The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-06-27
auto ACCIDENT
I CAUSES DEATH
Mrs. Julius EhIcrs, Of near SchIeswiu,
Killed and Husband and Two
Children Injured Friday
CAR RUNS OFF OF THE BRIDGE
Mrs. EhIers Pinned Under Car in Mud
and Water and Died Before She :.
Could be Taken Home

pant of the automobile owned by Ju-
lius Ehler, of Schleswig, met with in
jury Friday evening about O'Clock.
when the machine ran off bridge
and plunged into small creek twelve
feet below, pinning all the occupants
underneath it.
Mrs. Ehler was almost instantly
killed, the running board of the car
rested on her throat, choking her to
death. She was SO years of age. Her
husband had three ribs broken and
sustained other injuries that make his
recovery doubtful He is 60 years old.
Their two children, Elsie, s, and Hell
NUT, 10, had their chest crushed and
leg hurt respectively, but are prob.
ably not seriously hurt.
The scene of the accident was
small temporary bridge six miles
south of Ida Grove. A large mud
puddle standing on the approach to
the bridge, caused the machine to
skid, just as it started over the struc
ture. Mr.. Ehler had learned to run
the automobile only three weeks ago
when he bought the car.
Funeral services of the late Hans
Jassen were held here on Tuesday at
Friedens church, Rev. w. Wetzeler
conducting the services and the body
being laid to rest in Morgan cemetery.
Hans Christian Jassen was born on
Oct. Is, 1910, at Schobel, Schleswig-
Holstein, Germany, coming to Amer
ca in 1881, and settling on a farm in
this township, moving to Woodbury.
county ten years ago. He was married
twice but both times, his wife preced
ed him to his grave. He was the faith.
er of six children: Margaret, Anna,
Lena, Carl and Mat, still living and
Hans, deceased. -.
A large number of friends were pre-
sent to pay their last respects to the
old and revered friend, whose death
was caused by old age. r
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stem
der, Saturday, June 23rd, a girl.
The Misses Linda label and Hedwig
Chris tiansen ana Ben lessen, A1frGH
and Ernest Schmidt went
to Denfson Tuesday evening to attend
the dance at Midway Heights.
About sixty from here attended tho
tournament at Sac City Wednesday.
The firemen had their cart nicely de-
corated in patriotic colors. 1t was
late at night when the special returned
with the crowd. " *t
Rev. John Iversen and family, of
Glidden, were recent visitors here
his brothers, George and Hans and
their families. Rev. Iversen went from
here to Milwaukee to attend confer
ence while Ills family remained for
longer visit. ,
Mr.. Claus Krohnke returned Friday
from hardwood, where he had been
visiting his son, Adam and family.
Mrs. julius Krohnke and son, Harold,
spent few days in Ida Grove last
week while Mr.. julius Krohnke was in
Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Naeve and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Naeve, of Bronson,
spent Sunday here at the Henry Naeve
home .'
George and Herman Pipgras. of An
thon, came last week for visit with
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Anna Schwenn returned We'd
nesday from a weeks visit with her
SUI, WI dIlu g.. ~ ..Ihl
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Boysen are en-.
Miss Anna Petersen, of Car
roll, who arrived last week. - aatg
Albert Berndt who has been work
ing for H. w. Schmidt out of school
hours, is now working at the p. c.
Hollander clothing store. .&
e. X. Burch, of Denison came up on
Friday evening and called at the AL
bert Stoltenbeerg home and also at
tended the Red Cross meeting that
evening.
Mrs. Julius Wilke and children spent
a few days visiting with friends at
Manning last week.
Mrs. Louie Frahm and children,
spent the past week visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Mott
mann.
Mr.. Harry Bischel went to Aurelia,
last week to visit his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bischel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Peterson return
ed to their home at Sioux City last
Tuesday after visiting here at the
Peter Nelson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hollander, Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Hollander and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hollander attended
the birthday celebration of Mr.. Mar.
quardt in Denison Tuesday.
About $500 was subscribed to the
Red Cross Friday evening by those
the meeting and still more
has been promised. A Red Cross or
ganizatinn was formed after talks by
Mrs. SERVER and Mr.. ]. p. Conner, of
Denison.
Rev. w. r. Wetzeler attended Mis-
sion fest at Council Bluffs Sunday.
Mr.. Aug. Braase returned Friday
from Mitchell. S. D., from visit with
his brother, Fred and family.
A heavy wind storm and rain visited
Schleswig and vicinity Friday night,
about midnight. A number OF trees
were blown down; some windmills
were also blown over and several tele-
phone lines were put out of commits
sion. Haa r
Misses Clara and BERTHA Schultz