Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, January l9, l905

W.H. FESLER, of Lamoni, was in Leon last Saturday on his way to Chariton to meet the remains of his son JOHN W. FESLER who was accidentally killed at Pine River, Minn. last Wednesday. He was riding in a sleigh which was overturned and a rifle which was being carried was discharged, and the bullet entered his abdomen, resulting in his death the following day. MR. FESLER's home was at Cedar Rapids and he was employed as a railroad engineer, and was visiting with friends at Pine River at the time of the accident. His remains were taken to Kellerton for interment.

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