Elgin Echo, Elgin, Iowa 4 March 1915
The Strawberry Point Mail-Press has the following regarding the death of Andrew Benson:
One of the saddest accidents which has occurred in this community for some time, took place last Thursday afternoon at 5:21, when Andrew Benson, an aged citizen of this city, was accidentally struck by an extra west bound freight train. Mr. Benson was on his way down town, and, although warned of the approaching train , he attempted to cross the track in front of it . 'Engineer Busby had just given the signal for the crossing, when he saw Mr. Benson stop on the crossing as though paralyzed with fear. He instantly gave the warning signal and set the brakes to stop the train, but it was too late. Before the big engine with its heavy train could be brought to a stop, it struck Mr. Benson, hurling him about thirty feet into the air. Passersby hurried to him and carried him into the Rich Alderson home, where he passed away in just a few minutes. His limbs, arms, collar bone and neck were broken, and two severe gashes were cut in his scalp. He never regained consciousness after he was struck.
Andrew Benson was born near the city of Warberg, Sweden, Nov. 12, 1838, where he resided with his parents until he was 12 years of age. He then labored and saved his money until he was able to emigrate to America in 1867. He came to Clayton county the same year, making his home with Charles Wilson. He lived in Iowa from that time until his death, with the exception of one year which he spent in California. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Anna Thompson. They immediately moved to a farm near Forestville, where they labored happily and cheerfully together until the year 1908 when they retired and moved to Strawberry Point. Seven children were born to this union, of whom one son, August, preceded his father to the great beyond.
He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, four daughters, Mrs. Amil Retz, who lives south-east of town, Mrs. Joe Pazendak , of Fullerton, N D, Lena and Caroline, who reside at the parental home, two sons, Andrew and Elmer , of Tuttle, N. D., also one step-son, B. J . Nelson, who resides south of town . He is also survived by three brothers, John, August and Elias, all of Elgin, and five grandchildren.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. C. J. Rose having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Strawberry Point cemetery."
The Strawberry Point Mail-Press has the following regarding the death of Andrew Benson:
One of the saddest accidents which has occurred in this community for some time, took place last Thursday afternoon at 5:21, when Andrew Benson, an aged citizen of this city, was accidentally struck by an extra west bound freight train. Mr. Benson was on his way down town, and, although warned of the approaching train , he attempted to cross the track in front of it . 'Engineer Busby had just given the signal for the crossing, when he saw Mr. Benson stop on the crossing as though paralyzed with fear. He instantly gave the warning signal and set the brakes to stop the train, but it was too late. Before the big engine with its heavy train could be brought to a stop, it struck Mr. Benson, hurling him about thirty feet into the air. Passersby hurried to him and carried him into the Rich Alderson home, where he passed away in just a few minutes. His limbs, arms, collar bone and neck were broken, and two severe gashes were cut in his scalp. He never regained consciousness after he was struck.
Andrew Benson was born near the city of Warberg, Sweden, Nov. 12, 1838, where he resided with his parents until he was 12 years of age. He then labored and saved his money until he was able to emigrate to America in 1867. He came to Clayton county the same year, making his home with Charles Wilson. He lived in Iowa from that time until his death, with the exception of one year which he spent in California. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Anna Thompson. They immediately moved to a farm near Forestville, where they labored happily and cheerfully together until the year 1908 when they retired and moved to Strawberry Point. Seven children were born to this union, of whom one son, August, preceded his father to the great beyond.
He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, four daughters, Mrs. Amil Retz, who lives south-east of town, Mrs. Joe Pazendak , of Fullerton, N D, Lena and Caroline, who reside at the parental home, two sons, Andrew and Elmer , of Tuttle, N. D., also one step-son, B. J . Nelson, who resides south of town . He is also survived by three brothers, John, August and Elias, all of Elgin, and five grandchildren.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. C. J. Rose having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Strawberry Point cemetery."
