Myers, Ora - Died 1897

MYERS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/16/2020 at 14:55:46

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 14, 1897 P 4 C 3, 4

Cedar Falls, Oct. 11.—A trolley car, loaded with passengers, on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Rapid Transit line today was precipitated over a thirty-foot embankment, three miles from the city. Ora Myers, traveling man, was killed outright. W. H. Morton, traveling for Taylor & Parrotte, hats and gloves, Chicago, is lying in an unconscious condition at Tremont house. Skull is depressed and otherwise seriously injured. Injuries may prove fatal. Thirteen others were cut, bruised, etc. This is the first accident the road has had.