PASSED AWAY TUESDAY AT AN ADVANCED AGE
Death of Dr. John B. Stewart Occurred In Hospital At Highland, Ill.
"Dr. John B. Stewart, prominent physician in Shelby county for almost half a century, died at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday evening in a hospital at Highland, Ill., where he had been a patient for a short time with a complication of diseases brought on by his advanced age. His death is a cause of universal mourning in this community where he was known by both young and old as a man of exemplary character.
"The death of Dr. Stewart removes the last of the earlier group of resident physicians in Shelby county. He practiced medicine in Shelby county and Shelbyville for forty eight years before consenting to retire. Some time ago he went to Highland, Ill., where he could be under the constant care of his grandson, Dr. Earl Meloy, and also have the attention of hospital service there.
"Dr. Stewart was born near Rising Sun, Ind., in Switzerland county in 1843 and at his death, he was 83 years and 9 days old. His parents were Andrew and Rebecca Stewart and he was one of a large family of children. Following his high school course he entered the Cincinnati Medical College from which he was graduated and then he began the practice of medicine at Milan, Ind. Several years later he moved to Shelby county and settled at Marietta, where he lived for many years before moving to this city.
"Surviving Dr. Stewart are two daughters, Mrs. William C. Meloy, of this city, and Mrs. H.E. Harding, of Indianapolis; one brother, Andrew Stewart, of Charleston, Ill.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. William Porter, of Flat Rock.
"The success of Dr. Stewart in his profession was not entirely due to his ability and experience for he combined these with a striking personality that was a soothing factor to his every acquaintance. His advice was a cure-all for any ailment and his practice was not confined entirely to the physical needs. He was ready to help in every distress, his words were comforting and his ever-beaming smile helped to spread happiness wherever he went. His office at Marietta was a haven for the young people who loved him as a father and were delighted at the opportunity to a visit with him. The entire community will mourn his passing as that of a great leader.
"Arrangements have been made for the body to be sent here for funeral and burial. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the C.F. Fix & Son chapel on east Broadway and burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Indianapolis is the minister in charge.
Death of Dr. John B. Stewart Occurred In Hospital At Highland, Ill.
"Dr. John B. Stewart, prominent physician in Shelby county for almost half a century, died at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday evening in a hospital at Highland, Ill., where he had been a patient for a short time with a complication of diseases brought on by his advanced age. His death is a cause of universal mourning in this community where he was known by both young and old as a man of exemplary character.
"The death of Dr. Stewart removes the last of the earlier group of resident physicians in Shelby county. He practiced medicine in Shelby county and Shelbyville for forty eight years before consenting to retire. Some time ago he went to Highland, Ill., where he could be under the constant care of his grandson, Dr. Earl Meloy, and also have the attention of hospital service there.
"Dr. Stewart was born near Rising Sun, Ind., in Switzerland county in 1843 and at his death, he was 83 years and 9 days old. His parents were Andrew and Rebecca Stewart and he was one of a large family of children. Following his high school course he entered the Cincinnati Medical College from which he was graduated and then he began the practice of medicine at Milan, Ind. Several years later he moved to Shelby county and settled at Marietta, where he lived for many years before moving to this city.
"Surviving Dr. Stewart are two daughters, Mrs. William C. Meloy, of this city, and Mrs. H.E. Harding, of Indianapolis; one brother, Andrew Stewart, of Charleston, Ill.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. William Porter, of Flat Rock.
"The success of Dr. Stewart in his profession was not entirely due to his ability and experience for he combined these with a striking personality that was a soothing factor to his every acquaintance. His advice was a cure-all for any ailment and his practice was not confined entirely to the physical needs. He was ready to help in every distress, his words were comforting and his ever-beaming smile helped to spread happiness wherever he went. His office at Marietta was a haven for the young people who loved him as a father and were delighted at the opportunity to a visit with him. The entire community will mourn his passing as that of a great leader.
"Arrangements have been made for the body to be sent here for funeral and burial. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the C.F. Fix & Son chapel on east Broadway and burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Indianapolis is the minister in charge.
