The Atlanta Constitution 14 Aug 1913 p 5
HIT BY TRAIN WHILE COMING FROM REUNION
Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson Badly Hurt and Horses Killed Near Marietta
Marietta, Ga., August 13-(Special) Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson were badly injured, the two horses they were driving were killed, and the carriage was demolished, when struck by a southbound W & A train this afternoon at a crossing three miles north of this city.
Latimer had an arm and a leg broken and Benson had an arm broken. The two were returning from a reunion of Philip's legion, held at Kennesaw, and had driven upon the track unaware of the swiftly approaching freight train. The two were rushed to Marietta and given prompt medical attention.
The Marietta Journal and Courier 15 Aug 1913 p 1
MR. MILT. LATIMER IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Mr. J. Milton Latimer died at Dr. Nolan's sanitarium early Thursday morning as a result of injuries received when North bound N. C. & St. L. passenger train struck the buggy in which he and Mr. Emmett Benson were returning from the Veteran's reunion at Kennesaw, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. The accident occurred at Dobbs crossing just beyond Kennesaw Mountain.
The cause of the accident has not been accertained (sic) but it is probably due to the dangerous crossing at this point which makes the sight of North bound trains practically impossible. Both of the fine horses the gentlemen were driving were killed and carried some distance from the crossing by the terrific impact of the collision.
Mr. Benson's left arm was broken below the elbow and he was badly bruised and shaken up but is not fatally injured.
Dr. J. T. Gault, of Atlanta, came along in his touring car shortly after the accident and took the two men to Dr. Nolan's sanitarium. Mr. Latimer's right arm was so badly broken that immediate amputation was necessary and his hip was crushed to a pulp. His head and face were badly bruised and he was unable to survive his injuries, being sixty-five years of age.
Mr. Latimer is the father of Messrs. Will and Dave Latimer and Miss Sallie Latimer. The funeral and interment will be held at Noonday church Friday afternoon. Mr. Latimer was a member of this church for forty years.
Both Mr. Benson and Mr. Latimer are highly connected and among the county's best known and beloved citizens and have many friends who are deeply grieved over the tragedy.
Mr. Benson was resting well during Thursday morning and was receiving the congratulations of his large host of friends upon his narrow escape.
HIT BY TRAIN WHILE COMING FROM REUNION
Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson Badly Hurt and Horses Killed Near Marietta
Marietta, Ga., August 13-(Special) Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson were badly injured, the two horses they were driving were killed, and the carriage was demolished, when struck by a southbound W & A train this afternoon at a crossing three miles north of this city.
Latimer had an arm and a leg broken and Benson had an arm broken. The two were returning from a reunion of Philip's legion, held at Kennesaw, and had driven upon the track unaware of the swiftly approaching freight train. The two were rushed to Marietta and given prompt medical attention.
The Marietta Journal and Courier 15 Aug 1913 p 1
MR. MILT. LATIMER IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Mr. J. Milton Latimer died at Dr. Nolan's sanitarium early Thursday morning as a result of injuries received when North bound N. C. & St. L. passenger train struck the buggy in which he and Mr. Emmett Benson were returning from the Veteran's reunion at Kennesaw, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. The accident occurred at Dobbs crossing just beyond Kennesaw Mountain.
The cause of the accident has not been accertained (sic) but it is probably due to the dangerous crossing at this point which makes the sight of North bound trains practically impossible. Both of the fine horses the gentlemen were driving were killed and carried some distance from the crossing by the terrific impact of the collision.
Mr. Benson's left arm was broken below the elbow and he was badly bruised and shaken up but is not fatally injured.
Dr. J. T. Gault, of Atlanta, came along in his touring car shortly after the accident and took the two men to Dr. Nolan's sanitarium. Mr. Latimer's right arm was so badly broken that immediate amputation was necessary and his hip was crushed to a pulp. His head and face were badly bruised and he was unable to survive his injuries, being sixty-five years of age.
Mr. Latimer is the father of Messrs. Will and Dave Latimer and Miss Sallie Latimer. The funeral and interment will be held at Noonday church Friday afternoon. Mr. Latimer was a member of this church for forty years.
Both Mr. Benson and Mr. Latimer are highly connected and among the county's best known and beloved citizens and have many friends who are deeply grieved over the tragedy.
Mr. Benson was resting well during Thursday morning and was receiving the congratulations of his large host of friends upon his narrow escape.
