TWO KILLED WHEN FLIER HITS AUTO SATURDAY NOON
MAN AND WOMAN MEET DEATH AS WOLVERINE DEMOLISHES CAR.
ON DIVISION-RD. CROSSING
SLIPPERY PAVEMENT BLAMED FOR DOUBLE TRAGEDY SATURDAY NOON.
When their car skidded into the path of the inbound Wolverine flier at the Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central a mile south of the city about 12:45 Saturday, Walter Champion, about 40 years of age and his wife, about the same age, were killed.
The car, Ford touring, was demolished and the bodies of the occupants were carried along the track about 200 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion resided on Dennis-rd. about two miles south of the city.
AUTO HEADED SOUTH.
The automobile was proceeding south on Division-rd. and according to the story of Engineer W.H. Hunt and Fireman L.R. Long of Jackson, the operator attempted to stop but the car skidded on the slippery pavement and stalled in the path of the train which was running at a rate of from 50 to 55 miles an hour.
The car was carried to Buchanan-av., a distance of a quarter of a mile, the body of the man being carried about 200 feet and the body of the woman about 150 feet.
Conductor William Cockran was in charge of the train.
According to Engineer Hunt, he was whistling for the crossing and the operator of the car heard the whistle and attempted to stop, but in vain.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Sept. 20, 1924, Pg. 1, Cols. 7-8, Art. 1 (Two Killed When Flier Hits Auto Saturday Noon)
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DOUBLE FUNERAL AFTER AUTO CRASH
MR. AND MRS. WALTER CHAMPION TO BE BURIED SIDE BY SIDE TUESDAY.
Double funeral services for Walter Champion, 35, and his wife, Elizabeth, who were killed when their automobile was demolished by a Michigan Central train at the Division-rd. crossing south of the city Saturday, will be held at St. Alphonsus' church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Champion is survived by his mother, Mrs. B. M. Champion, three brothers, George, Joseph and John, and three sisters, Florence and Margaret, and Mrs. James Ailwood, all of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Champion is survived by her mother, Mrs. Matthew Deusendang, two sisters, Mrs. Anna McDonald and Mrs. Clair VanderVort, and by several half brothers and sisters, all of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion had been residing on Dennis-rd. south of the city about four months, previously having lived in Grand Rapids. The husband was in the employ of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., while the wife was employed by the Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Sept. 22, 1924, Pg. 2, Col. 1, Art. 5 (Double Funeral After Auto Crash)
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ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE committee on good roads has decided to ask the state department of public utilities to investigate Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central at which Mr. and Mrs. Walter Champion were killed when their automobile was struck by a train Saturday. Placing a bell or gate at the crossing may be necessary, according to Lee H. Bierce.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., Sept. 24, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 3, Item 5 (Grand Rapids Brevities)
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their many beautiful floral offerings, sympathy shown and kind help extended in our recent bereavement, the deaths of our beloved son and brother, daughter and sister. Also wish to thank the following: the Redemptorist Fathers, Berkey & Gay Good Will association, the decorating and finishing department Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Booster club and woodworking department, the employes of H. Leonard & Sons the local Order of Eagles No. 301.
Mrs. Mary Champion and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Dusendang and Family
Mrs. James Ailward
Mrs. Harry VanderVort
Mrs. James McDonald
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., Sept. 25, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 2, Item 4 (In Memoriam)
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MAN AND WOMAN MEET DEATH AS WOLVERINE DEMOLISHES CAR.
ON DIVISION-RD. CROSSING
SLIPPERY PAVEMENT BLAMED FOR DOUBLE TRAGEDY SATURDAY NOON.
When their car skidded into the path of the inbound Wolverine flier at the Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central a mile south of the city about 12:45 Saturday, Walter Champion, about 40 years of age and his wife, about the same age, were killed.
The car, Ford touring, was demolished and the bodies of the occupants were carried along the track about 200 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion resided on Dennis-rd. about two miles south of the city.
AUTO HEADED SOUTH.
The automobile was proceeding south on Division-rd. and according to the story of Engineer W.H. Hunt and Fireman L.R. Long of Jackson, the operator attempted to stop but the car skidded on the slippery pavement and stalled in the path of the train which was running at a rate of from 50 to 55 miles an hour.
The car was carried to Buchanan-av., a distance of a quarter of a mile, the body of the man being carried about 200 feet and the body of the woman about 150 feet.
Conductor William Cockran was in charge of the train.
