The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-14
IN AIEMoRIAAI,
worthy Tribute % the Memory OF DIR
Whiting by DIR. Hrant

Whiting by DR.. hrant
At the last meeting OF the Northeast
ern Ohio Medical Association, held In
Akron, Tuesday, August 9th, the follow
ing memorial address on the death OF
DIR. l.. NJ whiting Waa read by DR.. A, y.
Brant, OF this city and Ia published at
the request OF the society:
BY the request OF the Committee on
Obituaries, have consented TO read to.
day q brief memorial. on tho death OF
our highly esteemed and venerable
brother, DR.. l.. NJ. Whiting, who died In
the city of Canton, Ohio, June Both, 1884,
II would seem lltting for some one
older In the profession, and longer assO-
slated with our departed brother In his
long aud distinguished career, should
be the reader Of this paper, II has been
my high privilege, however, TO be asso'
elated intimately with the doctor for the
last seven years, to walk with him, so TO
speak, the seven last mile.st0nes Of his
llfes journey. The lirat OF these years
were still active,
The doctor had not yet retired from
active practice nor lost In the least de-
gree hls keen relish for close scientific
study. He was fully abreast OF his time
tn comprehensive knowledge OF the
latest discussions IN tho medical world
In his practice he had the confidence
aud esteem OF not only his own city but
OF widely extended areas Of population
surrounding the city, Among the mem
bers Of the profession IN his own dis.
triet, he ranked not only as a peer, but
As the superior OF all This need was
granted him without Jealousy or com.
petition. A man OF culture, sObriety,
and thevery soul Of professional honor.
Such was DR.. l., NJ. Whiting when first
met bin seven years ago.
He WAS then seeking TO retire from
the more active duties OF bls profession /;
but found II extremely difficult because
OF the reluctance OF the people 10 yield
what had come to be- life boon and con-
ISOLATION with them, namely, 10 appeal
10 the wisdom and medical skill OF Dr.,
Whiting when disease was inviting the
death shadow TO darken their homes.
The thought Of retirement was also
painful to him because OF his real love
Tor the profession, aud the fresh.g grow.
ing interest he still had for the develop.
ments OF modern science, and their ap.
pllcatlOn 10 the growing demands Of the
medical profession. He was finally,
however, compelled 10 give up his ex.
ienslye practice, having been partially
paralyZed IN November, 1879, but re-
iained great vlg0r Of mind almost to
the last, aud continued TO be q great
reader and n genial friend.
DR., l.. NJ, Whiting was the model ply
Ileian. BY thorough and stuiiOua pre-.
paratl0n in young manhood, hg mprlted
aud secured the degree which entitled
him TO the profession Of Doctor OF Aedl.
cline, aud Of entering upon It's practice
In the wards and hospitals Of human
suffering,
He was not cOntented with a mere
degree, but made his graduating day the
commencement day OF q lifelong career
OF study aud investigation IN one of tho
grandest professions OF human learning.
This close application 10 study (eyen in
lhe midst OF an extensive practice) com
bined with the Doctors native powers
Of mind, made him one Of our bost read
men a. well ~ one Of our best practI.
ilOners,
He was we'll qualified for the many
professOrships pr0ilered him by our
medical institutions where, perhaps, no
might have gained wider distinction,
but little wider knowledge, for II was
hls pride, even az a practitioner, TO aC.
quaint himself with the latest aud best
IN the medical and scientific world. He
was de factO medical professor, but
could not be combined In the chair OF q
meclcal college. He taught the science
Of medicine from the chair OF the sick
room, and the Office, and the rostrum OF
our medical associations, where his
presence was ever hailed with delight
and his "theses' listened 10 with the
profOundest respect
Who will say that his influence In
Shese relations was less than IL might
have been In some Of those more con-
splcu0us positions TO which he was Te.
peatedly called but ~ repeatedly do.
elinedY Who will attempt TO measure
lhe influence Of his long fife In the OK.
iended practice which he enjoyed and
mAintainedy
Who can properly estimate the charac.
Ter aud attainments OF such u man as
Dr. whiting and his influence on the
medical thought and medical prncticeY
How shall we calculate thu influence
Of bis pen, which gave 10 our medical
societies and journals articles which
caught the eye and held the attention Of
our best thlnkors2 Original articles
such M "The Germ Theory Of thu Causes |
Of Disease must have had a wide infn. |
snce and proven DE-, whiting worthy Of |
honorable mention even among men |
more widely distinguished In the medi.
eal profession,
Ia View Of these unQuestl0nable ylr. |
tues, which attach TO The character and
life Of our departed brother, and the |
great loss sustained by his family, the |
large circle Of friends aud the medical |
profession at large, permit me 10 close
this paper by moving the following |
resolution.
RESOLVED, That IN the death Of DR.. l., |
NJ. Whiting the world has lost volume
OF human learning, the State noble |
and patriotic cltizeu, The community n |
man OF high moral, social ana pr0ies.
slonal worth, the profession pro.
found, scholarly and innnen. |
tial member, while the family |
ana more intimate friends Of the dc |
ceased, have lost true husband, Wise |
and lldulgent father, alIecii0nate broth |
or and valued friend,
Respectfully submitted.
A. y, BRANT, NJ D.
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