Harrison Roland

ROLAND, HALL

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/11/2002 at 16:09:40

A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT

Harrison Roland, who lives on the Ben Hall farm, three miles west of Cantril, was kicked Monday evening by one of Mr. Hall's horses, possibly fatally. Mr. Roland and another hand were doctoring the horse when the animal endeavored to get loose, and, whirling round, came in line with Mr. Roland, who still held the rope, and kicked him with both feet. One hoof struck him in the breast and the other just between the eyes. Dr. Dorsay of Keokuk was called and arrived as soon as possible and removed one eye, the other being badly injured. A trained nurse is caring for Mr. Roland.

(Photocopy of this article is located on page 107 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Sept 2000. Name of newspaper and date of article not given.)

I am NOT related and am posting this item for those who may find this person in their family history.

[Original Post 20 Sep 2000]