The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE), July 12, 1935
FIND BODY OF MISSING MAN IN DEEP WELL
Charlie Strosnider, missing 2 days, found dead in Roundhouse Well.
The body of Charlie Strosnider, water service man for the Burlington railroad here, was found in the well at the roundhouse Friday evening, July 5. Strosnider had been missing since Wednesday morning. When he was found, his neck was broken and there were deep lacerations on his head.
The well is 118 feet deep and 14 feet wide at the top and can be entered through a trap door. There are several platforms in the well, spaced at intervals of several feet.
On Friday when Strosinder (sic) did not come to work, John Hicks, roundhouse man, notified county authorities and Deputy Sheriff Spencer came here at once. He and Hicks went to look in the well, lowering an electric drop light into it and saw the body there. Ernest Brown and Dave Anderson went into the well and fastened a rope to the body so that it could be brought to the surface. The body was lying on one of the platforms, 65 feet from the surface.
Charles Strosnider was born in Chenoa, Illinois, July 6, 1875 and departed this life July 3, 1935 at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was the son of Sarah and Michael Strosnider, who have both preceded him in death.
At the age of seven years he came with his parents to Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary S. Mattison, September 10, 1896. Two daughter were born to this union, Mrs. Marguerite Durflinger and Mrs. Mildred Cottam, both of Hubbell, Nebraska.
He resided in the vicinity of Hubbell until the year 1922 when he accepted a position in the water service department of the Burlington railroad working on the Wymore division until February 4, 1932, when he was transferred to Edgar, Nebraska, which position he held until his death.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hubbell.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two daughters, one half sister, Mrs. Mollie Hillery of Russell Springs, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends.
A short service was conducted at the home in Edgar by Rev. Homer Hix, Sunday at 12:15. The Methodist choir sang. After these services the body was taken to Hubbell where funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. B. F. Wallace with burial in the Hubbell cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511)
FIND BODY OF MISSING MAN IN DEEP WELL
Charlie Strosnider, missing 2 days, found dead in Roundhouse Well.
The body of Charlie Strosnider, water service man for the Burlington railroad here, was found in the well at the roundhouse Friday evening, July 5. Strosnider had been missing since Wednesday morning. When he was found, his neck was broken and there were deep lacerations on his head.
The well is 118 feet deep and 14 feet wide at the top and can be entered through a trap door. There are several platforms in the well, spaced at intervals of several feet.
On Friday when Strosinder (sic) did not come to work, John Hicks, roundhouse man, notified county authorities and Deputy Sheriff Spencer came here at once. He and Hicks went to look in the well, lowering an electric drop light into it and saw the body there. Ernest Brown and Dave Anderson went into the well and fastened a rope to the body so that it could be brought to the surface. The body was lying on one of the platforms, 65 feet from the surface.
Charles Strosnider was born in Chenoa, Illinois, July 6, 1875 and departed this life July 3, 1935 at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was the son of Sarah and Michael Strosnider, who have both preceded him in death.
At the age of seven years he came with his parents to Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary S. Mattison, September 10, 1896. Two daughter were born to this union, Mrs. Marguerite Durflinger and Mrs. Mildred Cottam, both of Hubbell, Nebraska.
He resided in the vicinity of Hubbell until the year 1922 when he accepted a position in the water service department of the Burlington railroad working on the Wymore division until February 4, 1932, when he was transferred to Edgar, Nebraska, which position he held until his death.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hubbell.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two daughters, one half sister, Mrs. Mollie Hillery of Russell Springs, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends.
A short service was conducted at the home in Edgar by Rev. Homer Hix, Sunday at 12:15. The Methodist choir sang. After these services the body was taken to Hubbell where funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. B. F. Wallace with burial in the Hubbell cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511)
The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE), July 12, 1935
FIND BODY OF MISSING MAN IN DEEP WELL
Charlie Strosnider, missing 2 days, found dead in Roundhouse Well.
The body of Charlie Strosnider, water service man for the Burlington railroad here, was found in the well at the roundhouse Friday evening, July 5. Strosnider had been missing since Wednesday morning. When he was found, his neck was broken and there were deep lacerations on his head.
The well is 118 feet deep and 14 feet wide at the top and can be entered through a trap door. There are several platforms in the well, spaced at intervals of several feet.
On Friday when Strosinder (sic) did not come to work, John Hicks, roundhouse man, notified county authorities and Deputy Sheriff Spencer came here at once. He and Hicks went to look in the well, lowering an electric drop light into it and saw the body there. Ernest Brown and Dave Anderson went into the well and fastened a rope to the body so that it could be brought to the surface. The body was lying on one of the platforms, 65 feet from the surface.
Charles Strosnider was born in Chenoa, Illinois, July 6, 1875 and departed this life July 3, 1935 at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was the son of Sarah and Michael Strosnider, who have both preceded him in death.
At the age of seven years he came with his parents to Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary S. Mattison, September 10, 1896. Two daughter were born to this union, Mrs. Marguerite Durflinger and Mrs. Mildred Cottam, both of Hubbell, Nebraska.
He resided in the vicinity of Hubbell until the year 1922 when he accepted a position in the water service department of the Burlington railroad working on the Wymore division until February 4, 1932, when he was transferred to Edgar, Nebraska, which position he held until his death.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hubbell.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two daughters, one half sister, Mrs. Mollie Hillery of Russell Springs, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends.
A short service was conducted at the home in Edgar by Rev. Homer Hix, Sunday at 12:15. The Methodist choir sang. After these services the body was taken to Hubbell where funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. B. F. Wallace with burial in the Hubbell cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511)
FIND BODY OF MISSING MAN IN DEEP WELL
Charlie Strosnider, missing 2 days, found dead in Roundhouse Well.
The body of Charlie Strosnider, water service man for the Burlington railroad here, was found in the well at the roundhouse Friday evening, July 5. Strosnider had been missing since Wednesday morning. When he was found, his neck was broken and there were deep lacerations on his head.
The well is 118 feet deep and 14 feet wide at the top and can be entered through a trap door. There are several platforms in the well, spaced at intervals of several feet.
On Friday when Strosinder (sic) did not come to work, John Hicks, roundhouse man, notified county authorities and Deputy Sheriff Spencer came here at once. He and Hicks went to look in the well, lowering an electric drop light into it and saw the body there. Ernest Brown and Dave Anderson went into the well and fastened a rope to the body so that it could be brought to the surface. The body was lying on one of the platforms, 65 feet from the surface.
Charles Strosnider was born in Chenoa, Illinois, July 6, 1875 and departed this life July 3, 1935 at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was the son of Sarah and Michael Strosnider, who have both preceded him in death.
At the age of seven years he came with his parents to Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary S. Mattison, September 10, 1896. Two daughter were born to this union, Mrs. Marguerite Durflinger and Mrs. Mildred Cottam, both of Hubbell, Nebraska.
He resided in the vicinity of Hubbell until the year 1922 when he accepted a position in the water service department of the Burlington railroad working on the Wymore division until February 4, 1932, when he was transferred to Edgar, Nebraska, which position he held until his death.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hubbell.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two daughters, one half sister, Mrs. Mollie Hillery of Russell Springs, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends.
A short service was conducted at the home in Edgar by Rev. Homer Hix, Sunday at 12:15. The Methodist choir sang. After these services the body was taken to Hubbell where funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. B. F. Wallace with burial in the Hubbell cemetery.
Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511)
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