The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-10-24
Dr.. Hatfield at Home
By Rev. j. I. Grove, Pastor Episcopal Church
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BramWeN, w, Va
With Dr. Hatfield have had a very cordial and friendly
acquaintance for something over the past three years On
first acquaintance one is apt TO get the impression that he
man Of somewhat distant manner That is to say his man
laer suggestive Of something like very etcent very re-
lSeNed very much preoccuped character Better aCQuan
lance moi only dSpelS any such first mpreSSion does more
FIT sppants it with totally different impression because
IdscoSeS him as man not merely OF genial disposition but
EaSo as possessing those admirable human qualities which at
act and bind men with the strong cords of profound and sin
2ere friendship Throughout this section OF the state Dr.
Hatfield has many friends people who are attracted him
with avery warm and Standing friendship Dr. Hat
le!ds family moreover is most happy one, And while
lleter the Doctor nor any member Of his family happens
be an adherent Of my own communion yet in the course Of
lny ministry here both my wife and myself have been delight
luIy entertained IN his home, All those tender sentiments
IN tact which constitute the essence OF real conenmen and
Dr. Hatfield home-e In professional way two three
instances that have come under my immediate notice are Sg-
eStye OF something OF the value attached to his opinion
well as something of the confidence he has inspired in his MANY
patrons About two years ago the superintendent Of one Of
ouf m1e-operaonS herei on account Of business interests
was compelled to move TO the city Of PHILADELPHIA and last
summer While inspecting some ore-beds near Roanoke Va,
ne met with serious accident As soon as possible he was
aiken TO the Gale hospital at Roanoke with the best medical
SKY at his service When however, his wife arrived from
RIadepha nothing would satisfy them but that Dr. Hatfield
$noud be Immediately sent for Another instance Of sim
1ar demand occurred last fall when relative of some Of the
Pommen people here was about to undergo serious opera
ton Q Chicago Dr. t4ateds advice was not merely sought
Dut S personal attendance was required at the time Of the
operation Again, have often met Dr. Hatfield on the train
gong TO different places in the course of his daily duties and
especially on his way to and from The WEIGH hospital Ills
oeneanof has always been that Of polite man. quiet and
earnest and thoughtful To the WEIGH HOSPITAL noreOyer
Dr. Hatfield has given large part Of his time the best Of his
{dellI aOy and energy and he has given ALL understand
without remuneration.
VI Hatfield IS man with splendid physique and pre-
entS an appearance that would lend grace to any social or IN
te9ctua junction Evidently he is both physically and men
lazy strong man. that TO say he is man CAPABLE Of great
physical and e1a exefot And doubtless IS to his strong
e ~ .ta MS SQ pun oody that he largely indebted for being
ape 70 STAND the strain required not only in caring for age
y acuce nefe put also tor being able to reach high mark
me edIca profession As pyscianhis counsel and advice
wen as ms services are constant demand As surgeon
~ ranks among the best and is noted for exceptional ability
ano eafka6e SKILL 70 say the least this section whene
FnoW number Of excellent phySicians-n1en who are tho
augy eqqpped n the science Of medicine and the art Of sur
o oI6tInsa a af6 IS IS considered most capable man
uoupIeSS matter OF common knowledge that proficiency in
any DdUCT OF science or art does not mean merely certain
a nid Of physical Or mental activity Neither does it mean
or no apae &c.,. aata[a aptitude taken alone may count
ay aSo accomplish much But no one of them taken alone
N ever reach the mark Of proficiency Proficiency is ma
81 eSGe a the attainment Of which only reached by
GoodGof OF all those qualities in the most intense form
us Moa means natural aptitude intelligent discipline and
seH denying toll When therefore man has reached the
i , Tfse S proficiency an acknowledged fact certainly
Of f IFS aoGo ea5onaby good evidence daily manner
eyercca o lS temperate habits. 1t exhibits the
e 3ease o. steadfast will in resisting temptation 10 worthless
I ea N word exhibits man with strong convG
Mons Ia, sef-estrant spirit and good daily habits Of e
ny rae during my ministry here have never Seen Dr. Hail
posi- uGSs f 5ad BSbts se %bs be could be said
ing his name being used in such Connection ''0 "'
o sum up therefore, what is herein Stated Dr. Hatfield
sg s oon aan{ s who are re 92gSgsd Professions Which
lines give the IMPRESSION Of e o1a nr 6s faculties may some
mel Better acquaintance with him dscases Genial dis
5o 10 ha winch attracts and makes friends IN this section
" dS many trends Warmhearted and Of fen