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- from "The Shenandoah Evening Herald", 2 Dec 1892 (newspapers.com)
Greenville, Pa., Dec. 2 - At Shenango yesterday two freight card broke loose on a steep grade and started toward the station at a terrific gait, having a clear piece of track two mile long to get headway on. As they approached Shenagno the switch engine there happened to be on the main track, and before the men in the cab could escape the cars were upon them with a crash and a roar that was heard for miles. James Dunley, engineer on the switch engine, and Charles McDowell, his fireman, were instantly killed. The wreck of both engine and car was complete.
- from "The Greenville Record-Argus", 8 Dec 1892 (newspapers.com)
Charles McDowell, the other victim of the wreck, was buried Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held at his home, south of town, and was conducted by Rev. F.W. Barlett. A special train conveyed the friends to Greenville to the house, returning after the services. The I.O.O.F., and B. of R.F. attended the funeral. Charles McDowell was highly esteemed by everyone who know him. His acquaintance was large here, having been born in Greenville and having spent nearly all his life here. He was 35 years of age and was married 13 years ago to Miss Elizabeth Pears who, with three small children, survive him.
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1857 - 1892 (35 years)