Fayette County PA Archives News.....Feet Cut Off of a Small Boy Jumping Train June 7, 1910
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The Daily Courier June 7, 1910
As the result of attempting to board a fast moving train, George Flori of 
Leisenring No. 1, aged 14 years, suffered the loss of his right leg and left 
foot.  The boy stated that he was jumping on the train when he missed his 
footing and was thrown beneath the wheels.  He was removed to the Cottage 
State Hospital where it was learned that his foot and leg were so badly 
crushed that amputation was necessary.  His condition is serious.

Additional Comments:
In The Daily Courier of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the following article was 
printed.  Initially, this first article about the accident mispelled young 
Joseph's name as "George Flori", but was corrected in the second article 
printed about the accident. 
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The Daily Courier June 8, 1910
Joseph Flora, who was injured while jumping on a freight train at Leisenring 
No. 1 on Monday afternoon, died last night at 6:15 o'clock at the Cottage 
State Hospital.  Death resulted from the shock, the boy having lost his right 
leg and his left foot.  The body was removed to Funeral Director J. L. 
Stader's rooms and after being prepared for burial was removed to his home at 
Leisenring No. 1.  Deceased was 14 years old and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Flora Sr., well known foreign residents of Leisenring. 
Additional Comments:
Joseph was actually 13 years old.