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Ferguson, Frank U., Gallitzin.
Fichtner, Albon S, Johnstown. Fisher, Daniel E., Lilly. Fitzgerald, Clyde A., South Fork. Glass, Joseph H., South Fork.
Griffith, Harvey M., East Conemaugh. Haight, William D., Johnstown. Hannan, Charles E., Johnstown.
Harris, Clarence M., Johnstown.
Hawes, John W., Windber.
Hay, George, Johnstown.
Helfrick, T. Orlando, Spangler.
Horowitz, Max, Johnstown.
Jefferson, James, Johnstown.
Jones, Emlyn, Johnstown.
Jones, Fremont C., Ebensburg.
Jones, Leighton Wherry, Johnstown.
Koontz, James S., Johnstown.
Kress, Frederick C., Lilly. Kring, Sylvester S., Johnstown.
Kaucher Clifford T., Reynoldsville.
Longwell, Benton Elkins, Johnstown.
Lowman. John Bodine, Johnstown.
Lubken, William Oscar, Johnstown.
Lynch, James A., Cresson. McAneny. John B., Johnstown.
MacDonald, George F., Gallitzin.
Matthews, William E .. Johnstown. Mayer, Louis H., Johnstown.
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Meek, Eloise, Johnstown.
Miller, Edward L., Johnstown.
Shires, B. Frank, Patton.
Miller, Joseph S .. Barnesboro.
Slcan, Ira E .. Johnstown.
Sloan, George H .. Carrolltown.
Somerville, Harry, Chest Springs.
Nickel, Harry G., Johnstown.
Penrod, Harry H., Johnstown.
Porch, George B., Johnstown.
Pringle. William N., Johnstown.
Reed, Marvin Warren, South Fork.
Rice, Daniel S., Hastings.
Wakefield, Alfred N., Johnstown.
Sagerson, John Leo, Johnstown.
Watkins, Arthur O., St. Benedict.
Schill, Francis, Sr., Johnstown.
Wheeling, William S., Spangler.
Woodruff, John B., Johnstown.
Physicians in Cambria other than members of the Medical Society of Cambria county are as follows :
Amsbry: Proctor S. Miller. Ashville: Geo. William Krumbine. Barnes- boro; John C. McMillen. Blandsburg: William R. Patterson. Carrolltown: E. F. Arble. Joseph V. Mancher, J. L. Walters. Conemangh: Stanley A. E. Brallier, George Martin. James Ross Reed, Peter L. Swank. Cresson: Robert Deveraux. Ebensburg: Thomas J. Davison, Samuel O. Thomas. Expedit: Wentworth D. Vedder. Frugality: Winter O. Keffer. Gallitzin: Edward T. Bradley, Thomas C. Twitmire. Glasgow: Geo. Bailey Goheen. Hastings: Francis J. Bennett. Frederick Rice. Johnstown: Laverne A. Barber, P. L. Bolsinger, Bertha T. Caldwell, Philip R. Cleaver, George E. Conrad, Geo. W. Conrad, William J. George, William W. Grove, L. M. Gurley, J. M. Heading, Horace E. Kistler, L. S. Livingstone, John F. Norris, Francis T. Overdorff, Kimmell E. Rauch, William Ranch, Harry H. Sanderson, M. B. Shultz, Joseph K. Tannehill, J. Swan Taylor, William M. Wallace, M. A. Wesner, J. W. Wirt, Henry F. Womer, Allen L. Yoder, G. A. Zimmerman. Loretto: John H. Murphy. Moun- taindale: William S. Ruthrauff. Nanty-Glo: C. E. Belcher. Patton: Wallace A. Blair, John A. Murray, Samuel W. Worrell. Portage: Silas C. Gorman, Alfred J. Miller, J. F. Schofield. Scalp Level: Alfred W. Brinham, William L. Helsel. John A. Luther. South Fork: George P. Glass, Allison A. Pringle. Vinco: Joseph C. Wakefield. Total 62, making 133 physicians in the county.
