Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 256, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1912 — EDISON MARSHALL HAS THUMB BLOWN OFF [ARTICLE]

EDISON MARSHALL HAS THUMB BLOWN OFF

Son of G. E. Marshall Meets With Bad Accident "While Hunting in Desert. Edison Marshall, of Medford, Oregon, met with a bad accident October 12th, resulting in the loss of a thumb and other injuries. Edison, who is the youngest non of G. E. Marshall, former editor of The Republican, moved with his parents to Oregon in 1908, and was better known here by the name of “Tess.” The Republican Is in receipt of the Medford Sun, which gives the following account of the accident: “Edison Marshall, aged 18 years, a high school senior, was injured by the accidental discharge of a gun Saturday afternoon while hunting ducks on the desert near Agate. The left thumb was blown off by the explosion of the shell and stray shots lodged in his face and ear. Had the gun laid an inch the other way instantaneous death would have # been the portion oi the young man, and his escape is considered miraculous. Marshall was accompanied by Noel Lindley, who rushed him in an automobile to the Sacred Heart hospital. The real cause of the accident is unknown, but it is thought the shell exploded when young Marshall dropped the gun on the ground while adjusting the sights. The shock is supposed to have exploded the shell, blowing off the thumb, with the stray shots striking in the ear and face. Had the young man received the full barrel in his face, he would have met Instant death. >\ After the accident Marshall was rushed to this .city in the automobile which he used on the trip and taken to Sacred Heart hospital, where the wounds were dressed. Last night Marshall was resting easier and reported to be in no immediate danger. Marshall, is well known among the high school workers.”