This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gruber Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/164 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, February 26, 1917 PETER GRUBER IS THROWN FROM HORSE AND KILLED The vicinity of Union was thrown into gloom Friday when Peter Gruber, one of the young farmers of that community was thrown from his horse and almost instantly killed while riding home from Union where he had been looking after some trading. The tragedy occurred on the highway about halfway between the town of Union and the home of Simon Gruber, father of the unfortunate young man and with whom he resided. The tragedy occurred late in the afternoon and no one was present when the unfortunate accident took place. The horse on which Mr. Gruber was riding evidently became restless and threw the young man to the roadway and then the animal fell and crushed Mr. Gruber in a terrible manner, causing almost instant death. The body was found by passers by and taken to the home of the parents where it remained until the funeral services Saturday. Mr. Gruber was thirty-three years of age and unmarried and had made his home with his parents assisting them in the conduct of the farm. Th! e death has caused great regret in the locality where the unfortunate victim has long resided and his parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their loss.