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Gallipolis, OH Killed by a Stick of Wood, Aug 1880

Posted May 23rd, 2009 by Linda Horton

A Singular Fatal Accident.

Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazelle.

GALLIPOLIS, O., Aug. 17.---Robert, the little son of Daniel Calahan, was injured internally to-day by a stick of wood thrown off by a saw. He lived but five hours. The little fellow was the first to be injured on our railroad, two years ago.

Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Cincinnati, OH 18 Aug 1880

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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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