N. Marion Hardman was the son Cordis Hardman and Sarah Ann Wise. He married Ellen Willford, daughter of William Willford and Nancy Casebeer, 1 Jan 1868 at Rochester, Cedar County, Iowa.
He fought during the civil war under Company C 24 Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Marion was made "Master Mason" of the Masonic Golden Rule Lodge in Iowa on 19 August 1867.
Surviving were his wife, Ellen, and seven children. Marion Willford Hardman, Ella May (Hardman) Poisal, Jessie Blanche (Hardman) Hatcher, Arthur Guy Hardman, Claude LeRoy Hardman, Suza Louise (Hardman) Arnold and Leslye (Hardman) Womer.
A copy of the newspaper article explaining Marion's death was given to me years ago. It was faded and very hard to read, but the following is what I could recognize.
From the PS County Post)
BAD ACCIDENT
Last Saturday evening, as a freight train from the east rolled in to the depot at Downs, N.M. Hardman, a brakeman in the employ of the railroad company, in some unknown manner fell from the top of a box car and was instantly killed. He fell between two cars and his neck was broken, causing instantaneous death; his body was then run over by two cars, cutting off both legs and mangling the body terribly.
The heart-rending news spread rapidly and in a short time, a large number of our citizens were on the spot, to sympathize with the almost heart-broken family and care for all that remained of poor Hardman. The body was taken to Westfall's morgue where it was dressed and placed in an elegant casket, which was purchased by the Masons, before it was taken to the family. The funeral services were held on Sabbath afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. Riley preached the sermon and the masons had charge of the graveside services.
A special train was run from Bull City for the accommodation of Masons, railroad men and others who wished to attend the services. The church was filled to its almost capacity and many were unable to find even standing room. The attendance to the grave was very large, numbering about four hundred.
Mr. Hardman has been a resident of Downs from its start, being at one time connected with the Pioneer store. During his residence here he had made very many warm friends who deeply sympathize with his bereaved wife and children, and whose sympathy will be manifested in deeds as well as words.
We are at loss to know just what to say on this sad occasion. We would offer some word of condolence to the grief-stricken wife and family but we realize that 'tis such times as these that make words silver and silence gold.
September 28, 1882
Cawker City Free Press
- The sad news of the death of N. M. Hardman of Downs, on the evening of September 23d, was received here on Sunday morning. Mr. Hardman was a brakesman on the Solomon Branch and while switching some cars at Downs, Saturday night, fell under the wheels of the train and was killed almost instantly. We know how cold and formal words of sympathy sound in time like this, and we only stop to assure the sorrowing wife, children and friends, that their great grief has touched the hearts of many in this city. With them we have said a last good-bye to the dear
friends; with them we have gone on that long journey to the eastern home; with them we have stood by that open grave, witnessing the beloved lineaments consigned to indistinguishable clay; and with them we shall keep alive the memory of his deeds and sorrow for his untimely death.
The above newspaper article was supplied by Toni Helvey Schlaefli (#47109146)
He fought during the civil war under Company C 24 Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Marion was made "Master Mason" of the Masonic Golden Rule Lodge in Iowa on 19 August 1867.
Surviving were his wife, Ellen, and seven children. Marion Willford Hardman, Ella May (Hardman) Poisal, Jessie Blanche (Hardman) Hatcher, Arthur Guy Hardman, Claude LeRoy Hardman, Suza Louise (Hardman) Arnold and Leslye (Hardman) Womer.
A copy of the newspaper article explaining Marion's death was given to me years ago. It was faded and very hard to read, but the following is what I could recognize.
From the PS County Post)
BAD ACCIDENT
Last Saturday evening, as a freight train from the east rolled in to the depot at Downs, N.M. Hardman, a brakeman in the employ of the railroad company, in some unknown manner fell from the top of a box car and was instantly killed. He fell between two cars and his neck was broken, causing instantaneous death; his body was then run over by two cars, cutting off both legs and mangling the body terribly.
The heart-rending news spread rapidly and in a short time, a large number of our citizens were on the spot, to sympathize with the almost heart-broken family and care for all that remained of poor Hardman. The body was taken to Westfall's morgue where it was dressed and placed in an elegant casket, which was purchased by the Masons, before it was taken to the family. The funeral services were held on Sabbath afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. Riley preached the sermon and the masons had charge of the graveside services.
A special train was run from Bull City for the accommodation of Masons, railroad men and others who wished to attend the services. The church was filled to its almost capacity and many were unable to find even standing room. The attendance to the grave was very large, numbering about four hundred.
Mr. Hardman has been a resident of Downs from its start, being at one time connected with the Pioneer store. During his residence here he had made very many warm friends who deeply sympathize with his bereaved wife and children, and whose sympathy will be manifested in deeds as well as words.
We are at loss to know just what to say on this sad occasion. We would offer some word of condolence to the grief-stricken wife and family but we realize that 'tis such times as these that make words silver and silence gold.
September 28, 1882
Cawker City Free Press
- The sad news of the death of N. M. Hardman of Downs, on the evening of September 23d, was received here on Sunday morning. Mr. Hardman was a brakesman on the Solomon Branch and while switching some cars at Downs, Saturday night, fell under the wheels of the train and was killed almost instantly. We know how cold and formal words of sympathy sound in time like this, and we only stop to assure the sorrowing wife, children and friends, that their great grief has touched the hearts of many in this city. With them we have said a last good-bye to the dear
friends; with them we have gone on that long journey to the eastern home; with them we have stood by that open grave, witnessing the beloved lineaments consigned to indistinguishable clay; and with them we shall keep alive the memory of his deeds and sorrow for his untimely death.
