Perry Haxton met with an accident on Monday morning which resulted in his
almost instant death. He had just dumped a load of wheat at the elevator and
started down the western decline of the dump whern one of his horses, a highspirited
animal, crowded the other horse off the driveway. As the horse went over, it
carried the wagon with it. In falling the wagon turned over and Mr. Haxton was
caught underneath the box. The horses started to run and he was dragged some
distance before he was rolled from beneath the box. John Bilderback was close at
hand and he ran to the prostrate man and with the assistance of others carried him
into Fry & Pachards Store. Medical aid was summoned but their services could
avail nothing, as he was practically dead when picked up. An examination
disclosed the fact that his neck was dislocated and four ribs broken. The only out
side bruises were on his thigh where he had been dragged along the ground. It so
happened that his three sons were in town when the accident happened and they
removed his body to his former home, the sad news had been sent ahead of them
to his wife.
Oliver Perry Haxton was born 22 September 1833 at Newton,Fountain County,
Indiana where he grew to manhood and was married to Emily Tracy, 21 December
1854. In 1855 he moved to Mercer County, Illinois and in 1873 came to Iowa,
where he resided up to the time of his death. Died, 11 June 1900, aged 66 years, 8
months, and 19 days. He was made a master Mason about 35 years ago in
Sweedonia, Illinois. The the people who knew Perry Haxton words of eulogy
coming from us would be out of place. He was a devoted Husband, generous father
and an honest, upright citizen, whose word was as good as a bond and the large
number of neighbors and friends who gathered to pay last tribute of respect to his
memory testified stronger than words the esteem in which he was held. The funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday moring in charge
was Masonic Lodge AF & AM of which he was a member. The Sermon was
delivered by Chaplin Rev. William Best after which the Masonic Lodge took charge
and conducted the beautiful Masonic burial service at the grave. The interment took
place in the Earlham Cemetery.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, three sons, Charles, Rudolph and
Ollie; and two daughters, Mrs. Ora Clements and Julia Bowman.
A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolution.
Whereas, It has pleased almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove, by death from our midst, our esteemed brother, Oliver Perry Haxton we bow in humble humility to his divine will, knowing that whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and that he doeth all things well, therefore be it.
Resolved, that Madison Lodge # 568 A.F.& A.M.. bow in submission to his holy
mandate and extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy trusting to help
from above to sustain us in this time of sorrow.
Earlham News, June 1900
almost instant death. He had just dumped a load of wheat at the elevator and
started down the western decline of the dump whern one of his horses, a highspirited
animal, crowded the other horse off the driveway. As the horse went over, it
carried the wagon with it. In falling the wagon turned over and Mr. Haxton was
caught underneath the box. The horses started to run and he was dragged some
distance before he was rolled from beneath the box. John Bilderback was close at
hand and he ran to the prostrate man and with the assistance of others carried him
into Fry & Pachards Store. Medical aid was summoned but their services could
avail nothing, as he was practically dead when picked up. An examination
disclosed the fact that his neck was dislocated and four ribs broken. The only out
side bruises were on his thigh where he had been dragged along the ground. It so
happened that his three sons were in town when the accident happened and they
removed his body to his former home, the sad news had been sent ahead of them
to his wife.
Oliver Perry Haxton was born 22 September 1833 at Newton,Fountain County,
Indiana where he grew to manhood and was married to Emily Tracy, 21 December
1854. In 1855 he moved to Mercer County, Illinois and in 1873 came to Iowa,
where he resided up to the time of his death. Died, 11 June 1900, aged 66 years, 8
months, and 19 days. He was made a master Mason about 35 years ago in
Sweedonia, Illinois. The the people who knew Perry Haxton words of eulogy
coming from us would be out of place. He was a devoted Husband, generous father
and an honest, upright citizen, whose word was as good as a bond and the large
number of neighbors and friends who gathered to pay last tribute of respect to his
memory testified stronger than words the esteem in which he was held. The funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday moring in charge
was Masonic Lodge AF & AM of which he was a member. The Sermon was
delivered by Chaplin Rev. William Best after which the Masonic Lodge took charge
and conducted the beautiful Masonic burial service at the grave. The interment took
place in the Earlham Cemetery.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, three sons, Charles, Rudolph and
Ollie; and two daughters, Mrs. Ora Clements and Julia Bowman.
A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolution.
Whereas, It has pleased almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove, by death from our midst, our esteemed brother, Oliver Perry Haxton we bow in humble humility to his divine will, knowing that whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and that he doeth all things well, therefore be it.
Resolved, that Madison Lodge # 568 A.F.& A.M.. bow in submission to his holy
mandate and extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy trusting to help
from above to sustain us in this time of sorrow.
