The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-07-23

The Dental Association flushed its busi-
ness and adjourned last Thursday night,
to meet again next year at Rock ELL. The
sessions of the Association throughout
were exceedingly interesting to the men,
bers. The address of Hon. J. l.. Tribble
before the Association on "Dental Laws''
was complimented in the highest terms
by the members of the Association, and
he was requested to allow his address to
be read before the Southern Dental Asso-
citation at its meeting next month. and
also that it be published In the Dental
Journal. The following officers were
elected to sorve the Association the ensu.
ing year. President. DR.. T. j. Calvert,
s. Patrick, Charleston Second Vice
President. DR.. Theo, Johnstone, New
berry; Recording Secretary, DR.. B. Rut.
ledge, Florence Corresponding Secretary,
DR.. a. T. Peete, Branchville; Treasurer,
DR.. G. W. Dick, Sumter; Board OF Den
tai Examiners, Drs. G. F. 8. Wright,
Georgetown, A. P. Johnstone, Anderson,
J. r. Thompson, Newberry, R. A. Smith
and l.. P. Dotterer, Charleston. Thurs
day afternoon the Association was taken
in charge by Committee from the Board
of Trade, and, after a pleasant drive over
portions of the city, were carried out to
Keys Spring. Here reception was ten
dered the members, Mayor Tolly presid-
most delightful hour spent. Before the
Association adjourned resolutions Of
thanks to the City Council and the citi-
zens generally for the hospitalities ex-
tended to them during their stay in our
midst were unanimously adopted. Our
people enjoyed the visit Of the Dentists,
and any time they may conclude to visit
us again they will be warmly welcomed.
Last Friday night, about 10 o'clock, DR..
Marshall G. Parker died at his home in
this city. For several months he had
been in feeble health, but his symptoms
during the past two weeks were more
favorable, and his family were more hope
full as to his condition. On Friday even.
ing he took short stroll up the street
with friend, and, upon returning home,
complained of being sick at the stomach.
he made the effort to vomit, he fell back
gaspiDg, and in twinkling passed into
eternity. DR.. Parker was well and favor
ably known in this County, where he
was born aud reared. He was the young
est son of the late Robert Parker, and on
the day OF his death had celebrated the
43rd anniversary'of his birthday. He re-
ceived The greater portion Of his education
under the lutorship of the late Prof. Ligon
in this city, and also read medicine here
under the late DR.. Thos. A. Evins. he
pursued a course of medicine and surgery
in several of the best Colleges Of our
country, and, after having secured his
diploma, he settled at Honea Path to
practice his profession. He applied him
self closely, and soon ranked high in his
profession. About four years ago he
moved to this city, where he was building
up fine practice. He was married about
eighteen years ago to Miss Rebecca Hum
phreys, who, with five children, are lett to
cherish his memory. DR.. Parker pos
sessed most genial, social disposition,
and was highly esteemed by wide circle
of friends, who deeply sympathize With
loved ones in their bereavement. He
was member of the Presbyterian Church.
His funeral took place al thai Church late
Saturday afternoon, the funeral services,
in the absence of the pastor, DR.. Frierson,
being conducted by Rev. Chas. B. Smith,
Of the M. e. Church, after which the re.
mains were inferred in the Silver Brook
Cemetery.