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Story September 9, 1925

Keowee Courier

Walhalla, Pickens, Oconee County, Pickens County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

Suit for $20,000 filed by C. G. Seay against Piedmont and Northern Railway for death of Spartanburg resident P. N. Waters, killed by freight train on Williamston trestle March 3, 1924. Body badly cut; identity took days to confirm. Filed in Greenville County.

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$20,000 Damage Suit Against P. & N.

Spartanburg, Sept. 4.—Suit for $20,000 has been filed against the Piedmont and Northern Railway by C. G. Seay as administrator of the estate of P. N. Waters, Spartanburg man, deceased, who on the night of March 3d, 1924, was run over by a P. & N. freight train while walking a trestle at Williamston. The body was cut up so badly that it was several days before the identity of the man could be established. The suit has been filed with the Clerk of Court of Greenville County.

What sub-type of article is it?

Tragedy Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Justice

What keywords are associated?

Railway Accident Fatal Trestle Lawsuit Freight Train Mutilated Body

What entities or persons were involved?

C. G. Seay P. N. Waters Piedmont And Northern Railway

Where did it happen?

Williamston, Spartanburg, Greenville County

Story Details

Key Persons

C. G. Seay P. N. Waters Piedmont And Northern Railway

Location

Williamston, Spartanburg, Greenville County

Event Date

March 3d, 1924

Story Details

C. G. Seay, as administrator of P. N. Waters' estate, files $20,000 suit against Piedmont and Northern Railway after Waters was fatally run over by a freight train while walking a trestle at Williamston on March 3, 1924; body severely mutilated, identity established days later; suit filed in Greenville County.

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