“Hawco, the Hero”
Description
Jim Hawco drops his load of wood on the railroad track believing that the train has already passed by. Suddenly, the train comes and he risks his own life to take the wood off. He is arrested for his mistake but found in court to be a hero instead.
Notes
According to Doyle, the song is about a true incident that happened in Harbour Main in Conception Bay around 1905. The song also uses the names of judges that were active during the time of the incident. - SH
References
- Doyle2, p. 75, "Hawco, the Hero" (1 text)
- Roud #7298
- BI, Doy75