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JACOB GILBERT was born in Middle Creek township, Snyder County, on the 6th of No-
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vember, 1852. He was educated at the Union Seminary, New Berlin. Mr. Gilbert has de- voted some time to teaching in this county and at Middleburg, having taught about eight terms. In 1874 he commenced the study of law, under the instruction of T. J. Smith, Esq., and was admitted to practice in the several rots of Snyder County at May term, 1876. Since his admission to the bar he has resided at Middleburg, engaged in the practice of his chosen profession.
CHARLES P. Uumen was born in Selin's Grove January 31, 1853. He was educated in the public schools, at the Missionary Institute, Selin's Grove, and at Muhlenberg College, Allen- town. In the winter of 1869-70 he was en- gaged in teaching in JJackson township. In the beginning of 1776 Mr. Ulrich commeneed the study of law, under the instruction of Charles Hower, Esq., and was admitted to prac- tice in the several courts of Snyder County at February term, 1878. From 1878 to the pres- ent time he has held a commission as notary pub- lie. Shortly after his admission to the bar Mr. Ulrich located at Middleburg and commenced the practice of his profession. He, however, remained there but a short time, when he located permanently at Selin's Grove.
FREDERICK E. BOWER was born at Selin's Grove Jaunary 21, 1846. He was educated in the public and select schools at Middle- burg, and at the University at Lewisburg, from which last institution he graduated in June, 1869. In 1864-65 he taught school in Chapman township. In 1869-70 Mr. Bower took a course of medical lectures und had as his preceptor the late Dr. P. R. Wagenseller, of Selin's Grove. In the fall and winter of 1870-71 he was engaged in teaching the natural sciences in the Keystone Academy, Fac- toryville, Wyoming County. He then took a theological course at Crozer Theological Sem- inary, Delaware County, from which institution he graduated in 1874. In September, 1874, he became pastor of a Baptist congregation at Morgantown, W. Va., and served this people until 1875. In 1876 Mr. Bower turned his at- tention to the law, and became a student under the instruction of John P. Cronimiller, Esq.
Hle was admitted to practice at May term, 1878. In 1880 was census enumerator in Middleburg and Franklin townships. In the fall of 1882 Mr. Bower was elected district attorney against an adverse majority of six hundred, and in 1885 was re-elected by a still greater majority. During the Rebellion he was a member of Company A, Twenty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia. Taken all in all, Mr. Bower has had a remarkable career for one of his years.
WHAAAAM HI. Dura, was born in Warwick, Orange County, N. Y., on the 26th of August, 1841 ; educated at Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. J. On the 18th day of August, 1862, he entered the Union army as a private in Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-fourth New York Volunteers. During his service Mr. Dill rose successively to the following ranks : first sergeant, second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain and major. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and at the battle of the Wilderness; discharged at the close of the war at Whites Range, Texas. In February, 1867, he came to Freeburg, where he at once took part in the cause of education, and soon became principal of the academy at that place. In 1874 he commenced the study of law, under the instructions of H. II. Grimm, Esq., and was admitted to practice September 26, 1876. In May, 1884, Mr. Dill was elected superintendent of the public schools of the county. He still continues his residence at Free- burg.
N. I. POTTER was born in Centre County Jannary 27, 1856 ; died, after a brief illness, at Selin's Grove, January 29, 1885. Mr. Potter was principally educated in the public schools. At different periods he engaged in teaching. In 1876 he commenced the study of law under the instruction of his brother, A. W. Potter, Esq., and was admitted to practice in the several courts of Snyder County in 1878. In 1874 he removed to Shamokin, where he opened his office, with fair prospects of snecess in the practice of his profession. In the midst of bright prospects, and while on a visit to his father in Selin's Grove, he was confined to his bed, and in a few days passed from mor-
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tality into life. During his residence in this county Mr. Potter manifested the elements of ultimate success in his profession. He was noted for his social qualities, and his early de- parture was a source of deep regret to his many friends.
WIAAAM E. HOUSEWERTH is a native of the county, and was born at Selin's Grove No- vember 7, 1853. He received his education in the public schools and at the Missionary Insti- tute. In 1863 he was apprenticed to Franklin Weiriek, where he learned the printing trade. From 1870 to 1880 he was engaged in teaching -most of the time in Selin's Grove. In 1878 Mr. Housewerth commenced the study of law under the instruction of Charles Hower, Esq., and at December term, 1880, was admitted to practice in the several courts of Snyder County.
