Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1919 — CAR TURNS OVER; ONE DEAD [ARTICLE]

CAR TURNS OVER; ONE DEAD

James Marsh Killed Instantly, Joseph Wright Seriously Hurt. Lafayette, August 16. —James Marsh, age 16, was instantly killed and Joseph Wright, age 20, was seriously injured Friday between Earl Park and Fowler, Benton county, when an automobile in which they were riding overturned. They were on their way to Earl Park to get some ice cream, having worked all day as farm bands. The driver lost control of the machine in some loose gravel. Both lads were caught beneath the car, Marsh’s skull being crushed. Wright was hurt internally and several ribs were broken.