Ashland Wisconsin

Biography of Robert L. Nourse, M. D.

Dr. Robert L. Nourse, born on September 27, 1864, in Cloverport, Kentucky, is a notable physician in Hailey, Idaho, descended from early English settlers. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1889 and practiced in Chicago and Ashland, Wisconsin, before establishing his successful practice in Hailey. A skilled surgeon with a focus on ophthalmology and otolaryngology, he received a gubernatorial appointment to the state board of medical examiners. Married to Marie Crawford, he is a prominent community figure and active in local and medical societies.

McGinnis, Dellivan – Obituary

Dellivan McGinnis, born in 1887 in Milton, Oregon, died on July 13, 1920, in Ashland, Wisconsin, at the age of 33. He was the son of Lillie Cross and married Rita Wilson in 1910. McGinnis served in the U.S. Marines from May 1918 to March 1919. He is survived by his wife, mother, step-father, two half-brothers, and three half-sisters, with two half-brothers having predeceased him. His funeral was held on July 20, attended by family and friends, with services led by Rev. Cook.