HAGUE, Dr. Albert Smiley 1872 - 1923

HAGUE, SMILEY, WIRE, JUNKIN, DEARTH, CALLISTER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/18/2006 at 12:43:34

"The Fairfield Ledger-Journal"
Monday, March 12, 1923
Front Page, Column 7, and
Page 2, Column 1

DR. HAGUE DIES SUDDENLY
UNCONSCIOUS IN SLED ON WAY TO HOSPITAL

Was Stricken Yesterday Afternoon When He Was At Abe Wells Home On Professional Call

Dr. A. S. HAGUE, one of the prominent physicians of Jefferson county and widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs, died this morning in a sled a mile from the city as he was being brought to the Jefferson County hospital from the Abe Wells home, northwest of Fairfield, where he was stricken yesterday afternoon.

He had been suffering for several days with ear trouble and had been taking treatment, but refused to give up his attention to his patients, so started out about 2 oclock yesterday afternoon in his car for a round of visits.

He went first to the John B. Stever home west of the city a half-mile where he was seen to be suffering greatly, and then to the Wells home, 3½ miles northwest. When he reached the drive to the Wells home, his car stopped and remained standing for some time. The family watched it, thinking it had stalled, but presently it started up and came on to the house where it stopped and Dr. HAGUE made no effort to get out.

Ill In His Car

Preston Wells, a son of the family, went out to see what was the matter and discovered the Doctor suffering and unable to get out. He called for help and Dr. HAGUE was carried into the house. It was suggested that his wife or a physician be called, but he protested that he would be all right in a few minutes and asked that nothing be done.

Within thirty minutes, however, he lost consciousness and it was seen that he was in a serious condition. Young Wells came to the city for Mrs. HAGUE and hurried her to her husband's bedside and she immediately realized the seriousness of his condition and called Dr. Charles Ricksher.

All night Mrs. HAGUE and members of the Wells family worked to bring relief and Dr. Ricksher was called again at 3 oclock. He was unable to reach the house in a car but finally made the trip with horses. Seeing that desperate treatment was essential, a big farm bob sled was convered into an ambulance, it being thought the condition of the roads would make the regular ambulance impractical.

Funeral Wednesday

Dr. Ricksher, Clarence P. HAGUE and Mrs. HAGUE accompanied the sick man and the trip to the city was begun. Before the journey was two-thirds done, Dr. HAGUE passed away.

The body was brought directly to the Butler undertaking parlors.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home, 400 East Burlington street, Rev. H. Sears Thomson being in charge. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.

When at the Stever home yesterday afternoon, Dr. HAGUE was suffering terribly and sat for a time with his head in his hands. At length he got up and said that he must get out doors and sit in his car. He drove off immediately, however.

When he stopped at the entrance to the Wells driveway he told Preston Wells before he was carried into the house, he had vomited, and being thus a little relieved, was able to drive on to the house.

Born In Libertyville

Dr. Albert Smiley HAGUE was born in Libertyville, June 29, 1872, the son of Albert Gallatin and Harriet SMILEY HAGUE. He attended the public schools and then went to the Keokuk Medical college for his professional training, graduating there in 1897. He immediately went to Grand Ridge, Illinois, where he practiced for two years, coming to Fairfield, January 1, 1900 and opening an office.

He was successful in his practice and became a recognized leader in his profession. At the time of his death he was city health officer.

He was also much interested in live stock breeding and was the head of the Hague & Girton farm with his fine cattle and its hogs.

He married Miss Pearl WIRE of Kinsley, Kansas, July 6, 1914, having become acquainted with her when she visited her aunt, Mrs. Martha JUNKIN, here.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Harriet A. HAGUE of Albany, Ore.; Judge L. W. HAGUE of Minden, Nebr.; Major J. E. HAGUE of Oklahoma City; Clarence P. and Vernon L. HAGUE of Fairfield, brothers, and Mrs. John DEARTH of Grand Ridge, Ill., and Mrs. Fred E. CALLISTER of Albany, Ore., sisters.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, March 15, 1923
Page 2, Column 4

COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

LIBERTYVILLE
Mrs. G. F. Swanson, Correspondent

... Friends here were shocked to hear of the death of Dr. HAGUE at Fairfield Monday. He was born on a farm near here and was well known in the community. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, March 15, 1923
Page 6, Column 1

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

... --Judge L. W. HAGUE returned this morning to his home in Minden, Nebr., having been called here by the death of his brother, Dr. A. S. HAGUE.

-- John P. WIRE, Kinsley, Kansas arrived Tuesday for an extended stay with his sister, Mrs. A. S. HAGUE. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, March 15, 1923
Front Page, Column 3

DR. A. S. HAGUE DIES SUDDENLY WHILE ON WAY TO HOSPITAL

Death of Prominent Physician And City Health Officer Was Shock To Community.

Dr. A. S. HAGUE, prominent physician and city health officer of Fairfield, died Monday morning in a bobsled in which he was being taken to the county hospital, while but a mile from the city.

