FELL TO HIS DEATH.
William Sutter Falls Down a Stairway In the Barber Block and Breaks His Neck.

Manning has always had her share of disasters and fatalities, until the last few months when it has been unusually quiet in that respect. But they will happen at such a time when least expected. The accident which resulted in the death of William Sutter, this city on last. Friday evening, is another reminder that an existence here upon earth is really uncertain; that one has no assurance of a second lease on life. A simple misstep, a fall; a crushed brain or a broken neck, and life is at an end.

William Sutter was an aged farmer who lived seven miles south of here, in Audubon County, and whose name is quite familiar to most every one in and around Manning. On last Friday, shortly after the noon hour, he started for this city, arriving here at about 2:30 p.m. About four o'clock the old gentleman went to the law office of Douglas Rogers, on the second floor of the Barber block to make a settlement with his tenant, who was also in the office, for farm rent. After matters had been adjusted, Mr. Sutter left the office and started down the hall, and when he had reached the stairway and started to descend, he made a misstep and lost his balance, falling to the landing below. The first room at the head of the stairs is occupied by Gustav Franke, merchant tailor. Mr. Franke and daughter, Miss Alvah and John Haupt were in the shop at the time, and, hearing a rumbling and bouncing on the stairway, stepped out to investigate, whereupon it was made apparent to them what had happened. Mr. Haupt was among the first to reach the old gentleman, who only drew a few short breaths after being picked up. He evidently fell head first, for, when found, his feet were lying on the first step of the stairway and his body on the landing. He evidently never moved after the fall. The body was removed to a room in Hansen & Frahm's Hotel. Dr. C.H. LeDue, county coroner, was at once notified and arrived here at about 7:00 p.m., when he proceeded to hold an inquest. After examining a number of witnesses, a verdict was arrived that the deceased came to his death by a broken neck, caused from a fall. The remains were taken to the late country home on Monday afternoon, and were interred in the Lincoln Township Cemetery at 11.30 a.m. the day following.

Mr. William Sutter was born in the town of Dietch Krohn, Kingdom of West Prussia, Germany, sixty-seven years ago. About thirty-three years ago he came to America, settling down in the state of Wisconsin. In 1874 he moved to Walnut, Iowa, where, he resided until sixteen years ago, when he came to this locality. Mr. Sutter was the parent of three children: Fred and Peter Sutter and Mrs. Amelia Lebeck all of whom, and the wife and mother, survive him.