The Union Democrat - Oct 4, 1919 - Page 1
HIS INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Death followed in the wake of the injury received by Joseph A. Booker who, on Wednesday of last week, had his left leg badly cut while sawing wood at the county hospital. Leaving his wood-sawing machine running, he sought to remove some wood from an encroaching pile when he slipped, his leg coming in contact with the blade of the saw. A deep, jagged wound was made in his leg, all the muscular tissue being severed. He was immediately taken into the hospital where Dr. Gould carefully cleansed the wound, inserted drainage tubes, and took every precaution against infection, always possible in such a wound. Later he was conveyed to his ranch home, on the Tuolumne road, near Standard. For a few days the injured man seemed to be mending nicely, but on Saturday he suffered much pain and was very restless. His temperature did not betray any change in his general condition, but his appearance was bad and the partly closed wound was reopened and further treated. Sunday evening gas was escaping from the wound and at 5 o'clock Monday morning his death, unexpected and quite sudden, ensued. It was due to gas bacillus infection, probably the first case of its kind ever occurring in Tuolumne county, and which is identical with the infection that proved fatal to countless thousands of wounded soldiers during the war in Europe.
Deceased was aged 48 years, was born, reared and lived all his life in this county. He was one of a large number of children born to an honored pioneer couple of the county, long since passed to their reward. He was a farmer and his well-kept farm and well appointed home was one of the pleasantest places to look upon. It furnished ample evidence that he was a man of industry. He was a man who attended closely to his own affairs, was popular among his friends and neighbors, was helpful and kind in assisting the less fortunate, was a loving husband and indulgent father. His untimely passing has brought deep regret to all who knew him. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hill of Jamestown, and a number of brothers and sisters survive him. In their sad loss they have the sympathy of the community.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the family home under the direction of Undertaker Burden. A large cortege followed the remains to the City cemetery where interment was made.
HIS INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Death followed in the wake of the injury received by Joseph A. Booker who, on Wednesday of last week, had his left leg badly cut while sawing wood at the county hospital. Leaving his wood-sawing machine running, he sought to remove some wood from an encroaching pile when he slipped, his leg coming in contact with the blade of the saw. A deep, jagged wound was made in his leg, all the muscular tissue being severed. He was immediately taken into the hospital where Dr. Gould carefully cleansed the wound, inserted drainage tubes, and took every precaution against infection, always possible in such a wound. Later he was conveyed to his ranch home, on the Tuolumne road, near Standard. For a few days the injured man seemed to be mending nicely, but on Saturday he suffered much pain and was very restless. His temperature did not betray any change in his general condition, but his appearance was bad and the partly closed wound was reopened and further treated. Sunday evening gas was escaping from the wound and at 5 o'clock Monday morning his death, unexpected and quite sudden, ensued. It was due to gas bacillus infection, probably the first case of its kind ever occurring in Tuolumne county, and which is identical with the infection that proved fatal to countless thousands of wounded soldiers during the war in Europe.
Deceased was aged 48 years, was born, reared and lived all his life in this county. He was one of a large number of children born to an honored pioneer couple of the county, long since passed to their reward. He was a farmer and his well-kept farm and well appointed home was one of the pleasantest places to look upon. It furnished ample evidence that he was a man of industry. He was a man who attended closely to his own affairs, was popular among his friends and neighbors, was helpful and kind in assisting the less fortunate, was a loving husband and indulgent father. His untimely passing has brought deep regret to all who knew him. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hill of Jamestown, and a number of brothers and sisters survive him. In their sad loss they have the sympathy of the community.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the family home under the direction of Undertaker Burden. A large cortege followed the remains to the City cemetery where interment was made.
The Union Democrat - Oct 4, 1919 - Page 1
HIS INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Death followed in the wake of the injury received by Joseph A. Booker who, on Wednesday of last week, had his left leg badly cut while sawing wood at the county hospital. Leaving his wood-sawing machine running, he sought to remove some wood from an encroaching pile when he slipped, his leg coming in contact with the blade of the saw. A deep, jagged wound was made in his leg, all the muscular tissue being severed. He was immediately taken into the hospital where Dr. Gould carefully cleansed the wound, inserted drainage tubes, and took every precaution against infection, always possible in such a wound. Later he was conveyed to his ranch home, on the Tuolumne road, near Standard. For a few days the injured man seemed to be mending nicely, but on Saturday he suffered much pain and was very restless. His temperature did not betray any change in his general condition, but his appearance was bad and the partly closed wound was reopened and further treated. Sunday evening gas was escaping from the wound and at 5 o'clock Monday morning his death, unexpected and quite sudden, ensued. It was due to gas bacillus infection, probably the first case of its kind ever occurring in Tuolumne county, and which is identical with the infection that proved fatal to countless thousands of wounded soldiers during the war in Europe.
Deceased was aged 48 years, was born, reared and lived all his life in this county. He was one of a large number of children born to an honored pioneer couple of the county, long since passed to their reward. He was a farmer and his well-kept farm and well appointed home was one of the pleasantest places to look upon. It furnished ample evidence that he was a man of industry. He was a man who attended closely to his own affairs, was popular among his friends and neighbors, was helpful and kind in assisting the less fortunate, was a loving husband and indulgent father. His untimely passing has brought deep regret to all who knew him. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hill of Jamestown, and a number of brothers and sisters survive him. In their sad loss they have the sympathy of the community.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the family home under the direction of Undertaker Burden. A large cortege followed the remains to the City cemetery where interment was made.
HIS INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Death followed in the wake of the injury received by Joseph A. Booker who, on Wednesday of last week, had his left leg badly cut while sawing wood at the county hospital. Leaving his wood-sawing machine running, he sought to remove some wood from an encroaching pile when he slipped, his leg coming in contact with the blade of the saw. A deep, jagged wound was made in his leg, all the muscular tissue being severed. He was immediately taken into the hospital where Dr. Gould carefully cleansed the wound, inserted drainage tubes, and took every precaution against infection, always possible in such a wound. Later he was conveyed to his ranch home, on the Tuolumne road, near Standard. For a few days the injured man seemed to be mending nicely, but on Saturday he suffered much pain and was very restless. His temperature did not betray any change in his general condition, but his appearance was bad and the partly closed wound was reopened and further treated. Sunday evening gas was escaping from the wound and at 5 o'clock Monday morning his death, unexpected and quite sudden, ensued. It was due to gas bacillus infection, probably the first case of its kind ever occurring in Tuolumne county, and which is identical with the infection that proved fatal to countless thousands of wounded soldiers during the war in Europe.
Deceased was aged 48 years, was born, reared and lived all his life in this county. He was one of a large number of children born to an honored pioneer couple of the county, long since passed to their reward. He was a farmer and his well-kept farm and well appointed home was one of the pleasantest places to look upon. It furnished ample evidence that he was a man of industry. He was a man who attended closely to his own affairs, was popular among his friends and neighbors, was helpful and kind in assisting the less fortunate, was a loving husband and indulgent father. His untimely passing has brought deep regret to all who knew him. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hill of Jamestown, and a number of brothers and sisters survive him. In their sad loss they have the sympathy of the community.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the family home under the direction of Undertaker Burden. A large cortege followed the remains to the City cemetery where interment was made.
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