Manchester Democrat., 1921-09-28
INJURIES FATAL
TO MRS. S. K. MYERS
STRUCK BY EARLVILLE CAR ON
ON MAIN STREET LAST
WEDNESDAY EVENING
STRONG LIGHTS BLIND DRIVER
Release Comes to Mrs. Allen ShOffner
After Many Months OF Painful
Illness

Mrs. S. X. Myers passed away at
her home on East Union Street Thurs
day evening, September 22Ed, 1871.
her death being caused from injuries
she received when she was struck by
car the evening before, on East Main
street. 1t appears that Mrs. Myers
had started to go to the home of her
brother, A. e. Peterson, and just as
she was crossing Main street the cleo
trio lights were out, and car was
coming from the east with glarins
headlights. The glaring head lights no
2doubt confused Mrs. Myers, and also
blinded Mr., w. r. Cairns, the driver
Of the car when struck Mrs. Myers.
The force of the car threw Mrs. Myers
against the curb, causing fracture
of the skull. Mrs. Myers never re-
gained consciousness, and death fol-
lowed on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Cairn stopped mis- car instantly
and gave such assistance as he could
but the driver of the car with tne
glaring lights not as much as slowed
up his speed but went on his way as
though nsthing had happened Mr..
Cairns and his wife are not held re-
sponsible for the tragedy in any way.
Both feel keenly the gravity of the
tragedy and both have been SO un-
nerved that they We're obliged to taxi
to their beds and were under the care
ofstheir family physician.
Ifiany blame is attached to anyone
it certainly must be to the party driv-
ing the car with the bright lights.
Elizabeth A. Peterson was born
June 26th, 1852, at La Porte,
Indiana. Her girlhood was spent at
La Pore and she was educated in her
native state. She came, to Manchestes
as young woman, and in September,
1880, she was united in marriage with
VIM. H. Seeds. who passed away here
in 1894. She was united in marriage
with Mr.. S. K. Myers on April Srd,
1901.
She is survived by the husband, one
sister, Mrs. Hannah r. Jarrett, of
North Judson, Indiana; one brother, a.
u. Peterson of Manchester; a nephew,
Arthur R. jarrett Of Hammond, In
diana: two step sons. Judge E. e.
Seeds OF Washington, d. c.; Chas. y
Seeds Of this city; and a step daugE-.
ter, Mrs. Emily Hadley of Sioux City,
Iowa als
Funeral services were held at the
home on East Union Street. Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev, s. f..
Beatty having charge of the services.
Owing to the fact that Judge E. F.
Seeds of Washington, d. c.. was unable
to reach Manchester until late Satur-
day night, the interment services were
held on Sunday afternoon in Oakland
cemetery. Among the relatives and
friends here from distance for the
funeral were Mrs. W. c. Lathrop.
daughter 70 Mr.. Myers, and residing
in Norton, Kansas Miss Florence Rid
deli of Rockford, Illinois; DR.. and
Mrs. M. E. Dittmer of Colesburg; Mrs.
Jessie Riddell Of Strawberry Point:
Mrs c. G. Green of Chicago; Mr.sand
Mrs. Mert j. Dodge of Strawberry
Point; and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge
and son Harold of Lamont.
The tragic death Of Mrs. Myers
brings sorrow to the hearts of mauy
who knew her so we'll in life. She
was member Of the Methodist church
and woman of unusual refinement,
and because of her kindly nature SIZE
made friends wherever she went. She
was devoted wife and kind neigh
bor and true friend. and many will
miss her in the days to come.
Profound sympathy is felt for Mr..
Myers and the brother and sister, and
all who were attached to her by the
home ties.-