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Domestic News
May 28, 1903
Bennington Banner And Reformer
Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
J.F. Corey, first assistant engineer and captain of Rutland's hose company 1, was killed Tuesday evening when thrown from a hose cart while responding to a fire in Rutland, Vermont. He leaves a wife, four children, and three sisters.
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FIREMAN KILLED.
Captain of Rutland Hose Company—Had Three Sisters Here.
While driving to a fire in the city of Rutland Tuesday evening, J. F. Corey, first assistant engineer of the department, and captain of hose company 1, was killed. He was driving the hose cart and in turning from Merchants' Row into Center street, by the sudden jerk of one wheel he was thrown from the seat. The wheels passed over him, crushing in his chest, breaking several ribs, etc. He gasped once or twice after being picked up and died.
Corey was born in South Dorset where his parents now reside. He also leaves a wife and four children.
He had been connected with the paid department of Rutland since its organization ten years ago. Three of his sisters live here, Mrs. Wm. Tiffany, Mrs. Asa Harwood and Miss Rose Corey. His wife, Miss Lizzie O'Brien, also formerly lived here.
Captain of Rutland Hose Company—Had Three Sisters Here.
While driving to a fire in the city of Rutland Tuesday evening, J. F. Corey, first assistant engineer of the department, and captain of hose company 1, was killed. He was driving the hose cart and in turning from Merchants' Row into Center street, by the sudden jerk of one wheel he was thrown from the seat. The wheels passed over him, crushing in his chest, breaking several ribs, etc. He gasped once or twice after being picked up and died.
Corey was born in South Dorset where his parents now reside. He also leaves a wife and four children.
He had been connected with the paid department of Rutland since its organization ten years ago. Three of his sisters live here, Mrs. Wm. Tiffany, Mrs. Asa Harwood and Miss Rose Corey. His wife, Miss Lizzie O'Brien, also formerly lived here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Rutland Fireman
Fatal Accident
Hose Cart
Corey Death
What entities or persons were involved?
J. F. Corey
Mrs. Wm. Tiffany
Mrs. Asa Harwood
Miss Rose Corey
Miss Lizzie O'brien
Where did it happen?
Rutland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rutland
Event Date
Tuesday Evening
Key Persons
J. F. Corey
Mrs. Wm. Tiffany
Mrs. Asa Harwood
Miss Rose Corey
Miss Lizzie O'brien
Outcome
killed instantly; chest crushed, several ribs broken.
Event Details
While driving the hose cart to a fire, J. F. Corey was thrown from the seat by a sudden jerk of one wheel when turning from Merchants' Row into Center street. The wheels passed over him, causing fatal injuries.