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MRS. A. O. MCGREW

Redwood City Denmocrat

October 12, 1893

In our last week’s issue in the Menlo Letter was the account of the accidental death of Mrs A.O. McGrew. From the husband of the deceased lady we learn the following in regard to this sad mishap.

Mrs. A.O. McGrew and Mrs. M. E. Dewing of 1005 California St., San Francisco, occupied the back seat. The accident took place about 4 p.m. Mrs. McGrew was holding her little granddaughter aged 2 1/2 years on her lap, when the back seat broke short off and they fell in the road. Mrs. McGrew struck on the back of her head and ruptured a blood vessel, she was immediately unconscious and remained so until her death which occurred at 7:15 that evening. Mrs. Dewing was badly cut about the head, her collar bone was broken, she was bruised on her left side from her shoulder to her feet. Her physician says she will, with care, be able to leave her bed in about six weeks. On the front seat was Mrs. W.R. Bissell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McGrew and her little son 2 1/2 years-the twin of the little girl-and Dora Dewing in her 11th year. The combined weight of all in the surrey would not exceed 550 pounds. It is said that only two weeks before the same vehicle had collapsed and had badly injured some ladies who were riding in it. The rig was hired from Solen’s Livery Stable in Menlo Park. Mr. McGrew and his daughter will continue to reside in their Menlo Park cottage.

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