Gilderland - John
JOHN GILDELAND
Source: Waveland Independt June 20, 1917
John GILDERLAND, of Washington Township age about 60 years died Monday about noon from injuries received nearly an hour before, when he was struck by a freight upon the PA RR north of Nyesville. Mr. Gilderland, who lives about a mile north of Nyesville ont he road to Judson had started on a business trip to a neighbor's house and on the way went for a distance along the railroad. He did not hear, apparently, the warning of the engineer, Wm. Kromm of Freight No. 260 and the engineer himself did not realize this fact until Mr. Gilderland started to walk across a trestle ahead of the engine. He then put on the brakes, but too late to avoid an accident and Mr. Gilderland was struck just as he crossed the bridge. A hole was out in his head, an arm was broken and he was bruised considerable besides. He was taken home and given medical attention as soon as possible, but he died soon after. Coroner JR Bloomer pronounced death due to accident. Mr. Gilderland was a well known citizen of the community north of Nyesville and was highly respected by everyone. He is survived by Mrs. Gilderland, and 5 children, Remsey of Mecca, Miss Marie of Rockville and Luther and Misses Essie and May, living at home. - kbz