Transcribed by Norma Knotts Shaffer
from microfilm of the Calhoun Chronicle dated 9/11/1919.
Millstone Boy Victim in Terrible Accident
Onna Schoolcraft, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Schoolcraft,
of Millstone, was the victim of a horrible accident in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday
of last week. Young Schoolcraft had been in the employ of the Kelly
Springfield Tire Co., for the past six months and on Tuesday morning he
and some fellow workmen were ordered to remove the top from a steam heater
which, unknown to the foreman, was defective and was filled with steam
and boiling water. When the top was removed the steam and boiling
water poured forth scalding young Schoolcraft and nine others. The
injured were removed to a hospital and on Thursday young Schoolcraft died
from his injuries. Immediately after the accident the young man's
father was notified and, accompanied by John Lockney he departed for Akron.
The remains were brought back by way of Spencer, Saturday and the funeral
services were held at the Sand Ridge Church Sunday. The entire community
in which the young man lived was deeply shocked and grieved by the horrible
tragedy. |