Serving the Boyne community for over a century and a quarter.

While attempting to board the 6:45 Pere Marquette as it was pulling out from the depot Wednesday night, Jesse A. Braddock of E. Eleventh street, slipped and fell under the train and had his leg horribly mangled below the knee, so that amputation was necessary. He died of the shock at 6:30 yesterday morning at his home.

Braddock was a lumber inspector and was employed by the Oval Wood Dish Co., working on the west bank of Boardman lake where logs are being unloaded and banked. After leaving work he came down town on business before going home to supper, and arrived at the Pere Marquette depot just before the train pulled out for Petoskey. He was in the habit of riding up on this train as far as the roundhouse where the train always stops, thus enabling him to reach home much earlier and easier than by walking. This was his intention last night when he made the attempt to board the train that cost him his life.

As near as can be learned, Braddock passed the depot when he saw that the train was about to leave. About half way between Union and Cass street, Braddock waded through a snow bank and stood there awaiting the approaching train. When it came along he attempted to catch on, missed his footing and went under the car. His right leg was caught just above the shoe top and nearly served besides being horribly cut and bruised. The train passed on, not one of the trainmen seeing the injured man or hearing his cries. He was not hurt about the body and as no one came to him he attempted to crawl to the depot, dragging himself by his hands alone, leaving a bloody trail behind.

He succeeded in dragging himself about 100 feet when John A. Campbell of West Ninth street heard him and came to his assistance. At the same time Chas. A. Gonser, ticket agent at the depot, came up and another man with him. Soon several men were on the spot and the injured man was carried into the depot and Drs. Anderson, Garner and Lawton were summoned.

Here Braddock showed remarkable nerve. He did not seem to worry about the accident on his own account, but thought more of his wife.

"Telephone to her, Jack," said he to a friend near by, "and say I got my foot hurt, but I'll be home right away. I'm sorry," he continued, "that I can't walk home. She wouldn't worry so much then."

His limb was bleeding and the bone protruded 12 or 14 inches. Everything possible for his comfort was done for him at the depot and he was taken home as soon as a rig could be procured.

The three physicians found the limb so badly lacerated and bruised that it was necessary to amputate the leg above the knee. The patient showed signs of weakening, when he recovered from the chloroform and his heart was affected. Although everything that science and treatment could suggest was offered, his nervous system could not withstand the terrible shock and he passed away at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning.

The deceased leaves a wife and child in this city, mother and sister at Boyne City and two brothers, one in Tawas City and one in Colorado. He was 28 years of age and has resided in this city about five years.

Mr. Braddock carried a $1,000 life insurance with J. M. Blakeslee's agency. He took out the policy just one month ago.

Jesse A. Braddock, Willard Bristol and Frank De Care were boys together in Manistee and have been close friends all thier lives. A coincidence in connection with these young men is worthy of note. Just four years ago this month Frank De Care had a serious accident and had to have his right leg amputated. Mr. Braddock misfortune coming as it did makes Mr. Bristol wonder what will befall him. - Eagle

We regret the fact that owing to a rush last week we forgot to mention the marriage of a popular young couple of this place. We refer to the wedding of John Getty, of the firm Davy & Getty, painters and paper hangers, and Miss Ida Roof, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Roof, which occured on Thursday evening, Jan. 29, Rev. George J. Rea officiating. The happy couple are now at home in a part of the house occupied by Mrs. Kuhns, but expect to build in the spring. The Citizen joins their friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.

Lansing, Mich., Jan. 29, 1903
Herman Kunert,
Boyne City, Mich.

Dear Sir:-

Your letter of January 19 relative to smallpox is before me, for which please accept thanks. The law provides that what is done shall be at the expense of the individual if able but if not able then as a charge to the county to which such person belongs. And the supreme court has also held that after the local board of health have audited and allowed the bills then the county must pay them as audited and allowed by the local board. The supreme court has also held that the village, city or township is primarily liable and that in providing that the expense shall be paid by the person if able does not relinquish the public from immediate liability. The health officers and other attendants should not be compelled to go into the courts to collect pay for their services, but their pay should be prompt and adequate so that good men will to the work and act promptly for the restriction of dangerous communicable diseases. On the other hand the health officer and other attendants should not be paid extortionate prices or be allowed to pay for services which have not been rendered in good faith. There should always be an understanding and agrement withe the local board as to just what the compensation is to be and then the pay should be prompt and they should not have to resort to the courts to collect it.

Very respectfully,
Henry B. Baker,
Secretary State Board of Health.

About sixty members of the Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges perpetrated a double surprise on Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Boice on Monday night. The first was their unexpected arrival with the announcement that they had come for a house warming, and the second was in the nature of a handsome silver tea set, presented them in a few well chosen words by J. M. Harris, who acted as spokesman for the jolly crowd. To the latter the genial doctor responded gracefully. The evening was whiled away in a good old-fashioned way, with numerous games and an appetizing lap supper.

I have rented the front of my building for a confectionery store, but I still have a 50 feet back where I can accommodate ten good boarders. Give good board and guarantee your meals on time. Board payable in advance. Don't forget the place.

Wm. Bracy, the Old Reliable.

Mary had a little lamb, that time has passed away. No lamb could follow up the gait that Mary goes to-day.