Hinton Daily News and Leader, Hinton, West Virginia
Monday, September 28, 1914, page 1
The death of Walter H Boude, clerk of the circuit court of Summers, at his home in Avis, a few minutes before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, has caused widespread mourning throughout the cities of Hinton and Avis and the county at large. The news that the end had come to him was received with universal sorry and expressions of regret.
His death was due to septicaemia, or blood poisoning, which first manifested itself about two weeks ago and started with a scratch on the little finger of his left hand. The fact of his critical illness was known throughout the city for several days prior to his death and many were the anxious enquiries heard in the streets regarding his condition.
His physicians early realized the seriousness of his condition and everything known to the science of medicine and surgery was brought to his relief in an effort to stay the end, but during the last three or four days of his illness it became apparent that the disease was making steady inroads on his system and was gradually breaking down the remarkable powers of resistance he had shown from the beginning of his sickness.
Hope was never abandoned by those who kept watch at his bedside, and Friday afternoon he seemed to show signs of improvement, and it was reported early Saturday morning that he had rested well and seemed brighter. About eleven o'clock, however, he began to grow weaker and from that hour began to sink. It was then realized that his death was only a matter of hours. Up to this time he had remained in possession of his faculties and was fully conscious of his surroundings. He realized the seriousness of his condition, but believed that he was going to get well, and no longer than Friday night he told one of his physician that he believed he would win the battle.
The last hours of his life was fraught with much suffering despite the ministrations of the physicians and loving friends at his bedside.
We doubt if there has ever been another man in the county who knew as many men, women and children as did Walter Boude and his death will be looked upon as a personal bereavement in many homes.
He was the only son of the late Samuel K Boude and was born in Forest Hill district September 23, 1860, and was therefore 54 years and 3 days of age. His father died February 15, 1896.
The deceased was reared on his father's farm in Forest Hill district and was educated in the public schools. He began to take an active interest in politics at an early age, and in 1884, at the age of 24 years, manifested his ambition by becoming a candidate for county assessor. He was nominated and ran on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated by Rev Wm B Dobbins, an independent candidate. In 1888 he again received the nomination at the hands of his party for the same office and was successful of election and in 1892 he was again elected to the same office. In 1896 he was elected circuit court of this county and held that office continuously up until his death. He was a candidate for re-election this fall, having for the third time received the nomination for that office at the hands of his party - a fitting tribute to his efficiency and popularity.
It was, perhaps as circuit clerk that his abilities were best known and his obliging nature best manifested. He brought the work of that office up to the highest state of efficiency and was considered by many as the most competent circuit court clerk in the State. His manner of dispatching work during the terms of court was often watched with admiration and wonder by visiting attorneys and litigants, and no matter how sorely tried by the perplexities and distractions of his office his affability never deserted him and his courteous manner and amiable temper were ever in evidence.
He was a firm believer in the religous doctrines of John Wesley and always took a deep interest in Bible study. He was frugal in his habits and his success in a business was was due entirely to his own efforts. He was a devoted husband and father and one of his greatest ___ was for the happiness and comfort of his family.
He had been a resident here for thirty years and always evinced a deep interest in the we;fare of the city and its people. He was progressive in spirit and invariably took an active part in all public movements.
He was a member of the local camp of the Confederate Veterans and it has been largely through his efforts that the organization was maintained. His father was a confederate soldier and one of his chief delights was to meet the veterans of that war and hear them recite their experiences.
On the 25th of October, 1894 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Ford, daughter of the late William Ford, of Green Sulphur Springs, and to the union three children were born. They are: Daisy Nickell, Clinton Ford and Mary Lee. These, with the widow, survive him.
The deceased is also survived by five sisters. They are: Mrs J W Ferrell, of Ferrell's Eddy; Mrs Jennie Burnett and Mrs Cleo Hare, of Norfolk; Mrs Pearl Beasonfealder, of Alabama, and Mrs Laura Crawford, of Forest Hill.
The funeral services were held this afternoon, beginning at three o'clock, at the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev C W Richardson, the pastor. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased was present.
Tomorrow morning the funeral party will leave here for Forest Hill, where tomorrow afternoon the remains will be laid to rest in he family burying ground. It is expected that a large number of Hinton people will attend the interment.
