Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-08-02
FUNERAL OF DR.. ARCHIBALD.


Dr.. O. w. Archibald. ~' '-
Pioneer Press: Funeral services
were held in the Masonic hall .yester-
day afternoon over the remains of DR..
o. Wellington Archibald, who died
Tuesday night. The services were
conducted by the members of Ancient
Landmark lodge. The body was TAX
en- to the hall after lying in state at
the residence during the morning.
The members of the lodge and those
of the other Masonic lodges of the city
attended the services, and a Masonic
procession followed the body to the
grave, where the last of the exercises
were completed.
Beautiful floral tributes to DR.. Archi-
bald's memory were grouped about the
casket during the exercises. Some of
the most prominent designs were
those sent by the Osman Temple, the
Ramsey County Medical association,
the intimate personal and professional
friends of the late physician, and by
Alexander Mckenzie of North Dakota.
There were also a large number of
tributes from individuals.
The pail bearers were DR.. Rogers of
Faribault, Dr. J. F. Fulton, DR.. Arthur
Sweeney, DR.. A. ]. Stone, DR.. w. D.
Kelly and Judge E. w. Bazille.
A beautiful and appropriate eulogy
was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Ryan.
There was large attendance of the
members Of the Ramsey County Medi-
cal society, of which body DR.. Archi-
bald was one Of the most popular and
useful members, he having made him
self as great a success in st. Paul as
he succeeded in doing in the various
other localities in which he was locat-
ed. In the frontier days DR.. Archi-
bald was a prominent army surgeon;
later he devoted his time to the build
ing up Of. institutions for the treat
ment Of the feeble-minded, he having
established the hospital for the feeble
minded at Glenwood, Iowa. DR.. Archi-
bald's first assistant at the Glenwood
hospital later became superintendent
OF a similar institution at Farfbault
Mimi, which is great credit to the
state. After leaving Iowa, DR.. Archi-
bald became identified with the James
town IN. d. insane hospital, which he
built up and developed. This institu-
tion is today unique in its excellence
as hospital for the treatment of the
insane.
About ten years ago DR.. Archibald
located in st. Paul as an eye, ear and
throat specialist, and rapidly built up
one of the largest practices in the city.
Seldom in the history of the Ramsey
County Medical society has such sin
cere evidence been shown of the deep
feeling of regret at the loss of mem
Der. On Saturday, at a special meet
ing, the following resolutions were
adopted: -
Whereas, our fellow member, DIR.
o. Wellington Archibald, has been re-
moved from us by death, we desire to
express our deep sense Of regret upon
the great loss that our society and the
community has sustained. Therefore,
be It = @.l/. $&T.E"
Resolved. That in our prolonged
association with him we recognized a
man Of sterling character and pro-
found integrity; a wise and judicious
counsellor, and one who had the vel
fare Of his patients at heart. Good to
his friends, he was generous to
fault. His many noble traits. SO be-
fitting to a physician, crowned, beauti,
fed and rounded out his professional
career.
Resolved, That we tender our
heartfelt sympathy to his widow and
family, and that copy Of the same be
transmitted to them. Angus Mac
donald, NJ. D.; ]. r. Baker, M. D.; !. +.