Goshen Democrat July 1, 1896, pg. 3
INSTANT DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Life of a Goshen Young Man Snuffed Out in a Twinkling.
Hiram Breiding, a young and highly respected Goshen boy, met a tragic end in the Big Four yards in this city Monday forenoon about 11:45 by being ground to pieces under the wheels of a north bound freight train. Mr. Breiding was about 24 years of age and unmarried, and at the time of the accident was attempting to board the train to secure passage to Granger, where he anticipated taking a train for Battle Creek, Mich., to attend the races.
In his attempt to board the car the young man grasped the ladder at the side of a box car about midway of the train and exerted considerable strength to swing himself to the car. His calculations were treacherous and the body fell between the moving cars to the rails below. In an instant the wheels passed over his left arm and horribly mutilated that member and left a telling scar on the face. The other arm was also broken and other bruises on the body showed that death must have been instantaneous.
Dr. Heatwole was immediately telephoned of the accident and hastily started for the spot. His services were not needed - the young man's life had gone out and all that remained was to prepare the body for burial and notify the parents of the tragic fate of their son. The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of Culp & Son and prepared for interment. Coroner Kreider was notified and held an inquest Monday afternoon, but no one being found who witnessed the accident, the official returned a verdict of accidental death.
Hiram Breiding was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breiding, who came to Goshen several years ago from Canada and reside on Crescent street. He leaves besides several brothers, two sisters and a host of young friends in the city who sadly mourn the sudden end of what promised to be a successful life. Mr. Breiding was a cabinet maker employed by the Nash, Knox & Hubbell Co.
Contributor: Karen K (47242613)
INSTANT DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Life of a Goshen Young Man Snuffed Out in a Twinkling.
Hiram Breiding, a young and highly respected Goshen boy, met a tragic end in the Big Four yards in this city Monday forenoon about 11:45 by being ground to pieces under the wheels of a north bound freight train. Mr. Breiding was about 24 years of age and unmarried, and at the time of the accident was attempting to board the train to secure passage to Granger, where he anticipated taking a train for Battle Creek, Mich., to attend the races.
In his attempt to board the car the young man grasped the ladder at the side of a box car about midway of the train and exerted considerable strength to swing himself to the car. His calculations were treacherous and the body fell between the moving cars to the rails below. In an instant the wheels passed over his left arm and horribly mutilated that member and left a telling scar on the face. The other arm was also broken and other bruises on the body showed that death must have been instantaneous.
Dr. Heatwole was immediately telephoned of the accident and hastily started for the spot. His services were not needed - the young man's life had gone out and all that remained was to prepare the body for burial and notify the parents of the tragic fate of their son. The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of Culp & Son and prepared for interment. Coroner Kreider was notified and held an inquest Monday afternoon, but no one being found who witnessed the accident, the official returned a verdict of accidental death.
Hiram Breiding was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breiding, who came to Goshen several years ago from Canada and reside on Crescent street. He leaves besides several brothers, two sisters and a host of young friends in the city who sadly mourn the sudden end of what promised to be a successful life. Mr. Breiding was a cabinet maker employed by the Nash, Knox & Hubbell Co.
Contributor: Karen K (47242613)
Goshen Democrat July 1, 1896, pg. 3
INSTANT DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Life of a Goshen Young Man Snuffed Out in a Twinkling.
Hiram Breiding, a young and highly respected Goshen boy, met a tragic end in the Big Four yards in this city Monday forenoon about 11:45 by being ground to pieces under the wheels of a north bound freight train. Mr. Breiding was about 24 years of age and unmarried, and at the time of the accident was attempting to board the train to secure passage to Granger, where he anticipated taking a train for Battle Creek, Mich., to attend the races.
In his attempt to board the car the young man grasped the ladder at the side of a box car about midway of the train and exerted considerable strength to swing himself to the car. His calculations were treacherous and the body fell between the moving cars to the rails below. In an instant the wheels passed over his left arm and horribly mutilated that member and left a telling scar on the face. The other arm was also broken and other bruises on the body showed that death must have been instantaneous.
Dr. Heatwole was immediately telephoned of the accident and hastily started for the spot. His services were not needed - the young man's life had gone out and all that remained was to prepare the body for burial and notify the parents of the tragic fate of their son. The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of Culp & Son and prepared for interment. Coroner Kreider was notified and held an inquest Monday afternoon, but no one being found who witnessed the accident, the official returned a verdict of accidental death.
Hiram Breiding was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breiding, who came to Goshen several years ago from Canada and reside on Crescent street. He leaves besides several brothers, two sisters and a host of young friends in the city who sadly mourn the sudden end of what promised to be a successful life. Mr. Breiding was a cabinet maker employed by the Nash, Knox & Hubbell Co.
Contributor: Karen K (47242613)
INSTANT DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Life of a Goshen Young Man Snuffed Out in a Twinkling.
Hiram Breiding, a young and highly respected Goshen boy, met a tragic end in the Big Four yards in this city Monday forenoon about 11:45 by being ground to pieces under the wheels of a north bound freight train. Mr. Breiding was about 24 years of age and unmarried, and at the time of the accident was attempting to board the train to secure passage to Granger, where he anticipated taking a train for Battle Creek, Mich., to attend the races.
In his attempt to board the car the young man grasped the ladder at the side of a box car about midway of the train and exerted considerable strength to swing himself to the car. His calculations were treacherous and the body fell between the moving cars to the rails below. In an instant the wheels passed over his left arm and horribly mutilated that member and left a telling scar on the face. The other arm was also broken and other bruises on the body showed that death must have been instantaneous.
Dr. Heatwole was immediately telephoned of the accident and hastily started for the spot. His services were not needed - the young man's life had gone out and all that remained was to prepare the body for burial and notify the parents of the tragic fate of their son. The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of Culp & Son and prepared for interment. Coroner Kreider was notified and held an inquest Monday afternoon, but no one being found who witnessed the accident, the official returned a verdict of accidental death.
Hiram Breiding was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breiding, who came to Goshen several years ago from Canada and reside on Crescent street. He leaves besides several brothers, two sisters and a host of young friends in the city who sadly mourn the sudden end of what promised to be a successful life. Mr. Breiding was a cabinet maker employed by the Nash, Knox & Hubbell Co.
Contributor: Karen K (47242613)
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