The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

was travelling at a slower rate of
speed, and in skidding off the bridge
it landed half on top or the other ma
chine and half in the water, throwing
the driver, Charles e. Johnson out or
the car and Eva Johnson and David
johnson from the rear seat pinning
them both under water. ,...
Farmers living near the scene were
attracted by the barking of dog and
arrived in time to save David johnson
from drowning. Sheriff Mcdonald OF
Moorhead was at once notified and left
for the scene with Coroner c. G.
Vincent and Undertaken A. J. Wright
Sheriff Mcdonald said today. that
the sight which met their eyes upon
arriving at the scene Of the accident
was the worst he had ever seen. Mr..
Johnson was lying beside his car, dead,
with his left eye gouged out and his
forehead smashed. as if he had been
struck by some portion of the car.
Woman's Head Held by Car,
All that could be seen Of Miss John
son was her hand projecting from the
ice and water. She had been pinned
underneath the front of the car part
| OF the machine resting on the side Of
her head. Several men were unable
to lift it until block and tackle had
been provided from the Messner farm
| a short distance away.
T1O'O NCHdlVS WOOTHSaQs
The two victims were placed in Mr..
Wright's automobile and taken to his
undertaking parlors in Moorhead,
where the remains now lie, awaiting
| arrangements for the funeral.
Besides David Johnson, Mr.. John
son is survived by his wife and anoth-
er son, % years old. They were noti-
fed Of the tragedy early today by
John Anderson, 1926, Fourth avenue
north. Fargo, brother law of Mr..
Johnson. David Johnson was brought
from the Messner farm to Mr.. Ander-
sons home this morning. His condi- |
ton is not serious.
The time of the second accident last
night was fixed by David's watch.
which had stopped at S:55 o'clock be-
cause of the water.
The four Hendrum men, all hayine |
received quite serious injuries, under |
went X-ray examinations at st. Luke's !
hospital this afternoon. 1t Is believed |
by DR.. o. J. Hagen and DIR. A. J. |
kaess that all Of the injured men will
recover.
Sharp Turn to Blame.
Mr.. Stennes, who seemed to be the |
least injured. he having only sustain !
ed fractured foot. said today he was /
unable to remember all the incidents
occurring during the accident. but is of |
the opinion that Mr.. Bolstad un-
familiar with the sharp turn in the |
road. was driving too fast probably at
a rate Of about fifteen miles an hour. |
Coroner Vincent Of Moorhead, stated
this morning that an inquest probably |
would be held. County Atty. C. q. |
Dosland adm other Clay county officials
are exceedingly indignant over the fact !
that Georgetown township officials
have allowed the bridge. which is
located on section No. 33. to remain in
such dangerous condition. An effort
will be made at once to have the
condition remedied
This afternoon DR.. Hagen reported
that the four injured men were
progressing as we'll as could be expect
ed. Ole Bolstad received double
fracture Of the leg and a severe cut
over the eye, but his condition is con-
sidered encouraging.
Mr.. Estensen suffers fractured hip !
and serious injuries to the right wrist |
His son. Ernest. was painfully hurt in |
the left knee. The fractured foot of
Stennes will cause little trouble, the
doctor said.