| Death
of Henry Stephenson |
| Henry Stephenson, brakeman on the
North-western branch of the H.&T.C. railroad, was instantly killed last Thursday
morning near Alexander, Texas, by being struck on the head while passing under
a covered bridge on that road. In attempting to pass over the baggage car to another
car the train ran under the bridge. He stooped to miss the top timbers and was
struck on the head on the line of the frontal and occipital bones of the skull,
scattering his brains all over the top of the car. In falling his lifeless body
was lodged against a stovepipe on top of the coach, and was carried about thirty
miles before it was found out that he was killed. Immediately after this sad news
reached his parents at Walnut Springs, they telegraphed to Dr. N.B. Shands and
wife of this place to come immediately, Mrs. Shands being a sister of the unfortunate
young man. They left on the trian Thursday night to attend his burial which occurred
Friday. Henry was but 19 years of age. A bright, industrious and spirited young
man. He formerly resided in Forney where he has many warm, personal friends. He
moved to Walnut Springs about four years ago with his parents. But now he is numbered
with the race of the dead in the silent tomb, leaving parental hearst all lacerated
and bleeding for their beloved boy, a brother and sisters with tearful eyes and
friends with deep emotional feelings for his terrible and sudden departure. Peace
be to his quiet slumbers. |
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