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Author: James L. King (1905)

C. F. MENNINGER, M. D.

    C. F. MENNINGER, M. D., one of the leading professional men of Topeka,
president of the Board of Health and officially connected with numerous medical
and charitable institutions in this city, was born July 11, 1862, in Indiana.

    After completing the public school course in his native place, he came under
the personal instruction of Rev. Richard Totten for three years, a period that
the Doctor considers a very valuable portion of his life. He then entered
Central Normal School, Danville, Indiana, where he was graduated with the degree
of B. S. Then entering Campbell University at Holton, Kansas, he secured his
degree of Master of Arts and in 1889, at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital,
Chicago, he was graduated in medicine. His locating at Topeka was the result of
his having spent the summer vacation of 1887 and 1888 here. In 1889 he decided
to make this city the scene of his professional work. In 1891 he opened an
office in the front part of the building at No. 727 Kansas avenue, but he
subsequently changed to the rear rooms on the same floor, where he could have an
abundance of light. He is centrally located and has a comfortable, convenient
and well-equipped set of apartments. He is a general practitioner and is also a
member of the staff of Christ's Hospital, having charge of the obstetrical work.
He is also president of the Board of Health, ex-oflicio president of the Board
of Plumbing Examiners, and a member of the executive committee of the Topeka
Orphans' Home. He is also physician for the Lutheran Orphans Asylum.

    In 1885 Dr. Menninger was married to Flo V. Knisely, and they have three
sons, viz: Carl A., Edwin A. and William Clair. Their beautiful home is situated
at No. 1251 Topeka avenue. Mrs. Menninger is well known in Topeka as a lady of
culture and one whose study of the Holy Scriptures has made a great demand upon
her as a teacher. She now devotes a large part of her time to teaching the
Bible, two days of the week being entirely given up to her large classes, among
which are numbered 200 of the ladies of Topeka. Mrs. Menninger is gifted with a
clear understanding and the faculty of imparting knowledge.

    Dr. Menninger belongs to numerous medical organizations, including the
Kansas State and the Missouri Valley homeopathic medical associations, and the
American Institute of Homeopathy,—the national body of that school. He is a
member of the board of directors of the Free Public Library and of the Academy
of Science. His fraternal connection is with the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the chorister of
the Sunday-school. This brings us to note the Doctor's love for and proficiency
in music. If he has any other hobby, it is the culture of lilies. When relieved
from professional cares, he is very apt to be found absorbed in finding new
beauties in his valuable collection of choice flowers, or in the enjoyment of
musical compositions, either in his own refined home or elsewhere. The pursuit
of these tastes serve to relieve the mental strain and physical weariness which
attend, more or less, the life of every faithful physician.


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HISTORY OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
AND
REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS

EDITED AND COMPILED BY
JAMES L. KING
TOPEKA, KANSAS 

"History is Philosophy Teaching by Examples"

PUBLISHED BY
RICHMOND & ARNOLD,
GEORGE RICHMOND; C. R. ARNOLD.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,
1905.

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