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Dr. Waldo C. Daniels was born in Syracuse, New York, February 4, 1833, and having gained a liberal education at the University of Michigan, he studied medicine and was gradu- ated from the Buffalo Medical College in 1854. Soon after graduation he settled in Toledo, and was one of the original members of the Toledo Medical Association. He died in Chicago, January 27, 1882.
Dr. Spencer Dills was born in Warren County, Indiana, and having obtained an edu- cation in the Schools of that State, studied medi - cine and was graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the Spring of 1871. He was an earnest and faithful student, and gave great promise of a useful life, but died soon after establishing himself in Toledo. Having charge of the small-pox hospital, he contracted that dreadful disease. Leaving his wife and family, as he did not wish them to risk infection, he was taken to the hospital, where he died after a brief illness of five or six days. His death occurred October 20, 1872.
Dr. William M. Douglass. Born May 28, 1843, at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He re ceived his education in his native place, and entered the Army when 19 years of age, and remained in the service until the end of the War. In 1868 he began the study of medicine, and was graduated at the University of Michi- gan in 1871. He began practice at Commerce, Michigan, but in 1872 came to Toledo, where he remained until August, 1874, in active prac- tice. At this date he fell sick with pneumonia, resulting in abscess, from which he never re- covered. He was removed to his native city, where he died, May 4, 1877, having been a continuous sufferer for nearly three years.
Dr. Harry D. Earl was born at Massillon, 36
Ohio, August 9, 1850. Having obtained an education in Toledo, he spent three years in the study of medicine at the University of Michigan, and was graduated at Bellevue Medical College in 1876. IIe began the prac- tice of his profession in Toledo, but soon moved to Texas, where he died from typhoid fever on November 30, 1878.
* MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS.
The carlicst organization of physicians in this section, of which record is found, was the Maumee Valley Medical Association. The date of its start is not known. Notice was made in the public press of a meeting of this Association, held at the Commercial Building in Maumee, June 6, 1842, with Dr. H. Conant, President, in the Chair. Dr. E. D. Peck, of Perrysburg, from a Committee, reported favor- ably on the application of Dr. C. S. Ramsay for admission to the Society. Dr. Peck also made report on the subject of Mesmerism, recommending that no further attention be given to that subject by the Society. Where- upon, Dr. Calvin Smith, of Toledo, submitted the following resolution, which, after discus- sion, was unanimously passed, to wit :
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Society, the so-called science of " Mesmerism " or " Animal Mag- netismi," as generally understood and advocated, is an imposition upon the public credulity.
Officers were chosen as follows : President, E. D. Peck; Vice President, H. Burritt, of Maumce ; Secretary, Cornelius Matthews, of Toledo; Treasurer, Oscar White, of Maumee ; Censors, Calvin Smith, of Toledo; Horace Green, of Sylvania; J. H. Van Avery, C. L. Ramsay, and N. Dustin. The Society then consisted of the following named members : John HI. Van Avery, George R. Perkins, Ho- ratio Conant, Calvin Smith, C. Matthews. E. D. Peck, Harvey Bnrritt, H. S. Woodworth, Horace Green, N. Dustin, Chas. McLean, John Mosher, Justus Dwight, Oscar White, Wm. St. Clair, C. S. Ramsay-16 in number.
The first organization by the medical practi- tioners of Toledo, was effected June 22, 1851, by Drs. Graham, Jones, Hazlett, Timpany, Scott, Taylor and Dawson, who then met at the office of Dr. Graham. After discussion of the matter it was resolved to organize a Medical Association, and a Committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws, and the Sec- retary, Dr. Jones, was instructed to notify other physicians of the City of the action taken.
At a meeting held September 29tb, a consti- tution and by-laws were reported from the Committee and were adopted by the Society, thus bringing into existence the Toledo Medi- cal Association. The following named gentle-
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men then signed as members, and were the charter members of the new Society, to wit : Hosmer Graham, P. H. Dawson, I. N. Hazlett, Alfred Taylor, W. W. Jones, F. J. Klauser, W. C. Scott and R. H. Timpany. Of these but one . (Dr. W. W. Jones) now survives, the remainder having passed to the other world.
