Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 298, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1915 — ICY PAVEMENTS CAUSE ACCIDENTS [ARTICLE]

ICY PAVEMENTS CAUSE ACCIDENTS

Mr|. Zack Campbell Fractures Hip and Mrs. Julia Dafy Cut Gash In Head Frohn Falls.

'Mrs. Zack Campbell, residing in the house just west of the jail, fell shortly after noon today and sustained a broken hip. Mrs. Campbell was performing her household duties and had stepped out on the back porch, where the accident occurred. Dr. Kresler was called and found that the fracture was an extremely serious one. Mrs. Campbell is past 60 years of age. Another accident due to the thin layer of ice that has covered the ground for the past several days was that of Mrs. Julia Day. The accident occurred at her home in the east part of town. She flipped on the steps of the porch, falling on her head and cutting a deep gash, necessitating the taking of three stitches to close the WfOUnd in her scalp. Dr. English was in attendance. It is hoped that the ice will quickly melt and saVe others from serious accidents.* Many people take to the roads in walking to and from their business duties, as the heavy wagons and horses break up the icy surface and there is not so much danger of falling. -