Earlham News, June 1900
Perry Haxton met with an accident on Monday morning which resulted in his
almost instant death. He had just dumped a load of wheat at the elevator and
started down the western decline of the dump whern one of his horses, a highspirited
animal, crowded the other horse off the driveway. As the horse went over, it
carried the wagon with it. In falling the wagon turned over and Mr. Haxton was
caught underneath the box. The horses started to run and he was dragged some
distance before he was rolled from beneath the box. John Bilderback was close at
hand and he ran to the prostrate man and with the assistance of others carried him
into Fry & Pachards Store. Medical aid was summoned but their services could
avail nothing, as he was practically dead when picked up. An examination
disclosed the fact that his neck was dislocated and four ribs broken. The only out
side bruises were on his thigh where he had been dragged along the ground. It so
happened that his three sons were in town when the accident happened and they
removed his body to his former home, the sad news had been sent ahead of them
to his wife.
Oliver Perry Haxton was born 22 September 1833 at Newton,Fountain County,
Indiana where he grew to manhood and was married to Emily Tracy, 21 December
1854. In 1855 he moved to Mercer County, Illinois and in 1873 came to Iowa,
where he resided up to the time of his death. Died, 11 June 1900, aged 66 years, 8
months, and 19 days. He was made a master Mason about 35 years ago in
Sweedonia, Illinois. The the people who knew Perry Haxton words of eulogy
coming from us would be out of place. He was a devoted Husband, generous father
and an honest, upright citizen, whose word was as good as a bond and the large
number of neighbors and friends who gathered to pay last tribute of respect to his
memory testified stronger than words the esteem in which he was held. The funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday moring in charge
was Masonic Lodge AF & AM of which he was a member. The Sermon was
delivered by Chaplin Rev. William Best after which the Masonic Lodge took charge
and conducted the beautiful Masonic burial service at the grave. The interment took
place in the Earlham Cemetery.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, three sons, Charles, Rudolph and
Ollie; and two daughters, Mrs. Ora Clements and Julia Bowman.
A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolution.
Whereas, It has pleased almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove, by death from our midst, our esteemed brother, Oliver Perry Haxton we bow in humble humility to his divine will, knowing that whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and that he doeth all things well, therefore be it.
Resolved, that Madison Lodge # 568 A.F.& A.M.. bow in submission to his holy
mandate and extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy trusting to help
from above to sustain us in this time of sorrow.
Earlham News, June 1900
almost instant death. He had just dumped a load of wheat at the elevator and
started down the western decline of the dump whern one of his horses, a highspirited
animal, crowded the other horse off the driveway. As the horse went over, it
carried the wagon with it. In falling the wagon turned over and Mr. Haxton was
caught underneath the box. The horses started to run and he was dragged some
distance before he was rolled from beneath the box. John Bilderback was close at
hand and he ran to the prostrate man and with the assistance of others carried him
into Fry & Pachards Store. Medical aid was summoned but their services could
avail nothing, as he was practically dead when picked up. An examination
disclosed the fact that his neck was dislocated and four ribs broken. The only out
side bruises were on his thigh where he had been dragged along the ground. It so
happened that his three sons were in town when the accident happened and they
removed his body to his former home, the sad news had been sent ahead of them
to his wife.
Oliver Perry Haxton was born 22 September 1833 at Newton,Fountain County,
Indiana where he grew to manhood and was married to Emily Tracy, 21 December
1854. In 1855 he moved to Mercer County, Illinois and in 1873 came to Iowa,
where he resided up to the time of his death. Died, 11 June 1900, aged 66 years, 8
months, and 19 days. He was made a master Mason about 35 years ago in
Sweedonia, Illinois. The the people who knew Perry Haxton words of eulogy
coming from us would be out of place. He was a devoted Husband, generous father
and an honest, upright citizen, whose word was as good as a bond and the large
number of neighbors and friends who gathered to pay last tribute of respect to his
memory testified stronger than words the esteem in which he was held. The funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday moring in charge
was Masonic Lodge AF & AM of which he was a member. The Sermon was
delivered by Chaplin Rev. William Best after which the Masonic Lodge took charge
and conducted the beautiful Masonic burial service at the grave. The interment took
place in the Earlham Cemetery.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, three sons, Charles, Rudolph and
Ollie; and two daughters, Mrs. Ora Clements and Julia Bowman.
A.F. & A.M. adopted the following resolution.
Whereas, It has pleased almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove, by death from our midst, our esteemed brother, Oliver Perry Haxton we bow in humble humility to his divine will, knowing that whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and that he doeth all things well, therefore be it.
Resolved, that Madison Lodge # 568 A.F.& A.M.. bow in submission to his holy
mandate and extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy trusting to help
from above to sustain us in this time of sorrow.
Earlham News, June 1900
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