Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1889 — Carious Cause of Death. [ARTICLE]

Carious Cause of Death.

A fortnight ago Aaron Smith left this city for Swanton, 0., to superintend his father’s estate. Shortly after arriving he became ill, and died a fewdays later. A post mortem examination was held. The result of the investigation was singular. A large artery had grown between the heart and lungs, and the lungs were as hard as stone, caused, it was suppos'd by the physicians, from inhaling iron dust at the safe works where he was employed. In the heart was an opening of about half an inch, caused by his severe efforts made to breathe.—Philadelphia Inquirer.