Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-02-05
Obituary.

DR.. Philo Hamlin died in this borough, a
his place of residence on Third street, ol
Tuesday, the 2Sth uit., aged 20 years. Ill
was native Of Sharon, Connecticut, anC
came to Juniata in the year 1915, read med
icine with D.. Doty, who had also coms
from Connecticut, and after graduation a
the Jefferson Medical College in Phiiaie;
phia he practiced his profession in thil
place many years
lie was one of the oldest of a family o.
eig gbteen children, composed Of ten boy,
and eight girls. have often heard hin
narrate how il was custom Of his mother
to have an annual fan lily Reunion, at which
time she would always stand them in row
according to their respective ages.
Several of his brothers were men who ar.
rived to great distinction in their respective
localities. His brother William, Vho sas Il
man widely known TOR his ability and acatiii
died at his home in Utica, n. Y, about
four years ago. His younger brother. Alon-
20, living near Chicago, still survives him
ne was one Of the sufferers of the Chicago
fire TO the extent of abont SiO0 600, which
WAS supposed 10 De about half Of his wealth.
For more than forty years, DR.. Hamlin
stood sentinel to the emergencies OF a
suffering and afflicted humanity, as an ac-
tive, ski!liul, and efficient practitioner Of
| medicine and WAS no doubt the agent in
arrrstins the destruction of lite by disease,
in thousands Of cases. lie WAS a man OF
generous mind aud heart. Unmindful OF
sclf-exposur-, he responded with equal
alacrity to the calls of both rich aud poor,
who rewarded him with the patronage of
an extensive practice. Besides the strong
professional confidence which families re-
posed in him, lac was also especially en-
deared to them, for his kind and sympa-
thiz;ng disposition. His constitutional ele-
ments were such as to naturally mIngle with
their sorrows, and add consolation to their
bercayements.
lie was fond of congenial companionship,
iull OF snecdote and apt in Illustration, with
a memory well stored with the traditions OF
the good old times Of his boyhood, and the
made himself an agreeable and Instructive
companion. He had quaint mixture Of
wit and wisdom in his conversation, which
very quickly produced upon strangers fl
vorable impression. lie WAS not ambitious
IN aspiring TO position. outside of his pro-
feSsion, nor ostentatious in his minner.
In his consultations and counsels on med
ical cases, he was always courteous and
very considerate Of the feelings and opin-
ions of other physicions. Without arbi-
trarily con;ending. he was prompt in advo-
eating his oplnion Of cases, and was partic
ularly noted for his elegant Judgment In
diagnosis. On all topics he was a man of
firm views and solid judgment. When con-
suited, as he frequently was, about quarrels
or misunderstanding between neighbors or
individuals, no matter whether his con-
su.tee was on the right or wrong side, his
advice was always the same, "Make il up"
He had great disgust TO enviablc friction.
in social circumstances, and exempl.ied BY
precapt and example that glorious motto.
.'Liye peaceAbly with all men, Those
who knew him, or knew OF him, in his
ralDy days, knew him as a man of remark
able muscular power, and activity, as well
es iron constitution; without which he
could not have endured the hariships of so
extensive a practice, at 4 time when the
saddle was the only means Of travel.
Previous 10 his professional pursuits bear
ing heavily upon him, his principal love and
indulgence in recreation were wrestling,
j jumping, skating, running foot races. &c,
in all Of which he was a champion; and
even get. you viii hear him spoken Of as
remarkable type Of tia: early day, in the
aforesaid respects.
Thus ends another of those mysterious
and paiHful dispositions Of Providence,
which we are so often called upon to chron-
icle. This solemn trath receives almost
daily confirmation, within the sphere of our
acquaintance, and those who's, mission it is
to attend the bedside of the sick and dying,
administer 10 their wants, 10 alleviate the
distress of life, are not more exempt them
selves, but must likewise bow 10 the decree
of Him who doeth ali things well, and be
carried TO their Last resting place in the val
ley and shadow of death. But TO one aged
and infirm, we trust that death itself has
enlarged the bounds of life, coming as a re-
lief to one well stricken in years.
a FRIEND.