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1883 Article of Mrs Leichterkost

17 March 1883, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Rev Thomas Berg was suffering from blood poisoning. His wife had just given birth and died from blood poisoning. Thomas Berg had a cut on his hand and contracted the disease. The nurse also contracted the disease from a cut on her finger and became very ill.

The nurse, Mrs. Leichterkost, was from Hoboken. She was sent home and admitted to a nearby hospital. After several days she recovered. Mrs. Leichterkost "has the reputation of being a first-rate nurse." She has been a midwife for many years and has considerable experience with blood poisoning.

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