Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-15

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breadth of knowledge indicative Of his
devotion to his profession.
TO his patients he was ALWAYS the
kind and genial gentleman, which en-
deared him to- the many whom his
pleasant smile had lighted through the
dark valley of pain and sickness.
I'm his private life his friends will
miss him much. for he had many
friends. He was man singularly at
tractive and of singular sweetness of
disposition and Of a most liberal
spirit
He was an interesting talker. and
in his conversation he showed much
familiarity with many and diverse
subjects. He was good friend and
one whose friendship never faltered
He was strong in his feelings and
convictions, but thoroughly honest in
his expression of them, and his heart
was full of charity for all.
Hard to FIJI Void.
at will be hard to fill the void that
he has left. but all who have shared
his friendship must feel that his life
has added to their happiness and that
his memory can never fade. After all,
what greater honor. what more noble
title NAV Il man attain than that of
the family physician? Perhaps at
times misunderstood and undcrvalued.
but i'm the end loved and honored by
the grateful hearts of those to whom
he has brought the healing power of
medicine.
NO laurel decks thy brow. but when
thy spirit true.
Thy comrades showed the way to
live and do.
There lies thy form enthroned in ev-
cry heart.
There. thou are still, and hast, in
life. part.
''On the low couch within the cham
Der dim.
y sufferer waits the last long strug-
gle grim:
Thou contest. it is light. and sorrow
disappears;
Pain is forgotten, hope replaces |
fears.
so happy makes thy face, 50 brave
thy kindly glance.
The touch of thy loved hand brings |
ease and confidence.
And what. with sordid gold. can not |
compare.
The tears Of gratitude reward thy |
care"
Resolutions by Club.
The Rock Island Club adopted the
following at its last membership
meeting:
DIR. Charles {. Carter was a dircc-
tor and charter member of the Rock
Island Club. From the day of its or
ganization he was loyal supporter of
the association. n part of its manage
ment. and the warm personal friend |
IF its members.
Few men had greater talent than
DR.. Carter; few deserve more lasting
honor. Not many men have acquired
a higher degree of skill in chosen
work. nor have attained more com
position in the professional
world; but above this. beyond his
worldly honors and professional re
nown, back of the superb genius that
won for him the plaudits of men, was
a kindly nature, personality that
had power to touch the human heart,
for DR.. Carter attracted and retained
very many friends. endearing himself
to them by his moral worth alone.
Being profoundly impressed with
hese facts. it is therefore
"Resolved, That they be written
upon the formal records of the Rock
Island Club. and that the sympathy of
he entire membership be extended to
his family. We do this with the abid-
ng faith that his was an ideal life, for
all the days of his vigorous manhood,
all the talents of his brilliant mind.
al the love of a heart both tender and
rue. were devoted 10 their service
and that of others. and no man. under
Tod. has ever builded to himself Il
more enduring monument than this"