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Doctor T. C. Scott*
Doctor W. P. Scott graduated from Keokuk Medical College in 1898. He practiced medicine in Lexington, Illinois from 1913 to the present time. He did post-graduate work at the Post Graduate Hospital and Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, in 1911-12. Deceased.
Doctor Charles E. Shultz was born March 27, 1866; son of Henry and Olive Shultz in Danvers Township, McLean county, Illinois. He grad- uated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 1900. In- structor in Rush Medical College, 1900-02. Served as a Medical Officer in the World War. General practice, 1918-25; City Health Director, Bloomington, Illinois, 1925-28; Superintendent of Fairview Tuberculosis Sanatorium, 1928; General practice, 1928-34. He practiced in Chicago, Colfax, Shirley, and Bloomington, Illinois. Practice: General internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and refraction. He is a member of the Illinois State Medical Society and A. M. A. He married Miss Eva B. Thompson, May 16, 1900. Four children: Esther O. is a journalist in Chicago; Frances W. is Anatomical Artist, Johns Hopkins Medical School; Gordon H. graduated from the Loyola Medical College; Dorothy C. is Entomologist, State of Florida. Deceased.
Doctor Guy A. Sloan*
Doctor Howard P. Sloan*
Doctor O. J. Sloan was born September 28, 1885, at Neosho, Missouri. He graduated June 28, 1907, from the University of Nashville, Nash- ville, Tennessee. He did post-graduate work in the Clinics of Vienna, 1923-24. Since 1919 his practice has been limited to Surgery. He is a member of the A. M. A. and F. A. C. S. His present location is at Glen-
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dale, California. He served as a Medical Officer in the World War. He married Miss Florence M. Beger in June, 1926.
Doctor George W. Stephenson*
Doctor Edgar McLean Stevenson*
Doctor William T. Stickley was born March 19, 1898, at Prescott, Mich- igan. He graduated from the University of Illinois Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1931. Practice: General Medicine, including own major surgery at Danvers, Illinois, since 1931. He is a member of the McLean County Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, and A. M. A. He married Miss Pearl Crawford of London, Ontario, August 19, 1929.
Doctor Ezekiel Thomas was born in 1804 at Columbus, Ohio. He grad- uated from the Ohio Wesleyan University. He practiced in Bloomington, Illinois, from 1852-1870. On account of ill health he retired and lived on his farm a few miles southwest of Clinton, Illinois, until his death in 1888.
Doctor James H. Thomas was born February 21, 1816. He graduated from Wabash Medical College, Wabash, Indiana in 1840. Served as a Medical Officer in the Civil War. In 1866 he located at Chenoa, Illinois, and practiced medicine until his death in 1902.
Doctor O. M. Thompson was born July 29, 1878, at Ellsworth, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, June, 1906. He served as a Medical Officer in the World War. He practiced medicine at Downs, Ellsworth and LeRoy, Illinois. He is on the staff of St. Joseph's and Mennonite Hospitals. He is engaged in general practice; specialty Pediatrics. He is a member of the A. M. A. and McLean County and Illinois State Medical Societies. He did post- graduate work at Cook County Hospital, Barnes Hospital of St. Louis, and State Hospital at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing in LeRoy for eighteen years. His first wife was Miss Clara E. Buckles. His second wife was Miss Rosella Polk. He died in 1948; cause - cardio- renal.
Doctor Harry W. Trigger was born December 13, 1884, at Ford county, Illinois. He graduated May 19, 1913, from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. He was assistant Physician in the State Hospitals of Indianapolis, and Peoria, Illinois, for about four years. Since 1930 he has been doing general practice in Ellsworth, Illinois. He is a member of A. M. A. and Illinois State Medical Society. He married Miss Florence Quinn, October 2, 1917.
Doctor William H. Van Doren was born 1876, in Illinois. He graduated in June, 1896, from the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. He began the practice of medicine in Bellflower in 1896, where he re- mained for two years; later going to Joliet for five years, then to Chicago, Illinois, where he remained until his death in June, 1929. He married Miss Mabelle Altman of Gibson City.
