Ward v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Co.

I. The plaintiff is a farmer, and resides on his farm, six miles southeast of the city of Red Oak. On the twelfth day of December, 1898, he was engaged in hauling straw to the city. He used two wagons. One was driven by himself, and the other by one Larson. They approached the city by the usual traveled road, which is an extension of Eighth *51street. The railroad track of the defendant crossed Eighth street within the city limits. The track is elevated above the natural surface of the street some eight or ten feet, and approaches or embankments are made on each side to enable travel to go over…