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Huntington Herald, 24 February 1914 page 1:
BANQUO MAN FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH ON HIS OWN FARM
Huntington has coldest weather of present Winter
Eli H. Beekman, age about 75, a farmer living one mile and a half south of Banquo in Wayne
township, was found frozen to death on his own farm Tuesday morning. The body was found
about half way between barn and house.
Dr. Daniels, of Lafontaine, was called and he in turn notified the county coroner, R. S.
Galbreath. Because of the condition of the roads, Coroner Galbreath could not reach the
scene, which is about sixteen miles southwest of Huntington. He according deputized Dr.
Daniels to hold an inquest and act in the capacity of coroner in the case.
The unfortunate man started to the barn during the night and wandering from the path, fell
into a snow drift and was unable to rise. The widow is prostrate and in serious condition
and Tuesday afternoon was thought to be dying.