Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-02-17
DEATH or DR.. PATRICK H. HARTMAN
One of Norvs Leading Physicians and Citizens Passed
Away in New York Hospital Following Operation End
Came With Wife and Friends at Bedside

land and emigrated 10 the United
states when young. He acquired his
early educa ticn IN tho schools of Win 4
chendon, Mass. and was graduated
from Holy Cross college, Worcester,
with the class Ct 1891. taking the
highest nonors and receiving the de-
gree Of bachelor of arts.
He pursued his course in medicine
at the Dartmouth medical school and
was graduated from the University
Of New York in March, 1884, and in
the following June was honored by
his alma mater with the degree OF
Am. After a few months as assist
ant physician at Sanford Hall, Flush
ing. L. l.. he located in Norwich,
where he built up one Of the largest
practices in the city and was highly
commended throughout this section
as a general practitioner and 3 spe-
calls in obstetrics. He was reccg-
nized Ey his profession as a leader
among physicians He is an express
idcnt of the Norwich Medical associ'
alton and was a member of the coun-
ty and state associations. For a mum
her Of years he has been a member Of
the visiting staff at the Backus hos
pital and for a time was lecturer at
he training school for nurses.
Or. Hartman was an old -line dem
ocrat and held a number Of offices in
the gift of the people and when he
missed election it was by but a few
votes. He always took an active in
terest in party affairs and was one of
its leaders II 1896 as candidate for
alderman he ran ahead Of his ticket
by several hundred votes. lacking but
seven Of being elected. Ee was elected
alderman in 1878 and served two years
in the court Of common council
He had u long and excellent record
on the water bard where for three
terms Of two years each ne gave the
best Of service He was elected
member Of the hoard Of water COM
mlssioners in 1901 and served three
terms as president of the board. In
1898 he was defeated for state sen2-
tor by the close margin of eight votes
in a strong republican disIri and
had been desired as a candidate for
mayor
During the recent water famine of
a year ago he was one of the promi-
nent members Of the citizens COM
mittee named to give assistance when
needed to the water board, and did
excellent wock thereon He had the
confidence of the Iublic ard never lost
it,
While an alderman DR.. Hartman
was chairman Jf the board Of fire COM
missioners in 1900 and was by his
fine work there termed the father of
the paid fire department in this city.
Following the destruction of the Hop
kins e Allen factory he irduced Chief
Greenberg TO send in recommended
tions for a part paid department with
chemical engines and through his eff
r.f k.f
ter fire protection, and the influence
he had, the lightning of the present
department was made. 1t stands as
monument to his memory in recogni-
ton of his interest in the welfare of
the city.
DR.. Hartman was a member of many
organizations, being a member of
Hartford lcdge, 3. P 0. E., second
vice president of the Norwich board
Of trade, ex-president of the First
division, A. Q. H, faithful navigator of
the Fourth Degree assembly, K. of c.,
White Cross council, No. 49, K. of c..
physician and member Of Court City Of
Norwich, No. Sc, F. Of A., the New
England Order of Protection, White
Cross council, c. 3. L.. No 156, and
physician for Lafayette council of
st. Jean Baptiste d'Anerique. He was
member Of St Jcseph's Sodality and
Literary association.
In all civic matters DR.. Hartman
was deeply interested and lert his best
judgment in furthering every good
cause. His passing means a great
loss to the city Of Norwich, removing,
as i. does a man Of rare judgment
and unusual ability, who has labored
among ard earned the confidence and
high esteem of the people of Norwich
He was well liked and especially so
| among the POOR people, who have lost
a sympathetic and helpful friend To
the poor he gave no end of service
without pay and it was not unusual
| for his generous nature to be touched
| by conditions in some homes and III
addition to giving his services, provide
for the home in other ways. He lived
and worked among the common peo-
pie, where he put into practice to the
fullest extent the Golden rule. 1t was
Geeds, not words, with him. though