Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1909 — TETANUS. ATTACKS YOUTH [ARTICLE]

TETANUS. ATTACKS YOUTH

Crothersvllle Boy Working for man Near Remington Dies From Lockjaw. Logansport, Ind., Sept. 16. —Accidentally shot in the hand a week ago, Charles Buckles, seventeen years old, whose home is in Crothersville, while seated in the interurba'n station in this city was attacked by lockjaw yesterday. Physicians express little hope for his recovery. Two tveeks ago, Buckles and a companion started from their home v to see the country. They had a little money, a 22 caliber revolver and no wejl formulated plans. They roamed from one city to another and were thoroughly .enjoying the life. A week ago, while 'the boys

were along a railroad track, near a small town in the northern part of the state, Buckles pulled out his revolver and was examining it, when it exploded. The bullet passed through one hand near the thumb. The boy sought a, physician and had the wound dressed. He gave little heed to his injury and continued his roaming. For a day or so the wound seemed to heal, but the last few' days his injured hand began Jo swell: Buckles became alarmed and decided to go home. The two boys reached Logansport yesterday, and they went to the interurban station and with what money they had purchased tickets home. They were waiting for a car w'hen Buckles’ jaws suddenly closed and then set. His body grew rigid and, unable to control himself, Buckles, with a convulsive start, plunged forward and fell to the floor. His limbs became stiff and his body rigid. Dr. James A. Stanton, who was nearby, ordered the youth hurried to St. Joseph’s hospital, and since hiis arrival there physicians have been working constantly over him in an effort tQ save his life. The young man above mentioned worked for Robert Hackley of near Remington, and started Wednesday for his home as a result of his injury. He died in the hospital at Logansport Thursday.