St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-26
J. w. SMITH, NJ. d.,
ECLECTIC
Physician and Surgeon,

St. Charles, Floyd Co., Iowa.
nOCTOR SMITH is regular Graduate of
IL the Medical Institution of Yale College and
has attended regular courses of Medical and
Surgical Instruction, including extensive Hos
ital practice, in New York city thus giving
him a thorough practical knowledge Of the
LATEST IMPROVEMENTS in the practice Of
Medicine and Surgery.
No one is more sensible than himself of the
prevailing abuses and great need of reform
in much of the existing medical practice, and
perhaps no one, of his years, has devoted him.
self more un,iringly and disintercstedly to this
great work What the people nced--and what
selfish prctenders to medical knowledge only
fear and oppose is, more light upon the laws
of life and health, and which it will ever be
the aim of Doctor s. to impart as far as possible
both in public and private.
Acting upon the broad principle that the
recovery or improvement of his Patients is
ever of more importance than the advance
ment of any particular Theory of Medicine !;
his practice will in all cases be thoroughly
eclectic He will also strive to cultivate a
spirit of friendly Professional intercourse with
all whose character, education and standing
enttle them to the rank of Physicians.
He has testimonials of high character from
Professors of the most celebrated Medical In
stitutions, and from eminent practising Ply
Sicians and Surgeons of New England and
New York also, from the people where he
has resided and practised for the past seven
years among which are ti,c following:
From members of the Medical Faculty of Yale
This cer,incs that Dr. J. W. Smith has been member
of the private class under joint instruction this
season, during the Lecture Term, in the Medical lns
tu,e of Yale College During this period he has been
remarkably industrious student, and his attainments
manifested previous assiduous and successful app
cation to the various departments OF medical study
We regard him as a thorough medical scholar and
gentleman OF tried integrity and correct business habits
and chcerluy recommend him as being well quail
lied for the duties of his profession.
HENRY BRONSON. N. d.
Z. A. JEWErG, NJ. ID.
New Haven, Jan. II, 1850.
From Tx Governor John S. Peters, NJ. D.. IL. D.
Nv acquaintance with Dr, J. W Smith enables me to
say that he is an Industrious regularly educated ply
sician--a careful man-prudent in his practce-and
susainS fair moral character. As such recommend
him to the patronage Of those with whom Providence
may east his future lot. JOHN s PETERS.
Hebron Ct, March 10, 1850.
From the Franklin (N. W Visitor.
At the close of public lecture in this town, the
evening of February 27th 1857 delivered by Dr. J. W.
Sm, Just previous to his leaving for Iowa. the following
resolution, offered by Rev a. Vail and seconded by
Rev. J. n. Adams, was unanimously adopted by the
audience:
RESOLVED That we cordially reciprocate the good
wishes expressed by DR.. Smith-that We return him
thanks for the valuable instruction impaired by his
lecture and tender him best wishes for his future
prosperity rs physician and success in his untirng
labors to do good.
Reference is also made to the attending
Physicians and Surgeons of the New York City
Hospitals, of the Eye and Ear Infirmary, OF
the White and Centre Street Dispensary, and
to Dr. VIM Detmold, distinguished German
Practitioner in New York, with whom DIR. 5.
was for some time private pupil.
Office at the st. Charles Bookstore,
Intelligenccr Building, corner Of Mill and Kelly
streets.
March 10, 1857.