Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 134, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1914 — Elias Koons Died as Result Of Kick by a Mule. [ARTICLE]

Elias Koons Died as Result Of Kick by a Mule.

Elias Koons, who lived on one of the Henry Harris farms west of this city and across the line in Newton county, died Sunday night following an operation in an effort to save his life. Mir. Koons was kicked in the abdomen by a mule last Thursday. He suffered Internal injuries that did not become serious until Saturday. Mr. Ayr doctors called Dr. Washburn Into consultation and an operation was performed. It was found that he had suffered a perforation of the bowel and although ■drainage was established he could not be saved. Mr Koons and family have resided ip this neighborhood for the past five years, having come here from near Logansport. His body will be Shipped to Royal Center for burial, leaving here Tuesday morning at 11:05 o’clock.