Clarke County GaArchives History - Books .....History Of The Medical Profession 1923 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 April 2, 2005, 1:10 am Book Title: History Of Athens And Clarke County History of the Medical Profession By DR. WILLIAM A. CARLTON THE true physician is born a physician just as a poet is born a poet. Many enter upon the practice of the medical profession and soon find that by nature they are not qualified to discharge its duties and abandon the work for something more congenial. Others, devoted to their work and endowed by nature and education, are successful. Before obtaining the degree of Doctor of Medicine applicants must first acquire a thorough medical education and be of good moral character. The Father of our country in his farewell address declared, "Let us with caution indulge in the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion." Neither individual nor community can attain unto its highest without a firm faith in God and absolute submission to His will. The Oath and Prayer of Maimonides should be to the faithful physician a daily inspiration. THE OATH AND PRAYER OF MAIMONIDES The Oath of Hippocrates has been the basis for medical ethics for twenty-five centuries, and its idealism is as applicable today as it was when he called upon Apollo, Aesculapius, Hygeia and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses as his judges. Seventeen centuries passed, the pendulum of medical teaching swaying from one country to another, yet this oath was not forgotten although not enlarged upon, and then came Moses Ben Maimon, sometimes known as Rambam and also Maimonides. He was the Jewish philosopher and physician of whom it has been said "from Moses (the lawgiver) unto Moses (Maimonides) there arose not one like Moses," and Christian Europe owed much to him not only for his influence on scholasticism but also for its knowledge of medieval religion. To medicine he has left his oath and invocation, which deserves a place alongside the Hippocratic Oath, as an important step in the literature of medical ethics. THE OATH "Thy Eternal Providence has appointed me to watch over the life and health of Thy creatures. May the love for my art actuate me at all times; may neither avarice, nor miserliness, nor the thirst for glory, or for great reputation engage my mind, for the enemies of Truth and Philanthropy could easily deceive me and make me forgetful of my lofty aim of doing good to Thy children. "May I never see in the patient anything but a fellow creature in pain. "Grant me strength, time and opportunity always to correct what I have acquired, always to extend its domain, for knowledge is immense and the spirit of man can extend infinitely to enrich itself daily with new requirements. Today he can discover his errors of yesterday and tomorrow he may obtain a new light on what he thinks himself sure of today. "0 God, Thou hast appointed me to watch over the life and death of Thy creatures; here am I ready for my vocation." THE PRAYER "And now. I turn unto my calling: 0 stand by me, my God, in this truly important task; Grant me success! For— Without Thy loving counsel and support, Man can avail but naught. Inspire me with true love for this my art And for Thy creatures, 0, grant- That neither greed for gain, nor thirst for fame, nor vain ambition, May interfere with my activity. For these I know are enemies of Truth and Love of men. And might beguile one in profession, From furthering the welfare of Thy creatures. 0, strengthen me. Grant energy unto both body and the soul That I might e'er unhindered ready be To mitigate the woes, Sustain and help, The rich and poor, the good and bad, enemy and friend, 0, let me e'er behold in the afflicted and the suffering, Only the human being." DR. J. D. APPLEWHITE graduated at Vanderbilt University Medical Department in 1913. He is the County Health Officer of Clarke County. His investigations of diseases among the children of the public schools have been thorough and commendable. He is a faithful worker in the Methodist Church. As a citizen he is highly esteemed. He is a member of the Clarke County Medical Society, 'Georgia and American Medical Associations. DR. GEORGE B. ATKISSON came to Athens in 1853. He enlisted in the Confederate States Army with the Troupe Artillery and was a brave soldier. After the war he was a student of medicine in the office of Dr. J. B. Carlton. He graduated in medicine at the Atlanta Medical College. But on account of failure of eyesight, he did not enter into the practice. He turned his attention to school teaching with fine success. He is now living at Maxeys, Ga., with one of his daughters. DR. M. A. BORN was born in 1872. He graduated in medicine at the Southern Medical College, Atlanta, in 1891. He practiced at Lawrenceville, Ga., for several years. Finally he moved to Athens where he is still located. His specialty is the treatment of cancer. DR. H. N. BIRDSONG graduated at the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1911. He located in Athens several years ago and is regarded as a capable physician, and recently has been appointed city bacteriologist. He has a membership in the Clarke County Medical Society, Georgia and American Medical Associations. DR. WEDFORD BROWN graduated at the Medical Department of University of Georgia and located in ^Athens. He was elected city bacteriologist and served for several years. He recently resigned to accept another position. He is a capable bacteriologist and his work very satisfactory. DR. BERTLING was an educated man and very capable physician. His intelligence and practical knowledge of medicine- made him a valuable member of the profession. DR. RAVAUD BENEDICT graduated at the University College of Medicine, Richmond, Va. He practiced medicine in Athens several years, making a specialty of surgery. He moved to Birmingham, Ala., where he is still engaged in the practice. DR. SAMUEL CALDWELL BENEDICT was born in Connecticut in 1855. