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David H. Smith

Birth	:	24 Feb 1877 Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	15 Aug 1913 Dryad, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Little Falls Cemetery, Vader, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.4105988, -122.9867020
Description	:	Logger Dies From Fall Under Train ———— Dave Smith, Meskill Logger, Fell Under Train at Meskill Yesterday Evening — Brakeman Hoops Has Narrow Escape ———— Dave Smith, a logger employed at Meskill, died at Dryad early Friday morning as a result of injuries sustained when he fell under the Chehalis and South Bend passenger train at Meskill the night before. Smith had one foot cut off and the toes of the other foot also amputated when he and Brakeman Jess B. Hoops fell together from the train as it pulled out of Meskill Friday night. According to the story... Read More	Logger Dies From Fall Under Train ———— Dave Smith, Meskill Logger, Fell Under Train at Meskill Yesterday Evening — Brakeman Hoops Has Narrow Escape ———— Dave Smith, a logger employed at Meskill, died at Dryad early Friday morning as a result of injuries sustained when he fell under the Chehalis and South Bend passenger train at Meskill the night before. Smith had one foot cut off and the toes of the other foot also amputated when he and Brakeman Jess B. Hoops fell together from the train as it pulled out of Meskill Friday night. According to the story of Hoops the man was very much intoxicated and when the train stopped at Meskill did not attempt to get off until just as the cars started up again. Hoops, the brakeman , was just swinging onto the step, his lantern slung over his right arm. Smith came lurching down the steps and as the train gathered speed collided against Hoops. The latter, who is a small man, tried by clinging with both hands to the hand rails to hold his own weight and that of Smith who weighed more than 200 pounds. The dead weight was too much for him however, and they had gone only a short distance when the grip gave way and both men fell to the ground with their legs across the track. Hoops jerked away in time and seeing that the other man was practically senseless hastened to pull him off the track. He was too late and after seeing that Smith was badly insured (sic) he got to his feet in time to catch the rear platform of the last car and stop the train. It was some time before Hoops was able to get anyone to unlock the platform door but when he finally made himself heard and explained to the conductor what had happened the train was quickly stopped and backed to where Smith lay. Word was sent ahead to Dryad for a physician and Smith was taken there where his wounds were dressed, but he had lost so much blood that his life could not be saved. Hoops was quite badly bruised up by the heavy fall from the car steps with Smith on top of him and at Dryad he also received medical attention. The funeral was held from the Evangelical church at Vader last Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment was at Vader. • Lewis County Advocate / August 22, 1913 Contributor: jwc (48743824)

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Where is David H. Smith's memorial?
David H. Smith's memorial is located at: Little Falls Cemetery, Vader, Lewis County, USA.
When did David H. Smith death?
David H. Smith death on 15 Aug 1913 in Dryad, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David H. Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 46.4105988
Longitude: -122.9867020

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rebecca Farmer Riddle

(1880 - 1949)

Siblings

Children

Mary Carlie Smith Rogers

(1899 - 1954)

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