Burns, John 1849 -1918
BURNS, SULLIVAN, CLINTON, BEHRENS
Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 11/21/2021 at 15:18:26
Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 25 July 1918 Volga column.
Volga was terribly shocked Saturday evening when word was received that John Burns, Sr., had been killed near Mederville. The section men had been called to Mederville as the bridge was on fire and they left immediately. The weed burner had gone down a short time before and did not know the section men were coming. In rounding a sharp curve the men saw the weed burner backing up onto them and all jumped but Mr. Burns. The caboose jammed upon the motor car, catching Mr. Burns underneath, crushing one leg and foot and a bolt struck him in the forehead. He died almost instantly. Dan Burns was quite badly bruised on the left side. The family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
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Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 25 July 1918. Volga column.
John Burns was born at Boston, Mass., March 6, 1849, and died July 20th, 1918, at seven o'clock at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 14 days. His parents were Michael and Mary Burns. On December 31, 1876, he was united in marriage to Bridget Sullivan, who survives him with five sons and two daughters and four grandchildren. The children surviving him are: Michael, of Green Island, Ia.; W. T., of Glendive, Mont.; Mrs. Geo. Clinton, of Littleport; Dr. J. J., Dan, Steve and Stella, of Volga; one brother Maurice Burns, of Oelwein and one sister, Mrs. Theo Behrens, of Garber also survive him. Mr. Burns moved to this county at an early age. He assisted in building the railroad through Elkport during 1875 and 1876, moving to Volga City in February, 1877, and taking charge of the section that he worked on at the time of his death. He worked for the railroad company for 43 years and was always faithful to the trust they placed in him. No difference what the weather or conditions were they knew he would look after his section which he did very faithfully to the end. He was a devout member of the Catholic church, always attending services when ever able. He served on the school board for six years and was also a member of the M.W.A. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning, July 24, at 10 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Hetherington officiating. Interment was in the Volga cemetery.
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