Marion Co TOC

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This Register contains diploma and certificates from medical schools, sworn statements of the Marion Co Medical Board of Examiners and other types of sworn statements.
    Within the certifications are references to an Act to regulate the practice of medicine and surgery. This act established three boards of State Medical examiners and provided: Every person now practicing medicine in this State shall, within ninety days after this Act takes effect, prepare a written statement giving his name, post office address and county; when and where he received authority to practice medicine in this State; where his diploma or certificate is on record; and, if a diploma, from what school or medical college issued; such statement shall be sworn to before some officer authorized to administer oaths, and shall be forwarded to the secretary of the board representing his school of medicine. If it shall appear from such statement that such person was regularly authorized to practice medicine under the then existing laws, the said board shall register the name of such person in their list of accredited physicians, and issue to such person a certificate that his name has been placed upon such list." (from Arkansas Session Laws.
    The certificates recorded in this book are those certificates. I contacted the AR Medical Association and was told they no longer have these applications and don't know of any place they can be found.

Felix Grundy Huddleston Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from Barnes Medical College, City of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Granted 17 Mar 1895. Signed by the members of the faculty. (No recording information) (Page 01-03)

Henry Alfred Thompson Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from Memphis Medical College, Memphis, TN. Granted 29 Mar 1895. Signed by the members of the faculty. Recorded 24 Apr 1895.(Page 04-05)

E L Pease Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by R J Pierce, Pres., H C Thompson, S L Brooksher, Sec. "This is to certify that we have this day examined Mr. E L Pease and find him competent to practice Medicine and Surgery in this county." 15 Mar 1897. (top Page 6)

John M Bearden Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by R J Pierce, F G Huddleston, S L Brooksher. "This is to certify that we have this day examined John M Bearden and find him competent to practice Medicine and Surgery in this county." 19 Mar 1898. (bottom page 6)

William Fisk "I William Fisk swear that I am the keeper of a grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Rea and Fisk mill and that I hereby make application to have my name Recorded as such Public Miller. Said Mill is situated in Rea Valley, Marion County, Arkansas. (signed) W B Fisk." 5 Aug 1897. (top Page 7)
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George A Ribenack, M.D "George A Ribenack, M.D. Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill. Graduated in 1891. Diploma presented to me on the 30th day of April 1900. (signed) T L Gilley, Clerk." (bottom page 7)

M D Curtis Doctor of Medicine. A certified true copy of Diploma issued by Western Reserve University, Medical Department, Cleveland, OH. Signed by the members of the faculty. Granted 5 Mar 1882. Recorded 1st in Baxter Co, AR, 26 May 1897, Book A page 43. Recorded 2nd in Marion Co, AR 29 Jun 1897. (Page 8 & top of page 9)

B L Elam Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by S L Brooksher, R J Pierce, S A Thompson. "We the undersigned members of the Marion County Medical Board of Examiners hereby certify that we have on this day examined B L Elam touching his qualifications to practice medicine and surgery and pronounce that he is qualified to practice the same under the Laws of the State of Ark." 6 Jul 1897. (bottom Page 9)

Shelby Lay Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from a university in Arkansas. (The university, state name and Diploma are written in Latin) Signed by the members of the faculty. Granted 7 Apr 1898. Recorded 1 Oct 1898. (page 10 & 11)

Neal Estes Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by S L Brooksher, I G Huddleston, S A Thompson. "To the County Clerk: "We the undersigned members of the Marion County Medical Board of Examiners hereby certify that we have on this day examined Mr. Neal Estes touching his qualifications to practice medicine and surgery and pronounce that he is qualified to practice in this county." 17 Mar 1900. (Page 12)

N N Esser Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from Independent Medical College, Chicago, Illinois. Signed by the members of the Faculty. Granted 10 Apr 1899. Recorded 6 Nov 1900. (page 13 & 14)

E W Rose Certification from Marion Co's Medical Board signed by F G Huddleston, MD, J I Thompson, MD, S L Brooksher, MD. "This is to certify that we have on this day examined E W Rose touching his qualifications to practice medicine, surgery and Obstetrics and pronounce that he is qualified to practice the same." 1 Mar 1901. (page 15)

