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Calvin E. Nelson, a former resident of Union, died at Mineral City, Idaho, last Monday evening after a short illness. He eas employed at the smelting works at Mineral City and his death is attributed to the inhalation of poisonous gases while at work. The body was brought to Union yesterday morning and the funeral took place this morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. S.M. Driver, of the Methodist church, officiating. Decased was a son of Hiram Nelson of Union and about 43 years of age at the time of his death.

NELSON-At his residence three miles North of Union, April 7, Hiram Nelson, aged 67 years. Deceased was born in the town of Rupert, Beanington county, Vermont and has been a resident of Union county for twelve years past. He leaves five children to mourn his loss. The funeral was held in the M.E. Church and the remains interred in the Union cemetery yesterday.

A fatal accident occured about twelve miles east of this city last Friday which resulted in the death of a well known citizen. Mr. R.D. Nelson. Mr. Nelson and his son George had been to the timber and were returning with a load and while coming down a steep, rocky pitch in the road the load pressing upon the horses frightened them and they became unmanageable and ran away throwing both from the wagon. George escaped with but few bruises but the wagon passed over Mr. Nelson breaking his right leg just below the knee and the left above the anke tearing the foot off so that it was held only by the chords of the leg. The unfortunate man was taken to the home of Le Sage in High Valley, and though he had the best medical attendance his wounds were more than he could bear and he died at 3 o'clock the following morning. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Sunday by Rev. Wakefield and the remains laid to rest in the Union cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter all of whom were in attendance at the last sad ritees except his daughter who resides in Dakota.

We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the last sad days of our husband and father.
Mrs. R.D Nelson
Willard D. Nelson
George W. Nelson

The funeral of Mrs. R. D. Nelson, formerly a resident of Union, and later of La Grande, was held from the M. E. Church, Union, Thursday afternoon, October 4 at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Nelson was the mother of Editor Willard Nelson, of the Haines Record, and will be remembered by many of the early settlers of this place.

W.U. Nelson, a relief operator on trick No. 2, at Telocaset, was run over by a freight car early Monday morning, and died about fifteen minutes later. The accident took place near the Union Pacific water tank in the North Powder yards. Just how the accident happened will forever remain a mystery, as when Nelson was picked up by the trainmen he was unable to give a coherent account of the accident.

Nelson quit his duties at Telocaset at midnight, and when a freight train came by shortly afterward, caught it. It is supposed the train was moving so fast for him to take chances on catching the caboose so he managed to get on a car in the middle of the train. When the engine slowed up to take water at the North Powder tank it is further supposed that he was getting off the car to walk back to the caboose when the accident took place. One of his legs was completely severed, the wheels of the car passed over the groin as well. The man screamed loud enough for the trainmen to hear and going to the scene of the trouble found him there. His condition was beyond human aid and he expired about fifteen minutes later. He left Telocaset with the intention of being with his wife, who resides in Baker.

The deceased was but 24 years of age and is survived by a widow of Baker; three sisters: Mrs. H.C. Youngdoff, Houston, Texas; Peachye and Helen Nelson, San Antonio, Texas, and three brothers, W.G. Nelson and Samuel Nelson, of San Antonio and A.M. Nelson, of Duncan, Oregon.

The body was taken to Texas for burial.