A History of the Medical Class of '77, University of Pennsylvania (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887. Excerpt: ... of eighteen mouths; later he located in the northern part of Philadelphia, where he has remained until the present, engaged in practicing medicine most successfully. He has had a large share of pelvic surgery, and as shown by the following record of results in a single line of operation namely, fortytwo rapid dilatations of the cervix, without an unfavorable symptom, has in this department of surgery been unusually successful. To medical literature our friend has contributed two interesting articles, the one being on "Strangulated Hernia--perforation, operation," (N.Y. Med. Kecord, Jan., 1878), the other on Inverse Temperature in Typhoid Fever, (Phila. Med. Times, Nov., 1884). Dr. Hollopeter is a member of Philadelphia County Medical Society, and was its assistant secretary for one year. During his whole professional career, the writer has been a neighboring citizen, and one on intimate terms with him, that so we can speak from definite knowledge of his qualities both of mind and heart. It is no exaggereration to say that he enjoys the particular regard of all of the best physicians residing in his vicinity. "Every man my neighbor," is in this case truly applicable. He is also an omnivorous reader, and is happy in possessing a retentive memory. His mental and moral attributes form together an exceedingly manly character, and a mind of considerable power. He is happily married, has had one child, which he recently lost by death, a most unfortunate occurrence. P. Frank Hubler, M. D., a bright member, born December 15, 1850, at Huntingdon Mills, Luzerne County, Pa., and bred in the same village. He was prepared for college in the common district and certain select schools. Prior to his taking up medical studies he served an apprenticeship in flouring mills o...