Further bio.

Dr. Richard Beck at the usual age began his education in the public schools. He afterward enjoyed the advantage of instruction in Gettysburg College, and subsequently attended Muhlenberg College at Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Subsequently he matriculated in the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, and was graduated with honors in the medical department in 1874. Immediately afterward he located in Hecktown, in Lower Nazareth Township, where he associated himself in practice with Dr. J. G. Scholl, and in 1875 he came to his present home in Newburg, Lower Nazareth Township. Here he has since remained, and a liberal patronage has been accorded him in recognition of his skill and ability. Dr. Beck is continually adding to his knowledge and promoting his efficiency through reading and investigation along the line of the science of medicine and surgery through his membership in the State Medical Society, the Lehigh Valley Medical Society and the American Society of Medicine. He belongs to the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Junior Order of American Mechanics, the Improved Order of Red Men and the Knights of Malta. He attends the Lutheran church, and gives his political support to the Democracy. He is at the present time a director of the county poor house.