Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-21
NOTES FROM OTHER TOWNS.
Rockville.

Rockville.
Cur little village was shaken by excite
ment last FRIDAY afternoon between the
hours OF and O'Clock when Tony digger
brought word from the Druen Smith mine
near here that oeKitto was badly, perhaps
fatally injured while working there. AS
Joe was a lad beloved by ali the news spread
like wild-fre ana soon crowds of anxious
friends were on their way To the scene of
the accident. Farmers stopped their work
in the fields as soon a. the news reached
them, the business places closed and for a
while our little village was almost desolate
Joe Kitto, John Iitto his brother, Henry
Kirkenbush and Tony Dilger had leased the
mine and had been working there for some
time but on the day of the accident only Joe,
Mr. Kirkenbush and Mr.. Dilger were at
work Joe was down the shaft dipping
water Henry Kirkenbush was landing while
Mr.. digger led the horse The last barrel of
water was ready to ascend and the empty
barrel on the other side ready to decend but
at the very moment of starting it became
unlocked and went sailing down the shaft
toward Joe thirty six feet below. Mr. Kirk
enbnsh shouted to him but Joe not knowing
what was the matter looked up just the
barrel struck him. The edge of the lower
hool ruck him on the forehead in such a
way as TO bring the bottom of the barrel
over his face, breaking his nose. both cheek
bones and bruising his eyes very badly. The
barrel striking him fun in his upturned
face. sent his head back with such force as
to crush the back part of his skull. The
other men speedily descended the shaft and
fastening the rope around his body sue
ceeded in bringing him to the top of the
GRO apfn "a he ~ hgH n
digger got on his horse and came over to
town where he telephoned to Potosi for DR.
Elmer and broke the sad news to the KittO
family. Before Mr. Dilger had reached
town, however. Joe had breathed his last
He was unconscious and only lived about
i've minutes after they brought him up He
was brought To his home where he was
examined by Or. Ennor. The funeral took
place saturday afternoon at 8 O'Clock He
was buried in the British Hollow cemetery
The services were held at the house Rev.
Nobis of Potosi preached the funeral SER
mon. Joe was a strictly upright and honest
lad. beloved by everyone. He was kind and
loving to all around him. OF friends he had
many, of enemies. none. He never did any
one an injury but was always willing to lend
a helping hand where help was needed He
often denied himself things and pleasures
that hi may help others and make them
happy. He has earned his reward and now
he has gone Home TO receive it. We feel
that 1t win be a grand reward for God has
promised a great reward TO all who live
pure, noble generous. Self-sacrihciug life
like Joe lived
OBITUARY.
= Joe Kitto was born September ~. ls5iin
Roekviile died Mayls. 1896 His mother died
when he was an infant His father James
Kitto sr and his eldest daughter Mary
raised the family OF children up to manhood
and womanhood Joe always lived here
with the exception Of year which he spent
In Dakota His manly and upright char
actor won for him many friends. He leaves
an aged father, two brothers John of Rock !
Vile and James of Montana three sisters
Mrs J. Crother of Boiee Prairie Mrs Dan
Richard ana Mrs George Dickson Of Platte
Vile and a host of friends 10 mourn mis- loss |
He lived with his father and his brother |
Johns family for the past few years and by |
his loving kindness and ever helping hand |
won place IN their hearts that never can
be iilled by another. His was the saddest |
funeral thate took place in this vicinity /
His aged father who depended on Joe for |
his comfort in his old age, IS almost crazed |
with grief Joe was beloved by all who knew
him and every acquaintance felt that they |
had lost true friend. lie was perfect /
gentleman and always acted So wherever he
was, lie was too good FOR this world and
God, who picks the brightest flowers and sets
them in His Heavenly garden has called him
Home
Dearest joe you now have left us
Lett us mourning here below.
Bat We feel that you are happy.
In the Home where God i loved ones go.
We never can forget YOU joe
Nor the deeds that you have done
And We know Your name is written
IN the Book Of the Holy one.
The birds are singing just as gay
The world goes on lust the same
But in this one spot your memory
Fresh IN our hearts ana minds remain