Doctor Annie Backus, who has been spending a week at her father's home,
(Mr. J. H. Backus) left Monday to enter upon her duties with Frederick
Stearns & Co.
"The doctor's many friends in this vicinity will be
glad of her success. The following copied [from] the [Adrian],
Mich., Times speaks for itself.
"After persistent and
earnest solicitation on the part of Frederick Stearns, Detroit's prominent
wholesale druggist, Dr. Anna Backus has consented to relinquish her
practice here and take charge of the literary department of Mr. Stearns'
large establishment.
"Dr. Backus' intimate knowledge of the science
of [material medicine], and her faculty of using a easy pen has long made
her desired by Mr. Stearns. The doctor expects to leave here about the
15th and go to Boston, where she will be engaged during the winter in
gathering material for Mr. Stearns' publications.
"Finishing her duties
there she will go to Detroit in the spring and remain there
permanently. In the Latter city Dr. Backus will combine a special
practice of her profession with her literary pursuits.
"The many
friends of the bright and active little woman in this city will regret her
departure but send her away with their best wishes."
