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Obituary of Harry Francis Robinson YOUNG MINER CRUSHED TO DEATH UNDER TRAIN AT GLOUSTER TODAY. Obituary. Harry Francis, son of Alva C. and Elizabeth Robinson, was born near Athens, Ohio, July 22nd, 1892. He was one of a family of six children; three sons and three daughters. Seven years ago he with the family moved to Glouster, Ohio where he has since resided. His industrious, manly and genial disposition won the admiration and highest esteem of all who knew him. His affectionate regard for his parents and his brothers and sisters was very marked and occasioned much favorable comment. That he had a rare hold upon the respect, confidence and appreciation of his large circle of associates and friends is evidenced y the general expression of sadness and deep sense of loss which they feel in his unexpected and seemingly untimely taking away. He was president of the organized Sunday School class of young men and women, Secretary of the Epworth League and an active member of the Standard Bearer's Society as well as a faithful member of the church since last December at which time he dedicated himself to the service of God and united with the M. E. church. He was regular in his attendance at all the serviced including the mid-week prayer meeting. Though he now rests from his labors we feel sure his work will follow him in influence for good upon all with whom he had to do. In the very vigor and strength of young manhood and with full prospect of a long and useful life he was suddenly hewn down by an accident which occurred on the morning of March 17th, 1914, while he was on his way to work. His age being 21 years, 7 months and 25 days. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
In a 2nd article: Glouster, O., March 17--Harry Robinson, aged about 21, was thrown between the cars of a moving train on the branch this morning and instantly killed. His body was cut to pieces. Coroner lane was called from Neisonville to hold inquest. His body has been removed to this city where it was prepared for burial. Young Robinson was with his brother-in-law Nicholas Brunton, when he was killed. The branch line runs past the Robinson home near the planing mill here and this morning early both Robinson and Brunton got aboard a train made up of empty coal cars to ride to their work in the mines up the branch. Brunton who was a witness of the tragedy, was inside a car and Robinson it seems stepped out of the car and was standing on the "bumpers" when he fell. A sudden jerk of the train threw him face down on the track between the cars and directly beneath the rapidly moving wheels. His body was frightfully mangled. Young Robinson, who was unmarried, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Robinson and had lived here for eight or ten years with his parents. The family home was formerly near Albany. robinson was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy, of Athens.
--3rd article-- ROBINSON FUNERAL DELAYED PENDING BROTHER'S ARRIVAL The funeral of Harry Robinson, who was killed by a coal train Tuesday morning of last week, was held in the M. E. church Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. McCullough. The popularity of the young man was attested by the large crowd present at the funeral and the capacity of the church was taxed in order to accommodate all. Leonard and Charles Robinson, two brothers who are employed in Detroit, were expected on the afternoon train Thursday, but failed to make connections. Interment was postponed until Friday morning in order to give the brothers, who arrived Thursday night, an opoortunity to view the remains. The body was kept at the church until 10:00 o'clock Friday morning and interment was made in the city cemetery -----end of 3rd article--------- -Provided by Marc McCune http://www.geocities.com/Athens/4660
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