Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 November 1899 — KILLED IN A RUNAWAY. [ARTICLE]

KILLED IN A RUNAWAY.

Christian Weurthner of Newton Tp., Thrown From a Wagon and KilledOther Deaths, While in the corn field last Friday, after a load of corn stalks, the team driven by Christian Wurthener, an aged German farmer of Newton tp., became-fright-ened and ran away, throwing Mr. Wurthener from the wagon against a tree or stump and fracturing his skull. The injured man received medical attention as soon as possible, but nothing could be done for him and he died early in the night. Deceased was 76 years of age, and had resided in this county for about 30 years. He leaves a wife and two grown children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Jeffries conducting the services, after which interment was made in Weston cemetery. George Peters, a single man aged about 40 years, died Sunday night at the home of his brother Alfred Peters, a few mileS southeast of town. The remains were taken to Chicago, where deceased formerly resided, for interment. D. O. Brook, aged about 75 years, died at his home a few miles west of town, last Sunday, after an extended illness. Deceased formerly resided in Kankakee tp. Ho leaves a large family of children. The remains weve taken to Brook for burial. Wm. Norris, an aged citizen living in the northwest part of the city, died at his home Thursday forenoon, aged 76 years. His sickness was of long duration and his death has been expected for some time. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. B. F. Ferguson, at the F. W. Baptist church, to-day, at 10 o’clock a. m. Interment will take place in Weston cemetery. S. P. Thompson will sell his lands in Union township, in tracts, and on terms to suit those desiring to farm or raise stock. See or write to S. P. Thompson, Rensselaer, Ind.