MEDICAL SERVICES
Cairns, Dr. J.W.
Biography: Graduated in Pharmacy 1903. Medicine 1914.
Claims: Came to Village of Pipestone in 1915. Purchased the
Drug Store and practice of Dr. O.S. Ross. Served his entire career.
Probable Significance:
Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 354
Images: As above.
Content: Some additional information
Chapman, Dr. Alva Burton
Biography: Born near Gananoque. Quebec June 27, 1863
Claims: First Doctor – 1900. Had been a bridge builder and
lumberjack. Built County Clerk Building 1910. 1915-19
Sanitation Officer, Canadian Medical Corps. Practiced until 1948.
Established the town’s first drug store in 1900.
Probable Significance: Very High
Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 451, 498 548
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Dr. Chapman's Drug Store
Johannson, Karolina
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Midwife and other medical help. Family came from Argyle
R.M. With her husband, Johann, was among the earliest pioneers in the
Bardal District.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 32
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Mrs. A.E. (Eliza Challener) Smith
Biography: From Toronto.
Claims: Nurse – invited to community by Dr. Chapman. First
lady to curl, 1904. Still active curler in the 1970’s.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 509, 602
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Young, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Doctor in Sinclair 1910 – 1918. Had a small
Drug Store. Known for his dedication and willingness to travel into the
country when needed.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 647
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
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