We are under obligations to Dr. John C. Sheridan, Dr. George W. Wagoner and Dr. Louis H. Mayer for their very kind and valuable assistance. The events and experiences narrated of the physicians after the great flood is a just and proper rec- ognition of a class of men who devoted their skill in relieving the sick and the injured for many months.
Appalling and overwhelming beyond human conception, the wreckage and debris heaped high and intermingled with thou- sands of human beings requiring medical and surgical aid, was the conditions that faced the physicians of Johnstown at the time of the memorable flood, but even while the flood was still raging, while the wreckage was being tossed about in fury like a great tidal wave surging from all directions, the actual work of relief had already begun. At various points throughout the flooded districts were physicians who had been carried along with the seething mass, and those who reached points of safety found immediate service in alleviating the distress of the sick and injured within their reach; those located in places of safety
Millhoff, Clarence B., Johnstown. Murray, Valesius A., Patton.
Statler, Frank B., Johnstown.
Stotts, Arthur F., Ehrenfeld.
Tomb, Henson F., Johnstown.
Van Wert, John Irving, Patton.
Wagoner, George W., Johnstown.
Schill, Francis, Jr., Johnstown.
Shank, Orlando J., Windber.
Sheridan, John Campbell, Johnstown.
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on the outskirts also worked untiringly to afford relief to the survivors of this frightful tragedy. The amount of work done by the local physicians was tremendous. In the unsettled condi- tions following that awful night and the succeeding days it was impossible to keep any record, but we are convinced from all obtainable data that the work was carried on thoroughly and systematically and that not one case suffered for the lack of medical and surgical attention.
In Morrellville were located Dr. C. Sheridan, Dr. B. F. Tomb, Dr. E. L. W. Marbourg and Dr. A. S. Fichtner,-the latter being the only living member of the group, and from him the following facts were obtained. Several carloads of people needing medical attention were standing near the Haws' brick works ; these were taken to Morrellville, and the first temporary hospital established over the livery stable of A. L. Young "Be- fore sundown of the Friday of the Great Flood." Willing hands brought cots, bedclothing and everything that could be pro- cured to make more comfortable the condition of the distressed. This hospital was continued for some time, numerous patients were treated, hundreds of prescriptions filled, and numbers cared for in the homes of residents of Morrellville.
Dr. George B. Porch, of Cambria City, rendered valuable service. Dr. E. L. Miller found himself at the P. R. R. sta- tion and for some time was the only physician on that side of the Stone Bridge and in the Twelfth Ward. He immediately be- gan rendering temporary relief to all who required medical and surgical aid. Cambria Hospital opened its doors for the recep- tion of patients and in a short time was fully occupied.
Dr. W. N. Pringle, at Conemaugh, found many persons there and along the hill above Woodvale who required his con- stant attention; Dr. H. F. Tomb was in Conemaugh borough, now the Ninth and Tenth Wards; Dr. J. W. Hamer on Bedford street; Dr. George on Horner street. On the South Side were Dr. A. N. Wakefield, Dr. George W. Wagoner, Dr. George E. Conrad, Dr. D. W. Evans and Dr. F. T. Overdorff, who afforded temporary relief in that portion of the city.
In the midst of the wreckage were Drs. John and W. B. Lowman at their residence; Dr. F. Schill, Sr., at the residence of Mrs. Amelia Kress; Drs. S. M. Swan and J. C. Sheridan at the residence of the former, and Dr. W. W. Walters at his resi- dence ; Dr. L. H. Mayer in the Union Street School House, and Dr. W. E. Matthews at Alma Hall.
