The suit is the aftermath of the accident at the Nickle Plate railroad crossing just west of the city on April 10 of this year. At that time the automobile driven by Tony Cullman, father of the plaintiff, was struck by a train and all of the occupants injured, the plaintiff the most seriously.

In her complaint she declares that the crossing where the accident occurred is hidden from view in a cut and that it is impossible for those on the highway to see the tracks until within ten feet of the railroad.

She declares that on the day of the accident, her father, who was driving, slowed down to six miles an hour and listened and looked for an approaching train. Hearing none, they proceeded. When on the track they saw a fast train approaching. The plaintiff declares that the engineer failed to blow the whistle or ring the bell.

The train struck the machine. The plaintiff swears that she suffered a fractured skull as well as cuts and bruises. She declares that she has suffered intense pain and is still nervous and unable to work. Because of the injuries received, the poor crossing and the alleged failure of the trainmen to sound a warning signal, damages are asked in the sum of $15,000.

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