Newton, Feb. 20 (AP)—J.S. Bolick, 60, of Maiden, and Cole Williams, about 60, of East Maiden were instantly killed this afternoon about 1:45 o’clock when a freight train backing out of Maiden on the C. & W. railroad tracks struck their wagon and ground them beneath the wheels.
Both men were farmers in Catawba County. Mr. Bolick is survived by a wife and one daughter, Mrs. A.S. Ballard of Newton. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow.
The accident occurred at the Mulden Creek crossing, which is about half a mile from Maiden on the Newton road. The freight train had pulled some cars into the Maiden station and the engine was switching back when it hit the wagon.
From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 1926
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