The Owosso times., 1898-12-16

a man of strong personal characteristics
he was brave, honorable and kind; he was
warm and true IN his friendships; he was
frank and Outspoken, and never resorted
TO deception or sublerfuge He was sys-
tematlc, faithful and painstakng in the
discharge of his duties, even to the small
est, and considered no duty hardship
that might In any way contribute to the
welfare OF his patients or the benefit of
the institution. Both in the practice and
study of his profession he was earnest and
Jealous, and possessed in marked degree,
both by nature and training, qualities
which rendered him one of the foremost
men ip the state in his special work. In
his death the institution has lost valuable
officer, the patients II kind and capable
physician. and his colleagues a delightful
companion and true friend. Many years
will roll by before Dr. Todd's name will
cease TO be mentioned at the ToledO State
Hospital, accompanied with sigh"
| take the liberty OF quoting also the
following from letter received from
Ex Gov. Foster:
Having been president of the board OF
trls, eea from the time of DR.. Todd's first EN-.
ployo ent, and having had him under close
observation. 1 cheerfuliy say that he had many
qualifications that fitted him for the highest
position in the line of his profession. He came
In under DR.. Tupper after DR.. Tobey had been
ment was purely partisan one. For this
reason. in the beginning, l was prejudiced
against him, but soon learned to apprecia Q
his many noble qualities. when Dr. Tobey wa 8
reinsIaied, 1 most cheerfuIIy acaniesced in
DR.. TOdd's retention. He occupied the posi-
tion of physician in charge during DR.. TObey' g
absence; From the least to the greatest OF his
and decided; he was kind and attentive to the
people under his charges was eyer loyal to his
superiors, and gentleman always"
DR.. Todd's life work was to adm mister to the
unfortunate insane. Where will you find greater
heroism than the self.immolaton of the indl.
vidual who is willing to forego the piaudits Of
the world and without hope OF reward devote
his life TO the care OF Gods unfortuuates. It
Is not essential that one should follow some
victorious general upon the field of battle TO
become hero. "Peace hath It's victories, as
we'll as war"
"Tne drying Of single tear has more of
honest fame
Than shedding seas Of gore"
II good deeds are never lost, then DR.. Todd
will wear a crown bedecked with immor,elles
in the hereafter. DIR. Todd was q member of
the Episcopal church; and was deyout believ.
His tender regard for his aged mother was an
index o his whole life and character. 1t Is said
that never a week passed without his writing
n letter TO his mother. The untimely taking of
of DR. Todd must ever remit us Of the inscrut.
able ways of Providence. 1t Is hard lesson
for us to learn thai
"God moves in q mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plans His footsteps in the sea,
and rides upon the storm"
Plato tells us that the source of all hap pplness
Is In virtue and the perforn ance of good deed Q
There Is an old legend handed down from the
ancient Hebrews, which says that at the death
of good n an there gather around him his
deeds of kindness, transformed into minister
lug angels. with the irIt of those who have
been benef ed and comforted by his life, and
they bear sloft his spirit to the portals Of
heaven. What a consoling thought TO feel that
DR. Todd in the last throes OF his terrible death,
as his liberated spirit caught The first simmer
of eternity, was surrounded by the lnis erng
spirit of those poor unfortunate souls, whose
last days upon earth had been sweetened by
his Endly hand.
It must be so; Plato, theu reasonest we'll !:
""Tis the divinity that stirs within us.
Tis heaven Itself that points out hereafter,
And ntimates eternity to man I"
Yes, it must be so; DR.. Todd's life work 10
dnne but an eternity await ed him.
Yes, it must be so. Dr. Todd, brave, gentle
and loving, an eternity OF happiness awaited
thee
County School Examinations for 1898-99
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