Franklin County GaArchives Obituaries.....Ellis, Rufus October 5, 1942
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The Carnesville Herald, October 8, 1942
Negro Accidentally Killed Monday

Rufus Ellis, colored, age 24, was accidentally killed Monday afternoon, when he 
fell from a truck, with a bale of cotton falling on him, fracturing his skull. 
The accident occured near the home of Mrs. John Broome. He was rushed to the 
Brown's hospital, but died only a short time after reaching the hospital.  He was 
on a truck belonging to Mr. Fred Henson which was loaded with cotton.

Rufus was working with Mr. Dorse Kesley and was a good negro and hard worker.

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