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p-- TN ICA MA A ---- rs BIOs conve 0 ll "A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 12, 1995 - 17 "word was derived from two. Life and times of D.D. Palmer From Page 15 over an entire floor of offices and converted it into a 14-room infirmary," says Mr. Jones. "He was totally convinced that he had found a way to locate the causes of dis- ease with his hands and although he did not understand the power he had, there was no doubt in his mind that he had a gift for healing." The great discovery of chiropractic occurred on September 18, 1895. A patient, Harvey J. Lillard, came to see D. D. in his Davenport, Iowa offices complaining that he had lost his hearing 20 years earlier aft- er he bent over and felt something give way in his back. "I have never considered it beneath my dignity to do anything to relieve human suffering." - Daniel David Palmer Upon examining Mr. Lillard, D. D. found a peculiar bump on the man's upper back: His spine had shifted out of its normal position. Using his hands, D.D. Palmer readjusted Mr. Lillard's spine. Although he had hoped the adjustment would work, he was startled nonetheless when the man regained his hearing. Realizing he could cure other patients simply by using his hands he decided to call his treatment "chiropractic." The Greek words: 'cheir' meaning 'hand' and 'praktos' meaning 'doer' But during that year of dis- covery -- a year that should have been filled with new hope and aspirations -- a dark cloud cast a shad- ow that still lingers over the field of chiro- practic today. MEDICAL WORLD OUTRAGED Despite claims of success, the medical world was outraged and in 1895 he was taken to court and accused of practising medicine without a licence. Palmer's defence was that his technique had noth- ing without a certificate and this time was found guilty and sentenced to a fine or 105 days in jail. Furious with the conviction, D. D. refused to pay the fine and went to jail. But even behind bars his hands failed to be idle. He ordered a typewriter and began writing newspaper articles to justi- fy his theories. Before completing his term, D. D.'s wife insisted on paying the fine for fear his days behind bars would weaken his health. After being released from prison, D.D. returned to the Palmer School for a short time. But he and his son B.J. had similar personalities, both with short tempers, and as one would expect, they din't get along. D.D. finally left the Palmer School in 1906 and his son Bartlett Joshua took over and adminis- tered the school until his death in 1961. TRAGIC DEATH Just as so much of D.D.'s life was tragic, so was his death. In 1912 Palmer was reported to have been invited to make a trium- phant return to his son's college. A parade was ing to do with medicine. The jury found itself unable to agree with either Palmer or the doctors and the case was dismissed. Reluctant to share his theories, Palmer kept silent about trade secrets for a couple of years. But an accident that nearly claimed his life changed his outlook. D.D. is recorded as having said, "I then determined to teach the id the front. The day was unusually hot and when the start of the parade was delayed, Palmer got out of his car. In the confusion that fol- lowed, a car drove up and struck Palmer. He was badly injured and died on October 20, 1913. The car that struck him science and art as fast as it unfolded." He found the Palmer 'School of Chiropractic in 1903. Some of his early students opened com- peting schools and Palmer's original school was soon heavily in debt. In 1906 he was charged by the State of Iowa with practis- was driven by his son, B. J. Palmer." Although he led a tragic and often con- troversial life, his followers have never forgotten the great pains he took to help cure the great pains of others. Centre 26 Brock St. E., Uxbridge Serving the community for over 30 years. Chiropractic 50 years! Dr. Vince Winder Dr. Jelk Kinnersly The Canadian Chiropractic 852-6241 852-7704 Historical Association organized and D.D. Palmer | fin: s seated in an open carat }- DANIEL DAVID PALMER FOUNDER OF SEPTEMBER 18 SEP Bas former resting place in the park. around the world help refurbish D.D. Palmer's memorial The weather worn bust of Daniel David Palmer, which has overlooked Palmer Park for the past 50 years, was restoration. ~The $15,00 tion of new bas 'bronze bust and. ~The 1000 Ib. was cleaned, ored paint before being returned. The memorial to Daniel David Palmer, located at the corner of Water and Queen St. in the park named after him, was repositioned to face Water St., making it is more prominent and easier for the public and motorists to see. The refurbished bust was returned to it's rightful place in Palmer Park on May 30, 1995. Daniel David Palmer back to his Chiropractors from removed earlier this year for beautifully sprayed with bronze col- Congratulations to the Chiropractic Profession in making history these past 100 years. Congratulations also to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College on their phenomenal progress and accomplishments in just C. Best Wishes for continued success and good health to all those devoted to the Chiropractic profession as we celebrate 100 years. Congratulations also to Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College on your 50th Anniversary. DAN NV Dy Spa Helter Obropractic - Natwropatty Port Perry Clinic 230 Queen Street Port Perry 985-4422 EE