The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-08-02

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DIR. CHARLES A. PARKER.-Dr
Charles A. Parker, son of Amos
aud Hattie Parker, was born in
Hooking County, March Ii, 1868;
Departed this life July 10, 1900,
age 32 years, months and 8 days.
Soon after his birth, the family
moved to Logan, Ohio, at which
place he received his education.
He was faithful student and a
dutiful son. He was an earnest
attendant of the Sunday School
and Church, within the sacred
walls of which he now lies cold In
death. AT the age of Nineteen he
began studying medicine under
DR.. Campbell of this city. After
finishing his preliminary course, he
went to Columbus and attended
the Columbus Medical College, at
which place he graduated with
high honorA, being the youngest
mem ber of his class. He then To-
Gated at Hamden, Ohio, but re-
manned but short time. His
friends knew full well that he was
worthy of higher and more ac-
tive position in life. He received
and accepted the position as Asst
Physician of the Ohio Penitentiary
under Gov. Campbell's administra.
tion. For two years, he perform
ed his duty faithfully and conscien-
ciously to the complete satisfaction
of the administration, and the peo-
pie at large whom he served. He
was noted for having kind, gen.
tie and loving disposition. Prison
ers in their cells and in the hospit-
ais were always treated with the
same courtesy which marked the
treatment of his patients up to the
time of his death. During these
two years of service, on Feb. 27,
1892, he was united In Holy Mat.
rimony to Miss Hattie e. Dyer,
daughter Of the Warden at that
time. At the expiration Of his
term of Office, having done his
work so well, he received the hap
py plaudit "well done thou good
and faithful servant"
During the spring of 1892, he To-
Gated at SO E. Main ST., Columbus,
where he has practised medicine
up to the time of his death
Words cannot express, nor can
the tongue tell, the worth of our
young friend and brother, who was
80 suddenly taken away from us.
Oh, the heart only can conceive,
and the tears flowing down our
cheeks give vent to our feelings of
woe. Many are his warm friends
and patients asking themselves the
question, What shall do now?
DIR. Parker, deceased, was great
student of medicine; always keep
ing pace with the time; and here.
In, was in part, the great secret OF
his success. He was honest and
and enduring in all his work. The
poor had no better friend than in
him. Whether in the sick room
or on the streets, he alway had q
good and kind word for all. His
aim in life was very high and he
was trying hard to reach that goal
His heart was in the work-not
for money alone, but the good he
could do his fellow men on earth
During the last eight years, he
built up practice which would be
envied by any man. He was elect.
ed for the position as physician OF
the Hare Orphans Home of the
city of Columbus, Ohio, where he
served with great credit for mum.
Der Of years. He was afterwards
elected to take care of the sick in
the Childrens Home of Franklin
County. This position he also held
for many years. OF all the posit-
ions of trust given to his care, he
was beloved by one and all.
The deceased was in good health
during his entire life, until about
two months ago when he begap tC
speak of not feeling well but never
complained word up to his sud.
den death. His closest friends fre.
quently asked him as to his health
and his reply always was "getting
along nicely" He also remarked
on two occasions, III have every.
thing fixed" Within the last few