Sam was the fourth of seven children born to James Monroe and Mollie Oliver. He died at the young age of only 9.
Little River News, Arkansas
Wednesday, September 26, 1917
9-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED
When Giant Motor Truck Passed Over His Head at Ashdown
Sam Oliver, the 9-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver of this city, was killed instantly Wednesday evening at 6:30 when his head was crushed by the wheel of a large motor truck from which he had fallen. The accident occurred in the middle of the street crossing in front of the News office. The truck was driven by R. M. Dyer of DeQueen and was one being used by a contracting firm to haul gravel on the Jefferson Highway in Sevier county. A number of people were on the street and saw the accident. The car was coming from the direction of the Oil Mill, and two boys, Sam Oliver and Craft Thompson, were standing on the flat bed behind riding. The car was making the turn at the crossing when Sam lost his balance and fell. He seemed to catch on the side of the bed as he went down, but his hold broke and he was thrown to the ground with his head under the rear wheel, which passed over his head, crushing it like an eggshell. Someone called to the driver, who stopped, but the boy was already dead. Mr. Dyer stated that the boys were on the truck at the mill and that he had given them a nickle and told them to get off and get themselves some candy, fearing they may be hurt. He had supposed that the boys had gotten off. The seat had a high board back placed to protect the driver when hauling lumber, and he could not see behind him when driving. At his request an examining trial was held Thursday afternoon before Esq. S. D. Phillips, the result of which exhonerated and freed Mr. Dyer from blame. When the little boy was picked up the nickle was found still clutched in his hand. The funeral was conducted at the Ashdown Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Revs W. T. Sullivan, C. S. Wales and S. K. Burnett. It was largely attended by friends of the family and by numerous schoolmates. Many beautiful flowers were presented by friends and schoolmates and the little grave covered with a mound of blossoms.
Contributor: Brandon O'Rear - [email protected]
Little River News, Arkansas
Wednesday, September 26, 1917
9-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED
When Giant Motor Truck Passed Over His Head at Ashdown
Sam Oliver, the 9-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver of this city, was killed instantly Wednesday evening at 6:30 when his head was crushed by the wheel of a large motor truck from which he had fallen. The accident occurred in the middle of the street crossing in front of the News office. The truck was driven by R. M. Dyer of DeQueen and was one being used by a contracting firm to haul gravel on the Jefferson Highway in Sevier county. A number of people were on the street and saw the accident. The car was coming from the direction of the Oil Mill, and two boys, Sam Oliver and Craft Thompson, were standing on the flat bed behind riding. The car was making the turn at the crossing when Sam lost his balance and fell. He seemed to catch on the side of the bed as he went down, but his hold broke and he was thrown to the ground with his head under the rear wheel, which passed over his head, crushing it like an eggshell. Someone called to the driver, who stopped, but the boy was already dead. Mr. Dyer stated that the boys were on the truck at the mill and that he had given them a nickle and told them to get off and get themselves some candy, fearing they may be hurt. He had supposed that the boys had gotten off. The seat had a high board back placed to protect the driver when hauling lumber, and he could not see behind him when driving. At his request an examining trial was held Thursday afternoon before Esq. S. D. Phillips, the result of which exhonerated and freed Mr. Dyer from blame. When the little boy was picked up the nickle was found still clutched in his hand. The funeral was conducted at the Ashdown Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Revs W. T. Sullivan, C. S. Wales and S. K. Burnett. It was largely attended by friends of the family and by numerous schoolmates. Many beautiful flowers were presented by friends and schoolmates and the little grave covered with a mound of blossoms.
Contributor: Brandon O'Rear - [email protected]
Sam was the fourth of seven children born to James Monroe and Mollie Oliver. He died at the young age of only 9.
Little River News, Arkansas
Wednesday, September 26, 1917
9-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED
When Giant Motor Truck Passed Over His Head at Ashdown
Sam Oliver, the 9-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver of this city, was killed instantly Wednesday evening at 6:30 when his head was crushed by the wheel of a large motor truck from which he had fallen. The accident occurred in the middle of the street crossing in front of the News office. The truck was driven by R. M. Dyer of DeQueen and was one being used by a contracting firm to haul gravel on the Jefferson Highway in Sevier county. A number of people were on the street and saw the accident. The car was coming from the direction of the Oil Mill, and two boys, Sam Oliver and Craft Thompson, were standing on the flat bed behind riding. The car was making the turn at the crossing when Sam lost his balance and fell. He seemed to catch on the side of the bed as he went down, but his hold broke and he was thrown to the ground with his head under the rear wheel, which passed over his head, crushing it like an eggshell. Someone called to the driver, who stopped, but the boy was already dead. Mr. Dyer stated that the boys were on the truck at the mill and that he had given them a nickle and told them to get off and get themselves some candy, fearing they may be hurt. He had supposed that the boys had gotten off. The seat had a high board back placed to protect the driver when hauling lumber, and he could not see behind him when driving. At his request an examining trial was held Thursday afternoon before Esq. S. D. Phillips, the result of which exhonerated and freed Mr. Dyer from blame. When the little boy was picked up the nickle was found still clutched in his hand. The funeral was conducted at the Ashdown Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Revs W. T. Sullivan, C. S. Wales and S. K. Burnett. It was largely attended by friends of the family and by numerous schoolmates. Many beautiful flowers were presented by friends and schoolmates and the little grave covered with a mound of blossoms.
Contributor: Brandon O'Rear - [email protected]
Little River News, Arkansas
Wednesday, September 26, 1917
9-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED
When Giant Motor Truck Passed Over His Head at Ashdown
Sam Oliver, the 9-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oliver of this city, was killed instantly Wednesday evening at 6:30 when his head was crushed by the wheel of a large motor truck from which he had fallen. The accident occurred in the middle of the street crossing in front of the News office. The truck was driven by R. M. Dyer of DeQueen and was one being used by a contracting firm to haul gravel on the Jefferson Highway in Sevier county. A number of people were on the street and saw the accident. The car was coming from the direction of the Oil Mill, and two boys, Sam Oliver and Craft Thompson, were standing on the flat bed behind riding. The car was making the turn at the crossing when Sam lost his balance and fell. He seemed to catch on the side of the bed as he went down, but his hold broke and he was thrown to the ground with his head under the rear wheel, which passed over his head, crushing it like an eggshell. Someone called to the driver, who stopped, but the boy was already dead. Mr. Dyer stated that the boys were on the truck at the mill and that he had given them a nickle and told them to get off and get themselves some candy, fearing they may be hurt. He had supposed that the boys had gotten off. The seat had a high board back placed to protect the driver when hauling lumber, and he could not see behind him when driving. At his request an examining trial was held Thursday afternoon before Esq. S. D. Phillips, the result of which exhonerated and freed Mr. Dyer from blame. When the little boy was picked up the nickle was found still clutched in his hand. The funeral was conducted at the Ashdown Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Revs W. T. Sullivan, C. S. Wales and S. K. Burnett. It was largely attended by friends of the family and by numerous schoolmates. Many beautiful flowers were presented by friends and schoolmates and the little grave covered with a mound of blossoms.
Contributor: Brandon O'Rear - [email protected]
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