Webster City Tribune
Friday, November 22, 1912
Page 1. Col 6
WAS STRICKEN IN CORNFIELD
William Chrisman, Who has Resided
Near Homer for Many Years,
Dies Very Suddenly
IN FIELD FOR LOAD OF FODDER
Attacked With Paralysis Starts for
House and Dies in Wagon
on Road Home.
William Chrisman, who has resided on a farm four miles southwest of Homer for about forty-five years, died very suddenly Wednesday of paralysis which attacked the
heart. The deceased had gone out into his cornfield for a load of fodder and the team returned to the barn near the house later with Mr. Chrisman in the wagon dead. It is
supposed he felt the attack coming on and had presence of mind to get into the wagon and start the team homeward.
Mr. Chrisman was about 70 years of age. He leaves a wife and two sons, the latter still living at home. The deceased was an old soldier, he having served his country faithfully and well all through the war of the rebellion. He was a good man and a substantial and upright citizen.
His sudden death was a great shock to his friends in the community where he was so well known. Many of the citizens of Webster City were well acquainted with Mr.
Chrisman and all will regret to hear of his sudden death. He was a brother-in-law of John Whaley of this city.
The funeral will be held at the family home tomorrow with interment in the Homer cemetery.
Webster City Tribune
Friday, November 22, 1912
Page 1. Col 6
WAS STRICKEN IN CORNFIELD
William Chrisman, Who has Resided
Near Homer for Many Years,
Dies Very Suddenly
IN FIELD FOR LOAD OF FODDER
Attacked With Paralysis Starts for
House and Dies in Wagon
on Road Home.
William Chrisman, who has resided on a farm four miles southwest of Homer for about forty-five years, died very suddenly Wednesday of paralysis which attacked the
heart. The deceased had gone out into his cornfield for a load of fodder and the team returned to the barn near the house later with Mr. Chrisman in the wagon dead. It is
supposed he felt the attack coming on and had presence of mind to get into the wagon and start the team homeward.
Mr. Chrisman was about 70 years of age. He leaves a wife and two sons, the latter still living at home. The deceased was an old soldier, he having served his country faithfully and well all through the war of the rebellion. He was a good man and a substantial and upright citizen.
His sudden death was a great shock to his friends in the community where he was so well known. Many of the citizens of Webster City were well acquainted with Mr.
Chrisman and all will regret to hear of his sudden death. He was a brother-in-law of John Whaley of this city.
The funeral will be held at the family home tomorrow with interment in the Homer cemetery.
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