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THE CLEVELAND HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL
SOCIETY

November Meeting.

The members of this organization dined together at Stranahan's Arcade Cafe on the evening of November 20th, afterwards holding the regular monthly meeting. The program was as follows:

Three Remedies Infrequently Used.-Dr. Frank Kraft.

Inflammatory Affections of the Stomach and Intestines.-Dr. G. J. Jones.

A Case of Renal Calculus.-Dr. G. W. Gurnee.

An Accidental Proving of Colocynth.— Dr. F. W. Somers.

As will be seen the papers were very interesting ones and evoked considerable dis cussion, which was participated in by all the members present.

December Meeting.

Some thirty members of the Society gathered together at Stranahan's Arcade Cafe on Wednesday, 18th of December. The following program was given:

Ventro-fixation of the Uterus, Report of Cases. Dr. P. B. Roper.

Thrombosis of Middle Cerebral Artery, Report of Case.-Dr. J. R. Horner.

Dr. G. W. Spencer talked in a very interesting way of the adjuvant treatment of pneumonia, this being followed by a full discussion which brought out very many points of interest and value.

THE NORTH-WESTERN OHIO HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY

The annual meeting of the North-Western Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society was held at Toledo, Tuesday, December 10th. The following were the officers of the meeting: J. H. McVay, M. D., president; L. P. Gill, M. D., first vice president; G. W. Rhonehouse, M. D., second vice president; W. A. Humphrey, M. D., secretary.

The principal point discussed by the president in his address was the relation of the Homeopathic physician to his own school of medicine. He very strongly urged

a more careful study of our materia medica and endorsed the movement which is now being made under the direction of Dr. Bellows for a reproving of the remedies. He urged also that unprejudiced investigations be made of the numerous cults which are flourishing and that we use the best in each. The address was full of interest and profit. The program included a full day's work and was in part as follows:

Treatment of Acute Rheumatism.-W. B. Hinsdale, M. D., Ann Arbor.

Endocarditis.-F. C. Crawford, M. D., To

ledo.

Dietetic Treatment of Acute Intestinal Diseases.-W. L. Case, M. D., Mt. Gilead. Baby Has the Colic.-H. E. Beebe, M. D., Sidney.

Nephritis.-L. K. Maxwell, M. D., Toledo. Something New for the Practitioner.-W. C. Copeland, M. D., Ann Arbor.

Aural Massage, with Case.-J. W. Harvey, M. D. Toledo.

Myomectomy, with Case.-C. E. Sawyer, M. D., Marion.

Septic Wounds and Sinuses.-Dean T. Smith, M. D., Ann Arbor.

Homeopathy in Surgery.-H. M. Flower, M. D., Toledo.

Practical Pointers in Potency.-W. A. Dewey, M. D., Ann Arbor.

Anti-Toxin, a Protest.-W. B. Carpenter, M. D., Columbus, O.

Iron in Medicine.-A. W. Reddish, M. D., Sidney.

Some Experiences with the New Haemostatics.-M. H. Parmelee, M. D., Toledo.

The evening was taken up with a fine dinner served at the Toledo Club, at which Dr. James C. Wood, of Cleveland, delivered an address on "Five Great Events in the History of Medicine" and following him Dr. Charles Gatchell spoke of the methods of widening the influence of Homeopathy.

'Fully one hundred were present at the meeting and the discussions of the papers were full of interest and profit to all.

OHIO SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
TUBERCULOSIS

Organized at Columbus, November 14th, 1901. The Reporter being desirous to be at the front relative to news that will interest its readers, sent its delegate, D. H. Beckwith, who reports as follows:

"The object of investigate the as well as the

The meeting was held in the rooms of the Ohio State Board of Health, where about one hundred representative physicians of Ohio assembled. The meeting was called to order by Byron Stanton, of Cincinnati, who is president of the Ohio State Board of Health, Dr. Stanton said: the Society in view is to best methods of treatment prevention of tuberculosis. There seems to be such indication of popular interest in the direction as to justify the calling upon the general public to lend a helping hand in making practical applications of the knowledge acquired by sanitarians in regard to the protection and preservation of the health of the people. In no direction is there a greater demand for preventive measures than in the restriction of tuberculosis, a disease that is causing about one-eighth of all the deaths in the world. In no direction is there a greater prospect of accomplishing good than in the warfare with the 'White Plague.' There is no subject of more dom. inant interest, not only to the medical profession, but to the general public, than that of suppressing the scourge. Physicians alone cannot make practical application of the means for its prevention, but aided by an enlightened public sentiment much may be accomplished.

