"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Tuesday, August 21, 1894 Kansas City, KS - MISCELLANY. Frank McDONALD, the 12-year-old son of Fireman Andy McDONALD, chopped off the thumb of his left hand Sunday while killing a chicken for dinner. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================