Person:Warren Blackman (1)

Blackman, Warren -- Shelby, Feb. 23 -- Never in the history of this city did excitement run so high as it did at 10 o'clock last night when it was learned that two estimable young people living near here were instantly killed by the cars. Within a few moments after the accident an immense crowd had gathered at the scene of the double fatality to assist in caring for the remains of the unfortunates. The victims of the accident are Warren Blackman and Miss Minta Rogers, both of whom live about two miles west of Shelby in the neighborhood of "Blackman's Grove", the owner of which is the father of the dead young man. Mr. Blackman and Miss Rogers had been attending a lecture in the city opera house and at 10 o'clock entered their buggy and started west on Main Street. Just as the animal and vehicle were on the B.&O. crossing, westbound B.&O. train, No. 47, which does not stop at the depot, crashed into the buggy and killed both occupants and the horse. The train was stopped and a hurried investigation was made. Nothing could be done for the young people, as they were killed instantly and very likely never knew what struck them. Doctors who were summoned found that the back of the young man's head was crushed and Miss Rogers' head was mashed beyond recognition. Both bodies were considerably bruised, although they were not mangled. The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of Sutter & Barkdall, where they were prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday from the Shelby Methodist church. Rev. H. Place will officiate. Warren Blackman was 19 years of age and was the son of George Blackman, one of the prominent farmers of this township. The parents of the young man are nearly crazed with grief over his untimely death. Miss Rogers, who was 21 years of age, was the daughter of Daniel Rogers and wife, and was one of the most popular young ladies of this section. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her sudden and awful death. There is no blame attached to the railroad company for the accident, as it is said that due warning was given. On the other hand the young people had no idea a train was coming, as No. 47 was long past due. -- [Richland Shield & Banner: 03 March 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 42]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Richland, Ohio, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   Household includes Warren's parents, George E. Blackman & Jane A. Blackman, both 35; and Curtis C. Gamble, 21. Warren Z. Blackman, 2, b. 1878 in Ohio.

2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 Blackman, Warren A., in Ohio, United States. Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962. (Online: Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)
   b 1 p 49, 24 Sep 1877.

   Warren A. Blackman, male, b. 24 Sep 1877, Plymouth, Richland County, Ohio, white. Father, Geo. E. Blackman. Mother, Jane Sonder.