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COLORED PORTER'S TRAGIC DEATH
R.K. JONES Instantly Killed at the Central Station.
Jumped on Moving Train and Attempted to Open Closed Vestibule Door.
Struck by a Switch Standard and Thrown Under the Car Wheels - Coroner
KLEINDIENST Notified.
F.K. JONES of New York, a colored porter of the sleeping car
Dundee, which is attached to the Western Express, was run over by that train and
instantly killed at the Central avenue station of the New York Central railroad
at 4:05 o'clock this morning.
When the train pulled in the Central avenue depot shortly before 4
o'clock this morning JONES and another porter went into the restaurant, at the
west end of the station, to get a lunch. The train had already started when they
came out for the train. JONES attempted to board one of the cars which had the
vestibule closed instead of one which has open. He jumped on the lower step of
the platform stairway and grasped the brass railing with his right hand. In the
other hand he carried his porter's stepping block. The vestibule door was closed
and, in order to open it, JONES placed his block beneath it and attempted to
force up the trap door at the inside of the vestibule which keeps the door in
place.
While JONES was trying to force the door open the train was pulling
out of the station. About 100 feet west of the end of the train shed JONES'
body, which was projecting beyond the cars, struck a switch standard. The
unfortunate porter was knocked off the platform with considerable force and
landed alongside of the moving train. After touching the ground he rolled under
the wheels of the train. Several car wheels passed over the upper section of his
body fracturing the skull and almost severing the right arm.
James LAWTON and Anthony MET?GI, two men employed at the station,
witnessed the accident and immediately went to the place where JONES lay. When
they reached him all signs of life were extinct and death had been
instantaneous.
The train did not stop after the accident occurred, but continued
on its trip to Chicago, as no one aboard was aware of the fact that JONES was
killed.
It seems to be the opinion of the local railroad officials that
JONES was to blame for his death. They say that it was not necessary for him to
attempt to get on the car that he did, and also that he could have boarded
another car with the door open like his companion, who was in the restaurant
with him, did.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified of the death by Depot Master
HOAGLAND. The remains were removed to the morgue by Attendant DRAUDE. The
coroner will make a thorough investigation of the case and will probably hold an
inquest Monday morning.
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ACCIDENT IN DANSVILLE.
Result of a Horse Becoming Frightened - The New Dam.
DANSVILLE, June 23. - An old building that is being moved was left
standing in the street with none too much room to drive past on either side and
Thursday evening Wade PEELER and another man were driving by when the horse took
fright and ran into a post. Both men were thrown out and PEELER was quite badly
cut up.
Work has begun on the new dam in Little Mill creek gorge that is to supply water
for the new extension to the village water system. This will give a boundless
supply of good water.
Arrangements are being perfected by which the four Protestant churches will hold
out-door union services on Sunday evenings during July and August.
Henry K. WHEATON has been appointed police justice to serve in the absence of
Police Justice PRATT.
Albert FORSYTH and Miss Laura McLAUGHLIN were married last evening at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McLAUGHLIN.
The M.E. Sunday school will run an excursion next Thursday, June 28th, to Keuka
Lake.
ALBION WEDDINGS.
Two Ceremonies Performed - News of the Churches.
ALBION, June 23. - The marriage of Miss Lilian SMYTHE and Isaac F. CUMMINGS,
both of Yates, took place at the home of the bride on Thursday.
The marriage of Miss Mae GORDON of Portville, N.Y., and Orlando M. BAKER of
Albion is announced to occur at Portville, N.Y., on Wednesday, June 27th.
In the Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning Rev. William H. CORNETT will speak
on "The Doctrinal Creed of the Presbyterian Church." The subject for
the 4:30 p.m. service will be on "The Portrait of Jesus."
Rev. A.E. WAFFLE, D.D., will preach at the Baptist Church to-morrow on these
subjects: In the morning "What the Baptists Believe About Jesus
Christ," evening, "The Conversion of a City Official," in the
series on "Notable New Testament Conversions."
Rev. Alice K. WRIGHT of Brooklyn will preach in the Pullman Memorial Church
to-morrow morning and evening. Morning subject, "The Twenty-third
Psalm;" evening, lecture especially to the young, on "Lessons From 'Ardath,'
by Marie CORELLI."
The young ladies of St. Hilda's Guild of Christ Church will give an ice cream
festival on the lawn at the residence of Mrs. Joseph A. WALL, East State street,
on Tuesday evening, June 26th. JONES orchestra will play during the evening.
The Citizens Cornet Band will give a public rehearsal on Monday evening, July
2d, at Village Hall. Ice Cream and cake will be served.
Miss Louise SANDERSON HART gave a small "thimble" party in honor of
Mrs. Ralph APPLEBY of Redbank, N.J., at her home on Main street from 3 until 6
yesterday afternoon. Among the guests was Miss Marie MEEM of Washington, D.C.
Wedding Announcement --
RED CREEK, June 23. - Cards are out for the approaching marriage of Prof. Howard
MURPHY of Meridian and Miss Mina COLEMAN of Victory. The bride-elect has many
friends in this village.
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