Sullivan Daily Times
Saturday, May 10, 1919
Page 1
Man Killed In Powder Blast
Jas. W. Abrams, Formerly of Carlisle, Victim of Peculiar Accident
Masons Honor Deceased
Carlisle News
James W. Abrams, who until about two years ago was a resident of Carlisle, died at his home at 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Thursday afternoon, May 1, at about two o'clock, as the result of injuries received in a peculiar accident at his home.
The deceased lived next door to George Branson, colored, and both families used water from the same well on the property occupied by the Abrams family. According to the story of the affair, the screen at the bottom of the well became filled with sand and shut off the supply of water. Branson suggested and placed into execution the blowing out of the sand from the screen by a charge of powder. Branson, it is said, informed Abrams that the charge had gone off and asked him to come and see the results, but when Abrams reached the well and had his face close to the pipe, the charge of powder went off at that time and Abrams received a portion of the charge in his face. He was taken to the Union hospital, suffering from external and internal burns, but three days before his death was removed to his home where he died. The accident happened just a week previous to his death.
Branson was arrested in Terre Haute on the day of Mr. Abrams' death and we understand faces charges of assault and battery.
The remains were brought to Carlisle Sunday morning by automobile, where the funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 11:00 o'clock and interment made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the services, which were conducted by Rev. A. L. Williams:
James William Abrams died at his home 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Friday, May 2nd, at two o'clock, following an accident caused by a powder explosion in a well.
For the last two years he had been in poor health and his physical condition gave way to the shock.
Mr. Abrams was born near Bloomington, February 20, 1860, being 59 at the time of his death. He was a member of the Bethlehem M. E. church for 37 years and was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Hart on April 7th, 1882, and to this union eleven children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: Ola B. Robbins, of Freelandsville; Wm. C. Abrams, of Linton; Jessie L. Williams, of Linton; Sarah Cummins, of Odon; Ira C. Abrams, of Terre Haute; Floyd R. and Goldie Abrams, at home, and Elmer Hart, a step=son, of Terre Haute. Besides the above children and wife, he is also survived by one brother, John Abrams, of Bloomfield, and three sisters, Rebecca Parnell, of Bloomington; Scherlotie Hart, of Terre Haute, and Sivilla Parnell, of Carlisle.
The members of Carlisle Camp No. 3332 M. W. of A. attended the services in a body.
Saturday, May 10, 1919
Page 1
Man Killed In Powder Blast
Jas. W. Abrams, Formerly of Carlisle, Victim of Peculiar Accident
Masons Honor Deceased
Carlisle News
James W. Abrams, who until about two years ago was a resident of Carlisle, died at his home at 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Thursday afternoon, May 1, at about two o'clock, as the result of injuries received in a peculiar accident at his home.
The deceased lived next door to George Branson, colored, and both families used water from the same well on the property occupied by the Abrams family. According to the story of the affair, the screen at the bottom of the well became filled with sand and shut off the supply of water. Branson suggested and placed into execution the blowing out of the sand from the screen by a charge of powder. Branson, it is said, informed Abrams that the charge had gone off and asked him to come and see the results, but when Abrams reached the well and had his face close to the pipe, the charge of powder went off at that time and Abrams received a portion of the charge in his face. He was taken to the Union hospital, suffering from external and internal burns, but three days before his death was removed to his home where he died. The accident happened just a week previous to his death.
Branson was arrested in Terre Haute on the day of Mr. Abrams' death and we understand faces charges of assault and battery.
The remains were brought to Carlisle Sunday morning by automobile, where the funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 11:00 o'clock and interment made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the services, which were conducted by Rev. A. L. Williams:
James William Abrams died at his home 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Friday, May 2nd, at two o'clock, following an accident caused by a powder explosion in a well.
For the last two years he had been in poor health and his physical condition gave way to the shock.
Mr. Abrams was born near Bloomington, February 20, 1860, being 59 at the time of his death. He was a member of the Bethlehem M. E. church for 37 years and was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Hart on April 7th, 1882, and to this union eleven children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: Ola B. Robbins, of Freelandsville; Wm. C. Abrams, of Linton; Jessie L. Williams, of Linton; Sarah Cummins, of Odon; Ira C. Abrams, of Terre Haute; Floyd R. and Goldie Abrams, at home, and Elmer Hart, a step=son, of Terre Haute. Besides the above children and wife, he is also survived by one brother, John Abrams, of Bloomfield, and three sisters, Rebecca Parnell, of Bloomington; Scherlotie Hart, of Terre Haute, and Sivilla Parnell, of Carlisle.
The members of Carlisle Camp No. 3332 M. W. of A. attended the services in a body.