Doctor Bard Wakefield was born November 6, 1884, at Heyworth, Illi- nois. He graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, in June, 1907. Was in general practice in Heyworth, Illinois,
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from July, 1907 to February, 1911. He did post-graduate work in Europe, 1911-1913. Specialized in Dermatology in Peoria, Illinois, 1913, until time of death, May 11, 1932. He was a member of the Peoria Medical Society. the A. M. A., the Illinois State and the St. Louis Dermatological Society, and the Chicago Dermatology Society. He mar- ried Miss Nannette Lewis, June 25, 1907.
Doctor Marshall Wallis was born July 28, 1878, in Effingham, Illinois. Graduated May, 1906, at Washington University Medical School. After graduation, two years instructorship in the Obstetrical Department of Washington University. He served as a Medical Officer in the World War. He practiced medicine in Normal, Illinois. He was a member of the Illinois State Medical Society and the A. M. A. He did post-graduate work at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, New York Post Graduate Medical Schools. He married Marian Smith, March 15, 1919. His present location is Houston, Texas.
Doctor Harold R. Watkins*
Doctor Herman W. Wellmerling®
Doctor E. C. Williams*
Doctor William T. Williamson practiced medicine in Lexington, Illinois. He served as a Medical Officer in the World War. He moved to Rich- mond, Virginia where he died in 1925.
Doctor Wood was Health Director of Bloomington, Illinois, for several years. His present address is unknown.
Doctor Elijah Woolley was born February 12, 1843, near Springfield, Ohio. He graduated in 1880 at Hahnemann College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Civil War. He practiced medicine at Cropsey and at Saybrook, Illinois. He volunteered in Company B, 152, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He practiced in Saybrook from 1881 until his death, March 14, 1923. He married Miss Elizabeth Ann Bunney, January 1, 1868.
Doctor G. R. Woolsey practiced in Normal, Illinois, for about forty years. He was a Homeopath and had a large practice. He was prominent .in medical circles in McLean county in the latter half of the last century. He was unmarried and died in 1905.
Doctor Leroy W. Yolton®
Doctor William M. Young was born October 3, 1867, at Downs, Illinois. He graduated May, 1897, from the Eclectic Medical Institute. He was five years at Lincoln, Illinois, as resident physician in the A. F. M. C. ( Illinois State School and Colony). He is a general Practitioner and anaesthetist. He is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Medical Societies. He did post-graduate work in the New York Post Graduate School. He married Miss Edith Blinn in May, 1905. Died in 1939.
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Doctor Julian W. Zinn was born July 30, 1862, at Grant county, Ken- tucky. He graduated in 1888 from Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. He practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois, for two months. He has practiced medicine in Flanagan, Illinois, for thirty-two years. He is a member of the North Central Illinois Society. He has taken several post-graduate courses in Chicago Hospitals. He married Miss Anne R. Jordan in 1890.
ADDENDA
The committee appointed to write a short biographical history of the Members of the McLean County Medical Society, and of other Phy- sicians and Surgeons, who have practiced in McLean County find, after a careful search, that there are a great many in which the data is very meager. The following list with such information as is obtainable is hereby presented in order to make the record as complete as possible.
Dr. H. T. Adams practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. His office was located on the northwest corner of Wood and Oak Streets.
Dr. W. H. Allin practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Had an office over 114 N. Center Street.
Dr. Albert Arendt practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from National Homeopathic Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1896.
Dr. Isaac Baker, one of the earliest pioneer physicians, located in McLean county in 1826. This was four years before the organization of the county.
Dr. J. H. Banks graduated from Keokuk Medical College, Keokuk, Iowa, in 1892. Practiced at Anchor, Illinois.
Dr. Abraham H. Barnes practiced in Cropsey, Illinois. State certificate May 29, 1883, for years of practice in Illinois.
Dr. Beedles practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois, many years ago. Dr. Samuel Bishop practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Royal Bavarian Examining Commission, Erlanged, Germany, in 1870.
Dr. R. D. Bradley graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. Had an office at 120 S. Main Street.
Dr. Martin L. Brookshire practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Barnes Medical College, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1903.
Dr. William Buckworth graduated from the Medical College of Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1893. Practiced medicine in LeRoy, Illinois.
Dr. Joseph W. Calvert practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Cleveland Medical College in 1896.
Dr. Jesse Chewning practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from St. Louis Medical College in 1863.
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Dr. David L. Cline graduated in 1876 from the Medical Department of Louisville, Kentucky. He practiced medicine in Ellsworth, Illinois.
