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ITS ORIGIN AND TOWN LIMITS
TOWN LIMITS
GROWTH, CHANGE OF NAME, ETC.
MERCANTILE ASPECT
MANUFACTURING
TRADES ETC.
SHIPPING INTERESTS
EASTERN SHORE STEAMBOAT CO.
SHIP BUILDING ETC.
HOTELS, LIVERY STABLES, ETC.
PHYSICIANS
LAWYERS
POST OFFICE
PRINTING OFFICES
SOCIAL ASPECT, ETC.
MORAL ASPECT
TEMPERANCE CAUSE
SCHOOLS
CHURCHES
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PHYSICIANS (CONTINUED).
Dr. Samuel S. Quinn was born near New Town, the 22d
day of April, 1838. His parents were Rev. William and
Rosa B. Quinn ; he was educated at New Town Academy,
studied medicine under Drs. Hearn and McMaster, grad-
uated at Maryland University, in the spring of 1859, and
commenced, at once the practice of medicine in New
Town. On the 19th day of June, 1861, he received
the hand of Miss Sally A. O. Atkinson in marriage. She
died the 17th day of September, 1869. His present wife
was Miss Amanda Conner, with whom he was united in
marriage on the 16th day of November, 1871. Upon the
institution of the High School in New Town, he was Trustee
for several years. He served as commissioner of the Cor-
poration, in 1871 and 72, and was also re-elected to that
office this present year. Notwithstanding these tokens of
preferment he has never been an applicant for any office.
The Doctor while attending to his practice has been con-
ducting the Record and Gazette, a weekly paper in which
he owns an interest. He has three children living, one by
his first wife and two by his second. He is quiet, genial
and companionable, and is possessed of a brilliant intellect.
He is only approaching the meridian of his intellectual
manhood, and has a bright future before him. Dr. Quinn
is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in Pocomoke
City.
Dr. Isaac T. Coston was born in Somerset County, Md.,
on the 10th day of October, 1832. His father was Wm.
Coston, of Matthias; his mother's name was Rosa Taylor
daughter of Samuel Taylor. The Doctor was raised on
the farm and could only avail himself of such schooling as
could be had at a country school until he was sixteen years
old. At sixteen he was admitted into the Washington
Academy at Princess Anne, as one to receive the benefit
of the State fund. He lived at a distance of six miles from
the Academy and went and returned every school day for
five years, except he was detained by sickness or extremely
bad weather, all of which of course drew heavily upon his
time that would under other circumstances have been
devoted to study. At the expiration of five years spent
in this way and his vacations in hard labor on the farm,
he commenced to teach school and continued for two
years, at the same time using all his spare hours in reading
medicine. He then applied his time exclusively to the
study of medicine for two years more under Drs. George
Dixon, of Princess Anne, and John Neill, of Philadelphia.
He then entered the Pennsylvania University, and after
attending the regular courses of lectures, he graduated in
March, 1857. Immediately after his graduation he located
in Rehobeth, in Somerset County, where he practiced his
profession until 1863, when he moved to Accomac County,
Va., and there he practiced for two years more, when in
July, 1865, he moved to New Town, where he has continued
the practice of medicine ever since. After settling in New
Town he received on the 22d day of February, 1866, the
hand of Miss Olivia Adams, daughter of the late Morris
Adams, of Somerset County, in marriage. He has four
children living; has held the position of trustee of
Pocomoke High School for several years, which he
resigned. The Doctor was, in November last, elected as
a delegate to represent the people of Worcester County in
the Legislature, which has now closed. He is a member
of the Presbyterian Church in Pocomoke City, and is a
very worthy and highly respected citizen.
Dr. Gordon T. Atkinson was born in Somerset County,
Md. on the 18th day of December, 1846. He was educated
at the New Town Academy and at Dickinson College.
After he left College he read medicine under Dr. S. S. Quinn
for one year, he then went to the University of Penn. and
attended lectures. He received the degree of M. D. in
1869. He practiced medicine in Pocomoke City for one
year. He then removed to Crisfield, Md. where he has
since resided, pursuing the practice of his profession.
Dr -George T. Truitt, son of William R. and Sarah C.
Truitt, was born in the City of Baltimore, in 1848. He
alternately received his education in the City of Baltimore,
in New Town, and in Claymont, Del., at which latter place
he graduated. Immediately after his graduation at school
he took up the study of medicine under Prof. Nathan R.
Smith of Baltimore.
