i;'t:;';;;!^:Mf;i^?'.v;S'Hr:! phical History of the y Medical Socief 1854 - 1954 L I B RAFLY OF THE U N I VLR5 ITY or ILLl NOIS N/\'2'2l b i»WWIL30l»Y McLean County Medical Society 1854 - 1954 I do solemnly swear by that which I hold most sacred: That I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its viembers; That I will lead my life and practice my art '' ^ A in uprightness and honor; ,^ fff*AT«\T\ff That into whatsoever house I shall enter, K' lllivlk.l^JlTj it shall be for the good of the sick to the utmost of my jiower, I holding myself aloof from wrong, from corruption, from the tempting of others to vice; That I will exercise my art solely for the cure of my patieyits, and will give no drug, perform no operation for a criminal purpose, even if solicited, far less suggest it; That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep iyiviolably secret. These things I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this my oath may happiness and good repute be ever mine — the opposite if I shall be forsworn. BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF The Members of the McLEAN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY of Illinois ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Bloomington, Illinois NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO OUR WIVES NOT ONLY FOR THEIR LOYALTY AND PATIENCE IN SHARING US WITH A DEMANDING PROFESSION, BUT FOR THEIR HELPFUL UNDERSTANDING IN THOSE BITTER TIMES WHEN OUR MORTAL SCIENCE FAILS. AND, TOO. FOR THE CHEER. LOVE. AND FAITH THEY BRING TO US TO OFFSET THE PICTURES OF PAIN. ANXIETY. AND GRIEF THAT FILL OUR MEMORIES — Members of the McLean County Medical Society. 1954 ^ TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK ONE - 1904 Historical Sketch 13 Organization of McLean County Medical Society 14 Original Constitution 15 By-Laws 17 Revised Constitution 19 By-Laws 21 Presiding Officers, 1854-1954 22 Golden Jubilee, 1904 24 "The Doctor's Wife" — A Toast 25 Biographical Sketches of Members of Society, 1904 28 Fee Bill, Adopted 1901 53 BOOK TWO - 1934 Preface 59 Historical Sketch 61 Eightieth Anniversary and Banquet, 1934 62 Enrollment of Society, 1934 63 Officers of Society, 1934 64 Biographical Sketches of Members of Society, 1934 65 Addenda 77 St. Joseph's Hospital 83 Brokaw Hospital 84 Mennonite Hospital 86 Fairview Sanatorium 88 BOOK THREE - 1954 Preface 93 Historical Sketch 95 One Hundredth Anniversary and Banquet, 1954 98 Enrollment of Society, 1954 99 Officers of Society, 1954 100 101 In Memoriam • Woman's Auxiliary 102 Mennonite Hospital Eye Bank 103 Memorial Library 104 St. Joseph's Hospital 105 Brokaw Hospital 109 Mennonite Hospital 113 Fairview Sanatorium 116 Biographical Sketches of Members of Society, 1954 119 Addenda 1*^5 Facts of Interest 176 Honors for the Doctor 180 Revised Constitution and Amendments 181 Acknowledgment 189 BOOK ONE - 1904 HISTORY OF SOCIETY CONSTITUTION BY-LAWS PRESIDING OFFICERS SINCE ORGANIZATION BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES FEE BILL PREFACE Bloomington, 111. Dr. C. R. Parke, Louisville, Ky.: Dear Doctor Parke: — On September 7, 1904, the McLean County Medical Society passed unanimously the following resolution: Resolved,. That Dr. C. R. Parke be asked to prepare a history of the McLean County Medical Society, which is to be included in the volume of history now being prepared by the McLean County Historical Society. Trusting that you will do us the honor to accept this invitation, I am, Fraternally yours, A. F. Kaeser, Secretary Park Place 2460 3rd Street, Louisville, Ky. November 1, 1904 To the McLean County Medical Society, Bloomington, III.: Dear Doctors: — In accordance with your request of April 7, 1904, I have the honor to report the following condensed history of the or- ganization of the McLean County Medical Society, with a short biographical sketch of each member, also a brief history of the physi- cians who located in Bloomington prior to said organization. The records of the society having been destroyed by the conflagration of 1900, I have been at great loss for specific data regarding many members. I feel under lasting obligations to Drs. Lee Smith, F. H. Godfrey and F. J. Welch for their invaluable assistance in collecting necessary material. Fraternally yours, Charles R. Parke, M. D. HISTORICAL SKETCH Soon after the organization of McLean County — December 25, 1830 — Dr. John Anderson came to Bloomington (1833) from Kentucky. He was of splendid character, and devoted to his profession. He did a great deal of hard work in the newly-settled county and died from over- exertion during a very sickly season, about the year 1844, lamented by the whole community, leaving an only child, the wife of