At a subsequent meeting, officers were elected and fee bill and additional by-laws adopted. The officers elected were as follows: Presi- dent, Dr. Hosmer Graham; Vice President, Dr. R. H. Timpany ; Treasurer, Dr. P. H. Dawson ; Secretary, Dr. W. W. Jones; Execu- tive Committee, Dr. I. N. Hazlett, Dr. A. Tay- lor, Dr. C. Smith.
The Association as thus formed was destined to be short-lived. During the cholera epi- demie of 1852 the physicians were so busy that meetings were neglected, and the Society was allowed to languish. We have no reports of proceedings until at the call of Dr. Jones, who still remained the Secretary, a meeting was held in the parlor of the Collins House, July 26, 1856. Again was considered the ques- tion of organization, and a committee ap- pointed to draw up a new constitution and by- laws. At this meeting Drs. Timpany, Jones, Swain, Bergen, Bostwick, Ellis, Forbes, Braun, Coldham, Fenneberg, Norris and Daniels were present. At a subsequent meeting, the follow- ing officers were elected : President. Dr. Jacob Clark; Vice President, Dr. William C. Scott ; Treasurer, Dr. S. H. Bergen ; Secretary, Dr. W. W. Jones ; Librarian, Dr. C. H. Swain ; Executive Committee, Dr. S. H. Bergen, Dr. C. H. Swain, Dr. S. F. Forbes.
In May, 1857, the Association was made auxiliary to the Ohio State Medical Society at its meeting held in Sandusky during that month.
From the new organization in July, 1856, the Toledo Medical Association has been con- tinuously active in promoting the welfare of the profession. Meetings of interest and value have been held at stated intervals-at preseut on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. In membership it now numbers nearly 60 active members, with a few upon whom honorary membership has been conferred. Many went from its ranks to serve their coun- try during the War of the Rebellion-some never to return, and others to bring home valuable experience obtained in field hospital- practice. When in April, 1861, the first gun was fired on Sumter, the Toledo Medical Asso- ciation came to the front, and at a meeting called for that purpose April 22d, the fol- lowing patriotic expression was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, An exigency has arisen in the affairs of our country, requiring the sacrifice of private in- terests for the public good, and the manifestation of sympathy and kindness by all classes toward those who devote themselves to the public service; there- fore,
Resolved, That the Physicians of this Society will attend the families of Volunteer Soldiers without charge during their employment in active service.
The following list embraces the names of all members of the Association, from its organiza- tion to the present time. Many changes have occurred by death, and by removal from the City. The profession is constantly changing, some coming to remain a few months, and others, meeting with success, make here a per- manent home. Formerly, Lucas County was considered a very unhealthy locality. At the present time, largely through the individual efforts of the members of the Medical Associa- tion, the City has been improved in that re- spect, and now ranks second to no locality in point of healthfulness.
List of members of Toledo Medical Associa- tion, with year of admission to same :
1856. William W. Jones. 1870. William Cherry. Waldo C. Daniels. 1871. George O. Moore.
Charles H. Swain. George L. Hoege.
Symmes H. Bergen.
Asa Bigelow.
Samuel F. Forbes.
Thomas Cosgrove.
W. C. Scott. Spencer Dills.
Valentine Braun. 1872. J. W. Southworth.
James L. Chase. James A. Duncan. James T. Lawless. Jacob Clark. W'in. M. Douglass. Zep Rouleau. Isaac N. Hazlett. Thos. P. Norris.
1857. L. G. Andrews. Augustus F. . Hipp.
Onnelle N. Ellis. 1873. Jonathan Priest.
I859. Jabez M. Cooke. 1873. John M. Crafts.
James G. Nolen.
Jerome B. Trembley.
Frederick Jaeger.
