Legless man Hangs self, Alonzo Stivers Uses Laces from Limbs in
Eminence City Jail

Alonzo Stivers, who lost both feet when attempting to hop on a moving L & N Train last year was found Saturday night in the Eminence City Jail, hanging from the cell doorway by the laces from his artificial fee.  He had been arrested early Saturday night by his brother, night patrolman Pierce Stivers on a charge of drunkenness.  Despite having no feet, he had been able to work at painting carpentry and the like consistently and had been in good spirits according to family and friends. Funeral was conducted at 2:30 p.m.  Tuesday at the Eminence Christian Church by the Rev. Marvin. He was a member of he New Castle Christian Church.  Burial was at the Eminence Cemetery. He was survived by his wife: Nora Catherine Stivers, aged 16 and by his children: Synthia Ann, Alvin Thomas & Willena. And by 5 brothers and 5 sisters and his mother.