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia in 1876. He studied medicine and secured his diploma from the Miami Medical College, Ohio, in 1879. He had some experience as a surgeon in the U. S. Army. He commenced the practice of medicine in Athens in 1882. He made surgery a specialty. He was surgeon for several railroad corporations and examiner for several life insurance companies. He was Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Dean of School of Pharmacy of the University of Georgia. He was president of the Medical Association of Georgia in 1900 and 1904. He served in other positions of honor and contributed several papers on important subjects to medical literature. His death occurred in 1919. DR. JAMES C. BLOOMPIELD was born and reared in Athens. He graduated at the University of Georgia in 1884. He then studied medicine and attended Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1888. He made a special study of the eye, ear and throat at the Wills' Hospital, Philadelphia. He returned home and practiced his specialty for several years. He was prevailed upon to locate in Augusta, which he did, but returned to Athens and did a general practice in addition to his specialty. He had many friends and was considered a capable physician. He has retired from the practice of medicine and moved to Florida where he has a winter home. DR. GUSTAV T. CANNING graduated at the Medical College of Georgia in 1891. He located at Gainesville, G-a., and engaged in general practice. After ten or twelve years he moved to Athens and is still engaged in a successful general practice. DR. HENRY HULL CARLTON obtained his literary education in the private schools of Athens and the University of Georgia. He graduated in medicine about four years before the Civil "War at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He entered into the practice of medicine with his brother, Dr. Jos. B. Carlton. The firm did a large and successful practice. In 1860, Dr. H. H. Carlton entered the Confederate service as first lieutenant, Troupe Artillery. In a few months the company was reorganized and Dr. Carlton was elected captain. The company served throughout the war and made a wonderful record. After the war, Dr. Carlton resumed the practice of medicine, but times had changed and after two years practice he felt called upon to serve his fellow citizens in another capacity. He was chosen to serve in the Legislature, Senate and U. S. Congress. He never lost his deep interest in the medical profession. He died October 26, 1905. DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER CARLTON was born in 1847. He received his elementary education in the private schools of Athens, Rock College (now the Normal School), and the University of Georgia. He graduated with degree of A.M. from the University of Georgia in 1868. In the winter of 1868 he spent four months in the chemical laboratory with Prof. W. J. Land of Atlanta. The next winter he spent in Philadelphia at the College of Pharmacy. The two following winters he attended Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia and there graduated in medicine. He practiced with his father, Dr. J. B. Carlton, three years, then returned to Philadelphia and attended lectures on Anatomy, and on the eye and throat at Wills' Eye Hospital. He returned to Athens and did a general practice until 1890. He then returned to Philadelphia and studied bacteriology at Jefferson Medical College Laboratory under Dr. Handle C. Rosenburger. He then returned to Athens and after fifty years of continued service in the medical profession he retired. DR. JAMES CAMAK graduated with first honor at Princeton College, New Jersey. He attended the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta and graduated. He did not practice medicine regularly, but his charity work, especially surgical, was considerable. During our Civil War he served as Medical Director of Georgia. He was an intelligent and kind-hearted gentleman and popular citizen. DR. CUMMINGS practiced medicine in Athens several years. He was a highly educated gentleman, a capable physician, sound in judgment. DR. G. L. McCLESKEY was born near Athens in 1813 and died in 1890. He was a member of the Clarke County Medical Society and Georgia Medical Association. He was not only a physician but was a Methodist minister and always felt a deep interest in all matters of religion as well as those pertaining to the profession of medicine. He practiced medicine in Athens many years and had the reputation of being a good physician, a good citizen and a good man. DR. JAMES M. CARLTON was born in Athens January 10, 1858. He received his diploma from the University of Georgia at the age of eighteen and in 1881 the degree of Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He was a born physician and well qualified to do the work. His practice increased rapidly and his strong constitution was overtaxed. After a little over two years in the practice he was taken suddenly ill and died in a few days, on August 18, 1883. His death was a great shock to his many friends and an irreparable loss to the community; the poor of Athens had lost their best friend. "This successful imitator and follower of the Great Physician, living a short life full of happiness in alleviating pain, and sacrificing self to bring joy to Athens, obeyed the summons too." DR. Jos. B. CARLTON was a resident of Athens all of his life. He was