Dr. William E. Constant graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1883. Practiced medicine in Lexington, Illinois.
Dr. John Cook graduated from the Missouri Medical College, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1880. Practiced medicine in LeRoy, Illinois.
Dr. John H. Copenhaver graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, in 1903. Practiced medicine in Bellflower, Illinois. Deceased.
Dr. Charles J. Corley practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1888.
Dr. J. W. Craig practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. State Certificate October 16, 1877, for years of practice in Illinois.
Dr. Maria L. Crothers graduated from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1883.
Dr. W. H. Davis practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from St. Louis Medical College in 1878.
Dr. George O. DeMoss graduated from the Hahnemann Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1913. Practiced in Cropsey, Illinois.
Dr. John W. Dobson practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from University of Michigan, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1892.
Dr. Ophius P. Donovan practiced in McLean, Illinois. Graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1903.
Dr. J. M. Downs graduated from Homeopath College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1880. He practiced in Saybrook, Illinois.
Dr. Charles S. Estep practiced in Lexington, Illinois. Graduated from Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1881.
Dr. E. B. Ferguson (Mrs.) and Dr. W. Ferguson practiced in Bloom- ington, Illinois. Office located 406 E. North Street.
Dr. Asa R. Freeman graduated from the M-Sims-Beaumont, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1907. Served as a medical officer in the World War. Prac- ticed medicine in Bloomington, Illinois.
Dr. C. M. George graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Maryland, in 1892. Practiced medicine in LeRoy, Illinois.
Dr. F. Goetch had an office in Bloomington, Illinois, many years ago.
Dr. John W. Goodheart practiced in Lexington, Illinois. Graduated from Chicago Medical College in 1890.
Dr. Arthur William Gregg practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, in 1909.
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Dr. Homer R. Griffin graduated at the M-Sims-Beaumont Medical Col- lege in 1906. Present location is Glendale, California.
Dr. David D. Haggard practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Marion-Sims College of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1893.
Dr. Alexander Hamilton, address unknown. Graduated from Psychio- Medical College in 1904. Practiced at Colfax, Illinois.
Dr. Harvey L. Harris graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1875. Practiced at Bellflower, Illinois.
Dr. Hiram Haskell graduated from the Northwestern Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1899. Practiced in Hudson, Illinois.
Dr. Harry M. Hayes graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1894. He practiced medicine in Chenoa, Illinois.
Dr. J. M. Hiett graduated in 1872. Practiced in Saybrook, Illinois.
Dr. Elmer S. Horine graduated from the Psychio-Medical College at Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1897. He practiced at Colfax, Illinois.
Dr. John F. Jones graduated from the Colorado School of Medicine, Boulder, Colorado, in 1895. Practiced in LeRoy, Illinois.
Dr. L. M. Jones practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois, at 208 N. Center Street.
Dr. Mark C. Jones was born in 1872. He graduated from the Marion-Sims College of Medicine in 1898. He is a member of the Indiana State Med- ical Association.
Dr. Richard H. Jones practiced in Hudson, Illinois. Graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, in 1887.
Dr. Henry W. Langstaff graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1885. Practiced medicine at Colfax, Illinois.
Dr. Edward Frederick Law graduated from Rush Medical College, Chi- cago, Illinois, in 1903. Practiced at Weston, Illinois.
Dr. William Lindley was a well known physician in the early history of the county, having located in Bloomington, Illinois, in 1827.
Dr. Joseph E. Lowrey practiced in Osmond, Illinois. Graduated from Iowa Medical College, Des Moines, Iowa, in 1885.
Dr. William A. McClelland practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Hering Medical College and Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, in 1896.
Dr. L. C. McConnell graduated from the Medical College of Ohio, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, in 1859. Practiced medicine at Gridley, Illinois.
Dr. C. R. McDonald graduated from the M-Sims-Beaumont, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. Practiced in Carlock, Illinois.
Dr. David H. McFarland graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1870. Practiced medicine in Heyworth, Illinois.
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Dr. Uriah C. McHugh graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1878. Practiced in Lexington, Illinois.
Dr. David R. Mckinney graduated from the Medical College of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1878. Practiced medicine in Downs, Illinois.
Dr. William Mahon graduated from the American College, (Eclectic), St. Louis, Missouri, in 1881. Practiced at Cooksville, Illinois.
