Born in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Died in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Date of Interment: July 27, 1881
Aged 52 years, 5 months, and 7 days.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
July 28, 1881 Henry C. Hannah [sic], an old citizen of Ft. Wayne, was killed last Monday morning by a falling bridge.
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Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday, July 26, 1881
BROKEN BRIDGE
The North Abutment of the Clinton Street Bridge Falls
And Carries Henry C. Hanna, His Horse and Buggy With It
Death of Mr. Hanna Several Hours Later From Nervous Prostration
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock occurred one of the most terrible as well as melancholy accidents which we have been called upon to chronicle for years.
At the hour named Mr. Henry C. Hanna was crossing the Clinton street river bridge when the north abutment fell and carried him, his horse and buggy down with it.
From those who were first on the ground after the accident and from an eye witness we learn the following:
Mr. Hanna was driving slowly across the bridge and was just about the center pier, when the north abutment commenced to give away. He tried to back his horse, but the animal was frightened and balked, and then made a dash and got on the bridge, which went down with a terrible crash.
Several people who witnessed the affair claim that Mr. Hanna ?? saved himself by jumping from the buggy, but he was partially paralyzed several years ago and was not an active man on his feet. It was, perhaps, a minute from the time that the abutment settled until the bridge fell. How Mr. Hanna escaped this crash by the falling timbers and iron railings is beyond comprehension. The horse is partially buried with the debris, and the buggy seems to be crushed with the material that fell upon it. But when Deputy Sheriff Nelson, Morris Cody, Officer Frank Rhole and Z. Hopkins, who were only a short distance from the bridge when it fell, arrived on the scene, they found Mr. Hanna clinging to the seat of the buggy, faintly calling for help. The buggy had turned over and probably caught upon some of the iron work of the bridge, which kept it partially out of the water. The horse was caught under some of the heavy material and was held under water, only a small portion of back being visable. A rope was procurred and a running noose tied in one end. This was dropped down to Mr. Hanna from the middle pier, and he placed it about his body and was thus partially relieved from the severe strains on his arms. Messrs. Nelson and Cody then hastened to the residence of Mr. Essig, on Water street and procured a boat with which they returned to the river.
Messrs. Nelson and Hopkins jumped into the boat and were soon at the side of Mr. Hanna and he was placed into an express wagon and held in the arms of his rescuers and was driven to his residence, No. ?? East Berry street.
Mr. Hanna did not appear to be hurt, but was very nervous, and talked with his family and friends freely about the accident, and fully described the scene and his sensations. Of course several physicians were speedily summoned and later endeavored to rectify all dangers from chills and from the terribly shock to his system, but Mr. Hanna's constitution was not strong enough to rally and at 7 o'clock the spirit of Henry C. Hanna passed back to Him who created it.
At first the news of his death was realized because every one had been told that he had not been injured by his fall, but gradually the truth prevailed, and many expressions of sorrow and regret were uttered by those who had known him all their lives.
His oldest son, Henry, is away on a pleasure trip to the north and several telegrams were sent to intercept him and to convey to him the terrible news that his father had passed away. His exact whereabouts are not known but his friends think that they can find him. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until Henry is heard from.
Henry C. was the oldest son of the late Judge Hanna, first president of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, and the man who did more to build up this city than any dozen men here. Mr. Hanna has not been actively engaged in any business pursuits for several years, but lived a quiet, genteel life of leisure, spending most of his time at home with his family, where he seemed to be happy and contented. He leaves five children - Henry C., jr., Joseph T., Robert, Charlotte and Annie, to mourn the loss of a loving father, a kind friend and a delightful companion, who ever tried to promote their interests and welfare.
(Information regarding the structure of the bridge)
It is probable that the heirs of Mr. Hanna will sue the city for damages, and thus add another law suit to the other threatened ones.
Died in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Date of Interment: July 27, 1881
Aged 52 years, 5 months, and 7 days.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
July 28, 1881 Henry C. Hannah [sic], an old citizen of Ft. Wayne, was killed last Monday morning by a falling bridge.
~~~
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday, July 26, 1881
BROKEN BRIDGE
The North Abutment of the Clinton Street Bridge Falls
And Carries Henry C. Hanna, His Horse and Buggy With It
Death of Mr. Hanna Several Hours Later From Nervous Prostration
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock occurred one of the most terrible as well as melancholy accidents which we have been called upon to chronicle for years.
At the hour named Mr. Henry C. Hanna was crossing the Clinton street river bridge when the north abutment fell and carried him, his horse and buggy down with it.
From those who were first on the ground after the accident and from an eye witness we learn the following:
Mr. Hanna was driving slowly across the bridge and was just about the center pier, when the north abutment commenced to give away. He tried to back his horse, but the animal was frightened and balked, and then made a dash and got on the bridge, which went down with a terrible crash.
