Obituary
We deeply regret to announce the death of
Dr. Ernest H. Jacob,
which took place last night at his
residence, Park-street, in this city. His last illnes
began some five or six weeks ago with an abscess in
the ear. All went favourably until three days
since, when it suddenly became apparent that
the trouble had reached the brain. An
operation was performed yestederday morning, but
unhappily without success. Dr. Jacob was the
youngest son of the late Archdeacon of Winchester. He
was educated at Winchester, Oxford, and St. Thomas's
Hospital, London. His career at college was distinguished
by his taking a double first in Natural Science,
and he was a Master of Arts and Doctor of Medicine
of his University. Some eighteen years ago he came
to Leeds as resident medical officer at the General
Infirmary. This post he filled for three years,
after which he commenced practice as a
consulting physician. About this time he joined the
staff of the Leeds Medical School, and was the
lecturer on physiology. On the amalgamation of
the Medical School and the Yorkshire College, he was
appointed Professor of Pathology. For some years
prior to 1884 he was on the medical staff of the
Public Dispensary and the old House of Recovery.
In 1884, he was appointed Assistant-Physician to the
Infirmary, and in 1892 Physician. He was mainly
instrumental, we believe, in establishing the Fever
Convalescent Home at Gildersome. Dr. Jacob was
regarded by his professional brethern as a man of the
highest scientific attainments, and was hold in great
esteem by his colleagues, the students, and every one
connected with the Infirmary and Medical Schoo. He
took a keen interest in sanitary science, and was an
authority on matters relating to the ventilation and
heating of buildings. Recently he published a work,
which has been received with much favour, on the
heating and ventilation of churches. He had achieved
remarkable proficiency as an amateur photographer,
due in no small measure to his art-culture, and was
one of the leading members of the Leeds Photographic
Society, at whose displays specimens of his camera
work were certain to find many admirers. As a
musical amateur he was well known locally, and
as a member of the Festival Committee some years
ago rendered valuable service. In the cause of
education he also did much good work locally.
For a number of years he has been one
of the most active members of the Leeds Mechanics
Institute and Literary Society, and more than once
has occupied its lecture platform. There also he will
be missed, for he was distinguished by his amiable disposition
as well as by his activity in promoting the
great educational work of the institution. As will be
seen, Dr. Jacob, was a man of many parts, and a
valuable citizen, and the news of his death will excite
surprise and keen regret throughout the city and
district. Last year he married the
eldest daughter
of Mr. J.B. Fraser,
of Horsforth. Aged 43.
Source: Leeds Mercury, Friday, March 2, 1894; Issue 17443.