D. L. Briggs. Albert Tyler. B. V. Swerringer. 1874. James Coldham.
1861. Samuel S. Thorn.
A. J. Bostater.
Charles Cochran.
Wm. W. Cullison.
Geo. A. Collamore.
G. Fenneberg. Thomas Waddel.
1862. M. C. Plessner.
1863. John W. Bond. Lewis H. Bodman. 1875. Henry H. Darst.
D. P. Chamberlin.
Wm. L. Kimball.
Albert W. Fisher.
M. C. Hoag. Samuel Downs.
Thomas J. Eaton.
1864. Edwin G. Bradley.
1865. Thomas M. Cook.
F. A. Kitchen.
D. B. Sturgeon.
1876. II. D. Chamberlin.
1866. Samuel W. Skinner.
C. S. Chamberlin.
J. E. Woodbridge.
B. H. Hanks. Theodore A. Felch.
H. M. Schnetzler. James F. Aris.
H. D. Earl.
Frederick Hohly.
R. C. Bell.
Frank l'. Wilson. Richard Worth. Wm. H. Ralston.
H. C. Mann.
W. C. Craven.
Oscar J. Price.
1877. Thos. J. Cronise.
1868. Henry A. Root.
Harrison Hathaway.
Cyrus A. Kirkley. 1877. C. J. Deitz.
Joseph T. Woods. 1878. John A. Wright. F. A. Eldredge. Chas. W. Higgins.
George W. Bowen. Max. C. Jungbluth.
1869. Lewis Barken. 1879. C. L. Van Pelt. O. N. Tindall.
Jesse Snodgrass.
Wm. T. Ridenour. 1880. John Gardner.
James M. Waddick. ISS1. Kenneth Gunsolus.
Joel Green, Jr. 1882. Charles N. Smith.
1870. John A. Blanchard. 1883. Jas. C. Reinhart. Calvin H. Reed. Philo E. Jones.
Wm. G. Anderson. A. M. Duncan.
Ivory S. Cole.
Wm. C. Chapman. Ernst Wuestefield.
W. H. Parcels.
John H. Curry.
O. S. Brigham.
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1883. H. D. Babcock.
1885. E. D. Steineamp.
Jas. Donnelly.
J. M. Bessey.
1887. Edward G. May.
Seth W. Beekwith.
James L. Traey. Allen De Vilbiss.
B. Becker.
1886. W. R. Gifford. L. W. Heydrich.
Albert S. Waite.
U. G. Lipes.
NORTHWESTERN OHIO MEDICAL COLLEGE.
In the Spring of 1878 the Toledo School of Medicine was organized. Its object was to provide preliminary instruction desirable for admission to Medical Colleges. A more thorough preparation of students, particularly in the fundamental branches of Medical Sci- ence, was considered desirable, as contributing toward the elevation of the standard of Medical education. The session opened in March and continued 20 weeks. The following physicians formed the original Faculty :
Samuel S. Thorn, M. D., Surgery ; W. T. Ride- nour, M. D., Physiology and Diseases of Nervous System ; George A. Collamore, M. D., Principles and Practice of Medicine ; Calvin H. Reed, M. D., Ob- stetries ; Cyrus A. Kirkley, M. D., Gynecology and Diseases of Children ; John H. Curry, M. D., Oph- thalmology and Otology; W. C. Chapman, M. D., Materia Medica and Therapeutics ; C. S. Chamberlin, M. D., Chemistry and Toxicology ; J. A. Duncan, M. D., Anatomy ; O. S. Brigham, M. D., Pathologieal Anatomy.
In 1882, the idea of a preliminary School was abandoned, and a charter for a Medical College was obtained, under the name of the North- western Ohio Medical College. The Faculty comprises some of the original members of the preliminary School, with the addition of other well known members of the medical, legal and scientific professions. The aim of the College is to furnish a thorough course of instruction in medicine and surgery, hygiene and state medi- cine, equal to that obtainable at the best Col- leges in the United States. The College term is continuous through the Winter, being of six months duration. The College building (Nos. 71 and 73 Lagrange Street) has been especially adapted to its purpose. Classes have been graduated every Spring since its organization.
