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It  may  seem  unnecessary  to  revive  this  painful  portion  of  the 
history,  but  it  is  done  that  it  may  prove  a  beacon  to  those  who 
may  be  similarly  circumstanced. 
This  sad  occurrence  made  it  necessary  to  change  his  manner 
of  life,  and  in  1804  it  was  concluded  that  his  daughter  Eliza- 
beth, a  lady  of  singular  good  sense,  and  varied  attainments, 
should  open  a  store  and  conduct  the  business  of  a  pharmaceutist, 
with  the  aid  of  her  father.  The  small  front  parlor  of  their 
dwelling  (then  56  Chestnut  street,  opposite  Strawberry  alley,) 
was  appropriated  to  this  purpose.  Many  of  the  leading  physi- 
cians and  citizens,  sympathizing  with  the  calamity,  and  knowing 
the  worth  and  integrity  of  the  venerable  Charles  Marshall,  lent 
their  influence  to  promote  these  laudable  endeavors.  The  gradual, 
but  sure  extension  of  the  business  followed.  The  little  front 
parlor,  with  its  small  stock  of  medicines,  was  made  to  expand 
its  dimensions,  to  meet  the  demands  of  its  customers ;  the  back 
buildings  were  extended,  and  taken  into  the  store  on  Chestnut 
street ;  an  ice  house  and  laboratory  were  added  to  the  establish- 
ment, as  also  a  wholesale  warehouse,  from  whose  ample  stores 
many  country  physicians  and  storekeepers  obtained  their  supplies 
of  genuine  drugs  and  medicines  ;  a  number  of  apprentices  and 
assistants,  varying  from  six  to  twelve,  were  constantly  employed. 
The  maiden  pharmaceutist  presided  with  dignity  and  skill,  and, 
under  her  judicious  management,  restored  to  her  family  a  liberal 
competence.  This  excellent  woman  departed  this  life  on  the 
26th  day  of  6th  month,  1836. 
She  continued  the  business  till  the  year  1825,  when  she  with- 
drew, leaving  it  in  the  hands  of  two  of  the  former  apprentices — 
u  Ellis  &  Morris," — afterwards  Charles  Ellis  &  Co.,  the  former 
the  present  presiding  officer  of  our  College. 
The  establishment  at  56  Chestnut  street  was  always  renowned 
for  the  extent  and  integrity  of  its  transactions.  I  have  been 
unable  to  ascertain  how  many  members  of  this  College  (in  the 
past  and  present)  have  received  their  pharmaceutical  education 
within  its  walls,  but  it  has  certainly  contributed  a  large  number 
to  our  ranks.  Some  of  these  still  survive,  and  cherish  with 
pleasant  and  grateful  recollections,  the  time  spent  in  acquiring  a 
knowledge  of  their  profession. 
