Tilma, Joseph – Died 1900

TILMA, YILMA

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:22

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 6, 1900, LP, C7

Information reached us Saturday of the death of one Joseph Yilma who resided near Lourdes and will be buried at the Protivin Cemetery Monday, Nov. 5th, being accidentaly{sic} killed. Mr. Tilma while driving from Elma last Thursday was overtaken by the train and his horse becoming frightened, took a leap off a high bank and into a pool of deep water, near by where the horse, buggy and' driver lay helpless until assistance .arrived from Elma where he was taken and placed under the care of a physician, but died on Saturday Nov. 3d.

Transcriber’s Note: The name is spelled two different ways.