Taylor Co., TX., Obits - Sam Winston
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Sam Winston

Yesterday about 8 oÕclock a negro who had been stealing a ride on an
east bound freight train jumped from a box car near the passenger depot
before the train began to slack in speed much, and his clothes caught
on something in the doorway and caused him to fall, head downward.
He was dragged in this position 200-300 feet. His head, shoulders
and chest were pretty badly beaten up and he died from the effects
of it about 10:30 oÕclock. Dr. F.E. Haynes, the county physician,
and Dr. W.W. Wallace, the railroad physician, both repaired to his
assistance immediately after the accident, but they could do nothing
for him. He was conscious for a few minutes after he got hurt and
gave his name as Sam Winston, and said his home was at Trinity,
Texas. His appearance would indicate that he was about 21 years old.


The Taylor County News
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
Friday, March 19, 1897