OBIT: Martin KAFLER, 1888, of interest in Allegheny County, PA

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A SAD ACCIDENT.
Martin Kafler, a Bavarian, Has His Legs Crushed on the Railroad.

  From Altoona Tribune of Friday we learn that Martin Kafler, aged 26, 
single and a butcher by occupation, was the victim of a terrible 
accident at the Spruce Creek tunnel yesterday evening at half-past 7 
o'clock.  He was in a box car westward bound and was endeavoring to get 
hold of a board which he wanted to fix in some manner, when he fell 
from the car door and, falling under the wheels, both legs were badly 
crushed.  He was given attention by Dr. Thompson at Spruce Creek and 
afterward, accompanied by the physician, was taken to Altoona and 
placed in the hospital.  
  There an examination revealed that his left leg had been dislocated 
at the thigh and had also suffered a double compound comminuted 
fracture.  His right leg was crushed between the ankle and knee.  It 
was thought improbable that he would live until morning.
  From papers on his person it was learned that he was a native of 
Bavaria, and that he had entered the army when he was 16 years of age.  
Pictures of his mother and father were also found in one of his pockets 
as were his school records.  He appeared to be quite well educated.  It 
being learned that he was a member of the Catholic church a messenger 
was sent for Rev. Father O'Reilly, who responded and ministered to the 
stranger's spiritual wants.  From conversation with the injured man it 
was learned that he was on his way to visit his sister when the 
accident occurred.  Her name is Mrs. Josephine Kainen, and she resides 
on Thirty-third street, near Butler street, Pittsburgh.  The 
unfortunate man died at 2 o'clock Friday morning.

The Huntingdon Journal, Huntingdon, Pa., Friday, February 10, 1888