Elmwood Interment Book
C. Brown
last residence, Bellevue (Ohio)
burial permit #521
died Oct. 4, 1897
buried Oct. 5, 1897
Lot 1-15
cause of death: killed in railroad
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ON DUTY. ENGINEER CHARLES BROWN. Passes Suddenly Away While O is RunBetwwen Cincinnati and This City.
Charles Brown , a well-known engineer on the Little Miami railroad, finished his last run this morning and while in the midst of his work, with his hand on the throttle and speeding over the country in his engine, the death stroke came with terrible swiftness.
When passenger train No. 10, which is due here at 8:10, which is due here at 8:10 a.m., arrived from Cincinnati this morning Engineer Charles Brown, who had started from Cincinnati in charge of the engine apparently in good health, lay in the baggage car still in death. Attired in his blouse and overalls and with the grime of the engine clinging to him, it seemed scarcely possible to his friends that death should have overtaken him.
Engineer Brown had not been in good health for a time and had been taking a vacation, but about a week ago had recovered sufficiently to report for duty again. As he attended to his duties on his engine this morning he remarked to his fireman, Wes Lyons, that he did not feel very well and almost wished that he had not come on duty for the trip. Further than that, however, he appeared to be in his usual health.
A short time before the train reached Roxanna Fireman Lyons noticed the engineer's hand fall from the throttle; his head dropped and he slid from his seat in the cab to the floor. Help was summoned, and when the train stopped at Roxanna the stricken engineer was carried back into the baggage car.
It happened that Dr. Sandow, the relief surgeon of the Pennsylvania Company, was on the train and he gave the dying engineer such relief as he could but he was past all help, and while the train speeded on between Roxanna and Spring Valley the spirit of the engineer took its flight.
Engineer Al Ruterer happened to be on the train, and when Mr. Brown was stricken his services were called into aid and he took charge of the engine until the train reached this city, when Engineer Van Horn was placed in charge.
A telegram was sent to Dr. L.H. Brundage, the railroad surgeon, asking him to be at the depot to render aid in the case, and he was on hand, only to find that he could be of no service. The body was removed from the train here and the patrol carried it to Coroner McMillian's office.
Engineer Brown lived in Cincinnati and was about 55 years of age. He had been running as engineer on the Little Miami since 1873, and was known as one of the trusted men of the company. His wife died some time ago and he had been boarding at Pendleton. He leaves one son, Charles Brown, jr., who is aged about 18 years.
The cause of death was due to heart disease, as he had been troubled with pains about his heart for some time, and had often spoken of the matter to his friends. His son was at once notified of his father's death.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367)
C. Brown
last residence, Bellevue (Ohio)
burial permit #521
died Oct. 4, 1897
buried Oct. 5, 1897
Lot 1-15
cause of death: killed in railroad
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ON DUTY. ENGINEER CHARLES BROWN. Passes Suddenly Away While O is RunBetwwen Cincinnati and This City.
Charles Brown , a well-known engineer on the Little Miami railroad, finished his last run this morning and while in the midst of his work, with his hand on the throttle and speeding over the country in his engine, the death stroke came with terrible swiftness.
When passenger train No. 10, which is due here at 8:10, which is due here at 8:10 a.m., arrived from Cincinnati this morning Engineer Charles Brown, who had started from Cincinnati in charge of the engine apparently in good health, lay in the baggage car still in death. Attired in his blouse and overalls and with the grime of the engine clinging to him, it seemed scarcely possible to his friends that death should have overtaken him.
Engineer Brown had not been in good health for a time and had been taking a vacation, but about a week ago had recovered sufficiently to report for duty again. As he attended to his duties on his engine this morning he remarked to his fireman, Wes Lyons, that he did not feel very well and almost wished that he had not come on duty for the trip. Further than that, however, he appeared to be in his usual health.
A short time before the train reached Roxanna Fireman Lyons noticed the engineer's hand fall from the throttle; his head dropped and he slid from his seat in the cab to the floor. Help was summoned, and when the train stopped at Roxanna the stricken engineer was carried back into the baggage car.
It happened that Dr. Sandow, the relief surgeon of the Pennsylvania Company, was on the train and he gave the dying engineer such relief as he could but he was past all help, and while the train speeded on between Roxanna and Spring Valley the spirit of the engineer took its flight.
Engineer Al Ruterer happened to be on the train, and when Mr. Brown was stricken his services were called into aid and he took charge of the engine until the train reached this city, when Engineer Van Horn was placed in charge.
A telegram was sent to Dr. L.H. Brundage, the railroad surgeon, asking him to be at the depot to render aid in the case, and he was on hand, only to find that he could be of no service. The body was removed from the train here and the patrol carried it to Coroner McMillian's office.
Engineer Brown lived in Cincinnati and was about 55 years of age. He had been running as engineer on the Little Miami since 1873, and was known as one of the trusted men of the company. His wife died some time ago and he had been boarding at Pendleton. He leaves one son, Charles Brown, jr., who is aged about 18 years.