According to Engineer Hunt, he was whistling for the crossing and the operator of the car heard the whistle and attempted to stop, but in vain.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Sept. 20, 1924, Pg. 1, Cols. 7-8, Art. 1 (Two Killed When Flier Hits Auto Saturday Noon)
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DOUBLE FUNERAL AFTER AUTO CRASH
MR. AND MRS. WALTER CHAMPION TO BE BURIED SIDE BY SIDE TUESDAY.
Double funeral services for Walter Champion, 35, and his wife, Elizabeth, who were killed when their automobile was demolished by a Michigan Central train at the Division-rd. crossing south of the city Saturday, will be held at St. Alphonsus' church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Champion is survived by his mother, Mrs. B. M. Champion, three brothers, George, Joseph and John, and three sisters, Florence and Margaret, and Mrs. James Ailwood, all of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Champion is survived by her mother, Mrs. Matthew Deusendang, two sisters, Mrs. Anna McDonald and Mrs. Clair VanderVort, and by several half brothers and sisters, all of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion had been residing on Dennis-rd. south of the city about four months, previously having lived in Grand Rapids. The husband was in the employ of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., while the wife was employed by the Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Sept. 22, 1924, Pg. 2, Col. 1, Art. 5 (Double Funeral After Auto Crash)
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ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE committee on good roads has decided to ask the state department of public utilities to investigate Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central at which Mr. and Mrs. Walter Champion were killed when their automobile was struck by a train Saturday. Placing a bell or gate at the crossing may be necessary, according to Lee H. Bierce.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., Sept. 24, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 3, Item 5 (Grand Rapids Brevities)
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their many beautiful floral offerings, sympathy shown and kind help extended in our recent bereavement, the deaths of our beloved son and brother, daughter and sister. Also wish to thank the following: the Redemptorist Fathers, Berkey & Gay Good Will association, the decorating and finishing department Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Booster club and woodworking department, the employes of H. Leonard & Sons the local Order of Eagles No. 301.
Mrs. Mary Champion and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Dusendang and Family
Mrs. James Ailward
Mrs. Harry VanderVort
Mrs. James McDonald
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., Sept. 25, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 2, Item 4 (In Memoriam)
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TWO KILLED WHEN FLIER HITS AUTO SATURDAY NOON
MAN AND WOMAN MEET DEATH AS WOLVERINE DEMOLISHES CAR.
ON DIVISION-RD. CROSSING
SLIPPERY PAVEMENT BLAMED FOR DOUBLE TRAGEDY SATURDAY NOON.
When their car skidded into the path of the inbound Wolverine flier at the Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central a mile south of the city about 12:45 Saturday, Walter Champion, about 40 years of age and his wife, about the same age, were killed.
The car, Ford touring, was demolished and the bodies of the occupants were carried along the track about 200 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion resided on Dennis-rd. about two miles south of the city.
AUTO HEADED SOUTH.
The automobile was proceeding south on Division-rd. and according to the story of Engineer W.H. Hunt and Fireman L.R. Long of Jackson, the operator attempted to stop but the car skidded on the slippery pavement and stalled in the path of the train which was running at a rate of from 50 to 55 miles an hour.
The car was carried to Buchanan-av., a distance of a quarter of a mile, the body of the man being carried about 200 feet and the body of the woman about 150 feet.
Conductor William Cockran was in charge of the train.
According to Engineer Hunt, he was whistling for the crossing and the operator of the car heard the whistle and attempted to stop, but in vain.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Sept. 20, 1924, Pg. 1, Cols. 7-8, Art. 1 (Two Killed When Flier Hits Auto Saturday Noon)
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DOUBLE FUNERAL AFTER AUTO CRASH
MR. AND MRS. WALTER CHAMPION TO BE BURIED SIDE BY SIDE TUESDAY.
