Death of Adam Martin Fisher (Obituary)
Adam Martin Fisher died at his home in Mapleton last evening (November 9, 1897) at 9 o'clock. Mr. Fisher was employed as a track hand on this subdivision and Monday morning was sent to watch the rocks east of town during the rain. He was in the watch box when about 8:30 o'clock a.m., a westbound freight train in charge of No. 364 crew approached. The fireman threw a piece of slate off the tender and it struck Mr. Fisher, who was standing in the door of the watch box, on the left side of the head., knocking him with great force against the door facing and then to the floor. His injuries consisted of a fracture of the zagomatic arch, a fracture of the temporal bone, and concussion of the brain. He was brought to the tool house where an examination was made by Dr. W. J. Campbell. Dr. A.B. Brumbaugh, the company surgeon, concurred in the examination of Dr. Campbell. After the examination the care of the patient was given into the hands of the family physician, Dr. J. G. Spangler, at the request of the family. He remained in an unconscious condition until Tuesday evening when death came to his relief.
Mr. Fisher was born in Mifflin County, near Maitland, December 25, 1850, hence was at the time of his death aged 46 years, 10 months and 15 days. He came to Mapleton in 1873 and August 25, 1874 was married to Miss Kate Henderson, who with three children—one son and two daughters—survive him. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1874 and was an active church worker. He lived a consistent Christian life. Mr. Fisher was of quiet, unobtrusive and unassuming disposition. He sought no amusements outside his family and he made no enemies. All who knew him held him in high esteem. He was strictly honest and honorable in all relations with his fellowmen. As an employee he was active, industrious, and faithful to his employer's interests. Such men are a credit to any community. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
The remains will be interred tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, the U. B. Cemetery. Services, conducted by Revs. M. L. Smith, Henry Treverton and R. S. Woodward, will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at two o'clock.
Adam Martin Fisher died at his home in Mapleton last evening (November 9, 1897) at 9 o'clock. Mr. Fisher was employed as a track hand on this subdivision and Monday morning was sent to watch the rocks east of town during the rain. He was in the watch box when about 8:30 o'clock a.m., a westbound freight train in charge of No. 364 crew approached. The fireman threw a piece of slate off the tender and it struck Mr. Fisher, who was standing in the door of the watch box, on the left side of the head., knocking him with great force against the door facing and then to the floor. His injuries consisted of a fracture of the zagomatic arch, a fracture of the temporal bone, and concussion of the brain. He was brought to the tool house where an examination was made by Dr. W. J. Campbell. Dr. A.B. Brumbaugh, the company surgeon, concurred in the examination of Dr. Campbell. After the examination the care of the patient was given into the hands of the family physician, Dr. J. G. Spangler, at the request of the family. He remained in an unconscious condition until Tuesday evening when death came to his relief.
Mr. Fisher was born in Mifflin County, near Maitland, December 25, 1850, hence was at the time of his death aged 46 years, 10 months and 15 days. He came to Mapleton in 1873 and August 25, 1874 was married to Miss Kate Henderson, who with three children—one son and two daughters—survive him. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1874 and was an active church worker. He lived a consistent Christian life. Mr. Fisher was of quiet, unobtrusive and unassuming disposition. He sought no amusements outside his family and he made no enemies. All who knew him held him in high esteem. He was strictly honest and honorable in all relations with his fellowmen. As an employee he was active, industrious, and faithful to his employer's interests. Such men are a credit to any community. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
The remains will be interred tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, the U. B. Cemetery. Services, conducted by Revs. M. L. Smith, Henry Treverton and R. S. Woodward, will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at two o'clock.
Death of Adam Martin Fisher (Obituary)
Adam Martin Fisher died at his home in Mapleton last evening (November 9, 1897) at 9 o'clock. Mr. Fisher was employed as a track hand on this subdivision and Monday morning was sent to watch the rocks east of town during the rain. He was in the watch box when about 8:30 o'clock a.m., a westbound freight train in charge of No. 364 crew approached. The fireman threw a piece of slate off the tender and it struck Mr. Fisher, who was standing in the door of the watch box, on the left side of the head., knocking him with great force against the door facing and then to the floor. His injuries consisted of a fracture of the zagomatic arch, a fracture of the temporal bone, and concussion of the brain. He was brought to the tool house where an examination was made by Dr. W. J. Campbell. Dr. A.B. Brumbaugh, the company surgeon, concurred in the examination of Dr. Campbell. After the examination the care of the patient was given into the hands of the family physician, Dr. J. G. Spangler, at the request of the family. He remained in an unconscious condition until Tuesday evening when death came to his relief.
Mr. Fisher was born in Mifflin County, near Maitland, December 25, 1850, hence was at the time of his death aged 46 years, 10 months and 15 days. He came to Mapleton in 1873 and August 25, 1874 was married to Miss Kate Henderson, who with three children—one son and two daughters—survive him. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1874 and was an active church worker. He lived a consistent Christian life. Mr. Fisher was of quiet, unobtrusive and unassuming disposition. He sought no amusements outside his family and he made no enemies. All who knew him held him in high esteem. He was strictly honest and honorable in all relations with his fellowmen. As an employee he was active, industrious, and faithful to his employer's interests. Such men are a credit to any community. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
The remains will be interred tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, the U. B. Cemetery. Services, conducted by Revs. M. L. Smith, Henry Treverton and R. S. Woodward, will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at two o'clock.
Adam Martin Fisher died at his home in Mapleton last evening (November 9, 1897) at 9 o'clock. Mr. Fisher was employed as a track hand on this subdivision and Monday morning was sent to watch the rocks east of town during the rain. He was in the watch box when about 8:30 o'clock a.m., a westbound freight train in charge of No. 364 crew approached. The fireman threw a piece of slate off the tender and it struck Mr. Fisher, who was standing in the door of the watch box, on the left side of the head., knocking him with great force against the door facing and then to the floor. His injuries consisted of a fracture of the zagomatic arch, a fracture of the temporal bone, and concussion of the brain. He was brought to the tool house where an examination was made by Dr. W. J. Campbell. Dr. A.B. Brumbaugh, the company surgeon, concurred in the examination of Dr. Campbell. After the examination the care of the patient was given into the hands of the family physician, Dr. J. G. Spangler, at the request of the family. He remained in an unconscious condition until Tuesday evening when death came to his relief.
Mr. Fisher was born in Mifflin County, near Maitland, December 25, 1850, hence was at the time of his death aged 46 years, 10 months and 15 days. He came to Mapleton in 1873 and August 25, 1874 was married to Miss Kate Henderson, who with three children—one son and two daughters—survive him. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1874 and was an active church worker. He lived a consistent Christian life. Mr. Fisher was of quiet, unobtrusive and unassuming disposition. He sought no amusements outside his family and he made no enemies. All who knew him held him in high esteem. He was strictly honest and honorable in all relations with his fellowmen. As an employee he was active, industrious, and faithful to his employer's interests. Such men are a credit to any community. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
The remains will be interred tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, the U. B. Cemetery. Services, conducted by Revs. M. L. Smith, Henry Treverton and R. S. Woodward, will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at two o'clock.
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