PASSED AWAY TUESDAY AT AN ADVANCED AGE
Death of Dr. John B. Stewart Occurred In Hospital At Highland, Ill.
"Dr. John B. Stewart, prominent physician in Shelby county for almost half a century, died at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday evening in a hospital at Highland, Ill., where he had been a patient for a short time with a complication of diseases brought on by his advanced age. His death is a cause of universal mourning in this community where he was known by both young and old as a man of exemplary character.
"The death of Dr. Stewart removes the last of the earlier group of resident physicians in Shelby county. He practiced medicine in Shelby county and Shelbyville for forty eight years before consenting to retire. Some time ago he went to Highland, Ill., where he could be under the constant care of his grandson, Dr. Earl Meloy, and also have the attention of hospital service there.
"Dr. Stewart was born near Rising Sun, Ind., in Switzerland county in 1843 and at his death, he was 83 years and 9 days old. His parents were Andrew and Rebecca Stewart and he was one of a large family of children. Following his high school course he entered the Cincinnati Medical College from which he was graduated and then he began the practice of medicine at Milan, Ind. Several years later he moved to Shelby county and settled at Marietta, where he lived for many years before moving to this city.
"Surviving Dr. Stewart are two daughters, Mrs. William C. Meloy, of this city, and Mrs. H.E. Harding, of Indianapolis; one brother, Andrew Stewart, of Charleston, Ill.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. William Porter, of Flat Rock.
"The success of Dr. Stewart in his profession was not entirely due to his ability and experience for he combined these with a striking personality that was a soothing factor to his every acquaintance. His advice was a cure-all for any ailment and his practice was not confined entirely to the physical needs. He was ready to help in every distress, his words were comforting and his ever-beaming smile helped to spread happiness wherever he went. His office at Marietta was a haven for the young people who loved him as a father and were delighted at the opportunity to a visit with him. The entire community will mourn his passing as that of a great leader.
"Arrangements have been made for the body to be sent here for funeral and burial. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the C.F. Fix & Son chapel on east Broadway and burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Indianapolis is the minister in charge.
Death of Dr. John B. Stewart Occurred In Hospital At Highland, Ill.
"Dr. John B. Stewart, prominent physician in Shelby county for almost half a century, died at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday evening in a hospital at Highland, Ill., where he had been a patient for a short time with a complication of diseases brought on by his advanced age. His death is a cause of universal mourning in this community where he was known by both young and old as a man of exemplary character.
"The death of Dr. Stewart removes the last of the earlier group of resident physicians in Shelby county. He practiced medicine in Shelby county and Shelbyville for forty eight years before consenting to retire. Some time ago he went to Highland, Ill., where he could be under the constant care of his grandson, Dr. Earl Meloy, and also have the attention of hospital service there.
"Dr. Stewart was born near Rising Sun, Ind., in Switzerland county in 1843 and at his death, he was 83 years and 9 days old. His parents were Andrew and Rebecca Stewart and he was one of a large family of children. Following his high school course he entered the Cincinnati Medical College from which he was graduated and then he began the practice of medicine at Milan, Ind. Several years later he moved to Shelby county and settled at Marietta, where he lived for many years before moving to this city.
"Surviving Dr. Stewart are two daughters, Mrs. William C. Meloy, of this city, and Mrs. H.E. Harding, of Indianapolis; one brother, Andrew Stewart, of Charleston, Ill.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. William Porter, of Flat Rock.
"The success of Dr. Stewart in his profession was not entirely due to his ability and experience for he combined these with a striking personality that was a soothing factor to his every acquaintance. His advice was a cure-all for any ailment and his practice was not confined entirely to the physical needs. He was ready to help in every distress, his words were comforting and his ever-beaming smile helped to spread happiness wherever he went. His office at Marietta was a haven for the young people who loved him as a father and were delighted at the opportunity to a visit with him. The entire community will mourn his passing as that of a great leader.
"Arrangements have been made for the body to be sent here for funeral and burial. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the C.F. Fix & Son chapel on east Broadway and burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Indianapolis is the minister in charge.
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