Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-10

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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT ADOPTED BY
THE OFFICERS or TIE COURTS
OF BERKELEY COUNTY AND THE
OAR.
At meeting Of the members Of
the Bar and the officers OF the Courts
of Berkeley county, held at the
courthouse in Martinsburg, on the
eth OF August, 1881, the Hon.
Judge Faulkner was called to the
Chair, and q. w. Doll, Clerk of the
County Court, appointed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object Of
the meeting to he to take formal ac-
ton expressive OF the sentiment of
the Bar and the officers Of the Courts
IN regard to the death ofthe late AS
bury III. Troxel, Esq Il member of
the Bar Of this county.
The Hon. John Blair Hoge rose
and offered the following preamble
aud resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted.
Asbury III. Troxel, Esq. the
youngest member OF the Berkeley
County Bar, died on Monday the
22nd day of August, inst, after q
long and painful illness, the burden
of which he bore with singular res
ignation and fortitude.
Identified with the business OF the
Courts from his b0yhood as Deputy
Clerk of the Circuit Court, he exhib-
tied great quickness and capacity in
comprehending and discharging the
important duties Of that office; and
to these qualities were added q
courtesy and kindness of manner
which made his official relations
most acceptable to the Bar ard the
community.
Becoming subsequently practic-
Ing attorney, his zeal, industry and
attention to business, gave promise
Of an active and useful career, ex.
tending through many years. In
this connection 1t may be said with
truth that rarely has any young
man in our midst, so directly Crap
pied with the grave pursuits of BUSH
ness life or shown greater capacity
to organize and pursue the efforts
which lead to business success.
Dying at the early age Of twenty
seven, he leaves a vacant place,
which, it Is no exageration to say,
cannot be readily filed.
The members OF the Bar and the
officers OF the Courts desiring to ex-
press their own. sincere sympathy
with his immediate family and
friends, and to place on record the
proper tribute to the memory of
their deceased brother, have assem-
bled this day, and unanimously
adopted these resolutions:
l.. That the early death OF the
late Asbury Ii. Troxel, a member OF
the Bar, is deeply lamented by his
surviving brethren;.
2. That though hesitating to in
trude upon the sancity OF private
sorrow, we tender our sincerest SYM
patty to his father and his bereaved
widow. .
3. In order that o permanent re-
cord may be made OF the action OF
this meeting, it is further resolved,
that the Chairman designate men,
bers of the Bar to present copies of
these proceedings to the Circuit and
County Courts of Berkeley at their
next regular terms, aud request that
they be entered upon the order books
Of those tribunals.
A, That an engrossed copy Of the
proceedings of this meeting be sent
by the Secretary, to Mrs. J.. T.. Trox-
Ell.
The Chairman appointed Judge
Hoge, Hon. w. IL. III. Flick and
Sheriff Chrisman, the committee
provided for by the third resolutions
On motion of Mr.. Fitch, the meet
ing then adjourned.
=. j. FAULKNER,JR., CHAM,
Q. w. DOLL, Secretary.
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