The following constitute the Board of Trus- tees and the Faculty of the College :
Trustees-C. F. Curtis, President ; J. W. Bond, M. D., Vice President ; George W. Davis, Treasurer ; Clarence Brown, Secretary ; Robert Cummings, Hon. N. H. Swayne, Jr., Rev. F. B. Du Val, D. D., C. W. Bond, Thomas Vanstone, J. W. Hiett, H. S. Wal- bridge, A. J. J. Machen, D. R. Locke.
FACULTY.
S. S. Thorn, M. D., Professor of Principles and Practice of Surgery and Clinical Surgery.
G. A. Collamore, A. B., M. D., Dean, Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine.
C. H. Reed, M. D., Professor of Obstetries.
C. A. Kirkley, M. D., Secretary, Professor of Gynecology.
J. H. Curry, M. D., Professor of Ophthalmology and Otology.
W. C. Chapman, M. D., Professor of Diseases of the Throat and Nose and Physical Diagnosis.
C. L. Van Pelt, A. B., M. D., Professor of Hygiene and State Medicine and Diseases of Children.
H. M. Sehnetzler, M. D., Professor of Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System.
W. J. Herdman, Ph. B., M. D., Professor of Ortho- pedie Surgery.
G. A. Kirchmaier, Ph. C., Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology.
J. C. Reinhart, M. D., Professor of General, De- scriptive and Surgical Anatomy.
I. N. Huntsberger, A. M., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence.
J. M. Bessey, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.
A. R. Smart, M. D., Professor of Physiology.
James Donnelly, M. D., Lecturer on Pathology.
A. J. Parker, M. D., Professor of Histology.
S. W. Beekwith, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy.
TOLEDO MEDICAL COLLEGE.
This institution was organized in 1882. A charter was obtained in that year, and a course oflectures given in both the Spring and the Win- ter. The rooms were on Superior Street, near the corner of Monroe. The location being unde- sirable, a building was remodeled for College use on Superior Street, near Cherry, and is now occupied by the College. One term of lectures is now given during the year, beginning about the middle of September and continuing until March. The names of the Trustees and Faculty are as follows :
Trustees-Hon. Henry Kahlo, Walter Pickens, Hon. Charles A. King, Hon. Frank H. Hurd, David R. Austin, James G. Nolen, M. D., James Blass, T. S. Merrell, Michael J. Cooney, Foster R. Warren, Chas. Cravens, D. D., Anton W. Fischer, Jonathan Priest, M. D., Henry S. Havighorst, M. D., Joseph E. Hackl, M. D.
FACULTY.
J. H. Pooley, M. D., Dean, Professor of Surgery and Clinical Surgery.
Jonathan Priest, M. D., Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine.
Henry S. Havighorst, M. D., Professor of Anatomy. Richard Whiteford, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics and Physical Diagnosis.
J. Ernst Hackl, M. D., Professor of Physiology and Hygiene.
James G. Nolen, M. D., Professor of Mental Diseases.
Asa Bigelow, M. D., Professor of Obstetries.
William G. Gardiner, M. D., Professor of Chem- istry and Toxicology.
Howard E. Munn, M. D., Professor of Histology and Pathology.
James M. Waddick, M. D., Professor of Ophthal- mology and Otology.
James M. Hueston, A. B., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence.
William J. Gillette, M. D., Lecturer on Gyne- eology.
Francis T. Bower, Ph. C., Lecturer on Pharmacy and Instructor in Chemical Laboratory.
Robert B. Cameron, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy.
ISS6. J. W. Lilly. Chas. Roulet. A. R. Smart.
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*THE MEDICAL PROFESSION .- HOMŒO- PATHIC.