Dr. John M. Major came to McLean county in 1835.
Dr. Laban S. Major, pioneer physician, located in McLean county in 1835.
Dr. E. Martin practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Was located at 607 N. East Street.
Dr. Frank E. May graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1887. Practiced in Arrowsmith, Illinois.
Dr. J. A. Monroe graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1899. He practiced medicine in Chenoa, Illinois.
Dr. Arthur J. Morris practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated (Illinois S. B. H. ... ) Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1891.
Dr. J. S. Niven practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1894.
Dr. Perry L. Noggle graduated at the Physicians and Surgeons Medical School, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1895. Practiced in Bloomington, Illinois and Cooksville, Illinois.
Dr. Rachel S. Packson practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1882.
Dr. Frances A. Phillips practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Homeopathic Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1882.
Dr. R. S. Piper practiced in Bloomington, Illinois, several years ago. No record found.
Dr. Rinehard Remby graduated from the University of Berlin, Germany, in 1892. At present time is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. H. D. Reynolds graduated from the College of Medicine and Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1892. Practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinos.
Dr. A. C. Rice graduated from Bennett Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1889; practiced in Weston, Illinois.
Dr. Eli Vestal Rice graduated in 1896 from the Hospital Louisville, Kentucky, and practiced in Chenoa, Illinois.
Dr. C. B. Roberts graduated from Ensworth Medical College, St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1890. Practiced medicine in Downs, Illinois.
Dr. R. B. Roberts graduated from Ensworth Medical College, St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1897. Practiced medicine in Downs, Illinois.
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Dr. John Roff practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. His office was located at 409 Albert Street.
Dr. Arthur E. Rogers practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1897.
Dr. G. W. Rudolphi graduated at the Illinois Medical College, 1906. Practiced medicine in Cooksville, Illinois.
Dr. George H. Rue practiced in Lexington, Illinois. Licensed to practice, 1878.
Dr. Joseph S. Sageser practiced in Ellsworth, Illinois. Graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1883.
Dr. John F. Sanders practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1898.
Dr. Charles R. Sanderson practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Keokuk Medical School, Keokuk, Iowa, in 1892.
Dr. Edward E. Schell practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1897.
Dr. Harry L. Shafer graduated in 1913.
Dr. Lloyd H. Simmons practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from University of Illinois in 1913.
Dr. P. A. Smith practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Office lo- cated at 706 N. East Street.
Dr. W. J. Staling graduated from the University of Louisville, Medical Department, Louisville, Kentucky, 1892. He practiced medicine in Ells- worth, Illinois.
Dr. F. P. Stedman graduated at Cincinnati (Eclectic) College, in 1899. Practiced in Saybrook, Illinois.
Dr. Edward Summers graduated from Hahnemann Medical School, Chi- cago, Illinois, in 1904. Practiced medicine at Shirley, Illinois.
Dr. Bertham O. Swinehart graduated from the College of Medicine and Surgery, Chicago, Illinois. He served as a Medical Officer in the World War.
Dr. Howard Switzer graduated from Chicago Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1885. Practiced medicine at Anchor, Illinois.
Dr. Charles W. Talbert practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1883.
Dr. Ferris F. Tannus practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, in 1905.
Dr. J. A. Taylor graduated from Bellevue College, New York City, in 1875. Practiced medicine in Gridley, Illinois.
Dr. Andrew Tenbrook graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1876. Practiced in McLean, Illinois.
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Dr. J. M. Thresh graduated in 1902 from Barnes Medical College, St. Louis, Missouri. He practiced medicine in Danvers, Illinois. His present location is Grand Bay, Alabama.
Dr. Guy Van Alstine graduated from the Northwestern Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1912. Practiced at Anchor, Illinois.
Dr. Ira A. Vandervort practiced in Normal, Illinois. State Certificate, December 11, 1877, for years of practice in Illinois.
Dr. S. H. Van Doren graduated from Bennett Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, in 1878. He practiced at Saybrook, Illinois.
Dr. Frederick Volz practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1892.
Dr. Homer Wakefield graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1891. Present location New York City.
Dr. Z. Waters practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Office located at 110 W. Washington Street.
Dr. Peter Webber practiced medicine in Bloomington, Illinois, at 410 N. Oak Street.
