The Stoaey Creek Accident.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1628, 6 February 1886, Page 4

The Stoaey Creek Accident.

We learn that it was on the adjoining farm (Mr Gedge's) to that occupied by the deceased, Deinlar, that the former's mate met his death some four years ugo nnder precisely similar circumstances. We understand that Mr Gedge cautioned hisneighbour of the possible danger he incurred. Had those who were so anxious to assist had the presence of mind to immediately dash down some, water, or done anything to disturb the body of toul airj it is possible the lives of one or both might have betn saved. In his anxiety to go to Buffe's assistance Demlar forgot to take the precaution of fastening hinaseirto the rope m which he, was lowered down, so that when he became unconscious he fell off and so lost his life. We trust the settlers will not forget m future, when sinking wells, to remember that where a liehted candle will not burn the air cannot support human life It is better to test the air frequently than run unnecessary risks through not taking proper precautions. Poor Mrs Demlar, m the agony of her anxiety on her husband's, behalf, could scarcely be restrained from jumping down the well to get to his assistance. The 'sad and painful accident will be remembered m the district for many a day to come.

The funeral of the deceased took place yesterday and was one . of the largest which have been seen m Palmerston. Nearly all the Germans m Manawatu wero present, besides a large number of English add Scandinavian residents. Pastor Gaustad conducted the funeral service, which, was very impressively given m German and English. It has been determined to erect a monument to the memory of the deceased, with an inscription setting forth the heroic conduct ol Dembler who cheerfully gave his own life m the effort to save that of his neighbour. lv We are sorry to hear that neither ' of the deceased had made his will. Both were deserving settlers, who had struggled hard,to make h mes for themselves, and their sad fate is deeply lamented all civer the district.