Stephenson was not in the least hurt