James S. Bolick, aged 60, and Coleman Williams, aged about 65, were instantly killed Saturday afternoon at the railroad crossing on the Newton-Maiden hard surface road about half a mile north of Maiden by a freight engine, which struck the wagon on which the two men were riding.
Northbound Carolina and Northwestern freight, in charge of Conductor Turner Williams with Pete Fennell of Hickory at the throttle, had passed the crossing a short time ahead of the me and had gone to the top of a steep grade when the engine was cut loose from the train and was backing to the Maiden depot to get the remainder of the cars, when the terrible accident occurred.
Both men had seen the freight pass and being slightly deaf did not hear the engine backing. They were riding on a one horse wagon, he property of Mr. Bolick, when the engine struck the wagon, killing the horse and making kindling wood out of the wagon. The body of Mr. Bolick was found some distance down the track while that of Mr. Williams was cut in small parts. Bolick was not mangled. One leg and shoulder were broken, and several severe bruises were found on the body.
Both men were farmers and were returning to their homes when the accident occurred. Mr. Bolick lived in the town of Maiden and Mr. Williams about two miles east. They were highly respected citizens and the tragedy has cast a gloom over the entire community.
From the front page of the Mooresville Enterprise, Thursday, Feb. 25, 1926
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