James Palmer, Obituary/Death NoticePorter County obituaries and death notices . . . .
James Palmer
THE COUNTY.
HEBRON.
James Palmer, son of Francis Palmer, who was deaf and dumb, was run over by an engine at Leroy last Friday and instantly killed. He and his father were walking on the track, he being several yards in advance. His father heard the engine coming and ran as fast as he could to overtake Jimmy and warn him of the danger, but could not reach him. He had to get off the track to save his own life. It struck Jimmy going at the rate of 50 miles an hour. He was thrown onto the cow catcher and all the back part of his skull broken in. Jimmy was 19 years old. His remains were brought to Hebron for burial. The engine that killed him was hauling one coach containing officials of the Pan Handle road. Not being a regular train it was not expected, hence the accident.
Newspaper: Porter County Vidette
Date of Publication: July 30, 1885
Volume Number: 29
Issue Number: 31
Page: 4
Column(s): 3
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Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
Newspapers Published in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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