Blair-Bedford-Cambria County PA Archives Obituaries.....Rhodes, James G.  1905
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Martinsburg Herald


RHODES INJURIES TERMINATED FATALLY.

James G. Rhodes, of whose injuries brief note was made last week, died at the family home on 
Piney Creek, Sunday evening, aged 27 years and 11 days.  As before stated, he was on his way 
home Monday evening of last week from the stave mill where he was employed.  He and 
Clarence Chamberlain were riding horseback and were going at a somewhat rapid pace and were 
in advance of some of the other mill hands who were following, also on their way home after 
completing theirs days work at the mill.  Among these was Herman Smith who was an eye 
witness to the mishap which was followed by fatal results.  Rhodes was riding a spirited horse.  
The right rein broke leaving only the left side of the rein to guide the animal, which soon became 
unmanageable.  Their way led through an open field where stands a lone cherry tree, near the 
path temporarily used as a roadway. Near the tree lay a large stone partly hidden by the snow 
which the horse struck with the hoof of one of his fore legs, causing the animal to pitch forward.  
As he did so, the right side of his rider's head struck a limb of the tree about the thickness of a 
man's arm with such force as to break the limb and cut a long gash on his forehead and right 
temple.  The force also threw him against the tree, bruising his left side from his neck to his thigh 
and he dropped in the snow at the foot of the tree unconscious.  Chamberlain was ahead, having 
passed the tree before the accident.  Smith hurried to Rhodes side and found him helpless, and 
his jaws set as in death.  He removed him to his home where he regained consciousness, asked 
how badly he was hurt, and that a doctor be sent for.  He was getting along as well as could be 
expected and was apparently improving until Saturday evening when there was a sudden change 
in his condition and he died the following evening as above stated.
 
Mr. Rhodes was the only son of Paul and Catherine Rhodes.  His father died in October, 1891. 
His mother is living, also three sisters:  Mrs. H. H. Lykens, of this place; Mrs. John D. Smith, of 
Piney Creek; and Mrs. Clarence Merritts of Altoona.  About two years ago, he was united in 
marriage with Stella Ritchey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Ritchey, who with two little 
children survive him.

The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Services were held in the Smithfield 
church conducted by Rev. W. C. Slough, assisted by Rev. C. M. Aurand.  Interment in graveyard 
on Jacob Rhodes farm.

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