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Early the following day the Bedford Street Hospital was organized and put in operation by some of the local physicians. No hospital equipment being at hand, it was found necessary to send a messenger on horseback to Stoyestown, the nearest telegraph station, with a message to the Pittsburg Relief Com- mittee asking for a supply of cots, mattresses, medicines, in- struments and other necessities to make it possible to carry on the work. The most prompt response was received from the committee, and early the next morning a full and complete equipment was received. By this time, however, every available space was taken up with sick and injured. At the same time volunteer physicians from Pittsburg, Altoona, Philadelphia and other towns came in. These gentlemen immediately went to work to assist the local physicians in perfecting more complete arrangements. Dr. J. A. Oldshue was placed at the head of this institution, where he served for about ten days, with Charles Griffith as pharmacist, who was later relieved by Charles Young. Dr. Oldshue was succeeded by Dr. Joseph S. Dickson and Dr. Thomas T. McCann, who were in turn succeeded by Dr. J. C. Sheridan, who continued in charge as long as this institution was in existence. This hospital was the central point from which all work was directed, the out-door work being assigned to physicians in routine order. Field dispensaries were located throughout the flooded district. They were equipped with medi- cines and supplies and placed in charge of a corps of physicians. Each day a fully equipped hospital car was placed at the dis- posal of the medical men in charge through the courtesy of the management of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and patients transported free of cost to the hospitals of Pittsburg, Cumber- land and other points along their line. The Bedford Street Hospital was continued until all necessity for an emergency institution was passed. It was found that during its existence it admitted 175 patients, attended to 340 minor injuries, treated 1190 outdoor patients, and filled over 3,000 prescriptions.
Within a few days after the flood, the Cambria Hospital was placed under the management of the Philadelphia physi- cians, with Prof. W. S. Forbes as director in charge for about ten days, after which the relief work was directed by Dr. W. B. Lowman, who continued in this capacity until the emergency had ceased. Over 1000 outdoor patients were treated.
A free dispensary was also established at the corner of South and Napoleon streets, under the direction of Drs. Wake- Vol. I-34
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field and Wagoner, and medical treatment was furnished to hun- dreds of sick and injured. The Homeopathic College Hospital of Philadelphia established a free dispensary on Jackson street, with Dr. Horace E. Kistler in charge, which also furnished med- ical treatment to hundreds of people. There were other free dis- pensaries in different quarters of the city from which medicines were largely furnished. At the Military Hospital, Dr. William MeC. Johnston, Dr. Silliman, and Dr. McCandless kindly fur- nished aid to all who applied.
Within a week after the flood Prof. W. H. Pancost, presi- dent of the Philadelphia Branch of the Red Cross Society, estab- lished and maintained a field hospital in the Seventh Ward. It consisted originally of tents throughout; later a temporary structure built in a rough but convenient manner was erected. This building, known as the Seventh Ward Hospital, was in No- vember. 1889, transferred to the management of the local physi- cians, and was kept in operation by funds furnished by the Phil- adelphia branch of the Red Cross Society until the time of the opening of the Memorial Hospital. Over 300 patients were treated.
The work done by these men, both local and visiting, was highly commendable-more so because it was done without com- pensation, as we have no knowledge of any of them accepting either fee or reward of any kind for their labors and we will al- ways cherish and hold in loving remembrance the names of the following physicians who assisted us in our time of need :
Thomas H. White, of Connellsville; F. C. Jones, of Ebens- burg.
Those from Pittsburg were: J. A. Oldshine, J. N. Dickson, James McCann, Thos. T. McCann, J. M. Duff, Stuart Patterson, M. A. Arnholdt. Chas. Emmerling, G. W. McNeil, J. Guy Mc- Candless, Watt, Rossman, C. B. King, C. R. Seip, D. N. Burham, W. F. Barclay, A. Blumberg, J. W. Chaistler, C. V. Goulding, J. J. Buchanan, J. S. Dickson, C. S. Show, C. Cummings, J. M. Brockerhoff, Golden and W. W. Beech.
From Altoona : G. F. Arney, J. N. Blase, W. S. Bruner, M. J. Buck, C. H. Classon, D. W. Crosthwaite. H. J. Evans, A. L. Feltwell, W. M. Findley, H. Jacob, S. M. Ross, Wm. S. Ross, S. M. Sellers, Ike, Morrow, J. M. Sheedy, H. R. Smith, A. L. Spanogle.
Those from Philadelphia were: Prof. W. S. Forbes, Drs. A. Hewson. C. A. Cusin, M. H. Fussell, Philip Marvel, F. A. Packard, W. D. Green, Allen J. Smith, W. M. Sweet, J. B. Sho- ber, W. J. Miller, Prof. W. H. Pancoast, Drs. Heinholzer, J. W.
