Leon Round Killed in Train Accident

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/17/2009 at 21:11:17

Jackson Sentinel, April 27, 1920.

Leon Round Is Killed When Fast Train Strikes Automobile

Young Businessman Loses Life on Sunday Morning at Dangerous Crossing at Franklin Grove, Illinois, Remains Reached Here Monday

A terrible tragedy occurred last Sunday morning at Franklin Grove, Illinois, which cost the life of one of Maquoketa’s finest young businessmen, when a fast passenger train struck the automobile which M. Leon Round, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Round, was driving through from the factory in Detroit, killing him instantly.

Jackson Sentinel, April 30, 1920.

Funeral of the Late Maurice Leon Round to Be Held Sunday.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, and until the arrival of the parents, the place of holding the services cannot be announced. The American Legion, of which Leon was an honored member, will have charge of the last sad rites, assisted by Rev. J. G. Morgan, pastor of the Congregational Church. The bereaved family certainly have the sincere sympathy of an entire city and community. The obituary will appear in our next issue.