CHAPTER  XI.

THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF MERCER COUNTY
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CELINA

     One of the earliest physicians at Celina was Dr. Herschel, who located here in 1842.  Dr. Samuel Milligan came the following year, Dr. Fulton in 1844, and Dr. Hayes in 1848.  In 1850 Dr. Joseph N. Hetzler entered upon his practice, which continued for a very extended period.  Dr. Hutchinson and Dr. James Taylor also located here in 1850.  Dr. J. B. Finley took up his practice here in 1853, Dr. M. M. Miller in 1856 and Dr. Chr. Miller in 1860.
     The following is a list of the physicians who practiced in Celina for greater or less periods and who are either now deceased or have moved away: Drs. David Bush, S. N. TouVelle, F. C. LeBlond, Jr., J. N. Hammond, N. T. Noble, John Lisle, L. P. Lisle, Mrs. Lida Lisle, A. V. Medbury, Leroy Pence, Bradford and H. A. Raudabaugh.
     The following is a list of the present physicians of the village: Drs. Joseph Sager, G. J. C. Wintermute, David H. Richardson, J. E. Hattery, Robert E. Riley, Arlington Stephenson, T. P. Taylor, S. R. Wilson, W. C. Stubbs, Frank E. Ayers, L. D. Brumm, H. J. Cordier, Bingaman, I. J. Ransbottom and Louisa A. Wittemmeyer.

ROCKFORD.

Among the earliest physicians of Rockford were: Drs. Tippie, Budd, Crane, Kirby and McDonald. Other old-time physicians were : Drs. William Lynch, J. N. Hammond, J. A. Estill, A. C. Vaughn, D. W. Estill and H. C. McGavren.  Rockford at the present time has six physicians, namely:
Drs. 1 Hughes, Vaughn, Downing, J. P. Symons, Wesley W. Beauchamp and Ward C. Zeller.

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FORT RECOVERY.

     Dr. J. S. Fair was the first physician to locate here.  Dr. John C. Richardson also was among the first and Dr. Dixon Milligan located here at an early day.  Dr. Bruce Richardson was here about the year 1860.  Drs. W. J. Brewington, J. W. Blizzard and James Adams were formerly in practice here.  The village has five physicians at the present time, namely: Drs. J. V. Richardson, W. R. Taylor, Martyn Taylor, W. C. Robeson and J. M. Buchannan.

MENDON

Has two resident physicians at the present time: Drs. P. W. Fishbaugh and John W. Ridenour.  Among those who practiced here in the past were:
Drs. A. J. Leininger, D. F. Parrott, G. R. Hagerman, J. B. Haines, M. M.  Miller and J. M. Miller.

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The following list gives the names of the physicians located elsewhere
in the county:
     Burkettsville.—Dr. Inman.
     Chattanooga.—Drs. Price T. Waters and G. R. Hagerman.
     Chickasaw.—Dr. Henry G. Rawers.
     Coldwater.—Drs. Charles W. Mackenbach, Christopher F. Bolman and P. F. Weamer.
     Maria Stein.—Dr. A. J. Willke.
     Mercer.—Dr. William Nuding.
     Montezuma.—Dr. L. T. Arthur.
     Neptune.—Dr. R. P. Langel.
     St. Henry.—Drs. J. A. Schirack and J. J. Mory.
     Wabash.—Dr. M. B. Fishbaugh.

THE MERCER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

Was organized February 10, 1903, with the following members: Drs. H. J. Cordier, J. P. Symons, M. B. Fishbaugh, P. W. Fishbaugh, P. F. Weamer, Joseph N. Hetzler, S. R. Wilson, Joseph Sager, L. D. Brumm, G. J. C. Wintermute, W. C. 'Stubbs, David H. Richardson and R. P. Langel. At this meeting a committee, consisting of Drs., P. F. Weamer, H. J. Cordier and R. P. Langel, were appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws for the society. The committee reported on March 10th and the society adopted the constitution and by-laws.  The following officers were elected: Dr. G. J. C. Wintermute, president; Dr. Christopher F. Bolman, vice-president; Dr. David

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H. Richardson, secretary; Dr. J. E. Hattery, treasurer; and Drs. Joseph Sager, P. F. Weamer, and S. R. Wilson, censors.  The following are the officers for 1907: Dr. Joseph Sager, president; Dr. Frank E. Ayers, vice president; Dr. W. C. Stubbs, secretary; and Dr. David H. Richardson, treasurer.  The society has 17 members in good standing.