JAMES G. CROUSE was born at Selin's Grove July 13, 1856. In 1865 he removed with his parents to Middleburg, where he has since re- sided. He received his education in the public and select schools at Middleburg and at the Kutztown Normal School. In 1879 Mr. Crouse commenced the study of law under the instructions of A. M. Pfahler, Esq., and com- pleted his course under Jacob Gilbert, Esq. Ile was admitted to practice at September term, 1881, since which time he has practiced his profession at Middleburg.
F. S. SiMrsos is a native of the connty, and was born at Selin's Grove February 5, 1860. He received his education in the public schools and at the State Normal School, Bloomsburg. At one time he taught school in Selin's Grove. In the latter part of 1879 he commenced the study of law under the instruction of his father, A. C. Simpson, Esq., and was admitted to practice in the several courts of Snyder County Decem- ber 12, 1881. Since his admission he has con- tinued to practice his profession.
HARVEY E. MILLER was born at Selin's Grove April 10, 1862; educated in the public schools and at the Missionary Institute. In 1881 he commeneed the study of law under the instruction of A. W. Potter, Esq., and was ad- mitted to practice in the several courts of Sny- der County at December term, 1883. He still continues in practice at Seliu's Grove.
MARTIN L. SNYDER was born in Pem township, Snyder County ; educated in the public schools; read law under the instructions of A. W. Potter, Esq,, and E. Coppee Mitchell, Philadelphia, and was admitted to practice at December term, 1883. He afterwards took a course in cloention at Philadelphia, In 1881 he removed to Kansas, where he still resides.
JOHN M. STRESE was born in Union County October 15, 1861 ; educated at the Mifflinburg Academy ; tanght school at New Berlin and in West Buffalo township, Union County. In 1883 Mr. Steese commenced the study of law under the instructions of Thomas J. Smith, Esq., and was admitted to practice at February term, 1885. He has located at Mid- dleburg, engaged in the practice of his pro- fession.
The present members of the Snyder County bar are-
FREEBURG .- George A. Botdorf, William HI. Dill and Henry II. Grimm.
MIDDLEBURG,-John H. Arnold, F. E. Bower, James G. Cronse, Jacob Gilbert, Thomas J. Smith and J. M. Steese.
SELIN'S GROVE .- Horace Alleman, Henry G. Deitrich, Charles HTower, William E. House- werth, Harvey E. Miller, B. T. Parks, Albert W. Potter, Anthony C. Simpson, F. S. Simp- son and Charles P. Ulrich.
In closing the history of the Bench and Bar of Snyder County, it is well to mention the name of Joseph F. Cummings, the court stenog- rapher. He is widely known through the five connties of which this history treats. Ile was the first reporter for this district, and re- ceived his appointment as stenographer of the Twentieth Judicial District (embracing the counties of Mifflin, Union and Snyder) by Judge J. C. Bucher during the summer of 1874, and, in 1878, was appointed by Judge B. F. Junkin to the same position of the Forty- first Judicial District (embracing the counties of Perry and Juniata). In this capacity he has since remained. Mr. Cummings was born at MeEwenville March 13, 1853, and the next year moved, with his father's family, to Mifilin- burg, Union County, where his early days were passed. His father died a few years after, and
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Joseph, for three or four years, resided with Undge Hoffa. He acquired a knowledge of stenography, and, m August, 1873, acted as -hort-hand clerk for the general superinten- dent of the Philadelphia and Brie Railroad at Erie, and, in October, moved to Williamsport. In March, 1874, he was appointed stenographer of the Twentieth District, and, in 1878, of the Forty-first District. In 1880 he was chosen stenographer of the Democratie State Central Committee at Philadelphia. He resides at Sun- bury, and is a member of the Town Conneil of that borough and a director in the Edison Electric Light Company of that place. He entered the law-office of the Hon. Simon P. Wolverton in the fall of 1877, but has not ap- plied for admission to practice.
CHAPTER III.