Several people who witnessed the affair claim that Mr. Hanna ?? saved himself by jumping from the buggy, but he was partially paralyzed several years ago and was not an active man on his feet. It was, perhaps, a minute from the time that the abutment settled until the bridge fell. How Mr. Hanna escaped this crash by the falling timbers and iron railings is beyond comprehension. The horse is partially buried with the debris, and the buggy seems to be crushed with the material that fell upon it. But when Deputy Sheriff Nelson, Morris Cody, Officer Frank Rhole and Z. Hopkins, who were only a short distance from the bridge when it fell, arrived on the scene, they found Mr. Hanna clinging to the seat of the buggy, faintly calling for help. The buggy had turned over and probably caught upon some of the iron work of the bridge, which kept it partially out of the water. The horse was caught under some of the heavy material and was held under water, only a small portion of back being visable. A rope was procurred and a running noose tied in one end. This was dropped down to Mr. Hanna from the middle pier, and he placed it about his body and was thus partially relieved from the severe strains on his arms. Messrs. Nelson and Cody then hastened to the residence of Mr. Essig, on Water street and procured a boat with which they returned to the river.
Messrs. Nelson and Hopkins jumped into the boat and were soon at the side of Mr. Hanna and he was placed into an express wagon and held in the arms of his rescuers and was driven to his residence, No. ?? East Berry street.
Mr. Hanna did not appear to be hurt, but was very nervous, and talked with his family and friends freely about the accident, and fully described the scene and his sensations. Of course several physicians were speedily summoned and later endeavored to rectify all dangers from chills and from the terribly shock to his system, but Mr. Hanna's constitution was not strong enough to rally and at 7 o'clock the spirit of Henry C. Hanna passed back to Him who created it.
At first the news of his death was realized because every one had been told that he had not been injured by his fall, but gradually the truth prevailed, and many expressions of sorrow and regret were uttered by those who had known him all their lives.
His oldest son, Henry, is away on a pleasure trip to the north and several telegrams were sent to intercept him and to convey to him the terrible news that his father had passed away. His exact whereabouts are not known but his friends think that they can find him. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until Henry is heard from.
Henry C. was the oldest son of the late Judge Hanna, first president of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, and the man who did more to build up this city than any dozen men here. Mr. Hanna has not been actively engaged in any business pursuits for several years, but lived a quiet, genteel life of leisure, spending most of his time at home with his family, where he seemed to be happy and contented. He leaves five children - Henry C., jr., Joseph T., Robert, Charlotte and Annie, to mourn the loss of a loving father, a kind friend and a delightful companion, who ever tried to promote their interests and welfare.
(Information regarding the structure of the bridge)
It is probable that the heirs of Mr. Hanna will sue the city for damages, and thus add another law suit to the other threatened ones.
Born in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Died in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Date of Interment: July 27, 1881
Aged 52 years, 5 months, and 7 days.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
July 28, 1881 Henry C. Hannah [sic], an old citizen of Ft. Wayne, was killed last Monday morning by a falling bridge.
~~~
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday, July 26, 1881
BROKEN BRIDGE
The North Abutment of the Clinton Street Bridge Falls
And Carries Henry C. Hanna, His Horse and Buggy With It
Death of Mr. Hanna Several Hours Later From Nervous Prostration
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock occurred one of the most terrible as well as melancholy accidents which we have been called upon to chronicle for years.
At the hour named Mr. Henry C. Hanna was crossing the Clinton street river bridge when the north abutment fell and carried him, his horse and buggy down with it.
From those who were first on the ground after the accident and from an eye witness we learn the following:
Mr. Hanna was driving slowly across the bridge and was just about the center pier, when the north abutment commenced to give away. He tried to back his horse, but the animal was frightened and balked, and then made a dash and got on the bridge, which went down with a terrible crash.
Several people who witnessed the affair claim that Mr. Hanna ?? saved himself by jumping from the buggy, but he was partially paralyzed several years ago and was not an active man on his feet. It was, perhaps, a minute from the time that the abutment settled until the bridge fell. How Mr. Hanna escaped this crash by the falling timbers and iron railings is beyond comprehension. The horse is partially buried with the debris, and the buggy seems to be crushed with the material that fell upon it. But when Deputy Sheriff Nelson, Morris Cody, Officer Frank Rhole and Z. Hopkins, who were only a short distance from the bridge when it fell, arrived on the scene, they found Mr. Hanna clinging to the seat of the buggy, faintly calling for help. The buggy had turned over and probably caught upon some of the iron work of the bridge, which kept it partially out of the water. The horse was caught under some of the heavy material and was held under water, only a small portion of back being visable. A rope was procurred and a running noose tied in one end. This was dropped down to Mr. Hanna from the middle pier, and he placed it about his body and was thus partially relieved from the severe strains on his arms. Messrs. Nelson and Cody then hastened to the residence of Mr. Essig, on Water street and procured a boat with which they returned to the river.
Messrs. Nelson and Hopkins jumped into the boat and were soon at the side of Mr. Hanna and he was placed into an express wagon and held in the arms of his rescuers and was driven to his residence, No. ?? East Berry street.