Contributor: Anonymous (48825891)
Monday, September 28, 1914, page 1
The death of Walter H Boude, clerk of the circuit court of Summers, at his home in Avis, a few minutes before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, has caused widespread mourning throughout the cities of Hinton and Avis and the county at large. The news that the end had come to him was received with universal sorry and expressions of regret.
His death was due to septicaemia, or blood poisoning, which first manifested itself about two weeks ago and started with a scratch on the little finger of his left hand. The fact of his critical illness was known throughout the city for several days prior to his death and many were the anxious enquiries heard in the streets regarding his condition.
His physicians early realized the seriousness of his condition and everything known to the science of medicine and surgery was brought to his relief in an effort to stay the end, but during the last three or four days of his illness it became apparent that the disease was making steady inroads on his system and was gradually breaking down the remarkable powers of resistance he had shown from the beginning of his sickness.
Hope was never abandoned by those who kept watch at his bedside, and Friday afternoon he seemed to show signs of improvement, and it was reported early Saturday morning that he had rested well and seemed brighter. About eleven o'clock, however, he began to grow weaker and from that hour began to sink. It was then realized that his death was only a matter of hours. Up to this time he had remained in possession of his faculties and was fully conscious of his surroundings. He realized the seriousness of his condition, but believed that he was going to get well, and no longer than Friday night he told one of his physician that he believed he would win the battle.
The last hours of his life was fraught with much suffering despite the ministrations of the physicians and loving friends at his bedside.
We doubt if there has ever been another man in the county who knew as many men, women and children as did Walter Boude and his death will be looked upon as a personal bereavement in many homes.
He was the only son of the late Samuel K Boude and was born in Forest Hill district September 23, 1860, and was therefore 54 years and 3 days of age. His father died February 15, 1896.
The deceased was reared on his father's farm in Forest Hill district and was educated in the public schools. He began to take an active interest in politics at an early age, and in 1884, at the age of 24 years, manifested his ambition by becoming a candidate for county assessor. He was nominated and ran on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated by Rev Wm B Dobbins, an independent candidate. In 1888 he again received the nomination at the hands of his party for the same office and was successful of election and in 1892 he was again elected to the same office. In 1896 he was elected circuit court of this county and held that office continuously up until his death. He was a candidate for re-election this fall, having for the third time received the nomination for that office at the hands of his party - a fitting tribute to his efficiency and popularity.
It was, perhaps as circuit clerk that his abilities were best known and his obliging nature best manifested. He brought the work of that office up to the highest state of efficiency and was considered by many as the most competent circuit court clerk in the State. His manner of dispatching work during the terms of court was often watched with admiration and wonder by visiting attorneys and litigants, and no matter how sorely tried by the perplexities and distractions of his office his affability never deserted him and his courteous manner and amiable temper were ever in evidence.
He was a firm believer in the religous doctrines of John Wesley and always took a deep interest in Bible study. He was frugal in his habits and his success in a business was was due entirely to his own efforts. He was a devoted husband and father and one of his greatest ___ was for the happiness and comfort of his family.
He had been a resident here for thirty years and always evinced a deep interest in the we;fare of the city and its people. He was progressive in spirit and invariably took an active part in all public movements.
He was a member of the local camp of the Confederate Veterans and it has been largely through his efforts that the organization was maintained. His father was a confederate soldier and one of his chief delights was to meet the veterans of that war and hear them recite their experiences.
On the 25th of October, 1894 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Ford, daughter of the late William Ford, of Green Sulphur Springs, and to the union three children were born. They are: Daisy Nickell, Clinton Ford and Mary Lee. These, with the widow, survive him.
The deceased is also survived by five sisters. They are: Mrs J W Ferrell, of Ferrell's Eddy; Mrs Jennie Burnett and Mrs Cleo Hare, of Norfolk; Mrs Pearl Beasonfealder, of Alabama, and Mrs Laura Crawford, of Forest Hill.
The funeral services were held this afternoon, beginning at three o'clock, at the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev C W Richardson, the pastor. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased was present.
Tomorrow morning the funeral party will leave here for Forest Hill, where tomorrow afternoon the remains will be laid to rest in he family burying ground. It is expected that a large number of Hinton people will attend the interment.
