These accounts were in the in the Salisbury Press-Spectator, Chariton Co., MO. The dates of the papers are at the top. Can anyone tell me whatever happened to this lad? Did he live or die? There is nothing after these 2 newspaper accounts. Joanne Scobee Morgan 02/02/1883 Fatally Injured On Tuesday evening last a large party of boys were engaging in coasting on the hill near Dr. J.W. Hawkins' residence. Among the number was Lee Turner, son of John H. Turner, Jr., about 12 years of age. Lee started down the hill in what is known as "belly-buster" style -- lying on his stomach on the sled. Ernest Martyr was going up the hill drawing his sled and did not notice the approach of Lee's sled until he was struck and knocked off his feet. When he got up he saw Lee lying on the ground. John Marr and Dory Rose picked Lee up and took him to Mr. Rose's residence. After washing the blood from his face he was conveyed across the street to Mr. Birch's, where he has been boarding. Medical aid was at once summoned and an examination disclosed the fact that his skull was fractured, the membrane broken and a piece of the skull driven into the brain. After removing the piece of skull the wound was dressed and everything possible done to alleviate his sufferings. At latest accounts he was still living, but is in a very critical condition and is not expected to recover. Lee was a bright, intelligent boy, and was very popular among his school-mates. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. No blame is attached to anyone, as it was an unavoidable accident. -- Glasgow, "Central Missourian" 02/09/1883 Lee Turner, the little fellow who was so severely injured while coasting Tuesday night of last week, is steadily improving. While the chances are still against him, the physicians say he is doing as well as could be, and far better than they expected. Should he continue to improve as steadily during the coming week, the chances will be in his favor.