Milton Bynum, 42, Killed While Felling a Tree, Nov. 23, 1923

Dies from Injuries from Falling Tree

Greenville, N.C., Nov. 24—Mr. Milton Bynum, 42, of Farmville died in the Fifth Street Hospital from injuries received when struck by a falling tree. The interment took place yesterday afternoon in the Wilson cemetery, Wilson, N.C.

Mr. Bynum who lived on the farm of Mr. Bob Tugwell with several other men, were felling trees at the time of the awful accident. In some way he attempted to get out of the way and ran in the wrong direction.

Immediately after the accident he was rushed to the hospital where an examination revealed a broken arm, a broken leg, and a crushed skull. Medical attention was given but he was so badly crushed that it was impossible to save his life and he died a short while after reaching Greenville.

Mr. Bynum was held in high esteem in the Farmville section and his sad death has caused the deepest sorrow throughout the community. He is survived by his father, Mr. W.B. Bynum of Falkland, three sisters, all of Wilson, and one brother, who resides in Norfolk.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Nov. 24, 1923