Contributor: Anonymous (48825891)
Hinton Daily News and Leader, Hinton, West Virginia
Monday, September 28, 1914, page 1
The death of Walter H Boude, clerk of the circuit court of Summers, at his home in Avis, a few minutes before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, has caused widespread mourning throughout the cities of Hinton and Avis and the county at large. The news that the end had come to him was received with universal sorry and expressions of regret.
His death was due to septicaemia, or blood poisoning, which first manifested itself about two weeks ago and started with a scratch on the little finger of his left hand. The fact of his critical illness was known throughout the city for several days prior to his death and many were the anxious enquiries heard in the streets regarding his condition.
His physicians early realized the seriousness of his condition and everything known to the science of medicine and surgery was brought to his relief in an effort to stay the end, but during the last three or four days of his illness it became apparent that the disease was making steady inroads on his system and was gradually breaking down the remarkable powers of resistance he had shown from the beginning of his sickness.
Hope was never abandoned by those who kept watch at his bedside, and Friday afternoon he seemed to show signs of improvement, and it was reported early Saturday morning that he had rested well and seemed brighter. About eleven o'clock, however, he began to grow weaker and from that hour began to sink. It was then realized that his death was only a matter of hours. Up to this time he had remained in possession of his faculties and was fully conscious of his surroundings. He realized the seriousness of his condition, but believed that he was going to get well, and no longer than Friday night he told one of his physician that he believed he would win the battle.
The last hours of his life was fraught with much suffering despite the ministrations of the physicians and loving friends at his bedside.
We doubt if there has ever been another man in the county who knew as many men, women and children as did Walter Boude and his death will be looked upon as a personal bereavement in many homes.
He was the only son of the late Samuel K Boude and was born in Forest Hill district September 23, 1860, and was therefore 54 years and 3 days of age. His father died February 15, 1896.
The deceased was reared on his father's farm in Forest Hill district and was educated in the public schools. He began to take an active interest in politics at an early age, and in 1884, at the age of 24 years, manifested his ambition by becoming a candidate for county assessor. He was nominated and ran on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated by Rev Wm B Dobbins, an independent candidate. In 1888 he again received the nomination at the hands of his party for the same office and was successful of election and in 1892 he was again elected to the same office. In 1896 he was elected circuit court of this county and held that office continuously up until his death. He was a candidate for re-election this fall, having for the third time received the nomination for that office at the hands of his party - a fitting tribute to his efficiency and popularity.
It was, perhaps as circuit clerk that his abilities were best known and his obliging nature best manifested. He brought the work of that office up to the highest state of efficiency and was considered by many as the most competent circuit court clerk in the State. His manner of dispatching work during the terms of court was often watched with admiration and wonder by visiting attorneys and litigants, and no matter how sorely tried by the perplexities and distractions of his office his affability never deserted him and his courteous manner and amiable temper were ever in evidence.
He was a firm believer in the religous doctrines of John Wesley and always took a deep interest in Bible study. He was frugal in his habits and his success in a business was was due entirely to his own efforts. He was a devoted husband and father and one of his greatest ___ was for the happiness and comfort of his family.
He had been a resident here for thirty years and always evinced a deep interest in the we;fare of the city and its people. He was progressive in spirit and invariably took an active part in all public movements.
He was a member of the local camp of the Confederate Veterans and it has been largely through his efforts that the organization was maintained. His father was a confederate soldier and one of his chief delights was to meet the veterans of that war and hear them recite their experiences.
On the 25th of October, 1894 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Ford, daughter of the late William Ford, of Green Sulphur Springs, and to the union three children were born. They are: Daisy Nickell, Clinton Ford and Mary Lee. These, with the widow, survive him.
The deceased is also survived by five sisters. They are: Mrs J W Ferrell, of Ferrell's Eddy; Mrs Jennie Burnett and Mrs Cleo Hare, of Norfolk; Mrs Pearl Beasonfealder, of Alabama, and Mrs Laura Crawford, of Forest Hill.
The funeral services were held this afternoon, beginning at three o'clock, at the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev C W Richardson, the pastor. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased was present.
Tomorrow morning the funeral party will leave here for Forest Hill, where tomorrow afternoon the remains will be laid to rest in he family burying ground. It is expected that a large number of Hinton people will attend the interment.