The Atlanta Constitution 14 Aug 1913 p 5
HIT BY TRAIN WHILE COMING FROM REUNION
Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson Badly Hurt and Horses Killed Near Marietta
Marietta, Ga., August 13-(Special) Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson were badly injured, the two horses they were driving were killed, and the carriage was demolished, when struck by a southbound W & A train this afternoon at a crossing three miles north of this city.
Latimer had an arm and a leg broken and Benson had an arm broken. The two were returning from a reunion of Philip's legion, held at Kennesaw, and had driven upon the track unaware of the swiftly approaching freight train. The two were rushed to Marietta and given prompt medical attention.
The Marietta Journal and Courier 15 Aug 1913 p 1
MR. MILT. LATIMER IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Mr. J. Milton Latimer died at Dr. Nolan's sanitarium early Thursday morning as a result of injuries received when North bound N. C. & St. L. passenger train struck the buggy in which he and Mr. Emmett Benson were returning from the Veteran's reunion at Kennesaw, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. The accident occurred at Dobbs crossing just beyond Kennesaw Mountain.
The cause of the accident has not been accertained (sic) but it is probably due to the dangerous crossing at this point which makes the sight of North bound trains practically impossible. Both of the fine horses the gentlemen were driving were killed and carried some distance from the crossing by the terrific impact of the collision.
Mr. Benson's left arm was broken below the elbow and he was badly bruised and shaken up but is not fatally injured.
Dr. J. T. Gault, of Atlanta, came along in his touring car shortly after the accident and took the two men to Dr. Nolan's sanitarium. Mr. Latimer's right arm was so badly broken that immediate amputation was necessary and his hip was crushed to a pulp. His head and face were badly bruised and he was unable to survive his injuries, being sixty-five years of age.
Mr. Latimer is the father of Messrs. Will and Dave Latimer and Miss Sallie Latimer. The funeral and interment will be held at Noonday church Friday afternoon. Mr. Latimer was a member of this church for forty years.
Both Mr. Benson and Mr. Latimer are highly connected and among the county's best known and beloved citizens and have many friends who are deeply grieved over the tragedy.
Mr. Benson was resting well during Thursday morning and was receiving the congratulations of his large host of friends upon his narrow escape.
HIT BY TRAIN WHILE COMING FROM REUNION
Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson Badly Hurt and Horses Killed Near Marietta
Marietta, Ga., August 13-(Special) Mitt Latimer and Emmet Benson were badly injured, the two horses they were driving were killed, and the carriage was demolished, when struck by a southbound W & A train this afternoon at a crossing three miles north of this city.
Latimer had an arm and a leg broken and Benson had an arm broken. The two were returning from a reunion of Philip's legion, held at Kennesaw, and had driven upon the track unaware of the swiftly approaching freight train. The two were rushed to Marietta and given prompt medical attention.
The Marietta Journal and Courier 15 Aug 1913 p 1
MR. MILT. LATIMER IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Mr. J. Milton Latimer died at Dr. Nolan's sanitarium early Thursday morning as a result of injuries received when North bound N. C. & St. L. passenger train struck the buggy in which he and Mr. Emmett Benson were returning from the Veteran's reunion at Kennesaw, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. The accident occurred at Dobbs crossing just beyond Kennesaw Mountain.
The cause of the accident has not been accertained (sic) but it is probably due to the dangerous crossing at this point which makes the sight of North bound trains practically impossible. Both of the fine horses the gentlemen were driving were killed and carried some distance from the crossing by the terrific impact of the collision.
Mr. Benson's left arm was broken below the elbow and he was badly bruised and shaken up but is not fatally injured.
Dr. J. T. Gault, of Atlanta, came along in his touring car shortly after the accident and took the two men to Dr. Nolan's sanitarium. Mr. Latimer's right arm was so badly broken that immediate amputation was necessary and his hip was crushed to a pulp. His head and face were badly bruised and he was unable to survive his injuries, being sixty-five years of age.
Mr. Latimer is the father of Messrs. Will and Dave Latimer and Miss Sallie Latimer. The funeral and interment will be held at Noonday church Friday afternoon. Mr. Latimer was a member of this church for forty years.
Both Mr. Benson and Mr. Latimer are highly connected and among the county's best known and beloved citizens and have many friends who are deeply grieved over the tragedy.
Mr. Benson was resting well during Thursday morning and was receiving the congratulations of his large host of friends upon his narrow escape.
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