Yesterday, it was fun to see the train come through town, Wed. April 13, 2016

Yesterday, it was fun to see the train come through town, Wed. April 13, 2016, right before the historic Westminster Main Street Mile

American Sentinel, October 9, 1897: Man rescued from Western Maryland Railroad accident

Man rescued from Western Maryland Railroad accident

American Sentinel, October 9, 1897.

A man who gave the name of John Adams attempted to steal a ride on the Western Maryland Railroad, from this city, on Saturday last, and would have lost his life if he had not been discovered and rescued by an employee of the road.

He endeavored to board a freight train, but missed his footing, and would have fallen under the wheels if he had not been caught and supported until the train was stopped.

Justice J. Hoffman Fuss held him for a hearing until Monday and then committed him to the county jail, for thirty days, for violating the law in relation to stealing rides on railroads.

American Sentinel, October 9, 1897.

[18971009 Man rescued from WMRR accident]

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