The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-29
HORSES THAT DOCTORS DRIVE.
The Kind of Animals That Are Preferred by
Some Leading Indianapolis Physicians.

1t has been estimated that the physicians Of
this city have over $40 900 worth of horse-fesh
employed in the practice of their profession. not
to speak of the investment in bucgies, harness
and the other belongings which might go under
the term of medicinal rolling stock These
horses vary in value all the way from $50 to
5000, according to the taste and financial circum-
stances of the practitioner, though some who
drive the veriest plugs" and prefer to do so,
could indulge, If they chose, in Maud S.
DR.. P. Fl. jameson, for instance, is satisfied
to drive a short, stout, blocky animal, with no
special merit except that attributed TO Eli-and
get there he will, if it takes all summer.
DR.. L. D. Waterman drives q crosslegged.
pacing trotter, an animal of wonderful amiabil-
ity The Doctor has every confidence in this
animal, and to speak i'll of him is to fall out OF
the Doctors good graces
DR.. Charles f. Wright is fond of fine horse.
He drives a thoroughbred--a fne-looking, snowy
bay-and takes mans dust
DR.. A. W. Brayton drives animal of UNI
prepossessing appearance, but steady goer. and
has outlived two generations of snowy prancers.
DR.. d. Haggart draws the reins over a frisky
spotted steed of the kind known as calico"
He has refused immense offers from circus men,
and will not part with this startling innovation
in horse flesh for any money.
DIR. Frisbie s. Newcomer Is said to drive
horse till his tail drops off. He now has relia-
BILE family bay that bids fair to last for some
time.
DR.. John Chambers knows little and cares less
about the quality of a horse. 1t is charged that
he is so little of q horseman that If it were not
for the vehicle attached he would hardly know
his own horse.
DR.. Henry Jameson always drives a hand
some animal He knows all about horses and
likes nothing better than to break in colt or
green horse from the country.
DR.. Kindleberger rides behind q snowy black
trotter.
Dr. R. F. Stones horse would make fair match
for DR.. Brayton's.
DR.. l. n. Walker formerly drove two magnifi-
cent horses but has grown elderly and conserva-
tive. He could afford to drive as many as are
hitched to Barnum's band wagon, but now only
drives one.
Dr. o. S. Runnels drives horse that In
stinctively stops at all the silver joor-bels.
The chestnut bells have no effect upon him.
Dr. e. v Wooden bowls along behind q st,
Elmo mare bred by Governor Sprague Of
Rhode Island. The road to the Doctors affec-
ton lies through praise of this animal With
the Doctor it is love me, love my horse"
DR.. Joseph Eastman knows good horse when
he sees one. He is looked upon as shrewd
trader, and not likely to come out second in
an equine deal. He drives a steady going
sorrel.
Dr. j. III. WOODBURY. resolutely holds out
against buying horse, claiming that the street.
cars can carry him to all the patients he cares to
visit. The Doctor lost his good mare Minnie"
when Scudder's stables burned, and refuses to
name any successor in his affections.
DR. T. B. Harvey drives a horse noted for hav-
ing the longest name in the profession. The
animal is not noted for speed or good looks, but
for Quaker like steadiness