MATTOCK, Joseph: Died 1905

MATTOCK

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 9/23/2016 at 10:12:48

Farmer's Tragic Death.

Cantril, Iowa, Jan. 23. - Joseph Mattock aged sixty years, and a resident of Granger, Mo., met instant death at 8 o'clock Friday morning, while engaged in falling a large tree on his farm near Granger. He had chopped the tree off at the ground and was standing to one side watching it fall, when a large limb struck him on the head, crushing his skull and causing instant death. The lifeless form of the man was discovered a short time after the accident.

Mr. Mattock was a well-known resident of Granger, having been engaged in the grocery business there for a number of years. A short time ago he disposed of his business and had since been living in retirement in the city. he leaves a wife to mourn his death.

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Wed. 25 Jan. 1905

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 207, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA