Endowed by nature with talents of a high order, and scholarly in his
attainments, the late Amos Newton Stout, M. D., was engaged in the practice
of medicine during his active career, which was comparatively brief, and was
reputed one of the most skillful and able physicians of Southern Illinois.
The fourth child in succession of birth of William J. and Minerva (Klutz)
Stout, who reared seven children, he was born October 8, 1859, on a farm in
Cobden, Union county, Illinois.
Gleaning his elementary knowledge in the public schools of his native
county, Amos Newton Stout continued his studies at the Carbondale Normal
School, and later was graduated from Ewing College, in Ewing, Illinois. His
inclinations leading him to choose a profession, he then went to
Philadelphia, where he was graduated from the College of Medicine with the
degree of M. D. Returning to his native town, Dr. Newton practiced for two
years in Cobden and Bryden, and then, in order to further advance his
knowledge and usefulness, he took a post graduate course in Louisville,
Kentucky. Returning then to Bryden, the Doctor continued his practice there
until 1895, when he removed to Ava, Jackson county. His professional wisdom
and skill was soon recognized, and he built up a large and remunerative
practice, becoming one of the physicians of that part of the county, and was
there a resident until his death, in 1904, while yet in the prime of life.
Dr. Stout was an active and popular member of the Democratic party, and for
a time served as mayor of Ava. Fraternally he belonged to the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and to the Woodmen of the World.
Dr. Stout married, in 1895, Miss Anna Smith, a daughter of A. J. and Mattie
Smith, of DuQuoin, Illinois, and of their union two children were born,
Lawrence and Ross. After the death of her husband Mrs. Stout opened a
general store at Sand Ridge, Jackson county, and has since carried on a
lucrative business, being well patronized, and is also serving as
postmistress. She is an active, brainy woman, and is held in high esteem
throughout the community. She is conscientious, Christian woman, and a
member of the Baptist church.
Extracted 13 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from 1912 A History of Southern Illinois, volume 3, pages 1395-1396.
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