The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-01-16

ated from the V. M. 1. in 1S43. He
served in the Mexican War as First
Lieut.. until 184S, then studied
medicine at the University of Mary
land, and after graduating, entered
upon the practice of medicine In
the Southern part of the county,
where for seventeen years he met
with great success. In 1866 he es-
tablished the Cambridge Military
Academy, and was afterward made
President of the School Board and
Examiner for Dorchester county.
Probably to no man In the State
do the schools of Maryland owe
more than to him and the impetus
he gave the work. He was a man
of scholarly attainments and of
diversified talents. For thirty years
he served as deacon in the Episco-
pal Church, and after being Or
dained to the priesthood, was act
ing. rector of Dorchester Parish. He
was truly benefactor of the State
and county, and labored with unre-
uniting energy for the public good,
being conscientiously devoted to the
best interests of his fellow-men.
| No sketch of famous sons of Dor
chester would be complete without
record of Thomas King Carroll, M.
D., a son of Gov. Carroll, who,
though born in Somerset county set
tied in Dorchester for the practice
of medicine in 1916. From that
time until his death he was loved
and honored as a physician and as
man. He represented the county
ways taking an active interest in
politics. He was untiring in his
devotion to his profession, and was
genial, gentle and tender, a most
lovable personality. His death oc-
Cured at his home, walnut Land
ing" Jan. 9, 1900, and a beautiful
| monument was erected to his men,
DRY in the cemetery of "Old Trini-
| iy."
In the list of honored physicians
| of Dorchester county, who spent
their lives in self-sacrifice and de-
votion to others, and whose memory
has been an inspiration for many
years, mention must be made of
DR.. Thos. B. Steele, who was sur
geon in the United States Navy,
and afterwards for more than forty
years one of the leading practition-
ers Of Cambridge. DR.. Steele's ser
vices afloat were varied and ext en-
sive,and the experience gained made
him a valuable consultant in surg
cry and medicine. He had Won
derful capacity for work, with
brave heart End a generous soul,
and his great efficiency in the prac-
tice of medicine and devotion to
his profession will be remembered
for many geuerotioLs.
DIR. Thos. II. Williams, who en-
tered the Confederate service from
| Cambridge as surgeon, and was pro-
| mcted to Asst Surgeon-General fer
his excel en-: service and profession
al skill; iIr Franc,s P Phelps, VINO
| was eommiss..el surgeon OF the
First Regiment of Eastern shire
Volunteers. besides many others VIZ,
have gone to their reward but wi,o
It'll 1--we IN the m:hds and hears IF
IN adm;r;ng people
| In tbs same way will futurs geae-
ra.;cus do honor ~ Hose who are
now bearing The heat and br--
den of the day"-,ul own beloved
physicians-men o: noble sp'.-,
strenuous lives and untiring el.Tgy,
who have already acquired fame IL
their chosen profession, which is
not limited by boundaries of county
or State.
Among these, however, We must
pay special tribute to DR.. Brice w.
Goldsborough, who had the gift Of
vision for a great enterprise, and
| w III SIdlGS lu0 1uofSmCAI LII LILO
establishment of the Cambridge
Maryland Hospital. He had great
faith and courage, and it was ow-
ing to his undying hopefulness and
courageous persistence that the
success of the undertaking became
assured and eliminated in the cree
ton of this beautiful building, con-
secrated to the noblest service of
humanity, a daily benediction In
our midst.
In the church history of Dorches-
ter county, beginning with Freedom
Garretson, who in 1880 was i'm
prisoned in Cambridge Jail for
preaching the gospel, there are
many who labored with earnest en-
deavor 10 advance Christianity ind
to make 1t vital, living thing to
all who came under Its influence,
whose names are enthroned In the
dearest Elections of a devoted peo-
pie.
Among these, the name of John
| Fletcher Hurst stands out pre-emi-
nently. Born near Salem, Dorches-
ter county, in 1884, his parents aft
erwards moved to Bonnie Brook"
where his early life was spent. He
prepared for College at the Cam
bridge Academy and graduated from
Dickinson College in 1854. Having
decided to enter the ministry, he
preached his first sermon in Cam
bridge NJ. E. Church in 1857. From
this time his rise was rapid. He
was an able and eloquent preacher,
noted author and translator,
popular and beloved teacher. In
1872 he was made President of
Drew Theological Seminary and in
1880 elected Bishop of the General