Fatal Accident A sad accident occurred near Swanton on the B&O railroad on last Saturday night, in which Wm. Harden, of Accident, lost his life, and the news of which, when brought to Accident on Sabbath afternoon, caused the hearts of his parents and near relative to overflow with grief and sorrow. Just exactly how it happened no one knows. The following particulars however were furnished the write and are as near correct as can at present be known. Mr. Harden, it seems, had bought a ticket to Piedmont and return, and had gone to Piedmont. It is supposed that he missed the westward bound mail train, and then either walked part of the way or boarded a freight train and rod to No. 40 and got off there, and then got on again, or else waited till the train from which he was thrown came along and stopped at No. 40 to take in water and then boarded it, as he was seen by some of the train men at some little distance ahead of the standing train approaching it. About a quarter of a mile from No. 40 (a water tank below Swanton) it is supposed the accident occurred. His watch was first found, than his hat, vest and coat. His body was carried to the crossing at Swanton where it was dropped, and was found between 9 and 10 o'clock by Jno. Uphold and Pat Coyle, considerably mangled. His head was cut off from the right ear down to the neck at the left shoulder. His face and skull were crushed. His legs were broken as well as one arm. Than mangled body was brought to Accident on Sunday afternoon by Mr. Bolden, of Oakland. On Monday at 10 o'clock services were held in the English Lutheran Church at Accident. The sermon was preached from 2 Samuel, 18th chapter, 33d verse. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave. His remains were laid in the English Lutheran cemetery. He was 26 years and 28 days old. "Billy" as he was familiarly called, carried the mail fro a number of years from Accident to Grantsville. At the time of his death, he was carrying the mail from Oakland to Accident. He was obliging and always ready to do any one a favor. He was possessed of some good traits of character, but like many another young man, he had his besetting sin which led him to become wayward and forsake a father's and mother's love, and which, no doubt, shortened his life. The parents and friends of the deceased have the prayers and sympathies of the Christian people of Accident and community. M. On Saturday, William Harden, of Accident, was killed by a freight train near this place. It is supposed he was stealing a ride and fell between the cars, dashing out his brains upon the crossties. it was impossible to recognize the body as the face was nearly all torn away and his body dragged for more than a half mile, but from letters found in the clothing he was identified and his body taken to Oakland Sunday morning and placed in charge of undertake (name is blurred; I can't read it. p.a.t.) The Republican Nov 16, 1889 (Per Ruth Enlow Library -Death of Death November 9, 1889) At Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, March 30th, 1877, Birtie May, only daughter of John E. and Mary J. Russell, aged 8 years and 2 months. May the angels welcome her home. At the same place, March 15th, 1877, Isabel Elmaria Harden, eldest daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Hammon, aged 32 years. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. The Republican - April 21, 1877 (Per Ruth Enlow Library - Date of Birth for Isabel-1845) Died, near Mineral Springs, this county, May 26th, 1883, Mrs. Luvenia Harden, aged about thirty-three years, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Ann Green. Her husband preceded her to the spirit world several years, and a daughter about eighteen months. For a number of years she has been a sufferer from that fatal disease, consumption. About two months ago she had to give up working for the bread and perisheth, and set her house in order, for she felt she must die. The first acquaintance I had with her was the first of April. I found her in a state of mind to receive the word and enjoy singing and prayer. She desired to receive the sacrament of bread and wine, and in the reception of these by faith she thought of nobler things, then with the encouragement of Christians she received the Holy Spirit in her heart, and said that the Lord had blessed her soul. There and then she realized that "if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I visited her a few times after and found her trusting in Jesus. I have been informed by those who were there five days before her death, that she spoke to her friend and exhorted them to be wise, live for heaven and eternal life, lay up unfading treasures above. It was privilege to be with her when she passed away. Her mind clear until life's latest moments. Five minutes before the spirit left the prison house of clay, she made this profound prayer: "Lord, have mercy upon us, bless us and save us all for Jesus' sake;" and then, by faith, she rested on the Eternal Rock, the Rock of Ages; and in a clear and distinct voice she repeated that familiar chorus: "I am trusting, Lord, in thee, dear Lamb of Calvary." In a very short time she passed away without a struggle-"fell asleep in Jesus," "blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep." Well might one say: "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like theirs." Dearest sister thous hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled; Then in Heaven, with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. A. M. BOWLIN The Republican - June 2, 1883