The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-25


THE WICHITA HOSPITAL.
the entire city and the suburbs, while
looking southwark the eye rests upon as
glorious a stretch of country as can be
found in Kansas. It is just near enough
to the city to be convenient and yet is re-
moved from the noise, hustle and dust Of
the busy streets The Santa Fe, Rock Is
land, Wichita & Western, Midland and
Missouri Pacific trains may be seen darting
to and fro across the country but at such a
distance that the shrillest whistle is only
family heard in the open air. A large
well kept lawn surrounds the building on
every side and the faint rustling of the
foliage stirred by the warm southern
winds is all that presumes to mar the alb
sOlute quiet of this spot. The Wichita
Hospital was not always in its present
Furnishing condition but began in very
modest way and the success of which 1t
boasts today is the result of the untiring
work and economic management of its di-
rectors supplemented by the zeal and
skill of its medical staff. 1t was the first
hospital established in the city in response
to the first need and on that account has
always enjoyed the sympathy and support
of the public.
Five years ago a lady, a stranger and
destitute, was taken sick and some of the
ladies of this city took it upon themselves
to care for her which suggested the idea of
hospital to their minds. They
at once rented a small house
near the site of thenew court
house and with borrowed furniture opened
the Wichita Hospital then known
as the Benevolent Home. With what they
could contribute themselves and beg from
friends this institution was founded, hav-
ing one patient, that has since grown to
be an ornament and a pride to the city.
Many of the original founders at present
occupy seats in the directory. For two
years and a half the institution grew
slowly and surely in Importance when it
became necessary to have more room. 1t
was then moved TO building which was
built for a hotel, No. 723 South Market
street. In one year this buildning was
found to be too small and lacked several
things necessary to a well equipped hos
pital The present building was then
taken, which was a little over a year ago,
and the old Benevolent Home became one
Of the best equipped hospitals in the west
and assumed the present name of the
Wichita Hospital Its income is made up
of the following regular donations: SO
monthly from the city, S33 from the
county and the receipts from its pay
patients. In addition to this its dOna-
tionS from individuals Is a very
important item, for no family in the
city forgets this institution when the
season for making presents comes round.
Space will not permit recital of the many
ingenious ways that the ladies have
thought of to add to its revenue while its
present prosperous condition is sufficient
guarantee that every source Of income has
been turned to good account. 1t has been
managed entirely by the ladies and all
their energies are bent to its welfare which
i the best assurance in the world of its
prosperous future Besides being out of
debt it glories in a neat little reserve fund
that may be counted in hundreds. The
present officers and directors are as follows:
Mrs. \. Basley president, Mrs. VI. NJ.
Woodcock vice. Mrs. George W. Larimer
recorder. Mrs II. Lyle financial secretary,
Mrs. Leopold Hays treasurer, Mrs. Frank
smith. Mrs q. W. Ruggles, Mrs. 4. NJ.
Johnson. Mrs Amos Harris, Mrs. l.. RIGHT
Mrs. DR.. Durand, Mrs. Furlong, Mrs. ID.
4. Mitchell: Mrs. Cohn, Mrs. DR.. Everett,
Mrs. c. FirebauGh, Mrs. c. 3. Holden and
Mrs. Dr. Russell.
The hospital accepts the patients of
physicians of good standing of any school.
The following are the members Of the reg
ular staff who arrange their visits in such
a way that one is always present in the
building;
Consultation-Dr L. B, Rentz, DR.. c. C.
Furley.
Specialists-Dr. Z. {. Hamilton.
Sursery-Dr. q. c. Purdue, DR.. ". D.
McClees. Dr. VIM. E. Shastid.
Obstetrics-Dr. p. d. st. John.
Fevers-Dr. J. W. KirkwoOd, DR.. A. W.
Mccoy, DR. Mamie Stevens.
Gvngcology-Dr Z. ). Everett, DR.. J. +.
Oldham
DR.. 7. w. Kirkwood Is president of the
staff. Or. f. :. Everett secretary and DR..
W. D. NcClees treasurer.
The hospital Is No 1921 South Fourth
avenue, convenient to several lines OF street
cars aud is within ten minutes Of the cen
ter Of the city. 1t is heated by steam, has
water, drainage and every modern conyen-
fence. The halls are wide and airy and
the ventilation Is made perfect by the
scientific construction of the building.
There Is bath on every floor, besides the
convenieRces that belong to the private
suites
The third floor Is divided into rooms and
wards for the charity patients In the fe-
male ward there are several private rooms,
while the male wards are similarly arrang-
/ ed Each ward has a separate balcony on
every floor and the arrangement Of these
/ galleries : one Of the most attractive fea-
( lures Of the building. The rooms are all
neatly furnished with special attention 10
/ the light, The windows are so arranged