Please note that the incorrect date was given when I transcribed and sent this recent article. I deeply apologize for any inconvenience to readers, and most of all to List-Administrators, and to Glenda, who posts these newsies in the archives. Linda ****************** The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Saturday Evening, August 7-1897 Killed by an Erie Train. Abel Wales of Attica, Aged 80, Met Death While Walking on the Track. Attica, Aug. 7.-Abel WALES, an octogenarian, was run down by an Erie express and instantly killed yesterday. The old man was walking on the track and was opposite the Brainard gravel pit when the accident occurred. No one can explain how it happened, but it is thought that Mr. WALES did not hear the approaching train, although the engine crew say they pulled the whistle as soon as they saw the old man on the track. Mr. WALES had partially lost his hearing from his advanced age. The remains were brought to the station on the express, and taken in charge by friends. Mr. WALES leaves one sister, Mrs. Nelson REYNOLDS, of this town. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************