Contributor: Anonymous (48825891)
Monday, September 28, 1914, page 1
The death of Walter H Boude, clerk of the circuit court of Summers, at his home in Avis, a few minutes before four o'clock Saturday afternoon, has caused widespread mourning throughout the cities of Hinton and Avis and the county at large. The news that the end had come to him was received with universal sorry and expressions of regret.
His death was due to septicaemia, or blood poisoning, which first manifested itself about two weeks ago and started with a scratch on the little finger of his left hand. The fact of his critical illness was known throughout the city for several days prior to his death and many were the anxious enquiries heard in the streets regarding his condition.
His physicians early realized the seriousness of his condition and everything known to the science of medicine and surgery was brought to his relief in an effort to stay the end, but during the last three or four days of his illness it became apparent that the disease was making steady inroads on his system and was gradually breaking down the remarkable powers of resistance he had shown from the beginning of his sickness.
Hope was never abandoned by those who kept watch at his bedside, and Friday afternoon he seemed to show signs of improvement, and it was reported early Saturday morning that he had rested well and seemed brighter. About eleven o'clock, however, he began to grow weaker and from that hour began to sink. It was then realized that his death was only a matter of hours. Up to this time he had remained in possession of his faculties and was fully conscious of his surroundings. He realized the seriousness of his condition, but believed that he was going to get well, and no longer than Friday night he told one of his physician that he believed he would win the battle.
The last hours of his life was fraught with much suffering despite the ministrations of the physicians and loving friends at his bedside.
We doubt if there has ever been another man in the county who knew as many men, women and children as did Walter Boude and his death will be looked upon as a personal bereavement in many homes.
He was the only son of the late Samuel K Boude and was born in Forest Hill district September 23, 1860, and was therefore 54 years and 3 days of age. His father died February 15, 1896.
The deceased was reared on his father's farm in Forest Hill district and was educated in the public schools. He began to take an active interest in politics at an early age, and in 1884, at the age of 24 years, manifested his ambition by becoming a candidate for county assessor. He was nominated and ran on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated by Rev Wm B Dobbins, an independent candidate. In 1888 he again received the nomination at the hands of his party for the same office and was successful of election and in 1892 he was again elected to the same office. In 1896 he was elected circuit court of this county and held that office continuously up until his death. He was a candidate for re-election this fall, having for the third time received the nomination for that office at the hands of his party - a fitting tribute to his efficiency and popularity.
It was, perhaps as circuit clerk that his abilities were best known and his obliging nature best manifested. He brought the work of that office up to the highest state of efficiency and was considered by many as the most competent circuit court clerk in the State. His manner of dispatching work during the terms of court was often watched with admiration and wonder by visiting attorneys and litigants, and no matter how sorely tried by the perplexities and distractions of his office his affability never deserted him and his courteous manner and amiable temper were ever in evidence.
He was a firm believer in the religous doctrines of John Wesley and always took a deep interest in Bible study. He was frugal in his habits and his success in a business was was due entirely to his own efforts. He was a devoted husband and father and one of his greatest ___ was for the happiness and comfort of his family.
He had been a resident here for thirty years and always evinced a deep interest in the we;fare of the city and its people. He was progressive in spirit and invariably took an active part in all public movements.
He was a member of the local camp of the Confederate Veterans and it has been largely through his efforts that the organization was maintained. His father was a confederate soldier and one of his chief delights was to meet the veterans of that war and hear them recite their experiences.
On the 25th of October, 1894 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Ford, daughter of the late William Ford, of Green Sulphur Springs, and to the union three children were born. They are: Daisy Nickell, Clinton Ford and Mary Lee. These, with the widow, survive him.
The deceased is also survived by five sisters. They are: Mrs J W Ferrell, of Ferrell's Eddy; Mrs Jennie Burnett and Mrs Cleo Hare, of Norfolk; Mrs Pearl Beasonfealder, of Alabama, and Mrs Laura Crawford, of Forest Hill.
The funeral services were held this afternoon, beginning at three o'clock, at the Methodist church, being conducted by Rev C W Richardson, the pastor. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased was present.
Tomorrow morning the funeral party will leave here for Forest Hill, where tomorrow afternoon the remains will be laid to rest in he family burying ground. It is expected that a large number of Hinton people will attend the interment.
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