The accident occurred at 1 p.m. and at 6 o'clock the sufferer was dead. The funeral took place at Manning Monday and was attended by a large number of people.
Mr. Finnerty was one of the most popular men in that part of the county. He was a whole souled fellow and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him.
The deceased was a former resident of Eden Township, he was born September 12, 1857, and filled the office of assessor.
The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement.
He was married to Sarah Ellen Campbell, and they had four children:
Lewis, Katharyn Miller, Thomas, and Michael, Jr.
Carroll Sentinel, March 15, 1893