Antique RPPC postcard INTERESTING History Woman reading book alice knight Abner Skellham

Antique RPPC postcard Woman reading book alice knight Abner Skellham. This postcard was going to be sent to Alice Knight at 43 cherry street . There was a torn note with this that said Abner Knight father's mother: Alice Skellham.... When you look that up in the family ancestory you see this interesting and sad commentary about Alice's father.... Man & Team Killed Driver Skellham Met a Horrible Death at the James St. crossing Oneida Dispatch 26 Nov 1909--Ira E. Skellham of 8 E. Elm St., a driver employed by Seaton * Bridge, coal dealers, was instantly killed at 2:30 o'clock last Friday afternoon at the James St. crossing of the NY Central railroad by engine 3,577, drawing train No. 18, the Southwestern limited, eastbound, which was about three hours late and was running at a speed estimated at 60 miles per hour. Mr. Skellham was driving a bay team owned by his employers, and had just delivered a load of coal on the South Side. The gates were up, and he drove onto the tracks on his way back to the coal yard with no thought that death was so near. The team and wagon had gotten squarely onto track #1 when the train struck the outfit. Both horses were instantly killed, the wagon was demolished, and Mr. Skellham was caught on the front of the engine and carried just across Oneida Creek, nearly a half mail east, before the engineer, who quickly applied the air brakes, bought the train to a stop. The noise of the crash soon drew a crowd. Coroner Brooks hastened to the scene, and after viewing the body ordered it removed to Undertaker Campbell's morgue, where an examination showed that almost every bone was broken. The skull was crushed, the top of the head was mutilated, but the face was not badly marred. Parts of the wagon were strewn along the tracks to Lake St. and one horse was mutilated and ground to pieces under the engine while the other was thrown to the north side of the tracks. The gates were in charge of Bert Carey of 47 East Railroad St. who, horrified at the accident, went immediately to his home and soon afterward gave himself up to the police. He voluntarily remained at the police station, without being placed under arrest to await the result of the coroner's inquest which was commenced on Tuesday. District Attorney Cushman was in town on Saturday and had a conference with Coroner Brooks relative to the proceedings. Mr. Skellham was about 35 years old and a man of good reputation and character. His wife was prostrated over the news of the horrible accident. He was formerly employed as driver by the coal firm of House and Petrie, and the forepart of last week was working for the New York Telephone Company laying the subways for underground wires. He also leaves three small children, three sisters, Mrs. Abner Knight of Oneida, Mrs. Adam Jacobs of Syracuse and Mrs. Andrew Hoffman of Rome and three brothers Edward and Charles of Minnsville and William of Albion. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at St. Paul's Evangelical Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Heiman Ret. officiating. Burial was made in Glenwood. Att. Jerry F. Conner has been retained by the family to take up the matter of damages with the railroad company. Note: His wife was Anna Johanne Wilhelmena NETZBAND who later married Florin FULLER. This is part of a large postcard collectors estate.These wonderful pieces of history would be the perfect “one of a kind” gift for someone who has everything. Frame it and give it as a gift to your friends, family, boss or sweetheart. A great sentimental idea! ∆ Maker: L.D. Jackson ∆ Material: paper photo ∆ Size : see photo ∆ Condition: In vintage pre-owned condition. Sold as is These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of vintage and antique postcards so be sure to check out our newly listed items here https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all All postcards are sold as pictured and as found. These are being sold as historical gifts and can be framed once you receive them. We are not postcard collectors so please base all sales on the photos or feel free to contact us if you have a question. P3, 2014