Zima, John 1864 - 1910

ZEMA, ZIMA, HUBER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/26/2023 at 11:46:24

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 17, 1910, P3 C4

INSTANTLY KILLED.
John Zema, a Farmer Near Calmar, is Killed in a Runaway.
John Zima, a farmer living 2½ miles southwest of Calmar, was instantly killed last Saturday in a runaway. He had been to Calmar on business and was returning home in company with another man and boy. When near his home the team took fright and ran away. He managed to keep them in the road until his home was reached and turned them into the yard. They had barely got past the gate when the wagon struck something and as he was standing up he was thrown headforemost out on the cement sidewalk. Dr. Heflin was immediately called and he found the forehead had been crushed in and death was instantaneous. Neither the man nor boy who were with him were injured in the least. What caused the fright of the team cannot be ascertained.

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 17, 1910, P7 C1

Frank Huber arrived from Mason City Monday to visit at the home of his sister Mrs. Anna Martinek, and also to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Zema.

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 17, 1910, P7 C2

The people of this vicinity were greatly shocked to learn of the awful accident which befell John Zima, a framer{sic} residing about three miles northeast of town, last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Zima and his two sons had been at Calmar marketing some cattle and poultry. On their way home, and within thirty rods of the house, their team became frightened at some poultry crates which were in the wagon box and somehow slipped and fell. Mr. Zima was thrown out and killed instantly, his skull being badly crushed. His son John received only slight injuries about the face. Mr. Macal who was also on the wagon jumped and is suffering from a broken shoulder blade. John Nima was born at Zarem, Bohemia July 1, 1864. When but two years old he came with his parents to America, locating on the farm near Calmar, where he has since resided. He leaves to mourn his untimely demise four children. The funeral takes places to-day, with interment in the cemetery west of Spillville.

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 17, 1910, P7 C4

John Zima, who was killed in a runaway last Saturday, was buried to-day at the National cemetery. Services were held at the C. Z. B. S. hall here at 10 a. m.

Transcriber’s Note: The last name is spelled two different ways. Find a Grave shows the name spelled Zima; however, it shows he was born June 1, 1864 instead of July as stated above.

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