Though this obituary states Horace is buried at Yellowstone Cemetery a picture of his parents tombstone (from ancestry) on the back side shows Horace and his brother Freddies names and burial info.
Death of Horace G. VanMatre
It was briefly chronicled in The Democrat of last week that Horace G. VanMatre was seriously injured on Wednesday morning Feb. 21, while uncoupling cars at Gratiot, and the hope was indulged in that his recovery was probable. His uncle Mr. John C. Martin came from his bedside on Friday evening with encouraging reports of his condition; but on Saturday morning a telegram bore the sad news of his death, which it appears resulted from internal injuries not discovered by the attending physician.
As to the manner of his being hurt the conclusion is that in coupling or uncoupling cars at Gratiot station his foot was caught between the main rail and guard rail of the track; that he fell on the inside of the main rail onto the guard rail, his body paralied with the rails, was crushed by th flange of the wheel and guard rail, and then dragged about eight feet, when, by a miraculous effort of his he threw himself from his perilous situation out between the truck wheels while th ecars were in motion, stood on his feet and said to the conductor, who was the first person to reach him, "I'm cut in two". Investigation however showed that no bones were broken.
The deceased was the youngest son of Joseph and Jane Van Matre of the town of Fayette. He was 23 years of age. He was a young man of excellent character, and very highly esteemed by all who knew him. The news of the terrible accident fell with crushing weight upon his family, and more especially upon the mother, who was unable to be at his bedside or accompany his remains to the cemetery, being detained at home by sickness.
A special train was provided to bring Knights of Pythias, and others from Shullsburg and Darlington to the funeral. Knights from Mineral Point also attended in body, there being in all from 75 to 80 members of the orders in attendance, besides an immense concourse of other people, attesting in the strongest manner possible to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Over 200 vehicles were in the funeral procession, and not over one-third of the people could be accomodated in the commodious Yellowstone church, where services were conducted by Rev. T.W. STamp. Floral tributes were very profuse and rich, among them being an anchor and shield by the K.P. Lodge of Shullsburg, and a pillow by railroad employees, with the words "Hoarce Rest", beautifully outlined thereon. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Yellostone cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers in their sudden and great affliction.
Iowa County Democrat 02 Mar 1894
Death of Horace G. VanMatre
It was briefly chronicled in The Democrat of last week that Horace G. VanMatre was seriously injured on Wednesday morning Feb. 21, while uncoupling cars at Gratiot, and the hope was indulged in that his recovery was probable. His uncle Mr. John C. Martin came from his bedside on Friday evening with encouraging reports of his condition; but on Saturday morning a telegram bore the sad news of his death, which it appears resulted from internal injuries not discovered by the attending physician.
As to the manner of his being hurt the conclusion is that in coupling or uncoupling cars at Gratiot station his foot was caught between the main rail and guard rail of the track; that he fell on the inside of the main rail onto the guard rail, his body paralied with the rails, was crushed by th flange of the wheel and guard rail, and then dragged about eight feet, when, by a miraculous effort of his he threw himself from his perilous situation out between the truck wheels while th ecars were in motion, stood on his feet and said to the conductor, who was the first person to reach him, "I'm cut in two". Investigation however showed that no bones were broken.
The deceased was the youngest son of Joseph and Jane Van Matre of the town of Fayette. He was 23 years of age. He was a young man of excellent character, and very highly esteemed by all who knew him. The news of the terrible accident fell with crushing weight upon his family, and more especially upon the mother, who was unable to be at his bedside or accompany his remains to the cemetery, being detained at home by sickness.
A special train was provided to bring Knights of Pythias, and others from Shullsburg and Darlington to the funeral. Knights from Mineral Point also attended in body, there being in all from 75 to 80 members of the orders in attendance, besides an immense concourse of other people, attesting in the strongest manner possible to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Over 200 vehicles were in the funeral procession, and not over one-third of the people could be accomodated in the commodious Yellowstone church, where services were conducted by Rev. T.W. STamp. Floral tributes were very profuse and rich, among them being an anchor and shield by the K.P. Lodge of Shullsburg, and a pillow by railroad employees, with the words "Hoarce Rest", beautifully outlined thereon. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Yellostone cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers in their sudden and great affliction.
