W. P. Bacon Killed --
Some suppose it to Be Suicide
-- W. P. Bacon, commonly known as Billie Bacon, son of Mr. Wilson Bacon was killed at Union City Friday night by being run over by a railroad engine, his head was completely severed from this body and one leg cut off. One theory was that he thought he was attempting to board a train to return to his home, and being under the influence of drink, missed his step and fell under the moving engine.
Another theory was that he intentionally thus brought about his death. It is known that once before he was found lying on the railroad track and it was thought was there for the purpose on ending his life. This, with the fact, a few days since, it is known, that he said to a companion that he contemplated ending his life supports the suicide theory.
Billie Bacon was a popular, kindhearted, generous young man, and everybody like him, with the one misfortune of sometimes drinking too much, and with this exception, was excellent in all his characteristics. The whole community is deeply grieved over his untimely end.
He was buried in the Shauck home burial grounds Sunday, Elder Reynolds, of Union City, conducting the burial services.
The Hickman Courier
Hickman, Ky
Friday, March 8, 1901
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Some suppose it to Be Suicide
-- W. P. Bacon, commonly known as Billie Bacon, son of Mr. Wilson Bacon was killed at Union City Friday night by being run over by a railroad engine, his head was completely severed from this body and one leg cut off. One theory was that he thought he was attempting to board a train to return to his home, and being under the influence of drink, missed his step and fell under the moving engine.
Another theory was that he intentionally thus brought about his death. It is known that once before he was found lying on the railroad track and it was thought was there for the purpose on ending his life. This, with the fact, a few days since, it is known, that he said to a companion that he contemplated ending his life supports the suicide theory.
Billie Bacon was a popular, kindhearted, generous young man, and everybody like him, with the one misfortune of sometimes drinking too much, and with this exception, was excellent in all his characteristics. The whole community is deeply grieved over his untimely end.
He was buried in the Shauck home burial grounds Sunday, Elder Reynolds, of Union City, conducting the burial services.
The Hickman Courier
Hickman, Ky
Friday, March 8, 1901
.
W. P. Bacon Killed --
Some suppose it to Be Suicide
-- W. P. Bacon, commonly known as Billie Bacon, son of Mr. Wilson Bacon was killed at Union City Friday night by being run over by a railroad engine, his head was completely severed from this body and one leg cut off. One theory was that he thought he was attempting to board a train to return to his home, and being under the influence of drink, missed his step and fell under the moving engine.
Another theory was that he intentionally thus brought about his death. It is known that once before he was found lying on the railroad track and it was thought was there for the purpose on ending his life. This, with the fact, a few days since, it is known, that he said to a companion that he contemplated ending his life supports the suicide theory.
Billie Bacon was a popular, kindhearted, generous young man, and everybody like him, with the one misfortune of sometimes drinking too much, and with this exception, was excellent in all his characteristics. The whole community is deeply grieved over his untimely end.
He was buried in the Shauck home burial grounds Sunday, Elder Reynolds, of Union City, conducting the burial services.
The Hickman Courier
Hickman, Ky
Friday, March 8, 1901
.
Some suppose it to Be Suicide
-- W. P. Bacon, commonly known as Billie Bacon, son of Mr. Wilson Bacon was killed at Union City Friday night by being run over by a railroad engine, his head was completely severed from this body and one leg cut off. One theory was that he thought he was attempting to board a train to return to his home, and being under the influence of drink, missed his step and fell under the moving engine.
Another theory was that he intentionally thus brought about his death. It is known that once before he was found lying on the railroad track and it was thought was there for the purpose on ending his life. This, with the fact, a few days since, it is known, that he said to a companion that he contemplated ending his life supports the suicide theory.
Billie Bacon was a popular, kindhearted, generous young man, and everybody like him, with the one misfortune of sometimes drinking too much, and with this exception, was excellent in all his characteristics. The whole community is deeply grieved over his untimely end.
He was buried in the Shauck home burial grounds Sunday, Elder Reynolds, of Union City, conducting the burial services.
The Hickman Courier
Hickman, Ky
Friday, March 8, 1901
.
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