Kibbler, Henry - 1870

KIBBLER

Posted By: Janice Sowers (email)
Date: 7/27/2003 at 15:36:03

TIMES June 30, 1870 P3 C2

FATAL ACCIDENT--Just as we go to press, we learn from Mr. C. S. Thurber, that a man named Henry Kibbler was killed at Lime Springs, on Tuesday. He was coming to town with a load of wheat, drawn by four horses, and when crossing the river at the old town, the bridge gave way, precipitating all into the river below, a distance of 12 of 15 feet. The man was killed almost instantly. None of the horses were killed. Another three horse team, and several men were on the bridge at the same time, and went down also, but escaped with but little damages. The bridge is a total wreck.

Second Obit:

Iowa Plain Dealer July 1, 1870, P3 C1

DREADFUL CALAMITY -- The bridge at Lime Springs broke down on Tuesday evening precipitating seven horses, two loaded wagons and two men into the Iowa river some twenty-five feet beneath. One of the men, a gentleman from Minn., named Henry Kibbler was killed instantly. The bridge is a complete wreck.