Elmer Charley Stomm (1881-1924) Alternate

BROFFLE, FISHER, GORDON, MOSHER, NELSON, ORR, PETTIT, POHLMAN, ROSE, STOMM

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:52

August 5, 1881 --- July 31, 1924

KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Elmer Stomm of Omaha Is Victim and Jennie Rose Probably Fatally Injured.

OMAHA, Aug. 1. – Elmer Stomm, forty-six, Omaha, was killed, Mrs. Jennie Rose, formerly of Omaha, probably fatally injured, and Mrs. G. F. David, Omaha seriously injured in an automobile accident near Humboldt, Ia., Thursday. The car, driven by Mrs. David, turned turtle while traveling at a high rate of speed.

The same car ran over and killed Ray Jensen, a seven year-old boy in Omaha a short time ago, while Mrs. David was driving it, her husband said.

"The car is a hoodoo," David said. "We've had nothing but trouble since we got it."

Lincoln Journal Star --- Lincoln, Nebraska
August 1, 1924

ELMER STOMM IN TRAGIC DEATH

Dies of Injuries Received When Auto Turns Over into Ditch East of Humboldt.

Elmer Stomm was fatally injured Thursday morning, July 31 when the auto in which he was riding turned completely over on primary road Nov 10, about five mile: east of Humboldt. Jennie Orr Rose was seriously injured but will recover.

Mr. Stomm had been visiting his mother, Mrs. Henry Broeffle [Broffle], in Eagle Grove and was on his way to his home in Omaha when the accident occurred. Stomm was cruelly hurt by the weight of the car, his chest crushed and broken and a rib pierced his lung. Farmers from nearby oats field and autoists came to their assistance and took the injured man and woman to Humboldt. The doctors there decided they could do nothing for Stomm and he was taken at once to Fort Dodge in the Duncan ambulance. He died shortly after he reached the hospital.

Mrs. Rose was able to leave the hospital after a couple of days treatment and is now at the home of her sister, Mrs. None Thorne, in Eagle Grove. Miss Anna Pettit of Omaha, who was driving the car, was thrown clear of the wreckage and escaped with minor bruises. She stated that she was unable to make the turn because the steering wheel locked.

The pall bearers were intimate friends and former associates of the deceased. They were None Thorne, Otis Thorne, Clarence Orr, Joe Prehm, and the Reisman Brothers of Omaha.

The out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral were Manuel and Herman Reisman, Anna and Sarah Pettit, Mrs. Frank Pettit, all of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Watts, George Gordon, of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, of Des Moines, Emma and Selmer Olson, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pohlman, of Mason City, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Yoder, of Renwick.

To Mrs. Broeffle and the sorrowing relatives, the sympathy of the entire community is extended. Elmer was Mrs. Broeffle's first born, a kind, loving, obliging son, genial and generous with everybody. He not only carried insurance payable to his wife, but also to his sister, Mrs. Guy Fisher.

Obituary

The following obituary was prepared by Rev. E. A. Anderson:

Elmer Stomm was born in Keota, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1881. He met his death in an auto accident when his car was overturned about six miles east of Humboldt. He was rushed to the Fort Dodge hospital, where he died shortly afterwards. He passed to his reward Thursday morning, July 31, 1924, at the age of 42 years, 11 months and 20 days.

He came to Eagle Grove when a mere boy and grew to manhood here. He was a generous, kindhearted man and loved by his friends. He confessed faith in the Saviour and was baptized and united with the Baptist church of Eagle Grove in his youth.

He has been making his home in Omaha, Neb., since 1909, and was at the present time employed with the Omaha Bakers' Supply Co. He had been home for a visit with his mother and was returning to Omaha when the fatal accident happened.

He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Belle Pettit of Omaha, in August, 1911. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife; his mother, Mrs. Henry Broeffle, of Eagle Grove, his father having preceded him in death many years ago; his sister, Mrs. Guy Fisher; his half sister, Mrs. Stella Pohlman, Mason City, Iowa; three half brothers, Oscar Nelson, Eagle Grove, Frank Nelson, Des Moines, and Roy Nelson, Omaha. One half sister, Mrs. Daisy Mosher, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the home of his mother, Mrs. Henry Broeffle on Sunday at 1:30 p. m. and Sunday at the Methodist church at 2:00 p. m., in charge of Rev. E. A. Anderson. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends for the many kindnesses shown us during our recent bereavement. We thank all our neighbors who were so thoughtful and generous with their floral tributes. We thank all who furnished cars and for every act of kindness and esteem rendered during the time we needed the help, sympathy and assistance of everybody.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Broeffle, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pohlman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
August 7, 1924

[Transcriber’s Note: Obituary transcribed as published. Elmer C. Stomm buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Iowa, Gravestone Inscription: Aug. 5, 1881-July 31,1924. The Middle Name for Elmer Charley Stomm was taken for his World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Elmer Charley Stomm Race: White Age in Years: 36 [37] Birth Date: 5 Aug 1882 [1881] Residence Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Relative: Mrs. May Stomm. Elmer C. Stomm in the Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940 Date of Birth: Aug. 5, 1881 Age: 42 Years 11 Months, 26 Days Date of Death: July 31, 1924 Father: Andy Stomm Maiden Name Of Mother: Jennie Gordon Informant: Roy Nelson.

Henry Broffle & Jennie Broffle are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Iowa, Gravestone inscription: Henry Broffle Feb. 24, 1863-Jan. 22, 1931 Jennie Broffle Mar. 22, 1861-Aug 3, 1946. There seems to be some confusion regarding the Last name of Henry Broffle in the 1880 United States Federal census Name: Henry Broffle Age: 15 Birth Date: Abt 1865 Birthplace: New York Home in 1880: Eagle, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA Race: White Gender: Male Relationship to Head of House: Son Martial status: Single Father’s Name: William A. Broffle Father’s Birthplace: New York Mother’s Name: Eliza Broffle Mother’s Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Works on Farm. Henry Braffle in Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940 Name: Henry Braffle Date of Birth: Feb. 24th 1863 Age: 67 years 10 months 18 days. Father: William Braffle Mother: Eliza Henderson Informant: Jennie Braffle.

Iowa, Marriage Records, 1923-1937 for Ulick Nelson and Jennie Stomm: Name: Ulick Nelson Gender: Male Race: White Age: 33 Birth Year: abt 1857 Birth Place: Denmark Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1890 Marriage Place: Wright, Iowa, USA Father: E. P. Nelson Mother: Mary Stan Spouse: Jennie Stomm. Jennie was also married to John Rounds following her marriage to Ulick Nelson Name: Jennie Nelson [Jennie Gordon] Gender: Female Marital status: Married Race: White Birth Date: 1858 Birth Place: Iowa Marriage Date: 22 Oct 1901 Marriage Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa Marriage Age: 43 Father: Charles Gordon Mother: Mary E. Golliher Spouse: John W. Rounds]