C.H. Goodrich, father of Mrs. R.T. Fray, one of the best known women of Kannapolis, was killed there this morning about 8 o’clock when struck by Southern passenger train No. 33. Although is body was not badly cut or bruised, Mr. Goodrich died instantly after being struck by the train.
Mr. Goodrich had started from the home of his daughter, who lives on Ridge Avenue, to the store of his son-in-law, Mr. Fry having left home a few minutes before. Mr. Goodrich was walking up the track, facing the train, and it is not know how he failed to see it approaching, despite the fact that his hearing had been good for some time.
The engineer stopped his train as soon as he could, and the crew offered such aid as they could give.
Mr. Goodrich was 78 years of age and had been living with his daughter for about 18 months. He lived in Independence, Kansas, prior to moving to his daughter’s home, although he was born and reared in Jerseyville, Ill. He is survived by his wife and one child.
The body will be carried to Jerseyville for burial, the funeral party to leave Kannapolis tomorrow morning. The trip will be made via Salisbury, Asheville and Knoxville.
Mr. Goodrich made many friends in Kannapolis while living there and the accident causedmuch grief in the wide circle of his friends and the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fry.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1925
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