Nelson, Boy – Died 1899

NELSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/1/2020 at 10:08:44

Source: Decorah Republican July 20, 1899 P 8 C 1

Died of Lockjaw.
Fayette Co. Union:—The Nelson boy who was so badly injured by a rocket on July 4th, died Wednesday morning at three o'clock. The boy seemed to be improving but cought cold last Saturday by wading in the creek. On Tuesday lock jaw set in and all efforts to save him were in vain and he died Wednesday morning.