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"The medical profession with great una nimity believes that much can be accomplished in the way of prevention. There will, no doubt, be held future meetings for enlarging the scope and usefulness of the Society. Our own country has led in the adoption of practical measures of prevention. Pennsylvania has taken the lead. linois and Maine have organizations." then referred to the societies of the old world and their numerous branches, namely, one in England, France, Italy and Germany that have organized societies. spoke of the necessity of distributing literature upon tuberculosis as being one of the most important duties of the Society. That consumption is a curable disease in its early stages, the value of early treatment

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should be impressed upon its victims, the public should be taught that tuberculous persons should have early medical advice. He said that much had been done in lessaning the disease and by organized effort much more may be accomplished; that the necessity of good air in our homes and wholesome diet were important factors; that for the past thirty years the disease had been on the decline. The work of the Society will not be measured alone by its success in preventing the spread of tuberculosis, but in limiting the spreading of other diseases. Could any Society have a loftier ambition?

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As space in the Reporter pages only allows a brief sketch of the papers read, I have made but a slight resume of them. C. O. Probst, M. D., Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Health, said in part:

"It has been firmly established by science that tuberculosis is both curable and preventable and the way has been pointed out for the practical utilization of this momentous fact. The direct cause of the disease is a microscopic vegetable parasite which in gaining access to the body, and especially to the lungs, rapidly multiplies and sets up conditions which usually destroy life. The indirect causes are multifarious. Among the most prominent of these are the breathing of vitiated air; alcoholism; heredity; poor physical development; insufficient and improper food. One rarely, if ever, inherits tuberculosis, but may inherit a body easily prone to the disease, when exposed to the exciting cause, the parasitic germ. In consumption of the lungs, the most common and the most dangerous to the public, this germ is only found in the sputum. If every consumptive could be compelled to destroy or disinfect the sputum the whole problem would be solved. A crusade against a filthy, dangerous habit needs to be carried on, into the home and workshop of the patient. Signs should be placed in every shop and business house forbidding general expectoration. The employer should be interested in this Society and provide cuspidors prop erly disinfected for the workmen. This Society can greatly aid the inspector of workshops and factories by securing legislation to compel the introduction of dust removing appliances. The educational features of the work may take various directions. The press should, and I believe will be, a power

ful ally. Also a lecture bureau should be established, and there should be sanatoria or hospitals for the treatment and cure of tuberculosis. There should be two classes of hospitals, one for incipient cases, and one for advanced cases. Other phases of the work will doubtless present themselves which could be best handled by committees. Let the way be pointed out and willing hands will be found to carry on the battle." At the close of Dr. Probst's paper the President desired that those present should discuss them. Numerous speakers responded. All present seemed well pleased with the suggestions made by the officers of the State Board of Health. The President then called on Dr. D. H. Beckwith, chairman, to report on the constitution and by-laws, which were read and adopted. He called also on Dr. A. B. Howard, chairman, to report for the officers of the ensuing

year, which report was read and adopted. Officers for 1901-1902:

President-Hon. Joseph H. Outhwaite,

Columbus.

Vice President-S. S. Knabenshire, Toledo.

Corresponding and Recording Secretary— Dr. Andrew Timmerman, Columbus. Financial Secretary-Dr. B. F. Lyle, Cincinnati.

Treasurer-Hon. R. M. Rownd, Colum

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Trustees Dr. Byron Stanton, Cincinnati; Dr. C. O. Probst, Columbus; Dr. H. C. Tobey, Toledo; G. A. Dorn, Columbus; Judge Gilbert H. Stewart, Columbus; Dr. A. H. Freiberg, Cincinnati; Dr. P. M. Foshay, Cleveland; Dr. W. Conklin, Dayton; President Cady Staley, Cleveland.

Meeting adjourned to meet at Columbus, June, 1902.

D. H. BECKWITH.

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News of the Month

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Dr. J. A. Ferree has located in Sidney, Ohio, where he has bought property. wish the doctor success in his new field.

Dr. H. B. Faulder has moved to Wapakoneta, Ohio, which place was recently vacated by Dr. Anthony, who had a large practice. Dr. Faulder will no doubt succeed to a large part of Dr. Anthony's practice.

We copy the following from the Lima (0.) Republican-Gazette under date of November 20th:

Dr. Charles Metzger died at his home in the Metzger block last evening at 8:15 o'clock of cancer of the stomach, after an illness of a year.

Deceased was 65 years of age. He was born in Germany and came with his parents to America in 1841. They settled in Herkimer County, New York, and ten years later removed to Wooster and thence to Springfield. Dr. Metzger graduated from the Cleveland Homeopathic College and in 1861 ensted in Co. C. 125th O. V. I. and was elected first lieutenant of the same. He came to Lima and in 1864 entered into the practice of medicine.

Died of apoplexy June 14th, 1901, Bruce S. Beckwith, M. D., of Denver, Colorado; age 49 years.

Dr. Beckwith was one of the leading physicians in his city and a prominent citizen, a man loved by his patients, who were truly loyal to him.

He was a nephew of Dr. D. H. Beckwith, of Cleveland. About twenty years ago he was a practitioner in this city, his office being then on St. Clair street.

