Leichman, David

FATAL ACCIDENT.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF INTEM-
PERANCE.
David Leichman instantly Killed.
On Monday evening an accident resulting in the instantaneous death of David Leichman, well known to many of our citizens, occurred on the G.T. Railway about a mile east of Limehouse. Deceased had been in Georgetown during the afternoon in company with a man from Limehouse, named Walter Goodman, and both men had indulged freely in strong drink. About five o'clock they left for Limehouse, proceeding, along the railway, all went well until they reached the bridge which crosses the sixth line, when being so much under the influence of liquor, deceased fell headlong through the bridge, striking on his head, causing dislocation of the neck. Death was instantaneous. His companion notified the neighbors, who at once assisted in removing the body.
Deceased was a single man and had been living with Mr. John Miller, of the 4th con., for some time past. He had a fair education and was possessed of more than ordinary intelligence, but the uncontrollable appetite for strong drink destroyed his otherwise good qualities.
The coroner was notified of the accident, but considered an inquest unnecessary.
During the past five years there have been no less than five or six persons killed by falling through the same bridge.