Nelson P. Phillips (1923)

PHILLIPS

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 11/16/2010 at 08:06:00

Winterset Madisonian – May 31, 1923
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Two Deaths and Three Accidents Sadden Homes In This Community.

A series of casualties occurred in this community, bringing death or critical injuries to several persons.

Nelson Phillips, 19 year old son of Chester Phillips of Peru, was killed on Saturday night on his way home from Winterset. He was driving his car, one young man being with him. Just what happened is not definitely known, but the car was overturned, killing Phillips. His companion, although thrown a considerable distance was unhurt. Funeral services were held at Peru on Monday, with burial in Peru cemetery.

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