C. W. Hains, '83, writes from Hudson, Ohio, that he is desirous of making a change in his location and would like to dispose of his practice. He would prefer a married man and would dispose of his interests for a very reasonable figure. It seems as though this ought to be a good opening for some one.

The following announcement came to the editorial office:

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sidebottom announce the marriage of their daughter, Almeda, to Dr. Charles Levering Ireland, Wednesday, October the sixteenth, nineteen hundred and one, Columbus, Ohio.

At home after November first, 942 North High street.

Dr. Ireland was a member of the class of '98, and has built up for himself a splendid practice in Columbus. He has the editorial good wishes.

Wm. Raymer, class of '78, writes from Beaver Falls, Pa., on the letterhead of the Mayor's office, to the use of which his election as mayor of that thriving city entitles him. We are always glad to hear of the elevation to offices of public trust of men who call our College their alma mater, because it shows that their fellow citizens have a great deal of confidence in them. We congratulate the Doctor on his position.

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The following notice has come to our of fice:

Practice for Sale.

A long established, Homeopathic, $2000 practice, in a central Illino's railroad town of 5000, will be given to purchaser of $2000 residence. Part on time. No other Homeopath. Successor introduced. Good reasons for selling. A big bargain. Address Z. Y. Crane,

Decatur, Illinois.

We were glad to have the pleasure of a visit from our friend, Tomo Inouye, '99, who has been called home to her native country of Japan on account of the severe illness of her father. She was forced to give up her course at Ann Arbor, where she expected to graduate next spring. The good wishes of the Reporter will follow her to her home, and we hope that her future work there may be successful in all its phases. We shall be glad to hear from her at any time.

Mrs. Frank D. Wolfe, who was Edith Hornberger, '96, arrived at Cape Town, South Africa, the first week in October, and expected to reach her future home about the first of November. Her address is Inhambane, Portuguese, South Africa.

A letter from St. Johns, Oregon, tells us of the arrival there of Albert Carey, '98, whom ill health drove from his location in Honolulu. At present he is located at the above place, which is near Portland, Ore., but is expecting to locate permanently later.

We take particular pleasure in calling attention to the advertisement of the new sanatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo., where the famous Nordrach treatment will be given. Dr. John E. White, who is medical director, will be remembered as having practiced in Cleveland for some time, and having been in charge of the pathological work in the College. We are expecting to publish in an early number a paper on this subject by the Doctor, and will leave to him the description of the treatment, with the outline of the expected results. We can, however, give an unqualified recommendation of this sanatorium and hope our readers will bear it in mind when they have cases of tuberculosis, for which such treatment is applicable.

Dr. C. M. Thurston has moved his office to his residence, Case avenue, near Cedar, where he will be glad to meet his friends.

We were pleased at a call from W. P. Ellis, '96, who is practicing in Thompson, Ohio. The Doctor looks as though' life were agreeing with him and is the same robust, active, hustling man he was as a student. We wish success in his chosen field of work may continue to follow him.

Carl Watson, '01, has taken up his new duties as resident physician in the Huron street hospital, where he has already made a good record.

R. B. Burgner, '00, finished up a very successful career as resident surgeon in the Huron street hospital by getting sick. He had a low fever which ran for more than a

month, keeping him confined to bed most of that time. At present he is stopping with friends in the city trying to get strong so that he may start out in an independent way. He has our sympathy, our congratulation, and our best wishes.

As has been the custom for several years a Christmas card reached the editor from Mary A. Suganuma, '83, who has for many years been located at Nagasaki, Japan. We are glad to know that the Doctor, who in College was known as Mary Gault, does not forget her alma mater, and we hope the success which has been hers will continue to follow her indefinitely.

C. G. Swan, '97, has removed from Chagrin Falls, O.

It will seem strange to his thousands of friends to have to go. south of Superior street to find Dr. G. J. Jones. For a number of years he has had his office in the Case Library building, but as the government has taken possession of the building prepara tory to the construction of a new postoffice, the tenants were forced to vacate. Dr. Jones may be found in the Caxton building, which is one of the most substantial buildings in the city, and is located on Huron street, almost next door to the Huron Street Hospital and the College. He is temporarily occupying rooms on the sixth floor while offices are being especially prepared for him at the northeast corner of the third floor. Owing to his activity in college and hos pital work, it will be of considerable advantage to his friends to have him in close proximity to these buildings. It is the Reporter's hope that the great measure of success which has attended him in his former locations north of the square will follow him in this change. Associated with him, as heretofore, are Drs. H. W. Richmond and George W. Jones. There will be no change in office hours.

A richly engraved card conveyed to the Reporter and its editorial staff the good wishes of our friend C. E. Fisher, M. D., Chicago. We can assure the doctor that his felicitations are reciprocated, and we hope he may have a long and useful life before him. He is located at 103 State street.

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