Prof. Smith was his preceptor until he graduated at the
University School of Medicine, in the City of Baltimore,
in 1869. In 1870, he commenced the practice of medi-
cine in New Town, he remained here one year and
removed to Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware. He
there practiced in partnership with G. F. Burton for one year,
when the partnership was dissolved. He then practiced
alone for three years, during which time he was married
to Miss Virginia C. Burton, of that place. After remaining
in Delaware during the time aforesaid Dr. Truitt again
returned to New Town where he engaged in the practice
of medicine until within a few years past, since which time
he has devoted his time, exclusively, to Dental Surgery.
Dr. Truitt is the only graduated physician, in Pocomoke
City, who devotes himself, exclusively, to Dental Surgery
in which he is a proficient. He is a vestryman in the
Protestant Episcopal Church in Pocomoke City and is a
good citizen and worthy of patronage.
Dr. Julius T. Hall was born on the old homestead near
New Town, Worcester County, Md., on the 20th day of
July, 1849- Soon afterwards his father, Zadock J. Hall
moved to town where he raised his family. Julius received
his education from the schools of the town, completing it in
the High School. In 1867, he took charge of a school at
Swansgut or Remson, where he remained for 18 months.
In the fall of 1869, he took charge of Pitt's Creek School.
In 1870, he accepted a position as teacher in the Pocomoke
High School where he remained until 1874. He then ac-
cepted the position of assistant superintendent of Baltimore
House of Refuge, after remaining there some time, he
accepted the principalship of Jacksonville Academy near
Crisfield, Somerset county, Md. This was his largest
and most flourishing school; he taught it for over three
years and during the time he read medicine. In 1877, he
entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in the
University of Maryland. He attended two full courses of
lectures and graduated in 1879. He forthwith opened
an office in Pocomoke City where he has since been prac-
ticing his profession. In October, 1879, he was united in
marriage to Miss Mary C. Thomas, of Norfolk Virginia.
Dr. Hall is a young man yet; he is a member of the
Baptist Church in Pocomoke City; he is studious, indus-
trious and is highly respected, both as a physician and
citizen. Having a good mind and physical constitution,.
he has flattering prospects of a useful life and will, no
doubt, be ranked among the first physicians of his day.
Dr. Wallace W. Freeman was born in Nashville, Tenn.,
on the 13th day of April, I855. He was educated in the
public schools of Memphis, Tenn., and Camden, New
Jersey. He commenced the study of dentistry in Pocomoke
City in the fall of 1879, and attended two sessions of
lectures at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery,
where, in 18S2, he graduated and received his degree of
D. D. S., after which he opened an office in Pocomoke City,
where he is at present practicing his profession. He is
studious and closely applies himself to business and is
ambitious to excel in his profession. He may always be
found at his office, where he is prepared to give entire
satisfaction in dental surgery.
Dr. Freeman is a member of the Baptist Church in
Pocomoke City- He has a high sense of moral obliga-
tion and is a thorough temperance man. If these
qualifications betoken a bright future in his profession, he
will reach it.
Dr. John H. King was born in Princess Anne, Somerset
County, Md., on the 29th day of August, 1857. He was
educated at the High School of Pocomoke City. After
leaving school, he entered the drug store of E. Fontaine
as clerk, and had six years experience in the drug
business, during which time he had read medicine under
Dr. S. S. Quinn. After this he entered the College of
Physicians and Surgeons in the City of Baltimore, at
which he attended two full courses of lectures and grad-
uated in March, 1882. He at once returned to Pocomoke
City and commenced the practice of medicine, associating
himself in partnership with Dr. S. S. Quinn. Dr. King is
a young man of considerable promise; he has a good
mind and an ambition to excel in his profession, which
knows no flagging. He is sound on the temperance ques-
tion and is a supporter of moral reforms, and as a
physician, it is already said of him, " he is becoming quite
popular." I have no doubt but that he will hold a place
in the front ranks of his profession with honor.
In summing up the history of the medical fraternity of
Pocomoke City, I will say we have eight physicians and
surgeons, all in the prime of life, their ages ranging from
25 to 54 years, all men of families except two, all belong-
to church except two, and they are church-goers and are
professedly temperance men. When I think of former
years when it was an exception for a physician to belong
to church or to be professedly a temperance man, I am
constrained to pronounce a eulogy upon the men who
compose the medical fraternity of Pocomoke City, as
being worthy of all praise for the noble stand which they
have taken in support of Christianity and moral reform.
I think Pocomoke City can challenge any town on the
Eastern Shore of 1,500 inhabitants to produce such a
brotherhood of physicians. CONTINUES NEXT SATURDAY HERE AT THE POCOMOKE PUBLIC EYE.
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