The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, March 13, 1891: "John, the 13 year old son of John R. Heylman, who lives on Cromer's Island while shifting cars Wednesday at Franklin dump fell from a car the wheels passing over both legs, making amputation necessary. He lingered until 12 o'clock that night when death relieved him from pain."
The Herald, Piedmont, West Virginia, March 13, 1891: "John, the 13 year old son of John R. Heylman, who lives on Cromer's Island while shifting cars Wednesday at Franklin dump fell from a car the wheels passing over both legs, making amputation necessary. He lingered until 12 o'clock that night when death relieved him from pain."
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