Velocipede-train collision.

HELLER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/5/2007 at 16:21:48

Maquoketa Record, November 7, 1906:
Coroner Ristine went to Sabula Wednesday morning to hold an inquest over the remains of Scott Heller, an old bridge carpenter, who met his death near Rockaway. Mr. Heller was out on the road with his velocipede and was caught by a fast passenger train Friday afternoon. The remains were picked up and carried to Sabula where the inquest was held Monday. Heller's home was at Dixon, Iowa.