| From the Winchester (Va.) Republican |
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| October 4, 1861 |
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| Fatal Accident |
| We regret to announce the
death of William Willis, aged about 17 years, son of Mr. George
Willis, of this town. We understand the youth was in pursuit of a
squirrel, and whilst attempting to cross the track of the Winchester
& Potomac Railroad, near Stephenson's Depot, was struck by passing
train, thrown across the rail, and shockingly mangled. He was
immediately conveyed to the house of his father, and died a few
minutes thereafter. The accident happened on Thursday last. |
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