Frank Hannah, operator of the grain elevator at Masonville, was instantly killed when his car plunged off the bridge and into several feet of water, pinning Mr. Hannah beneath its weight. The accident occurred at about 6:30 Monday evening. Mr. Hannah had been at home for his supper, and had planned to take his family and some friends from Masonville for a trip during the evening. Mr. Hannah was driving west, and as he made the turn to drive across the bridge, he apparently lost control of the machine. The marks on the planks would indicate that he came near striking the railing on the west side of the bridge. The steering gear to the machine was very loose, and it is believed that this was the cause of the car leaving the bridge. The railing on the left side of the bridge was carried away by the impact, and the car made a complete turn-over and landed upside down in about two feet of water. The driver was pinned underneath the machine and completely under water.
ESCAPE OF CHILD Vivian, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, was seated on the front seat with her father, holding in her arms a little doll. All that the little one can remember is that she was thrown into the water, but has a vivid recollection as to the identical spot where she crawled up the steep embankment. How a child five years old managed to get out of the water, which in one place appears to be three of four feet deep, is a mystery that no one will ever solve. At any event she managed to get out and ran home and told her mother what happened. The mother rushed to the scene of the tragedy to find her husband fastened under the car.
Mr. Hannah was born in Platt county, Illinois, July 31st. He spent all of his early life in Illinois. On October 16th, 1912, he was united in marriage with Miss Effie Barclay. In 1909 Mr. Hannah came to Delaware county, and located at Masonville. For some time he has been employed by Gifford & Matthews of Cedar Rapids, as manager of their elevator at Masonville.
He was a straight forward and honest young business man, and was respected by a large circle of friends, and by his business associates.
He is survived by his wife, and the little daughter, Vivian, who has such miraculous escape from death; two brothers, Ray and Hugh Hannah of Lodge, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Havlik of Thompson, Nebraska; the Misses Frances and Verna Hannah of White Heath, Illinois; and his mother, Mrs. Ella McKinley of White Heath, Illinois. All of the brothers and sisters, and the mother are expected to arrive Thursday morning. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. Church of Masonville, and Rev. Mr. Cooper of Greeley. Interment will be in the Masonville cemetery. One son, Duane preceded the father.
The tragic death of Mr. Hannah comes with crushing force to the wife who is all but prostrate with grief. Mr. Hannah was a kind and devoted husband and father, and the sorrow that has come so suddenly to the family, is shared by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - July 23, 1919
ESCAPE OF CHILD Vivian, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, was seated on the front seat with her father, holding in her arms a little doll. All that the little one can remember is that she was thrown into the water, but has a vivid recollection as to the identical spot where she crawled up the steep embankment. How a child five years old managed to get out of the water, which in one place appears to be three of four feet deep, is a mystery that no one will ever solve. At any event she managed to get out and ran home and told her mother what happened. The mother rushed to the scene of the tragedy to find her husband fastened under the car.
Mr. Hannah was born in Platt county, Illinois, July 31st. He spent all of his early life in Illinois. On October 16th, 1912, he was united in marriage with Miss Effie Barclay. In 1909 Mr. Hannah came to Delaware county, and located at Masonville. For some time he has been employed by Gifford & Matthews of Cedar Rapids, as manager of their elevator at Masonville.
He was a straight forward and honest young business man, and was respected by a large circle of friends, and by his business associates.
He is survived by his wife, and the little daughter, Vivian, who has such miraculous escape from death; two brothers, Ray and Hugh Hannah of Lodge, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Havlik of Thompson, Nebraska; the Misses Frances and Verna Hannah of White Heath, Illinois; and his mother, Mrs. Ella McKinley of White Heath, Illinois. All of the brothers and sisters, and the mother are expected to arrive Thursday morning. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. Church of Masonville, and Rev. Mr. Cooper of Greeley. Interment will be in the Masonville cemetery. One son, Duane preceded the father.
