Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Tobias, Frank B. 1899
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The Ionia Daily Standard, Tuesday, June 13, 1899
Frank B. Tobias, a young farmer who resided on John T. Green’s farm just over 
the line in Danby township, was kicked to death by a colt Monday night about 
dark.  Nobody saw the accident.  Several days ago Mr. Tobias purchased a two-
years-old colt of Frank Pryor.  The colt was unbroken and he was leading the 
animal down the road by a halter.  The theory is that Mr. Tobias gave the colt 
too much slack and the horse took advantage of it and turned upon him.

A young man was driving down the road between the farms of Jason D. Woodbury 
and Norton P. Shuert and discovered Tobias’ prostrate body.  He at once made 
known his discovery, and a messenger was dispatched for Dr. Martin.  The 
latter arrived as soon as possible, accompanied by Dr. Alton.  The unfortunate 
man was still lying in the road, and neighbors were fanning him and doing what 
they could.  A brief examination showed the physicians that the man was beyond 
relief.  Death was undoubtedly instantaneous.  The horse’s foot had struck him 
directly on the chin, driving back the jaw bone, which penetrated the base of 
the brain.

The news of Mr. Tobias’ sudden death caused much consternation on the streets 
last night.  The unfortunate man leaves a wife and two children and carried an 
insurance of $2,000 in the Maccabees.  He was also a member of the Royal 
Circle.  Mr. Tobias was knocked down in the stable by the same horse only two 
or three days ago.


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