The Sad Death Of Dr. Loomis

THE SAD DEATH OF DR. LOOMIS

He Passed Away in the Philippine Islands Wednesday

FEVER WAS THE CAUSE

The Body will be Sent Here on the First Vessel From Manila - Friends Greatly Grieved 

The sad news was received here Wednesday from Rev. Mr. Bournes, of Detroit, of the death of his nephew, Dr. William S. Loomis, which occurred at Manila Wednesday morning.

Dr. Loomis was the only son of Mrs. Emma Loomis, who resides on N. Main street. About three weeks ago, Mrs. Loomis received a letter from her son, who said he had been ill but thought he was getting better of his illness, which was due to the tropical heat and overwork.

About the middle of December, Dr. Loomis was taken ill, but would not give up his duties. Since that time he had had intermittent fever attacks, which ended in his death.

He was born in Ann Arbor about thirty-three years ago. After graduating from the local high school, he entered the medical department of the University, graduating in 1897. Immediately after graduation he was made house physician of the University hospital, which position he held one year. He then bought out a country practice in one of the small towns of Ohio, where he remained one year. He was called back to this city to attend to the business pertaining to his mother's estate. Upon his return to Ann Arbor he began the practice of medicine, having his office with Dr. Jones, although not associated in practice with the latter.

One year ago last December he went to the Philippines to accept a position as bookkeeper in the government office in Manila. Six months later he was appointed head of the hospital of Manila, which position he filled faithfully and efficiently previous to his last fatal illness.

The cablegram received yesterday by Rev. Mr. Bournes, of Detroit, stated that the body would be embalmed and sent here of the first vessel leaving the port.