The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
OBITUARY.

DIED iii Somerset, Ohio February 22d, 1877, Ed
WARD EU1LEDGE MAeRJDER, ii. D. Aged nearly
= years
His remains were followed to the grave by large
number Of friends, among whom number Of
Physicians from this and adj Joining counties The
funeral services were held in Holy Trinity church
consisting first of High Mass, conducted by Rev.
Father Noon, followed by a very able elegant and
instructive discourse by Rev. Father Higgins. The
speaker paid deserved and glowing tribute OF re
spect to the deceased; naming many of hts vis,a,s
not only as a Christian but as professional iuar
and citizen.
DR.. Nagruder was born in Prince George county.
Maryland, April %, 1906. He received a cla>s.c.I
education at Dr. Keachs Academy, in Prince
George county, after which he studied the proies
sion OF Medicine with Dr.. Mudd. He graduated
with honor at the University OF Maryland, in the
city OF Baltimore, in the spring of 1883 He prae-
ticed his profession for twoiyears in Benedict ST.
Mary's county. In February, 1885, he concluded to
come west. With his own true noble heart for .
companion and cultivated brain for hiscapital, he
made the ioruney over mountain and hill and
plain horseback, arriving in Somerset IN due
time travel went in those days He located in Re
hoboth, where he remained one year. In the spring
Of 1886 he located permanently in Somerset where
he remained until his labor ended; never going
out of the state indeed farther than the adjoin
Ing towns uptiI the year 1s72 when he was appoin-
ted delegate to the Dernoe attic National Conven-
ton which met in the city OF Baltimore on tie 4th
OF July, in that year. The DR.. helped nominate
Horace Greeley for the Presidency; then had quite
pleasant visit among his relations and old friends
in the city.
On the 10th OF November 1885, Dr. Magruder
was married 70 Miss Mary E. Mckinney, with
whom he lived in the trrest 2rried relations until
two weeks before his death, when she called to
the spirit land From this union there were eight
chidren-five Of whom still survive them. The
Doctor had been in feeble health several mouths
previous but no immediate danger was anticipated
until the death of that dear, true wife seemed to
make such an impression upon him that it was soon
evident 10 his physicians and friends that he could
not long survive her. She had so long been his
stay and soiace in his sorrows and Affections that
he said he could not live without her. She
was peculiarly adapted a wife for himaand
physicians wife had few equals Her strong firm
nature seemed come in and take hold of him where
he was the weakest. He would sometimes relate to
his intimate professional friends how kindly his
wife would aid and encourage him in all his work;
that she would frequently arise from her bed
of night to prepare his clothing and see that he
protected against the storms of wintry night,
when he compelled to go forth minister to the
wants Of some sick person asking his services. 1t
is not wonderful that after companionship of this
! kind for over forty years, he should think the
/ charms OF life Tor him were over. As the body be-
! came weaker, and the mind wandered In delirium,
he would not believe that his wife was dead, and
would ask those devoted daughters, who were ever
ready, with loving hearts and willing hands, to
minister to his every want, to bring their mother
| to him. They could not do this; they could only
| let him go to her
DR.. Magruder was citizen devoted to the inter-
ests of Somerset, giving literally of his money to
! the railroad and other public enterprises. As
Physician he much loved in the profession he
ing ever ready to work in any capacity that would
advance the true interests of science He was
identified with all the medical societies of the
county. A few years ago, when the Perry County
Medical Society was organized with half dozen
members, DR.. Magruder was made its first Presi-
| dent Under his administration and that of his
immediate successor the society grew rapidly num-
bering forty members, including the best talent Of
the adjoining counties. The DR.. was again compli-
mented with the Presidency. He continued A
working member as long his health would admit
of his being present. His council and advice were
always received with the greatest respest and def
erence He was ever the amiable gentleman, and
IN his intercourse with his brother practitioners
one could say aught against him, and in his death
all feel there is a loss that cannot be filed The
| testimonials from his medical friends are of the
highest character. Said the oldest Rhysician who
attended his funeral Il got the word last night and
have driven twenty miles over the hills to show
my respect for the man who the soul OF profes-
sonal honor" Said another from an adjoining
town. CDR. Magruder is dead. The best and tru-
est friend ever had in the profession" Another
told how he wa nd baI i,,b
ly practice by this large hearted unselfsh
man; and the Oldest of all, the one who had known
him longer and better than any shed tears because
his feeble health would not permit him to attend
the funeral of his old friend And thus it was each
one had kindly loving word for the memory of
their old friend, for he had been alike kind and an
selfish to all. Happy should our friends be if our
lives are counted worthy such praise and respect
was bestowed on our brother by his professional
friends He died in the faith believing that though
we die yet shall we live again. C.JC.