Washoe County NV Archives Obituaries.....Hodgson, J. F. October 14, 1886
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Reno Evening Gazette October 16, 1886
The Deadly Nail

Died Far From Home and Far From Friends

About 10 days ago J. F. Hodgson, a machinist at Wadsworth, was doing some
repairs to his house, and while thus engage he stepped on a rusty nail, which
passed through the sole of his shoe and into the hollow of his foot.  He
suffered some from his injury, but continued at his work three or four days, and
then laid off a day or two and again went to work and remained at his post till
Wednesday noon, when the pain became so intense as to cause him to quit again.
On Thursday morning he was taken seriously ill and medical aid was called, and
the physician, Dr. Oliver, pronounced the ailment as lockjaw, and under his
advice Mr. Hodson was removed to Sacramento in charge of Mr. Buckland, a
companion.  They were within five minutes of the hospital when Mr. Hodgson expired.

Buckland immediately telegraphed Robert Ritchie, who notified his friends of his
death, but has received no reply.

Mr. Hodgson was about 36 years of age, a native of Montreal, Canada.  He has
been a resident of Wadsworth for over two years.  He was a member of St. George
E. R. Masonic Lodge, also a member of Beaver Lodge No. 6, I.O.O.F., Montreal,
Canada.

His remains will arrive here tomorrow morning and will be interred in the
Masonic Cemetery, under the auspices of the Masons.


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