Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1919 — NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL [ARTICLE]

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Charles Meyers of Wheatfield was brought in Monday with a badly injured hand which he received while shredding corn. The hand is badly bruised and two fingers were amputated. Mrs. George Crockett of east of town and Mrs. Fred Chapman of this city underwent major operations Monday, this making the second one for the latter within the past week. Miss Lorene Warren had her tonsils removed Sunday. Beth Gaines, daughter of Frank Gaines of east of town, had her tonsils removed Saturday. Edward Gowland, son of Henry Gowland, was able return home Monday. He had a very severe cold, bordering on pneumonia. Miss Golda Bridgewater of Benton county, who was so badly injured Thanksgiving day by being accidentally shot in the head and shoulder, is showing some improvement. She is now conscious most of the time, can see some out of the right eye, but the left eye is entirely gone, the ball being removed Saturday. It is thought that the girl stands a chance now to live, but as yet she is unable to speak, the nerves of articulationseeming to be paralyzed. It is hoped, however, that this will be overcome in time.