Botetourt Memory

Blue Ridge Springs Community News January 31, 1918

Item

Title

Blue Ridge Springs Community News January 31, 1918

Date

1918-01-31

Description

A newspaper article of Blue Ridge Springs community news, which reads,

"BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS

Oscar Murray who was employed by the Blue Ridge Stone Co., was fatally injured at the rock crusher Saturday morning when his clothing caught in the machinery and he was whirled around until his clothes were torn from his body and he fell from the machinery.

He was conscious when picked up and remained so until the end.

He was hurried to Roanoke on train No. 1 in the hope of getting skilled medical aid but died a few minutes after reaching the hospital.

His injuries were beyond pain as he did not seem to suffer much and told his friends it was no use to send him to the hospital that he could not get well.

His body was removed to Okey's [sic] undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and was brought to his home here Saturday night where the funeral services were to be held Monday, but on account of two brothers, not reaching here until Monday evening it was postponed until Tuesday morning.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Murray, who have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Willie Dooley of Camp Lee whose illness was reported last week is improving.

Messrs. P. M. Fluke and P. B. Rieley attended the Conners' meeting in Roanoke last week.

Misses Myra Swortzel, Bernice and Ada Ferris of Bedford spent the week-end with their parents here.

Miss Mary Spickard has been very much indisposed for the past week.

James Calhoun has returned to Camp Lee after a visit of several weeks to his wife and parents here. His furlough was extended as he developed mumps after coming home.

Aunt Phillis Medley, a worthy colored woman, and for many years has carried trade to the Roanoke market for the neighborhood is slowly improving after being confined to her bed for the past three months. LONESOME PINE."

Creator

Lonesome Pine

Format

image/jpeg

Subject

Blue Ridge Springs

Train

Type

Text

Publisher

The Fincastle Herald

Coverage

Blue Ridge, Botetourt County

Rights

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Item sets

Community

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