News: George Bowers, 1913, York County, PA

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Broke Wooden Leg

George Bowers, of Orchard Street, watchman at the Abbottstown Street railroad 
crossing, met with a mishap while returning home Sunday evening.  He slipped and 
fell on the pavement, braking his artificial leg at the ankle.

He was assisted home by several neighbors, and is now confined to the house.  
His son Clair, is filling the positing at watchman until a new artificial limb 
is procured.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, July 5, 1913