FATAL ACCIDENT.
Postmaster Ben Case Falls Down Stairs - Dies from the Effect
Benj. Case, postmaster of Oakland Valley, who was attending Court in Monticello yesterday as a witness in the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson, accidentally caught his foot near the head of a stairway in a law office and fell to the bottom, his head striking the sidewalk.
He remained unconscious until today.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler received a telegram that Mr. Case died at 11 a.m. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Saturday, April 15, 1893, page 3
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THE DEATH OF MR. CASE.
Further Particulars of the Sad Accident at Monticello-& A Short Sketch of His Life.
The following are additional particulars of the fatal accident last Friday to Mr. Benjamin Case, the well known miller and merchant of Oakland Valley:
As already stated Mr. Case had been at Monticello most of the week attending the trial of the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson. He started Friday at about 11 o'clock to call at the law office of T. F. Bush, which he erroneously supposed was in the Osborn building. He had nearly reached the top of the stairs leading to the second floor, when suddenly he tripped, lost his balance, and fell with great violence to the landing below, striking upon his forehead. The left side of his head was crushed in and his nose broken by the violence of the fall.
He was immediately taken to the Mansion House, where Dr. McWilliams, who had been summoned, rendered medical aid and assistance. It was 6 o'clock before he regained consciousness, and there seemed to be some improvement, but his recovery was not expected, and at 11 o'clock Saturday morning he died.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler, of this city, who was Mr. Case's next door neighbor and associate in several important business enterprises since January, 1854, furnishes the TIMES the following biographical sketch:
At the time of the sad accident Mr. Case was postmaster at Oakland Valley, and was extensively engaged in merchandise, lumbering, farming and quarrying. He had a number of skilled mechanics and other workmen in his employ, and was in the full sense of the term, a first-class business man.
Mr. Case was Supervisor of the town of Forestburgh six terms, and always took a deep interest in the welfare of his town. He took a deep interest in the construction of the P. J. & M. R. R., and was a co-worker with ex-Senator Wheeler for its success.
He was a kind neighbor and valued friend. His sad and sudden death will sink deep into the hearts of his numerous friends.
Prof. Haley, of the Monticello Academy, a firm friend of Mr. Case and family, went to Oakland Valley to inform the invalid wife and sick daughter and the aged father and family of the sad accident, "as no one else could do."
Everything that could be done by the physicians of Monticello, the people at the Mansion House, and others to save the life of Mr. Case was earnestly done.
Mr. Case was about 65 years of age. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, whose name was Deborah Hopkins [sic], one daughter, Katie, and an adopted daughter, Sadie, two brothers, Jacob and Jerry, both of Paradise, and his father, William Case, a wealthy farmer residing in the same place.
He has been taken from us, nevertheless his [unreadable] record will always remain at Oakland Valley.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Monday, April 17, 1893, page 3
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The Funeral of Benjamin Case.
Owing to internal injuries received by the fatal accident which befell the late Benjamin Case, of Oakland Valley, at Monticello Friday, it was found necessary to hold the funeral service Sunday afternoon. The remains were interred at Cuddebackville.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1893, page 3
Postmaster Ben Case Falls Down Stairs - Dies from the Effect
Benj. Case, postmaster of Oakland Valley, who was attending Court in Monticello yesterday as a witness in the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson, accidentally caught his foot near the head of a stairway in a law office and fell to the bottom, his head striking the sidewalk.
He remained unconscious until today.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler received a telegram that Mr. Case died at 11 a.m. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Saturday, April 15, 1893, page 3
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THE DEATH OF MR. CASE.
Further Particulars of the Sad Accident at Monticello-& A Short Sketch of His Life.
The following are additional particulars of the fatal accident last Friday to Mr. Benjamin Case, the well known miller and merchant of Oakland Valley:
As already stated Mr. Case had been at Monticello most of the week attending the trial of the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson. He started Friday at about 11 o'clock to call at the law office of T. F. Bush, which he erroneously supposed was in the Osborn building. He had nearly reached the top of the stairs leading to the second floor, when suddenly he tripped, lost his balance, and fell with great violence to the landing below, striking upon his forehead. The left side of his head was crushed in and his nose broken by the violence of the fall.
