JACKSON, James - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Death in a Saw Mill

James Jackson, who lived near Cates, met death in a horrible manner about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He and his fourteen year old son John were cutting some three inch strips at the saw mill, when one of the boards cut was caught by the saw and hurled in such a way as to drive it endways into the abdomen of Mr. Jackson, mortally wounding him. He was knocked down but did not lose consciousness, but died before medical aid could give any assistance. Mr. Jackson was a man of family, aged about fifty years, honest and industrious and respected by all. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, interment being made in Centennial Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson is a sister of Mrs. Esquire Martin, of this city.