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The Woodstock Sentinel
Thursday, 20 January 1870

         A frightful accident occurred here on Monday
       last, under the following circumstances. The
       freight train from the north was entering Wood-
       stock at a slow rate of speed; HENRY VANUTE,
       the head brakesman, ran along the top of the
       cars to nearly the head of the train, intending
       to uncouple some of the cars. In stepping from
       a box to a flat car, he lost his footing and fell
       beneath the cars, and was probably instantly
       killed. The whole train passed over him, and
       his remains were found in the cattle-guard near
       the mill. His legs and arms were terribly mangled;
       he was also injured in the head and side. An in-
       quest was held over the remains, and in accordance
       with the facts a verdict rendered. The deceased
       was one of the best men in the employ of the 
       road. He leaves a wife and child, in humble
       circumstances, who reside at Janesville, Wis.
       In such weather as was experienced on Monday
       last, railroads are well served that can find
       men who will risk their lives and limbs upon
       the tops of the slippery cars.
       
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