BROCKWAY (PA) RECORD, January 19, 1912
CRENSHAW MERCHANT RUN DOWN BY ERIE TRAIN
Frank Luke Killed near B., R. & P. Station Last Saturday Afternoon While Watching a Train.
STOOD IN PATH OF FREIGHT ENGINE
Frank Luke, who for many years conducted a general store at Crenshaw and a well known citizen of that community, was struck by an Erie freight engine on the B. R. & P. railroad near the passenger station last Saturday afternoon, and was so badly injured that death resulted at the Ridgway hospital, to which he was carried, a few hours later.
The accident occurred about 1:30 and was witnessed by a number of people who were at the station waiting for the arrival of the passenger trains. Mr. Luke had driven to town for a load of freight and was waiting at the station until after the passenger trains had gone out before securing his goods from the freight office. While waiting he crossed the tracks and was seen walking about near the coal house opposite the station, when a south bound train whistled in. It was thought Mr. Luke had returned to the north bound track while watching the approach of the south-bound train, and failed to notice a freight coming on the track on which he stood. Before he could be warned the pilot of the engine struck him and he was thrown from the track. He was not knocked far enough, however, to clear the passing train and several cars passed before the train could be halted. In the position in which Mr. Luke was lying the journal boxes of every passing car struck the unfortunate man on the head inflicting terrible injuries.
As soon as the train could be stopped the crew went to the injured man's rescue. He was living, but was in an unconscious condition. He had sustained serious scalp wounds and the back of his skull was crushed. Luke was taken to the office of Dr. W. C. Quinn where the extent of his injuries were discovered, after which he was taken on the 3:42 train by Dr. Quinn and Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBois, to the Ridgway hospital. All medical aid was unavailing, and death ended his sufferings later in the evening.
The accident was entirely unforeseen by the freight crew. C. I. Swanson was the engineer on the train that struck Mr. Luke. Owing to the location of the coal house Mr. Swanson could not see the man until he had stepped on the track directly in front of the moving train, and for the same reason Luke failed to see the approach of danger and evidently did not hear it on account of the train on the other track.
Mr. Luke was an enterprising citizen and his untimely death brought a great deal of sorrow among his relatives and a legion of friends among whom he was regarded as a man of sterling worth. He was a member of the local Union U.M.W. of A. at Crenshaw with which organization he had been affiliated for several years.
Mr. Luke was born in Italy 47 years ago and came to this country at the age of 12 years and he has resided at Crenshaw the greater part of that time. He was married 16 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. His mother and a sister live in Italy and a brother lives at Erie, Pa., the latter coming here upon hearing of his brother's death.
The funeral was held Tuesday and a special car was used on the P. S. & N. to convey the body and friends to Kersey where special mass was observed at the Kersey Catholic church by Father Winkler and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Nearly 100 people accompanied the body from Crenshaw. The floral tribute was profuse and beautiful, showing in a marked degree the high esteem in which the deceased was held in his community. The casket which enshrouded the earthly remains of Mr. Luke was one of the most beautiful ever seen in this section. It was furnished by Undertaker George E. Smith who had charge of the funeral.
CRENSHAW MERCHANT RUN DOWN BY ERIE TRAIN
Frank Luke Killed near B., R. & P. Station Last Saturday Afternoon While Watching a Train.
STOOD IN PATH OF FREIGHT ENGINE
Frank Luke, who for many years conducted a general store at Crenshaw and a well known citizen of that community, was struck by an Erie freight engine on the B. R. & P. railroad near the passenger station last Saturday afternoon, and was so badly injured that death resulted at the Ridgway hospital, to which he was carried, a few hours later.
The accident occurred about 1:30 and was witnessed by a number of people who were at the station waiting for the arrival of the passenger trains. Mr. Luke had driven to town for a load of freight and was waiting at the station until after the passenger trains had gone out before securing his goods from the freight office. While waiting he crossed the tracks and was seen walking about near the coal house opposite the station, when a south bound train whistled in. It was thought Mr. Luke had returned to the north bound track while watching the approach of the south-bound train, and failed to notice a freight coming on the track on which he stood. Before he could be warned the pilot of the engine struck him and he was thrown from the track. He was not knocked far enough, however, to clear the passing train and several cars passed before the train could be halted. In the position in which Mr. Luke was lying the journal boxes of every passing car struck the unfortunate man on the head inflicting terrible injuries.
