1920-08-17-sr-p2-c3-reardan-man-found-dead
August 17, 1920 Spokesman-Review Page 2 Column 3:
REARDAN MAN IS FOUND DEAD
Ernest Elston Killed When Granary Platform on P. Tramm Farm Collapses.
REARDAN, Wash. Aug. 14.—Ernest Elston, age 35, was found dead beside his wagon on the farm of Peter Tramm yesterday afternoon. Mr. Elston was hauling sacked wheat for Mr. Tramm from the field to the granary. Not appearing at the house for the noon meal search was made for him. The body was found beside his wagon which was standing at the granary with part of the load off.
The platform of the granary which stood some feet above the wagon had collapsed and sacks of wheat were upon the ground, It is believed that the platform gave way under the weight of Mr. Elston and in falling his head had struck the wheel causing instant death.
Mr. Elston leaves his widow, the daughter of Dan Humphrey of Reardan, and one child. He had his life insured a few months ago.
