Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1917 — NORTH JUDSON AUTO WRECKED [ARTICLE]

NORTH JUDSON AUTO WRECKED

Mrn. Pierre Thompson Injured When Two Fords Collide. Mri. .. Pierro Thompson of North Judson was “injured and her brother, C. C. Reprogffe, and two companions, a young lady and gentleman, were considerably shaken up when the Ford car in which they were returning homo from a visit to Rensselaer (was wrecked at the Eigelsbach corner about five miles northeast of town at 5 o’clock Sunday evening. Mrs. Thompson and companions had been to this city to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Rej>logle, and also to visit the grave of her husband, who was. buried hero several weeks ago. As they neared the Eigelsbach corner they overtook two other cars and, being in a hurry, desired to pass them, both being driven moderately. The rear car of the two was passed safely and they then started to pass the leStting car, which was at that moment rounding the corner. ,This car was being driven by A. O. Moore of Hanging Grove township, and he was accompanied by Mrs. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. William Daugherty. Mr. Replogle, who was driving the North Judson car, started to pass Mr. Moore’s car to the latter’s right, and Mr. Moore, who did not know that another car was near, turned to the right after he passed the corner, and at this instant the two cars came together. The rear wheels of the Replogle machine skidded and the car turned over once and a half, alighting on Its side. All of the occupants were thrown out but none seem to have been seriously Injured except Mrs. Thompson, whose back was severly wrenched and who was in considerable pain. Mr. Moore telephoned to Rensselaer for a physician and also rendered other assistance. J. J.

Eigelsbach, who had, been to his farm, brought the wrecked party to town in his machine and Mrs. Thompson was taken to the county hospital, where she now is. The wrecked car was brough: to town and reiiaired and the othe£ members of the patty returned home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Thompson will probably be required to rema ih at the hospital several days, although she is reported to be mak-, ing good-improvement. The accident seems to have been | caused by Mr. Replogle attempting; to pass Mr. Moore to the right in-1 stead of to the left as usudl, aqdj the further fact' that Mr. Moore ■ did not know another car was near, J as no -warning of any kind washeard by him. I