The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-09-01
LEVI MYERS KILLED
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT


ftdent NuuuuN hiteTuooh W
of which the aged Mr.. Levi Myers,
one of the best known of the Older
citizens of the county. died at the
home of his son. Mat Myers on the
Hustonville pike Tuesday. Mrs. My
crs was badly bruised M when she
was also thrown from the buggy IN
which the couple were riding, but
II is not believed that her injuries
will prove fatal, though quite Sc
rious.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Myers were return
ing from a visit TO relatives ~ the
Nest End, about three o'clock sun
day afternoon aud it was near the
nike tunnel under the Queen y Tres
cent track on the lIustonville ROAD
that the dreadful affair occurred,
Mr.. Jake Myers, son OF the deceas'u
VA. driving in front of his iaiher
and mother. when n rig, being ur'-
on nv several Young people al inc
West End. passed him. IL = ne
Ieycd that the occupants ot TINS We
n,cle did not see the buggy OF the
cider Mr.. and MI. Myers. directly
behind that Of Jake Myers. Tor the'
turneJ into the roadway again atter
passing the first rig. aud crashed
full into the horse and vehicle beng
driven by the couple behind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers were driving
"A youn. horse. which instantly bolt
ed. and breaking the cross bar, over
iarned the buggy and hurled the oc-
.upants 10 the gDund. Mr.. Myers
- believed 10 have been dragged Tor
some distance ~ the horse ran tie
WAS picked M IT, an unconscious
condition and both he and Mrs. NY
ers were immediat ely taken to their
home and PLY summoned.
An examination showed that sew
eral of Mr.. Myers ribs were broken.
one of them puncturng lung: ana
h. was otherwise seriously injured.
Mr.. Myers was 81 YEAR Of age AMI
Lad little strength to combat such
Serious injuries After lingering un-
all Tuesday. the Great Physician
Himself took charge of his ease aud
me passed over the river. freed from
all suffering and woe.
Funeral services we're conducted
at the home of his son. Mr.. Mat My
ers on Wednesday morning and
were attended by large number of
friends aud loved ones. for he was
one - ithe best known Farmers III the
West End of the county and gcner-
ally esteemed ard beloved. The
services were short and impressive
conducted by Rev. j. j. Dickey, of
the Methodist church.
A Friends Tribute
l.ce'F Myers was born M Wash
.ugton county. ny, August 9th 1877.
ia early lite he removed Ia Casey
county where he married Miss Mar
'ha Brovn Jan 30. 1861. To them
, were born seven children who are all
living IA, tollow~: Mrs. Annie r.
Nilohcr. Mrs. james Me~ser. Vim. r.
Myers aud Mat l.. Myers. of Lincoln
county, Mrs james DcverS. of Cas-
"y county. Sidney J. Myers. of En-
bank. Pulaski couaty aud j. j. Mycrs
al Garrard.
In 1898 Ma. Myers removed to
Lincoln county where he resided nm
ill hiS death which occurred Aug.
2Slh 1917. Mr.. Myers was man of
high principle. liz word was ~
~ his bond. lie ENJOYED the con-
iidence of his neighbors in high
degree. Tie was "A good. neiyhb"r. a
good citizen. mn exceedingly kind
husband. aud father. Ills children
were his wealth. For them he lived
and .laborod. He took great pains
To tram them the habits of industr,
To integrity. To honesty. aud neigh
borliness. Nor was his labor in vain
Their devotion to him was no less
than his To them.
While Mr. Myers was not pro-
fessed Christian yet he had pro.
found respect for Christianity an 1
supporter tht HStdutioflN oi thf
.hurch. lie was hosritable and he.
mevolrni In MIN the needy alwars
found friend. 'or several pas,
Winters the grip ;riDeriled his life,
but ms. remarkable ''iiality, conquer
ed the disease and he fingered still to
bless his children and friends. l
Today We minele our tears with
that Of those that loved him dearest
aud will miss him most. Especially
" do we sympathize with her who |
Travelled with him so many years. |
over life's weary way aud is now
left to go alone. the remainder of
.he WAY. TO those that mourn we
offer the consolation Of our holy |
religion. To his seven children. his
20 grand children and his three
rreat grand children he has left
heritage, of good name and an
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