Knut Y. Espe (1850-1888)

ESPE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/15/2015 at 12:31:44

From Nevada Representative April 18, 1888

Story City.

....A terrible accident occurred at Jewell Junction last Thursday evening. Knut Y. Espe, brother of S. Espe, was run over and instantly billed by a switch engine at that place. Mr. Espe was on his way home, and was carrying an empty barrel on his shoulders and did not see the danger he was in when the engine came up behind him. He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss....