The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-08-30
v. J. sTINS0N KILLED BY
HIS AUTO OVERTURN|NG
Neck Broken When Seat Strikes
Him, Causing His Death in a
Few Moments

So AiVii H. W. Dyer, auditor of
tne Nevada Central Railway at Aus
TN, announcing that w. J. Stinson.
VINO was returning to Eureka with
Mr.. Ernst's family from an automo-
bile trip to Sparks and Reno. had
been killed that afternoon on Austin
hill by the overturning of his auto.
but that his family had escaped in
jury and were then safe at his home
in Austin.
The telegram gave some particu-
lars, and the SENTINEL posted a bull
letln Sunday morning announcing
the unfortunate accident.
The news of Mr.. Stinson's death
was received with sincere regret by
many in Eureka whose friendship he
had made during his several months
residence here. He was a gentle
man in manner and speech, and those
who had become best acquainted
with him here spoke in terms of
praise of his many good qualities.
Mrs. Ernst, her son, Archie, and
daughter, Esther, returned to Eu-
reka from Austin by Mondays train.
That they were not also victims of
the auto accident seems providential.
Mr.. Stinson's remains were taken
to Renofor burial, and arrangements
were made for the funeral to be held
upon the arrival of his son from Ell
Paso, Texas.
The following account of the dis
astrous accident was given the SEN
TINEL by Mrs. Ernst:
Detailed Account Of Auto Accident
On u trip from Eureka to Reno,
Nevada, we never had a puncture
or tire trouble of any kind. On our
return, between Fallon and Austin,
we had several punctures and one
blowout. We arrived in Austin Sat
urday about l:50 p. m. Went to the
international Hotel, ate a warm
lunch, and rested a couple of hours.
Left Austin about 5 p. m. While
ascending the Austin summit, COM
ing this way, Esther and Archie be-
came very nervous and jumped out
of the car twice. | insisted on
their remaining in the al as | had
all the confidence in Mr.. Stinson's
driving, and also his car, which had
never failed him before. | asked
him if he was sure it would make it.
He said, Twill go over it slick as a
knife" On this assurance | had the
children get in the a again, but he
said. They are nervous, let them
walk and | will stop when we get on
top of the summit"
At this both children jumped out
again. We looked back and saw a
team and buggy close to the rear of
the ar. The two men in the buggy
did not seem to realize the danger
they we're in, should our brakes re-
fuse to work. Mr.. Stinson said,
I'm afraid I'll back into that
buggy" At that his engine failed
him. He started to back. The chill
dren cried for US to jump, but he
said, Don't leave me-" thought
he meant that it would not be neces-
sary to jump so | remained. He APP
piled his brakes, threw gear in low,
and turned car to right to run it into
the bank and avoid striking the
buggy.
The rear wheels climbed the bank,
which at that point is about 30 feet
high and almost perpendicular, and
about that much lower on the other
side. This caused the a to tip over
on the right side, which was down
hill. demolishing the gearing wheel,
and part of the top and wind shield.
Mr.. Stinson said as the a tipped
over on its side, 'Oh God" Only a
few seconds elapsed before it turned
completely over, pinning Mr.. Stlnson
and myself under the car. Inc
back of the front seat struck nm
across the back of the neck, and me
across the waist line. He asked me
if | was hurt, and told me to do the
best | could to get clear of the a T
lust then something struck me IN
the back and pushed me about foot'
which cleared my head and shoulders
- haraath the car. One OF the