As soon as the train could be stopped the crew went to the injured man's rescue. He was living, but was in an unconscious condition. He had sustained serious scalp wounds and the back of his skull was crushed. Luke was taken to the office of Dr. W. C. Quinn where the extent of his injuries were discovered, after which he was taken on the 3:42 train by Dr. Quinn and Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBois, to the Ridgway hospital. All medical aid was unavailing, and death ended his sufferings later in the evening.
The accident was entirely unforeseen by the freight crew. C. I. Swanson was the engineer on the train that struck Mr. Luke. Owing to the location of the coal house Mr. Swanson could not see the man until he had stepped on the track directly in front of the moving train, and for the same reason Luke failed to see the approach of danger and evidently did not hear it on account of the train on the other track.
Mr. Luke was an enterprising citizen and his untimely death brought a great deal of sorrow among his relatives and a legion of friends among whom he was regarded as a man of sterling worth. He was a member of the local Union U.M.W. of A. at Crenshaw with which organization he had been affiliated for several years.
Mr. Luke was born in Italy 47 years ago and came to this country at the age of 12 years and he has resided at Crenshaw the greater part of that time. He was married 16 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. His mother and a sister live in Italy and a brother lives at Erie, Pa., the latter coming here upon hearing of his brother's death.
The funeral was held Tuesday and a special car was used on the P. S. & N. to convey the body and friends to Kersey where special mass was observed at the Kersey Catholic church by Father Winkler and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Nearly 100 people accompanied the body from Crenshaw. The floral tribute was profuse and beautiful, showing in a marked degree the high esteem in which the deceased was held in his community. The casket which enshrouded the earthly remains of Mr. Luke was one of the most beautiful ever seen in this section. It was furnished by Undertaker George E. Smith who had charge of the funeral.
BROCKWAY (PA) RECORD, January 19, 1912
CRENSHAW MERCHANT RUN DOWN BY ERIE TRAIN
Frank Luke Killed near B., R. & P. Station Last Saturday Afternoon While Watching a Train.
STOOD IN PATH OF FREIGHT ENGINE
Frank Luke, who for many years conducted a general store at Crenshaw and a well known citizen of that community, was struck by an Erie freight engine on the B. R. & P. railroad near the passenger station last Saturday afternoon, and was so badly injured that death resulted at the Ridgway hospital, to which he was carried, a few hours later.
The accident occurred about 1:30 and was witnessed by a number of people who were at the station waiting for the arrival of the passenger trains. Mr. Luke had driven to town for a load of freight and was waiting at the station until after the passenger trains had gone out before securing his goods from the freight office. While waiting he crossed the tracks and was seen walking about near the coal house opposite the station, when a south bound train whistled in. It was thought Mr. Luke had returned to the north bound track while watching the approach of the south-bound train, and failed to notice a freight coming on the track on which he stood. Before he could be warned the pilot of the engine struck him and he was thrown from the track. He was not knocked far enough, however, to clear the passing train and several cars passed before the train could be halted. In the position in which Mr. Luke was lying the journal boxes of every passing car struck the unfortunate man on the head inflicting terrible injuries.
As soon as the train could be stopped the crew went to the injured man's rescue. He was living, but was in an unconscious condition. He had sustained serious scalp wounds and the back of his skull was crushed. Luke was taken to the office of Dr. W. C. Quinn where the extent of his injuries were discovered, after which he was taken on the 3:42 train by Dr. Quinn and Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBois, to the Ridgway hospital. All medical aid was unavailing, and death ended his sufferings later in the evening.
The accident was entirely unforeseen by the freight crew. C. I. Swanson was the engineer on the train that struck Mr. Luke. Owing to the location of the coal house Mr. Swanson could not see the man until he had stepped on the track directly in front of the moving train, and for the same reason Luke failed to see the approach of danger and evidently did not hear it on account of the train on the other track.
