The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-03-11
Portage County Medical Society

Portage County Medical Society
RAvENNA. March 4th. 1880.
Society met in DIR. Hugus' Office, and was
called to order by Vice President, DIR Hugus.
Minutes of last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
DIR. May read a very interesting eseay on the
subject of 'Temperaments." "giving aPhrenolog-
ical, l,Physiogonomical description of individual
cases-showing the effect upon the history OF
persons by the predominance of the different
temperaments. The essay received the hearty
commendation of the Society.
DIR. Leonard reported a case of paralysis. oc-
curing two weeks after the convalescihg of the
patient from an attack OF diphtheria.
DIR. Smith reported a case of vertigo in a case
of lncipient diphtheria.
DIR. May reported case where q patient was
seriously indisposed from the inhalation Of tur-
pentine from paint.
DR. Alcorn exhibited the tumor taken from
the abdomen of G. w. Fox at post mortem ex-
animation. 1t was Of the same character as
those upon the leg. Abnormal enlargement of
lymphatic glands. The artist A. e. Cox has
taken good photographs of the tumors
While the Society was In session the members
were highly pleased with the presence of the
celebrated American Surgeon. Prof. S. d. Gl ass
of Philadelphia. Pa. He was present in the
shape of a finely executed. enlarged crayon
from a steel engraving. by Mr.. G. F. w. Crone-
meyer. who has shown much skill in making a
good likeness and fine picture.
The Society adopted the following resolutions: {:
Resolced, That this Society regards the re-
quest made by Life Insurance Agents.asking
physicians to certify as to the condition of
health Of applicants without personal e examina-
tion and Without pay. as unjust, and that here
after we shall charge a reasonable fee to all
Companies asking our services.
On motion of DIR. Waggoner Committee con-
sisting of Drs: Leonard. Alcon and Baldwin
was appointed to draft resolutions concerning
the death of DIR. Alvin Belding. who was one of
the original members Of the Portage County
Medical Association, and its second President
The Commit: e presented the following:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased our Heavenly Faith
er to remove by death. Dr. Alvin Bedding: our
esteemed friend and co-ia0Oref IN the medlcal
profession.
Resolced. That we humbly bow to the will of
Him who doeth all things well. and that we
strive to emulate the graces OF the deceased
Rssolped That his life has been of great use
fnlness In his profession. and that his admirable
traits of character have won for him the respect
and esteem of the community in which he lived
Resolped That we will cherish the memory of.
his noble qualities his professional abilities. his
goodness of heart and his sincere friendship.
Resolred, That we extend to the bereaved
fam lily and relatives our sincere sympathies.
Resolrsd. That these resolutions he furnished
the city press for publication, and that they lie
spread upon the records OF this Society.
On motion the above resolutions were adopt
ed. t- .y.t DOCS
Program for next meeting:
Essayists-Drs. Spires and Davis.
Committee on Written Reports of Cases-Drs.
j. Price and MOrath.
On mot. on, Society adjourned to meet on the
| first Thursday of April next at DIR. AlcOrn's
ONCE. A. .W.ALcoRN. sec'y.