In Fulton, Rock Co., Wis., June 28, 1862, Ephraim Stillman, in the 67th year of his age.
He had been away with a horse and wagon, and just reached his home, when the horse became unmanageable, it appeared, from the accidental removal of the headstall, and run directly past Mr. Stillman's house. Mr. Palmer, a near neighbor, on learning that someone was in danger, went to endeavor to render assistance. Reaching the road just as the horse came along, he made an effort to stop it, when the horse, to escape, sheared suddenly. From Mr. Stillman's movement, it would seem that he determined at this point to jump from the wagon. He was seen to rise upon his feet, and spring forward. But, being lame, he was unable to resist the motion of the wagon, and was thrown violently to the ground. Striking upon his head, his neck was dislocated, resulting in immediate death.
His funeral was held June 30, at his residence, and was attended by a large congregation. Eld. N. V. Hull preached a searching discourse from Heb. 9: 27, 28. T. E. B.