Iowa County Democrat 02 Mar 1894
Though this obituary states Horace is buried at Yellowstone Cemetery a picture of his parents tombstone (from ancestry) on the back side shows Horace and his brother Freddies names and burial info.
Death of Horace G. VanMatre
It was briefly chronicled in The Democrat of last week that Horace G. VanMatre was seriously injured on Wednesday morning Feb. 21, while uncoupling cars at Gratiot, and the hope was indulged in that his recovery was probable. His uncle Mr. John C. Martin came from his bedside on Friday evening with encouraging reports of his condition; but on Saturday morning a telegram bore the sad news of his death, which it appears resulted from internal injuries not discovered by the attending physician.
As to the manner of his being hurt the conclusion is that in coupling or uncoupling cars at Gratiot station his foot was caught between the main rail and guard rail of the track; that he fell on the inside of the main rail onto the guard rail, his body paralied with the rails, was crushed by th flange of the wheel and guard rail, and then dragged about eight feet, when, by a miraculous effort of his he threw himself from his perilous situation out between the truck wheels while th ecars were in motion, stood on his feet and said to the conductor, who was the first person to reach him, "I'm cut in two". Investigation however showed that no bones were broken.
The deceased was the youngest son of Joseph and Jane Van Matre of the town of Fayette. He was 23 years of age. He was a young man of excellent character, and very highly esteemed by all who knew him. The news of the terrible accident fell with crushing weight upon his family, and more especially upon the mother, who was unable to be at his bedside or accompany his remains to the cemetery, being detained at home by sickness.
A special train was provided to bring Knights of Pythias, and others from Shullsburg and Darlington to the funeral. Knights from Mineral Point also attended in body, there being in all from 75 to 80 members of the orders in attendance, besides an immense concourse of other people, attesting in the strongest manner possible to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Over 200 vehicles were in the funeral procession, and not over one-third of the people could be accomodated in the commodious Yellowstone church, where services were conducted by Rev. T.W. STamp. Floral tributes were very profuse and rich, among them being an anchor and shield by the K.P. Lodge of Shullsburg, and a pillow by railroad employees, with the words "Hoarce Rest", beautifully outlined thereon. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Yellostone cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers in their sudden and great affliction.
Iowa County Democrat 02 Mar 1894
Death of Horace G. VanMatre
It was briefly chronicled in The Democrat of last week that Horace G. VanMatre was seriously injured on Wednesday morning Feb. 21, while uncoupling cars at Gratiot, and the hope was indulged in that his recovery was probable. His uncle Mr. John C. Martin came from his bedside on Friday evening with encouraging reports of his condition; but on Saturday morning a telegram bore the sad news of his death, which it appears resulted from internal injuries not discovered by the attending physician.
As to the manner of his being hurt the conclusion is that in coupling or uncoupling cars at Gratiot station his foot was caught between the main rail and guard rail of the track; that he fell on the inside of the main rail onto the guard rail, his body paralied with the rails, was crushed by th flange of the wheel and guard rail, and then dragged about eight feet, when, by a miraculous effort of his he threw himself from his perilous situation out between the truck wheels while th ecars were in motion, stood on his feet and said to the conductor, who was the first person to reach him, "I'm cut in two". Investigation however showed that no bones were broken.
The deceased was the youngest son of Joseph and Jane Van Matre of the town of Fayette. He was 23 years of age. He was a young man of excellent character, and very highly esteemed by all who knew him. The news of the terrible accident fell with crushing weight upon his family, and more especially upon the mother, who was unable to be at his bedside or accompany his remains to the cemetery, being detained at home by sickness.
A special train was provided to bring Knights of Pythias, and others from Shullsburg and Darlington to the funeral. Knights from Mineral Point also attended in body, there being in all from 75 to 80 members of the orders in attendance, besides an immense concourse of other people, attesting in the strongest manner possible to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Over 200 vehicles were in the funeral procession, and not over one-third of the people could be accomodated in the commodious Yellowstone church, where services were conducted by Rev. T.W. STamp. Floral tributes were very profuse and rich, among them being an anchor and shield by the K.P. Lodge of Shullsburg, and a pillow by railroad employees, with the words "Hoarce Rest", beautifully outlined thereon. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Yellostone cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers in their sudden and great affliction.
Iowa County Democrat 02 Mar 1894
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