The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-03
DIR. Vincent BOagni.

VII ouiday inOfHlIlS one OF tn
most conspicuous figures in Opel
ousas passed away from this life
Dr.. Vincent Boagni had outlivet
the allotted time of three scor,
and ten. Sixteen days before hi.
death he had reached the age OF
seventy-siX years. His sickness.
was Of short duration, and while
his advanced age admonished bis
friends and Samily that he coulG
not long resis, the organic disease
from which h had suffered for
many years, his1leath was shock
to the community. He, however,
with a perfect knowledge Of his
condition felt and expressed to
those about hint,that the end was
near at hand.
DR.. Boagni was born in Sardi-
MIA in 1929. He came from a
family who has furnished to his
native land men distinguish
ed in the liberal professions as
we'll as in the army. At an early
age he came to the United States
Endowed with native talents of a
high order, and with the advan-
tages of good education, he
turned his attention to the study
of medicine He became CON
nected, i'll the pursuit of his pro-
fession, with the Charity Hospit-
al in New Orleans, under the tu-
ition of the renowned DR.. Stone.
The great surgeon was not slow
in discovering the talents display
ed by his pupil and prophesied
a great future for him. When
young Boagni had completed his
studies he was urged by his dis
tlnguished preceptor to locate
in New Orleans but he
concluded to cast his lot else
where and settled in our midst.
His ability as physician was soon
recognized, and in Il short time
his practice became large and lu-
crative. In course of time he
Susan Littell, a member
of one of the most distinguished
families in st. Landry. His wife
falling heir to a considerable in
heritance, with accumulations of
his own-fruit of his industry and
talents-he gradually adopted the
life of tinancier. Possessing
wonderful capacity for business
and an unerring judgment of men,
1t 4 glance, his success was phe-
and he was considered
5he wealthiest man in this portion
IF the State. DIR. Boagni was a
strict business man. Faithful
n the performance of his obliga-
ions, he insisted on a strict per-
:ormance of their obligations on
he part of others. He shared |
he fate common to all who lend |
money. Those, who in the hour
# need, had sought his assistance,
vhen payday came and they we're
Unable to comply with the terms
# their agreement, not only
ound fault with him because he
demanded fulfillment of their
ontraet, but were quick in as
'ersing his character.
DR.. Boagni had a remarkable
nind well stored with information
n all scientific subjects. He
,ept apace with all great discov-
ries-particularly in every
hing relating to electricity,
7hich he called the spark of life.
1t one time he was in correspond
nee with leading scientists, and
is views elected their commen-
alton. With a characteristic dig
ity which forbade familiarity,
e possessed great suavity of
1anners; and to those, who were
Intimately acquainted with him,
o one could be more interesting
1 his conversation.
His death leaves a void in this
arish and many are those who
ill regret his passing away for
> him they looked for a certain
rejection, which they fear they
lay not find elsewhere.