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Heustis, McCloud, Mattson, E. E. Riggs, A. Pettit, N. W. Brown, A. H. Babcock, M. R. Ward, J. M. Duff, J. C. Lange, Golden, W. W. Beech, E. B. Haworth, J. N. Ryall, J. J. Green, P. M. Mc- Gough, J. J. Stauffer, W. C. Ransom, A. L. Shoemaker, W. B. Donaldson, J. H. Williamson, R. Williams, T. R. Evans, Geo. Kelley, A. S. Daggett, Chas. Gangloff and C. Q. Jackson.
Allegheny City: Drs. R. W. Stewart, N. Rankin, J. R. Hor- ner, Robt. McGrew, E. J. Small.
Other physicians were: Alice Bennett, from Norristown, Pa .; Hattie B. Jones, Weston, W. Va .; Clifford, Scottdale, Pa .; J. B. Wakefield, Grapeville, Pa .; J. R. Horner, Allegheny, Pa .; John D. Milligan, Madison, Pa .; Lewis Smith, Pleasant Unity, Pa
To each of the above named the following memorial and resolutions were presented :
CAMBRIA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY, Johnstown, Pa.
MEMORIAL OF THE AID RENDERED CITIZENS OF THE CONEMAUGH VALLEY BY MEDICAL VOLUN- TEERS.
Whereas, on May 31st, 1889, a flood, unparalleled in the his- tory of the civilized world, overwhelmed the prosperous citizens of the Conemaugh Valley. Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and swept thousands to a sudden and most horrible death. It de- stroved millions of property and almost blotted out of existence the thriving city of Johnstown. It left thousands of people with- out homes, broken hearted at the loss of so many of their loved ones and filled with dismay at the great masses of debris cover- ing the sites of their former homes, and in which were the ruins of their dearest possessions. This calamity touched the hearts of all the people. The appeals for help were answered by the most lavish offerings of money and supplies from all the nations of the earth. The immediate wants of the sufferers were promptly and completely satisfied by these contributions, which were received with hearts overflowing with thankfulness. But, not content with expressions of sympathy and the outpourings of a blessed charity, hundreds of noble men put aside their own affairs, hastened into the devastated region and labored with untiring zeal to aid and comfort the sorely stricken people.
Whereas, among this number of self-sacrificing volunteers was -, who gave of his time and abilities to the cause of distressed humanity; therefore, be it resolved, that the Cambria County Medical Society hereby bears witness to the value of his services to the citizens of the Conemaugh Valley, and on their behalf, tenders him the sincere thanks of the Society, together with the assurance that his generous aid helped to relieve the distress and soothe the agonies of many sufferers.
Resolved, this Society shall cherish with affection and pride
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the memories of those who by their presence and aid lightened the gloom of the many dark days which followed the swift and awful destruction in the Conemaugh Valley.
J. C. SHERIDAN, G. W. WAGONER, W. B. LOWMAN, Committee. A. N. WAKEFIELD, President. L. H. MAYER, Secretary. 1
Dr. A. J. Graham, of Peoria, Illinois, came to this stricken community a short time after the flood and offered his services to the people. The sick and wounded were being cared for by those who had preceded him, but not being content to return home with nothing accomplished, he tendered his skillful at- tainments to the Board of Health. Dr. Graham remained during the hot season and assisted that department in preventing a probable pestilence.
There are four hospitals in the county: The Cambria Hospital, in Johnstown, for the employees of the Cambria Steel Company, private; Dr. John B. Lowman, physician. The Cone- maugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Johnstown; public. The Johnstown City Hospital, in Johnstown, established in 1906; public. The Municipal Hospital, in Johnstown, established in 1902; public; forty beds; Margaret Waters, superintendent.
The Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital was founded to perpetuate the kind and merciful assistance given the stricken people of the Valley by the Red Cross Association.
