The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-07-04
Springdale Correspondence.
SPRINGDALE, Iowa, 9th mo. I'D, q

SrRINGDALE, Iowa, 9Th mo. I'D, 81
The present week, with us, h,s been
marked by incidents of distressing
character. During the storm which oc-
Cured here on the night of the 10th
inst, a barn belonging to John Oil
plant, was blown down. 1t was new
building, and doubtless would have
stood unmoved in any ordinary tempest,
but on this occasion the wind, for brief
period, blew perfect hurricane, and
buildings, trees, and fences that stood in
its path were quickly obliged to give
way. The greatest force of the tornado,
in this neighborhood, appears to have
been confined to II narrow strip, skirting
the south part of Hickory Grove, and
prostrating some large and noble trees,
a few rods of our residence. The direc-
ton of its course, here, was from south
west to northeast, and it probably ex
tended across the county. 1t is re-
marSa.rU coincidence that this storm
appears IT, have moved III the same di-
rection, and nearly over the same path,
rs the still more appalling and destruct-
i've hurricane which visited this section
about twenty years ago; and also that
the spot known as the "Old Windfall,"
east of Cedar river, should have suffered
again las appears by the ADVERTISER
Of both inst.) rs it did at that memorable
time.
On the 18th inst. our neighborhood
was startled by the announcement that
our friend Samuel Pearson, an old resi-
dent and much respected citizen of
Springdale, on his way home from West
Liberty, with load of lumber, had
fallen off his wagon, and sustained such
serious injury as to preclude all hope of
his recovery. The accident occurred
about 2! miles south of the village of
springda!c. He was found lying upon
the road, motionless and insensible,
along side his wagon the horses had
stopped. He was conveyed into the
house Of the nearest ncighbor, and every
effort which medical skill could suggest
was employed for his relief, but in vain.
However he SO far recovered his con-
seriousness as to be able to tell how the
accident occurred. 1t appears that the
ldAd was not very we'll adjusted upon
the wagon, and one of the wheels sud-
denly descending into q deep rut, or
hole, he lost his balance, and fell of,
backwards. In the act of falling he had
horses, and they instantly stopped; had
fhoU mt dnno en- IL ia .,rnho hl0 from, tho
position in which he was found, that one
Of the wheels would have passed over
his head.
He died three days after the sad oc-
How forcibly does such All
event remind one of the language,
there is~tAiN step between thee aud
deathW AS the period of dissolution
he took solemn farewell
of his family, and was enabled to speak
with great clcarness of his peaceful feel
ings, and, in reference to the things of
the bright and unclouded pros
pect which opened before him. The
funeral took place to-day, from the
Friends meeting house, Springdale.
Injudicious eulogy Of departed friends
can serve no valuable purpose, but it
remains to be truth, 'sthe memory of
the just is precious" and it is right that
be appreciated, and cherished by sur
WHO'RE. Samuel Pearson was a worthy
member of the Society of Friends, and
adorned his profession by an exemplary
life. In q wider sphere, as one Of the
community at large, he was always
ready to promote by his influence, and
with pecuniary means, those measures
which had for their object the general
welfare; the educational interests of
society, especially, received his warm
sympathy and active support. OF sim
pie, unassuming manners, he was re-
markably free from all affectation, or
any thing like pretension. The habit
of patient industry, and useful employ
ment Of time, In which he had been
early and carefully trained, remained
with him to the end. He was beauti-
full example of uprightness, and strict
integrity In hisdealings and intercourse
with others, through all the vicissitudes
Of 3 lengthened life. mark the perfect
man, and behold the upright, for the
end Of thst man Is psace." T. w.
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