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YOUNG BOY IS INSTANTLY KILLED


McHENRY LAD HAS LIFE CRUSHED OUT UNDER GRAIN TANK—ON WAY TO SCHOOL.


McHenry, N.D., Nov 13.—Dorie, the little 6-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Horn, was instantly killed Tuesday. The accident happened in front of the Hearhardt residence near the boy's home.

The boy was on his way to school when the accident happened and it is surmised that he attempted to jump on a loaded grain tank being driven by young Torgersen training a second tank in the rear, when the hind wheel of the first wagon knocking him down and the wheels of the second wagon ran over him crushing his left hand and passing over his chest and heart, killing him instantly.

The body was taken to his home where it was prepared for burial.

At the inquest held shortly after the accident the driver was exonerated, he being not to blame.

Williston Graphic, 11/19/1908


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Posted 12/03/2014