Joseph Hayes
The Paris Post, Friday, 2 April 1909, page 1
On Friday last, a terrible accident occurred at the Georgetown
saw mill, which resulted in the instant death of Joseph Hays (sic) of that town.
He was sawing a log at the mill when his brother called his attention to the
fact that the saw was becoming heated. He ran the log back about eight inches
and placed his hand on the side of the rapidly revolving saw to test it.
It is presumed that his glove or his sleeve was caught on the teeth of the saw, although no one witnessed the accident. He was jerked down between the saw and the log with great force and instantly the saw tore half way through his body down across the shoulder.
Before the other workmen could rescue him he was dead and it is believed that death was practically instantaneous.
The funeral services were held at Georgetown Monday and was largely attended. Mr. Larsen, who was at the mill was the first speaker and gave an account of the circumstances attending the dreadful event. The other speakers were Bishop W W Clark, Presidents W L Rich and W W Richards and Bishop Henry Hoff.
Joseph Hayes leaves a wife, nine children, parents and other relatives. The deceased was the son of Bishop and Mrs. Alma Hayes of Georgetown and was aged about 40 years.