Transcript of the published story by the Editor of the Republican Express on 22 March, 1888: That Accident
Editor Republican:--Allow me through the columns of your paper, to more clearly present the cause of the death of Frank Fredette, of Essex, N.Y., than was given in your last issue, as it is unjust to the public, that the circumstances in connection therewith should be so slightly mentioned and the real cause be left so obscure.
The facts of the case are: Two men, in the company with Fredette, went from Essex to the Thrall farm after hay, where they were liberally supplied with cider. After having spent about four hours loading (?) three loads of hay, they set out for Essex, being so thoroughly “set up” as to necessitate the assistance of neighbors to get them started. They were seen to fall from their loads several times, which alone bespeaks of their condition. Circumstances prove that Fredette lost control of his team, and going down the hill near A. B. Morhouse's he was thrown or fell from the load and was either struck by his sleighs or by the team following, breaking his neck and crushing the back part of his head.
The above statement is corroborated by reliable persons who were at the scene of the accident within ten minutes after its occurrence. The accident was witnessed by those living near, who at once took the body to his home in Essex, the accompanying drivers being unable to render assisttance. It is rumored and advised, by those knowing to the accident, that measures be adopted to further investigatee the matter and prosecute those implicated. Should the matter pass by unheeded it will stand as a black spot in the civil history of the community in which Fredette lived
This should serve as a warning to the imbibers of spiritii frumenti, and also to him who either sells or gives it to his fellow man. Later advices state that the fragments of a bottle were found in Fredette's load. He leaves a wife and four children in destitute circumstances.
Correspondent. "
His accident and death was originally reported in the March 15, 1888 Essex County Republican. His death occurred a few days prior, either the 11th, 12th, or the 13th of March. The actual post in the paper did not image well and is unreadable. (family Historian F R Ross)
Editor Republican:--Allow me through the columns of your paper, to more clearly present the cause of the death of Frank Fredette, of Essex, N.Y., than was given in your last issue, as it is unjust to the public, that the circumstances in connection therewith should be so slightly mentioned and the real cause be left so obscure.
The facts of the case are: Two men, in the company with Fredette, went from Essex to the Thrall farm after hay, where they were liberally supplied with cider. After having spent about four hours loading (?) three loads of hay, they set out for Essex, being so thoroughly “set up” as to necessitate the assistance of neighbors to get them started. They were seen to fall from their loads several times, which alone bespeaks of their condition. Circumstances prove that Fredette lost control of his team, and going down the hill near A. B. Morhouse's he was thrown or fell from the load and was either struck by his sleighs or by the team following, breaking his neck and crushing the back part of his head.
The above statement is corroborated by reliable persons who were at the scene of the accident within ten minutes after its occurrence. The accident was witnessed by those living near, who at once took the body to his home in Essex, the accompanying drivers being unable to render assisttance. It is rumored and advised, by those knowing to the accident, that measures be adopted to further investigatee the matter and prosecute those implicated. Should the matter pass by unheeded it will stand as a black spot in the civil history of the community in which Fredette lived
This should serve as a warning to the imbibers of spiritii frumenti, and also to him who either sells or gives it to his fellow man. Later advices state that the fragments of a bottle were found in Fredette's load. He leaves a wife and four children in destitute circumstances.
Correspondent. "
His accident and death was originally reported in the March 15, 1888 Essex County Republican. His death occurred a few days prior, either the 11th, 12th, or the 13th of March. The actual post in the paper did not image well and is unreadable. (family Historian F R Ross)
Transcript of the published story by the Editor of the Republican Express on 22 March, 1888: That Accident
Editor Republican:--Allow me through the columns of your paper, to more clearly present the cause of the death of Frank Fredette, of Essex, N.Y., than was given in your last issue, as it is unjust to the public, that the circumstances in connection therewith should be so slightly mentioned and the real cause be left so obscure.
The facts of the case are: Two men, in the company with Fredette, went from Essex to the Thrall farm after hay, where they were liberally supplied with cider. After having spent about four hours loading (?) three loads of hay, they set out for Essex, being so thoroughly “set up” as to necessitate the assistance of neighbors to get them started. They were seen to fall from their loads several times, which alone bespeaks of their condition. Circumstances prove that Fredette lost control of his team, and going down the hill near A. B. Morhouse's he was thrown or fell from the load and was either struck by his sleighs or by the team following, breaking his neck and crushing the back part of his head.
The above statement is corroborated by reliable persons who were at the scene of the accident within ten minutes after its occurrence. The accident was witnessed by those living near, who at once took the body to his home in Essex, the accompanying drivers being unable to render assisttance. It is rumored and advised, by those knowing to the accident, that measures be adopted to further investigatee the matter and prosecute those implicated. Should the matter pass by unheeded it will stand as a black spot in the civil history of the community in which Fredette lived
This should serve as a warning to the imbibers of spiritii frumenti, and also to him who either sells or gives it to his fellow man. Later advices state that the fragments of a bottle were found in Fredette's load. He leaves a wife and four children in destitute circumstances.
Correspondent. "
His accident and death was originally reported in the March 15, 1888 Essex County Republican. His death occurred a few days prior, either the 11th, 12th, or the 13th of March. The actual post in the paper did not image well and is unreadable. (family Historian F R Ross)
Editor Republican:--Allow me through the columns of your paper, to more clearly present the cause of the death of Frank Fredette, of Essex, N.Y., than was given in your last issue, as it is unjust to the public, that the circumstances in connection therewith should be so slightly mentioned and the real cause be left so obscure.
The facts of the case are: Two men, in the company with Fredette, went from Essex to the Thrall farm after hay, where they were liberally supplied with cider. After having spent about four hours loading (?) three loads of hay, they set out for Essex, being so thoroughly “set up” as to necessitate the assistance of neighbors to get them started. They were seen to fall from their loads several times, which alone bespeaks of their condition. Circumstances prove that Fredette lost control of his team, and going down the hill near A. B. Morhouse's he was thrown or fell from the load and was either struck by his sleighs or by the team following, breaking his neck and crushing the back part of his head.
The above statement is corroborated by reliable persons who were at the scene of the accident within ten minutes after its occurrence. The accident was witnessed by those living near, who at once took the body to his home in Essex, the accompanying drivers being unable to render assisttance. It is rumored and advised, by those knowing to the accident, that measures be adopted to further investigatee the matter and prosecute those implicated. Should the matter pass by unheeded it will stand as a black spot in the civil history of the community in which Fredette lived
This should serve as a warning to the imbibers of spiritii frumenti, and also to him who either sells or gives it to his fellow man. Later advices state that the fragments of a bottle were found in Fredette's load. He leaves a wife and four children in destitute circumstances.
Correspondent. "
His accident and death was originally reported in the March 15, 1888 Essex County Republican. His death occurred a few days prior, either the 11th, 12th, or the 13th of March. The actual post in the paper did not image well and is unreadable. (family Historian F R Ross)
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