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RUSSELL BROUGHITON.
The art of healing is as old as man, but it has been given to moderns to penetrate into the mysteries of Divinity, and comprehend that much that once was accounted criminal and de- praved is but the outcome of ill health, and should be carefully treated as such. Especially is this true with regard to drug and liquor ad- dictions. Once, not so long ago, the victims of either habit were ostracized, set apart as some- thing to be shunned, but now, owing to the beneficent teachings of some of the medical fra- ternity who were Christ-like in their forgiving
methods, these ailing ones are tenderly treated and brought back into the paths of right living and healthy habits. Among those for many years associated with this magnificent work of reclamation, carried on in a practical manner. none stood higher than the late Dr. Russell Broughton, who from 1901 until his lamented death in 1912, was at the head of the sanitarium bearing his name at Rockford.
Dr. Broughton was born May 16, 1842, at Racine, Wis., and died at his sanitarium in Rockford, Ill., April 4, 1912. He was a son of
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John and Amanda (Griffin) Broughton, natives of Hoosic, Rensselaer County, N. Y., where the father was born May 6, 1816, and the mother March S, 1820. The former passed away at his home in Albany, Wis., April 28, 1896, but his widow survives, having attained to the re- markable age of ninety-three years. She makes her home at Brodhead, Wis. She and her hus- band were pioneers of Green County, Wis.
Like so many men who afterwards attained to distinction, Dr. Broughton was a farmer's boy, and spent his youth working on his father's homestead. He attended the public schools, and took a course in Bryant & Strat- ton's Commercial College before commencing his study of medicine in Evansville, Wis., with Drs. J. M. Evans and C. M. Smith. Entering Rush Medical College. Chicago, he took the course there, and was graduated therefrom with his degree in 1869, and for many years was actively engaged in a general practice at Brodhead, Wis. In the meanwhile his attention was directed towards that branch of his pro- fession in which he later became so eminent a specialist, and in 1890 he went to Dwight, Ill., to become associated with the Leslie E. Keeley Institute at that place. For the next derade he was one of the leading members of the faculty, devoting much time and study to nervous diseases, especially those caused by the excessive use of stimulants and drugs, gaining an experience that could hardly be equaled. In 1901 he came to Rockford, and for a short period was identified with the Ransom Sani- tarium, but soon established the one that bears his name, and continued as its active head until death claimed him after sixty-nine useful years.
The Dr. Broughton Sanitarium (incorpo- rated) is beautifully located on Rock River, and is designed for the treatment and cure of opium and other drug addictions, including al- cohol and special nervous diseases. It is at No. 2007 South Main street, and the grounds com- prise twelve acres, with a frontage of 400 feet along the river. The sanitarium building is one of the finest and most comfortable in the country. It has a stone foundation, and is three stories in height. The capacity of the institution is forty-four patients, it being Dr. Broughton's policy to accept a limited number so as to give all his personal attention, and this will be maintained by his successor, Dr. George A. Weirick, formerly his assistant, now in full charge. There is a commodious annex
to the main building, and others will be added as needed.
It was Dr. Broughton's contention, and he admirably carried out this theory in his prac- tice, that opium, morphine, alcohol, heroin, hyoscine, codeine, cornine, chloral and other toxie drugs habitually used, produce diseases which readily yield to modern methods and sys- tematic treatment; that the so-called craving or desire for alcoholle stimulants, in the aver- age case, is easily corrected, without shock, in two or three days, by a system of non-alcoholic Indication; and, in abont three weeks, each patient is restored to a condition of health characteristic of himself.
Dr. Broughton was a man who ever was alive to the calls of humanity and patriotism. He was a veteran of the Civil war, enlisting in May. 1864, in Company C, Fortieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, at Milton, Wis. His con- Dection with the W. W. Pattou Post, G. A. R., at Brodhead, Wis., was a source of pleasure to him, and was never severed. Although he left Brodhead, he maintained his association with many interests there, and kept a warm place in his heart for those with whom he was affil- iated for so many years. Dr. Broughton, at the time of his demise, belonged to the Winnebago Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical So- ciety, and the American Medical Association. While at Brodhead be belonged to Bicknell Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and was also connected with Evansville Chapter, of Evansville, Wis. For four years he gave valuable service as a member of the United States Board of Pen- sions, being examiner at Brodhead.
