IGNATZ PANKRATZ
(1832 - 1875)
ALMOST KILLED.
A Man is Caught in a Belt and Terribly Mangled.
From Doctor Easton we learn the following regarding a terrible accident which occurred in the town of Kossuth last Thursday.
On the forenoon of the above day, Mr. I. Pankratz, a gentleman who about a year since purchased the saw and grist mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in Kossuth, while engaged in the basement of the mill, had occasion to step over a belt running from the main shaft, at a point near the water wheel. In attempting to do so he slipped in some unaccountable manner, and falling upon the belt (fourteen inches in width and of the quality known as three-ply rubber) was carried along by it until the large pulley was reached, when his left leg being caught between the belt and pulley, was wedged in so tightly, and the mill was being run at such a high rate of speed, that the obstruction caused the immense belt to break. The stoppage led some one above to go down and examine into the cause, who found Mr. Pankratz in a terribly mangled condition, the right knee being thrown out of joint, and the upper part of the left leg lacerated to a shocking degree, the cuticle and areola tissue having been torn away to the muscle. Internal injuries of the chest and bowels were also sustained, besides several severe bruises.
Mr. Pankratz is in the 50th year of his age. At this writing, he lies in a very critical condition, with the chances of recovery against him.
P.S.—As we go to press we learn that Mr. Pankratz is dead.
Manitowoc Tribune, Wis., February 25, 1875 P. 5
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Last Friday Ignatz Pankratz, who recently bought the mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in the town of Kossuth, was caught in a belt and before he could be extricated was torn and mangled in a fearful manner. Both legs were broken, one of them fairly pulled out at the hips. Dr. Coakley was immediately summoned, but the poor man was so severely injured that medical assistance could do him but little good, and he died in a short time.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., March 4, 1875 P. 3
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(1832 - 1875)
ALMOST KILLED.
A Man is Caught in a Belt and Terribly Mangled.
From Doctor Easton we learn the following regarding a terrible accident which occurred in the town of Kossuth last Thursday.
On the forenoon of the above day, Mr. I. Pankratz, a gentleman who about a year since purchased the saw and grist mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in Kossuth, while engaged in the basement of the mill, had occasion to step over a belt running from the main shaft, at a point near the water wheel. In attempting to do so he slipped in some unaccountable manner, and falling upon the belt (fourteen inches in width and of the quality known as three-ply rubber) was carried along by it until the large pulley was reached, when his left leg being caught between the belt and pulley, was wedged in so tightly, and the mill was being run at such a high rate of speed, that the obstruction caused the immense belt to break. The stoppage led some one above to go down and examine into the cause, who found Mr. Pankratz in a terribly mangled condition, the right knee being thrown out of joint, and the upper part of the left leg lacerated to a shocking degree, the cuticle and areola tissue having been torn away to the muscle. Internal injuries of the chest and bowels were also sustained, besides several severe bruises.
Mr. Pankratz is in the 50th year of his age. At this writing, he lies in a very critical condition, with the chances of recovery against him.
P.S.—As we go to press we learn that Mr. Pankratz is dead.
Manitowoc Tribune, Wis., February 25, 1875 P. 5
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Last Friday Ignatz Pankratz, who recently bought the mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in the town of Kossuth, was caught in a belt and before he could be extricated was torn and mangled in a fearful manner. Both legs were broken, one of them fairly pulled out at the hips. Dr. Coakley was immediately summoned, but the poor man was so severely injured that medical assistance could do him but little good, and he died in a short time.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., March 4, 1875 P. 3
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IGNATZ PANKRATZ
(1832 - 1875)
ALMOST KILLED.
A Man is Caught in a Belt and Terribly Mangled.
From Doctor Easton we learn the following regarding a terrible accident which occurred in the town of Kossuth last Thursday.
On the forenoon of the above day, Mr. I. Pankratz, a gentleman who about a year since purchased the saw and grist mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in Kossuth, while engaged in the basement of the mill, had occasion to step over a belt running from the main shaft, at a point near the water wheel. In attempting to do so he slipped in some unaccountable manner, and falling upon the belt (fourteen inches in width and of the quality known as three-ply rubber) was carried along by it until the large pulley was reached, when his left leg being caught between the belt and pulley, was wedged in so tightly, and the mill was being run at such a high rate of speed, that the obstruction caused the immense belt to break. The stoppage led some one above to go down and examine into the cause, who found Mr. Pankratz in a terribly mangled condition, the right knee being thrown out of joint, and the upper part of the left leg lacerated to a shocking degree, the cuticle and areola tissue having been torn away to the muscle. Internal injuries of the chest and bowels were also sustained, besides several severe bruises.
Mr. Pankratz is in the 50th year of his age. At this writing, he lies in a very critical condition, with the chances of recovery against him.
P.S.—As we go to press we learn that Mr. Pankratz is dead.
Manitowoc Tribune, Wis., February 25, 1875 P. 5
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Last Friday Ignatz Pankratz, who recently bought the mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in the town of Kossuth, was caught in a belt and before he could be extricated was torn and mangled in a fearful manner. Both legs were broken, one of them fairly pulled out at the hips. Dr. Coakley was immediately summoned, but the poor man was so severely injured that medical assistance could do him but little good, and he died in a short time.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., March 4, 1875 P. 3
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(1832 - 1875)
ALMOST KILLED.
A Man is Caught in a Belt and Terribly Mangled.
From Doctor Easton we learn the following regarding a terrible accident which occurred in the town of Kossuth last Thursday.
On the forenoon of the above day, Mr. I. Pankratz, a gentleman who about a year since purchased the saw and grist mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in Kossuth, while engaged in the basement of the mill, had occasion to step over a belt running from the main shaft, at a point near the water wheel. In attempting to do so he slipped in some unaccountable manner, and falling upon the belt (fourteen inches in width and of the quality known as three-ply rubber) was carried along by it until the large pulley was reached, when his left leg being caught between the belt and pulley, was wedged in so tightly, and the mill was being run at such a high rate of speed, that the obstruction caused the immense belt to break. The stoppage led some one above to go down and examine into the cause, who found Mr. Pankratz in a terribly mangled condition, the right knee being thrown out of joint, and the upper part of the left leg lacerated to a shocking degree, the cuticle and areola tissue having been torn away to the muscle. Internal injuries of the chest and bowels were also sustained, besides several severe bruises.
Mr. Pankratz is in the 50th year of his age. At this writing, he lies in a very critical condition, with the chances of recovery against him.
P.S.—As we go to press we learn that Mr. Pankratz is dead.
Manitowoc Tribune, Wis., February 25, 1875 P. 5
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Last Friday Ignatz Pankratz, who recently bought the mill of Wenzel Chloupek, in the town of Kossuth, was caught in a belt and before he could be extricated was torn and mangled in a fearful manner. Both legs were broken, one of them fairly pulled out at the hips. Dr. Coakley was immediately summoned, but the poor man was so severely injured that medical assistance could do him but little good, and he died in a short time.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., March 4, 1875 P. 3
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