Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-25

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Tho Harrisburg Patriot Of the 18Th, In abiding
to tho death Of this esteemed oitissu. says a.
Information was received by telegraph yes tor
day morning Of the death lat Clearheld. Pa. y Of
DR.. George Dock, a prominent and we'll known
physician and surgeon Of this city. The news
soon spread throughout the city, aud many 81 n
cere regrets were expressed on learning the fact.
Dr. Dock had been In delicate health for some
time. and his trip TO clearheld, Il was thought by
his most intimate friends, would recruit his
strength. The report Of his death. therefore, was
rceeived with considerable surprise aud with
many <gtetsA Deceased was man Of iine intel
eetsal Aitainments, and stood high In the medical
professions MS physician and sargeon--havinE
had considerable experience in tho latter branch
during a tour through France. in his early life,
while Inspecting its hospitals and praeticng In
them. Morally and socially he was man Of
honor, firm friend, possessing theftrictest hteg-
riiy. Ills loss will be deeply regretted bya large
circle Of relatives and friends. Following Is the
action taken by tho Dauphin county medical
secie ", relative 70 DR.. Docks death;
Al astated meeting OF the Dauphin county
medical society, held on the 17th Of August, 1878,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted =
WnrRrAs, II has pleased the Creator Of tho
Universe by one Of His inevitable decrees 10 ro.
move by death from the sphere OF his usefulness
while in the full yigor Of his intellect, George
Dock, M. D., an OK president and bonored mem
Der Of this society, and
WAsrsos, In view Of this sad event this society
cdlsd upon to mourn the loss Of ono who, In
every relation Of life and In every position he
hled was asprc-emnent for his sterling honesty and
most determined devotion to duty and
Whersas, 1t 10 therefore eminently proper that
the members Of this society should give express
sion TO their sorrow for the death Of George
Dock, NJ. D., and that they should place on the
records Of the society the expression Of their ap-
probation Of The many virtues ho possessed, and
the valuable services he rendered to the pro fss-
sion and to this community, and that action be
taken to pay an appropriate tribute Of respect TO
his memory therefore, bc Ii
Resoired, That We do sincerely lament and de- |
ploro the demise of our brother George Dock, M. |
D., considering his removal by death great loss
to this society and to the community at large, as
to few others Of equal experience could we look for
counsel and guidance With tho same certainty |
that honesty, esndor, disnierestedness, and truth
would dictate his advice and sovsrp his dsc''ion',
Rssolrsd, That In order to perpe,uate the sen.
timent Of sorrow experienced for the death Of \
George Dock, NJ. D., and to pay a proper tribute
Of retpect TO his memory, Il Is hereby ordered |
that this report with the preamble and resolution |
herewith submitted be entered at length on tho
minutes Of this society and published in the
daily papers Of the city, aud that duly certified
copy thereof be transmitted 20 the family Of the
deceased and be II further
Resolved, That we attend the funeral Of our
deceased brother In body.
. II. l.. 0Rrn, NJ. D.,
First Vice President.
Attest; HUeH HAMiLToS, NJ. D.,
Secretary,