Clara Barton, the representative of the Red Cross Associa- tion, with an ample staff of assistants, materials and supplies for relief, reached Johnstown within a few days after the flood. The assistants began their work at once by going from house to house, from tent to tent, or wherever a family might be, making inquiries of the needs of women and children, and giving prompt assistance. It was done quietly and most kindly. Miss Barton erected a hospital for contagious diseases in Hamilton's orchard, where many persons were carefully nursed back to health. She also erected another hospital of a general character which was known as the Seventh Ward Hospital and equipped it with modern appliances of the kind most suitable for a tem- porary home for the sick. The Seventh Ward Hospital was in full operation when the Red Cross Association was making preparation to leave in December, and when Miss Barton sug- gested that it be transferred to some persons residing there, who should continue the work, and of which she would bear the expense until such time as it would be able to care for itself. In
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view of this, the grateful friends of the Red Cross Association founded the Memorial Hospital.
On November 2, 1889, the organization was perfected by electing James McMillen, president; Dr. George W. Wagoner, secretary; and Dr. W. B. Lowman, treasurer; and in the fol- lowing month was duly incorporated as "The Conemaugh Val- ley Hospital Association."
The friends of the Memorial Hospital intended to erect buildings as quickly as they could do so; however, at the same time, the State Flood Commission, in closing its affairs, found there still remained several thousand dollars on hand for dis- tribution, and upon due consideration the commission approved of such balance for the erection of the Memorial Hospital, and appointed James B. Scott, Reuben Miller and S. S. Marvin to represent it and construct the buildings, and appropriated $65,000 for that purpose. The buildings were completed and equipped in the best manner pos- sible on January 21, 1892, and on February 4th the formal transfer was made, and the Memorial Hospital dedicated to the public. Its usefulness is appreciated more and more as it grows older day by day.
In February, 1896, a Training School for Nurses was opened in connection with the hospital. The prescribed course requires three years of practical work, during which time lec- tures are delivered by the medical and surgical staffs. After due examination a diploma is given to those who deserve it.
Though the association of the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital was organized and incorporated December 2, 1889, it was not until February 27, 1894, that the organization of "The Women's Memorial Hospital Association" was duly effected.
The first enrollment of thirty-one members elected as presi- dent, Mrs. Will McLain; first vice president, Mrs. Charles Grif- fith; second vice president, Mrs. W. B. Lowman; secretary, Mrs. J. C. Sheridan, and treasurer, Mrs. E. B. Entwisle, who has efficiently served in this office since that time.
The society was organized to assist in the promotion and extension of the charitable work of the hospital and to aid the manager's in securing comfort for the sick and injured treated in its wards. The association is not able to accomplish all this by means of the annual assessments and donations of the mem- bers, but also by soliciting and by the proceeds of lawn fêtes, recitals, amateur theatricals and operas, colored people's balls,
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New Year receptions in the Amicus Club rooms, and the dona- tions of clubs and schools.
The association purchased the lot adjoining the hospital grounds on the north for $3,000, and has also expended large sums of money to assist in defraying the general expenses of the hospital, in fitting up the alcoholic ward, providing shutters and screens for the windows, supplying beds and mattresses, bed and table linens, towels, clothing, kitchen utensils, furnish- ing artificial limbs for those unable to purchase for themselves, and, in all, doing a work worthy of much commendation. The enrollment of members at the present time is 270.
The Johnstown City Hospital was incorporated June 2, 1903, and opened April 25, 1906. The building stands on an elevated site above the Von Lunen road, off the extension of Murdock street, in Dale borough, and is a modernly equipped hospital, having thirty-five beds. The officers of the corporation when it opened were: Dr. J. Swan Taylor, president; Dr. Earl K. Conrad, secretary; and Dr. William Rauch, treasurer, and Margaret Wilt, matron.
. To render to the Johnstown City Hospital the same as- sistance, ten ladies organized the Women's City Hospital Asso- ciation, March 3, 1906. They elected the following officers : President, Mrs. Daniel A. Judy ; first vice president, Mrs. Will- iam Rauch; second vice president, Mrs. J. P. Custer; secretary, Mrs. Kimmell Rauch; and treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Dailey, all of whom are at present filling their respective offices with the ex- ception of the last named who was succeeded by Mrs. Moses Alwine. The general plan of their work is very largely carried on like that of the Memorial Association, and the membership has increased to 135.