Mr. Hanna did not appear to be hurt, but was very nervous, and talked with his family and friends freely about the accident, and fully described the scene and his sensations. Of course several physicians were speedily summoned and later endeavored to rectify all dangers from chills and from the terribly shock to his system, but Mr. Hanna's constitution was not strong enough to rally and at 7 o'clock the spirit of Henry C. Hanna passed back to Him who created it.
At first the news of his death was realized because every one had been told that he had not been injured by his fall, but gradually the truth prevailed, and many expressions of sorrow and regret were uttered by those who had known him all their lives.
His oldest son, Henry, is away on a pleasure trip to the north and several telegrams were sent to intercept him and to convey to him the terrible news that his father had passed away. His exact whereabouts are not known but his friends think that they can find him. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until Henry is heard from.
Henry C. was the oldest son of the late Judge Hanna, first president of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, and the man who did more to build up this city than any dozen men here. Mr. Hanna has not been actively engaged in any business pursuits for several years, but lived a quiet, genteel life of leisure, spending most of his time at home with his family, where he seemed to be happy and contented. He leaves five children - Henry C., jr., Joseph T., Robert, Charlotte and Annie, to mourn the loss of a loving father, a kind friend and a delightful companion, who ever tried to promote their interests and welfare.
(Information regarding the structure of the bridge)
It is probable that the heirs of Mr. Hanna will sue the city for damages, and thus add another law suit to the other threatened ones.
Died in Fort Wayne (Allen County) Indiana
Date of Interment: July 27, 1881
Aged 52 years, 5 months, and 7 days.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
July 28, 1881 Henry C. Hannah [sic], an old citizen of Ft. Wayne, was killed last Monday morning by a falling bridge.
~~~
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday, July 26, 1881
BROKEN BRIDGE
The North Abutment of the Clinton Street Bridge Falls
And Carries Henry C. Hanna, His Horse and Buggy With It
Death of Mr. Hanna Several Hours Later From Nervous Prostration
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock occurred one of the most terrible as well as melancholy accidents which we have been called upon to chronicle for years.
At the hour named Mr. Henry C. Hanna was crossing the Clinton street river bridge when the north abutment fell and carried him, his horse and buggy down with it.
From those who were first on the ground after the accident and from an eye witness we learn the following:
Mr. Hanna was driving slowly across the bridge and was just about the center pier, when the north abutment commenced to give away. He tried to back his horse, but the animal was frightened and balked, and then made a dash and got on the bridge, which went down with a terrible crash.
Several people who witnessed the affair claim that Mr. Hanna ?? saved himself by jumping from the buggy, but he was partially paralyzed several years ago and was not an active man on his feet. It was, perhaps, a minute from the time that the abutment settled until the bridge fell. How Mr. Hanna escaped this crash by the falling timbers and iron railings is beyond comprehension. The horse is partially buried with the debris, and the buggy seems to be crushed with the material that fell upon it. But when Deputy Sheriff Nelson, Morris Cody, Officer Frank Rhole and Z. Hopkins, who were only a short distance from the bridge when it fell, arrived on the scene, they found Mr. Hanna clinging to the seat of the buggy, faintly calling for help. The buggy had turned over and probably caught upon some of the iron work of the bridge, which kept it partially out of the water. The horse was caught under some of the heavy material and was held under water, only a small portion of back being visable. A rope was procurred and a running noose tied in one end. This was dropped down to Mr. Hanna from the middle pier, and he placed it about his body and was thus partially relieved from the severe strains on his arms. Messrs. Nelson and Cody then hastened to the residence of Mr. Essig, on Water street and procured a boat with which they returned to the river.
Messrs. Nelson and Hopkins jumped into the boat and were soon at the side of Mr. Hanna and he was placed into an express wagon and held in the arms of his rescuers and was driven to his residence, No. ?? East Berry street.
Mr. Hanna did not appear to be hurt, but was very nervous, and talked with his family and friends freely about the accident, and fully described the scene and his sensations. Of course several physicians were speedily summoned and later endeavored to rectify all dangers from chills and from the terribly shock to his system, but Mr. Hanna's constitution was not strong enough to rally and at 7 o'clock the spirit of Henry C. Hanna passed back to Him who created it.
At first the news of his death was realized because every one had been told that he had not been injured by his fall, but gradually the truth prevailed, and many expressions of sorrow and regret were uttered by those who had known him all their lives.
His oldest son, Henry, is away on a pleasure trip to the north and several telegrams were sent to intercept him and to convey to him the terrible news that his father had passed away. His exact whereabouts are not known but his friends think that they can find him. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until Henry is heard from.
Henry C. was the oldest son of the late Judge Hanna, first president of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, and the man who did more to build up this city than any dozen men here. Mr. Hanna has not been actively engaged in any business pursuits for several years, but lived a quiet, genteel life of leisure, spending most of his time at home with his family, where he seemed to be happy and contented. He leaves five children - Henry C., jr., Joseph T., Robert, Charlotte and Annie, to mourn the loss of a loving father, a kind friend and a delightful companion, who ever tried to promote their interests and welfare.
(Information regarding the structure of the bridge)
It is probable that the heirs of Mr. Hanna will sue the city for damages, and thus add another law suit to the other threatened ones.
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