Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-19
HEADQUARTERS BLUFF CITY CRAYs,
TFUnrnErH har -
NEIGHBORHOOD REUNION
At shelby DepOt-HODOrs to Whom
Honor Is Due-The Heroes OF the
Plague Publicly Thanked fer
Their LabOrs-Dr. Horne is
Gained.

On Saturday night, the sixteenth instant, the
citizens of Shelby depot met In social capacity at
the mouse Oh MIS- NJ o. horne, ior we purpose OF
weeks. Rev K. L. A'klree, OF Withe depot, was
c. B. English, Esq, was called to the chair, and
.. c. Cooke acted as secretary number Of fesolu-
lions bearing upon their late troubles were read and
b.s2i,,d, That L IS due hon. Jno Park Jno. II.
GnIhn; W; }. Ieekham, Willie Wylie, A; j. SeWdrd.
fcoOred), that as citizens we express our admiration
Of and thanks Tor the noble courage and self denial
ulsplaJe9 ~ them In nursing the sick and burning
me dad during the reign OF yelcw-feyer az this
Rev. r. L. M'Elree then arose and and addressed
Dr.. W. ID. Horne, as Ss3
SIR-This Is TO me a pleasing occasion indeed.
am proud 10 De the chosen medium through whom
your friends OF Shelby depot would express 10 you
voted manner IN which you treated the sick during
the prevalence OF yellow fever at this place. Al
the community. citizens fed la every direction as II
from the very Jaws of distinction, and strong men
OF duty relying solely upoA tae everything pIovi-
dence OF merciful God. Lie IS precious to all-it
yet the dark days OF the past, for the honor OF
your profession and the relief o! your neighbours
single I handed foS fGe the yellog demon
Ga{ and night ,i Unit, his deadly breath r, =,
the verge OF the tomb. But few young men OF your
profession I'm he nrst year # their practice, are
called upon to risk their repuati for courage and
skill tl an epidemic and that, too al cost unbacked
by The counsel AID example or oder physicians,
Brighter record New Orleans claims her cham
piOas Memphis boasts her heroes. and shelby de-
pot may point with pide to the noble record o her
young hy-fc an IN the EcloWfever scoufge OF 1873
Sir as q testimonial of their regard Tor yol a
gentleman, their esteem as a physician, and appre
ciation OF your services IN their late troubles the
citizens OF SHELBY a. pot request me TO make you
present OF this beautiful cue. May feebleneSs
never compel you to lean heavily upon IL until you
shalt have passed lar beyond your allotted three
score years ana tn. Accept IT, sir; It IS cordially
given; il is richly dts we'd
Here the speaker unsh atbed and presented Ia the
doctor splendid gcli-headed cane. purchased fro
that prince Of jewelers., Jas : wilkins, of Memphis.
DR.. Horne gracefully responded in the following
pointed ptGy remarks:
FtMR MELREE-AllOW me TO say to you and the
friends that you represent, that do most heartily
appreciate this expression OF your kind regards.
can honestly say tis IS OF the pToudest mOmen'
of my lie; what did du Ing our dark days not
for battery fame but you say, for The honor OF
my profession and an honest desire u di charge my
duty The richest reward physician can receive Is
the confidence ana esteem OF his rat ons. II have
shall be 10 continue 10 merit 1t II the iutIIe II
would be mpCss Die for me 10 express all the graft
tude Eel for your beautiful gift prize u for IS
iuin &c value but vastly more because OF the feel
ings on your part that prompts H. Dear friends one
and all, | thank you. and my prayer snail De mat
our quiet little village may never have TO pass
through anOther-sUch trying season.
After hour spent In social intercourse the party
disIered, Hl realizing that they had spent an agree
able evening