In 1569 Dr. Broughton was united in mar- riage with Julia A. Smiley. at Albany, Wis., she being a daughter of the Hon. Daniel Smiley. Dr. Broughton is survived by the following children : William S., in the treasury de- partment at Washington, D. C .; and James R., of Parker, Ariz .; as well as by his brothers and sisters, John, Albert, Eugene, Mrs. D. M. Enfield, Mrs. Hannah Reed and Mrs. Hat- tie Graham, and his aged mother. Dr. Brough- ton was a conscientious member of the Baptist church, having affiliated himself with that de- nomination at Brodhead. Wis. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. B. Davidson of the First Baptist Church of Rock- ford, while representatives from Patton Post, G. A. R., and Bicknell Lodge. A. F. & A. M., were present, and followed the remains to Green- wood Cemetery, where W. A. Loveland deliv-
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ered an oration in behalf of the Masonic fra- ternity. Mrs. Broughton died October 19, 1914.
With the interment of all that was mortal of Russell Broughton in the beautiful cemetery ended his career as a mortal, but the influence of his magnificent work will never cease. All over this broad land are men and women who remember his name in their nightly prayers, and cherish a reverential love of the tender, wise physician who raised them from their moral degradation and placed them where their
Maker had intended them to be. The life of such a man cannot now be correctly estimated. The good he accomplished in his less than three score years and ten is accumulative, and will increase with each succeeding year. While gone from this human life, he has left behind him an institution that will continue his life work, and cause a perpetual remembrance of his charity, kindness and love of humanity that is the most lasting memorial a man can secure.
ALFRED T. EIDE.
Where aspiration is satiated and every aim realized, effort ceases and enterprise loses itself in torpid inactivity. The chances of successful attainment, however, continually encourage the exercise of perseverance and energy, and it is usually found that the individuals who have reached a position of influence in their various lines of endeavor, and who stand highest in public esteem, are those who have devoted them- selves assiduously to close study and applica- tion. Perhaps not all who stand foremost in the business or professional world began their careers with the expectation of accomplishing great things, but those who have accomplished them have placed just valuation upon honor, probity and energy. Those qualities formed a part of the capital with which Dr. Al- fred T. Eide entered upon his career in the prolific field of medicine, in which he has won for himself a reputation of an enviable nature among the younger members of his honored call- ing in Chicago. This city has always been distinguished for high rank in medicine and surgery. The profession here represented has numbered among its members many men whose work has gained for them national prominence, and Doctor Eide may be said to be strictly representative of the physicians of the Illinois metropolis.
Alfred T. Eide was born at Morris, Ill., Octo- ber 5, 1553, a son of Elling Eide, who, for years was largely instrumental in building up the Logan Square and Humboldt Park divisions of the northwest side of the city. Elling Eide was born in Bergen, Norway, July 11, 1859, and came to the United States in 1STS, settling at Morris, Ill., when a young man of nineteen years. There he married Martha Erickson who was also a native of Norway, and they became the parents of five chiktren : Alfred T., Bertha C., who is living at home with her parents; Violet,
who is a graduate of the Chicago Conservatory of Music, and is now teaching that art in this city ; Iver O., who was for some time a student under his brother, and is now studying at the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery ; and Irwin, who is deceased.
