Tragic LaPorte Auto Tragedy Claims Four Women
Four women die when an automobile is struck by a Pere Marquette train four miles north of La Porte. Driver Edwin W Shurz escapes with minor injuries as the vehicle is destroyed at the crossing viewed only moments before impact. Families of Morrison and Andrews prominent in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette Ry
Laporte
Springville Road
Mary Edith Morrison-Shurz
Fancie Heinze
Sara A. Shafer
William Darling-Brace
Edwin W. Shurz
Heinze
Shafer
George L
Katherine Pratt-Andrews
Shurz
Henry D
Mary N. Morrison
Andrew
Morrison
Mrs C L Small Remembered In Laporte Obituary
Mrs Mann and family are cited in Laporte records with Mr Mann as county treasurer. The deceased Mrs Mann, longtime resident of Westville and Laporte, belonged to Westville Chapter OES and Laporte Chapter 280, with Baptist church ties and various social groups. Survived by husband F C Mann and three daughters Marjorie Ruth Mary, plus a father, mother, two brothers E G and D Le Small, and five sisters, the note says. The family moved to Laporte in 1897 when Mr Mann began his county role, and mourners extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Small
F. C
Manon
Marjorie
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