Bio: Stevens, Elbert W. – leaving Spencer to be a Doctor (Jul 1881)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Stevens

----Source: Spencer Advance (Spencer, Marathon Co., Wis.) 14 Jul 1881

I have a bona fide diploma from a medical college, duly chartered by the state of Illinois, and that I have in my possession a published account of the commencement exercises at the time of graduation, also the valedictory address, which I deliver on the occasion, published in a medical journal. But I wish it distinctly understood that I do not wish to practice medicine in Spencer, and have only consented to practice in a few instances, when I could not reasonably refuse, and in most cases when there was no other physicians in town. So the warning to “pass up or shut up,” was entirely uncalled for, and would make no difference in any event. I am very much adverse to the discussions of personal matters, but say this much, that the public may be at rest in relation to the matter.