As a lad of six years. Alfred T. Eide became รก pupil in the old Talcott school on the west side of Chicago, where he pursued his studies until nine years of age, when his parents removed to the Logan Square district and in that locality he continued his education to the age of four- teen years. He then left school and for one and one-half years was in the employ of the Chicago grocery firm of Charles Slack & Com- pany, leaving that place to accept a position in the office of Cyrus Il. McCormick, president of the McCormick Harvester Company, where he continued until 1901. At that time he fully de- cided to make the practice of medicine his life work, and accordingly went to Valparaiso, Ind., where he entered the university as a student in the preparatory and scientific depart- ments. He continued his studies there for two years and had he remained for four months longer would have received the degree of Bach- elor of Science. In 1904, however, he entered the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, and was graduated from this institution with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 190S. Soon afterwards he opened an office on Logan Square. where he continued in the general practice of medicine and surgery until 1910. At that time he removed to No. 4019 Milwaukee Avenue, in order to be near the plant of the Sellers Manu- facturing Company, for which he was chief sur- geon. He has maintained an office at this ad- dress to the present time, and enjoys a large private practice, being regarded as one of the leading members of the profession on the north- west side of the city.
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Doctor Eide is well known in many fraternal connections. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, holds membership in the Knights of the White Cross, the Sons of Norway, the Mod- ern Woodmen of America, the Royal League, the Woodmen of the World and the Tribe of Ben Hur, and also is affiliated with the Deutsche Guild. He belongs likewise to the Progressive Club and to the Alpha Nu Chapter of the Phi Delta, of which he was one of the organizers. He is a director of the Fraternity House Asso- ciation and a member of the Chicago Medical Society. His father is a thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner and his mother and sisters are members of the Eastern Star. The Doctor is serving as medical examiner for the local camp of the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America, the Sons of Nor- way and the Knights of the White Cross. He gives stalwart allegiance to the Progressive
party, and his religious faith is that of the Methodist church. He has always enjoyed out- of-door sports, and for three years was a mem- ber of the college football team. Hle greatly enjoys travel and his interests reach out along the broader lines that are not confined by the local limitations of one's home district. Doctor Eide keeps in touch with the trend of modern thought and progress, having one of the largest and most up-to-date complete X-Ray equipments in Chicago, and doing research work along the lines of stereoscopy, and not only takes deep interest in matters in the strict path of his profession, but also along other progressive chan- nels. From his earliest boyhood, he has made the most of every opportunity which has pre- sented itself, and his career has been marked by constant advancement. Few men today stand higher in the estimation of the profession in Chicago, and none in the esteem of the gen- eral public.
ALBERT BLAKE DICK.
One of the distinguishing features of Chicago is the location here of firms devoted to the ex- clusive manufacture of certain patented articles. In former days all the larger interests of the country were centered in the East, but this metropolis of the Middle West has proven itself the logical center of distribution, and conse- quently many of the level-headed business men of the country are establishing their plants in close proximity to the unsurpassed transpor- tation facilities both by the lakes or over the many suburban railroad systems which con- verge here. A firm that for many years has been firmly founded and has a clear field is that of the A. B. Dick Company, manufacturers of Thomas A. Edison's mimeographs and supplies. Of this concern the leading factor is its execu- tive head, Albert Blake Dick, whose life is given in brief review in this article.
Albert Blake Dick was born in Bureau County, Ill., April 16, 1856, a son of Adam and Rebecca (Wible) Dick, who removed to Galesburg, Ill., in 1863, when he was a child. There he received his educational training, but his real expe- riences came after he started out in life for himself as he necessarily early learned to be self-reliant. In 1872 he entered as an employe the firm of George W. Brown and Company, manufacturers of agricultural implements, at Galesburg, and remained with that concern un- til 1879, when he became associated, in the same
line of business, conducted by Deere & Mansur Company, of Moline, Ill., remaining for four years, and during the latter part of this period also was a partner in the Moline Lumber Com- pany. In 1883 he established his present com- pany as a lumber concern, under the caption of A. B. Dick and Company, with headquarters at Chicago. This name continued until he incor- porated the business in April, 1884, as the A. B. Dick Company, of which he was made presi- dent, and is also its treasurer, and a member of the board of directors. When the lumber interest was sold in 1887, the attention of the corporation was turned towards the production of Mr. Edison's patents, and it is now the ex- clusive manufacturer of both the mimeographs and supplies. In addition to his connection with the company that bears his name, Mr. Dick is a director of the Buda Company, and the National City Bank. He is a trustee of Lake Forest University, and was treasurer of that institution for eight years.
