Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1909 — Dr. Mary E. Jackson, Former Resident of Rensselaer, Injured. [ARTICLE]

Dr. Mary E. Jackson, Former Resident of Rensselaer, Injured.

Dr. Mary E. Jackson, in making a professional call at the George Pearson home, 414 Sibley street, yesterday afternoon met with an accident which might have resulted in serious injury to her. Stepping onto the porch of the building, the rotten and makeshift platform gave way, causing Dr. Jackson to fall through in a manner which caused her body to be severely wrenched. She also suffered a fracture of the left patella and other bruises. It is said that the occupants of the building, who are lessees, have asked their landlord frequently in the past to remedy the defective porch. Dr. Jackson for one denounces the practice ofc maintaining deathtraps for porches, and her many friends, and tenants in similar buildings know how to sympathize with her. Despite her severe injuries, Dr. Jackson managed to get to her office today.— Hammond Times.