Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-07
GENERAL HOSPITAL
IS LATEST PROJECT
SCHIFFLER RESIDENCE PUR-
CHASED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
DrS. c. j. Hd5hegger and T. F.
ShinniCk of this City. and DR.. F.
EiChelberg of ReeSeVille Behind
the PrOjeCt-Will Be Open to All
Physicians Possession Oct. lSt.


PhySiCidnS-POSSeSSiOn Oct. lSt
Through the efforts of Drs. c.. j
Habhegger and L. F. Shinnick OF this
city, and DR.. F. Eichelberg of Reese
vile Watertown will soon have an
other institution Of Importance, due
to their enterprise. 1t will be in the
nature of general hospital.
For some time past efforts have
been made to induce some charitable
organizatio to establish such an in
stitution in this city. The co-opera-
tion of physicians was not only prom
lsed, but financial aid guaranteed.
1t was of no avail and it soon became
apparent that if the city had hospi-
tai it must be established and main
| tanned. at least for a time, by the
local physicians. The evening paper
last night in speaking of the roject
by authority from DR.. Habhegger,
had the following to say: "Cities
much smaller than Watertown main
tain hospitals, and while from a pure
ly commercial aspect they have not
proved paying investments and in a
great many cases are not even self
sustaining, depending for their con-
tinued existence on charity, the un-
measurable good they do and the lives
they save far overshadows this consid-
Grafton. The public of course must
recognize that hospital today is a
necessity, that it is not merely con-
venience for the physician but that it
plays an important part in the n odern
treatment of injury and disease. This
must be self evident to a thinking
person who has seen an injured man
taken to the dust-covered, germ laden
rooms which our city now provides
for emergency cases. If the injured
person escapes blood poisoning he is
sure to make a tardy recovery. In
diseases of all kinds the success of
any line of treatment depends upon
the accuracy of diagnosis. In many
cases it is impossible to tell exactly
the nature of the trouble without a
protracted study of the patient. This
can only be done in hospital where
the patient can be kept under obser-
walton and where adequate laboratory
facilities are provided. Where, more
over, the treatment is surgical. hos
pital is the proper and only place to
carry out such treatment. Our city,
growing as it is, with much larger
transient and employed population
than formerly, who when sick must
be taken care of, almost makes such
an innovation imperative.
1.-The building purchased is COM
modious dwelling house situated on
Main street, about one-half mile from
the center of the city. The location
in perfect for hospital purposes, being
high and dry. affording a beautiful
view of the surrounding country and
Rock river and being especially fav
ored with pure air and fresh breezes.
It's position is sufficiently removed
from the business part of the city to
be free from its noises and dust and
yet possessing all it's advantages. The
ground while not very spacious will
be attractive Should it be deemed
necessary at any time to enlarge the
building, adjoining property is be-
lieved can be reasonably bought. The
building itself is a new one with all
modern improvements, steam heat,
bath rooms, gas and electric light. A
special ventilating system will be in
stalled so that each sick room will be
supplied with abundant fresh air. On
the second floor thoroughly modern
operating and sterilizing room will!
be equipped. The total capacity OF
the hospital will be about fifteen beds
and there are to be both wards and
private beds. An effort will also be
made to make the hospital a head
quaI ters for nurses and the general
policy will be such as to permit all
I
physicians to take cases to the hospi-
tai and treat them, and it is expected
that the institution will receive their
unanimous support.
fThat there are many difficulties
ahead and probably financial loss, is
appreciated by the physicians who
have undertaken this project but they
will feel fully compensated for their
trouble if at the end of a year or two
they can turn ol ler to a charitable or
ganization a hospital which will be
permanent and self sustaining and
command the respect and confidence
OF the people of our city,
"TO CURE A FELON''