Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1916 — WILIAM HALSTEAD KILLED IN ACCIDENT THURSDAY [ARTICLE]

WILIAM HALSTEAD KILLED IN ACCIDENT THURSDAY

Well Known Newton Tp. Farmer Meets Death Under Feet of Frightened Team. William Halstead, one of the .well known Halstead brothers of Newton township, was almost instantly killed at the Halstead homestead at about 11 o'clock Thursday forenoon. He was engaged in hauling corn and the team became frightened and Started to run. He was on the ground at the time and grabbed the animals by their bits but was unable to stop them. He was dragged perhaps 500 feet when he lost his hold and fell to the ground. One of the horses stepped on his head, crushing the skull, and he lived but a very few moments after those who saw the accident reached his side. Dr. Loy was out at the Halstead home to see the aged mother of the unfortunate man, who has been in poor health for a long time and was very bad Thursday. He saw the accident and was one of the first to reach Mr. Halstead’s side. Owing to her critical condition the mother was not informed of the accident and it is probable never will be told. Deceased was 50 years of age December 2 last, and was born in Newton township on the farm where he died. He had never married. He leaves an aged mother and six brothers, Orth, David, Everett and Chester of Jasper county; Rankin of Alabama, and L. S. of Worland Wyo. The funeral will be held at the Church of God Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. J. L. Lindsay of Oregon, 111., conducting the services. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery under direction of Calkins & Worland.