On Dec. 19, 1901, on one of the coldest nights recorded up to that time, the Pettis County Medical Society held a holiday banquet at the Fulton Market Restaurant that the Sedalia Democrat described as a “splendid success.” Although the bitterly cold weather kept several guests away, those who attended experienced a “royal good time.”
Dr. W.J. Ferguson, Dr. Ira Bronson, and Dr. J.H. Heller planned the program. Bronson served as toastmaster and introduced Gregg’s Orchestra, which provided music throughout the evening.
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