They narrowly escaped destruction at the level crossing on the Peterborough line.
On reaching the crossing, the gates were opened to allow him to pass. The attention of the gateman was fixed on the lights of a distant up goods train.
And he failed to notice the approach of a down express, until it was close at hand.
In the meantime, Mr. Mosley had driven half way over the line, unconscious of the danger.
The gateman, perceiving the peril, with great presence of mind, sprang aside and shouted a warning.
Mr. Mosley was just able to back his horse clear of the rails as the express crashed full speed through the gate.
UpdatedSun, Jun 13, 2021 at 7:32 pm PT
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The Lakeman House on Washington Avenue. (Toni McAllister/Patch)
A side view of the Lakeman House, looking south toward Juniper Street. (Toni McAllister/Patch)
Ray s Murrieta Cafe, which the Lakeman family opened in the early 1900s as an ice cream parlor. The building is slated to be restored by the investors who own it and the Lakeman House on Washington Avenue. (Toni McAllister/Patch)
MURRIETA, CA A historic home in Old Town Murrieta will likely be demolished after standing for more than 135 years.
A public hearing at Murrieta City Hall is set for Monday night to discuss razing the Lakeman House at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and Juniper Street. The home was determined by the city s Building & Safety Division to be unsafe for occupancy and has been red-tagged. It cannot be restored, according to city documents.