Oscar H Clark Doctor of Medicine. Certification from Onawa Medical College, Omaha, Nebraska. Granted 25 Apr 1900. Recorded: 24 Dec 1901." (top page 16)

G W Taylor Certification from Marion Co's Medical Board signed by F G Huddleston, J I Thompson, S L Brooksher. "This is to certify that we have this day examined G W Taylor on the Practice of Medicine & surgery and find him competent to practice same." 7 Apr 1902. (bottom page 16)
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Isaac W McCain Doctor of Medicine. Ordo Medical College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (This Diploma copy is in Latin, including the name and location of the college. This is the best translation of the name & location I could find on the web. There is no date listed in the Diploma.) Recored 9 Oct 1899 in Yell County, Book A, page 214. Recorded in Boone County 16 Oct 1901 Book A pages 65-66. (Pages 17-18) (Pages 19-20 are missing from this (Marion Co) record book.)

Lucian Marill (Marell?) Weast Doctor of Medicine. Certification from Barnes Medical College, City of St Louis, St Louis, MO. Signed by the members of the faculty. Granted 12 Apr 1900. Recorded 27 Jan 1903. (page 21-top page 23)

Albert Elton Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by F G Huddleston, J I Thompson, S L Brooksher. "Know ye that Albert Elton has this day been faithfully and impartially examined by the undersigned Board of Medical Examiners of Marion County, in the state of Arkansas ... and has satisfied said Board that he is twenty-one years of age, of good moral character and duly qualified in knowledge and capacity to practice medicine and surgery and is therefore entitled to registration." 26 Mar 1903. (Page 23 bottom)

L M Weast Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by F G Huddleston, J I Thompson, S L Brooksher. "Know ye that L M Weast has this day been faithfully and impartially examined by the undersigned Board of Medical Examiners of Marion County, in the state of Arkansas ... and has satisfied said Board that he is twenty-one years of age, of good moral character and duly qualified in knowledge and capacity to practice medicine and surgery and is therefore entitled to registration." 26 Jun 1903. (Page 24)

Benjamin Franklin Denton Doctor of Medicine. Certification from College of Physicians and Surgeons, St Louis, MO. Signed by the Board of Trustees and members of the faculty. Granted 10 Mar 1887. Recorded 7 Apr 1903. (page 25-26)

M D L Mathews Certification from Marion Co's Board of Medical Examiners signed by F G Huddleston, J I Thompson, S L Brooksher. "We the undersigned do hereby certify that we have this day examined M D L Mathews touching his qualifications to practice surgery and finding him qualified to practice same. We therefore grant him license to practice Surgery in Marion County." 16 May 1903. (page 27 top)
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James I Thompson Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from a university in Arkansas. (The university, state name and Diploma are written in Latin) Signed by the members of the faculty. Granted 6 Apr 1892. Recorded 30 Dec 1903. (page 27-top page 29)

G F Elam Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society,(names of Board are listed) Little Rock, AR. No. 2818. "To Whom it may Concern: A sworn statement having been presented to this Board that on and before May 17th 1903 G. F. Elam was legally qualified to practice medicine. Therefore in accordance with Section 6 of "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903" and effective ninety days thereafter this Certification is issued to him attesting the entry of his name upon the register of accredited Physicians. In testimony whereof are hereunto affixed our signatures and the seal of the Board this eighteenth day of August 1903." (signed) C R Shimault, Pres; J P Runiou, Sec; M L Norwood, Treasurer; O E Jones, G V Poynor; Wm Crutchen. Recorded 9 May 1905. (page 29-top page 30)

B F Gray, DDS Certificate of Registration. "The Board of Examiners, State of Arkansas, hereby certify that B F Gray DDS has complied with the provisions of the law of this state regulating the Practice of Dentistry. A Graduate of Indiana Dental College and is therefore entitled to all privileges therein granted. Given under our hands and seal this 5th day of December 1898." (signed) J S Stillwell, President, W H Buckley, W H Marshall DDS, Sec. Recorded 1 Nov 1905. (page 30 bottom)

