Myrtle Mary Yoder 1901-1906

YODER

Posted By: Sheryl McClure (email)
Date: 2/26/2003 at 21:32:30

Unknown paper, 1906

Iowa City, Ia., Sept. 28--Little Myrtle Yoder, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Yoder, prominent citizens of Sharon township, was killed yesterday while playing in the yard by being struck by a heavy board, which fell some distance from the oatbin. It struck her across the back of her neck violently and unconsciousness followed. She lingered thus for several hours, but never regained consciousness. Her father ws driving to town, when the child was discovered, and when he reached the city a message was brought to him telling him she was dead.