The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-07
WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL SoCIE.
TY.
second Days Proceedings.
PARKERsBuRG, W. VA,
June 5th, 1873.

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by many Of the fair ladies and citizens
of Parkersburg, on the steamer Emma
Graham, to Meals and Blsnnerhassets'
Islands. Passing by this latter historic
spot, occasioned feelings like unto those
experienced on passing Mount Vernon.
Bells were not rung, but instead the
Young America band struck up the
patriotic sir "Hail Columbia" This
Island contains about six hundred acres
of arabic land, is tenanted by six or sew
en- families, who seem to take pride in
keeping it in the highest state OF culti-
walton. The Island is, in shape, an
| irregular oval, its broadest end looks up
the river. 1t is within easy view OF the
pleasant city OF Parkersburg. 1t is less
than mile in width at any point, and
about three miles in length.
In cellar or depression in the earth,
pointed out to us as the site Of Blenner-
hassefs ancient mansion, stands tow
eripg sycamore tree. This depression
| in the ground and the old well which
supplied the inmates Of the mansion
with water nearly century ago, are
the only traces to show that here had
resided those whoee tears falling, min.
gled with the waters as they flowed:
Dr.. J. c. Hupp, offered the following
which was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is important that this
society should definitely know the mum.
Der constituting its membership, and
whom and to what medical associations
it sends delegates, exchanges transac.
tions, &c. Therefore,
Reso!vsd, That the Secretary be re-
quired. hereafter, to report at every
annual meeting: lst. The number Of
members to date Of his report and the
number OF Honorary Fellows. Cd. The
increase during the year. Sd. A Lis! OF
those he has furnished credentials as
delegates to other Medical Associations.
4th. A list OF those he has furnished
certificates of membership. 5th. The
number of Medical Societies organized
as auxiliary of this society and such
additional official information as he
may deem fit to lay before the Society.
The Board OF Censors recommended
the election of Dr.. A. L. Knight, Of
Mason county, to membership. Adopt.
ed.
DR.. Reed, of Meigs county, Ohio,
was invited to take a seat with the
members and participate in the discuss
sions.
DR.. E. A. Hildre!h, OF Wheeling,
read his report on the Medical Botany
Of the State, which was referred for
publication.
DR.. John Frissell, of Wheeling, read
q voluntary paper, setting forth his
views on cephalc version, and reported
an illustrative case. He also read an
interesting paper, giving very graphic
ally his trials and triumphs in opera.
tions on cases OF certain forms OF fistula.
DR.. l. T. Nicklin made extended re-
marks on cephalic version, which were
listened to with great interest and at
tention, as he claims priority in the
operation to all others, having per.
formed, with success, the operation for
the first time at as early date as
November 81, 1888.
DR.. NJ. S. Hall, Of Richie county,
stated his experience on the same sub.
ject.
A very animated and general discus
sion on this profoundly interesting SUBJ
ject followed, which was participated
in by DR.. Reed, Of Meigs county, Ohio,
and the members generally.
DR.. Frisselps papers were referred to
the Committee on Publication, with in.
structions that they appear in the pub
lished transactions.
Adjourned. to meet at 3 o'clock. pm.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Met as per adjournment, DR.. r. P.
Davis, President, in the chair.
Dr.. Henry J. Wiesel, OF Wheeling,
presented the resignation Of member
ship Of Dr.. B. Roemer, whose residence
is now in another State, which was &C.
cepted.
DR.. Wesley H. Sharp, OF Volcano,
presented volunteer report on diseases
prevalent in and incident to Wood and
Pleasants counties. The report, on mo-
ton OF DR.. Jepson, was referred for
publication.
DR.. II. W. Brock, OF Morgantown,
read brief biographical sketch OF the
late Dr.. F. C. Shepherd, OF Bruceton
Mills, Preston county, which was re-.
lerred to the committee on Publication.
Dr.. Hildreth in the chair, DR.. Rein
P. Davis, of Parkersburg, reported q
case Of injury to the skull and brain BY
"sluug-sbot," apparently slight when
received, but followed by death. Or
dered to be published.
DR.. Davis also reported verbally Q
case OF injury from gunpowder, in
which two pieces Of wood, each two
inches in length and more than one
sixteenth OF an inch in thickness, were
driven into the brain, and recovery fol-
I lowed. A request was made to prepare
and furnish full report for publication.
Standing committees were announced
By the President
DR.. N. Campbell was appointed 8
delegate to the Ohio State Medical So
ciety.
DR.. G. Baird was appointed a dele
to the State Medical Society OF Penn
sylvania-
Esssyists to report at the next meet
ing, Drs. II. W. Brock and L. c. Hunt.
Officers elected for the ensuing year.
President-Dr. II. S. Hall, Of Richie
county.
1st Wee President-Dr. A. L. Knight,
Mason county.
2nd Wee President-Dr. 7. A. Harris,
Brooke county.
3rd VTce Prcsidnt-Dr. J. II. Coop
| er Wood county.