Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1912 — George Reed’s Leg Amputated. [ARTICLE]

George Reed’s Leg Amputated.

Blood poisoning having set in, George Reed, who was injured about two weeks ago by being struck by the milk train at the Dave McConnehay crossing and his leg badly broken between the knee and ankle, was taken to Chicago Friday evening and placed .in a hosu pital. His wife, Mrs. Wm. Bennett, Jud Maines and the attending physician, Dr. E. N. Loy, accompatned him.

The doctors operated on the limb , where the infection 'had started and cleaned it thoroughly and removed the splintered bones and infected flesh, and it was thought the limb could be saved. Saturday night it was found that the infection had spread too much to save the limb, and it was amputated above the knee, in the hope of saving his life, but not much hope was held out Sunday, but it was thought if he''could get through Monday tihe Chances for his recovery were very good. Rejmrts yesterday were to the effect that while still in a critical condition, hopes were entertained for his recovery.