The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-07
OBITUARY..
RESPECT 70 Thh MEMORY or MAYOR
BOYLE.
Proceedings mt the Circuit Court rom, On
tuesday morning, Oct 21th

''""S morning. Oct. 21th.
| At the opening of the Court nm Thursday
morning OF last week Mr.. Bowen nreson,od the
resolutions relating to the death of II. X BOYLE
adopted 10y the bar and heretofore published in
FREE TRADER, and in doing so made the follow
ing remarks:
Ifhe court Pica~:
My brethren have conferred upon me the hon.
or OF presenting to this court the resolutions
adopted by the La Sale County Bar commemo-
rative of the death OF our late brother Henry
X. Boyle, and move that they be spread upon
the records OF this court, as the most LASTING ex
preston that we can give Of our appreciation of
our departed brother, and our bereavement at
his loss. Ny brethren have selected me TO ask
the court TO render this sad tribute to his mem
DRY, not because could perform the duty bet
ter, or even as well as many others, but for the
reason that it was well known to them that the
most Intimate friendship had long existed be.
tween him and me.
do not know that can add anything by way
oil remark, to what has been so well expressed
III THESE resolutions; but, on an occasion like
TINS, Doth precedent and proprcty-and what
to me is stronger still-the promtings of my own
heart Justify me in adding "A few words OF my
| own
My duty in this respect might at first seem to
be a sad one, but when remember that he has
been taken from us by a power over which we
have no control, decree of fate, it becomes 4
pleasant one To me there is kind of sad pleo.
sure in recalling and speaking of the virtues of
a friend that is gone forever. Had all present
known him as well as |, there would he no occa
e. tn Il In,
can only address ourselves to the living. "Words
cannot soothe the duh, cold ear of death" The
only object we can have in view on an occasion
like this is to show our appreciation of what is
good and noble in the human character We
love not only to recall to our minds his many
good qualities, but give expression to our
thoughts of him to Others 1t is the ambition of
every honest man to leave behind him n good
name; in this our brother has succeeded. How
ever much we may mourn over his untmely
death, it is useless to complain of the stern des
tiny that sooner or later awaits US all. Some of
us may believe that our brother has passed
beyond the realm OF thought and feeling;
but If on the contrary it be true that
those who have done well in this life, are to be
rewarded with life in another and better world
than this, then feel assured that our brother is
happier today than we who are left to mourn his
loss. In either case, cannot see that we our
selves are any better off for being among the
living. We live more for others than we do for
ourselves, 1t is the living that suffer from the
separation caused 10y death Instinct and the
love for those that we must leave behind, make
US cling to life, but reason teaches us that there
is nothing to be feared in death. Few of us ever
think when we first cross the threshold of active
life, how greatly the chances of success are
against US. II has been often said by those who
have reached flames highest eIninence, that the
few victories of life are poor compensation for
its countless defeats
Human life, like the sun, shines unclouded but
a few days in the year venture to say there is
hardly one of US that would have the future re-
peat the past, but still we all press on otis dis
tancc lends cnchantment to the view"
in speaking Of the, life and character of Mr.
Boyle, we should not coRfine ourselves to our re-
lation with him as a brother in the profession
1t is honor, manhood and ability that make, in
the true sense Of the word a lawyer Had not
our brother possessed these qualities, our action
to-day in presenting these resolutions would be
but customary and formal but knowing him as
this bar feels within himself deep and heart
felt sorrow over his heath. Success is sometimes
the cause Of envy By the less fortunate, but in
he case of our late brother, all seemed to view
with pride his rapid progress. He was conscious
Of his intellectual strength, but he never boosted
Of it to others. During my long and intimate
acquaintance with him, never heard him utter
| word in self praise ] never heard him remind
others Of their defeats, rejoice at his own vic
cries. His extreme sensibility for the feelings
If others, always made him very careful not to,
" word or action, hurt their feelings. / never
heard him say malicious word in confidence, or
otherwise, of a brother attorney. He may at times
rave spoken OF their obvious faults, but always
With feelings ofregret. He was kind and generusO
owards all. From the very outset Of his career
It this bar, i'll health made life almost a daily
BURDEN to him. His efforts at The bar always
ost him bodily pain Few knew how much he
uttered. Often when he left this court room
fer the days contest was over, he had hardly
trengtlI enough left to reach his Office, but twas
lis constant cndeavor to disguise his sutcrings.
have often seen him appear cheerful to those
round him, when knew he suffering IN
old agony OF mind and body have known him
o leave the room rather than let those present
now of his pain. His sensibties were very
aSily touched. | think never knew man WHO
cit so kecny an unkind word, especially whenit
anne from one who had his friendship. But still
e was always quick TO forget and forgive
,roug. His enthusiasm and zeal often led him
o say words toward his opponent that he would
%, say in cooler moments, but so soon and go
ure was he to make rcparation, that ] do not
elieye there is a member of this bar that can re-
all the time when he cherished for a moment
feeling of ill-wlll toward him. 1t was not within
is nature to treasure up wrong and look for
ard to day of revenge. His enthusiasm in the
luse OF his client knew no bounds EXCEPT those