World War 1 Pvt. Co. B. 131 INF 38th Division
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W. P. Dunbar Dies From Electric Burns
Touches Hot Wire Fixing Pump Switch
William Percy Dunbar, 102 West Ash streeet, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at Brokaw hospital from burns and shocks received when he came into contact with a hot wire leading from the high tension wire at the farm home of Sylvester Fromme, north of Normal.
Severely Burned
The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Mr. Dunbar was burned on the forearm, face and neck. Normal police were notified and called the Murray ambulance and Mr. Dunbar was rushed to the hospital.
Mr. Dunbar was born at Green Valley, Jan. 1, 1894 where he lived until he was 9 years old and then came to Normal with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses B. Dunbar. He attended the Central school and the high school, and then enlisted in the army. He went overseas and was wounded in action in France. Returning home in 1919 he entered the postal service in Normal as a city carrier, where he had since been employed.
He was married April 5, 1924 to Miss Roxa Keller of Normal, who survives. He also leaves two sons, William Keller and Walter Grant Dunbar, both at home and two sisters, Miss Laura Dunbar of Bloomington, and Mrs. W. C. Gruner of Chicago.
Mrs. Dunbar was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the American Legino and the Normal lodge of Odd Fellows, being especially active in the work of the latter organization.
Dr. Harry L. Howell, county coroner, impannelled a jury Wednesday for inquest, but announced that the inquisition will not be held until after the funeral, arrangements for which are as yet incomplete.
Wednesday October 8, 1941 The Pantagraph pg 7 Bloomington, Illinois
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W. P. Dunbar Dies From Electric Burns
Touches Hot Wire Fixing Pump Switch
William Percy Dunbar, 102 West Ash streeet, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at Brokaw hospital from burns and shocks received when he came into contact with a hot wire leading from the high tension wire at the farm home of Sylvester Fromme, north of Normal.
Severely Burned
The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Mr. Dunbar was burned on the forearm, face and neck. Normal police were notified and called the Murray ambulance and Mr. Dunbar was rushed to the hospital.
Mr. Dunbar was born at Green Valley, Jan. 1, 1894 where he lived until he was 9 years old and then came to Normal with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses B. Dunbar. He attended the Central school and the high school, and then enlisted in the army. He went overseas and was wounded in action in France. Returning home in 1919 he entered the postal service in Normal as a city carrier, where he had since been employed.
He was married April 5, 1924 to Miss Roxa Keller of Normal, who survives. He also leaves two sons, William Keller and Walter Grant Dunbar, both at home and two sisters, Miss Laura Dunbar of Bloomington, and Mrs. W. C. Gruner of Chicago.
Mrs. Dunbar was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the American Legino and the Normal lodge of Odd Fellows, being especially active in the work of the latter organization.
Dr. Harry L. Howell, county coroner, impannelled a jury Wednesday for inquest, but announced that the inquisition will not be held until after the funeral, arrangements for which are as yet incomplete.
Wednesday October 8, 1941 The Pantagraph pg 7 Bloomington, Illinois
World War 1 Pvt. Co. B. 131 INF 38th Division
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W. P. Dunbar Dies From Electric Burns
Touches Hot Wire Fixing Pump Switch
William Percy Dunbar, 102 West Ash streeet, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at Brokaw hospital from burns and shocks received when he came into contact with a hot wire leading from the high tension wire at the farm home of Sylvester Fromme, north of Normal.
Severely Burned
The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Mr. Dunbar was burned on the forearm, face and neck. Normal police were notified and called the Murray ambulance and Mr. Dunbar was rushed to the hospital.
Mr. Dunbar was born at Green Valley, Jan. 1, 1894 where he lived until he was 9 years old and then came to Normal with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses B. Dunbar. He attended the Central school and the high school, and then enlisted in the army. He went overseas and was wounded in action in France. Returning home in 1919 he entered the postal service in Normal as a city carrier, where he had since been employed.
He was married April 5, 1924 to Miss Roxa Keller of Normal, who survives. He also leaves two sons, William Keller and Walter Grant Dunbar, both at home and two sisters, Miss Laura Dunbar of Bloomington, and Mrs. W. C. Gruner of Chicago.
Mrs. Dunbar was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the American Legino and the Normal lodge of Odd Fellows, being especially active in the work of the latter organization.
Dr. Harry L. Howell, county coroner, impannelled a jury Wednesday for inquest, but announced that the inquisition will not be held until after the funeral, arrangements for which are as yet incomplete.
Wednesday October 8, 1941 The Pantagraph pg 7 Bloomington, Illinois
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W. P. Dunbar Dies From Electric Burns
Touches Hot Wire Fixing Pump Switch
William Percy Dunbar, 102 West Ash streeet, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at Brokaw hospital from burns and shocks received when he came into contact with a hot wire leading from the high tension wire at the farm home of Sylvester Fromme, north of Normal.
Severely Burned
The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Mr. Dunbar was burned on the forearm, face and neck. Normal police were notified and called the Murray ambulance and Mr. Dunbar was rushed to the hospital.
Mr. Dunbar was born at Green Valley, Jan. 1, 1894 where he lived until he was 9 years old and then came to Normal with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses B. Dunbar. He attended the Central school and the high school, and then enlisted in the army. He went overseas and was wounded in action in France. Returning home in 1919 he entered the postal service in Normal as a city carrier, where he had since been employed.
He was married April 5, 1924 to Miss Roxa Keller of Normal, who survives. He also leaves two sons, William Keller and Walter Grant Dunbar, both at home and two sisters, Miss Laura Dunbar of Bloomington, and Mrs. W. C. Gruner of Chicago.
Mrs. Dunbar was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the American Legino and the Normal lodge of Odd Fellows, being especially active in the work of the latter organization.
Dr. Harry L. Howell, county coroner, impannelled a jury Wednesday for inquest, but announced that the inquisition will not be held until after the funeral, arrangements for which are as yet incomplete.
Wednesday October 8, 1941 The Pantagraph pg 7 Bloomington, Illinois
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