Surface C. B.

Source: Waveland Independent

Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana
May 9, 1919

CH Ault of Rockville and CB Surface of Crawfordsville were both instantly killed on Thurs. afternoon of last week at the Mathas crossing of the CI&W E. of Montezuma when their car was struck by the W. bound passenger. Both were employees of Schlosser Bros. Mr. Surface being the field manager for this territory and being well and favorably known. His parents live at New Market. He was 31 years old and leaves a wife and two little sons, Clayton and Lawrence. The crossing, which is a bad one, was protected by an automatic bell, but parties living near said it was not working satisfactorily. - transcribed & contributed by kbz