Dr. Hultner's Good Deed

From the Lincoln Beacon, March 11, 1897

One day just after Dr. Hultner opened up an office in Lincoln, Albert Adamson, or "Dutch" as he is known on the street, ran in to sell him a paper. The boy's eyes, which were very crooked, attracted the doctor's atteniton and he asked the little fellow why he didn't have them straightened. The boy didn't know that it could be done and said that even if it could, his folks were too poor to pay for it. After examining the eyes the doctor found that it was impossible for the boy to identify persons at 100 feet distance. He then told him that if he wanted the eyes straightened he would do the job for him without cost. On Thursday last the operation was successfully performed, Dr. R.F. Bryant administering the chloroform, and now the boy is out with as straight eyes as can be found anywhere. The sight is very much improved and will become perfect. This was an act of charity of the most worthy kind. In speaking of it the doctor remarked that the thought of the boy growing to manhood and going through life with that deformity, which almost ruined sight and yet was so easily cured, was simply unbearable.

Surprise Party For Dr. Hultner

Lincoln Republican, 12 June 1913

Last Friday evening about 30 of Dr. Hultner’s friends gave him a grand surprise at the home of Tom Brann jr. They met at the Fountain Drug Store and were all taken out by autos. Dr. Hultner was summoned on account of serious burns received by Tommy. Dr. Hultner was struck with consternation when he arrived to find the room packed with men, and Tommy the jolliest of in the bunch. The evening was spent playing cards and having a social good time. John McCurdy made the presentation speech, presenting Dr. Hultner with a handsome watch charm. Speeches were also made by Abe Marshall, who was introduced as “a well known orator of the Saline Valley,” E.S. Bower and Tom Brann. The latter’s speech was especially appreciated. Supper was served at a later hour and all agree that they had had “the time of their lives.”
A photo of this night survives, and it features many of the prominent businessmen of Lincoln County. Written on the front is “6-6-1913 8 pm to 2 am”. You can see it at the Lincoln County Images page; the original is held by the Lincoln County Historical Society.