USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Page: 13b AUGUST 3, 1922 FARMER BADLY INJURED IN FALL ON PITCHFORK ---------- Leipsie Man Rushed to Lima Hospital In Serious Condition ---------- Ralph Jackson, 36 farmer, Leipsie, was seriously injured Saturday when he fell from a ladder in the loft of his barn onto a pitchfork lying in the hay. He was rushed to City hospital ast night where an examination was made to determine the extent of the injuries. Attending physi- cians announced that he would recover unless complictions set in. The accident occured when Jackson attempted to step onto a ladder and missed the step, fall- ing onto the pitchfork. His wife who was on the outside heard his eries for help and immediately summoned aid. The pitchfork pierced his abdomen in several places. ---------- DIES OF BROKEN NECK ---------- His neck broken in a fall from a haymow where he was work- ing, William Keel, 35, a farm- hand employed by Jacob Yenner, northwest of here, lived but wo hours after the accident, Mon- day. Keel was the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keel of this place. His foster-father has been critically ill at the family home for months, from a com- plication of diseases. The Yenner farm is only a short distance from the Jackson home where Ralpha Jackson was fatally injured. ---------- RUSHMORE RESI- DENT IS CALLED AWAY ---------- Mrs. Gust Hunt, of Rushmore died Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock after having been a sufferer from tuberculosis for some time. Mrs. Hunt was aged 34 years 9 months and 7 days at the time of her death. She leaves her husband, three children, Ray, Roy and Mabel; her mohter, Mrs. Charles Mc- Eowen, of Rushmore; two sisters Mrs. John Leininger and Mrs. Andy Hunt of Ft. Jennings; and one brother, John McEowen, of Delphos besides a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at Otta- wa River church Saturday after- noon and interment made in the cemetery there. ---------- JOHN EVERETT BEST IS LAID TO REST ---------- John Everett Best, aged forty five years succombed to the dreadful disease cancer, last Thursday, July 27th, 1922. He had been suffering from this ail- ment for many months. Mr. Best was born in Union Town- ship. He was united in marriage to Miss Daisey Miller, Dec. 14, 1896. To this happy union three daughters were born, Sara Eveline, age twelve, Lena Rugth age five, and Mary Maxine age one year. In the month of May this year he confessed Christ as his saviour and with his wife were received into membership of the Columbus Grove Christian church. Later he with his fam- ily were sprinkled at his request. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, the three little girs, a mother and one brother besides many other relatives and dear friends. The funeral services were con- ducted at the home by Rev. J. William Garrett his pastor, using as his sermon theme words found in First Samuel 20:3 "There is but one step between me and death." Card of Thanks We the family of the late Ev- eret Best desire to express our heart felt appreciation to the friends and neighbors, to the Masonic lodge and the minister for the sympathy and assistance rendered us during the sickness and death of our husband and son. Mrs. Daisey Best, wife Mrs. Anna Best, mother ----------- RUSHMORE BOY DIES ----------- Herbert David Dunlap aged 19 of Rushmore died last Sunday November 19, from the effects of the flu which he had two years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunlap. The funeral services were held last Tuesday at the Ottawa River Church, Rev. Page officiating. Burial took place at the Carmen Cemetery. ---------- Mrs. Rohrer, 70 years, died Saturday morning at her home near Ottawa River Church. Fun- eral services was held at Ottawa river church, Monday, Rev. Page officiating.