Prominent Physician Passed Away at His Home In Yorktown- Had Practiced Long in Delaware and Henry Counties
Dr. David M. Shively, 64, who was found unconscious in his office in Yorktown two weeks ago, died at his home there at 6:45 o’clock Tuesday morning of Bright’s disease. When he was taken ill his only son, Dr. Augustus Shively, who practiced with him, was in a hospital in Indianapolis, and an effort was made to keep the news from him, as it was feared that he would become worse.
Dr. Shively had been a resident of Yorktown for many years , first settling there in 1874. He moved to Rush county for a short time, however, but soon returned to Yorktown. He was born in New Castle in 1840 and was raised on his fathers farm. His early education was obtained from the district schools and he first took up the study of medicine under Dr. Ray, of New Castle , but had to give it up. He then was employed as a blacksmith and became one of the best in the country, working for other men and then for himself. He did not give up reading along medical lines while at work, and in time entered the Physio-Medical institute of Cincinnati, from which he graduated. At the time of his death he was one of the best-known physicians in the county.
In 1864, the deceased was married to Miss Jennie Moore, of Middletown, who survives him. One son and a grandson also survive.
Dr. Shively was a Democrat in political life, but never sought any public office. He was vice president of the Moore Family Reunion association and was a heavy stockholder in the Consumers Gas company. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, other than that burial will be made in Henry county near Middletown.
