James Noonen was run over last night by a Great Northern train and decapitated. The accident occurred about 200 feet east of the depot and a short distance from the water tank. It is thought that Noonen went to sleep on the track. He had been running a camp for Sam Simpson at Bena and was in town for the day. No thought of robbery is connected with the accident as $35 in money and a gold watch was found on the body. It is believed to be either a case of suicide or accident. Coroner Ibertson telegraphed to notify relatives. There will be no inquest. (Bemidji Pioneer, June 1910)
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