Accident on Jordan Bridge
On Sunday Evening about 9:30 a shocking accident occurred on the new Grand Trunk Bridge at Jordan. At the close of the service at the Methodist church were returning home by crossing the bridge. An eastbound freight met them on the north track; they then stepped on the south track. In a few seconds the westbound Toronto Express which was two hours late came rushing along at full speed. Owing to the noise of the passing freight, it was almost upon them before they were aware of it. The three young men on the bridge at the time were Elmer Moyer, William Phfenster and William Finch. Elmer Moyer was quite a distance ahead. When the two saw the Express, Finch grabbed Phfester and said, " Lay flat and keep your head down". All took place in a few seconds. Unfortunately the young man raised his head and either the locomotive or step struck him. He was hurled some distance on the bridge. Finch carried the body over on the bank and secured help in taking him home. Moyers body was within ten feet from where finch had carried young Phfester, but did not notice and as he was so far ahead, they thought he had got over all right. The body was discovered in the morning, terribly mangled. A gloom spread over the whole community. The sad news of the disaster reached the different homes of the friends of the deceased. The young men were held in the highest respect by the community. Mr. Moyer was an active and devoted church worker and president of the Epworth league of Christian Endeavor.
Accident on Jordan Bridge
On Sunday Evening about 9:30 a shocking accident occurred on the new Grand Trunk Bridge at Jordan. At the close of the service at the Methodist church were returning home by crossing the bridge. An eastbound freight met them on the north track; they then stepped on the south track. In a few seconds the westbound Toronto Express which was two hours late came rushing along at full speed. Owing to the noise of the passing freight, it was almost upon them before they were aware of it. The three young men on the bridge at the time were Elmer Moyer, William Phfenster and William Finch. Elmer Moyer was quite a distance ahead. When the two saw the Express, Finch grabbed Phfester and said, " Lay flat and keep your head down". All took place in a few seconds. Unfortunately the young man raised his head and either the locomotive or step struck him. He was hurled some distance on the bridge. Finch carried the body over on the bank and secured help in taking him home. Moyers body was within ten feet from where finch had carried young Phfester, but did not notice and as he was so far ahead, they thought he had got over all right. The body was discovered in the morning, terribly mangled. A gloom spread over the whole community. The sad news of the disaster reached the different homes of the friends of the deceased. The young men were held in the highest respect by the community. Mr. Moyer was an active and devoted church worker and president of the Epworth league of Christian Endeavor.
Family Members
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Caroline Donnenworth Moyer
1860–1927
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Magdalena "Maggie" Donnenworth Snider
1864–1908
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Isaac Henry Donnenwerth
1866–1944
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Mary Catherine Donnenwerth Camp
1868–1925
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Luina Elizabeth Donnenwerth Johnson
1870–1952
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Allen Donnenworth
1871–1957
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Ellen Maria "Ella" Donnenworth Wismer
1877–1949
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Wellington Isaiah Donnenwerth
1880–1931
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Susannah "Anna" Donnenwerth Hilborn
1883–1978
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Rosina Elsina Moyer Linnenbank
1884–1943
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