The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-21
Death OF DIR. DeBruler.

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The death Of DIR. j. p. DeBruler was
hourly expected yesterday, as he srsdu-
ally grew weaker, and last night his de-
mise occurred at his residence on Second
street, Mt nineteen minutes past twelve.
Previous 10 his death lie suffered but lit
tie pain snd was surrounded by his
nearest relatives, and In his dying hours
had the compaui0nship Of his 1rmest
professional friends. His twin brother,
Judge DeBruler, Of Rockport has been
with him since his illness grew serious.
DR.. DeBruler has labofcd most snc-
cessfnly In his profession in this city,
and also In Rockport, Spencer County.
To the citizens of both places he was en-
deared for his sterling worth and his
great skill. To record the instances
where he achieved triumphs, esteemed
by physicians, at the sick bed, were an
unnecessary employment. His duty was
always with his patients. and no profess
sioDal man was ever more enthusiastic
ally devoted to the problems and laws
Of life or the conscientious care Of the
sick. lie was born IN Orange County,
North Carolina, and was IN his fifty
seventh year at the time Uf his death.
lie was true brother to Hon. l.. q.
DeBruler, OF Rockport, who enjoys an
enviable position ~ lawyer. Although
they chose different professions, the two o
were almost the same persons i'm their
modes Of thought, method Of business
aud manner Of life. Many remarkable
instances are related Of their mutual ex-
periences, wherein they both suffered
pain, or escaped accident at the very
same moment, although they were miles
Ispart- There was the strongest bond OF
sympathy between them--a bond Of conn.,
mon aspirations and hopes, as well rs
that Of kindred and blood.
lie was born September 2ist, 1877,
and came from Rockport TO Evansville
about the year iS0O.
DIR. DeBruler's boyhood wss subjected
TO the hardships incident 10 pioneer life,
but at eighteen he entered the Medical
College at Louisville, from which insti-
tuition he graduated and ut once began
his practice at Rockport- His devotion
To his profession was such that fears
were entertained Of his health with
standing such uutiring Iabors. But tbs
constitutiom, which the son. winds asd
outdoor life OF his childhood, had given
him, did not desert him In his intelIectu.
al pursuits. lie was q constant reader
and student, but never neglected the
practical duties Of his profession and
hence his life was of the busiest. but the
reward or his labors has been universal
public reliance aud place IN the medi-
cal profession of this section, higher than
which no one has attained.
The record Of DIR. DeBruler's life II
one Of devotion to private rather than
public business. In 1856 lie ran for the
Legislature from Spencer county, and
was defeated; again he was appointed BY
President johnson as Postmaster of this
city. but he declined. Aside from these
two instances he has been entirely iden-
tilted with his profession. During the
war he occupied the position Of Surgeon
pointed by President Lincoln, and con.
tinued la that position until IL wss
changed into Military Hospital. He
was the first surgeon Of the institution
His private practice was so large rs to
demand his entire time, and in Il he u,
co,npieteIy absorbed. His brethren ol
the profession regarded him as favor
itc. his courtesy and kind heart beins
aiways shown in consultations, and hi,
community esteemed him rs mode
physician.
He was married to Miss Sallie T.
Graham, daughter Of Judge J. w. Ora.
ham, Mt Rockport, in lsA7. He leaves
quite large fortune, q widow and ~
only son, Claude G.. DcBruler, member
Of the Evansville Journal Company =
Evansville Courier.