The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-02-02
From the ST. Clairsville Papers Jan, 81,
ReIuont Medical Society.

I
The last meeting Of the society was held in
the Town Hall Of GAINESVILLE, on the 22d inst.
and while in session, the death of DR. Norris oc-
CURED, at the residence oihls brother, in Barnes
willie, and was Immediately reported TO the so.
ciety, which caused deep Solemni'y to rest
upon the countenance ofevery member present
The following is the resolutions and RENAL Ks
by the society upon the occasion;
On motion of DR. EsTEP, the following reso-
lutions was offered, to be placed on the journal
/ of the society, and also for publication in our
county papers:
/ WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an All.wiSc Proyi-
drnce to remove from our midst DR.. Ohio Nor
riS whose death occurred this day in this place
at o'clock, therefore,
! ResgireI That in his death society has lost
a valuable member, and the Medical Profession
a learned, worthy, and efficient brother, one
who, had his life been spared, would have been
a valuable accession to the Medical Profession.
And whereas, the deceased Brother has left
a young wife. delicatcly situated, with TIN &c
small and interesting children now cost into
the turbulent ocean oflife, without any Proyi-
der or Protector except Him who has promised
to be husband to the widow and Iather 10
the fatheress, therefore,
Reso}uR, That we acknowledge our deep
sympathy for the widow in her present sore be-
rcavemGnt.
And whereas, Mrs. NORRIS has, by her un-
finching and undivided attention to her hus-
band at all times, but especially the last four
months Of his life (when SO feeble as to be una
bic to help himself watched over HIM by night
and day until the physical powers was so eX
haustcd as to PROSTATE her to the floor, and
when rallied, resume her duty, thereby
proving herself to be true wife, therefore.
RsSylr.I That she deserves, and We hope
will receive the sympathy and assistance of her
acquintanceS generally.
DR.. EsrEr remarked that it had been his
good luck to be acquainted with DR.. Norris
from his boyhood, up to his DEATH especially
since he had engaged in the study and practice
ofthe profession, his life had been one of u, cca-
sing toll and study; he had ascendcd the rugged
hill OF science under embarrassing circumstances;
yet to a he ight that would do honor 10 any one
OF his age. a'he principal part o his medical
reading was under the supervision of Dr..
THOMAS FINDLEY. He had received some in
structions from DR.. CAMrDLL and some from
himself
The Doctor was born and reared in Union
town, making that his permanent home until
last spring when he moved to DeersvilIe, for
med partnership with Dr. McNARY and over
taxed himself with lal,or to such an extent that
the feeble powers fhis constitution were COM
plctely broken down in about three months,
when, becoming hel plcss, he was brought to
this place to lie taken care olby his brother.
had the pleasure ofseeing him at different
times during his alll iction and found him always
resigned to his fate, and giving evidence Of his
preparation for happy change of existence.
1t was also my happy privilege to visit him
to day. When | entered his room | saw he
was embraced in the icy arms Of dcath-the
cammy sweat running Off in PROFESSIONALS eyes
receding in their sockets and he gaSping for
BREATH yet, as | approached him. he with ex-
tended arms, praised God for his mCrcies and
goodness.
DR.. CAMPBELL remarked he had been &C.
quainted with DR.. Norris all his li(e-kGcw
him to he a good scholar--a moral man, and one
of the best read young men it had been his plea
sure to meet 1t was customary for men ofOther
professions to pass resolutions relative to the
deceased Of their Brethren and it was but right
that we should do so on the resent occasion, and
although DR.. NORRIS was not a member of our
soci ciety yet, ifhis life had Eeen spared it would
have been his pleasure to have been with us,
and he could fully endorse the sentiments just
expressed.
Dr. s RAury remarked It has Lcen his han
ny nrivilece to meet DR., Norris in the sick
room and elsewhere and he could bear testimo.
ny. to his social nrolitio los moral choroctcr and
professional qualifications; he could, therefore,
fully endorse what bad been sad him
Dr' HOOVER Saiu IL was lIuc pr. . ~ oNn,S was
richt 70 noss some resolutions oCresncct for the
deceased. Personally he had no acquaintance
with the Doctor till be come to this place; he