Silas Dwight Kain Obituary

Silas Dwight Kane [sic] died at 10 o'clock Wednesday night at his home on East Fifth street as the result of paralysis.

Last Saturday afternoon while hauling straw on Henry Eschman's farm near town, the boom pole slipped and threw him to the ground, alighting upon his head. This fall is the direct cause of his death, as it brought on paralysis. He lay unconscious for quite a while before being discovered and removed to his home.

The family physician was summoned and made careful examination of the unfortunate man, but could offer no hope. It was a fatal case of paralysis, and death was a matter of but a few days and might come at any moment.

Mr. Kain was 72 years of age and had resided in Dresden all his life. He was a paper hanger, which trade he followed until becoming incapacitated by infirmities caused by age and illness.

He was a member of Co. F, 62nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, having been mustered into the services at Camp Chase at Columbus, October 7, 1861, and served three years. He was appointed Corporal, Nov. 1, 1861; Sergeant, July 1, 1862; 1st Sergeant, July 25, 1863; promoted to 1st Lieutenant, Nov. 10, 1864, and come out of the service a veteran, an honor all soldiers are proud of.

Mr. Kain is survived by his widow and five children as follows: William Kane [sic], of Zanesville; Edward Kain, of California; Mrs. Ogden H. Henderson and Misses Lillie and Bessie Kain, all of the home.