The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-06
PREA CHER. PHrsICIdN. AND WRITER.
The Hev. James Hnrkness's Death-IIis Sue
cess In Three Professions.

The Rev. James Hardness, pastor Of the
Third Presbyterian Church of Jersey City. who
died mt his residence, 90 Mercer street. in that
city. early in the morning OF July 4. was n man
remarkable for his success In three different
professions. He was at the same time clergy
man. physician. and writer. He was born in
Roxburyshire. Scotland. in 1903 was prepared
for college in the Jedburg high school. and WAS
graduated from the University Of Edinburgh
with honors. He studied theology under Dr.
John Brown father OF the author OF " Rab and
his Friend" In the Theological Seminary
in Glasgow he studied under the celebrated DR..
Dick.
Immediately after his graduation from tho
seminary he became stated supply in one OF
the largest Presbyterian churches in London.
HIS llrst pnstotaie was over the Presbyterian
Church Of Ecclesfcchan In Dumfrleshire. Scot
land. IN 1892. In 1889 no came 10 Now York and
immediately received n call from the Franklin
street Reformed Dutch Church. This he ac-
eented for ynar. From there he went to the
Laght street Presbyterian Church, then IN 1912
TO the church in Mattcwan. near Fishki Land
ing. In 1855 he accepted q cnll from the State
street Presbyterian Church Of Rochester. y. Y.
Four ycnrs later disease OF the throat COM
PEELED him 10 return 10 lonkers. where he
rested for four years In 1862 he became pastor
ofthe church in jersey City which was under
his charge at the time Of his death. He was en-
inently successful in his work. especially in his
last charge.
Dr. Hardness took his degree Of NJ. D. from
the Universit y Of Edinburgh. but he meyer prac-
tised until about 1912. when ut Fishkil Land
ing. \ little before that date he became inter-
esed in the homeopathic system. and after re-
ircshinG his medical knowledge in the Medical
Department Of ne University of New York, he
began pra,tisil - according to that system, and
was ono OF tie oldest practitioners OF the
school. During the prevalence Of the cholera in
lsi9 he worked twenty hours n day lis long rs
the epidemic rugged. and lost only two patients
out OF the hun hrrds he attended. His house.
was constantly Desieged by those DESTROYS OF his
Attendance. The sever" strain Frustrated him.
md for six weeks he lay between life AMI death
upon the establishment OF tho Homeopathic
College in this city he attended the lectures of
its course and obtained n degree. He was ms
thorough physician rs he was a theologian
and his information IN each branch was extern
sive and accurate. His practice was not linn
tied. for he had patients throughout the United
Stat"s and abroad.
Dir. Hardness was not so we'll known for his
literary work as for his labors in the church
and in the medical profession, ell his writings
being given forth anonymously. He contribut-
cd largely and regularly TO the Theological and
Literary journal. the Ncir York Observer. and
the Presbyterian. lie was a splendid class icnl
scholar. and was well read in general literature.
lie preached his last sermon two weeks ago
Inst Sundny. and after that gradually grew
weaker. His symptoms were those Of soltening
OF the brain and disorder Of the heart. He died
simply Of exhaustion. His funeral is to be ut
IL o'clock Today from his church in Mercer
street. The funeral arrangements have been
made by the Gamma Sigma Society. clerical
association 81 Jersey CITY. and the committees
the Roy. Drs, lmbrie. Van Clcef and French
Mrs. Harkncss survives hcr husband. Tho
other mrmhors Of the family are his sons Prof
William Hardness, NJ. D.. Ii, D.. Of the United
States navy. and at present on duty in tho
Washington Observatory. Mr.. David NJ llark-
ness n lawyer OF this city and three daughters
None OF his children are married. and the death
Of the tuther is the first thing that has broken
the quiet history OF tho family since tho death
OF an infant daughter 2j years ago One of the
daughters is now in very critical condition
from nervous prOstratiOn.