W. H. Smethers, M. D. (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

W. H. SMETHERS, M. D. physician and surgeon, was born in Mercer County, Ill., in 1857, and in 1866, his parents emigrated to Kansas, locating in Greenwood County, where he received his education and taught several terms of school.  In 1876, he commenced reading medicine, and finished his education at Rush Medical College, Chicago, graduating from that college in 1881.  Also took three private courses, one on the eye and ear, and two on the diseases of the throat and chest.  In June 1881, he located at Moline, where he has been practicing medicine since.  He is a genial gentleman, and has given good satisfaction, being well posted in his profession.  He is a member of Olive Lodge No. 181, A.F. & A. M., and of Greenwood Lodge No. 1551, K. of H. and Moline Lodge No. 87, A. O. U. W.