Dr. J. J. Deshler, physician and surgeon, of Glidden, Iowa, is a native of Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, born July 27, 1857, at Turbotsville, the only son of Dr. E. J. and Maria (Jordan) Deshler. He grew to manhood in his native State, receiving his education at Pennhall, Pennsylvania. He began the study of medicine with his father, and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, Maryland, March 3, 1880. September 21, 1881, he was married to Miss Ella E. Hemphill, of Belleville, Pennsylvania, and to this union has been born one child, W. E. J. Dr. Deshler commenced the practice of his chosen profession with his father, with whom he was associated some three years at Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania. October 25, 1883, he came to Carroll County, Iowa, and located at Glidden, and being unusually skilled in the knowledge of his profession he has succeeded in establishing a large practice. He gives special attention to the diseases of females and general surgery, and holds consultation either in English or German. He is examining Surgeon for the United States Pension Department; Fidelity Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; Southwestern Insurance Company, of Marshalltown, United States Accident Association, of New York City, and Knights of Pythias Insurance Association, of Iowa. The doctor is a member of the Knights of Pythias, belonging to Lodge No. 27, of Glidden.

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