Double funeral services for Walter Champion, 35, and his wife, Elizabeth, who were killed when their automobile was demolished by a Michigan Central train at the Division-rd. crossing south of the city Saturday, will be held at St. Alphonsus' church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Champion is survived by his mother, Mrs. B. M. Champion, three brothers, George, Joseph and John, and three sisters, Florence and Margaret, and Mrs. James Ailwood, all of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Champion is survived by her mother, Mrs. Matthew Deusendang, two sisters, Mrs. Anna McDonald and Mrs. Clair VanderVort, and by several half brothers and sisters, all of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion had been residing on Dennis-rd. south of the city about four months, previously having lived in Grand Rapids. The husband was in the employ of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., while the wife was employed by the Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Sept. 22, 1924, Pg. 2, Col. 1, Art. 5 (Double Funeral After Auto Crash)
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ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE committee on good roads has decided to ask the state department of public utilities to investigate Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central at which Mr. and Mrs. Walter Champion were killed when their automobile was struck by a train Saturday. Placing a bell or gate at the crossing may be necessary, according to Lee H. Bierce.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., Sept. 24, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 3, Item 5 (Grand Rapids Brevities)
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their many beautiful floral offerings, sympathy shown and kind help extended in our recent bereavement, the deaths of our beloved son and brother, daughter and sister. Also wish to thank the following: the Redemptorist Fathers, Berkey & Gay Good Will association, the decorating and finishing department Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Booster club and woodworking department, the employes of H. Leonard & Sons the local Order of Eagles No. 301.
Mrs. Mary Champion and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Dusendang and Family
Mrs. James Ailward
Mrs. Harry VanderVort
Mrs. James McDonald
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., Sept. 25, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 2, Item 4 (In Memoriam)
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MAN AND WOMAN MEET DEATH AS WOLVERINE DEMOLISHES CAR.
ON DIVISION-RD. CROSSING
SLIPPERY PAVEMENT BLAMED FOR DOUBLE TRAGEDY SATURDAY NOON.
When their car skidded into the path of the inbound Wolverine flier at the Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central a mile south of the city about 12:45 Saturday, Walter Champion, about 40 years of age and his wife, about the same age, were killed.
The car, Ford touring, was demolished and the bodies of the occupants were carried along the track about 200 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion resided on Dennis-rd. about two miles south of the city.
AUTO HEADED SOUTH.
The automobile was proceeding south on Division-rd. and according to the story of Engineer W.H. Hunt and Fireman L.R. Long of Jackson, the operator attempted to stop but the car skidded on the slippery pavement and stalled in the path of the train which was running at a rate of from 50 to 55 miles an hour.
The car was carried to Buchanan-av., a distance of a quarter of a mile, the body of the man being carried about 200 feet and the body of the woman about 150 feet.
Conductor William Cockran was in charge of the train.
According to Engineer Hunt, he was whistling for the crossing and the operator of the car heard the whistle and attempted to stop, but in vain.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Sept. 20, 1924, Pg. 1, Cols. 7-8, Art. 1 (Two Killed When Flier Hits Auto Saturday Noon)
*****
DOUBLE FUNERAL AFTER AUTO CRASH
MR. AND MRS. WALTER CHAMPION TO BE BURIED SIDE BY SIDE TUESDAY.
Double funeral services for Walter Champion, 35, and his wife, Elizabeth, who were killed when their automobile was demolished by a Michigan Central train at the Division-rd. crossing south of the city Saturday, will be held at St. Alphonsus' church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Champion is survived by his mother, Mrs. B. M. Champion, three brothers, George, Joseph and John, and three sisters, Florence and Margaret, and Mrs. James Ailwood, all of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Champion is survived by her mother, Mrs. Matthew Deusendang, two sisters, Mrs. Anna McDonald and Mrs. Clair VanderVort, and by several half brothers and sisters, all of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Champion had been residing on Dennis-rd. south of the city about four months, previously having lived in Grand Rapids. The husband was in the employ of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co., while the wife was employed by the Berkey & Gay Furniture Co.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Sept. 22, 1924, Pg. 2, Col. 1, Art. 5 (Double Funeral After Auto Crash)
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ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE committee on good roads has decided to ask the state department of public utilities to investigate Division-rd. crossing of the Michigan Central at which Mr. and Mrs. Walter Champion were killed when their automobile was struck by a train Saturday. Placing a bell or gate at the crossing may be necessary, according to Lee H. Bierce.
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., Sept. 24, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 3, Item 5 (Grand Rapids Brevities)
*****
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their many beautiful floral offerings, sympathy shown and kind help extended in our recent bereavement, the deaths of our beloved son and brother, daughter and sister. Also wish to thank the following: the Redemptorist Fathers, Berkey & Gay Good Will association, the decorating and finishing department Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Booster club and woodworking department, the employes of H. Leonard & Sons the local Order of Eagles No. 301.
Mrs. Mary Champion and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Dusendang and Family
Mrs. James Ailward
Mrs. Harry VanderVort
Mrs. James McDonald
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., Sept. 25, 1924, Pg. 27, Col. 2, Item 4 (In Memoriam)
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