Short, Henry c1896 -1905
SHORT
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/14/2021 at 19:36:58
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.
For a full account of this story go to http://iagenweb.org/boards/jasper/obituaries/index.cgi?review=66099
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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