The Medical Profession in Snyder County-A Successful Pioneer Physician -County Medical Society- Bio- graphical Sketches. '
THE representatives of the medical fraternity who have resided in the territory now embraced in the county of Snyder have not failed to keep pace with the advancement of their worthy pro- fession. There were times in the history of this section when the practice and knowledge of medicine were much more confined than at the present day ; when instead of the learned treatises, the delicate and wonderful instruments, the im- proved medicines and the intelligent and valut- able prescriptions which to-day are at our phy- sicians' command, those who preceded them in the days of our early settlement were compelled to operate with erude medicine, crude instru- ments and crude ideas. In the eastern section of this county, and particularly that part which borders on the Susquehanna, physicians were carly called upon to deal more especially with diseases of the malarial or bilions type ; while in the western and more elevated sections the members of the profession have had to contend with those maladies of the typhus, bronchial and rheumatic nature. But changes for the better
have been effected. Sanitary influences have been at work. By reason of clearing and drain- age, the advancement of science and the in- creased ability of our physicians, the former in- favorable conditions have been surmounted, so that to-day the hygienic state of this section will compare favorably with that of others. From the earliest accounts we learn that it was not long until the pioneers to this section were forced to sucenmb to the depressing effects of malaria. The physicians at that day, not thoroughly un- derstanding the nature and proper treatment of bilious diseases, proceeded at once to administer Peruvian bark, not knowing that the first step in effecting a cure was to remove the bile. On account of this lack of knowledge many cases of protracted and extreme sickness occurred. In the midst of this state of affairs a man by the name of Peter Gahl, a French West Indian, who had come to the Shamokin region (Sun- bury), commeneed the practice of medicine. He is recorded as having been an "arrant quack " in general, but in particular, successful in curing agues and intermittent fevers. It is supposed he acquired this knowledge in St. Domingo, where these maladies prevailed. His remedy he kept a profound seeret, and the physicians of this sce- tion, being at that day little acquainted with chemistry, were unable to discover the real na- ture of his cure. It is narrated that he always placed his remedy in a small gallipot, with diree- tions that the patient should take the contents in three days; about one-third on each day. The first day's dose proved an emetic, the see- ond a purgative, and the third and largest dose produced the cure. But the composition of this prescription was finally discovered, and that, too, in quite a singular manner. The narrative is as follows: Simon Snyder, on one occasion (about 1792), having need of this wonderful medicine, sent his nephew, George Kreamer, a lad of six- teen, who was then living with his uncle, to Gall, to procure the same. It so happened that none was ready, and therefore Gahl prepared the mixture in George's presence. The lad, being naturally shrewd, was attentive to the process, and asked the name of each ingredient used. Gall, unsuspectingly, told his secret, which George did not fail to remember. First in the
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bottom of the gallipot went an ounce of Pern- vian bark ; on this was placed some active cath- artic-calomel and jalap ; and on the top of this was placed an emetie. The nature of these in- gredients was then disguised by adding a little essence of cinnamon.
When Dr. Young, Snyder's family physician, again came to the house, the important secret was told him. This physician soon imparted his information to his brethren in the profession, who, being acquainted with medicine as a sei- ence, were able to apply the remedy more judi- cionsly, and soon treated agues and fevers far more successfully than Gahl. For many years since that time the physicians who have located in our midst have come fully equipped and prepared by the leading medical colleges of our land.
SNYDER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY .- Prior to the 12th day of November, 1874, some of the members of the profession effected a temporary organization, called "The Snyder County Medical Society," of which Dr. B. F. Wagenseller was president; Drs. R. Rothrock and HI. M. Nipple, vice-presidents; and Dr. John Y. Shindel, sec- retary.
On November 12, 1874, they adopted a con- stitution and by-laws. The originators of this society were Drs. A. M. Smith, Roswell Roth- rock, B. F. Wagenseller, H. M. Nipple, J. W. Rockfeller and John Y. Shindel. On March 21, 1877, a permanent organization was made, and on May 2, 1877, at a meeting held in the court-house at Middleburg, the first officers under permanent organization were elected as follows : President, Dr. R. Rothrock ; Viec- Presidents, Drs. H. M. Nipple and J. W. He was thrice married. By his second mar- riage he had four sous and one daughter, the latter being married to Conrad Fry, of Free- port, Ill. Two of his sons are physicians, -- Dr. H. P. Hottenstein, now of Shamokin Dam, and Dr. Cyrus Hottenstein, of Philadelphia. Dr. Isaae Hottenstein took an active part in politics, being always an adherent to Democratic principles. Before the division of Union County he represented his district in the Legis- lature. Rockefeller ; Recording Secretary, Dr. John Y. Shindel ; Treasurer, Dr. J. W. Sheets; Censors, Drs. J. W. Sheets, A. M. Smith and Pereival Herman ; Delegates to the State Society, Drs. John Y. Shindel and J. W. Sheets. At this meeting Drs. J. W. Sheets, Percival Herman and I. Grier Barber became members. Sinee the permanent organization the following-named physicians have become members : W. K. T. Sahmi, II. Il. Bordner, I. R. Swigart, F. J. Wagenseller, IT. F. Womer, J. W. Samp- Dr. Hottenstein was a member of Lafay- sel, 1. D. Conrad, J. F. Kanawall, J. O. | ette Lodge, No. 194, of the Masonic order.
