Ridgeville Breezes

Ed. Northwest: -- The death of Mr. John Conn, of Adams Ridge, noticed in the Northwest, was one of the most horrid kind. The tragic event took place at the saw mill in what is known as the Conkle neighborhood. Mr. Conn was at the mill on business, and while standing near the saw it is supposed that he suddenly became dizzy and fell upon it. His body was dreadfully mangled, being cut in two across the breast; one arm and one leg severed, and the throat cut, the blood and fragments being thrown in every direction. About twelve years since another terrible accident occurred on the same mill site, when tho mill belonging to the Conkles was burned, one of the Conkles, a young man, in trying to escape from the fire got caught in a brace by his boot, and with his head downward was roasted to death.

Mr. Conn was an old and highly respected resident of Adams township, and a leading member of the United Brethren Church.