John Holloway, a well known and highly esteemed farmer of Farrington township, in this county, met with a sudden and shocking death on last Monday morning. Just before breakfast he went out to harness a pair a pair of horses for the days work. On approaching the animals one of them turned and kicked Mr. Holloway in the side of the face, breaking his neck, and of course killing him instantly.

Mr. Holloway was about forty-five years of age, and as before stated; was a greatly respected by his neighbors.

He leaves a large family-wife and eight children-to mourn his sad and untimely end.

Note added by Theresa Kingsley:
John R. Holloway b. 1843 Ind., d. 7 Sep 1881 Jefferson, IL. m. 4 Oct 1866, Matilda J. Cochran

Submitted by: Theresa Kingsley
Relationship: gg-granddaughter