Doetor Hans B. Gram introduced Homo- opathy into New York in the year 1825. He was the first to proclaim the laws of the New School within the limits of the United States. lle quickly attracted the attention of medical scholars, and investigation prompted many to adopt the new theories. Some efforts were made in 1833 to translate a few text books into English, which met with but little success. However, in 1838-9, and in 1840, several works of marked ability were published, which chal- lenged the attention of the profession, and the marvelous growth which afterwards character- ized the reformation in the practice of medicine in this country, began. It spread from State to State-from City to City-until now, nearly every Village has its regular Homoeopathic Physician. The introduction of Homeopathy in Toledo, was made under the happiest au- spices. Its local founder was a man pre-emi- nently fitted for the work. Alas! that after many years of earnest labor, wearying of the struggle, the strife and the success, the courtly gentleman and splendid physician turned to quieter pursuits for the employment of the talents which had secured for his beloved School so firm an abiding-place in Toledo. Although a quarter of a century has passed since his withdrawal, the chiefest glory of the New School in Toledo is the memory of its founder-Arthur F. Bissell, M. D. He was born in Geneseo, New York, and removed at an early age to Toledo. His boyhood was passed at School, where he won his diploma iu bis 18th year. After a few months of rest he began the study of medicine. In the autumn of 1844 the young student matriculated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City. Remaining there two years, he passed successfully an examination for the degree of Doctor of Medicine during the sessions of 1846- 47, but not then being of legal age his diploma was delivered to him at the Spring term, 1848. While a matriculant, he was an office student of Willard Parker, Professor of Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and one of the oldest and most widely known surgeons of that time. For a brief period after graduation, the young Physician was placed in charge of the Children's Hospital on Blackwell's Island. Subsequently be opened an office in New York City, devoting himself to such practice as he could obtain and to attendance at the College cliniques. To one of his active mind, the living question of Homeopathy could not long re- main unnoticed. To hear of a new theory in Therapeutics, was to inspire in him an irre- sistible desire to investigate. And the only investigation which would satisfy him, was the practical application at the bedside. Fortu-
nately at that early date, College Professors had not become so frightened as to deliberately and maliciously strive to envenom the minds of students. Investigation was yet permitted to the eager student. Thus, the enthusiastic young Physician pursued his practical tests openly and with ardor, finding daily delight and surprise. After some time devoted to thus proving the truth of the new Therapeutic law, he could no longer hesitate as to the course he should adopt. Closing up his affairs in New York City in the Fall of 1848, he at onee re- moved to Toledo, where he began his unusually brilliant professional career. At the very be- ginning of his professional walk, he was made to feel something of the smart and hate and prejudice for which the profession is noted. But I do not intend to give the details of ig- noranee or bigotry, which greeted the arrival and sojourn of the apostle of the New School in Toledo. In defiance of opposition, ridicule and slander, the intelligence and wealth of the City gave its steady support to the new sys- tem. Among the earliest patrons were the families of Peter F. Berdan, Esq., Joseph K. Secor, Esq., Henry Bennett, Esq., the late IIon. John Sinclair, Chief Justice Waite, Richard Waite, Esq., and scores of others not now re- called. But Dr. Bissell's abilities were quickly recognized by the publie, and antagonism, if not respectful, was disarmed. Ou the 20th of July, 1849, he was elected Physician to the Hospital of Toledo, erected for the reception of cholera patients. In this position his success was so marked as to excite universal and won- dering comment. He was elected City Physi- cian on the 18th of June, 1850. That was quite an honor in the years before Toledo began to assume metropolitan airs. During the Fall term of 1850, the Doctor was successfully urged to accept the chair of General and Special Anatomy, in the Western Homeopathic Col- lege, of Cleveland. He occupied this chair during 1850-51, and also filled the chair of Sur- gery during the latter year. In these positions he added greatly to his reputation. He had rare skill with the pencil or crayon, which, with his unusual ability, gave his lectures an ab- sorbing interest. But his professional duties at home demanded his undivided attention, and, resigning his professorships, he returned, .hoping to devote himself wholly to his large practice. He was given but a short respite. The earnest solicitations of the faculty wou him back to his old chair in 1856, which he retained with increasing honor until Febru- ary, 1858, when professional demands forced him to resign. In 1859 he was elected a member of the Board of Censors of the Homeopathic College of Missouri. In Au- gust, 1858. he was invited to accept the chair of Physiology and Pathology, or that of Theory and Practice, as he might prefer, in the Home- opathic College of St. Louis, Missouri, but his