CHAPTER XXII.
OLD FAMILIES IN THE COUNTY.
There are today within the county limits, many families whose ancestors were residents of it a hundred or even a hun- dred and thirty-seven years ago, in 1770, when it was neces- sary for them to go to Carlisle to transact legal business.
The history of nations is in reality the history of families. In the family record of Levi Roberts it is related that the decep- tion of a white man caused the cruel murder of his father, Joseph Roberts, by the Indians, or in that of the Adams families, where Samuel fought to his death within three miles of Johns- town. Isaac Edward Roberts, of said city, and his sister, Mrs. Almira Jackson, are representatives of the oldest family in the county, as their great-grandmother was the widow of Samuel Adams. (See Adams-Proctor-Roberts families.)
The pilgrims who landed at Plymouth in 1620 probably did not suffer more in their pioneer life than did those at Loretto, Ebensburg and Beula. In search of independence and liberty, many of them crossed the seas and founded new homes in the wilderness-Morgan John Rhys at Beula, and Demetrius A. Gallitizin at Loretto-while others in advance of the tide of civilization came from the east as the MeGnires, and George Roberts who with his wife and other companions walked from Philadelphia to establish a new home in Ebensburg. The story of the life of Joseph Johns and John Horner in Johnstown gives us an interesting account of the manner of living in those days.
Of these families who have been here for more than a hundred years there are probably one hundred and twenty-five, of whom the following seventy are among the number.
Adams, Samuel, Ann, Solomon and Rachel, (See Early Settlers ; also Jesse Proctor).
Bender, John Jacob, born January 31, 1740, in Westphalia, Germany; located near Carrolltown about 1795, and died there December 6, 1828. (See family records).
Benshoff, Paul. He came to Cambria county prior to 1799, as his name appears on the books of John Horner for that
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year; died in December, 1854. It is believed he came from Lancaster county. At first he located above what is now Frank- lin borough, but at the time of the pumpkin flood he was farm- ing the lowland which is now the Fifteenth and Sixteenth wards. His wife's name was Barbara. They had nine chil- dren: 1. Elizabeth married Jacob Knable, and lived in West Taylor township. 2. Susan became the wife of Frederick Co- baugh. 3. John married Catherine Levergood and moved to Iowa. (See Peter Levergood). 4. Eli, born 1806; died in Minersville, 1855; he married Elizabeth Strayer. Two children grew to maturity: Benjamin, who married Catherine Snyder, Nov. 20, 1856, and celebrated their golden wedding last Novem- ber; and Rachel who married John Teeter. The children of Benjamin are: Eli, married Elanora Blough; Mary, married Samuel L. Stuver; Barbara, married Frank Burkhart; Elizabeth, deceased; Rachel; Benjamin, Jr., married Ruth Hunt; Jennie, married Frank Goughnour; Christ; Martha, married John Lewis; Nannie; John; David, married Lucinda St. Clair; Lewis; married Bertha Eppley; and William Benshoff. 5. Paul, born 1808, married Rachel Strayer and removed to Iowa. 6. Lewis, born 1811, married Christina Hildebrand; they resided in West Taylor township. 7. Daniel, died in his youth. 8. Solomon, born 1818; died in 1894, in West Taylor township; his first wife was a Miss Hildebrand, and they had four children: Daniel, contracted disease in the Union army and came home and died; John J., married Sarah McCartney; Susan, married Abraham Riblett; Hannah, married Jonas F. Goughnour. His second wife was the widow Hildebrand; and his third was Susan Stuver; . they had nine children: Paul, married Lilly Cartiff; Sarah, married William Lippincott; Emma, at home; Mary M., mar- ried Lewis Stutzman; Abbie B .; Barbara E .; Elizabeth M. and George are at home; Annie V., married Miles Hammers. 9. Martha, born September 6, 1820, married Capt. John Strayer in 1837; she died in Waterloo, Iowa, in March, 1907.
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