This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JohnWOBrien Surnames: CAMPBELL, NORMAN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jackson/6789/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Tuesday, November 3, 1896 KILLED ON THE AIR LINE. John NORMAN, an old resident, was knocked down and killed by a west-bound Air line train at the corner of Second and Gilliss streets at 6:30 last night. Mr. NORMAN had been living for a number of years with his son-in-law, Sylvester CAMPBELL, at the corner of First street and Woodland avenue. Last night about 6 o'clock he left home to go down town. He was quite deaf, and while walking along the tracks did not hear the warning whistle as the train bore down upon him. The engineer shut off steam and reversed, but it was too late. He was struck full in the back and thrown a distance of twenty-three feet. When picked up by the train crew he was dead. It was found that both legs were broken and several of the bones of the back fractured, while his head was badly bruised. Coroner BEDGORD was notified and after viewing the remains he ordered the body taken to Stewart's. The deceased was 75 years of age, and the father of Joseph L. NORMAN of the firm of Norman & Robinson, abstracters. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. An inquest will be held today. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ====================================================== neirbo10 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.