Wagner, J. F. Strohecker, Marand Rothrock, E. W. Tool, Elsie Mitman, S. D. Shive, J. W. Seip.
On May 1, 1878, the society adopted a fee bill regulating the charges for their services. The present officers of the society are, Presi- dent, J. O. Wagner ; Vice-Presidents, JJ. W. Seip and B. F. Wagenseller; Secretary aud Treasurer, Jno. Y. Shindel; Censors, Elsie Mitman, II. H. Bordner and Percival Her- man.
Following will be found sketches of deceased and living physicians who have practiced in this county. As nearly as possible they are arranged in the order in which they entered practice.
ISAAC HOTTENSTEIN was born near Kutztown, Berks County, September 4, 1796, and died at Shamokin Dam, Snyder County, July 15, 1875, having attained the age of seventy-eight years. Ilis father, David Hottenstein, was also a prac- ticing physician of great skill, as was his grandfather. In early life the subject of this sketch studied medicine under the instruction of his father, and in 1816 was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1819 he moved to what is now Shamokin Dam. Here he was engaged in the active practice of his pro- fession to the time of his death. Dr. Hotten- stein was noted for his strict attention to his professional duties, his extremely reasonable charges and the equal attention and care he be- stowed upon the poor as well as the rich. It has been stated that in all his practice of fifty- five years he never sued any person for a medi- cal bill. He became possessed of considerable wealth, and was a mau much esteemed.
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Ilis remains are interred in the cemetery near Shamokin Dam.
As a physician Dr. Ilottenstein acquired an tensive practice and a valuable experience. As a friend and neighbor he was kind, socia- ble and charitable ; as a citizen he was useful, progressive and upright ; and as a member of the church he was benevolent and much os- formed.
About 1820 Des. Willetts and John Baskin were practicing at Selin's Grove.
JACOB WAGENSELLER was born in Mont- pommery County June 22, 1801 ; died at Selin's Grove April 27, 1817. He commenced the practice of medicine at Boyertown, in Berks County, about 1820 and remained until 1825, when he moved to Selin's Grove, and for a mi- ber of years continued his practice. On March 27, 1828, he wasgraduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He afterwards withdrew from practice, and devoted his energies to mercantile pursuits, being at the same time one of the most extensive grain dealers in this section. In 1839 he entered into copartnership with his brother, William F. Wagenseller, and continued to the time of his death. Ilis brother William after- wards became one of the leading merchants of the place, and so continued for many years. In polities Dr. Jacob Wagenseller was a Whig, and at the time of' his death was a member of the State Senate from the district composed of' .Inniata, Milllin and Union Counties. In his relations to his fellow men Dr. Wagenseller was ever regarded as a man of honor and ability, and was one of the leading citizens of the county.
DR. S. S. Bekes was born on Staten Island January 1, 1804; his ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Connecticut. He was alneated at New Brunswick, N. J., finished his medical course in New York City, and com- menced the practice of medicine at Belvidere, N. J. He afterwards settled at Williamsburg, Northampton County, where he taught an academy for several years. While at this place he married Miss Sarah Dietrich. In 1829 he moved to Georgetown, Northumberland Coun- ty, and remained there until 1839, when he moved to the vicinity of MeKee's Half Falls. Here he continued his practice to the time of'
his death, in 1818. His son, Dr. William II. Backus, is now practicing in the same locality.
DR. Isac RomuRock was born November 22, 1798, near Lewistown, Mifflin County. When young he manifested a desire for books and knowledge. Mathematics and grammar were his favorite studies and even in his old age he rejoiced when he had a difficult problem to solve. Dr. Ezra Doty, of Mifflin, Juniata County, was his first preceptor. Afterwards he studied with Dr. Thomas Van Valzah, of Lewis- burg. In Jefferson Medical College he attended three regular courses of lectures, after which he located in Middleburg, Union County, and practiced in copartnership with Dr. Henry Lechner, to whose sister he was married. She was a niece of Governor Simon Snyder. Later he moved to Adamsburg, where he purchased prop- erty and remained until 1864. At first he practiced medicine withont a diploma and then obtained a complimentary diploma from the Eclectic Medical College of Philadelphia. The later days of his life were spent in close applica- tion to his books. He practiced medicine for forty-five years over a large extent of territory. He died on June 8, 1872.