Dr. HAGUE had been suffering for some time with an affection of the ear which caused him intense pains about the head. He had refused to cease giving medical attention to his patients however, and went on his round of country visits Sunday afternoon. He called first at the John Stever home, a short distance west of the city, where it was noted that he was in pain. After leaving there he drove to the Abraham Wells home, about four miles northwest of Fairfield. The doctor was unable to get out of the car when he reached the Wells home and was assisted into the house. Soon after being taken into the house he lost consciousness. Dr. Ricksher and members of Dr. HAGUE's family were summoned and were with him most of the night. It was found advisable to remove the patient to the hospital as quickly as posible (sic) and, the roads being impassable for autos, a bobsled belonging to the Wells' was impressed into service. Mrs. HAGUE, Vernon P. HAGUE and Dr. Ricksher accompanied the patient. When the vicinity of the fairgrounds was reached Dr. HAGUE passed away.

The death of Dr. HAGUE proved a great shock to the people of this city and vicinity, as he was regarded as a splendid example of robust health and was conspicuous for energy. He was a tireless student and worker and devoted hard work to any subject in which he became interested. As city health officer he was particularly active and interested. He was fond of all branches of farming and took especial pride in the breeding of his fine herd of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.

Dr. HAGUE was born in Libertyville June 29, 1872. He was a graduate of the Keokuk Medical college in 1897, and began his practice of medicine in Illinois, where he remained for two years. He came to Fairfield in 1900, and opened an office and has lived here continuously since. In 1914, he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl WIRE, of Kinsley, Kans.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the home on East Burlington street by Rev. H. Sears Thomson.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, March 15, 1923
Page THREE, Column 4

Live News from Over the County

LIBERTYVILLE
By Mrs. G. F. Swanson, Libertyville

... Friends here were shocked to hear of the death of Dr. HAGUE at Fairfield Monday. He was born on a farm near here, and was well known in this community. ...

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"The Weekly Ledger-Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Thursday, March 15, 1923
Front Page, Column 7

DR. A. S. HAGUE DIED SUDDENLY LAST MONDAY

Was Stricken While On Professional Visit At Abe Wells Home Northwest of City

Dr. A. S. HAGUE, one of the prominent physicians of Jefferson county and known widely as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs, died early Monday in a sled a mile from the city as he was being brought to the Jefferson County hospital from the Abe Wells home, northwest of Fairfield, where he was stricken Sunday afternoon.

He had been suffering for several days with ear trouble and had been taking treatment, but refused to give up his attention to his patients, so started abou t2 oclock (sic) Sunday afternoon in his car for a round of visits.

He went first to the John B. Stever home west of the city a half-mile where he was seen to be suffering greatly, and then to the Wells home, 3½ miles northwest. When he reached the drive to the Wells home, his car stopped and remained standing for some time. The family watched it, thinking it had stalled, but presently it started up and came on to the house where it stopped and Dr. HAGUE made no effort to get out.

Ill In His Car

Preston Wells, a son of the family, went out to see what was the matter and discovered the Doctor suffering and unable to get out. He called for help and Dr. HAGUE was carried into the house. It was suggested that his wife or a physician be called, but he protested that he would be all right in a few minutes and asked that nothing be done.

Within thirty minutes, however, he lost consciousness and it was seen that he was in a serious condition. Young Wells came to the city for Mrs. HAGUE and hurried her to her husband's bedside and she immediately realized the seriousness of his condition and called Dr. Charles Ricksher.

All night Mrs. HAGUE and members of the Wells family worked to bring relief and Dr. Ricksher was called again at 3 oclock. He was unable to reach the house in a car but finally made the trip with horses. Seeing that desperate treatment was essential, a big farm bob sled was converted into an ambulance, it being thought the condition of the roads would make the regular ambulance impractical.

Funeral Yesterday

Dr. Ricksher, Clarence P. HAGUE and Mrs. HAGUE accompanied the sick man and the trip to the city was begun. Before the journey was two-thirds done, Dr. HAGUE passed away.

The body was brought directly to the Butler undertaking parlors.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home, 400 East Burlington street, Rev. H. Sears Thomson being in charge. Interment was made at Evergreen cemetery.

When at the Stever home Sunday afternoon, Dr. HAGUE was suffering terribly and sat for a time with his head in his hands. At length he got up and said that he must get out doors and sit in his car. He drove off immediately, however.

When he stopped at the entrance to the Wells driveway he told Preston Wells before he was carried into the house, he had vomited, and being thus a little relieved, was able to drive on to the house.

Born In Libertyville

Dr. Albert Smiley HAGUE was born in Libertyville, June 29, 1872, the son of Albert Gallatin and Harriet SMILEY HAGUE. He attended the public schools and then went to the Keokuk Medical college for his professional training, graduating there in 1897. He immediately went to Grand Ridge, Illinois, where he practiced for two years, coming to Fairfield, January 1, 1900 and opening an office.

He was successful in his practice and became a recognized leader in his profession. At the time of his death he was city health officer.

He married Miss Pearl WIRE of Kinsley, Kansas, July 6, 1914, having become acquainted with her when she visited her aunt, Mrs. Martha JUNKIN here.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Harriet A. HAGUE of Albany, Ore; Judge L. W. HAGUE, of Minden, Nebr.; Major J. E. HAGUE of Oklahoma City; Clarence P. and Vernon L. HAGUE of Fairfield, brothers, and Mrs. John DEARTH of Grand ridge, Ill., and Mrs. Fred E. CALLISTER of Albany, Ore., sisters.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, in Lot 2nd.035. When wife Pearl passed away, she was cremated and her ashes scattered on the home farm in KS.