David Nelson Halderman

D.N. Haldeman Falls Heavily On His Head at Heenanville D.N. Haldeman who several months ago, had one of his hands crushed off in a clutch wheel while hoisting shale from a pit at Plumbs brick yard, met with another accident this morning about 7:30 o'clock. He and his wife were driving to Heenanville for the purpose of peddling eggs. When they reached the steep hill near that settlement they got out of their buggy and started to walk down the incline. Mr. Haldeman was driving with his one hand, the horse attached to the vehicle. After proceeding a short distance, Mr. Haldeman's feet commence to slip from under him. In an effort to regain his footing, he relaxed his hold on the lines for a moment and this sent the horse forward with a lurch. Haldeman was then jerked forward and fell heavily on the back of his head, after which he was dragged for a short distance on the side of his face. He was rendered unconscious by the fall and at the time of going to press, the stupor seemed to have become more intensified. Mrs. Haldeman secured the aid of a man who was passing by and together they brought the injured man in a buggy to the hospital in this city, where he is being cared for by Dr. Walter Curry. There is considerable doubt as to Mr. Haldeman's recovery. Besides a severe concussion of the brain, the head and face of the unfortunate man were cut quite badly in several places. Published by "The Free Daily Press," Streator, Illinois, Thurs, October ... 1901, page 4 =========================================== D. N. Haldeman Passes Away at the Hospital This Morning D.N. Haldeman, who was so seriously injuried at Heenanville Thursday morning by being thrown upon his head while following a horse down a steep hill, died about 3:30 o'clock this morning at the hospital, he having remained in an unconscious condition from the time he was hurt until he passed away. Mr. Haldeman who was 48 years of age, was born on the Ammon Moon farm, west of town. He leaves a wife and two children. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Rachel Haldeman. Published by "The Free Daily Press," Streator, Illinois, October ... 1901. Thanks to FamilySearch contributor, Pat Correa, for the above entries.