born in 1822. After completing his education at private schools and the University of Georgia at Athens, he attended the Medical College of Augusta, where he graduated in 1844. He practiced medicine thirty-seven years. His death occurred in 1881. He was a member of the Georgia Legislature in 1852 to 1856 and member of the Senate 1856 to 1858. During our Civil War when the battles around Richmond were being fought the number of wounded men was so great that the army surgeons were unable to give them proper attention. Dr. Carlton went to Richmond and offered his services. No one knows how many lives he saved or how much suffering he relieved but for years afterwards many of those he attended as long as they lived could not express their gratitude for the services he rendered them under such trying circumstances. During the war he was appointed surgeon of General Robt. Toombs’ regiment of State Troops. He had remarkable success in the treatment of pneumonia and measles—diseases which had been so fatal in camp. He returned to Athens and resumed general practice. He always felt that skill, attention, and fidelity, were due his patients; they found in him tenderness and sympathy. His affable manner, cheerful disposition, and kind heart won for him many friends. DR. LEONIDAS H. CROW was born at Carnesville, Ga., in 1868. He received his elementary education in his home schools. He entered the Georgia College of Eclectic Medicine and Surgery, Atlanta, graduating from that institution in 1892. He located at Carnesville and practiced his profession two years. In 1903 he moved to Athens where he has practiced until the present time. He is medical examiner for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Fraternal Union of America. He was county physician for several years. He is city physician at this time and has held that position for many years. He has given great satisfaction in the work he has done as a physician both for the city and county. He is not only a faithful and capable physician but a man of excellent character and reputation. DR. B. B. CHANDLER was born at Commerce, Ga., in 1869. He received his literary education at Martin Institute, Jefferson, Ga. His medical education was received at Georgia College of Eclectic Medicine and Surgery, Atlanta, graduating in 1891. He first practiced medicine at Erastus, Franklin County. He moved to Neese where he practiced for several years. Finally he located at Athens and is doing a successful practice. He is a good physician and his affable disposition and courtesy makes him popular with the physicians as well as the people. DR. WILLIAM HARVEY CABANISS was born at Newberry, S. C., July, 1885. He graduated at the Newberry College in 1906 with degree B.S. He graduated in the Medical Department of the University of Virginia in 1911. He then served one year in University of Virginia Hospital; the following year he spent in the Episcopal Hospital for Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, and made a specialty of the diseases of that institution. He located in Athens in 1914 and has continued his specialty until the present time. He has a membership in the Clarke County, Georgia and American Associations. He is capable and successful in his line of practice and is popular with his brother physicians. DR. W. B. CONWAY located at Athens about 1906. He graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, 'Baltimore, in 1869. He practiced in Athens for several years and was highly regarded as a physician and citizen. He moved to another city and has since died. DR. DAN HUGHES DuPREE was born at Danville, Ga., January 26, 1883. Died February 22,1923. He received his primary education at Danville. He entered the University of Georgia and graduated with the degree of B.S. in 1903. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from John Hopkins University in 1907. Located in Athens and did a general practice. He was a post graduate of University of Vienna, having spent three months at that institution in 1911. After his return to Athens he limited his practice to the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases. He was elected Chief of the Medical Clinics in the Medical Department of the University of Georgia at Augusta. That position he held from January 1, 1913 to 1914, when he returned to Athens to resume active practice. In 1915 he was elected college physician and placed in charge of Crawford Long Infirmary. He entered the World War with Emory Unit with rank of first lieutenant. He was promoted to captaincy and went to France as Assistant Chief of Medical Staff Base Hospital No. 43. He was promoted to the rank of Major, Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A., Chief of Medical Staff, General Hospital No. 43, U. S. A. While in France he was decorated for distinguished services. In 1919 he returned from France and after being discharged from service, he again entered upon his previous work at Athens. While at Baltimore in 1921 he was made a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. After his honorable discharge from the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army he was decorated with Order of University Palms, Officier d'Academic by the French government. He was president of Clarke County Board of Health, member of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. He was a prominent and active member of the Kiwanis Club of Athens. He was a progressive physician and had established a large practice. His many friends were terribly shocked and grieved by his sudden death. DR. WM. DURHAM practiced medicine in Athens several years. He was a well informed physician and a citizen highly esteemed. He moved to Atlanta and continued