Sullivan Daily Times
Saturday, May 10, 1919
Page 1
Man Killed In Powder Blast
Jas. W. Abrams, Formerly of Carlisle, Victim of Peculiar Accident
Masons Honor Deceased
Carlisle News
James W. Abrams, who until about two years ago was a resident of Carlisle, died at his home at 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Thursday afternoon, May 1, at about two o'clock, as the result of injuries received in a peculiar accident at his home.
The deceased lived next door to George Branson, colored, and both families used water from the same well on the property occupied by the Abrams family. According to the story of the affair, the screen at the bottom of the well became filled with sand and shut off the supply of water. Branson suggested and placed into execution the blowing out of the sand from the screen by a charge of powder. Branson, it is said, informed Abrams that the charge had gone off and asked him to come and see the results, but when Abrams reached the well and had his face close to the pipe, the charge of powder went off at that time and Abrams received a portion of the charge in his face. He was taken to the Union hospital, suffering from external and internal burns, but three days before his death was removed to his home where he died. The accident happened just a week previous to his death.
Branson was arrested in Terre Haute on the day of Mr. Abrams' death and we understand faces charges of assault and battery.
The remains were brought to Carlisle Sunday morning by automobile, where the funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 11:00 o'clock and interment made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the services, which were conducted by Rev. A. L. Williams:
James William Abrams died at his home 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Friday, May 2nd, at two o'clock, following an accident caused by a powder explosion in a well.
For the last two years he had been in poor health and his physical condition gave way to the shock.
Mr. Abrams was born near Bloomington, February 20, 1860, being 59 at the time of his death. He was a member of the Bethlehem M. E. church for 37 years and was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Hart on April 7th, 1882, and to this union eleven children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: Ola B. Robbins, of Freelandsville; Wm. C. Abrams, of Linton; Jessie L. Williams, of Linton; Sarah Cummins, of Odon; Ira C. Abrams, of Terre Haute; Floyd R. and Goldie Abrams, at home, and Elmer Hart, a step=son, of Terre Haute. Besides the above children and wife, he is also survived by one brother, John Abrams, of Bloomfield, and three sisters, Rebecca Parnell, of Bloomington; Scherlotie Hart, of Terre Haute, and Sivilla Parnell, of Carlisle.
The members of Carlisle Camp No. 3332 M. W. of A. attended the services in a body.
Saturday, May 10, 1919
Page 1
Man Killed In Powder Blast
Jas. W. Abrams, Formerly of Carlisle, Victim of Peculiar Accident
Masons Honor Deceased
Carlisle News
James W. Abrams, who until about two years ago was a resident of Carlisle, died at his home at 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Thursday afternoon, May 1, at about two o'clock, as the result of injuries received in a peculiar accident at his home.
The deceased lived next door to George Branson, colored, and both families used water from the same well on the property occupied by the Abrams family. According to the story of the affair, the screen at the bottom of the well became filled with sand and shut off the supply of water. Branson suggested and placed into execution the blowing out of the sand from the screen by a charge of powder. Branson, it is said, informed Abrams that the charge had gone off and asked him to come and see the results, but when Abrams reached the well and had his face close to the pipe, the charge of powder went off at that time and Abrams received a portion of the charge in his face. He was taken to the Union hospital, suffering from external and internal burns, but three days before his death was removed to his home where he died. The accident happened just a week previous to his death.
Branson was arrested in Terre Haute on the day of Mr. Abrams' death and we understand faces charges of assault and battery.
The remains were brought to Carlisle Sunday morning by automobile, where the funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 11:00 o'clock and interment made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the services, which were conducted by Rev. A. L. Williams:
James William Abrams died at his home 1462 Plum street, Terre Haute, Friday, May 2nd, at two o'clock, following an accident caused by a powder explosion in a well.
For the last two years he had been in poor health and his physical condition gave way to the shock.
Mr. Abrams was born near Bloomington, February 20, 1860, being 59 at the time of his death. He was a member of the Bethlehem M. E. church for 37 years and was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Hart on April 7th, 1882, and to this union eleven children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: Ola B. Robbins, of Freelandsville; Wm. C. Abrams, of Linton; Jessie L. Williams, of Linton; Sarah Cummins, of Odon; Ira C. Abrams, of Terre Haute; Floyd R. and Goldie Abrams, at home, and Elmer Hart, a step=son, of Terre Haute. Besides the above children and wife, he is also survived by one brother, John Abrams, of Bloomfield, and three sisters, Rebecca Parnell, of Bloomington; Scherlotie Hart, of Terre Haute, and Sivilla Parnell, of Carlisle.
The members of Carlisle Camp No. 3332 M. W. of A. attended the services in a body.
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