on July 4, 1886 Patrolman Seip participated in the arrest of a drunk and disorderly man. The prisoner fiercely resisted and during the scuffle bit Patrolman Seip’s thumb, severely lacerating it. Patrolman Seip bandaged it until it healed, but was eventually overtaken by a raging fever and diagnose with septicemia (blood-poisoning). For some time he lingered in critical condition. He eventually recovered sufficiently to take on his duties with Patrol Squad No. 3.
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