Watters v. P. E. Kroehler Manufacturing Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Carnes

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellee, Frank Watters, was in the employ of P. E. Kroehler Manufacturing Company, the appellant, October 14, 1912, and on that date sustained injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment, resulting in the amputation of. the first finger of his right hand at the second joint, and an injury to the thumb, whereby a portion of the flesh from the end was cut off. He was receiving wages at the rate of twelve dollars per week and did not return to work until fifteen weeks after the injury, when he. became able to earn as…