Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1919 — THEIR AUTO TURNS TURTLE [ARTICLE]

THEIR AUTO TURNS TURTLE

And John Burris and William Lee Are Undergoing Repairs. Wright’s ambulance was called over near Mt. Ayr, a short distance west of the Curtis creek .bridge, at the noon hour Thursday to bring in the remains of John Burris and William Lee, who were doing some tile ditching over in that vicinity and who were returning from a trip to Mt. Ayr in the latter’s Ford car, when the car hit the ditch and the two men hit the ground. The accident occurred near W. B. Walters’ place, and a hurry-up call was sent to Rensselaer far the ambulance. After the men were brought here it was found that Lee’s left arm was dislocated and his face was badly cut. Burris was considerably bruised up, but not seriously hurt. It is rumored that possibly the water in the Curtis creek did not agree with the men and was really responsible 'for the accident.