FRAZEY, Alice 1868 - 1916

FRAZEY, ELLIS, LYNN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/30/2022 at 13:28:12

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, July 3, 1916
Page 2, Columns 2 and 3

FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT YESTERDAY
Two Dead and Four Injured When Train Struck Car Near Farson

MRS. FRAZEY IS DEAD

Ottumwa, July 3.--3 p.m.--Mrs. A. V. FRAZEY died this afternoon shortly after 2:30 at the Ottumwa hospital (note: in Wapello Co., IA). She had been a sufferer from heart trouble previous to the accident, which rendered her condition more serious from the beginning.

Coroner's Jury Verdict.

We, the jury, find that Mrs. Manfield E. Dudgeon came to her death because of a collison (sic) between an auto operated and driven by Manfield E. Dudgeon and train No. 3 on the C., M. & St. P. on a railroad crossing one and one-half miles east of Farson on Sunday, July 2, 1916. We further find that the said Milwaukee railroad or its employes are not responsible in any manner for the death of said Mrs. Manfield E. Dudgeon.

John M. Schaefer.
Claud Younkers.
Jerry Shea.

Sunday afternoon gatherings in Fairfield were saddened by the news of a distressing automobile accident in which members of the A. V. FRAZEY family were seriously and perhaps fatally injured. Mrs. M. Dudgeon, one of the company, was instantly killed.

A more frightful accident than that with which Mansfield Dudgeon's car met at the Farson railroad crossing is impossible to imagine. The Ford car carring six persons was struck by a Milwaukee passenger train, bound for Ottumwa, at Farson. The train was late and was going at a high rate of speed.

The Farson crossing is a dangerous one, it being difficult to get a good view of the track. Mr. Dudgeon was driving his car and never knew of the train's presence until after he regained consciousness in the hospital. In the front seat were Mr. Dudgeon and A. V. FRAZEY and Carl Dudgeon, while Ellis FRAZEY was in the back sitting on a camp stool.

Persons who witnessed the horrible sight state that only the rear end of the car was struck. Had the automobile been two feet advanced the train would have missed it. The great speed of the train is said by eye witnesses to have hurled the automobile into the air fully 40 feet, and some of the victims were picked up a distance of 90 feet from the scene of the accident.

A. V. FRAZEY was the least injured of all the party. Mrs. Dudgeon was instantly killed. Her skull was not only fractured but split open. Mrs. FRAZEY was fearfully injured although on first examination at the hospital it was uncertain whether she or any of the injured, had broken bones. Mrs. FRAZEY had the flesh torn from her face, back and one leg. Her condition is very critical. It is not known to what extend she suffers from internal injuries and she has suffered from heart trouble.

Mr. Dudgeon is also in a most critical condition, suffering from severe internal injury. He has his nose broken and is badly bruised.

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the party had stopped at an old family cemetery. The Dudgeons had placed some flowers upon the graves of relatives laid to rest there and The stopping at the cemetery is the last thing that remains in the mind of Mr. Dudgeon, who was driving the car.

It is certain that no effort was made to "beat the train to it," as is sometimes the cause of accidents. Mr. Dudgeon was known as a very cautious man and a careful driver. In fact, he was said to be "afraid of his car."

As soon as possible after the accident the train was stopped and the crew went back rendering assistance. Mr. FRAZEY was the least injured and was able to assist in picking up and caring for the injured until all had been placed upon the train. He then fainted and was taken in that condition to the Ottumwa hospital with the other victims.

The accident occurred about 10:30 but it was twelve o'clock before Verl FRAZEY received word at Fairfield. Carl Stanford immediately took Verl and Miss Maud FRAZEY to the Ottumwa hospital. Mss FRAZEY, who is a nurse, remained at the hospital. Ellis was the last to regain consciousness, he recognizing his brother about five o'clock in the evening.

