PETER J. HANSEN, an employe in Helmer’s elevator, on Western avenue, met instant death, this morning, about 10;15 o’clock in the elevator.
At the time the accident occurred Mr. Hansen was engaged in oiling the machinery. In the rear of the building there is a large belt which connects a shaft overhead with the machinery beneath the floor. Mr. Hansen was standing on the top round of a ladder which was placed there to get from the floor to the platform above and when caught around it so closely that it was impossible for him to get away. The revolving shaft threw him with such force against the joists of the building as to cause instant death.
Probably the only witness of the sad accident was a farmer who had just drawn up a load of grain and who could see Mr. Hansen through the open door. His clothing catching on a safety collar on the shaft he realized the terror of the situation and was heard to cry “Oh” twice. George Olmstead hurried to his assistance and immediately shut off the machinery by means of a lever near the belt, but it was too late. Mr. Hansen was hanging over the shaft terrible mangled and without a stitch of clothing, save on his arm and one foot. He was taken down by J. M. Maraga and Henry Lamore. The ambulance was summoned but upon arriving there was not a question as to his being dead, and Justice Blewett empanelled a coroner’s jury. After viewing the remains, the jury adjourned until Tuesday at 3p.m.
All the employes of the elevator had been repeatedly cautioned by Mr. Helmer to never oil the machinery while it is in motion. But Mr. Hansen just previous to the accident had been painting. He was formerly employed by the firm of Cargo Bros., of Green Bay, in the old Tibbett’s elevator near the North-Western depot, coming to work for the Helmer Milling company about two weeks ago, and boarding with Mr. C. Calvey at No 42 West Division street. He had been visiting at his home in Brillion over Sunday.
Mr. Hansen’s parents at New Holstein have been notified of the accident and are expected to arrive here this evening. – Fond du Lac Reporter, Oct. 21
Tuesday's Reporter says:
Messrs. Charles and John Hansen, brothers of Peter J. Hansen, who met a tragic death in the Helmer elevator, Monday morning, arrived in the city, Monday evening. This morning the body was shipped to New Holstein, the former home of the deceased, where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Peter J. Hansen was 31 years of age and unmarried. Besides the two brothers, he is survived by his aged parents. He was a competent machinist, having been engaged with his brother, Charles, in the management of an elevator at Brillion, which was burned a few years ago, and having worked in elevators in a number of cities at different time. He carried life insurance to the amount of $2,000 at least, and perhaps more.
The unfortunate young man is a son of Aug. Hansen, Sr., a veteran of the 21th Wisconsin Volunteer regiment. Peter was well and favorably known throughout the county, he having been born near the village of New Holstein. A few years ago he was engaged in the mercantile business, at Brillion. His death is a sad blow to his aged father and other relatives.
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At the time the accident occurred Mr. Hansen was engaged in oiling the machinery. In the rear of the building there is a large belt which connects a shaft overhead with the machinery beneath the floor. Mr. Hansen was standing on the top round of a ladder which was placed there to get from the floor to the platform above and when caught around it so closely that it was impossible for him to get away. The revolving shaft threw him with such force against the joists of the building as to cause instant death.
Probably the only witness of the sad accident was a farmer who had just drawn up a load of grain and who could see Mr. Hansen through the open door. His clothing catching on a safety collar on the shaft he realized the terror of the situation and was heard to cry “Oh” twice. George Olmstead hurried to his assistance and immediately shut off the machinery by means of a lever near the belt, but it was too late. Mr. Hansen was hanging over the shaft terrible mangled and without a stitch of clothing, save on his arm and one foot. He was taken down by J. M. Maraga and Henry Lamore. The ambulance was summoned but upon arriving there was not a question as to his being dead, and Justice Blewett empanelled a coroner’s jury. After viewing the remains, the jury adjourned until Tuesday at 3p.m.
All the employes of the elevator had been repeatedly cautioned by Mr. Helmer to never oil the machinery while it is in motion. But Mr. Hansen just previous to the accident had been painting. He was formerly employed by the firm of Cargo Bros., of Green Bay, in the old Tibbett’s elevator near the North-Western depot, coming to work for the Helmer Milling company about two weeks ago, and boarding with Mr. C. Calvey at No 42 West Division street. He had been visiting at his home in Brillion over Sunday.
Mr. Hansen’s parents at New Holstein have been notified of the accident and are expected to arrive here this evening. – Fond du Lac Reporter, Oct. 21
Tuesday's Reporter says:
Messrs. Charles and John Hansen, brothers of Peter J. Hansen, who met a tragic death in the Helmer elevator, Monday morning, arrived in the city, Monday evening. This morning the body was shipped to New Holstein, the former home of the deceased, where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Peter J. Hansen was 31 years of age and unmarried. Besides the two brothers, he is survived by his aged parents. He was a competent machinist, having been engaged with his brother, Charles, in the management of an elevator at Brillion, which was burned a few years ago, and having worked in elevators in a number of cities at different time. He carried life insurance to the amount of $2,000 at least, and perhaps more.
The unfortunate young man is a son of Aug. Hansen, Sr., a veteran of the 21th Wisconsin Volunteer regiment. Peter was well and favorably known throughout the county, he having been born near the village of New Holstein. A few years ago he was engaged in the mercantile business, at Brillion. His death is a sad blow to his aged father and other relatives.