Elgin Echo, Elgin, Iowa 4 March 1915
The Strawberry Point Mail-Press has the following regarding the death of Andrew Benson:
One of the saddest accidents which has occurred in this community for some time, took place last Thursday afternoon at 5:21, when Andrew Benson, an aged citizen of this city, was accidentally struck by an extra west bound freight train. Mr. Benson was on his way down town, and, although warned of the approaching train , he attempted to cross the track in front of it . 'Engineer Busby had just given the signal for the crossing, when he saw Mr. Benson stop on the crossing as though paralyzed with fear. He instantly gave the warning signal and set the brakes to stop the train, but it was too late. Before the big engine with its heavy train could be brought to a stop, it struck Mr. Benson, hurling him about thirty feet into the air. Passersby hurried to him and carried him into the Rich Alderson home, where he passed away in just a few minutes. His limbs, arms, collar bone and neck were broken, and two severe gashes were cut in his scalp. He never regained consciousness after he was struck.
Andrew Benson was born near the city of Warberg, Sweden, Nov. 12, 1838, where he resided with his parents until he was 12 years of age. He then labored and saved his money until he was able to emigrate to America in 1867. He came to Clayton county the same year, making his home with Charles Wilson. He lived in Iowa from that time until his death, with the exception of one year which he spent in California. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Anna Thompson. They immediately moved to a farm near Forestville, where they labored happily and cheerfully together until the year 1908 when they retired and moved to Strawberry Point. Seven children were born to this union, of whom one son, August, preceded his father to the great beyond.
He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, four daughters, Mrs. Amil Retz, who lives south-east of town, Mrs. Joe Pazendak , of Fullerton, N D, Lena and Caroline, who reside at the parental home, two sons, Andrew and Elmer , of Tuttle, N. D., also one step-son, B. J . Nelson, who resides south of town . He is also survived by three brothers, John, August and Elias, all of Elgin, and five grandchildren.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. C. J. Rose having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Strawberry Point cemetery."
The Strawberry Point Mail-Press has the following regarding the death of Andrew Benson:
One of the saddest accidents which has occurred in this community for some time, took place last Thursday afternoon at 5:21, when Andrew Benson, an aged citizen of this city, was accidentally struck by an extra west bound freight train. Mr. Benson was on his way down town, and, although warned of the approaching train , he attempted to cross the track in front of it . 'Engineer Busby had just given the signal for the crossing, when he saw Mr. Benson stop on the crossing as though paralyzed with fear. He instantly gave the warning signal and set the brakes to stop the train, but it was too late. Before the big engine with its heavy train could be brought to a stop, it struck Mr. Benson, hurling him about thirty feet into the air. Passersby hurried to him and carried him into the Rich Alderson home, where he passed away in just a few minutes. His limbs, arms, collar bone and neck were broken, and two severe gashes were cut in his scalp. He never regained consciousness after he was struck.
Andrew Benson was born near the city of Warberg, Sweden, Nov. 12, 1838, where he resided with his parents until he was 12 years of age. He then labored and saved his money until he was able to emigrate to America in 1867. He came to Clayton county the same year, making his home with Charles Wilson. He lived in Iowa from that time until his death, with the exception of one year which he spent in California. In 1878 he was united in marriage with Anna Thompson. They immediately moved to a farm near Forestville, where they labored happily and cheerfully together until the year 1908 when they retired and moved to Strawberry Point. Seven children were born to this union, of whom one son, August, preceded his father to the great beyond.
He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, four daughters, Mrs. Amil Retz, who lives south-east of town, Mrs. Joe Pazendak , of Fullerton, N D, Lena and Caroline, who reside at the parental home, two sons, Andrew and Elmer , of Tuttle, N. D., also one step-son, B. J . Nelson, who resides south of town . He is also survived by three brothers, John, August and Elias, all of Elgin, and five grandchildren.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. C. J. Rose having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Strawberry Point cemetery."
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