"That Fatal Accident-Last week we had time to make mention of the fatal accident
to Mr. John N. Gardner. Between 1:00 and 2:00 am Mr. John N. Gardner, in company
of Mr. Daniel T. Jones emerged from the mouth of the "new" mine, and just as the
narrow gage engine was approaching, with 27 loaded cars. They made an attempt to
board the moving train and Mr. Jones got safely on board while Mr. Gardner
missed his footing and fell under the train. His right leg was caught between
the mine rail and the guide rail and twelve cars passed over him. It is needless
to say that his body was mangled and crushed and we are not here to recite the
unpleasant details. After conveying the body to his home in Jackson, Dr.
Skilling and Dr. Porter made an examination, and Squire John Ryan acting coroner
impaneled a jury who after viewing the remains and taking the testimony of
several witnesses, returned with a verdict of accidental death. John Nickelson
Gardner Mr. Gardner will be sadly missed - first by his family and immediate
friends and next by the community at large and the orders in which he belonged.
Many memorials of "Johnny" Gardner have been left to keep his memory green, and
numberless little deeds of kindness, and friendly acts, perhaps too minute to be
remembered by many, will carry with to the proof of the assertion that he was a
friend. Not the sort of trumpeted abroad his good deeds, but rather he kept them
concealed as much as possible, and his right hand performed many favors unknown
to his left and vise versa. He is dead. Such men unfortunately, do not bless a
community for all time, by their presence, wisdom and act of charity. Though
dead his memory lives, and at the sound of the trumpet on the last day he will
be first among those who have helped to carry the burdens of their fellow men,
even as Christ did. The deceased was born Cassop, Durham county, England, June
22, 1843 and was aged 48 years and 22 days when he died. He has been in America
37 years. In August, 1861, when but 18 years of age he enlisted in Company A,
second Maryland, as a private, and was mustered into service in October, the
same year, by Col. Robert Bruce, with John Douglas, captain and Andrew Speir and
James Thompson 1st and 2nd lieutenants. He served three years and was honorably
discharged and occupied a high position in the ranks of the G.A.R. Being
industrious and economical, he succeeded in providing for his family a home, and
he leaves them comfortably situated. He was a consistent member of the M.E.
church, and no church light ever shined brighter in a community than did he.
Besides being a member of Mo_____n Post G.A.R., he was also identified with
Lonaconing Lodge I.O.O.F. Rising Sun Lodge K of P., Rob Roy Council, Royal
Arcanum. The societies named attended the funeral. The funeral took place Friday
afternoon, the services being held in the M.E. church by Rev. James P. Wilson.
The remains were interned in Oak Hill cemetery. The community in general feels
the results of this sad bereavement, and all sympathize with the family."
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
to Mr. John N. Gardner. Between 1:00 and 2:00 am Mr. John N. Gardner, in company
of Mr. Daniel T. Jones emerged from the mouth of the "new" mine, and just as the
narrow gage engine was approaching, with 27 loaded cars. They made an attempt to
board the moving train and Mr. Jones got safely on board while Mr. Gardner
missed his footing and fell under the train. His right leg was caught between
the mine rail and the guide rail and twelve cars passed over him. It is needless
to say that his body was mangled and crushed and we are not here to recite the
unpleasant details. After conveying the body to his home in Jackson, Dr.
Skilling and Dr. Porter made an examination, and Squire John Ryan acting coroner
impaneled a jury who after viewing the remains and taking the testimony of
several witnesses, returned with a verdict of accidental death. John Nickelson
Gardner Mr. Gardner will be sadly missed - first by his family and immediate
friends and next by the community at large and the orders in which he belonged.
Many memorials of "Johnny" Gardner have been left to keep his memory green, and
numberless little deeds of kindness, and friendly acts, perhaps too minute to be
remembered by many, will carry with to the proof of the assertion that he was a
friend. Not the sort of trumpeted abroad his good deeds, but rather he kept them
concealed as much as possible, and his right hand performed many favors unknown
to his left and vise versa. He is dead. Such men unfortunately, do not bless a
community for all time, by their presence, wisdom and act of charity. Though
dead his memory lives, and at the sound of the trumpet on the last day he will
be first among those who have helped to carry the burdens of their fellow men,
even as Christ did. The deceased was born Cassop, Durham county, England, June
22, 1843 and was aged 48 years and 22 days when he died. He has been in America
37 years. In August, 1861, when but 18 years of age he enlisted in Company A,
second Maryland, as a private, and was mustered into service in October, the
same year, by Col. Robert Bruce, with John Douglas, captain and Andrew Speir and
James Thompson 1st and 2nd lieutenants. He served three years and was honorably
discharged and occupied a high position in the ranks of the G.A.R. Being
industrious and economical, he succeeded in providing for his family a home, and
he leaves them comfortably situated. He was a consistent member of the M.E.
church, and no church light ever shined brighter in a community than did he.
Besides being a member of Mo_____n Post G.A.R., he was also identified with
Lonaconing Lodge I.O.O.F. Rising Sun Lodge K of P., Rob Roy Council, Royal
Arcanum. The societies named attended the funeral. The funeral took place Friday
afternoon, the services being held in the M.E. church by Rev. James P. Wilson.
The remains were interned in Oak Hill cemetery. The community in general feels
the results of this sad bereavement, and all sympathize with the family."
