DeBelle, Jerry - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

One of the saddest affairs ever reported in Hillsboro happened at the race track there last Saturday afternoon. Olt Milt and Jerry DeBelle were driving around the course when their horses crowded together and DeBelle’ horse, which was young, became frightened and unmanageable, and in running out at the entry gate threw Jerry against the gate post with such force that a watch in his pocket was broken to atoms. Dr. Songer was called and at the time could not determine the extent of his injuries. It was soon discovered, however, that the abdomen organs were badly injured and death was sure to be the result soon. Kind friends carried him to Wm Palmore’s in Hillsboro, where he lived in horrible agony until midnight Sunday night. At times he was conscious, at times unconscious, and at times a raving maniac. Jerry DeBelle was born in Fleming County, Ky., Feb. 26, 1872. He came to this state in March, 1894. He had become identified with the Christian Church in Kentucky and renewed his covenant with the New Liberty congregation last December. The only near relative of the deceased, a brother, arrived on the afternoon train Monday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Kelly at 11 o’clock Tuesday and the body was buried by the I. O. O. F. The deceased was a young man of civil habits and had made many warm friends while in our midst. - s