Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-16
THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MARCH le, 1859.
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DIR. LoRAIN

TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DIR. L0RAIN.
AT q meeting of the members of the Medi-
cal Profession of Clearfield county, held March
9, 1859, at the Office of DR.. r. V. Wilson, in
the Borough of Clearfie Id, there were present,
Drs. NJ. Wood, R. V. Wilson, D. o. Crouch,
Fl. P. Thompson, G. F. Hoop, George Wilson
and J. G.. Hartswick.
The Object of the meeting being stated, it
was organized as follows: DIR. R. V. Wilson
in the chair, and DR.. D. o. Crouch, Secretary.
On motion, the foil owing was adopted as the
sentiment of the meeting:
WHEREAS, Almighty God has been pleased
20 remove from our midst, our friend and
brother, HENRY LoRAIN, NJ. D., we deem it
our duty to offer this tribute to the memory
and character of the deceased
Professional eminence crowned the life and
lahors of the late DR.. Lorain. Enjoying in
the outset. as student of medicine, distin-
guished advantages, he laid the foundation of
what proved afterwards TO be long, useful,
and honorable career. Thirty five years OF
professional toll and devotion, secured him a
name and place high up in the roll of medical
men. As the brother-in law and pupil of the
tate Prof. Devices, of the University of Penn
sylvania, te sat at the feet of great medical
Gamaliel.
Most men, in most vocations, have indiridu-
aiify. DIR. Loran was distinguished by mark led
traits, admirable in his profession. To be
cent for-to be called in, for him to go at
once. Nothing delayed or prevented him.
Despatch was not only the word, but the act.
Quick TO decide, and generality prompt to en-
ecute, he would go, prescribe, and possibly be
halfway back, before many taryly practition-
er would he well on the way. He accomplish
ed great deal, in short time. Delay or in
attention was never laid 10 his charge. The
snmrn ons to the bedside of the poor was o.
bevcd with as much alacrity, that to the
more favored of fOrtune-and their grateful
tears bedew his memory. Though his field of
labor was wide and rough, he never heSitated.
His habit was energy; and so ii continued TO
bc until his bodily infrmities began to bear
upon him. In these respects, his example is
valuable and instructive. Let his juniors and
survivors in the profession follow his example.
The above testimony to the merits of ven
cradle and eminent man. is heartily felt. anu
it is believed, truthfnliy expresscd-and it is
due 10 ourselves that VIC publicly acknowledge
the worth of the deceased. 1t is due, and
Justly, to his memory and family circie-his
sons, daughters and kindred we'll deserve it at
oHr hands Therefore it is
Rcsolced, That we acknowledge devoutly the
hand of g cd in this dispcnsatiOn.
Rcsoirtd, That in the preceding act, we dis
charge a personal, social, and moral duty
RssoIred That while, a physician, his
practical ability and judgment secnred de
Seryedlv high position, his courtesy and can
,iour won for him the esteem and confidence
of all his associates.
Reso!red, That as a man, we bear testimony
to his integrity in all his relations to the com
snunity in which he lived.
RescIrcd. That while deplorc his death
and feel for his afflicted family the deepest
sympathy, we rejoice in the hope that he is ii
the enjoyment of a blessed imm mortaliIy.
Resolred That copy of these proceedings
he presented to the family of the deceased
and that they be sent to the press for publica
tion R.V. WILSON, Prest.
ID. q. Crouch, Secretary.