The above newspaper article was supplied by Toni Helvey Schlaefli (#47109146)
N. Marion Hardman was the son Cordis Hardman and Sarah Ann Wise. He married Ellen Willford, daughter of William Willford and Nancy Casebeer, 1 Jan 1868 at Rochester, Cedar County, Iowa.
He fought during the civil war under Company C 24 Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Marion was made "Master Mason" of the Masonic Golden Rule Lodge in Iowa on 19 August 1867.
Surviving were his wife, Ellen, and seven children. Marion Willford Hardman, Ella May (Hardman) Poisal, Jessie Blanche (Hardman) Hatcher, Arthur Guy Hardman, Claude LeRoy Hardman, Suza Louise (Hardman) Arnold and Leslye (Hardman) Womer.
A copy of the newspaper article explaining Marion's death was given to me years ago. It was faded and very hard to read, but the following is what I could recognize.
From the PS County Post)
BAD ACCIDENT
Last Saturday evening, as a freight train from the east rolled in to the depot at Downs, N.M. Hardman, a brakeman in the employ of the railroad company, in some unknown manner fell from the top of a box car and was instantly killed. He fell between two cars and his neck was broken, causing instantaneous death; his body was then run over by two cars, cutting off both legs and mangling the body terribly.
The heart-rending news spread rapidly and in a short time, a large number of our citizens were on the spot, to sympathize with the almost heart-broken family and care for all that remained of poor Hardman. The body was taken to Westfall's morgue where it was dressed and placed in an elegant casket, which was purchased by the Masons, before it was taken to the family. The funeral services were held on Sabbath afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. Riley preached the sermon and the masons had charge of the graveside services.
A special train was run from Bull City for the accommodation of Masons, railroad men and others who wished to attend the services. The church was filled to its almost capacity and many were unable to find even standing room. The attendance to the grave was very large, numbering about four hundred.
Mr. Hardman has been a resident of Downs from its start, being at one time connected with the Pioneer store. During his residence here he had made very many warm friends who deeply sympathize with his bereaved wife and children, and whose sympathy will be manifested in deeds as well as words.
We are at loss to know just what to say on this sad occasion. We would offer some word of condolence to the grief-stricken wife and family but we realize that 'tis such times as these that make words silver and silence gold.
September 28, 1882
Cawker City Free Press
- The sad news of the death of N. M. Hardman of Downs, on the evening of September 23d, was received here on Sunday morning. Mr. Hardman was a brakesman on the Solomon Branch and while switching some cars at Downs, Saturday night, fell under the wheels of the train and was killed almost instantly. We know how cold and formal words of sympathy sound in time like this, and we only stop to assure the sorrowing wife, children and friends, that their great grief has touched the hearts of many in this city. With them we have said a last good-bye to the dear
friends; with them we have gone on that long journey to the eastern home; with them we have stood by that open grave, witnessing the beloved lineaments consigned to indistinguishable clay; and with them we shall keep alive the memory of his deeds and sorrow for his untimely death.
The above newspaper article was supplied by Toni Helvey Schlaefli (#47109146)
He fought during the civil war under Company C 24 Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Marion was made "Master Mason" of the Masonic Golden Rule Lodge in Iowa on 19 August 1867.
Surviving were his wife, Ellen, and seven children. Marion Willford Hardman, Ella May (Hardman) Poisal, Jessie Blanche (Hardman) Hatcher, Arthur Guy Hardman, Claude LeRoy Hardman, Suza Louise (Hardman) Arnold and Leslye (Hardman) Womer.
A copy of the newspaper article explaining Marion's death was given to me years ago. It was faded and very hard to read, but the following is what I could recognize.
From the PS County Post)
BAD ACCIDENT
Last Saturday evening, as a freight train from the east rolled in to the depot at Downs, N.M. Hardman, a brakeman in the employ of the railroad company, in some unknown manner fell from the top of a box car and was instantly killed. He fell between two cars and his neck was broken, causing instantaneous death; his body was then run over by two cars, cutting off both legs and mangling the body terribly.
The heart-rending news spread rapidly and in a short time, a large number of our citizens were on the spot, to sympathize with the almost heart-broken family and care for all that remained of poor Hardman. The body was taken to Westfall's morgue where it was dressed and placed in an elegant casket, which was purchased by the Masons, before it was taken to the family. The funeral services were held on Sabbath afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. Riley preached the sermon and the masons had charge of the graveside services.
A special train was run from Bull City for the accommodation of Masons, railroad men and others who wished to attend the services. The church was filled to its almost capacity and many were unable to find even standing room. The attendance to the grave was very large, numbering about four hundred.
Mr. Hardman has been a resident of Downs from its start, being at one time connected with the Pioneer store. During his residence here he had made very many warm friends who deeply sympathize with his bereaved wife and children, and whose sympathy will be manifested in deeds as well as words.
We are at loss to know just what to say on this sad occasion. We would offer some word of condolence to the grief-stricken wife and family but we realize that 'tis such times as these that make words silver and silence gold.
September 28, 1882
Cawker City Free Press
- The sad news of the death of N. M. Hardman of Downs, on the evening of September 23d, was received here on Sunday morning. Mr. Hardman was a brakesman on the Solomon Branch and while switching some cars at Downs, Saturday night, fell under the wheels of the train and was killed almost instantly. We know how cold and formal words of sympathy sound in time like this, and we only stop to assure the sorrowing wife, children and friends, that their great grief has touched the hearts of many in this city. With them we have said a last good-bye to the dear
friends; with them we have gone on that long journey to the eastern home; with them we have stood by that open grave, witnessing the beloved lineaments consigned to indistinguishable clay; and with them we shall keep alive the memory of his deeds and sorrow for his untimely death.
The above newspaper article was supplied by Toni Helvey Schlaefli (#47109146)
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