The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-24
DIR. WRIGHT'S OBSEQUIES
Funeral To-Morrow Morning at 10
O'Clock Under Masonic Auspices.
Hospital Board Adopt Resolutions and Make
an Order for Care of the Institution
Marion Medical Soeieiy's Action.

On all hands. yesterday, were heard ex-
Dressions OF regret ct the death of DE-. G. K.
Wright. which occurred night before last,
after an illness of not long duration. A
man not only prominent in his profession.
andthe particular work in which he had
been engaged in the past few years, but
one who has made his personality felt in
many and various walks of life, it has
made the expressions of sorrow all the more
numerous. and from more widely
varied class of people. Only few int,-
mate friends and the relatives called at the
Central hospital yesterday, where the
body of the dead physician lay in prepare
ton for burial. but In the city large num-
Der of societies of which he had been
member met and passed resolutions in re-
gard to his death. All arrangements for
the funeral have been left in the hands of
the Scottish Rite Masons. of which he was
q prominent member.
The funeral will occur at the residence
of the hospital superintendent on Saturday
morning, at 10 O'Clock. The body Will be
buried in Crown Hill Cemetery. 1t will be
attended to Its last resting place by the
members of the various organizations to
which he, in his lifetime, belonged. He
was q knight Templar. a Mason. q Knight of
Pythias, q member of the Marion County
Medical Society. one Of the faculty of the
Indiana Medical College. president of the
Indiana Horse-breeders' Association. be-
side belonging TO many other minor organ
tzations The pallbearers have not as yet
been selected. but Will be high degree Ma
sons.
The members of the Marion County Med
icRl Association met last night IN the
Criminal Court room, and passed resoln-
tiOns of coincidence and regret on the death
of Dr.. Wright. There was quite large
n0mber of physicians in attendance.
There were many genuine expressions of
regret and sorrow at his demise and many
glowing tributes to his memory were paid
among that body of quiet. sedate men. Dr.
Henry Jameson spoke briefly, but with
much feeling. He said that DR.. Wright
was man of many endearing quail
tiles as q friend. yet one OF such
o positive nature that Oftentimes he
might have offended where there was
no such intention. AS physician he was
accounted one OF unusual excellence, both
in general practice and his own speciality.
He carried, Dr.. jameson said, his firm con-
victiOns with him In his profession as
strongly as he did at other places but
while he never gave them up. he did Eot
carry them so far as to be offensive with
them. He said that Dr. Wright bad q
large fund of humor that was particularly
his own and it was this fact that made
him such pleasant companion. IL made
him beloved by the students under him,
and by those who. in later years. have been
In his employ.
DIR. Z. s. Elder said that he had been n
classmate of DIR. Wright's in college. and
that be felt q most deep sorrow at his
death. He paid tribute TO the dead
mans literary ability, as we'll as that of
-. Il -
doubtless been deprived of some very valu-
able knowledge by his sudden taking OF.
He said he knew that the Doctor had been
at work for some time on series OF papers
which were the result of his experience
among the insane, and that they would
have been ones of great value had they
ever been CONF leted.
DR.. Pfatt also spoke on the one prevailing
topic. He said that there probably never
was physician who so completely won
the love of his patients as did DR.. Wright.
He said that he had frequently come in
contact with them, and that they one and
all joined In his praise. he knew. he said.
that DR.. Wright never took o fee unless he
knew the patient was perfectly able TO pay
it. that he knew of a number of instances
where the Doctors kindness and generosity
had helped needy families.
Drs. Henry Jameson, A. w. Brayton and
Z. S. Elder were appointed a committee to
draw up resolutions to be the society's
voice in the matter. They were adopted as
follows:
Whereas, Charles E. Wright, one of the incor-
porators of this society in 1873. has departed
this lfe we desire to testify TO his professional
merit and his personal worth.
Dr. Wright was truly eminent in his profession,
an active, skilled practitioner, an able teacher
and a beloved physician. His centage en-
braced large class of devoted patrons, to whom
he WAS endeared and attached by no common
love. AS O teacher OF medicine he was scholarly
forceful, pleasant and instructive, beloved by
his pupils and respected by bis confreres He
faithfully performed the duties of his
which would have incapacitaGed one
less devoted and earnest In his work.
AS an official in his professional vocation, he
was an ideal officer, careful. methodioal. exact
ing and conscientious. AS member OF the
board of United States pensions he won the con-
fdence OF his associates and superior officers by
the semitic. thorough manner in which he per-
formed his duties, and he secured the respect
and confidence of the soldiers by his honesty.
integrity and candOr. Being called TO the high
position OF superintendent of the Central Hos
pital for the Insane. he accepted the position
with a full appreciation OF Its responsibilities,
cares and perpeXities under circumstances OF
embarrassment. He so mastered those difficult
ties and discharged those arduous and perplexing
duties in so creditable q manner as TO insure
the appreciation of all parties and persons. His
honesty and integrity, with his executive skill,
enabled that institution to be signal among the
various State institutions. His social character
istics were peculiar to himself; warm friend.
and devoted TO those whom he loved. he was de-
servedly popular in the circle of his associates.
We recognize the fact that our profession has
lost an eminent member. the public has lost a
faithful, efficient and honest official, the COM
munity valued member, and his family de-
voted, loving husband and father. IL Is
resolved that this society attend the funeral
in a body. and IA copy OF this action be engrossed
upon the records of our society, and u copy
furnished the family.
The Indiana Medical College also adopt
ed resolutions similar to the ones proceed
ing. Drs. Marsee. Brayton and Hays were
the committee appointed. Resolutions
MI al ha aA AL NJ no /, aada
and several other societies which have not
as yet met. Arrangements have been CON-
pleted by the Marion County Medical So
ciety, the Indiana Medical College and the
Central Medical College whereby they will
attend the funeral in q body. Special cars
will be In waiting for them at the transfer
car Saturday morning, at few minutes
after 9 o'clock. which will convey them to
the hospital and wait there for their re-
turn. These cars will be devoted to their
exclusive use. and no other persons will be
permitted to ride in them.
ACTION OF TRUSTEES.
At special meeting OF the board of trustees
OF the Central Indiana Hospital for Insane held
yesterday, the following memorial relative to
the death Of DR.. c. L. Wright, superintendent.
adopted:
1.-THE death OF Dr. c. Z. Wright. who. for four
years past, has been the superintendent OF this
hospital is recognized by the members OF this
board not only as loss to the State Of val
liable and efficient officer, to the community of a
citizen faithful III every duty and obligation of
life, but also TO each OF us II Is the loss of per-
sonal friend.
.sDr Wright WA Immediately upon the cleo