Mr. Luke was an enterprising citizen and his untimely death brought a great deal of sorrow among his relatives and a legion of friends among whom he was regarded as a man of sterling worth. He was a member of the local Union U.M.W. of A. at Crenshaw with which organization he had been affiliated for several years.
Mr. Luke was born in Italy 47 years ago and came to this country at the age of 12 years and he has resided at Crenshaw the greater part of that time. He was married 16 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. His mother and a sister live in Italy and a brother lives at Erie, Pa., the latter coming here upon hearing of his brother's death.
The funeral was held Tuesday and a special car was used on the P. S. & N. to convey the body and friends to Kersey where special mass was observed at the Kersey Catholic church by Father Winkler and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Nearly 100 people accompanied the body from Crenshaw. The floral tribute was profuse and beautiful, showing in a marked degree the high esteem in which the deceased was held in his community. The casket which enshrouded the earthly remains of Mr. Luke was one of the most beautiful ever seen in this section. It was furnished by Undertaker George E. Smith who had charge of the funeral.
CRENSHAW MERCHANT RUN DOWN BY ERIE TRAIN
Frank Luke Killed near B., R. & P. Station Last Saturday Afternoon While Watching a Train.
STOOD IN PATH OF FREIGHT ENGINE
Frank Luke, who for many years conducted a general store at Crenshaw and a well known citizen of that community, was struck by an Erie freight engine on the B. R. & P. railroad near the passenger station last Saturday afternoon, and was so badly injured that death resulted at the Ridgway hospital, to which he was carried, a few hours later.
The accident occurred about 1:30 and was witnessed by a number of people who were at the station waiting for the arrival of the passenger trains. Mr. Luke had driven to town for a load of freight and was waiting at the station until after the passenger trains had gone out before securing his goods from the freight office. While waiting he crossed the tracks and was seen walking about near the coal house opposite the station, when a south bound train whistled in. It was thought Mr. Luke had returned to the north bound track while watching the approach of the south-bound train, and failed to notice a freight coming on the track on which he stood. Before he could be warned the pilot of the engine struck him and he was thrown from the track. He was not knocked far enough, however, to clear the passing train and several cars passed before the train could be halted. In the position in which Mr. Luke was lying the journal boxes of every passing car struck the unfortunate man on the head inflicting terrible injuries.
As soon as the train could be stopped the crew went to the injured man's rescue. He was living, but was in an unconscious condition. He had sustained serious scalp wounds and the back of his skull was crushed. Luke was taken to the office of Dr. W. C. Quinn where the extent of his injuries were discovered, after which he was taken on the 3:42 train by Dr. Quinn and Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBois, to the Ridgway hospital. All medical aid was unavailing, and death ended his sufferings later in the evening.
The accident was entirely unforeseen by the freight crew. C. I. Swanson was the engineer on the train that struck Mr. Luke. Owing to the location of the coal house Mr. Swanson could not see the man until he had stepped on the track directly in front of the moving train, and for the same reason Luke failed to see the approach of danger and evidently did not hear it on account of the train on the other track.
Mr. Luke was an enterprising citizen and his untimely death brought a great deal of sorrow among his relatives and a legion of friends among whom he was regarded as a man of sterling worth. He was a member of the local Union U.M.W. of A. at Crenshaw with which organization he had been affiliated for several years.
Mr. Luke was born in Italy 47 years ago and came to this country at the age of 12 years and he has resided at Crenshaw the greater part of that time. He was married 16 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. His mother and a sister live in Italy and a brother lives at Erie, Pa., the latter coming here upon hearing of his brother's death.
The funeral was held Tuesday and a special car was used on the P. S. & N. to convey the body and friends to Kersey where special mass was observed at the Kersey Catholic church by Father Winkler and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Nearly 100 people accompanied the body from Crenshaw. The floral tribute was profuse and beautiful, showing in a marked degree the high esteem in which the deceased was held in his community. The casket which enshrouded the earthly remains of Mr. Luke was one of the most beautiful ever seen in this section. It was furnished by Undertaker George E. Smith who had charge of the funeral.
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