Aged 51 years 6 months 21 days
The Concordia Daylight
Concordia, Kansas
Tuesday, April 9, 1889
page 5
Abe Whitehead
Fatally Injured by a Runaway Team.
Less Than an Hour of Suffering, When Death Ended His Earthly Career.
The greatest shock to our city for years came with the sudden announcement last evening that "Abe Whitehead was just killed by a runaway team." The news was so sudden, so shocking, so bitter and sad, that the whole city stood as one, appalled by the terrible blow of sorrow. The news at first could not be given credence - but it was too true to long to be doubted.
The Fatal Accident.
The circumstances which led to the death of Mr. Whitehead came be briefly stated.
A team belonging to Jacob Trost, living a few miles east of town, were hitched to a post in from of Will Short's residence on west 5th street, and becoming frightened at some strange noise or some object, broke loose, run a half block east and started up Broadway at a high rate of speed and when they arrived just opposite of the DAYLIGHT office, Mr. Whitehead, who was standing in front of Betournay & Reid's corner grocery, ran out to stop the mad beasts. But he advanced too far - the wagon tongue struck him in the breast, which sent him to the ground with a terrible force, and one of the horses reared up on its hind legs and struck the prostrate victim a blow in the back of the head with a front foot that fractured the base of the skull - a blow which ment death a few minutes later. Friends of the helpless man immediately rushed to the horrible scene, only to find Mr. Whitehead unconscious and beyond all hope of recovery. Blood was pouring from his nose and ears, furnishing evidence that both brain and skull were fractured. He was conveyed to Lemonine's tailor shop, where doctors did their best to prolong his life until his wife and son, Reginal could be summoned. Mr. Whitehead although breathing when his wife arrived was too far gone to recognize her, and she immediately had her dying husband conveyed to their residence on Second street, just north of the Garfield school house. The fatal accident occurred a few minutes after five o'clock, and but a few minutes after six o'clock Mr. Whitehead had sank into eternal sleep.
We shall not attempt to portray the feelings of the grief stricken wife and the mourning children - it is enough to know that the fatal accident dealt them a blow of sorrow which their deaths alone could only destroy. Mr. Whitehead leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sad, untimely death, and thousands of warm personal friends to lament the taking away of a generous, manly man.
Funeral.
The funeral services will take place at the M.E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Bushnell, Presbyterian, assisted by the I.O.O.F. lodge, of which deceased was an honored member. The Masons of the city will also attend as a lodge and pay solemn respect to a worthy brother, as will Rebecca lodge, of which deceased's wife is a prominent member. James Whitehead now at Omaha, was telegraphed and will arrive on a special train in time to attend his father's funeral.
Biographical.
Mr. Whitehead was born in England Sept. 18, 1837, and the date of his death would make his age 51 years, 6 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1847 with his parents. In 1870 Mr. Whitehead came to Kansas, settling in Cloud county, on a farm in Center township, six miles south of Concordia, where he remained for several years. For the past seven or eight years Mr. Whitehead successfully managed various business undertakings. During the civil war he wore the blue and like all soldiers of his kind fought bravely in defense of an indissoluble union. All through the war he was a soldier, a hero - a patriot. No higher tribute than this can be paid the dead.
Mr. Whitehead leaves his family in good circumstances - residence, property, a large farm, besides a life insurance policy worth $2,500.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) June 2020
The Concordia Daylight
Concordia, Kansas
Tuesday, April 9, 1889
page 5
Abe Whitehead
Fatally Injured by a Runaway Team.
Less Than an Hour of Suffering, When Death Ended His Earthly Career.
The greatest shock to our city for years came with the sudden announcement last evening that "Abe Whitehead was just killed by a runaway team." The news was so sudden, so shocking, so bitter and sad, that the whole city stood as one, appalled by the terrible blow of sorrow. The news at first could not be given credence - but it was too true to long to be doubted.
The Fatal Accident.
The circumstances which led to the death of Mr. Whitehead came be briefly stated.