to do an extensive practice. DR. C. J. DECKER graduated at Jefferson Medical College in 1880. He has made a specialty of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He located in Athens recently and is making quite a success in his special practice. DR. S. H. DILLARD graduated at the Atlanta Medical College in 1883. He located in Athens and was elected city physician; also engaged in general practice. He practiced in Athens several years; finally moved to Atlanta. DR. IRA ELLIS DuPREE was born in 1858. In 1874 he graduated at the Louisville Medical College. He practiced medicine at Danville, Ga., until 1907, when he moved to Athens. He was a member of the American, State, and Clarke County Medical Associations. He died in 1910. DR. J. HOWARD ELDER graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1879. He has practiced in Athens and vicinity since that time. At this time he is located at Athens. DR. HENRY M. FULLILOVE was born in 1877. He graduated in medicine at the University College of Medicine, Richmond, in 1899. He is a member of Clarke County Medical Society, Georgia and American Medical Associations; admitted to the American Medical Association in 1890. He located in Athens. He is a railroad surgeon and examiner for life insurance companies. He was associated with Dr. J. P. Proctor in building St. Mary's Hospital and its successful management. Dr. Fullilove does a general practice but devotes much of his time to surgical work. ... DR. Fox practiced medicine in Athens a few years. He was considered a capable physician and a good man. DR. JOHN GERDINE, JR., received his elementary education in the public schools and University of Georgia at Athens. He attended his first course of medical lectures at Jefferson Medical College, finally completing his courses of lectures and graduating at University College of Medicine, Richmond, Va., in 1910. He located at Athens but after one or two years practice he moved to Jersey, Ga., where the community greatly needed a good physician. He was popular in Athens and no doubt if he had remained in the city he would have made a great success in the practice of his profession. DR. I. H. Goss was born in 1853. He studied medicine and graduated at the Kentucky School of Medicine in 1875. He also graduated at the Atlanta Medical College in 1889. He spent four months at Johns Hopkins and one year at the University of Columbia, N. Y, where he took special courses in medicine. He practiced at Fort Lamar, Madison County, about ten years previous to his locating at Athens. He was medical examiner for several life insurance companies. He was appointed local surgeon of the Southern Railway Company at Athens. He was a member of the State Board of Examiners; member of American and State Medical Associations; member of Mississippi Valley and Southern Surgeons and International Association Railway Surgeons. Dr. Goss' brochure read at a meeting of the Georgia Medical Association in 1908 has been referred to by prominent physicians in their discussions of Dr. Long's claim as the first discoverer of ether anesthesia. Dr. Goss had the reputation of being a capable physician and surgeon and a very kind-hearted man. His patients considered his abilities as a physician unexcelled. His kind heart and sociable disposition secured for him many warm friends. "When he died in 1921 both patients and friends were deeply grieved and felt that they had sustained an irreparable loss. DR. JOHN GERDINE, SR., was born at Athens, Ga., in 1840. His father and family moved to Mississippi. After Dr. Gerdine completed his medical education he practiced in Mississippi for several years. He returned to Athens, hs boyhood home in 1875. The old friends of his father and .family gave him a warm welcome. He was soon engaged in an active practice. He always responded to the calls of his patients promptly and gave them close attention. His genial manner, his kindness and sympathy in the sick room gained for him the gratitude and love of all his patients. His skillful treatment of little children won for him quite a reputation. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church and was a highly esteemed and useful member of that denomination. He was president of the Board of Education at Athens. When he died in 1903 the entire community mourned his loss, and the medical profession had lost one of its most valued members. DR. RALPH MONTGOMERY GOSS was born at Fort Lamar, Madison County, August 5, 1879. He graduated at the University of Georgia in 1901, receiving A.B. degree. He graduated at George Washington University, Washington, D. C., in 1906. After his graduation he spent four years, from 1906 to 1910, in the hospital service at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, and in 1914 a three months clinical tour of Europe. He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons. He is surgeon of the Southern Railroad, also Central of Georgia Railroad. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Athens, attending surgeon at Athens General Hospital. He was a member of the local advisory examining board during the World War. He is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is a member of American, Georgia and Clarke County Associations; ex-president of Clarke County Medical Society. Dr. Goss does a general practice but has made a specialty of surgery. His large practice is testimony to his popularity as a physician and surgeon. DR. RUSSELL P. GLENN was born in 1873. He graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Atlanta, Ga., in 1905. He located at Columbus, Ga., and practiced medicine in that city for several years. He was a member of the Muscogee Medical Society, Georgia Medical Association, and American Medical Association. He came to Athens and located about 1910. He practiced in this city two or three years. He was an affable and courteous gentleman and a capable physician. He moved from Athens to Abilene, Texas. He has since returned to Georgia and is practicing at Americus. DR. LINTON GERDINE was born at Athens, Ga., in 1889. He was the youngest son of the late Dr. John Gerdine, Sr., one of the most highly esteemed physicians who ever lived in Athens. Dr. Linton Gerdine received his elementary education in the public schools of Athens and the University of Georgia. He graduated in 1909 with the degree of B.S. He chose the medical profession as his vocation in life and attended lectures at Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 1913. He was in attendance at the City Hospital, Bay View, Baltimore, 1913-1914; Children's Memorial Hospital, 1914-1915; University of California, San Francisco, 1915-1917. During the war he served as Lieutenant (M. C.) U. S. Navy, 1917-1919. He returned to his home at Athens in 1920 and began the practice of medicine, making a specialty of pedriaties. His popularity is increasing and his success in his special line of practice is already assured. DR. HENRY HULL was born in 1798. He graduated in medicine at the University of Maryland in 1819, and practiced medicine ten years. In the meantime he was elected trustee of the University of Georgia and in 1829 was chosen professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. He then discontinued the practice of medicine and devoted his whole time to his new work. He made a popular and able professor, resigning the chair in 1846. He never lost his interest in the medical profession and frequently from 1872 to 1876 he would preside at the meetings of the Clarke County Medical Society. He felt a special interest in young people among whom he had many devoted friends. He was extremely unselfish, very reluctant to give others any trouble, would rather undergo suffering than do so. He died in the eighty-third year of his age highly respected and loved by every one in the community. DR. JOHN A. HUNNICUTT, JR., received his elementary education at the public schools of Athens and University of Georgia. He graduated in medicine at Johns Hopkins University in 1911. He is a member of Clarke County Medical Society, Georgia Medical and American Medical Associations. He located in Athens and is doing general practice. His education and medical training together with his excellent character as a man should enable him to become a leader in his profession. DR. W. T. HAMILTON graduated at the Georgia Eclectic College of Medicine and Surgery in 1905. He located in Athens and is still in the city doing a general practice. DR. ALLEN C. HOLLIDAY graduated at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, in 1884. He located in Jackson County -where he practiced for some time. Finally he moved to Athens and has established an extensive general practice. DR. J. C. HOLLIDAY graduated at the Medical Department of University of Georgia, Augusta, in 1909. He located in Athens and is engaged in general practice. He served as city physician several years. He is a member of Clarke County Medical Society, Georgia and American Medical Associations. He is a popular and capable physician. DR. HEERY was connected in some way with the Long drug store. He practiced medicine in Athens and was an affable gentleman and was considered a capable physician. DR. CICERO HOLT completed his education at the University of Georgia in 1848. He graduated in medicine and practiced at La-Grange. He was surgeon in the Confederate States Army during the war. After the war he located at Athens and practiced for several years before he died. He was an intelligent man and capable physician. DR. JOHN HOGAN came from Hogansville and located in Athens in 1876.. He had previously graduated in medicine at the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons; also had taken a special course at Bellevue Hospital, New York. He was well prepared to assume the responsibilities of the vocation he had chosen. The physicians of Athens soon realized that he was an elegant gentleman, an able physician and skillful surgeon. He was courteous and affable and his brother physicians were always pleased to meet him in consultation. He attained an honorable position in the medical profession and community. His death occurred in 1886, deplored by his patients and friends. DR. JOHN W. HINTON graduated at the Atlanta Medical College in 1892. He is a member of Oconee County Medical Society and became a member of Georgia Medical Association in 1906. He located in Athens and practiced for some time. Finally he returned to his old home at High Shoals and is still practicing at that place. He was considered a good citizen and physician and was popular with the members of the medical profession. DR. PAUL L. HOLLIDAY was born at Athens, Ga., December 5, 1893. He received his literary education in the elementary schools of Athens and University of Georgia. He chose the medical profession as his vocation in life. He entered the Medical Department of the University of Georgia in 1917. In addition to the regular medical course he had training in the University Hospital, also at Bellevue Hospital, New York. He made surgery a special study. He commenced the practice of medicine in 1920. During the World War he served as Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U. S. A. He was elected city physician of Athens and served in that position with ability and satisfaction. He is a member of Clarke County Society and Georgia Medical Association. He is a promising young physician and no doubt will be one of