Fatal
Accident
The neighborhood was shocked
on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock to learn of the sad and tragic
accident that had suddenly befallen one of the young men of the
vicinity, Albert King of Bealton.
The young man had left his
home on Saturday morning to draw gravel, which employment he had
been engaged in for some time, and had just driven his team into the
pit which is situated about a mile south of Bealton village on the
farm of Mr. Clair Wiers. A comparatively small portion of the
overhead ground suddenly gave way and its force fell on the head of
the young man as he was in a stooping position, injuring his head
very seriously and rendering him unconscious at once.
Mr. Ralph Henry, the only
other person present, secured assistance as quickly as possible, and
the unfortunate victim of the accident was tenderly carried into the
home of Mr. Wier. Medical aid was at once summoned and Dr. Shirton
of Waterford quickly arrived. The parents were also sent for and
came in haste to the bedside of their severely stricken and
unconscious son.
From the first medical
examination it was ascertained that the condition of the young man
was critical. But slight hopes were given for his restoration to
consciousness. Later in the day, Dr. Hicks of Brantford was called
for consultation, but he collaborated the opinion of the former
doctor, that the condition of the case was beyond medical aid. The
young man passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, without regaining
consciousness.
The deceased 30-year-old was
born in Bealton. He bore a character of exemplary living, both
in the home life and neighborhood. He was an exceptionally strong,
vigorous and erect in physical nature. He passed his military
examination as a number one subject.
The deceased united with the
Methodist church when a young man of tender years. He was one of the
ushers of the church and always found regularly in the men's (Out to
Serve) organized S.S. Class, until he was recently appointed to
teach a class of young boys.
Aside from the grief
stricken parents, the departed leaves a brother, J. Wesley King of
Brantford, and three sisters: Mrs. Alva Scott of Boston, Miss Grace,
a teacher near St. Williams, and Miss Annie at home.
Funeral services will be
held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Bealton Church, interment taking place
at Mount Pleasant in the family plot.
