Never before in the history of Westside, has occurred such a terrible accident as happened last Sunday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock when Vincent, the youngest son of Thomas Tarpy, was shot and instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a double barrel shotgun.

Sunday after dinner, Vincent left home on a hunting trip accompanied by his brother, John Adolph and Henry Mumm. Having bagged plenty of game for one day, they were returning home in the buggy when the sad accident occurred. Vincent was riding in the front seat with his brother, John, holding the gun, which was still loaded, between his knees.

The stock of the gun slipped through an opening in the buggy-bed and in with-drawing it, the hammer caught in some manner discharging the gun, and the full charge entered the boy's neck right beneath the jaw, killing him instantly.

Harold Vincent Tarpy was born at Westside on the 13th day of January 1899, and died January 25, 1914, reaching the age of 15 years and 13 days.

He leaves to mourn his untimely death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tarpy; three sisters, Miss Grace, Hazel and Marion, and one brother John, besides many relatives and a host of friends. To all of them we extend our deepest sympathy.

Funeral services were held at the house and at St. Ann's Church in Vail Wednesday morning.

Reverend Peter Murphy officiated, and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery near Vail. The floral offerings were many and were beautiful.

These who attended the funeral from out of town are Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Colome, South Dakota; Mrs. McNiel and, Thomas Tarpy Jr. of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tarpy of Manning; Dan Tarpy and family of Irwin; Mr. and Mrs. W.C. White of Manilla; Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Charley Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton of Jefferson.
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