This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EMERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/306 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 24, 1918, page 1 A.J. EMERSON MEETS DEATH UNDER AUTO A.J. Emerson, 77 years old and a resident of Hood River up to a few years ago, was killed near Medford the last of the week by being run over by an auto. Mr. Emerson had been out on a fishing trip with a number of friends. When the party were ready to start back Mr. Emerson started to crank the car. His friends urged him not to attempt this because of his age, but he insisted upon doing so. As he spun the motor the car leaped forward, knocked Mr. Emerson down and ran over him, the injuries resulting in his death. The body was brought to Hood River yesterday for interment. Mrs. Emerson accompanied the remains. Before moving to Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson owned a ranch near the Barrett school. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.