George B Snyder Temporary Permit, State of Arkansas. No. 17. "The Board of Examiners hereby grants to Geo B Snyder a temporary permit to practice Dentistry until the next regular meeting of the Board which will be held on 7 & 8 days of May 1906. After the examination of the date herein this permit is null and void. Given under my hand and seal this 8th day of Feb'y 1906." (signed) A T McMillin, Sec. recorded Feb'y 14th 1906. (top page 31)

F M Phillips Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society,(names of Board are listed) Little Rock, AR. No. 653. "To Whom it may Concern: A sworn statement having been presented to this Board that on and before May 17th 1903 F. M. Phillips was legally qualified to practice medicine. Therefore in accordance with Section 6 of "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903" and effective ninety days thereafter this Certification is issued to him attesting the entry of his name upon the register of accredited Physicians. In testimony whereof are hereunto affixed our signatures and the seal of the Board this eighteenth day of August 1903." (signed) C R Shimault, Pres; J P Runiou, Sec; M L Norwood, Treasurer; O E Jones, G V Poynor; Wm Crutchen. Recorded 1 Mar 1906. (bottom page 31-top page 32)

James Adams Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society,(names of Board are listed) Little Rock, AR. "We members of the (?) State Medical Board, certify that James Adams appeared before us and was duly examined as required by law and was found to be qualified to practice Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics; therefore, by virtue of Authority vested in us by an Act of General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to regulate the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, approved February 17, 1903, we issue to him this Certificate entitling him to register as an accredited Physician. (signed by the Board members). 9 Jan 1906." Recorded 16 Apr 1906. (bottom page 32-top page 33)
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G R Thompson Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society, Little Rock, AR. "Pursuant to "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903." G R Thompson has passed a satisfactory examination before this Board and has complied with all the requirements of the law. He is therefore deemed qualified to practice Medicine and Surgery and this Certificate is issued attesting the entry of his name upon the Register of Accredited Physicians this 12 Apr 1905." (signed by the members of Board). Recorded 23 Apr 1906. (page 33 bottom-page 34 top)

P H Keefer "We members of the State Medical Board, certify that P H Keefer appeared before us and was duly examined as required by law and was found to be qualified to practice Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics; therefore, by virtue of Authority vested in us by an Act of General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to regulate the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, approved February 17, 1903, we issue to him this Certificate entitling him to register as an accredited Physician. (signed by the Board members). 9 Feb 1906." Recorded 23 Apr 1906. (bottom page 34-top page 35)

C. West Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society, Little Rock, AR. "A sworn statement having been presented to this Board that on and before May 17, 1903 C. West was legally qualified to practice Medicine, therefore accordance with in Section 6 of "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903" and effective ninety days thereafter this Certificate is issued to him attesting the entry of his name upon the Registry of Accredited Physicians this 18th day of August 1903." (signed by the members of Board). Recorded in Jackson Co AR 22 May 1906, Book B, page 30. Recorded Marion Co 9 Jul 1906. (page 35 bottom-page 36 top)

Enoch Still "I Enoch Still do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Still Mill on Water Creek, and that I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller, said mill is situated on Water Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. (signed) 26 Jul 1906. Enoch Still. (bottom page 36)

James E Orcutt Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society, Little Rock, AR. "Pursuant to "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903." James E Orcutt has passed a satisfactory examination with all other requirements of law. He is therefor deemed qualified to practice the Medicine and Surgery and this certificate is issued attesting the entry of his name upon the Register of Accredited Physicians." (signed by the Board) 10 Apr 1906. Recorded 21 Sep 1906. (page 37)
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Edgar A Morris Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners hereby certify that Edgar A Morris has complied with the provisions of the law of this state regulating the Practice of Dentistry examination and is therefore entitled to all the privileges therein granted." (signed by the Board) 8 May 1906. Recorded 3 Dec 1906 (page 38)

Albert M. Elton Doctor of Medicine. Copy of Diploma from a university, Arkansas. (The university & state name and Diploma are written in Latin) Signed by the members of the faculty. Granted 2 Apr 1906. Recorded 4 Jun 1907. (page 39 & 40)

