The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
IN MEMORY OF DR.. LASH.
Resolutions Adopted by the Indian
apOIis Medical Society.

The following resolutions have been
adopted by the Indianapolis Medical Society
on the death of Dr. Hugh NJ. Lash:
DIR. Hugh M. Lash was born June IL.
1874, and died at his residence in this city,
Sept. 10. 1903. after a brief illness. follow
Ing chronic difficulty of some years stand
ing. He had long been a sufferer from
gastro-duodenal catarrh, which led to gall
stone formation. He also had chronic
disease Of the mitral valves. The acute
malady was a marked catarrhal con-
gestion of the small intestine, accompanied
by hemorrhages into the mucous MEM
brane. Although presenting scarcely any
symptoms during life, the acute condition,
1t is reasonable TO assume, was respon-
sible for precipitating collapse in his heart
action, which was the immediate cause or
death.
During the twelve years of his member
ship in the Indianapolis Medical Society,
DR.. Lash was frequent and able contrib
utor TO the literary programmes, an active
participant in the discussion of papers and
in executive capacity often served the
society with singular ability. He was It's
president in 1897. and in behalf of the or
ganiZation, rendered noteworthy service
as chairman of the committee of arrange
ments for the semi-centennial OF the lndl-
ana State Medical Society, which met in
this city in 1899. AT the time of his death
he was serving the public efficiently as a
member of the Board of Health OF Indian
apolis.
His early professional career was spent
but laborious practice. The nature OF his
work necessitated large amount of riding
over bad roads and hilly country. Inc
strain was telling upon him and resulted
in his removal to Indianapolis in 1891. With
such a rich experience as a general prac-
tioneer, he laid the best possible foundation
for specialism. The distinction which ne
subsequently attained in this city and State
as teacher and consultant upon nervous
and mental diseases was well merited
His personal characteristics were strik-
mi N
nature. In business matters he was me-
thodical, in keeping appointments pune
tiious. He enjoyed the company. OF young
professional men. From them he sought
the inspiration of the newer things in medi-
cine and in return gave out OF MS rlcn,
practical experience and mature Judgment,
counsel which was safe ana wise. Lowa ~, u u
best there was in him, and he was quick
to call to his assistance every aid ana
counsel which offered hope or rele1 10 the
sufferer His patients loved him, for ne
became not only physician, but FRIEND,
bound to them as with hoops OF steel Ana
so in a personal way, few men touched
lives as he did To sum IT up. ne typlned
i'm an ideal way the family physician. He
loved his profession and gloried In It's
achievements. Never did he take un1air
advantage of a colleague. He was optim1s-
tic and buoyant with good nature, which
he made infectious. And thus TINS goou
man lived his life of great usefulness; es-
teemed as citizen; n9norea a amend tIus and
tenderiy devoted to his domestic relations.
No more will he come and go among u.s.
but his spirit will abide as sweet. mem
ory with those who knew him and an ex-
ample worthy of emulation by the younger
members of the profession.
an the death of DIR. Lash this society
loses one of its loyal members. the pro-
fession of the city and State an able coun,
sellor and his family devoted Iather ana
husband We wish to convey 10 ms Iamliy
our deep sympathy in their great bereave-
ment and express our appreciation of his
exemplary life.
The resolutions were formulated by Drs.
L, III. Dunning, w. 7. 8. Dodds and Frank
B. Wynne. a..
A short service will be conducted at the
Lash residence 1929 Park avenue. at 1890
this morning by the Rev. NJ. L. Haines,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
The remains will be taken to Athens, u,
DR. Lash's old home, where the 1uherai
will be held tomorrow.