Dr. W. H. Conner and Rev. W. R. Keesey returned this afternoon from Ottumwa where they visited the FRAZEY family. Dr. Conner stated that all of the victims are badly bruised up and painfully injured but he hoped for a successful outcome for all. Ellis FRAZEY is perhaps the most seriously injured. His hips are hurt but it may be that no bones are broken. A. V. FRAZEY who was able to assist in caring for the others, is now in bed suffering from many bruises.

The inquest over the remains of Mrs. Dudgeon is being held in Ottumwa today. The train crew was detained in Ottumwa for that purpose. In the absence of the coroner the inquest is held before Squier N. B. Nossler. Brief depositons by Mr. Dudgeon and Mr. FRAZEY were taken at the hospital. It is not known whether or not a verdict will be rendered going father than a statement as to the cause of Mrs. Dudgeon's death.

The FRAZEY family is anxious to be brought to Fairfield, and if everything goes well this may be attempted in a day or two.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, July 5, 1916
Page 2, Column 3

FUNERAL OF MRS. FRAZEY FRIDAY

The funeral of Mrs. A. V. FRAZEY, who died Monday afternoon from injuries received in the automobile accident, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the Methodist church. The service will be in charge of Rev. W. R. Keesey, the pastor, and Dr. C. L. Tennant, of Mt. Pleasant.

A. V. FRAZEY and son Ellis were brought to Fairfield this afternoon from the Ottumwa hospital at Ottumwa, each seeming now able to stand the trip. They were brought in at 2:15 p.m. They were at once taken to the FRAZEY residence at 608 South Fifth street. This being the home of Miss Maud FRAZAY, she will be able to give them careful attention there. Ellis was taken in the ambulance, while Mr. FRAZEY was able to sit in an automobile.

Mr. FRAZEY appears to be on the road to speedy recovery, but Ellis is still in a serious condition. He has suffered an injury to his hips or spine which seems to render his legs helpless. He also had a very bad blow on the forehead and a long cut on the right side of his neck, which required several stitches.

Delmar FRAZEY has been spending the summer in Minnesota and was reached from the home of an aunt there.

The funeral of Mrs. Dudgeon will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service will be held in the Farson M. E. church. If the roads permit the remains will leave Ottumwa at 12 o'clock. Interment will take place in the Competine cemetery.

The Ottumwa Courier speaking of the inquest says:

"A fast mail train, speeding to make up time, hit the car directly in the center. None of the train crew, according to the testimony given at the inquest, saw the car and did not know of hitting it until the impact of the car and engine told them there was something wrong. The car was hurled a distance of seventy feet and its occupants just as far. Mrs. Dudgeon was killed instantly."

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, July 6, 1916
Page 2, Column 4

FRAZEY FUNERAL AT 2:00 P. M. FRIDAY

The funeral of Mrs. A. V. FRAZEY will be held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, instead of 2:30 as previously announced. The service will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Keesey and Dr. C. L. Tennant. The burial will take place in Evergreen cemetery.

The sad death of Mrs. FRAZEY came as a shock to the people of Fairfield after encouraging word had been received that she was recovering from the effects of the automibile accident of Sunday, July 2nd. Her death occurred at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Ottumwa hospital.

Alice ELLIS FRAZEY was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter ELLIS and was born March 19, 1868, in Penn township, Jefferson county, Iowa. She was married June 10, 1890, to A. V. FRAZEY at Pleasant Plain.

After their marriage they lived for about fifteen years in Hedrick, moving to Fairfield in 1905. To them were born four children, Vern, Delmer, Ellis and Lester, the last named having died in infancy. Besides the bereaved husband and sons she leaves her father and step-mother and one sister, Mrs. J. F. LYNN, of Ogilvie, Minn.

Mrs. FRAZEY has long been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church. She was a member of the Wesleyan Bible class and took an active interest in the various activities of the church. She was also a member of Rebekah lodge No. 96, I. O. O. F. Her kindly disposition made her much beloved and sympathy will be extended to the family both on account of this bereavement and the serious condition of the son and brother, Ellis, the outcome of whose injury is still uncertain.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.135. Husband Aurelius V. FRAZEY died in 1947 and was buried with her.