Thomas A. Ivey
was Killed
Riding in
Jitney at Hamilton when
struck by G. T. R. Train
Thomas A. Ivey was killed and Ernest Ruse, a jitney driver, was
injured when the G. T. R. Port Rowan train struck Ruse's jitney at the
corner of Ferguson avenue and King street, Hamilton, on Saturday
night.
The train was a double header, with Engineer Frank Foster, 8
McNeilley street, and Fireman J. H. Wheatley, 336 Park street, in the
first engine; and G. L. Skellitzky, engineer, and Fireman L. Boutlmin
in the second engine.
Michael Quinlan, East Simcoe street, the watchman at this crossing,
was out with a red flag as a warning to King street traffic, but Ruse
apparently did not see the watchman.
The train struck the back of
the auto, hurling it against a telegraph pole that stands at the
corner, and Mr. Ivey was thrown against the pole. Ruse, the driver,
was thrown clear of the auto, sustaining a slight cut on the forehead.
The ambulance was hastily summoned and Mr. Ivey was hastily taken
from the wreckage, but died on the way to the hospital. Ruse was also
taken to the hospital, where his injuries were attended to.
Detectives Bleakley and Cameron were sent to the scene of the
accident, and after hearing the testimony of several eye witnesses,
arrested Ruse on a charge of criminal negligence.
Ruse was greatly distressed over the affair, and stated that he did
not act in a careless manner.
Coroner Dr. Stevenson was notified and empanelled a jury, which
viewed the remains Sunday. They adjourned to meet some night this
week.
Thomas A. Ivey was the Port Dover florist and recently had a store
at 86 North James street, Hamilton. He went to Hamilton last September
and conducted a wholesale floral business on North Hughson street.
He was born in Haldimand County 69 years ago, and for a time
conducted a confectionery store in Brantford, Ont. He was later
manager of the Bell Telephone Co.'s branch there, and then moved to
Port Dover, where he built numerous greenhouses.
About a week ago his
greenhouses were badly damaged by a severe hail storm that passed over
this county.
His untimely death came as a
great shock to his many friends. His widow, who is prostrated over the
affair, and seven children survive. They are: Landon B., W. J. T., A.
B., and Fred Ivey, all of Port Dover; Mrs. Jos. Land, Mrs. M. E.
Howell and Miss Harriet. The funeral took place in Port Dover.
