The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-05-11
SAD NEWS.

Death OF DR.. Chandler b. Chapman.
Not often does sad news both shock and
pain US more than that received Tuesday
afternoon announcing the sudden death
OF DR.. c. b. Chapman, father OF Mrs.
Senator Gillett, Of this city, and who was
well known throughout this section Of
Kansas. DIR. Chapman first came here in
1863, from Madison, Wisconsin, and al
though he never called this his perma-
nent residence, he spent muck OF his
time here each year. At the time Of his
first visit he invested quite heavily in
property here, and afterwards became
the owner Of what was known as the old
Cincinnati type foundry lots in this city.
He built q good house here, some years
ago, which we believe he occupied for .
time. For some years he had been I'M
proving farm on the south side OF the
Cottonwood river. Had been much upon
IL this spring experimenting work.
He left here on Tuesday morning Of
last week, to visit his old home At Madi-
son, Wisconsin, intending to return by
the first Of next week. He went away
in the best Of spirits and IN tbs enjoyment
Of better health than usual. Word was
received by Senator Gillett, when he had
arrived at Chicago, saying he was all
right and would hurry back. He had
been waiting upon the Senator during his
present protracted illness, and would not
leave until his patient was cut Of danger.
On this account he was anxious to return
ss early as possible. At 10 .. m. Tuesday
q telegram was received bv Mrs. GIllett
that her father was dangerously Ill. At
p. m, same day, another message bore
her the painful intelligence Of his death.
The same evening letter was received
from Mrs. Gillett's brother, in Madison,
announcing the fathers arrival there, and
that he had light attack Of pneumonia.
From this It seems that he died from
this terrible disease.
DIR. Chapman was born on the It'll Of
July, 1915, at Cornwall, Vermont. BE
graduated at Middlebury College. Az.
forwards studied medicine, and was a
graduate in that profession. He prac-
tIced medicine, and IN 1913 settled at the
then village OF Of Madison, Wisconsin.
He rose rapidly In his profession, and
soon became q prominent teacher In
western colleges. He was professor in
Davenport medical college, Iswa, and
had a. pupil the present learned Judge
Dillon. He spent many years in medi-
cal colleges at Cincinnati, having held
prominent chairs in Miami and Ohio
medical colleges. He was also at one
time professor Of anatomy, physiology
and chemistry in the dental college at
Cincinnati. He spent many Of the best
years Of his life In that way. doing . vast
amount OF good. During the war he was
surgeon Of the Sixth Wisconsin regiment,
and rose to the rank Of brigade surgeon
in the Potomac army and medical direc-
tor OF one OF the army corps OF the South
west. In Wisconsin he held many i'm
portant trusts. In 1851 he was sent to
the London Exposition as Commissioner
from the State OF Wisconsin. DR.. Chap
man was q gentleman OF fine literary taste
and attachments. He busted himself
much with his pen, writing for papers in
Wisconsin mostly. He was also fire.
quenE contributor to THE NEWS. Some
years ago he published q book entitled,
"The Elements OF Chemistry as Applied
to Agriculture. This is quite largely
used as hand book Of chemistry in
schools.
DR.. Chapman made his last trip to
Europe in 1874, and spent about fifteen
months travelling over the different coun-
tries Of the Eastern world. He wrote a
series OF articles for this paper which
were Of great interest, and attracted much
attention and favor with our readers.
After returning he delivered some lee
lures in this section Of the State. His
first lecture was delivered here In the ID.
L. church and attracted one OF the largest
audiences ever assembled In that build.
ing. His mind was well stored with in
teresting facts about the countries OF the
old world.
Socially DR.. Chapman was q warm.
hearted and true gentleman. He was ey.
er confederate Of the feelings and inter-
ests OF those around him, and spent much
time In deeds OF kindness. His mind
was well-stored with useful knowledge,
and he was most entertaining gentleman
In private conversation. He was a MEM
Der OF the Presbyterian church,
and sincere and upright christian. He
frequently took part in religious exercises,
and was very active In the MONDAY pray
er meetings In this city but recently. All
who knew him mourn his loss, and there
are none bat extend their heartfelt SYM
PATTY to the bereaved relatives.