The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-01-10
DEATH OF DR.. c. S. BOYD.
A Popular and Highly Esteemed Citi-
zen Passes Away Unexpectedly.

ment that DIR. G. S. Boyd was lying
in critical condition at his home in
this place and his physicians had pro-
nounced his recovery impossible. All
day long there were anxious watchers
at his bed side and solictious enquirers
iii all parts of the town. The day
wore away and the sick man gradually
grew worse. He had not been well for
several days and on Saturday seemed
to realize his dangerous condition. He
was measurably calm but expressed a
feeling Of alarm. He did not think he
would get we'll. About 10 O'Clock at
night he became unconscious and re-
NAMED so until 2:30 O'Clock Monday
morning when he ceased TO breathe
and the immortal part Of the whole
souled, chivalrous natured man who
only a short while before was the very
picture Of robust health and vigorous
manhood separated from its tenement
Of clay and winged its flight into the
presence of the God who gave it.
The entire community mourns deeply
his death. He was one of our most
prominent and we'll known citizens
and enjoyed the implicit confidence
and universal admiration of all our
people. Few, indeed, of the people Of
| Henderson had SO many friends as he,
and his death has greatly shocked the
entire community. He had been a res
! ident of this town about eleven years
and, by his affability Of manners, the
nobility of his nature, and high profess
slOnal skill and accomplishments, had
| gained the confidence and esteem and
won his way to the hearts Of all who
knew him.
DR.. Boyd was one of the finest dent
lists in the State. He stood at the
very head of his profession, in which
there were few his equal and none his
| superior. He was man of noble and
generous impulses, loyal and stead
fast friend and warm hearted compan-
ion. He was a devoted, afi'ectionate
and indulgent husband and father and
his home life was beautiful. Twice
married death had claimed both wives,
the last one mother of the youngest
two of three daughters having died
about five years ago. The ways of
Providence are mysterious, indeed, and
it seems an Undesirable pity that men
of such activity and usefulness should
be removed from a field of so great
promise to themselves and value to
the public. l may be for the best, but
it certainly seems hard to realize it.
In the death of DR.. Boyd Henderson
has lost valuable citizen, the dental
profession useful and honored menu
Der, and his associates warm and
sympathetic friend. He was a man of
brave and liberal views and yet man
of deep convictions. He meyer courted
the favor of the influential. only in
recognition Of his own merit and never
sacrificed principle for popularity. His
standard Of honor was high and uncom-
promising and his integrity as bust
ness man was above reproach.
DR.. Boyd was in his sixtieth year,
having been born in Warren county in
1885. The many friends Of this dis
tinguished gentleman will read of his
death with sorrow and their hearts will
bleed with sympathy for the afflicted
family circle.
The funeral was held from the
Church Of the Holy Innocents at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The ser
, vice was conducted by the rector Rev
J. f. Iagle, assisted by Rev. Mr.
,, Orpen, of New York. A large pro
cession of sorrowing friends to whom
the deceased had endeared himself by
his many noble and manly qualities
escorted the body to the cemetery
> where it was sorrowfully and tearfully
. laid to rest.
), Wanted.
All the trade we can get. Will Civ
better goods for the same price or sam
e goods for less price than any competition
n DAVIS 4 ROSE.
"UnCIe Toms Cabin"
Griswold's Uncle Toms Cabin
c Company held the boards at Burwel
I Hall last. The weather was yer,
n rainy and the audience was small il
J, consequence. Whether many wer
r kept away on this account or not W
e can not say We did not attend, bu
8 are told that the company is a goo
l. one and the play was well presented
d It is to be regretted that so good
IS company is not devoting its time an
It talents to better play-one les
a Objectionable than the pictures poste
g about town show this to be. The en-
e aimed at when Mrs. Stoves book wa
l. written has been accomplished.
t. that it is not necessary now to speal
le A new generation has sprung up sine
le then, who know little and care les
o. about the institution of slavery. I
S the older CUES such scenes as depicte
le on paper, to which we object, are ne
,r pleasant to dwell upon. Then what
S. the good of reviving old memories {
is creating new trains of thought in tn
in directions We fail to see where an
is one is benefited thereby outside IL
Il. company whose only purpose is
rake in the dollars. To a refined, SCI
sitive nature, young or old, man vii
y hands tied across a stake in front, bat
e." barred to the waist and a burly oversee
", with big bull whip in hand, sleeve
ed rolled up, ready to ply the lash. is NJ
III q very pleasing picture to look upo
tn and those representing a fleeing slav
or with men and blood hounds i'll hot pu
suit, are no less shocking to conten
plate. Yet. these were the kind
81 pictures with which the town W;
billed announcing the coming perform
ance. They were an insult to bo
:, white men and black men, and we b
V. lieve were so regarded. In justice
ol the management OF the company Y
io are told that barring the blood houn
~ on the stage and one or two other re
:. lures the performance was less obje
~ tionable than the pictures shown GU
side. IfMr. Griswold is to cOntiu'
n0 his tour through the South let him dl
=. card some of his paper and he W
make more money and gain mo
g, favorable opinions from both races.