The tragic death of Mr. Hannah comes with crushing force to the wife who is all but prostrate with grief. Mr. Hannah was a kind and devoted husband and father, and the sorrow that has come so suddenly to the family, is shared by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - July 23, 1919
Frank Hannah, operator of the grain elevator at Masonville, was instantly killed when his car plunged off the bridge and into several feet of water, pinning Mr. Hannah beneath its weight. The accident occurred at about 6:30 Monday evening. Mr. Hannah had been at home for his supper, and had planned to take his family and some friends from Masonville for a trip during the evening. Mr. Hannah was driving west, and as he made the turn to drive across the bridge, he apparently lost control of the machine. The marks on the planks would indicate that he came near striking the railing on the west side of the bridge. The steering gear to the machine was very loose, and it is believed that this was the cause of the car leaving the bridge. The railing on the left side of the bridge was carried away by the impact, and the car made a complete turn-over and landed upside down in about two feet of water. The driver was pinned underneath the machine and completely under water.
ESCAPE OF CHILD Vivian, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, was seated on the front seat with her father, holding in her arms a little doll. All that the little one can remember is that she was thrown into the water, but has a vivid recollection as to the identical spot where she crawled up the steep embankment. How a child five years old managed to get out of the water, which in one place appears to be three of four feet deep, is a mystery that no one will ever solve. At any event she managed to get out and ran home and told her mother what happened. The mother rushed to the scene of the tragedy to find her husband fastened under the car.
Mr. Hannah was born in Platt county, Illinois, July 31st. He spent all of his early life in Illinois. On October 16th, 1912, he was united in marriage with Miss Effie Barclay. In 1909 Mr. Hannah came to Delaware county, and located at Masonville. For some time he has been employed by Gifford & Matthews of Cedar Rapids, as manager of their elevator at Masonville.
He was a straight forward and honest young business man, and was respected by a large circle of friends, and by his business associates.
He is survived by his wife, and the little daughter, Vivian, who has such miraculous escape from death; two brothers, Ray and Hugh Hannah of Lodge, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Havlik of Thompson, Nebraska; the Misses Frances and Verna Hannah of White Heath, Illinois; and his mother, Mrs. Ella McKinley of White Heath, Illinois. All of the brothers and sisters, and the mother are expected to arrive Thursday morning. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. Church of Masonville, and Rev. Mr. Cooper of Greeley. Interment will be in the Masonville cemetery. One son, Duane preceded the father.
The tragic death of Mr. Hannah comes with crushing force to the wife who is all but prostrate with grief. Mr. Hannah was a kind and devoted husband and father, and the sorrow that has come so suddenly to the family, is shared by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - July 23, 1919
ESCAPE OF CHILD Vivian, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hannah, was seated on the front seat with her father, holding in her arms a little doll. All that the little one can remember is that she was thrown into the water, but has a vivid recollection as to the identical spot where she crawled up the steep embankment. How a child five years old managed to get out of the water, which in one place appears to be three of four feet deep, is a mystery that no one will ever solve. At any event she managed to get out and ran home and told her mother what happened. The mother rushed to the scene of the tragedy to find her husband fastened under the car.
Mr. Hannah was born in Platt county, Illinois, July 31st. He spent all of his early life in Illinois. On October 16th, 1912, he was united in marriage with Miss Effie Barclay. In 1909 Mr. Hannah came to Delaware county, and located at Masonville. For some time he has been employed by Gifford & Matthews of Cedar Rapids, as manager of their elevator at Masonville.
He was a straight forward and honest young business man, and was respected by a large circle of friends, and by his business associates.
He is survived by his wife, and the little daughter, Vivian, who has such miraculous escape from death; two brothers, Ray and Hugh Hannah of Lodge, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Havlik of Thompson, Nebraska; the Misses Frances and Verna Hannah of White Heath, Illinois; and his mother, Mrs. Ella McKinley of White Heath, Illinois. All of the brothers and sisters, and the mother are expected to arrive Thursday morning. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. Church of Masonville, and Rev. Mr. Cooper of Greeley. Interment will be in the Masonville cemetery. One son, Duane preceded the father.
The tragic death of Mr. Hannah comes with crushing force to the wife who is all but prostrate with grief. Mr. Hannah was a kind and devoted husband and father, and the sorrow that has come so suddenly to the family, is shared by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - July 23, 1919
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