JOHN CASHION DIES OF WOUND

WELL KNOWN MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN HEAD SUCCUMBS AT 9 O’CLOCK

FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

WILL BLASINGAME TELLS OF SHOOTING AT LETTER ON BOX CAR DOOR

John Cashion died at his home at 9 o’clock last night from the effects of a bullet wound received while he was at work in a boxcar.

At 4 o’clock Monday afternoon Mr. Cashion, for a long time in the employ of the city and for the past two years as the employee of Hugh C. Blasingame, in the transfer and storage business, was accidentally shot in the back of the head and was immediately removed to a doctor’s office, where he received medial attention. He was later removed to his home and it was reported he had some chance to live but he soon became worse and passed away at 9 o’clock.

The article explains how Will Blasingame, Hugh’s son, had his .22 rifle repaired and had just received it back and it was suggested that he try it out. At first he was going to shoot it into a sack of Irish potatoes but someone suggested that he fire at a letter on a boxcar door. The bullet went through the door as Mr. Cashion had just backed a wagon up to the boxcar. This occurred near Blasingame’s place of businss. His 8-year-old son, John, Jr. was sitting in the wagon at the time of the shooting.

It was reported that the young man (Will Blasingame) said, "I thought Mr. Cashion was behind me, and you can not imagine how much I regretted the accident. We placed him in the wagon and brought him immediately to a doctors office, where medical attention was rendered. I am wishing with all my heart for his full recovery very soon."

Mr. Cashion had been working for Blassingame for more than two years and was a reliable and conscientious worker. He was well known in Cleburne and Johnson county, having live here many years and was much respected and well liked by all who knew him, for his integrity and industry and the unhesitating way in which he always performed his duty. When it became known Monday evening that Mr. Cashion had been wounded there were general expressions of regret and many inquires were made concerning his condition.

Mr. Cashion is survived by his wife and seven children, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends, . He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the interment will be under the auspices of Cross Tembers Camp Number 4. The funeral will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon. 

Cleburne Morning Review, March 3, 1915 – Cleburne, TX

REMAINS OF JOHN CASHION LAID TO REST MARCH 2

The remains of John Cashion were laid to rest in the Cleburne cemetery Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. He was a member of the Anglin Street Methodist church and the funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Biekley. The city officials and members of the fire department attended the funeral in a body. For several years, Mr. Cashion was an employee of the city and was an expert driver, having charge of the fire teams for a number of years. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and carried insurance on his life to the amount of $1,500. The interment was under the auspices of the W. O. W. and the impressive ritualistic service was used. The funeral was largely attended, considering the bad weather which was tribute to his popularity as a citizen.