Young Doctor Says 'I've Had It' When Given Wolf Bite Remedy Tip [Article in Kane Republican: Special Edition]

Description

This article describes an experience of Dr. Charles E. Cleland who came to the Kane area in 1933 with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Cleland to serve as medical officer to the Civilian Conservation Corps. While purchasing medical supplies at the Temple Pharmacy he was introduced to Dr. E. H. McCleery, who startled Dr. Cleland (not yet familiar with the lobo wolf pack) by mentioning that the acriflavin he held was the best wolf bite remedy he had found.

An excerpt from the article is quoted below.

Date

February 20, 1962

Page Numbers

Supplement: Special "Dr. McCleery-Wolves" Edition, Page 2

Access

This supplemental special edition is not available on microfilm. A copy is currently owned by the Kane Depot and is available for viewing there.

Partial Text

Dr. Charles Cleland came into Kane for medical supplies and introduced himself to the late J. Harry Gillis, pharmacist, at the Temple Pharmacy. As Mr. Gillis filled out the order he turned to another man standing by and to Dr. Cleland, he said "I want you to meet one of our local physicians. This is Dr. McCleery."

Before Dr. Cleland could say anything, Dr. McCleery studying a bottle in his hand remarked "Dr., this acriflavin is the best remedy for wolf bite I have found."

The startled young doctor was thinking of a fast trip back to Pittsburgh when he learned Dr. McCleery had the captive lobo wolf pack.