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
"That Fatal Accident-Last week we had time to make mention of the fatal accident
to Mr. John N. Gardner. Between 1:00 and 2:00 am Mr. John N. Gardner, in company
of Mr. Daniel T. Jones emerged from the mouth of the "new" mine, and just as the
narrow gage engine was approaching, with 27 loaded cars. They made an attempt to
board the moving train and Mr. Jones got safely on board while Mr. Gardner
missed his footing and fell under the train. His right leg was caught between
the mine rail and the guide rail and twelve cars passed over him. It is needless
to say that his body was mangled and crushed and we are not here to recite the
unpleasant details. After conveying the body to his home in Jackson, Dr.
Skilling and Dr. Porter made an examination, and Squire John Ryan acting coroner
impaneled a jury who after viewing the remains and taking the testimony of
several witnesses, returned with a verdict of accidental death. John Nickelson
Gardner Mr. Gardner will be sadly missed - first by his family and immediate
friends and next by the community at large and the orders in which he belonged.
Many memorials of "Johnny" Gardner have been left to keep his memory green, and
numberless little deeds of kindness, and friendly acts, perhaps too minute to be
remembered by many, will carry with to the proof of the assertion that he was a
friend. Not the sort of trumpeted abroad his good deeds, but rather he kept them
concealed as much as possible, and his right hand performed many favors unknown
to his left and vise versa. He is dead. Such men unfortunately, do not bless a
community for all time, by their presence, wisdom and act of charity. Though
dead his memory lives, and at the sound of the trumpet on the last day he will
be first among those who have helped to carry the burdens of their fellow men,
even as Christ did. The deceased was born Cassop, Durham county, England, June
22, 1843 and was aged 48 years and 22 days when he died. He has been in America
37 years. In August, 1861, when but 18 years of age he enlisted in Company A,
second Maryland, as a private, and was mustered into service in October, the
same year, by Col. Robert Bruce, with John Douglas, captain and Andrew Speir and
James Thompson 1st and 2nd lieutenants. He served three years and was honorably
discharged and occupied a high position in the ranks of the G.A.R. Being
industrious and economical, he succeeded in providing for his family a home, and
he leaves them comfortably situated. He was a consistent member of the M.E.
church, and no church light ever shined brighter in a community than did he.
Besides being a member of Mo_____n Post G.A.R., he was also identified with
Lonaconing Lodge I.O.O.F. Rising Sun Lodge K of P., Rob Roy Council, Royal
Arcanum. The societies named attended the funeral. The funeral took place Friday
afternoon, the services being held in the M.E. church by Rev. James P. Wilson.
The remains were interned in Oak Hill cemetery. The community in general feels
the results of this sad bereavement, and all sympathize with the family."
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
to Mr. John N. Gardner. Between 1:00 and 2:00 am Mr. John N. Gardner, in company
of Mr. Daniel T. Jones emerged from the mouth of the "new" mine, and just as the
narrow gage engine was approaching, with 27 loaded cars. They made an attempt to
board the moving train and Mr. Jones got safely on board while Mr. Gardner
missed his footing and fell under the train. His right leg was caught between
the mine rail and the guide rail and twelve cars passed over him. It is needless
to say that his body was mangled and crushed and we are not here to recite the
unpleasant details. After conveying the body to his home in Jackson, Dr.
Skilling and Dr. Porter made an examination, and Squire John Ryan acting coroner
impaneled a jury who after viewing the remains and taking the testimony of
several witnesses, returned with a verdict of accidental death. John Nickelson
Gardner Mr. Gardner will be sadly missed - first by his family and immediate
friends and next by the community at large and the orders in which he belonged.
Many memorials of "Johnny" Gardner have been left to keep his memory green, and
numberless little deeds of kindness, and friendly acts, perhaps too minute to be
remembered by many, will carry with to the proof of the assertion that he was a
friend. Not the sort of trumpeted abroad his good deeds, but rather he kept them
concealed as much as possible, and his right hand performed many favors unknown
to his left and vise versa. He is dead. Such men unfortunately, do not bless a
community for all time, by their presence, wisdom and act of charity. Though
dead his memory lives, and at the sound of the trumpet on the last day he will
be first among those who have helped to carry the burdens of their fellow men,
even as Christ did. The deceased was born Cassop, Durham county, England, June
22, 1843 and was aged 48 years and 22 days when he died. He has been in America
37 years. In August, 1861, when but 18 years of age he enlisted in Company A,
second Maryland, as a private, and was mustered into service in October, the
same year, by Col. Robert Bruce, with John Douglas, captain and Andrew Speir and
James Thompson 1st and 2nd lieutenants. He served three years and was honorably
discharged and occupied a high position in the ranks of the G.A.R. Being
industrious and economical, he succeeded in providing for his family a home, and
he leaves them comfortably situated. He was a consistent member of the M.E.
church, and no church light ever shined brighter in a community than did he.
Besides being a member of Mo_____n Post G.A.R., he was also identified with
Lonaconing Lodge I.O.O.F. Rising Sun Lodge K of P., Rob Roy Council, Royal
Arcanum. The societies named attended the funeral. The funeral took place Friday
afternoon, the services being held in the M.E. church by Rev. James P. Wilson.
The remains were interned in Oak Hill cemetery. The community in general feels
the results of this sad bereavement, and all sympathize with the family."
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
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