Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-12-14
Prominent Physician Dead
Succumbs To Paralysis After
Two Weeks Illness.

Two Weeks Illness.
DIR. James X. Waters, one of the old
, est and best-known physicians of this
; county. president of the Citizens Savings
Bank, Thurluont, and formerly Register
of Wills, died at his home, this place,
Sunday morning, December 10, 1916, at
6 o'clock from the effects of paralysis,
aged 70 years and months. He was
stricken two weeks ago, the stroke
affecting his right side, and from that
time he gradually declined.
He was physician of the old school
and stood at the head of his profession.
He practiced at Lewistown up until the
fall of 1889 when he moved to Thurmont
(then Mechanicstown), living for time in
the house now occupied by Daniel r.
Rouzer. He purchased drug store and
moved it into the old Gild's store where
he afterwards moved and lived to the
date of his death.
None was keener in diagnosis than he,
and his genial smile and disposition in
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the afflicted. He was a man remarkable
for his interest in the newest thing and
to the date of his death he was as we'll
read on the newer things and practice of
medicine as those who are in active
practice. His heart was young. He en-
joyed the young peoples company and
took a lively interest in the things that
interested them. He entertained no
enmity or i'll will against soul on earth.
If he had any enemies (Which is doubted)
they were of their own making and not
his.
He was one of the most esteemed and
highly respected residents of Thurmont.
A few years ago he gave up active prac-
tice and spent much time at his drug
store. He was also interested in the
success of the bank of which he was
president and regularly attended its
meetings. For years his name was
known as physician in practically every
household in this section of the county.
Gentle, sympathizing and kind were his
characteristics and his knowledge of
human nature coupled with a thorough
understanding of his profession brought
him into prominence wherever he was
| known.
| In politics he was Democrat and took
| great interest in party matters. His
advice was always considered valuable in
the council of his party and early in life
he became well-known. For six years
he was Register of Wills and at the con-
clusion of his term returned to his prac-
tice which he continued until forced by
advancing years to practically retire.
He was born in Middletown Valley in
1888 and when but child removed to
Baltimore with his parents and was edu-
Gated in the schools of that city. He
then entered the Medical Department of
the University of Maryland and after
graduating began practicing in Balti-
more. Later he returned to Frederick
county and for twenty-four years, until
1891, resided at Utica Mills.
In 1891 he became the nominee of the
Democratic party for Register of Wills
and was elected. Later he became
president of the Citizens Savings
Bank of Thurmont and continued in
this capacity until he died.
He was most deeply interested in the
building of the railroad between Thur
mont and Frederick and gave largely of
his means and of his time in furthering
its building. He was director of the
F. & G. Ry. up to the time it was con-
solidated with the Frederick Railroad
He was director of the Clarion Publish
ing Company.
His friends will miss his genial smile
and warm greeting. He has left an ex-
ample that could we'll be emulated by
everyone His chief motto in life was
that it cost nothing to be polite. He
practiced this method without stint or
reserve.
He was member of the Reformed
church of which he was at one time an
elder. He was also member of Acacia
Lodge of Masons, Thurmont; Enoch
Royal Arch Chapter, Jacques de Molay
Commandery, Knights Templars, of
Frederick; Knights of Pythias, and of
the Ancient Essenc Order. He was
twice married, his first wife being Miss
Annie Hay Hill, daughter of John Hill,
of Baltimore, whom he married in 1862,
and his second wife was Miss Sarah E.
Bowman, of Chambersburg, Pa. BY the
first union he is survived by two sons,
Charles C. Waters, Thurmont, and John
S. Waters, Baltimore The funeral took
place Tuesday afternoon from the United
Brethren church at 2 o'clock, Rev. DR..
S. R. Bridenbaugh, of Oak Lane, Phila-
delphia, brother-in-law of the deceased,
having charge of the services. He was
assisted by Rev. Isaac M. Motter, of
Frederick.
The floral emblems were many and
most beautiful; tokens of esteem from
friends and relatives.
Acacia Lodge of Masons, Thurmont,
had charge of the services and Jacques
de Molay Commandery No. 4, Knights
Templar, of Frederick, acted as an
escort. The honorary pallbearers were
former Senator j. P. T. Matthias, M. j.
Albaugh, J. T. Waesche, Frank A. Roddy,
Albert l.. Hauver and Chas. M. Mackley.
The active pallbearers were Prof. H. d.
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