ARTIST, William H. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

William H. Artist of Attica while crossing the tracks of the C&EI Railroad company at Danville, Ill last Thursday was run down by a train and instantly killed.  Mr. Artist, who was engaged in the sewing machine business was in Danville on a business trip.  He was trying to avoid an approaching trail and did not notice the approach of another train on the track to which he stepped.  His body was badly mangled and the remains were identified by a bank book found in his pocket.  Deceased was 35 years old and leaves a widow.  He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and was an excellent young man.  The interment occurred at Attica. – kbz