Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 239, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 October 1912 — RUSSELL BAKER MET A VIOLENT DEATH [ARTICLE]

RUSSELL BAKER MET A VIOLENT DEATH

Son of John N. Baker Stepped on Live Electric Wire at Pontiac, HL Funeral There Monday.

Russell Baker, 30 years of age and married, son of John N. Baker, of Barkley township, met instant death at Peoria, Hl., Friday afternoon. It is understood that death was caused by his coming in contact with a live electric wire, but the relatives here could not learn the particulars, although they tried to get into communication with some one at Pontiac who might give the desired information. Russell worked at the car barn and it is presumed his death occurred there. He moved from Jasper county about six years ago. He leaves a wife and two little daughters. Glenn Baker, a brother of Russell, went to Pontiac this Saturday morning and after his arrival there telegraphed back that the funeral would be held at Pontiac Monday. It is expected that John N. Baker and family will all attend the'funeral.