our townsman, J. H. Cheney. Next came Dr. Thomas H. Haines from Ohio, who entered into partnership with Dr. Anderson, devoting all his energy to the arduous duties of his profession, and who also died in a sickly season from the extra labor he was called upon to perform; honored and loved by the entire community. Dr. J. F. Henry was another of the pioneer physicians of Bloom- ington. He also was a Kentuckian, and an ex-congressman. He located in Bloomington in 1835, coming directly from Cincinnati, where he served some time in the Ohio Medical College. He remained in Bloom- ington about ten (10) years, acquiring an extensive practice. In 1846 he moved to Burlington, Iowa, where he established a large practice, and where he died in 1873, full of years and honors. About the year 1836, Dr. David Wheeler came from New York and located in Bloomington. He continued in active practice until 1848, when he moved to Waynesville, Illinois, where he died at the ripe old age of 89 years, honored by all who knew him. Next came Dr. Jarvis Gaylord, who practiced here about five (5) years, when he moved to the northern part of the state. About the year 1838, Dr. E. M. Colburn came to Bloomington from Buffalo, N. Y., practiced about two (2) years, when he returned to New York, came back in a year or two and about the year 1850 moved to Peoria, 111., where from last accounts he was still practicing his profession. Dr. Garrett Elkins, who lived in Sangamon county, changed his residence to Bloomington in 1845. In 1853 he moved to Iowa. Most of the above history was vouched for by the late General A. Gridley, who knew them all, having employed them in his family. 13 ORGANIZATION OF McLEAN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY On Monday evening, March 20, 1854, the following physicians of Bloomington, Illinois, met in the county court house lor the purpose of organizing a Medical Society: Present, Drs. S. Noble, Worrell, Crothers, T. P. Rogers, Roe, Hoover, Parke, William Elder, Espey, Stipp, D. L, Crist, Cromwell, A, H. Luce, and Freese. On motion. Dr. A. H. Luce was called to the chair and Dr. Freese appointed secretary. The following resolutions were offered and adopted: Resolved, First, that we now pi'oceed to oi'ganize a Medical Society of the county of McLean. Second, that a committee of five (5) be appointed to draw up a constitution and by-laws for the society. The chair appointed Drs. Stipp, Hoover, and Roe and the meeting added the names of Dr. A. H. Luce and Finch to the committee. Third, that this society shall be auxiliary to the State and National Medical Societies. Fourth, that we adjourn to meet in two weeks from tonight to receive the report of the committee. Fifth, that all physicians in this and adjoining counties be invited to meet and participate with us. SECOND MEETING The second meeting of the Society was held pursuant to adjournment at the Court House, Monday evening, April 3, 1854. The Committee appointed to draft Constitution and By-laws reported and their report was accepted, article by article. The following officers were then elected: President, Dr. A. H. Luce; V. President, Dr. H. Noble; Cor. Sec'y, Dr. E. R. Roe; Rec. Sec'y, Dr. Wm. A. Elder; Treasurer, Dr. T. P. Rogers; Censors, Dr. S. W. Noble, Dr. Z. L. Hoover, Dr. Wm. A. Elder. The following are the original signers of the constitution: Dr. A. H. Luce, Dr. G. W. Stipp, Dr. E. R. Roe, Dr. Wm. Cromwell, Dr. S. W. Noble, Dr. John Finch, Dr. D. L. Crist, Dr. C. R. Parke, Dr. H. Noble, Dr. J. R. Freese, Dr. T. F. Worrell, Dr. E. K. Crothers, Dr. Espey, and Dr. Conklin. 14. ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION OF THE McLEAN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS Article I This society shall be called "The McLean County Medical Society" and shall consist of physicians who have united in its formation, and of such others as shall hei-eafter be duly elected members thereof, all of whom shall subscribe their names to this Constitution as an evidence of their willingness to conform to its provisions, before they shall exercise the privilege of membership. Article II The officers of this society shall consist of a President, Vice-Presi- dent, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and three Censors, which offices shall all be chosen annually by ballot, at the first stated meeting in each year, at such hour and place as the By-laws may direct; and in default of an election at the annual period, the officers then in place shall continue until another election shall be held in conformity to this article. Vacancies may be filled by special election at any stated meeting of the society, of which the presiding officer shall cause previous public notice to be given.