Braintree, Vermont, USA (Peth) (Snowsville) (Braintree Hill)
1903 - BRAKEMAN KILLED BY TRAIN. Alphonse Gemme Struck by Boston Express at Braintree.

Alphonse Gemme, a Central Vermont brakeman residing in this city, was struck by the Boston express, which is known as train No. 2, at Braintree yesterday afternoon, and instantly killed. His body was carried in the trucks of one of the rear cars as far as Bethel when it was discovered. The body was brought to this city on the 11:40 o'clock train this morning, and the funeral will be held at Holy Angels church Friday morning at 9 o'clock.

Alphonse Gemme was 19 years old, and the only child of Mrs. Emma Gemme. He had been employed as a brakeman on the Central Vermont since last July, and was in the recent accident at South Royalton when fireman Colby was killed. It is reported that Gemme was flagging a train about one mile south of Braintree when he was struck by the train and killed. He was a brigh young aman, and a general favorite among his associates.

St Albans Messenger
St Albans, Vermont
January 28, 1903

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