Hurley, Evelyn died 1919

HURLEY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/5/2021 at 20:31:25

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 28 Aug. 1919.

Just before going to press this afternoon we were informed of an automobile accident which occurred near West Union at about 11 a.m.

Mr. Jack Hurley, wife and four children, accompanied by Mrs. Shea and another young lady, all of Volga, were on their way to attend the fair at West Union when the accident occurred a short distance this side of the town.

The three-year old baby was instantly killed, Mrs. Hurley was severely injured and at this time is still unconscious, but there are hopes for her recovery. Mr. Hurley was bruised about the head and one of the daughters has a broken collar bone, a broken limb and some internal injuries. The other occupants of the car escaped injury.

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Added by S. Ferrall, 8/4/2019:

Evelyn Hurley, aged three, killed in auto accident while coming to fair. Her mother, Mrs. John J. Hurley of Volga, recovering from skull fracture. Eight people hurt to some extent.

~West Union Argo-Gazette, Wednesday, September 3, 1919 (in the "What's in this Week's Argo-Gazette" column, front page)

Also on the front page, same paper and date, in a much longer article that gives an account of the accident are the following details about the child, her parents & siblings:
"The little daughter Evelyn, aged three, was instantly killed, while Mrs. Hurley sustained a skull fracture, and her recovery was considered improbably for several days, but she is now thought to have a good chance for life."

The injuries of all members of the party were as follows: Evelyn Hurley, aged three, instantly killed. Hazel Hurley, aged five, leg broken, both collar bones broken, head and body bruised. Myrtle Hurley, aged eleven, bruised. Irene Hurley, aged thirteen, badly bruised. Mrs. John Hurley, mother of the four girls, skull fractured, and bad gash on back of head, two ribs broken, right shoulder fractured, was unconscious much of the time for days. John Hurley, many bruises and scratches."

"The funeral of the little girl was held Saturday. the remaining members of the family, except Mrs. Hurley, were able to be removed home by Friday."