He was immediately taken to the Mansion House, where Dr. McWilliams, who had been summoned, rendered medical aid and assistance. It was 6 o'clock before he regained consciousness, and there seemed to be some improvement, but his recovery was not expected, and at 11 o'clock Saturday morning he died.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler, of this city, who was Mr. Case's next door neighbor and associate in several important business enterprises since January, 1854, furnishes the TIMES the following biographical sketch:
At the time of the sad accident Mr. Case was postmaster at Oakland Valley, and was extensively engaged in merchandise, lumbering, farming and quarrying. He had a number of skilled mechanics and other workmen in his employ, and was in the full sense of the term, a first-class business man.
Mr. Case was Supervisor of the town of Forestburgh six terms, and always took a deep interest in the welfare of his town. He took a deep interest in the construction of the P. J. & M. R. R., and was a co-worker with ex-Senator Wheeler for its success.
He was a kind neighbor and valued friend. His sad and sudden death will sink deep into the hearts of his numerous friends.
Prof. Haley, of the Monticello Academy, a firm friend of Mr. Case and family, went to Oakland Valley to inform the invalid wife and sick daughter and the aged father and family of the sad accident, "as no one else could do."
Everything that could be done by the physicians of Monticello, the people at the Mansion House, and others to save the life of Mr. Case was earnestly done.
Mr. Case was about 65 years of age. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, whose name was Deborah Hopkins [sic], one daughter, Katie, and an adopted daughter, Sadie, two brothers, Jacob and Jerry, both of Paradise, and his father, William Case, a wealthy farmer residing in the same place.
He has been taken from us, nevertheless his [unreadable] record will always remain at Oakland Valley.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Monday, April 17, 1893, page 3
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The Funeral of Benjamin Case.
Owing to internal injuries received by the fatal accident which befell the late Benjamin Case, of Oakland Valley, at Monticello Friday, it was found necessary to hold the funeral service Sunday afternoon. The remains were interred at Cuddebackville.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1893, page 3
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Postmaster Ben Case Falls Down Stairs - Dies from the Effect
Benj. Case, postmaster of Oakland Valley, who was attending Court in Monticello yesterday as a witness in the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson, accidentally caught his foot near the head of a stairway in a law office and fell to the bottom, his head striking the sidewalk.
He remained unconscious until today.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler received a telegram that Mr. Case died at 11 a.m. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Saturday, April 15, 1893, page 3
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THE DEATH OF MR. CASE.
Further Particulars of the Sad Accident at Monticello-& A Short Sketch of His Life.
The following are additional particulars of the fatal accident last Friday to Mr. Benjamin Case, the well known miller and merchant of Oakland Valley:
As already stated Mr. Case had been at Monticello most of the week attending the trial of the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson. He started Friday at about 11 o'clock to call at the law office of T. F. Bush, which he erroneously supposed was in the Osborn building. He had nearly reached the top of the stairs leading to the second floor, when suddenly he tripped, lost his balance, and fell with great violence to the landing below, striking upon his forehead. The left side of his head was crushed in and his nose broken by the violence of the fall.
He was immediately taken to the Mansion House, where Dr. McWilliams, who had been summoned, rendered medical aid and assistance. It was 6 o'clock before he regained consciousness, and there seemed to be some improvement, but his recovery was not expected, and at 11 o'clock Saturday morning he died.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler, of this city, who was Mr. Case's next door neighbor and associate in several important business enterprises since January, 1854, furnishes the TIMES the following biographical sketch:
At the time of the sad accident Mr. Case was postmaster at Oakland Valley, and was extensively engaged in merchandise, lumbering, farming and quarrying. He had a number of skilled mechanics and other workmen in his employ, and was in the full sense of the term, a first-class business man.
Mr. Case was Supervisor of the town of Forestburgh six terms, and always took a deep interest in the welfare of his town. He took a deep interest in the construction of the P. J. & M. R. R., and was a co-worker with ex-Senator Wheeler for its success.
He was a kind neighbor and valued friend. His sad and sudden death will sink deep into the hearts of his numerous friends.