JOHN BIBIGHAUS was born in Northampton County, Pa., December 28, 1807, and died at Middleburg, Soyder County, July 2, 1860. He was one of eleven children, born to the Rev. Henry Bibighans, pastor of' Salem's Church, Philadelphia, and his wife Mariah (Zumpstine). The ancestors of Dr. Bibighans were from Witchenstine, Prussia. He read medicine with his brother-in-law, Dr. John G. Piper, of Mif- llinburg. He attended three full courses at Jefferson Medical College, though never was graduated from that institution. In 1841, on account of his success in the profession, he re- ceived a diploma from the University of Mary- land. Dr. Bibighans was ever faithful and conscientious in the practice of his profession, serving the poor with as much consideration as the rich. In 1829 he was married to Mrs. Julia Swineford, a lady of great ability, hospi- tality and deep piety. They had five children. Dr. Bibighans was a close student, at all times keeping pace with the advancement of his profession.
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Hle was highly esteemed on account of his ability and excellent qualities. He was a mem- ber of the German Reformed Church.
DR. T. A. Lmienr, son of Adam Leight, born in Perry township 1827; practiced at his home about fifteen years, and also at Me- Kce's. Moved to Akron, Ohio, where he died in the year 188 1. .
DR. 11. C. BESHLER practiced at Freeburg four years ; moved to Berrysburg, Dauphin County, in 1838, where he now resides and has been in continuons practice for fifty-one years and is still vigorous at the age of seventy-eight years.
DR. REINHART practiced in Selin's Grove about 1830, but remained only a few years, when he moved to the West.
DR. HENRY A. LECHNER, a nephew of Governor Snyder, became next practicing phy- sician in Selin's Grove. This was abont 1835. Dr. JJacob Wagenseller was his preceptor. continued in practice until about 1850.
EDWARD GOERKY, M.D., a native of Prus- sin, received the degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at the Berlin Anatomical Academy, Prussia, in 1838. In 1872 he located at Selin's Grove, where he has since resided.
JOSEPH EYSTER was born near Milton Feb- ruary 25, 1813, and obtained his education in the country schools at Milton and at the Mifflin- burg Academy; read medicine under the in- struction of Dr. A. C. Stees, of Juniata County ; attended Jefferson Medical College, from which institution he was graduated in 1840; practiced his profession at Selin's Grove eight years, and at Middleburg two years, and then returned to Selin's Grove. In connection with his practice he engaged in the foundry business. In 1850 he was elected prothonotary of Union County. After serving his term of office he moved to Northumberland County, and at the end of two years to Middle Creek ; practiced a little, but carried on farming and operated a spoke-factory. About 1865 Dr. Eyster moved to Sunbury, where he still resides, and is at present engaged in the drug business. In 1810 he was married to Elizabeth Houtz. During the Rebellion Dr. Eyster served as second lieutenant of Com- pany D, Eighteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia.
11. P. HorrENSrets was born at Shamokin Dam ; is a son of' Dr. Isaac Hottenstein. He attended lectures at the Jefferson Medical Col- lege in 1813, 1841 and 1815, from which insti- tution he received the degree of Doctor of Med- icine and Surgery. He located at Selin's Grove in 1816, where he practiced for many years. Ile is now living and practicing at Shamokin Dam.
DR. HINES practiced at Freeburg about this period.
ISAAC NEWTON SHINDEL located at Selin's Grove in 1846, but died in a few months after coming to the place. He was an estimable young man, full of hope and promise. Ilis father was the Rev. J. P. Shindel, of Sunbury. Dr. Shindel was a graduate of the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.
CHARLES WILSON is a native of New Berlin ; practiced in Selin's Grove from 1847 to 1852, when he sold out to Dr. Thomas Stillwell. Dr. Stillwell practiced in the place until 1854, when he sold out to Dr. Frederick Speck.
ROSWELL ROTHROCK was born October 14, 1831, in Adamsburg, read medicine in his father's office, and was graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1851. He has been in ac- tive practice sinee his graduation and is the old- est physician in the county. His father's name was Isaac Rothrock, who practiced medi- cine for half a century in Snyder and Juniata Counties. Dr. R. Rothrock first located in Clarion County, Pa., and there was married to Catherine Mohney on August 4, 1852. In 1861, at the commencement of the Rebellion, he went to the army as company physician of Company C, Seventy-eighth Regiment Penn- sylvania Volunteers.
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