Wichita eagle., 1888-04-01
MEDICAL STAFF,
FOR THE WOMAN'S BENEVOLENT
HOME AND HOSPITAL.
Thoroughly Organized for More
Efficient Work in New
Quarters.

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hospital has been given additional strength
for being of great good to the city by the
organization of a medical staff. Formerly
the city physicians had been called IN
rather indiseriminately taking whoever
would do the work, and this very import
ant branch Of the institution went along
without any organized staff. The plan
was always conceded by the board OF d.
rectors to be rather defective, but every
thing could not be done at once and those
having the matter in charge were patient
enough TO wait for good results and not
get discouraged over this and other incon-
yenienceS.
The staff organized is the result of an
effort in that direction by the board OF di-
rectors and a willing hand of the physi-
clans. Several meetings were held In max
ing selections for the staff. which COM
pleted is as follows: Consulting physi-
clans, E. B. Rentz, C. c. Furley; general
practice, b. Schemerhorn, j. W. kirkwood:
surgery, G. c. Purdue, T. ). Everett and
W. d. McClees: obstetrical and gynaegolo-
gical, p. D. ST John, II. c. Hollingsworth,
diseases Of children. w. H. Former: dis
eases of eye, E. T. Hamilton. AT a meet
ing of the staff few day ago, DR.. T. b.
RentZ was chosen chairman and l.. ,.
Everett secretary.
As will be seen the staff as selected by
the board is taken from the leading physl
clans of the city and ample provisions have
been taken for giving all patients at the
home the best of medical attention.
The board of directors of the institution
Of har taken from
the leading churches and most prominent
people in the city. The officers of the
board are as follows: Mrs. A. Basley,
president: Mrs. Martin Hellar, vice-plesi-
dent; Mrs S. f. Mitchell, financial secre-
tary; Mrs. j. II. Black, recording secretary
and Mrs NJ L. Allen, treasurer The
directory in addition TO the officers is COM
posed of the following: Mesdames Wood
cock, Millison, Abe Smith, RIGHT, Cohn,
Rose, Hill, Junkerman, z. NJ. johnson,
Ceilings, Appleby, Reese. knoor, Durley,
Furlong and Durand.
This institution as is known
was started on small scale three
years ago, and has ever been dependant on
the donations of the public for support.
This source of supply has proved ever
EtdtlN W CViuC up W LiC LSliS'itt'' L IN
public have responded willingly TO its sup
port and to assisting the directors In
| making improvements in certain depart
ments The present quarters at t25 south
market street are much more extensive
and commcdious than any other building
ever used. 1t is two stories, with base
ment and attic, giving eighteen large
| rooms for patients. The rooms are well
ventilated and lighted with windows and
| transoms As yet only nine lhave been
furnished The Odd Fellows have agreed
to furnish one of the remaining nine.
Some other societies, including the Entire
Nous are contemplating a similar move,
as well as few private individuals. AL
of the rooms will be furnished very
nicely and everything done to make each
| as comfortable as possible. The colored
| people have shown considerable interest in
the home, and are making arrangements
to furnish one ward.
The home has ever been and will con-
tinue to be run in the interest of all who
are sick and worthy of help. Its support
comes from the people, and ali who are
deserving of help can get it. 1t is run in
the interest of no class or sect, but for the
good of the public at large. In
the last few weeks there have
| been forty admittances. seven
births and two deaths Good homes have
been secured for two infants and applica
lions for two more.
OF a number of methods for raising
funds for support, it has been decided tc
bring TO the city some of the best lecturers
of the country. According to this idea DR.
| d. II. Snowden, one of the most brilliant
and talented men on the American lecture
| platform, will deliver one of his new lee
lures in this city Tuesday night at The
| Presbyterian church in the interest of the
home. The house will no doubt be crowd
| ed, for all who ever heard DR.. Snowder
speak in the highest terms of his ability &c
please and entertain.
A correspondent of the Evangelist
| Springfield. O., speaks of DR.. Snowden as
| follows: As a pulpit orator, scholar anc
/ thinker Dr. Snowden ranks with the best
| and as a lecturer he divides his honor
with the ablest His lectures are brim ful
of the finest thought. They have all tn.
poetic fire of Byron or a Bryant, together
with the finished elegance of Ruskin ol
a johnson. all sparkling and glowing with
the brightest gems from among the riches
| Jewels of thought.
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