Short, Henry c1896 -1905

SHORT

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 4/3/2019 at 14:10:30

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 12, 1905 P4 C3

The hand of Henry Short, a 7-year old lad at Newton, was caught in a sorghum cane mill on the 5th, and his arm was drawn into the rollers up to the shoulder. Amputation failed to save his life.

Transcriber’s Note: According to the obituary below he was 9 years old.

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