Died from an Accident
An unfortunate accident, which resulted in the death of Joseph Donnelly, a well-known citizen of Quesnel for over a year past, happened on the G.T.P. railway last Saturday morning, at a point some miles west of McBride. It appears that the unfortunate man, with two companions was going to Edmonton, and had arranged with the brakeman on the train for their passage. At one of the stops made by the train a couple of men boarded the same car, and were dislodged by the train crew. When the train started up, one of these men again attempted to get on board, and was shot thro the leg by tho brakeman, the bullet breaking his log. The train was held up for a few hours to give the police and the doctor an opportunity to reach the scene, and Donnelly and his companions were told to walk ahead and to await the train at a siding some few miles ahead. This they did, but when the train reached there it did not slacken, and Donnelly, against the advice of his companions, attempted to board it. He missed his hold, and was thrown under the wheels, his left foot being cut in two, and the other one so badly crushed that amputation would have been necessary. The doctor who attended the other man immediately attended to Donnelly's injuries, and the unfortunate man was taken to the hospital at McBride, but when he learned that he would be a cripple he decided that death was preferable, and made up his mind to die. He never lost consciousness, but death ensued within twenty hours after the accident, the end coming about seven o'clock Sunday morning.
As soon as possible after the accident word was sent here to his brother, James, and the latter left that evening. When he arrived at Blackwater he received word that Joe was dead, and gave instructions for the body to be sent to Fort George. On his arrival there- arrangements were completed to bring the remains here for interment, and they arrived on Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred yesterday morning, Rev. W.H.H. Elliott conducting the service at the grave. A large number of friends of deceased attended the obsequies. The deceased young man had many friends here, and all were shocked when word of the accident was received. He was a versatile entertainer, and his services were always at the disposal of his friends for any good cause. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and two brothers, all at the family home in Dublin Ireland, as well as his brother James here. The sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved relatives.
The Cariboo Observer, April 17, 1915
An unfortunate accident, which resulted in the death of Joseph Donnelly, a well-known citizen of Quesnel for over a year past, happened on the G.T.P. railway last Saturday morning, at a point some miles west of McBride. It appears that the unfortunate man, with two companions was going to Edmonton, and had arranged with the brakeman on the train for their passage. At one of the stops made by the train a couple of men boarded the same car, and were dislodged by the train crew. When the train started up, one of these men again attempted to get on board, and was shot thro the leg by tho brakeman, the bullet breaking his log. The train was held up for a few hours to give the police and the doctor an opportunity to reach the scene, and Donnelly and his companions were told to walk ahead and to await the train at a siding some few miles ahead. This they did, but when the train reached there it did not slacken, and Donnelly, against the advice of his companions, attempted to board it. He missed his hold, and was thrown under the wheels, his left foot being cut in two, and the other one so badly crushed that amputation would have been necessary. The doctor who attended the other man immediately attended to Donnelly's injuries, and the unfortunate man was taken to the hospital at McBride, but when he learned that he would be a cripple he decided that death was preferable, and made up his mind to die. He never lost consciousness, but death ensued within twenty hours after the accident, the end coming about seven o'clock Sunday morning.
As soon as possible after the accident word was sent here to his brother, James, and the latter left that evening. When he arrived at Blackwater he received word that Joe was dead, and gave instructions for the body to be sent to Fort George. On his arrival there- arrangements were completed to bring the remains here for interment, and they arrived on Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred yesterday morning, Rev. W.H.H. Elliott conducting the service at the grave. A large number of friends of deceased attended the obsequies. The deceased young man had many friends here, and all were shocked when word of the accident was received. He was a versatile entertainer, and his services were always at the disposal of his friends for any good cause. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and two brothers, all at the family home in Dublin Ireland, as well as his brother James here. The sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved relatives.
The Cariboo Observer, April 17, 1915
Died from an Accident
An unfortunate accident, which resulted in the death of Joseph Donnelly, a well-known citizen of Quesnel for over a year past, happened on the G.T.P. railway last Saturday morning, at a point some miles west of McBride. It appears that the unfortunate man, with two companions was going to Edmonton, and had arranged with the brakeman on the train for their passage. At one of the stops made by the train a couple of men boarded the same car, and were dislodged by the train crew. When the train started up, one of these men again attempted to get on board, and was shot thro the leg by tho brakeman, the bullet breaking his log. The train was held up for a few hours to give the police and the doctor an opportunity to reach the scene, and Donnelly and his companions were told to walk ahead and to await the train at a siding some few miles ahead. This they did, but when the train reached there it did not slacken, and Donnelly, against the advice of his companions, attempted to board it. He missed his hold, and was thrown under the wheels, his left foot being cut in two, and the other one so badly crushed that amputation would have been necessary. The doctor who attended the other man immediately attended to Donnelly's injuries, and the unfortunate man was taken to the hospital at McBride, but when he learned that he would be a cripple he decided that death was preferable, and made up his mind to die. He never lost consciousness, but death ensued within twenty hours after the accident, the end coming about seven o'clock Sunday morning.
As soon as possible after the accident word was sent here to his brother, James, and the latter left that evening. When he arrived at Blackwater he received word that Joe was dead, and gave instructions for the body to be sent to Fort George. On his arrival there- arrangements were completed to bring the remains here for interment, and they arrived on Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred yesterday morning, Rev. W.H.H. Elliott conducting the service at the grave. A large number of friends of deceased attended the obsequies. The deceased young man had many friends here, and all were shocked when word of the accident was received. He was a versatile entertainer, and his services were always at the disposal of his friends for any good cause. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and two brothers, all at the family home in Dublin Ireland, as well as his brother James here. The sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved relatives.
The Cariboo Observer, April 17, 1915
An unfortunate accident, which resulted in the death of Joseph Donnelly, a well-known citizen of Quesnel for over a year past, happened on the G.T.P. railway last Saturday morning, at a point some miles west of McBride. It appears that the unfortunate man, with two companions was going to Edmonton, and had arranged with the brakeman on the train for their passage. At one of the stops made by the train a couple of men boarded the same car, and were dislodged by the train crew. When the train started up, one of these men again attempted to get on board, and was shot thro the leg by tho brakeman, the bullet breaking his log. The train was held up for a few hours to give the police and the doctor an opportunity to reach the scene, and Donnelly and his companions were told to walk ahead and to await the train at a siding some few miles ahead. This they did, but when the train reached there it did not slacken, and Donnelly, against the advice of his companions, attempted to board it. He missed his hold, and was thrown under the wheels, his left foot being cut in two, and the other one so badly crushed that amputation would have been necessary. The doctor who attended the other man immediately attended to Donnelly's injuries, and the unfortunate man was taken to the hospital at McBride, but when he learned that he would be a cripple he decided that death was preferable, and made up his mind to die. He never lost consciousness, but death ensued within twenty hours after the accident, the end coming about seven o'clock Sunday morning.
As soon as possible after the accident word was sent here to his brother, James, and the latter left that evening. When he arrived at Blackwater he received word that Joe was dead, and gave instructions for the body to be sent to Fort George. On his arrival there- arrangements were completed to bring the remains here for interment, and they arrived on Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred yesterday morning, Rev. W.H.H. Elliott conducting the service at the grave. A large number of friends of deceased attended the obsequies. The deceased young man had many friends here, and all were shocked when word of the accident was received. He was a versatile entertainer, and his services were always at the disposal of his friends for any good cause. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and two brothers, all at the family home in Dublin Ireland, as well as his brother James here. The sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved relatives.
The Cariboo Observer, April 17, 1915
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April 14, 1915
Age 27 Years
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