OBITUARY. 
FOSTER ANDREW WAGNER, V.M.D. 
Dr. Foster Andrew Wagner died at his home in West Phil¬ 
adelphia, August 6, 1912, in the thirty-first year of his age, fol¬ 
lowing a long illness, the doctor having contracted leucemia while 
filling the position of government veterinary inspector. Dr. Wag¬ 
ner was born in Hazelton, Pa., February 4, 1882, and received 
his early education in the public schools of that place. He was 
graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1907, after a 
three years’ course of studies in the school of veterinary medi¬ 
cine, receiving the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 
After graduation he began practice at Windber, Pa., but in 1909 
accepted a position as meat inspector for the United States Gov¬ 
ernment, and was stationed at Cleveland, Ohio, where ill health 
first overtook him. Later he was transferred to Philadelphia, 
where he remained until the time of his death. He is survived by 
a wife and three-year-old son. The many kind traits in his char¬ 
acter, and his ability in his calling, had made for him many 
friends, who sincerely mourn his loss. 
ROBERTSON MUIR, M.R.C.V.S. 
With profoundest sorrow and regret we announce the death 
on August 6, 1912, of our co-worker and friend. Dr. Robertson 
Muir, who was one of the faculty of the Grand Rapids Veterinary 
College. 
Dr. Muir was born July 26, 1852, at Glasgow, Scotland. He 
received his veterinary medical education at Royal Dick College, 
Edinburgh, Scotland, and received the degree of M.R.C.V.S., 
April 17, 1875. He practiced in Scotland and Ireland for ten 
years and in 1885 came to the United States, locating in Union 
City and later removing to Jackson, Michigan. Later he went to 
Bowling Green, Ky., where he was made State Veterinarian. He 
then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he practiced for 
seventeen years. He was a member of the Michigan State Vet¬ 
erinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Med¬ 
ical Association. 
He was well liked by all who knew him—honest and kind 
hearted. 
Grand Rapids Veterinary College. 
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