Decatur Lady Killed Sunday By Automobile
Prominent Decatur Woman Fatally Hurt: Plan Funeral Here
Mrs. Mantie E. Erwin, age 69, widow of the late Daniel N. Erwin and prominent resident of this city, died at 12 o'clock Sunday night at West Palm Beach, Florida of injuries received when struck by an automobile.
According to word received by John Falk of Peru, formerly of this city and a brother of the deceased, Mrs. Erwin was struck down by a passing automobile. It is believed she was crossing the street, near the Forrestdale apartments, where she resided when hit by an auto. The Dixie Highway, one of the busiest routes in the country runs by the apartment building.
Mrs. Erwin went to West Palm Beach last January in company with her brother. Mr. Falk returned to Peru a few weeks ago, his sister deciding to remain until later.
Mrs. Erwin was a native of Adams county and a member of one of the pioneer families of this community. She was born in Union township, November 21, 1865, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Falk. She spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Following the death of Mr. Erwin in February 1933, she went to Fort Wayne and lived with her niece, Miss Mary Callow and other relatives. She was the owner of several valuable pieces of real estate in this city and returned here frequently to look after business matters.
The body will be brought here Wednesday or Thursday and taken to the Zwick Funeral home on North Second street from which place funeral services will be held. Services will be held either Thursday or Friday depending upon arrival of the body, Mr. Falk stated. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.
Stanley Callow of this city is a nephew of the deceased.
Prominent Decatur Woman Fatally Hurt: Plan Funeral Here
Mrs. Mantie E. Erwin, age 69, widow of the late Daniel N. Erwin and prominent resident of this city, died at 12 o'clock Sunday night at West Palm Beach, Florida of injuries received when struck by an automobile.
According to word received by John Falk of Peru, formerly of this city and a brother of the deceased, Mrs. Erwin was struck down by a passing automobile. It is believed she was crossing the street, near the Forrestdale apartments, where she resided when hit by an auto. The Dixie Highway, one of the busiest routes in the country runs by the apartment building.
Mrs. Erwin went to West Palm Beach last January in company with her brother. Mr. Falk returned to Peru a few weeks ago, his sister deciding to remain until later.
Mrs. Erwin was a native of Adams county and a member of one of the pioneer families of this community. She was born in Union township, November 21, 1865, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Falk. She spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Following the death of Mr. Erwin in February 1933, she went to Fort Wayne and lived with her niece, Miss Mary Callow and other relatives. She was the owner of several valuable pieces of real estate in this city and returned here frequently to look after business matters.
The body will be brought here Wednesday or Thursday and taken to the Zwick Funeral home on North Second street from which place funeral services will be held. Services will be held either Thursday or Friday depending upon arrival of the body, Mr. Falk stated. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.
Stanley Callow of this city is a nephew of the deceased.
Decatur Lady Killed Sunday By Automobile
Prominent Decatur Woman Fatally Hurt: Plan Funeral Here
Mrs. Mantie E. Erwin, age 69, widow of the late Daniel N. Erwin and prominent resident of this city, died at 12 o'clock Sunday night at West Palm Beach, Florida of injuries received when struck by an automobile.
According to word received by John Falk of Peru, formerly of this city and a brother of the deceased, Mrs. Erwin was struck down by a passing automobile. It is believed she was crossing the street, near the Forrestdale apartments, where she resided when hit by an auto. The Dixie Highway, one of the busiest routes in the country runs by the apartment building.
Mrs. Erwin went to West Palm Beach last January in company with her brother. Mr. Falk returned to Peru a few weeks ago, his sister deciding to remain until later.
Mrs. Erwin was a native of Adams county and a member of one of the pioneer families of this community. She was born in Union township, November 21, 1865, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Falk. She spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Following the death of Mr. Erwin in February 1933, she went to Fort Wayne and lived with her niece, Miss Mary Callow and other relatives. She was the owner of several valuable pieces of real estate in this city and returned here frequently to look after business matters.
The body will be brought here Wednesday or Thursday and taken to the Zwick Funeral home on North Second street from which place funeral services will be held. Services will be held either Thursday or Friday depending upon arrival of the body, Mr. Falk stated. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.
Stanley Callow of this city is a nephew of the deceased.
Prominent Decatur Woman Fatally Hurt: Plan Funeral Here
Mrs. Mantie E. Erwin, age 69, widow of the late Daniel N. Erwin and prominent resident of this city, died at 12 o'clock Sunday night at West Palm Beach, Florida of injuries received when struck by an automobile.
According to word received by John Falk of Peru, formerly of this city and a brother of the deceased, Mrs. Erwin was struck down by a passing automobile. It is believed she was crossing the street, near the Forrestdale apartments, where she resided when hit by an auto. The Dixie Highway, one of the busiest routes in the country runs by the apartment building.
Mrs. Erwin went to West Palm Beach last January in company with her brother. Mr. Falk returned to Peru a few weeks ago, his sister deciding to remain until later.
Mrs. Erwin was a native of Adams county and a member of one of the pioneer families of this community. She was born in Union township, November 21, 1865, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Falk. She spent her entire life in this county. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Following the death of Mr. Erwin in February 1933, she went to Fort Wayne and lived with her niece, Miss Mary Callow and other relatives. She was the owner of several valuable pieces of real estate in this city and returned here frequently to look after business matters.
The body will be brought here Wednesday or Thursday and taken to the Zwick Funeral home on North Second street from which place funeral services will be held. Services will be held either Thursday or Friday depending upon arrival of the body, Mr. Falk stated. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.
Stanley Callow of this city is a nephew of the deceased.
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