NP, RSTD 1/20A/1863

From the Raleigh Standard
 
January 20, 1863
 
Killed
   On Saturday last, a free negro named Chavis, a well digger, being in a state of intoxication, fell on the track at the Raleigh & Gaston depot, while the cars were changing their position, and was killed instantly -- his body being severed in twain.

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