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PETER J. HANSEN, an employe in Helmer’s elevator, on Western avenue, met instant death, this morning, about 10;15 o’clock in the elevator.
At the time the accident occurred Mr. Hansen was engaged in oiling the machinery. In the rear of the building there is a large belt which connects a shaft overhead with the machinery beneath the floor. Mr. Hansen was standing on the top round of a ladder which was placed there to get from the floor to the platform above and when caught around it so closely that it was impossible for him to get away. The revolving shaft threw him with such force against the joists of the building as to cause instant death.
Probably the only witness of the sad accident was a farmer who had just drawn up a load of grain and who could see Mr. Hansen through the open door. His clothing catching on a safety collar on the shaft he realized the terror of the situation and was heard to cry “Oh” twice. George Olmstead hurried to his assistance and immediately shut off the machinery by means of a lever near the belt, but it was too late. Mr. Hansen was hanging over the shaft terrible mangled and without a stitch of clothing, save on his arm and one foot. He was taken down by J. M. Maraga and Henry Lamore. The ambulance was summoned but upon arriving there was not a question as to his being dead, and Justice Blewett empanelled a coroner’s jury. After viewing the remains, the jury adjourned until Tuesday at 3p.m.
All the employes of the elevator had been repeatedly cautioned by Mr. Helmer to never oil the machinery while it is in motion. But Mr. Hansen just previous to the accident had been painting. He was formerly employed by the firm of Cargo Bros., of Green Bay, in the old Tibbett’s elevator near the North-Western depot, coming to work for the Helmer Milling company about two weeks ago, and boarding with Mr. C. Calvey at No 42 West Division street. He had been visiting at his home in Brillion over Sunday.
Mr. Hansen’s parents at New Holstein have been notified of the accident and are expected to arrive here this evening. – Fond du Lac Reporter, Oct. 21
Tuesday's Reporter says:
Messrs. Charles and John Hansen, brothers of Peter J. Hansen, who met a tragic death in the Helmer elevator, Monday morning, arrived in the city, Monday evening. This morning the body was shipped to New Holstein, the former home of the deceased, where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Peter J. Hansen was 31 years of age and unmarried. Besides the two brothers, he is survived by his aged parents. He was a competent machinist, having been engaged with his brother, Charles, in the management of an elevator at Brillion, which was burned a few years ago, and having worked in elevators in a number of cities at different time. He carried life insurance to the amount of $2,000 at least, and perhaps more.
The unfortunate young man is a son of Aug. Hansen, Sr., a veteran of the 21th Wisconsin Volunteer regiment. Peter was well and favorably known throughout the county, he having been born near the village of New Holstein. A few years ago he was engaged in the mercantile business, at Brillion. His death is a sad blow to his aged father and other relatives.
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At the time the accident occurred Mr. Hansen was engaged in oiling the machinery. In the rear of the building there is a large belt which connects a shaft overhead with the machinery beneath the floor. Mr. Hansen was standing on the top round of a ladder which was placed there to get from the floor to the platform above and when caught around it so closely that it was impossible for him to get away. The revolving shaft threw him with such force against the joists of the building as to cause instant death.
Probably the only witness of the sad accident was a farmer who had just drawn up a load of grain and who could see Mr. Hansen through the open door. His clothing catching on a safety collar on the shaft he realized the terror of the situation and was heard to cry “Oh” twice. George Olmstead hurried to his assistance and immediately shut off the machinery by means of a lever near the belt, but it was too late. Mr. Hansen was hanging over the shaft terrible mangled and without a stitch of clothing, save on his arm and one foot. He was taken down by J. M. Maraga and Henry Lamore. The ambulance was summoned but upon arriving there was not a question as to his being dead, and Justice Blewett empanelled a coroner’s jury. After viewing the remains, the jury adjourned until Tuesday at 3p.m.
All the employes of the elevator had been repeatedly cautioned by Mr. Helmer to never oil the machinery while it is in motion. But Mr. Hansen just previous to the accident had been painting. He was formerly employed by the firm of Cargo Bros., of Green Bay, in the old Tibbett’s elevator near the North-Western depot, coming to work for the Helmer Milling company about two weeks ago, and boarding with Mr. C. Calvey at No 42 West Division street. He had been visiting at his home in Brillion over Sunday.
Mr. Hansen’s parents at New Holstein have been notified of the accident and are expected to arrive here this evening. – Fond du Lac Reporter, Oct. 21
Tuesday's Reporter says:
Messrs. Charles and John Hansen, brothers of Peter J. Hansen, who met a tragic death in the Helmer elevator, Monday morning, arrived in the city, Monday evening. This morning the body was shipped to New Holstein, the former home of the deceased, where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Peter J. Hansen was 31 years of age and unmarried. Besides the two brothers, he is survived by his aged parents. He was a competent machinist, having been engaged with his brother, Charles, in the management of an elevator at Brillion, which was burned a few years ago, and having worked in elevators in a number of cities at different time. He carried life insurance to the amount of $2,000 at least, and perhaps more.
The unfortunate young man is a son of Aug. Hansen, Sr., a veteran of the 21th Wisconsin Volunteer regiment. Peter was well and favorably known throughout the county, he having been born near the village of New Holstein. A few years ago he was engaged in the mercantile business, at Brillion. His death is a sad blow to his aged father and other relatives.
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