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recognition of professional duty forced him to decline. Dr. Bissell thus gave up all college honors to devote himself to the toilsome details of professional life. He continued ac- tively engaged until the Spring of 1860, when, hoping to get some relief from excessive labor, he accepted as a partner, S. S. Lungren, M. D., of Hagerstown, Maryland. But Dr. Bissell was overworked. A partnership might somewhat modify his labors, but could not give him rest. The experience of another year decided him to quit the field altogether. Accordingly he ar- ranged to transfer his professional interests to Dr. S. S. Lungren. He soon removed to New York City, where he became a member of the Stamford Manufacturing Company, one of the oldest and wealthiest houses in that City. Here, if he succeeded in shunning the honors of a grateful School, he could not escape the bright smiles of golden success. When it is remembered that this man- this brave pioneer of a new theory in medicine-struggled on, alone and unaided, for many years, it becomes difficult to realize the obstacles so heroically overcome, or to properly measure the greatness of his final success. That success can be best appreciated by his successors in professional toil, for whom he smoothed the way. For many years, the nearest professional aid on which Dr. Bissell could rely was Dr. Louis Lodge of Adrian, Michigan ; Dr. Ellis or Dr. Thayer, Detroit; or Dr. Wheeler, of Cleveland. I have perhaps lingered long and lovingly about the name of Dr. Bissell, but he was a man whom to know was to love. Dr. Woodruff, of Troy, New York, and I were the only students whom the Doctor ever had, and it is needless to say, that the relationship was delightful to us. If some able pen could wring from the modesty of the Doctor permission to trace his life, there would be found in the delightful detail the correct history ot Homœopathy in Toledo. The history of the one would be the life of the other.
Some time about 1855, Dr. F. Bigelow, of Syracuse, New York, located in Toledo and began the practice of Homeopathy. Dr. Big- elow was a man of quiet, reserved habits, and of gentle instincts. He was a physician of the finest abilities and of the most admirable char- acter. He soon acquired an extensive practice and endeared himself to hundreds of families. Dr. Bissell had made more converts than he could care for, and Dr. Bigelow's arrival was very opportune. Dr. Bissell could not have had a more admirable colleague than was Dr. Bigelow, who remained in active practice until 1866, when ill-health drove him out of the field, and compelled him to seek much-needed rest. He removed to Syracuse, New York, where he entered on a less active scene ; but broken and enfeebled by overwork, he never regained his old time strength, and after a brief struggle, passed away a few years ago, sincerely mourned by a multitude of sorrowing friends.
Dr. Bigelow admitted Dr. Silas Bailey to a partnership, which continued only a little while. Dr. Bailey retired to an office of his own some time in 1862. When the late war first stirred the country Dr. Bailey received an appoint- ment from the Government as Examiner of Soldiers applying for enlistment. The appoint- ment created quite an agitation in local medi- cal circles, but the Doctor's influence was suf- ficient to maintain him in the position. The Doctor soon retired from the practice of medi- cine and established himself in the book trade, which, after a few years he abandoned and left the City.
It will be remembered that Dr. Lungren located here in 1860. The doctor's signal suc- cess in Uterine Surgery is really deserving of greater notice than is here accorded him, but the reader is referred to his biographical sketch on another page for full information. After him came Dr. Rowsey; then E. M. Goodwin, M. D .; A. C. Barlow, M. D .; Russel C. Calkins, M. D ; Myron H. Parmelee, M. D .; S. S. Parker, M. D .; Albert Claypool, M. D., and Herbert Chase, M. D. Thus the list lengthened, until in this year of grace, 1887, there are some 14 Physicians engaged in the practice of " Similia."
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