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October 23, 1896
Graham Guardian
Safford, Graham County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Freddie Groesbeck, eldest son of Mrs. C. V. White, was killed instantly when an old shed covered in dirt collapsed on him at their ranch while he was cutting its center post. His younger brother escaped unharmed. The body was buried in Layton the next day.
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Freddie Groesbeck Instantly Killed by a
Falling Shed,
Last Friday evening a fatal
accident occurred at the ranch of
C. V. White, by which Freddie
Groesbeck, the eldest son of Mrs.
White lost his life.
Freddie, with his younger
brother, were sent out for some
kindling wood, but instead of going
to the wood pile they went to
an old shed which was covered
with no less than a ton of dirt, and
Freddie commenced cutting the
center post, which seemed to be
the main stay of the shed. When
he had it almost cut off the younger
brother saw the shed commence
to fall and ran from underneath it.
just in time to save his life, for a
moment later it came down with a
crash, catching the elder boy beneath
its weight.
The boy who had escaped ran to
the house and gave the alarm.
Assistance arrived in a very few
minutes and the debris removed
and there beneath lay the crushed
form of the unfortunate boy. His
neck was broken, his chest crushed
and one arm and both legs were
broken.
The body was tenderly carried
to the house, and Dr. Porter was
summoned but a slight examination
told him that life was extinct.
The body was interred in the
Layton burying ground the next
day.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Freddie Groesbeck Instantly Killed by a
Falling Shed,
Last Friday evening a fatal
accident occurred at the ranch of
C. V. White, by which Freddie
Groesbeck, the eldest son of Mrs.
White lost his life.
Freddie, with his younger
brother, were sent out for some
kindling wood, but instead of going
to the wood pile they went to
an old shed which was covered
with no less than a ton of dirt, and
Freddie commenced cutting the
center post, which seemed to be
the main stay of the shed. When
he had it almost cut off the younger
brother saw the shed commence
to fall and ran from underneath it.
just in time to save his life, for a
moment later it came down with a
crash, catching the elder boy beneath
its weight.
The boy who had escaped ran to
the house and gave the alarm.
Assistance arrived in a very few
minutes and the debris removed
and there beneath lay the crushed
form of the unfortunate boy. His
neck was broken, his chest crushed
and one arm and both legs were
broken.
The body was tenderly carried
to the house, and Dr. Porter was
summoned but a slight examination
told him that life was extinct.
The body was interred in the
Layton burying ground the next
day.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Family
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Accident
Falling Shed
Broken Neck
Ranch Collapse
Layton Burial
What entities or persons were involved?
Freddie Groesbeck
Mrs. C. V. White
Younger Brother
Dr. Porter
Where did it happen?
Ranch Of C. V. White, Layton Burying Ground
Story Details
Key Persons
Freddie Groesbeck
Mrs. C. V. White
Younger Brother
Dr. Porter
Location
Ranch Of C. V. White, Layton Burying Ground
Event Date
Last Friday Evening
Story Details
Freddie Groesbeck and his younger brother went to an old dirt-covered shed instead of the wood pile; Freddie cut the center post, causing collapse that killed him while his brother escaped; body recovered with broken neck, chest, arm, and legs; buried in Layton next day.