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| J.D. BANNER, JR. 1912 - Leroy, Illinois - From an undated an unknown newspaper article Contributed by Judy Cardwell. |
Joshua D. Banner Jr.(1847-1912) is the son of Joshua D.
Banner and Amy Weaver Ogburn. Joshua D. Jr. married
Mary Ellen Beeler (1849-1911. from Illinois.
1912 - Leroy, Illinois - Blinded by the Kick of A Horse:
Leroy man is the victim.
J. D. Banner [Jr.] in Serious Condition On Account of Accident-Whole Face is Crushed:
J. D. Banner [Jr.], of Leroy, had both eyes torn out and his face badly crushed and initiated by a kick from a horse
yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. It is feared that death will result. The victim of the unfortunate accident had just
returned home from a weeks visit with his grandchildren in Missouri and had returned to the home of his son, Mr.
Daniel Banner. He had not been home more than half an hour until he went out to the barn to lead the horse to
water. No one saw the accident, but it is thought that when he stepped behind the animal he received an unexpected
blow.
Found by Grandson:
He was found a few minutes after he left the house by his little eight year old grandson, Francis Banner, who ran to
the house and told Mrs. Daniel Banner of the affair. The latter ran to the barn and found the victim in an
unconscious condition. His face was covered with blood and he was suffering intensely.
Went for Help:
Neighbors were summoned and Mr. Banner was carried to the house and in the meantime Doctors Tuttle and
Sawyer were summoned and were soon upon the scene. Upon examination it was found that the wounds were of a
Knocked Both Eyes Out:
Both eyes had been torn from their sockets by the terrific blow and the face was badly mutilated. There is a huge
gash, extending from the right eye to the chin.
Late last evening Mr. Banner had only partially regained consciousness and the physicians gave the members of the
family but little hope for his recovery.
Mr. Banner is about sixty five years of age and has been a resident of Leroy for many years. His wife died only a
short time ago and he has since been living with his son Bert Banner, just east of town.
NO HOPE FOR RECOVERY
J. D. Banner [Jr.], of Leroy, Was Sinking Rapidly Sunday, After Fatal Kicking.
Word was received at 4:30 Sunday afternoon that Mr. J. D. Banner [Jr.], of Leroy, who was kicked by a horse a few
days ago and had both eyes torn out, is growing steadily weaker. He was still alive, but breathing very heavily.
Friday and Saturday he tried to talk, but was delirious and nothing intelligible could be gained as to he accident. The
doctors state there are no hopes of recovery.
INJURIES ARE FATAL
J. D. Banner [Jr.], of Leroy, Dies as Result of Fatal Kick from Horse Last Week
Mr. J. D. Banner [Jr.], who was so seriously injured last Thursday when he suffered a kick by a horse, expired
yesterday morning, at the home of his son in Leroy. Deceased was born in North Carolina in the year 1847, where
he lived until after the Civil War. Mr. Banner served one year in the confederate army, that being the final year of the
war.
At the close of the war he came with his parents to Illinois, making the trip in a wagon. This was in the fall of 1865.
The family settled near Twin Grove. He resided there until the time of his marriage to Miss Ellen Beeler, who
preceded him in death last February. After the marriage they resided in Missouri for a period of five years and then
returned to Illinois, making their home on the south side of Twin Grove. They resided here until eighteen years ago,
when they moved to Leroy and have near there ever since.
There were ten children born to this union, but only five survive. They are as follows: Charles, Daniel, Mrs. Edna
Brinning, Bert and Mirt. All of those are married and make their home in the vicinity of Leroy with the exception of
Mirt, who is unmarried. The funeral will be held at the home of the son, Daniel, with whom he made his home, on
Wednesday and the body will be taken to Twin Grove cemetery for interment, where short services will be held.
The funeral of J. D. Banner [Jr.]the victim of the unfortunate accident of last week, was held on Tuesday at home of
his son, Daniel. There was a large attendance of the friend of the family. Rev. Ransom Brown conducted the
services. The pallbearers were Messrs. Lee Fuller, William Phillips, Isaac Murphy, Charles Huddleston, George
Dooley and Cary Buckles. The burial was in East Twin Grove cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy S. Cardwell 2008, brackets added by the transcriber.