Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-03-04
I'm MEMORIAM.

YER of the 18th day of February, 1880, an
nounced the death at his home in Fayette-
vile of DIR. MosEs Il. BoxNER, on Tuesday,
the 18th day of February, 1880, aged "a
years. Tte
The death of such citizen deserves a
more extended tribute of respect, for il
may whilst embodying his virtues, furnish
hope TO many aspiring TO reach success, who
otherwise might faint by the wayside ow-
ing to the difficulties of their pathway
Born on the 25th day of February 1906,
in Granville County, North Carolina, of
parents whose pecuniary means were limi-
ted, he was unable by their aid alone TO
obtain finished education, and during his
minority he labored on the farm and az
night sought TO improve himself by diligent
study. The midnight hour often findi. g
him thus engaged.
4 When he arrived at age and became The
architect of his own fortunes, he determined
10 study medicine and devote himself 10
the laborious duties of that profession He
was convinced that whilst ii was an honor
able position yet it was clothed with the
highest responsibilities, and that no one
should presume to fill it without thorough
training. Hence, he matriculated at two
of the most celebrated medical colleges in
the United States. and through his mental
superiority and devoting sixteen hours each
day to study graduated at them both, re
ceiying the highest honors. He settled in
Fayetteville and at once became famous as
/ a physician. With his indomitable cour-
age, and unHinching energy, and eonsum-
mate skill success was at once secured.
Therefore, it was as q physician Of learn
ing and skill that he, in the public estima-
tion, attained the highest honors, and even
now amongst the older ci liens of the town
and county his memory is cherished as the
kind and skiilful physician and the quiet
and gentle nurse, who with the courage |
and will of man and the heart Of woman,
administered 10 them in their hours of sick
ness.
Having reached the highest honors of his |
profession, and being DESTROYS of giving 70
the younger members of his family the adj
vantages of liberal education, he remov
ed to Nashville, where he resided for ten
years extending TO all generous hospital
ity, - but his failing health and his
earnest desire to return TO the scenes of his
early labors induced him to during the
fall of 1879 10 remove TO Fayetteville,
where he devo ed his entire time TO The inn
broyement Of the home for the comfort and
convenience of his family.
But it was not alone as physician that
he was entitled TO honor. He was possess
ed of the highest order Of intellect, matur-
ed and enlarged by the friction OF active
thought 1t was during his residence in
Nashville that he sought M ntal pleasure
in the study of Science; and his highest
desire was 10 prepare and publish his con-
illusions on Heat and other cognate subjects,
which he was fully satisfied from his own
experiments, and those made by others un-
der his direction were correct although not
in accord with recognized authority. And
it is TO be regretted, by those who were ia
miliar with his theories, that his rapidly
failing health prevented their publication.
His greatest merit, however, was his high
and pure Christian life, evidenced in his
daily walk and conversation, and his un-
selfish devotion to the interests of others.
We will not lit the veil that cOnceals from
the pubic gaze his personal devotion TO his
family their great sorrow; their wounded
hearts; their irreparable loss; suffice it 10
say, the welfare of his family was his
highest aim and object in life. God in His
wise providence has taken him from them,
and into other hands the trust has been
committed. The later years of his life was
one continual period of suffering, which he
endured with fortitude and patience. II
Therefore, to the memory of the deceased,
who was so pure a Christian; so upright in
all his dealings with others so noble in all
his aspirations so broad in all his CHAIR
ties so unselfish in all of his actions, wheth-
er as friend, or neighbor, or trustee, or hus-
band, or father, this imperfect tribute is Of
fered by one who knew him intimately, |
and who during the years of their inter-
course, although sorely tried, never heard 4.
fall from his lips word OF censure or COM
plant. &c.