Edward was the son of John and Maria Eckerl. According to the June 1900 U. S. Census, Edward's mother, "Mary", was born in Germany in 1832. The census further indicates that Edward came to the U.S. in 1883. Edward's parents are buried at St. Joseph's. Mary lived with Edward and Maria in June 1900, according to the June 1900 U. S. Census.
Obituary for Edward--ECKERL--Suddenly on March 9, 1915, EDWARD, beloved husband of Mary Eckerl. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his home, 1802 Jackson Street on Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church at 8 o'clock. (Baltimore News 03/11/1915).
Newspaper Article:
BALTIMORE TIMES, March 9, 1915
ENGINEER LEAPS TO HIS DEATH FROM CAB
EDWARD ECKELS IS SURVIVED BY WIDOW AND ELEVEN CHILDREN
Fearing he would be scalded to death by escaping steam, Edward Eckels (sic), 47 years old, 1802 Jackson Street, South Baltimore, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, jumped from the cab of his engine early this morning at a point just east of Halethorpe and was killed.
As soon as the fireman, Herbert Degraw, 719 Harvey Street, saw his chief jump he grabbed the throttle in the midst of the escaping steam, stopped the engine and ran back to give assistance, only to find that Eckels was dead.
The crew left Baltimore this morning with a light engine, which was to be tested on a trip to Washington. The engine was going at a high rate of speed about 5 o'clock, when suddenly a bolt blew out of the boiler causing steam and hot water to pour out toward the engineer. Eckels leaped from the cab to escape the steam and landed head first on the ground.
After the fireman had stopped the engine he telephoned for a doctor, but it was too late. The body was removed by train to Baltimore.
Eckels is survived by a widow and 11 children, ranging in age from 22 years to 6 months. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will take charge of his funeral arrangements. He had been connected with the Baltimore and Ohio for 14 years.
Obituary for Edward--ECKERL--Suddenly on March 9, 1915, EDWARD, beloved husband of Mary Eckerl. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his home, 1802 Jackson Street on Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church at 8 o'clock. (Baltimore News 03/11/1915).
Newspaper Article:
BALTIMORE TIMES, March 9, 1915
ENGINEER LEAPS TO HIS DEATH FROM CAB
EDWARD ECKELS IS SURVIVED BY WIDOW AND ELEVEN CHILDREN
Fearing he would be scalded to death by escaping steam, Edward Eckels (sic), 47 years old, 1802 Jackson Street, South Baltimore, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, jumped from the cab of his engine early this morning at a point just east of Halethorpe and was killed.
As soon as the fireman, Herbert Degraw, 719 Harvey Street, saw his chief jump he grabbed the throttle in the midst of the escaping steam, stopped the engine and ran back to give assistance, only to find that Eckels was dead.
The crew left Baltimore this morning with a light engine, which was to be tested on a trip to Washington. The engine was going at a high rate of speed about 5 o'clock, when suddenly a bolt blew out of the boiler causing steam and hot water to pour out toward the engineer. Eckels leaped from the cab to escape the steam and landed head first on the ground.
After the fireman had stopped the engine he telephoned for a doctor, but it was too late. The body was removed by train to Baltimore.
Eckels is survived by a widow and 11 children, ranging in age from 22 years to 6 months. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will take charge of his funeral arrangements. He had been connected with the Baltimore and Ohio for 14 years.
Edward was the son of John and Maria Eckerl. According to the June 1900 U. S. Census, Edward's mother, "Mary", was born in Germany in 1832. The census further indicates that Edward came to the U.S. in 1883. Edward's parents are buried at St. Joseph's. Mary lived with Edward and Maria in June 1900, according to the June 1900 U. S. Census.
Obituary for Edward--ECKERL--Suddenly on March 9, 1915, EDWARD, beloved husband of Mary Eckerl. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his home, 1802 Jackson Street on Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church at 8 o'clock. (Baltimore News 03/11/1915).
Newspaper Article:
BALTIMORE TIMES, March 9, 1915
ENGINEER LEAPS TO HIS DEATH FROM CAB
EDWARD ECKELS IS SURVIVED BY WIDOW AND ELEVEN CHILDREN
Fearing he would be scalded to death by escaping steam, Edward Eckels (sic), 47 years old, 1802 Jackson Street, South Baltimore, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, jumped from the cab of his engine early this morning at a point just east of Halethorpe and was killed.
As soon as the fireman, Herbert Degraw, 719 Harvey Street, saw his chief jump he grabbed the throttle in the midst of the escaping steam, stopped the engine and ran back to give assistance, only to find that Eckels was dead.
The crew left Baltimore this morning with a light engine, which was to be tested on a trip to Washington. The engine was going at a high rate of speed about 5 o'clock, when suddenly a bolt blew out of the boiler causing steam and hot water to pour out toward the engineer. Eckels leaped from the cab to escape the steam and landed head first on the ground.
After the fireman had stopped the engine he telephoned for a doctor, but it was too late. The body was removed by train to Baltimore.
Eckels is survived by a widow and 11 children, ranging in age from 22 years to 6 months. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will take charge of his funeral arrangements. He had been connected with the Baltimore and Ohio for 14 years.
Obituary for Edward--ECKERL--Suddenly on March 9, 1915, EDWARD, beloved husband of Mary Eckerl. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his home, 1802 Jackson Street on Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church at 8 o'clock. (Baltimore News 03/11/1915).
Newspaper Article:
BALTIMORE TIMES, March 9, 1915
ENGINEER LEAPS TO HIS DEATH FROM CAB
EDWARD ECKELS IS SURVIVED BY WIDOW AND ELEVEN CHILDREN
Fearing he would be scalded to death by escaping steam, Edward Eckels (sic), 47 years old, 1802 Jackson Street, South Baltimore, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, jumped from the cab of his engine early this morning at a point just east of Halethorpe and was killed.
As soon as the fireman, Herbert Degraw, 719 Harvey Street, saw his chief jump he grabbed the throttle in the midst of the escaping steam, stopped the engine and ran back to give assistance, only to find that Eckels was dead.
The crew left Baltimore this morning with a light engine, which was to be tested on a trip to Washington. The engine was going at a high rate of speed about 5 o'clock, when suddenly a bolt blew out of the boiler causing steam and hot water to pour out toward the engineer. Eckels leaped from the cab to escape the steam and landed head first on the ground.
After the fireman had stopped the engine he telephoned for a doctor, but it was too late. The body was removed by train to Baltimore.
Eckels is survived by a widow and 11 children, ranging in age from 22 years to 6 months. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will take charge of his funeral arrangements. He had been connected with the Baltimore and Ohio for 14 years.
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