On January 25, 1881, Mr. Dick was married at Galesburg, Ill., to Miss Alice S. Mathews of that city, who died May 28, 1885. They had one daughter, Mabel E. In June, 1902, Mr. Dick was married at Geneva. Switzerland, to Miss Mary Henrietta Mathews, of Galesburg, Ill., and they have had four children: Albert Blake, Jr., Charles Mathews, Edison, and Shel- don.
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For more than thirty years Mr. Dick has been associated with the commercial interests of Chicago, and has always maintained the high standard he raised at the beginning of his career, that of never profiting by any dishon- esty, and of giving to every man his full due. Ile is a member of the Chicago, University, City and Onwentsia clubs. A man of broad ideas, he endeavors to carry them out not only
in his business life, but as pertaining to his civic duties, and no man is more willing to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate than he. Surrounded by the elevating in- fluences of a happy home, supported by the tried friendship of a number of his associates, Mr. Dick's life is a full one, and his genial influence is felt wherever he is known.
WALTER ALLEN DANIELS.
In some men the business sense is remarkably developed, and through it they reach an em- inence not attained by those who try to control affairs for which they have no aptitude. It is now generally recognized that no one reaches unusual success who works against his natural inclinations, and when competition is so stren- uous, men need every assistance that developed talent can give in order to take profitable ad- vantage of offered opportunities and to be able to develop legitimate business chances. Espe- cially is this true in Chicago, where, although the field of operation is broad, the rivalry is intense, and the man who distances others must be on a constant strain to win the race of life. Such a man was the late Walter A. Daniels, whose activities along several channels made his name a well known one in Chicago business circles.
Walter A. Daniels was born at Milford, Mass., June 28, 1852, a son of Newell and Isabelle O. (Stone) Daniels, the latter of whom was in the direct line of descent from John Alden, familiar- ized by Longfellow's poem, "The Courtship of Miles Standish." Until he was thirteen years old, Mr. Daniels attended school in his native place, but at that age was brought west by his parents, to Milwaukee, Wis., and at sixteen years of age, he came to Chicago to become a student in the Chicago Art School. Being a resident of Chicago at the time of the great fire of 1871, he was unfortunately a victim and lost all he possessed. Realizing that this city would not recover from the calamity for some time, he decided to seek another field and he went to St. Louis, Mo., thence to San Francisco, Cal., but soon returned to Chicago, and from then until his death, he made this city his continuous home.
Mr. Daniels was associated with Samuel L. Crump Company, starting with the Lakeside Press, of Chicago, when it was located at Jack- son and Clark streets. Following this, he was
one of the organizers of the Hinds Ketcham Company, of New York City, high class color printers, and represented his firm at Chicago as resident manager, while at the same time he acted for the Milwaukee Lithographing Com- pany, of Milwaukee, Wis. His association with these firms resulted in his being chosen as resi- dent manager and a member of the board of directors of the United States Printing Com- pany, and in 1906, he was made general sales manager for this same company, the position being created for him as a recompense for his faithful service to the concern he had so ably represented. After two years, however, he re- tired from the printing business, which he had followed for forty-one consecutive years. His energy and love of action, however, forbade his remaining idle, and soon he organized a great enterprise in the moving picture film industry, known as the National Waterproof Film Com- pany, of which he was president and general manager. He had successfully launched this company and placed it upon a firm foundation, and then retired from its management, feeling content with his achievements. He was a man of unusual abilities, and perhaps one of his dominant characteristics all through his business life was his faculty of attaching his employes to him and thereby securing from them a willing, faithful and efficient service. He kept in close personal touch with them, and each man em- ployed by him felt that in Mr. Daniels he had a firm, cordial friend. He did more than this, for when he met a young man whom he recognized deserving, he felt it his pleasure as well as a duty to render him assistance, and many who today occupy responsible positions or are at the head of business concerns, owe their advance in life to the kindly sympathy and generous prac- tival aid of Mr. Daniels.