A team belonging to Jacob Trost, living a few miles east of town, were hitched to a post in from of Will Short's residence on west 5th street, and becoming frightened at some strange noise or some object, broke loose, run a half block east and started up Broadway at a high rate of speed and when they arrived just opposite of the DAYLIGHT office, Mr. Whitehead, who was standing in front of Betournay & Reid's corner grocery, ran out to stop the mad beasts. But he advanced too far - the wagon tongue struck him in the breast, which sent him to the ground with a terrible force, and one of the horses reared up on its hind legs and struck the prostrate victim a blow in the back of the head with a front foot that fractured the base of the skull - a blow which ment death a few minutes later. Friends of the helpless man immediately rushed to the horrible scene, only to find Mr. Whitehead unconscious and beyond all hope of recovery. Blood was pouring from his nose and ears, furnishing evidence that both brain and skull were fractured. He was conveyed to Lemonine's tailor shop, where doctors did their best to prolong his life until his wife and son, Reginal could be summoned. Mr. Whitehead although breathing when his wife arrived was too far gone to recognize her, and she immediately had her dying husband conveyed to their residence on Second street, just north of the Garfield school house. The fatal accident occurred a few minutes after five o'clock, and but a few minutes after six o'clock Mr. Whitehead had sank into eternal sleep.
We shall not attempt to portray the feelings of the grief stricken wife and the mourning children - it is enough to know that the fatal accident dealt them a blow of sorrow which their deaths alone could only destroy. Mr. Whitehead leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sad, untimely death, and thousands of warm personal friends to lament the taking away of a generous, manly man.
Funeral.
The funeral services will take place at the M.E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Bushnell, Presbyterian, assisted by the I.O.O.F. lodge, of which deceased was an honored member. The Masons of the city will also attend as a lodge and pay solemn respect to a worthy brother, as will Rebecca lodge, of which deceased's wife is a prominent member. James Whitehead now at Omaha, was telegraphed and will arrive on a special train in time to attend his father's funeral.
Biographical.
Mr. Whitehead was born in England Sept. 18, 1837, and the date of his death would make his age 51 years, 6 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1847 with his parents. In 1870 Mr. Whitehead came to Kansas, settling in Cloud county, on a farm in Center township, six miles south of Concordia, where he remained for several years. For the past seven or eight years Mr. Whitehead successfully managed various business undertakings. During the civil war he wore the blue and like all soldiers of his kind fought bravely in defense of an indissoluble union. All through the war he was a soldier, a hero - a patriot. No higher tribute than this can be paid the dead.
Mr. Whitehead leaves his family in good circumstances - residence, property, a large farm, besides a life insurance policy worth $2,500.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) June 2020
Aged 51 years 6 months 21 days
The Concordia Daylight
Concordia, Kansas
Tuesday, April 9, 1889
page 5
Abe Whitehead
Fatally Injured by a Runaway Team.
Less Than an Hour of Suffering, When Death Ended His Earthly Career.
The greatest shock to our city for years came with the sudden announcement last evening that "Abe Whitehead was just killed by a runaway team." The news was so sudden, so shocking, so bitter and sad, that the whole city stood as one, appalled by the terrible blow of sorrow. The news at first could not be given credence - but it was too true to long to be doubted.
The Fatal Accident.
The circumstances which led to the death of Mr. Whitehead came be briefly stated.
A team belonging to Jacob Trost, living a few miles east of town, were hitched to a post in from of Will Short's residence on west 5th street, and becoming frightened at some strange noise or some object, broke loose, run a half block east and started up Broadway at a high rate of speed and when they arrived just opposite of the DAYLIGHT office, Mr. Whitehead, who was standing in front of Betournay & Reid's corner grocery, ran out to stop the mad beasts. But he advanced too far - the wagon tongue struck him in the breast, which sent him to the ground with a terrible force, and one of the horses reared up on its hind legs and struck the prostrate victim a blow in the back of the head with a front foot that fractured the base of the skull - a blow which ment death a few minutes later. Friends of the helpless man immediately rushed to the horrible scene, only to find Mr. Whitehead unconscious and beyond all hope of recovery. Blood was pouring from his nose and ears, furnishing evidence that both brain and skull were fractured. He was conveyed to Lemonine's tailor shop, where doctors did their best to prolong his life until his wife and son, Reginal could be summoned. Mr. Whitehead although breathing when his wife arrived was too far gone to recognize her, and she immediately had her dying husband conveyed to their residence on Second street, just north of the Garfield school house. The fatal accident occurred a few minutes after five o'clock, and but a few minutes after six o'clock Mr. Whitehead had sank into eternal sleep.
We shall not attempt to portray the feelings of the grief stricken wife and the mourning children - it is enough to know that the fatal accident dealt them a blow of sorrow which their deaths alone could only destroy. Mr. Whitehead leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sad, untimely death, and thousands of warm personal friends to lament the taking away of a generous, manly man.
