Bob Speight, 23, Killed at Work, Oct. 24, 1921

Had Fit and Fell on Wheel

Bob Speight, a colored man 23 years of age, was instantly killed today while working at Harrison’s mill near Stantonsburg.

The young man, who is subject to fits, suffered a fit while at work and fell on the drive wheel at the mill, death resulting. The accident happened at 1:30 o’clock.

From of the Wilson Daily Times, Oct. 24, 1921