MR. EVAN LEWIS EVANS, RACINE, WISCONSIN.

ACCIDENT HAPPENED NEAR UNION GROVE.

Evan L. Evans, one of the best known and most popular conductors on the Chicago, Milwaukee ans At. Paul railway system, was instantly about 8 o'clock this morning, one mile east of Union Grove. The news was a terrible shock to the many friends of the man in Racine.

Mr. Evans left Milwaukee early this morning, having ib charge way freight train number 97, bound for the west. At Western Union Junction the usual switching was done and the train went on.

Just east of the Grove there is a down grade. Conductor Evans left the caboose and climbed to the top of the train and it is supposed he was passing from car to car setting brakes, at any rate he fell between two freight cars and most of the train passed over his body.

The train was stopped as soon as possible, the crew went back and found the horribly mangles remains of their loved conductor. The body was picked up and taken to Union Grove and as soon as possible the friends of the dead man in this city and Milwaukee were notified.

Mr. Evans was about 30 years old and came to Racine from Wales about 15 years ago. He was employed at various jobs about the city and some years after secured a position as brakeman on the St Paul railway. He was a good and faithful employee and by strict attention to business won the confidence of the railway officials and was promoted to the position of freight conductor.

During the past two years he has made Milwaukee his home. He was a single man and everyone of his countrymen speak of him in the very highest terms.

Evan L. Evans was a man about 30 years of age. He came to Racine about ten years ago from the East, where he resided but a short time prior to immigration to this country. He was given employment with the C. M. and St. Paul Railway company and about two years ago was made a conductor. Evans was well known in this city, especially among the Welsh residents. He made his home in Racine for quite a while, but afterward move to Milwaukee, but frequently visited here.. He was a faithful member of the Welsh Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee and a man of exceptionally good character. A father, mother, sister and two brothers survive him. All reside in Wales, with the exception of a brother, who lives in New Jersey.

The remains were taken back to Milwaukee this afternoon on the train from the West.

An inquest was held in Union Grove and a verdict rendered in accordance with the facts.

ACCOUNT FROM UNION GROVE.

Evan L. Evans, conductor of the west bound way freight train, on the southwestern division of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway, fell between two cars east of here and sustained injuries from which he soon died. He was picked up by rear brakeman Frank Andrews and was still alive and said : "Write to my brother and tell him I an going to meet my mother. Give my regards to Hugh Williams. It is God's wish that I die this way." In a few seconds he was dead. Deceased was about 32 years of age. He was born in Wales where his father now lives. He came to this country twelve years ago and lived in Racine some time. He then became a resident of Milwaukee and roomed with Hugh Williams at 402 Scott street and afterwards removed to Merrill Park. Nine months ago he went to Wales to visit relatives and returned. The body was brought here and Justice Powles empaneled a jury and adjourned the inquest until Monday. H. C Lawton and C. E. Meredith saw him fall from the top of the train.

Racine Journal October 10th 1901.