On February 18, 1875, Mr. Daniels was mar- ried to Miss Jean E. Shane, who was born and reared at Pittsburgh, Pa., and came of a
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prominent Pennsylvania family of English descent. Mr. Daniels took great pleasure in his home and was at his best within his family circle. Ilis interest centered there, and he was so content to spend his leisure moments in his home, that he took but little part in club or political life. From boyhood he evinced his love of art and science, and carried out many of his ideas in his business. Cordial, sympathetic and broad in his views, Mr. Daniels was a man who made and retained many friends, and his com- petitors recognized his sterling worth and gave him credit for the unflinching integrity that would not permit him to stoop to any mean action or countenance anything that was un- worthy. His death occasioned deep regret among his business and social acquaintances. The funeral service was held at his late residence No. 4022 Sheridan Road, January 10, 1915. The body was cremated at Graceland Cemetery and interred at Milwaukee.
A contemporary review of him written at the time of his death reads in part as follows, and is a fitting close to this mention of his life:
"To those of us who have known Mr. Daniels intimately and who have been concerned with the condition of his health for the past several weeks, this knowledge is not surprising, but to the vast number of his friends and acquaint- ances in the film world, the news of his rather sudden death will come as a shock. It was truly a great privilege to know W. A. Daniels. His dominant passions were his home and his friends. His love of both was ever apparent. From early boyhood he engaged in business on his own account and prospered because of his abundant faith in mankind. He loved men. By the strict application of modern business rules, he amassed a considerable fortune and remained active in business for the pure love of the game, until about Thanksgiving of last year."
WILLIAM LOWRY COPELAND,
There is no city in the world whose physicians stand higher than Chicago. These professional men have matured their natural ability, broad- ened their experiences and increased their knowledge until they stand at the apex of the men whose lives are spent in alleviating the ills of mankind. One of these men of wide- spread reputation is Dr. William Lowry Cope- land, who for thirty-five years has made Chi- cago his center of operations in his field of en- deavor, and contributed largely towards the city's pre-eminence. Dr. Copeland was born at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, January 7. 1851, a son of William Lowry and Dency Prudence (Moore) Copeland. His literary train- ing was received in the public schools of his native city, while he prepared for medical col- lege under Drs. Cross and Downby, leading physicians and surgeons of St. Catharines, this discipline proving most valuable to him during those formative years. Later, as soon as ready, he matriculated in McGill College at Montreal, and was graduated from that institution of learning, in 1572, with his degrees of M. D., C. N. In addition he passed examination in On- zario College of Physicians and Surgeons the same year, and then spent a year in the London hospitals, where he obtained the degree of M. R. C. S., England. He afterwards served for several months as house surgeon in Reading (Berkshire) Hospital, and visited other hos-
pitals in Great Britain and Ireland before re- turning to his home at St. Catharines. Thus through close application, he obtained a com- prehensive knowledge both in surgery and ma- teria medica. Soon after returning home, he began a private practice at his birthplace, and was for five years physician and surgeon to the St. Catharines General and Marine Hospital. In 1579, he came to Chicago, and since then has given this city the benefit of his skill and knowledge. When the College of Physicians and Surgeons was established at Chicago, he became a member of the dispensary staff and served in this capacity for five years. Dr. Copeland was further honored, in 1884, with the appointment of professor of anatomy in the College of Dental Surgery, and in 1892, was appointed one of the attending physicians to the Cook County Hos- pital. In 1906, he was made professor of anatomy in the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Copeland has displayed a capa- bility along educational lines equal to his skill in the operating room, and he is ranked among the successful surgeons of the country. Pro- fessionally he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Chicago Medical So- ciety, and the Therapeutic Club. In politics he is a Democrat. The Presbyterian church holds his membership and profits from his generous contributions. The Royal League and North
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American Union furnish him with fraternal relations.
In 1875, Dr. Copeland was married at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, to Miss Mary St. John, a daughter of Samuel L. and Martha (Seaman) St. John of St. Catharines, and they have had two daughters, namely : Maud, who married C. A. Heninger ; and Belle, who is un- married and resides with her parents. In his
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