The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-18
THE DOCTORS AT DUE WEST.
Profitable and Pleasant Meeting OF
the AbbevilIe County Medical 30.
ciety.
JONES, 8. c., March s, 1891.

JONES, 8. c., March g. 1881.
The regular Quarterly Meeting Of the Abbe-
VILE Medical Society was held at Due West
on the 9Th instant, President Youngblood In
the chair. The following members were In
attendance:
Drs. Britt, Anderson, Neuffer, W.T.. Tones
Hood, Wideman, Edwards and Cochrs as..
After dispensing with the usual routine
business, Drs. Cochrane, Hood and Vide
man opened the discussion upon subject fol
the meeting. The clear, concise, mastery
demonstrated their thorough familiarity
with the modern researches upon those dis
cases. A general discussion ensued which
was quite Interesting and instructive, Dr.
b. M.Julian kindly favored the Association
with the report OF q potracted obstetrical case
With alarming complications. BY rendering
prompt and efficient services his case termi'
mates happily.
DR.. Hood reported case of Placenta Pra.
evia with recovery OF mother. Our young
friend certainly deserves To be congratulated
most alarming and frlghtful complications
in obstetrical practice.
DR.. Britt favored the society with remarks
upon a unique and interesting case OF
ascites,
|. Drs. PRESLEY, Neuf1er, w. T. Jones, Hood,
Anderson, Cochrane and Britt were elected
delegates to the State Medical Association
Alternates-Drs. j. P. Robinson, Boazman,
Edwards, Julian, Mattison, Harrison, Ma
hry.
In accordance with the requirements Of q
recent Legislative Act providing for the ap.
pointment Of County Boards OF Physicians TO
Society recommended DTs. Wideman, Press.
ley and Neuffer 10 the Governor for appoint
ment.
were appointed a committee to select sub
jects for next meeting.
ON motion of w. T. Jones the Society ten.
dered thanks 10 the physicians and citizens
Of Due West for their cordial hospitality.
l~nto trt hnr tTon fhn Snnin-
ty adjourned to meet at Abbevlle on the
second Thursday 18th Of June.
Owing to the inclemenL weather the at
tendace was not very large, but the proceed
blood presided with ease, dignity, and abili.
quite a mum Der OF the citizens honored and
encouraged the Association by their presence
during the session.
Due West is Il very delightful town. Its
citizens are refined, highly cultured, and eX.
ceedingiy hosplttbe. The wholesome, re-
bnng, elevatins inhuances OF her colleges are
The writer In company with Drs. Young
blood and Neuffer..were the guests OF Dr.J. w
Wiieman. The Doctor has AN exceedingly
pleasant, interesting and amiable family.
We were entertained in a most hospitable
and charming manner.
In conclusion. would most respectfully
urge the claims of the Association upon ev.
cry member of the profession. It is imposi-
BILE to overestimate the advantages that ac-
crue TO its members. The young members
often make contributions Of real value and
the more experienced ones enjoy rare oppor-
runities Of disseminating useful knowledge.
or course 1t necessitates a slight sacrifice OF
time and money to attend the meetings, yet
if we would elevate the Medical Standard TO
that position which we are all anxious for 10
to occupy, II Is our imperative duty TO sus
tain the Abbeville Medical Society. We cor
daily solicit all physicians 10 affiliate with
us, and cherish the hope of a splendid meet
ing at Abbeville. w. T. JONES.