OBIT: James HENRY, 1899, Frugality, Cambria County, PA

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Altoona Mirror
Thursday, September 21, 1899
page 1

INJURIES PROVED FATAL

James Henry Dies at the Hospital This Morning.

  James Henry, aged 40 years, of Frugality, who is employed in the coal mines at that place, 
while going home from work yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock, was run down . . . and had 
both legs badly . . . . injured man was brought . . . last night and taken to the hospital.  The right 
leg was amputated below the knee.  The other leg can be saved.

  Later. - Henry's injuries were more serious than was supposed at first, and resulted in his death 
this morning.  He was also hurt internally and was not able to survive the shock caused by the 
amputation of his leg.  The unfortunate man leaves a wife and four children.  Coroner McCartney 
was notified of the death and will go to Frugality tomorrow to learn more particulars concerning 
the accident.

  The remains were given in charge of Undertaker Lafferty to prepare for burial, and were 
shipped to Frugality on the 4 o'clock train this afternoon.