CHEEK, F.M. - Putnam

In the wreck on the Monon north of the city five years ago and which from start to finish cost the company $75000.  Mr. FM Cheek of Greencastle was among those fatally injured.  One of his legs was mashed so badly that amputation was rendered necessary and he died from the shock within 12 hours.  The company paid $5000 for his loss to the widow near a year ago.  Mrs. Frances M. Cheek was badly injured by an Illinois Central train at Ullin, Ill.  Suit was entered by Mrs. Cheek and a trial had.  An exchange speaking of it says, “The damage suit brought by Mrs. Frances M. Cheek of Greencastle against the Illinois Central Railway Company tried at Williamsport resulted in a verdict of $14000 for plaintiff.  She was injured at Ullin, Ill and is in a deplorable condition physically. - transcribed by kbz