The cause of death was due to heart disease, as he had been troubled with pains about his heart for some time, and had often spoken of the matter to his friends. His son was at once notified of his father's death.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367)
Elmwood Interment Book
C. Brown
last residence, Bellevue (Ohio)
burial permit #521
died Oct. 4, 1897
buried Oct. 5, 1897
Lot 1-15
cause of death: killed in railroad
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ON DUTY. ENGINEER CHARLES BROWN. Passes Suddenly Away While O is RunBetwwen Cincinnati and This City.
Charles Brown , a well-known engineer on the Little Miami railroad, finished his last run this morning and while in the midst of his work, with his hand on the throttle and speeding over the country in his engine, the death stroke came with terrible swiftness.
When passenger train No. 10, which is due here at 8:10, which is due here at 8:10 a.m., arrived from Cincinnati this morning Engineer Charles Brown, who had started from Cincinnati in charge of the engine apparently in good health, lay in the baggage car still in death. Attired in his blouse and overalls and with the grime of the engine clinging to him, it seemed scarcely possible to his friends that death should have overtaken him.
Engineer Brown had not been in good health for a time and had been taking a vacation, but about a week ago had recovered sufficiently to report for duty again. As he attended to his duties on his engine this morning he remarked to his fireman, Wes Lyons, that he did not feel very well and almost wished that he had not come on duty for the trip. Further than that, however, he appeared to be in his usual health.
A short time before the train reached Roxanna Fireman Lyons noticed the engineer's hand fall from the throttle; his head dropped and he slid from his seat in the cab to the floor. Help was summoned, and when the train stopped at Roxanna the stricken engineer was carried back into the baggage car.
It happened that Dr. Sandow, the relief surgeon of the Pennsylvania Company, was on the train and he gave the dying engineer such relief as he could but he was past all help, and while the train speeded on between Roxanna and Spring Valley the spirit of the engineer took its flight.
Engineer Al Ruterer happened to be on the train, and when Mr. Brown was stricken his services were called into aid and he took charge of the engine until the train reached this city, when Engineer Van Horn was placed in charge.
A telegram was sent to Dr. L.H. Brundage, the railroad surgeon, asking him to be at the depot to render aid in the case, and he was on hand, only to find that he could be of no service. The body was removed from the train here and the patrol carried it to Coroner McMillian's office.
Engineer Brown lived in Cincinnati and was about 55 years of age. He had been running as engineer on the Little Miami since 1873, and was known as one of the trusted men of the company. His wife died some time ago and he had been boarding at Pendleton. He leaves one son, Charles Brown, jr., who is aged about 18 years.
The cause of death was due to heart disease, as he had been troubled with pains about his heart for some time, and had often spoken of the matter to his friends. His son was at once notified of his father's death.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367)
C. Brown
last residence, Bellevue (Ohio)
burial permit #521
died Oct. 4, 1897
buried Oct. 5, 1897
Lot 1-15
cause of death: killed in railroad
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ON DUTY. ENGINEER CHARLES BROWN. Passes Suddenly Away While O is RunBetwwen Cincinnati and This City.
Charles Brown , a well-known engineer on the Little Miami railroad, finished his last run this morning and while in the midst of his work, with his hand on the throttle and speeding over the country in his engine, the death stroke came with terrible swiftness.
When passenger train No. 10, which is due here at 8:10, which is due here at 8:10 a.m., arrived from Cincinnati this morning Engineer Charles Brown, who had started from Cincinnati in charge of the engine apparently in good health, lay in the baggage car still in death. Attired in his blouse and overalls and with the grime of the engine clinging to him, it seemed scarcely possible to his friends that death should have overtaken him.
Engineer Brown had not been in good health for a time and had been taking a vacation, but about a week ago had recovered sufficiently to report for duty again. As he attended to his duties on his engine this morning he remarked to his fireman, Wes Lyons, that he did not feel very well and almost wished that he had not come on duty for the trip. Further than that, however, he appeared to be in his usual health.
A short time before the train reached Roxanna Fireman Lyons noticed the engineer's hand fall from the throttle; his head dropped and he slid from his seat in the cab to the floor. Help was summoned, and when the train stopped at Roxanna the stricken engineer was carried back into the baggage car.
It happened that Dr. Sandow, the relief surgeon of the Pennsylvania Company, was on the train and he gave the dying engineer such relief as he could but he was past all help, and while the train speeded on between Roxanna and Spring Valley the spirit of the engineer took its flight.
Engineer Al Ruterer happened to be on the train, and when Mr. Brown was stricken his services were called into aid and he took charge of the engine until the train reached this city, when Engineer Van Horn was placed in charge.
A telegram was sent to Dr. L.H. Brundage, the railroad surgeon, asking him to be at the depot to render aid in the case, and he was on hand, only to find that he could be of no service. The body was removed from the train here and the patrol carried it to Coroner McMillian's office.
Engineer Brown lived in Cincinnati and was about 55 years of age. He had been running as engineer on the Little Miami since 1873, and was known as one of the trusted men of the company. His wife died some time ago and he had been boarding at Pendleton. He leaves one son, Charles Brown, jr., who is aged about 18 years.
The cause of death was due to heart disease, as he had been troubled with pains about his heart for some time, and had often spoken of the matter to his friends. His son was at once notified of his father's death.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367)
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