William Schwimm – Died 1905

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Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 4/6/2019 at 16:40:10

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 14, 1905 P7 C3, 4

William Schwimm, one of the best known farmers near Keswick, was instantly killed by being struck by a train while crossing the track on his way home from a meeting that he had conducted at Springville. His body was horribly mangled, both legs cut off and head badly crushed.