Lafayette Ellison Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners hereby certify that Edgar A Morris has complied with the provisions of the law of this state regulating the Practice of Dentistry examination and is therefore entitled to all the privileges therein granted." (signed by the Board) 28 May 1907. Recorded 23 Jul 1907 (page 41)

W T Cox Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society, Little Rock, AR. "A sworn statement having been presented to this Board that on and before May 17th, 1093 W. T. Cox, was legally qualified to practice medicine, therefore in accordance to "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903 and ninety days thereafter, this certificate is issued to him attesting the entry of his name upon the Register of Accredited Physicians." (signed by the Board) 18 Aug 1903. Recorded 2 Nov 1907. (page 42)

J B Scott Certification from The State Medical Board of Arkansas Medical Society, Little Rock, AR. "A sworn statement having been presented to this Board that on and before May 17th, 1093 J.B. Scott, was legally qualified to practice medicine, therefore in qualifications to "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved February 17th 1903 and ninety days thereafter, this certificate is issued to him attesting the entry of his name upon the Register of Accredited Physicians." (signed by the Board) 18 Aug 1903. Recorded 6 Nov 1907. (page 43)
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W P Young "I W P Young do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Young Mill situated Little Sugar Orchard Creek on Water Creek, and that I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller. (signed) 22 Jan 1908. W P Young. (top page 44)

R H Emery "I R H Emery do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Yellville Roller Miller situated in Yellville, and that I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller. (signed) 14 Sep 1908. R H Emery. (bottom page 44)

A V Adams Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners. "We members of the State Medical Board, certify that A V Adams appeared before us and was duly examined as required by law and was found to be qualified to practice Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics; therefore, by virtue of Authority vested in us by an Act of General Assembly of the State of Arkansas to regulate the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, approved February 17, 1903, we issue to him this Certificate entitling him to register as an accredited Physician. (signed by the Board members). 8 Apr 1907." Recorded 3 Feb 1909. (page 45)

Seth Hurst "I Seth Hurst do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Seth Hurst Mill situated in Flippin, Arkansas and that I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller. Said mill is located in White River Township. (signed) 13 Apr 1909. Seth Hurst. (top page 46)

D A Pierce "I D A Pierce do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll known as the Wood & Pierce Mill I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller. Said mill is situated in White River Township. (signed) 29 Jun 1911. D A Pierce. (bottom page 46)

Enoch Still (This is a typed copy and the handwriting on this application does NOT match the county clerk's handwriting.) Marion County, State of Arkansas: I, Enoch Still, do swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll, know as the Still's Million Water Creek in Liberty Township said County and State, and that I hereby make application to have my recorded as a public Miller at said Mill. (Signed) Enoch Still. 30 Nov 1911. (top Page 47)
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Jasper Thomas Mattthews No. C-327: Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners. "Under and pursuant to the provisions of "An Act to regulate the practice of Medicine and Surgery approved May 6 1909, this board hereby authorizes and licenses Jasper Thomas Matthews to practice Medicine and Surgery in the state of Arkansas. He has complied with all the requirements of the law and this Certificate is granted non examination and is issued attesting the entry of his name upon the Register of Accredited Physicians." (signed by the Board) 25 Jun 1912. Recorded 15 Jul 1912 (bottom page 47, top page 48)

Walter Davenport Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners hereby certify that Walter Davenport has complied with the provisions of the law of this state regulating the Practice of Dentistry examination and is therefore entitled to all the privileges therein granted." (signed by the Board) 18 Jun 1912. Recorded 22 Aug 1912 (bottom page 48)

C H Greene Certificate of Registration, State of Arkansas. The Board of Examiners hereby certify that C H Greene has complied with the provisions of the law of this state regulating the Practice of Dentistry examination and is therefore entitled to all the privileges therein granted." (signed by the Board) 5 Jun 1911. Recorded 6 Dec 1912 (page 49)

J W Still "I J W Still do solemnly swear that I am the keeper of a Grist Mill that grinds for toll and that said mill is located on Water Creek in Marion County Arkansas and is known as the Still Mill and I hereby make application to have my name recorded as a public miller. Said mill is situated in White River Township. (signed) 9 Dec 1914. J W Still. (page 50)

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