V. H. Ruble Biography


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	representative citizens of South Dakota..." Published by G. A. Ogle & 
	Co., Chicago, 1899. Page 610

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V. H. RUBLE, M. D., is one of the successful physicians of Pierre, 
South Dakota, and a prominent resident of that city. He has much 
natural ability, but is withal a close student and believes thoroughly 
the maxim " there is no excellence without labor." His devotion to the 
duties of his profession therefore, combined with a comprehensive 
understanding of the principles of the science of medicine, has made 
him a most successful and able practitioner, whose prominence is well 
deserved. The Doctor was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, July 19, 1860, 
and is a son of Henry and Lucy (Yunkerman) Ruble, also natives of that 
state. The father, who was a mason by trade, still resides in Fairfield 
county. The family was originally from eastern Pennsylvania. 

Reared in his native county, Dr. Ruble commenced his education in its 
public schools, and later attended the Ohio State University at 
Columbus. In 1884 he began the study of medicine in that city by 
attending the Columbus Medical College for one term, and then entered 
Bellevue Hospital Medical College, of New York City, where he was 
graduated in 1887. For seven years he engaged in the practice of his 
chosen profession in western Ohio, and in 1894 came to Pierre, South 
Dakota, and was not long in building up the large and lucrative 
practice which he still enjoys. He is also interested in the cattle 
business and now owns over four hundred head of fine stock. In this 
business he is meeting with great success. 

Dr. Ruble was married, in 1889, to Miss Alma M. Brier, a native of 
western Ohio, who was graduated at the Toledo Medical College, Toledo, 
Ohio, in 1889, but has never engaged in practice. In politics the 
Doctor is a Republican, and he has filled the office of coroner. As a 
citizen he meets every requirement and manifests a commendable interest 
in everything that is calculated to promote the city's welfare in any 
line. In manner he is pleasant and genial and is highly esteemed by all 
who know him.