Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-10-06

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Little Rock Gazette: Dr. Edward Tan
dy Easley was a son of Dr.. W. T. Easley, and was
born in Perry county. Alabams, October 20. 1872
He was educated under private tutors and at nadt-
son college, whence he graduated A. NJ, and gradu-
ated at the Louisville medical college in 1870 He
first located I'M Dallas Texas, but removed to Little
Rock He was an author Of much ability and his
contributions TO medical literature have been both
extensive and varied At the first appearance OF
yellow fever In Memphis he rendered his services tn
the Howard association OF that city, and the sum-
mons to go found him ready Leaving behind him
friends devotedly attached 10 him; abundant means
to satsf, nearly every wish; professional standing
second to none; the most hatterng prospects for
life of unbounded usefulness and honor-all these
he esteemed his duty. and laid down his life on the
kr Of suffering humanity.
Zone Of the most Sudden and unexpected
8eaths that have occurred during tine prevalence of
the present epidemic was that of Mr. samuel NJ:
lobe, the industrious and devoted Howard visitor OF
forming. Up TO late the night before he was re-
ported as in fair way Of recovery, bu' during the
night the treacherouS disease developed new and
uncomfortable symptoms which speedily resulted in
his death. No citizen of Memphis has done more
than Sam Jobe He was the childhood companion
of the writer and we know that DO nobler spirit ever
inspired the bosom of any man than Sam Jobe He
was through all his life quiet and transformations.
but never turned his back upon suffering humanity
years long enough to have enlisted every worthy
children TO whom, as well as to this community, his
death Is an irreparabe loss.
Among the quiet, faithful people who
DO their duty uhobtrusiVely and efficiently IN the
present Distress without seeking nOtoriety OF ectd
none is more worthy of praise than Miss Mary 5.
Hill, matron of the Market street fD1rmaTy. This
lady, following TO the field a brother who was
member of Louisiana regiment during the late
war. showed such efficiency In nurs'n and tendlng
sick and wounded soldiers, that she was put In
charge of a military hospital. In organizing the
Howard inBTmary several weeks ago the then super
intendent who knew something or Miss HIPS ante
cedents in the war, telegrlphed at once to New Or
| leans for her to come TO Memphis as head of the
household department of the institution. She came
promptly, and has ever since been doing admirable
service. Whether presiding over the nurses, in
Spectiug the Kitchen writing letters for the sick. re-
ceying the last messages OF the dying, providing
other of the duties of her station, she has proved
herself not only an efficient manager but true and
! tender woman.
Honor to whom honor is due" should
be melted to those who, in trIfng hours of peril,
stand by their posts In the list of those who have
/ and doing noble duty. we must again refer to
that wtde-aWake and unfiinching druggist, George
A. Hessen, who has charge of Thweatt drug store,
corner of Poplar street and Carroll avenue When
ThWedtt help 10 answer the pressing demands on
the prescr pton case. Mr. Thweatt died, but George
continued under orders OF the surviving brother
In the city until he himself was stricken. As soon
he recovered and before entirely well he resumed
his duties, knowing that then only two drug stores
were Open and to have closed the one he is now en-
gagged In would have been dire misery to the aic ed
| in north. northeast and east Memphis The second
| of the Thweatt brothers died, but Mr.. HeSsen con
tinued the business in careful and energetic man
ner, and gives relief TO all who need such by keep
| ing open. The people Of that section OF the city
| applaud him with thanks, and We trust that in flu
| tuTe days he will be remembered as the man who
| did much for the afflicted.