Elmer is on the left- brother William on right in photo
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Newspaper article from Ohio-1937
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN; FAILS TO HEAR WHISTLE
Elmer Armstrong Struck by N. Y Central Engine near Franklin Street
Prevented by deafness from hearing the whistle of an approaching New York Central train, Elmer Armstrong, aged 67, North Canal Street, was killed instantly at 9:15 o'clock Tuesday morning near the Franklin street crossing.
Mr. Armstrong, walking south, just at the side of the railroad tracks, was struck and knocked several feet to the side of the tracks by the Diesel-powered train, also going south and due here at 9:17 o'clock from Phalanx.
L. Morrissey, conductor, and Clate Weaver, engineer reported that the whistle was sounded as the train approached the pedestrian and he had ample time to step aside, which they presumed he would do. After the tragic accident the train was halted as soon as possible as the members of the crew found the lifeless body, the body was not mangled but several bones were broken.
Mr. Armstrong was reported to have turned onto the tracks from Route five, carrying a basket of eggs. For years, friends said, he was accustomed to walking along the tracks, almost daily.
The body was removed to the James funeral home, where services were held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev W. S Baker, pastor of the Newton Falls Methodist church. Burial followed in the Braceville cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong leaves two daughters, Miss Nellie Armstrong of Warren, and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong of Lordstown; two sons Delbert, Oscar of Newton Falls, and a sister Mrs Hattie Metcalf of Pennville, Ohio and 14 grandchildren.
He resided here for many years. He was a native of Muskingum county, Ohio and lived for some years in Nutwood, Ohio before moving here.
Serving as pallbears at the funeral services were J. A. Cox, John Banchu, Ray Moore, Archie Hickox, George Springer and John Hyde
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Newspaper article from Ohio-1937
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN; FAILS TO HEAR WHISTLE
Elmer Armstrong Struck by N. Y Central Engine near Franklin Street
Prevented by deafness from hearing the whistle of an approaching New York Central train, Elmer Armstrong, aged 67, North Canal Street, was killed instantly at 9:15 o'clock Tuesday morning near the Franklin street crossing.
Mr. Armstrong, walking south, just at the side of the railroad tracks, was struck and knocked several feet to the side of the tracks by the Diesel-powered train, also going south and due here at 9:17 o'clock from Phalanx.
L. Morrissey, conductor, and Clate Weaver, engineer reported that the whistle was sounded as the train approached the pedestrian and he had ample time to step aside, which they presumed he would do. After the tragic accident the train was halted as soon as possible as the members of the crew found the lifeless body, the body was not mangled but several bones were broken.
Mr. Armstrong was reported to have turned onto the tracks from Route five, carrying a basket of eggs. For years, friends said, he was accustomed to walking along the tracks, almost daily.
The body was removed to the James funeral home, where services were held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev W. S Baker, pastor of the Newton Falls Methodist church. Burial followed in the Braceville cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong leaves two daughters, Miss Nellie Armstrong of Warren, and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong of Lordstown; two sons Delbert, Oscar of Newton Falls, and a sister Mrs Hattie Metcalf of Pennville, Ohio and 14 grandchildren.
He resided here for many years. He was a native of Muskingum county, Ohio and lived for some years in Nutwood, Ohio before moving here.
Serving as pallbears at the funeral services were J. A. Cox, John Banchu, Ray Moore, Archie Hickox, George Springer and John Hyde
Elmer is on the left- brother William on right in photo
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Newspaper article from Ohio-1937
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN; FAILS TO HEAR WHISTLE
Elmer Armstrong Struck by N. Y Central Engine near Franklin Street
Prevented by deafness from hearing the whistle of an approaching New York Central train, Elmer Armstrong, aged 67, North Canal Street, was killed instantly at 9:15 o'clock Tuesday morning near the Franklin street crossing.
Mr. Armstrong, walking south, just at the side of the railroad tracks, was struck and knocked several feet to the side of the tracks by the Diesel-powered train, also going south and due here at 9:17 o'clock from Phalanx.
L. Morrissey, conductor, and Clate Weaver, engineer reported that the whistle was sounded as the train approached the pedestrian and he had ample time to step aside, which they presumed he would do. After the tragic accident the train was halted as soon as possible as the members of the crew found the lifeless body, the body was not mangled but several bones were broken.
Mr. Armstrong was reported to have turned onto the tracks from Route five, carrying a basket of eggs. For years, friends said, he was accustomed to walking along the tracks, almost daily.
The body was removed to the James funeral home, where services were held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev W. S Baker, pastor of the Newton Falls Methodist church. Burial followed in the Braceville cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong leaves two daughters, Miss Nellie Armstrong of Warren, and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong of Lordstown; two sons Delbert, Oscar of Newton Falls, and a sister Mrs Hattie Metcalf of Pennville, Ohio and 14 grandchildren.
He resided here for many years. He was a native of Muskingum county, Ohio and lived for some years in Nutwood, Ohio before moving here.
Serving as pallbears at the funeral services were J. A. Cox, John Banchu, Ray Moore, Archie Hickox, George Springer and John Hyde
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Newspaper article from Ohio-1937
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN; FAILS TO HEAR WHISTLE
Elmer Armstrong Struck by N. Y Central Engine near Franklin Street
Prevented by deafness from hearing the whistle of an approaching New York Central train, Elmer Armstrong, aged 67, North Canal Street, was killed instantly at 9:15 o'clock Tuesday morning near the Franklin street crossing.
Mr. Armstrong, walking south, just at the side of the railroad tracks, was struck and knocked several feet to the side of the tracks by the Diesel-powered train, also going south and due here at 9:17 o'clock from Phalanx.
L. Morrissey, conductor, and Clate Weaver, engineer reported that the whistle was sounded as the train approached the pedestrian and he had ample time to step aside, which they presumed he would do. After the tragic accident the train was halted as soon as possible as the members of the crew found the lifeless body, the body was not mangled but several bones were broken.
Mr. Armstrong was reported to have turned onto the tracks from Route five, carrying a basket of eggs. For years, friends said, he was accustomed to walking along the tracks, almost daily.
The body was removed to the James funeral home, where services were held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev W. S Baker, pastor of the Newton Falls Methodist church. Burial followed in the Braceville cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong leaves two daughters, Miss Nellie Armstrong of Warren, and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong of Lordstown; two sons Delbert, Oscar of Newton Falls, and a sister Mrs Hattie Metcalf of Pennville, Ohio and 14 grandchildren.
He resided here for many years. He was a native of Muskingum county, Ohio and lived for some years in Nutwood, Ohio before moving here.
Serving as pallbears at the funeral services were J. A. Cox, John Banchu, Ray Moore, Archie Hickox, George Springer and John Hyde
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