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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, May 11, 1910-
JENNY--The following from the Leigh World tells of the tragic death of Rudolph Jenny, a prominent farmer of Sherman township, Platte county:
Rudolph Jenny was the victim of a terrible accident which occurred about three o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, at the Carl Barjenbruch corner one mile south of the Leigh cemetery. In company with his nephew, Bennie, eleven-year-old son of Mell Jenny, he was bringing to town a large Holstein bull, weighing 2,280 pounds, which was to be shipped to Omaha that evening. Mr. Jenny was leading the animal and the boy was following, driving it. At the Barjenbruch corner the animal became weary and uneasy from the long walk and made several attempts to get away from it's keepers. Mr. Jenny headed the animal off each time but finally it became so infuriated that it attacked the old gentleman, knocking him to the ground and crushing his chest by falling upon Mr. Jenny with it's knees.
At this juncture Bennie showed great presence of mind and courage by seizing the rope which was tied to the ring in the animal's nose and jerking the animal off his uncle's body. The beast then turned upon the boy who dodged behind a telephone pole and finally succeeded in wrapping the rope about the pole, thus binding the mad animal fast.
Carl Barjenbruch witnessed the terrible scene but was unable to render assistance owing to the distance between them. A physician was called at once and the injured man was brought to Leigh were he expired two hours later in Dr. Lowrey's office.
Mr. Jenny was conscious almost to the last and peacefully relapsed into the eternal sleep which knows neither pain nor suffering.
Rudolph Jenny was born in Switzerland, January 29, 1852. At the age of twenty years he came to America and after spending a year in Wisconsin together with his twin brother, Mell, located upon the Platte county farm, seven miles south of town, which was his home until his death. He was a member of the firm of Jenny Bros., who are operating one of the largest dairy and cheese farms in Nebraska.
Always industrious and frugal in his habits and showing his regard for his fellow men by his honesty to them and his loyalty to their interests, Mr. Jenny was one of our first citizens, one whose influence will live after him and one who has had much to do with the upbuilding of our nation. There are left to mourn this sudden death, four brothers, Mell and Daniel of Leigh, Caspar, who resides in Oregon and Henry, who has remained in Switzerland and one sister, Mrs. Barbara Legler, who lives in Oregon.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock from the home. From there the remains were taken to St. Paul's church where Rev. Klotche conducted the last sad rites. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, May 11, 1910-
JENNY--The following from the Leigh World tells of the tragic death of Rudolph Jenny, a prominent farmer of Sherman township, Platte county:
Rudolph Jenny was the victim of a terrible accident which occurred about three o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, at the Carl Barjenbruch corner one mile south of the Leigh cemetery. In company with his nephew, Bennie, eleven-year-old son of Mell Jenny, he was bringing to town a large Holstein bull, weighing 2,280 pounds, which was to be shipped to Omaha that evening. Mr. Jenny was leading the animal and the boy was following, driving it. At the Barjenbruch corner the animal became weary and uneasy from the long walk and made several attempts to get away from it's keepers. Mr. Jenny headed the animal off each time but finally it became so infuriated that it attacked the old gentleman, knocking him to the ground and crushing his chest by falling upon Mr. Jenny with it's knees.
At this juncture Bennie showed great presence of mind and courage by seizing the rope which was tied to the ring in the animal's nose and jerking the animal off his uncle's body. The beast then turned upon the boy who dodged behind a telephone pole and finally succeeded in wrapping the rope about the pole, thus binding the mad animal fast.
Carl Barjenbruch witnessed the terrible scene but was unable to render assistance owing to the distance between them. A physician was called at once and the injured man was brought to Leigh were he expired two hours later in Dr. Lowrey's office.
Mr. Jenny was conscious almost to the last and peacefully relapsed into the eternal sleep which knows neither pain nor suffering.
Rudolph Jenny was born in Switzerland, January 29, 1852. At the age of twenty years he came to America and after spending a year in Wisconsin together with his twin brother, Mell, located upon the Platte county farm, seven miles south of town, which was his home until his death. He was a member of the firm of Jenny Bros., who are operating one of the largest dairy and cheese farms in Nebraska.
Always industrious and frugal in his habits and showing his regard for his fellow men by his honesty to them and his loyalty to their interests, Mr. Jenny was one of our first citizens, one whose influence will live after him and one who has had much to do with the upbuilding of our nation. There are left to mourn this sudden death, four brothers, Mell and Daniel of Leigh, Caspar, who resides in Oregon and Henry, who has remained in Switzerland and one sister, Mrs. Barbara Legler, who lives in Oregon.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock from the home. From there the remains were taken to St. Paul's church where Rev. Klotche conducted the last sad rites.
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1852 - 1910 (58 years)