Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-03-09
TER JUMP FROM DANGER ENDS IN
DEATH.
IS. Robert Wood, OF Burdette, Killed
by FalliRg and striking her
head on a Deer.
UNCONSCIOUS TILL DEATH A FEW
HOURS LATER.
Dcoth Of Henry q. Bowmats. OF Chicago,
Only Son OF Rev. N. Bowman
and Wife.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
III John II Baldwin OF ST. Lawrence
Instantly Killed Sasday.


"A Instantly Killed Sssdav.
This community was suddenly startled
md shocked Sunday by the announce
n,ent that Mrs.J. II. Baldwin, Of st. Law
renee had been instantly killed by being
1brown or jumping from buggy while
out riding with aa husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. Baldwin had started from their
home at about 12 o'clock Sunday, with
Jingle horse and buggy TO drive to their
1arm q couple OF miles east of st. Law
renee. While going down the hill near
<he ST. Lawrence mill. portion OF the
harness broke and frightened the horse,
Which began to kick. Mrs. Baldwin en-
deavored to escape danger of being kick
ed by jumping from the buggy. Mr..
Baldwin ran the horse into a snow drift
and stopped him, then barried back to
pick up the lifeless form OF his wife, In
5umping from the buggy her feet or
clothing must haye caught in some way,
aud she was pitched upon her head on
the frozen ground. crushing the skull and
driving the spine up into the brain.
The now frantic husband called for
assistance, aud the lady was carried to
her home which she had left in such
cheerful spirit but few moments be-
lore.
As fast as flying horses could cover the
distance DR.. Lane, OF Miller, was taken
over to the Baldwin home. but it was too
late for human aid 1t was difficult for
loyed ones to believe it was anything but
Temporary Inconsistencies, but after ex-
animation the Doctor assured them death
had been instantaneous,
In second the spark Of life had been
crushed ont, and the friends stood dumb
founded in the presence Of the grim mon
ster,
Dir. and Mrs Baldwin are among the
81 Hand county and indeed the state OF
South Dakota--and her tragic death has
clarified thus community more than any.
Ching that has happened for long time.
Mrs. Baldwin was aged AZ years and
six months. She leaves husband, a IA
year old daughter, baby boy, and one
sister, who are bowed down with sudden
grief that few are called upon to bear.
The dead woman was one of Gods choic-
est gifts to the world. devout Christian,
lovable, the friend of all, and possessing
one of those sweetest dispositions and
happily balanced minds that ever
casts a halo of happiness, rest and con-
tentment over the oome circle, and at
once exempliies the beauties OF a life
well lived. Those who bear the greatest
burden in this tragic and untimely death
have the heartfelt sympathy of a sorrow
ful people.
Funeral services were conducted at the
home Monday morning by Rev. Bowman,
of the Presbyterian church, OF which de-
ceased was member, also the impressiye
services Of the Eastern Star lodge, in
which order she YVES prominent and re
spected member. The reuia ms were "a.
ken Monday at noon to Marion, Ind. &C
companied by the beresved husband
and his cousin A. ]. Baldwin, and viii
be laid TO rest beside those of her mother
and sister.
The children, Miss Dot and the bab,
boy, will remain with Mrs. A, J. Baldwin
for time.
And another home is called upon :,
Withstand the greatest strain. and bea
the heaviest burden placed upon mankint
the mother spirit which guides the des
tines OF her little world, which rights al
wrongs, which heals all ills. which shares
all burdens, is no more and the friyol
ties, the imaginary Ills. the troubles o
life and Of all things worldly IN compari
son thereto stand out clearly defined I,
all their insignifcence. May God, in hi
infinite power and mercy, lessen the pan
end heal the gaping wound in tins be
reayed earthly home by His promise O
eternal union in the home beyond.