Cobb County GaArchives Obituaries.....Barrett, C N 1908
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The Marietta Journal  October 29, 1908
MR C N BARRETT KILLED BY TRAIN

Mr C N BARRETT, flagman at the crossing near the Brumby factory, was struck by
the incoming L & N passenger train at 7:28 o'clock last Saturday morning and
killed.

A freight train on the W & A R R was going north, and Mr BARRETT was trying to
keep back some people who were intent on crossing.  He was standing on the L & N
track, and the confusion and noise of the freight train passing rendered him
oblivious of the approach of the incoming train, and as he turned around to
re-cross the track, the engine of the L & N struck him on the head, knocking him
from the track, crushing his skull, breaking his back, neck and leg, and killing
him instantly.

Mr BARRETT was about 72 years of age, an old Confederate soldier, a man of
sobriety and correct habits, and esteemed by our people.  His tragic death is
deeply regretted by all who knew him.

He leaves a wife and eight grown children.

The funeral of Mr BARRETT took place at the family residence on Monday morning
at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev W L PIERCE of the Methodist church, assisted by
Rev J H PATTON and Rev A R BOND.  Interment in city cemetery.

We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

Additional Comments:
from The Marietta Journal dated Thursday, October 29, 1908

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