Funeral.
The funeral services will take place at the M.E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Bushnell, Presbyterian, assisted by the I.O.O.F. lodge, of which deceased was an honored member. The Masons of the city will also attend as a lodge and pay solemn respect to a worthy brother, as will Rebecca lodge, of which deceased's wife is a prominent member. James Whitehead now at Omaha, was telegraphed and will arrive on a special train in time to attend his father's funeral.
Biographical.
Mr. Whitehead was born in England Sept. 18, 1837, and the date of his death would make his age 51 years, 6 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1847 with his parents. In 1870 Mr. Whitehead came to Kansas, settling in Cloud county, on a farm in Center township, six miles south of Concordia, where he remained for several years. For the past seven or eight years Mr. Whitehead successfully managed various business undertakings. During the civil war he wore the blue and like all soldiers of his kind fought bravely in defense of an indissoluble union. All through the war he was a soldier, a hero - a patriot. No higher tribute than this can be paid the dead.
Mr. Whitehead leaves his family in good circumstances - residence, property, a large farm, besides a life insurance policy worth $2,500.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) June 2020
The Concordia Daylight
Concordia, Kansas
Tuesday, April 9, 1889
page 5
Abe Whitehead
Fatally Injured by a Runaway Team.
Less Than an Hour of Suffering, When Death Ended His Earthly Career.
The greatest shock to our city for years came with the sudden announcement last evening that "Abe Whitehead was just killed by a runaway team." The news was so sudden, so shocking, so bitter and sad, that the whole city stood as one, appalled by the terrible blow of sorrow. The news at first could not be given credence - but it was too true to long to be doubted.
The Fatal Accident.
The circumstances which led to the death of Mr. Whitehead came be briefly stated.
A team belonging to Jacob Trost, living a few miles east of town, were hitched to a post in from of Will Short's residence on west 5th street, and becoming frightened at some strange noise or some object, broke loose, run a half block east and started up Broadway at a high rate of speed and when they arrived just opposite of the DAYLIGHT office, Mr. Whitehead, who was standing in front of Betournay & Reid's corner grocery, ran out to stop the mad beasts. But he advanced too far - the wagon tongue struck him in the breast, which sent him to the ground with a terrible force, and one of the horses reared up on its hind legs and struck the prostrate victim a blow in the back of the head with a front foot that fractured the base of the skull - a blow which ment death a few minutes later. Friends of the helpless man immediately rushed to the horrible scene, only to find Mr. Whitehead unconscious and beyond all hope of recovery. Blood was pouring from his nose and ears, furnishing evidence that both brain and skull were fractured. He was conveyed to Lemonine's tailor shop, where doctors did their best to prolong his life until his wife and son, Reginal could be summoned. Mr. Whitehead although breathing when his wife arrived was too far gone to recognize her, and she immediately had her dying husband conveyed to their residence on Second street, just north of the Garfield school house. The fatal accident occurred a few minutes after five o'clock, and but a few minutes after six o'clock Mr. Whitehead had sank into eternal sleep.
We shall not attempt to portray the feelings of the grief stricken wife and the mourning children - it is enough to know that the fatal accident dealt them a blow of sorrow which their deaths alone could only destroy. Mr. Whitehead leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sad, untimely death, and thousands of warm personal friends to lament the taking away of a generous, manly man.
Funeral.
The funeral services will take place at the M.E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. Bushnell, Presbyterian, assisted by the I.O.O.F. lodge, of which deceased was an honored member. The Masons of the city will also attend as a lodge and pay solemn respect to a worthy brother, as will Rebecca lodge, of which deceased's wife is a prominent member. James Whitehead now at Omaha, was telegraphed and will arrive on a special train in time to attend his father's funeral.
Biographical.
Mr. Whitehead was born in England Sept. 18, 1837, and the date of his death would make his age 51 years, 6 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1847 with his parents. In 1870 Mr. Whitehead came to Kansas, settling in Cloud county, on a farm in Center township, six miles south of Concordia, where he remained for several years. For the past seven or eight years Mr. Whitehead successfully managed various business undertakings. During the civil war he wore the blue and like all soldiers of his kind fought bravely in defense of an indissoluble union. All through the war he was a soldier, a hero - a patriot. No higher tribute than this can be paid the dead.
Mr. Whitehead leaves his family in good circumstances - residence, property, a large farm, besides a life insurance policy worth $2,500.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) June 2020
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