Skinner, Frank c1867 - 1902

SKINNER, SEVOY

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Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:46

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 16, 1902 Page 2 Col 6

Fatal Accident at Waukon.
Frank Skinner, son of Calvin Skinner of Freeport, was injured Friday near Waukon so that death followed in a short time. He and his brother Charley were hauling a load of hay when the reach of the wagon broke. Both were under the rig attempting to fix it when the horses started and the load fell, crushing Frank. The remains were taken to Freeport and the funeral service was held Sunday, Rev. J. W. Allen officiating. Frank was almost thirty-five years of age.

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 16, 1902 Page 7 Col 4, 5

The friends of C. Skinner were greatly shocked last Friday to hear of the death of his son Frank at Waukon, where he had been for about two weeks on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Sevoy. On Friday he went to assist Mr. Sevoy to get a load of hay and on the way home the wagon reach broke and Frank got under the load to fix it when the horses started and it came down on him, crushing the life out of him before assistance could be obtained. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was held in the M. E. church in this place on Sunday, Rev. Allen of Decorah officiating.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Frank Skinner Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Sevoy of Waukon and Mrs. Marietta and Mrs. Brown of Chicago.