Robert Bothwell, who lived a few miles west of Coy in Woodward-co., was killed early Wednesday morning by being run over by his wagon which was loaded with ice. He came to Coldwater late the evening before, loaded the ice and started on his return to Coy at about 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning. At a point about eight miles this side of Coy he was in some manner thrown from the loaded wagon and fell under the wheels. The wheels passed over his body, crushing him badly. Several ribs were broken and severe internal injuries were sustained. Death did not result at once. No one lived near and the injured man was not discovered until about 10 o'clock Wednesday morning when W. M. Taylor, who carries the mail between here and Coy, arrived at that point of the road. Medical assistance was at once summoned and arrangements were made to remove Mr. Bothwell to Coy, but before he could be lifted into the carriage death ensued. Mr. Bothwell was able to speak when Mr. Taylor found him and stated that he had fallen from the wagon and begged to be taken out of the hot sun. The team was found by Henry Tatton a couple of miles further down the road.

Deceased was about 45 years of age, having been born on November 29, 1863. He was married and had one child. Three brothers, Coy, Bruce and James, live in Coy. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday and were in charge of Rev. W. T. Ward, pastor of the M. E. church in this city. Burial was made in the Hudson cemetery.

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