The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
LITTLE PILLS.

A Correct and Full account Of the
Proceedings.
The Rock Island homeopathic Medi-
cal society met in DR.. c. B. Kinyons office
Yesterday afternoon. There were present Drs
R.F. Baker Davenport, p. II. Vessel A.
H. Arp, and D. T Phillips Moline and L,
E. Dart w. A Pau John Reiter and C.
B. Kinyon. Secretary Rock Island.
DIR. Baker .vice President was in the
chair. The President DIR. Pillsbury Of
Geneseo, as we'll as all the members from
Henry and Whiteside Counties, were alb
sent ON account of the impassability
of the rivers. The society was
called to order promptly at p. m,
After the reading of the minutes Of the
nreyious meeting and other Introductory
business Drs. Paul Arp and Phillips were
admitted and qualified as hnembcrs of the
society.
DELEGATES
were next appointed to the different
central societies and conventions; to the
Illinois State Society, Galesburg May 10th
Drs. Kinyons, Vessel, Ruter and Paul; to
the Iowa State Society, Ottumwa, May
18th. Drs Baker Arp, NJ. W. Porter of
Davenport, and c. B. Pillsbury of Gene
SEQ; to the American Institute of Homo 60
patty Brighton Beach n. Y. June 14th.
Drs. Baker, Kinyon, Vessel and c. Pills
bury of Atkinson; DR.. Baker to attend the
International Homeopathic Convention held
in London, Eng, beginning July 18th.
All general business of the society being
over, special
CLINICAL
work was taken up.
Mrs Dart, M. D., was called upon to de-
scribe ''The Treatment of Skin Diseases"
The doctor read very good report of sew
eral cases from her practice, following
which a discussion occurred of the mode of
treatment. AS she employed new RENE
dies and her mode of treatment being some
what new, it brought forth considerable
discussion. The doctor has made some
quite remarkable cures of severe cases of
eczema by the use of iodoform, constitu-
tionally and locally.
DR.. Paul, one of the new members being
called upon for report read paper on
'Phlegmonous Erysipelas"; also reported
case of this disease, the treatment, results.
etc. He concluded his paper by asking the
society four questions relating to the sub
iect under consideration. This brought forth
more discussion.
Drs. Reiter, Kinyon and Baker each
gave a short report of cases.
DR.. Vessel then asked for the best treat
ment of ".Naevus Maternis" or Mothers
Spots"
The general opinion of those who had
had experience with the removal of these
"spots" was in favor of electrolysis or gal
vano puncture.
To close the discussions the
PREVAILING DISEASES
during the past winter, and their relation
to the water, were taken up.
The general opinion prevailed that the
water was not alone, if at all, to blame;
but that the peculiarly severe winter,
sudden changes. etc, were the great
causes.
1t was then decided that the next meet
ing of the society would be held in Sept.
next at the Rock Island House Parlors, and
that there would be an afternoon and even
ing session, with supper for the members.
Essayists for the next meeting are Dr's
Baker and Paul.
DIR. Paul will prepare paper upon some
surgical topic for afternoon discussion.
DR.. Baker will read an essay in the even
ing for consideration. Title; Professional
Blunders."
This has been one of the most interest
ing meetings this society has ever held.
The members all seem to be interested,
and the society in good working order.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were then read
and adopted:
WHEREAS, Death has removed from
among US our late associate and fellow
worker, Henry Vessel, NJ. D., of Daven
port, Iowa.
WHEREAS Death has removed from our
membership our late associate and friend,
p. III. Worley, NJ. D., of Davenport, Iowa.
Res0JDed, That in this event we have lost
an honorable and worthy colleague, whose
example as physician, citizen and friend
made him worthy of the highest esteem,
and won for him the confidence of his
associates and friends.
We commend his example of faithful
ness in the discharge of his professional
duties and of his uptightness and integrity
as a citizen.
That a copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to his family and friends, with |
the sympathy of the Association;
That our Secretary be renuestf.d to give |