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W.H. Templeton Hurt at Train Depot, Oct. 20, 1925

W.H. Templeton Is Hurt by A.C.L. Train

Mr. W.H. Templeton, section foreman at the station here, was injured by engine No. 312 as it was shifting at the depot Friday afternoon about 1 o’clock. The engine backed against him, knocking him down. He sustained a severe cut over his right eye and his left side was badly broken and bruised. Mr. Templeton was immediately taken to a Rocky Mount hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, 1925

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