Dr. E. E. Williams practiced in Bloomington, Illinois. Graduated from Bennett College of Eclectic Medicine and Surgery, Chicago, Illinois, in 1886.
Dr. Edwin M. Wilson graduated from the Omaha Medical College, Omaha, Nebraska, in 1895. Practiced medicine in Gridley, Illinois.
Dr. Milton C. Wilson graduated from the Medical College of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1882. Practiced medicine in Downs, Illinois.
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ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Bloomington, Illinois
In the founding of St. Joseph's Hospital, a large measure of credit is due the Rev. Father Schreiber, pastor of the St. Mary's Church. At his suggestion in 1879 the Rev. Mother Frances of St. Francis Hospital of Peoria visited Bloomington with the view of establishing a Branch Hospital here.
Dr. John Sweeney and Dr. Chas. Parke were then consulted in reference to the undertaking, and agreed to lend assistance. Dr. Sweeney, in company with Sisters and friends of the order, later made a house to house canvass of Bloomington and succeeded in obtaining sufficient funds to make the first payment on the property where the hospital is located. This property is a 7-acre tract near the center of which stood the Waddell home, an old brick mansion, and here the St. Joseph Hospital started on its long and successful career on the 22nd day of March, 1880.
The institution was incorporated at once, and its ownership and control was vested in the Mother Superior of Third Order of St. Francis of Peoria and her successors in office. Neither man nor church have the authority to interfere with her in her vested rights.
Now, four Sisters were placed in charge of the institution and they selected Dr. Parke to organize a staff. He appointed Dr. A. H. Luce, Dr. John Sweeney, Dr. T. F. Worrell, Dr. William Elder, Dr. R. Wun- derlich, and Dr. Lee Smith as members of the first staff.
In 1883 it became necessary to add more space, and a new building was constructed in connection with the old structure, which then became the residence and chapel for the Sisters.
In 1888 a substantial addition was built, and the following year a new chapel added at an expense of $10,000. Having entirely out- grown the quarters, in 1908 the large east wing was added to the building, and in 1920 it was necessary to add a west wing still larger.
The hospital as it now stands has a capacity of over 300 beds. It is strictly modern, the rooms are attractively furnished, and the equip- ment is the very best including up to date laboratories, diet kitchens, x-ray, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy. The operating rooms are of the highest order, and there are delivery rooms and special obstetric department. A special ward for children and sun parlors are provided, and a fully equipped Psychopathic ward.
In 1926 a handsome three-story nurses' home was built to house the Nurses' Training School which was established in 1921. This insti- tution has graduated 93 nurses, and has a capacity of 60 beds.
The St. Joseph's Hospital does not discriminate in taking patients. All races and creeds, the rich and poor alike, find its doors open to them if they are sick and afflicted. Its charity is without ostentation. More than 12% of its patients have been treated entirely on charity, and many more on part charity. Countless meals have been given to the hungry poor - none are ever turned from the door.
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THE BROKAW HOSPITAL Normal, Illinois
The Brokaw Hospital got its initial start from some members of the McLean County Medical Society. In the fall of 1894 and the spring of 1895 a group of medical men met to consider the question of a new hospital. After a great deal of discussion, five doctors resolved to con- tinue in this new enterprise, and each subscribed five hundred dollars ($500.00) as a starting fund for the purpose of purchasing ground, buildings, and equipment. These men were Dr. J. L. White, Dr. D. H. Nusbaum, Dr. M. D. Hull, Dr. C. M. Noble, and Dr. Ernest Mammen.
The first consideration was to secure a desirable site or location, provide the necessary buildings, and furnish the proper equipment. The next procedure was to obtain a suitable management for conducting the affairs of this hospital. After much investigation, the present location was acquired from Mr. Henry Danforth of Washington, Illinois, for a consideration of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00). The above mentioned doctors having secured the contract, Mr. Paul Moratz, archi- tect, drew sketches and plans for the buildings.
The original building was completed and opened for patients in 1896. It was under the management of the Mennonite Deaconess Nurses with Rev. John A. Sprunger in charge. It continued under this manage- ment until August, 1897, when it was taken over by the Methodist Episcopal Deaconess society of Chicago, and operated until the year 1901. At this time the name of the hospital was changed to Brokaw Hospital.
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