On December 27, 1911, just one hundred years plus two weeks ago, the Sheridan Enterprise reported that H. C. Benham was somewhat improved. His "greatly aggravated attack of quincy" seems to have lifted.
'Quincy' or 'Quinsy' seems to be an archaic term for tonsillitis run amok. A more modern term (and definitely less palatable) is 'Peritonsillar Abscess'. If you truly want the gory details, go here.
Sadly - his father, Jacob died while Harry was sick, as was reported in the Enterprise of December 22, 1911.
The good news is he got better, going on to become (from his bio):
'Quincy' or 'Quinsy' seems to be an archaic term for tonsillitis run amok. A more modern term (and definitely less palatable) is 'Peritonsillar Abscess'. If you truly want the gory details, go here.
Sadly - his father, Jacob died while Harry was sick, as was reported in the Enterprise of December 22, 1911.
The good news is he got better, going on to become (from his bio):
director and v-pres. Sheridan County Bldg. & Loan Assn., since
organization, 1912; director and pres. Sheridan Business Men’s Club,
1914; director and v.-pres. Sheridan Commercial club, 1912-1914; first
president Denver-National Parks Highway Assn., 1913; pres. Sheridan Good
Roads Club, 1913-1914; mem. Masons, York rite; Past High Priest R. A. Masons.
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