Prof. Haley, of the Monticello Academy, a firm friend of Mr. Case and family, went to Oakland Valley to inform the invalid wife and sick daughter and the aged father and family of the sad accident, "as no one else could do."
Everything that could be done by the physicians of Monticello, the people at the Mansion House, and others to save the life of Mr. Case was earnestly done.
Mr. Case was about 65 years of age. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, whose name was Deborah Hopkins [sic], one daughter, Katie, and an adopted daughter, Sadie, two brothers, Jacob and Jerry, both of Paradise, and his father, William Case, a wealthy farmer residing in the same place.
He has been taken from us, nevertheless his [unreadable] record will always remain at Oakland Valley.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Monday, April 17, 1893, page 3
* * * * * * * *
The Funeral of Benjamin Case.
Owing to internal injuries received by the fatal accident which befell the late Benjamin Case, of Oakland Valley, at Monticello Friday, it was found necessary to hold the funeral service Sunday afternoon. The remains were interred at Cuddebackville.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1893, page 3
Postmaster Ben Case Falls Down Stairs - Dies from the Effect
Benj. Case, postmaster of Oakland Valley, who was attending Court in Monticello yesterday as a witness in the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson, accidentally caught his foot near the head of a stairway in a law office and fell to the bottom, his head striking the sidewalk.
He remained unconscious until today.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler received a telegram that Mr. Case died at 11 a.m. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Saturday, April 15, 1893, page 3
* * * * * * * *
THE DEATH OF MR. CASE.
Further Particulars of the Sad Accident at Monticello-& A Short Sketch of His Life.
The following are additional particulars of the fatal accident last Friday to Mr. Benjamin Case, the well known miller and merchant of Oakland Valley:
As already stated Mr. Case had been at Monticello most of the week attending the trial of the case of Wheeler vs. Robinson. He started Friday at about 11 o'clock to call at the law office of T. F. Bush, which he erroneously supposed was in the Osborn building. He had nearly reached the top of the stairs leading to the second floor, when suddenly he tripped, lost his balance, and fell with great violence to the landing below, striking upon his forehead. The left side of his head was crushed in and his nose broken by the violence of the fall.
He was immediately taken to the Mansion House, where Dr. McWilliams, who had been summoned, rendered medical aid and assistance. It was 6 o'clock before he regained consciousness, and there seemed to be some improvement, but his recovery was not expected, and at 11 o'clock Saturday morning he died.
Hon. O. B. Wheeler, of this city, who was Mr. Case's next door neighbor and associate in several important business enterprises since January, 1854, furnishes the TIMES the following biographical sketch:
At the time of the sad accident Mr. Case was postmaster at Oakland Valley, and was extensively engaged in merchandise, lumbering, farming and quarrying. He had a number of skilled mechanics and other workmen in his employ, and was in the full sense of the term, a first-class business man.
Mr. Case was Supervisor of the town of Forestburgh six terms, and always took a deep interest in the welfare of his town. He took a deep interest in the construction of the P. J. & M. R. R., and was a co-worker with ex-Senator Wheeler for its success.
He was a kind neighbor and valued friend. His sad and sudden death will sink deep into the hearts of his numerous friends.
Prof. Haley, of the Monticello Academy, a firm friend of Mr. Case and family, went to Oakland Valley to inform the invalid wife and sick daughter and the aged father and family of the sad accident, "as no one else could do."
Everything that could be done by the physicians of Monticello, the people at the Mansion House, and others to save the life of Mr. Case was earnestly done.
Mr. Case was about 65 years of age. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, whose name was Deborah Hopkins [sic], one daughter, Katie, and an adopted daughter, Sadie, two brothers, Jacob and Jerry, both of Paradise, and his father, William Case, a wealthy farmer residing in the same place.
He has been taken from us, nevertheless his [unreadable] record will always remain at Oakland Valley.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Monday, April 17, 1893, page 3
* * * * * * * *
The Funeral of Benjamin Case.
Owing to internal injuries received by the fatal accident which befell the late Benjamin Case, of Oakland Valley, at Monticello Friday, it was found necessary to hold the funeral service Sunday afternoon. The remains were interred at Cuddebackville.
--Middletown (NY) Daily Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1893, page 3
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