Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-29
A OF j. 3. BOGGS.
Father Of Harry Bogss Passes Ava,
in His Illinois Home.

The following taken from the Re-
publican-Register of Galesburg, ILL
nois, will be read with interest by the
numerous friends of Harry Boggs in
this city and county. A lack of space
prevents a republication of the entire
article.
Hon. James Buchanan Boggs, for
thirty-two years master-in-chancerv
for this county. and one of Galesburg's
best and most respected citizens, died
after a few days illness at 1920
o'clock Sunday morning at his resi-
dence, on North Broad street. When
the report of his death first gained
circulation Sunday. it was scarcely
credited. The fact that Mr.. Boggs had
been sick was not known, even 10 many
Of his intimate friends, and It was re-
called that only a week or so before
he had been upon the streets, appar-
emily In his usual good health. The
news caused much sadness. In the
Presbyterian church. with which Mr..
Boggs had been so long and closely
related. announcement of his death
was made at the morning service, by
the Rev. w. Hamilton Spence, his
pastor, while the draped pew gave
mute evidence of the sorrow of the
congregation.
DIR. Spence spoke In a deeply SYM
pathetic strain. He said that IL vas
with a heavy heart that he gave the
announcement of the death OF Mr..
Boggs. one so long connected with
that church and so greatly loved and
respected by all. He hoped that all
would show their sympathy and pray
ed that those who were so suddenly
afflicted would be sustained by the
grace of God. After the services many
expressions of keenest regret were
uttered by the members.
The family received during the day
numerous tenders Of sympathy and
help. Many called at the home and
gave their testimony to the esteem
in which Mr.. Boggs was heia.
In speaking Of the professional and
family life Of the deceased the arti.
Gle says:
Mr.. Boggs soon made a place for
himself as a competent attorney. He
filled the office of city attorney. OF
alesburg In 1862, 65, ca. 6S and SO.
He was a member Of the city coun.
ell from 1879 to 1884.
II is as master-in-chancery that Mr.
Boggs is best known to the people
OF this city and county. He was first
appointed in 1871 and served contin'
uously until last February, a period
of 80 years. So long a term is evi'
dence of the merit and satisfactory
nature OF his service. He regarded
his office not as a political affair, but
as a public trust. He was honest
careful and painstaking. methodical
and accurate, and also was thorough
He was punctual and always In the
office during working hours. It Is the
universal testimony that his ideals
of public service were high and that
he honestly and conscientiously tried
TO realize them. He did not attemp'
the usual political subterfuges lc
maintain office. but let the quality oi
his service speak for him. He was
obliging and courteous and busine5 Is
left with him was not neglected.
Mr.. Boggs was united in marriage
at Galesburg October 5. 1858, to Su
san Cornelia Weeks. daughter OF e
iamin Weeks. He was deeply de
voted to his home and his family re
lations were tender and beautiful
1t was here that the true nobility an
sweetness of his nature was best ex
hibited. He gave his home his bes'
Those passing by within recent week
will recall the charming picture made
by himself and his pretty grandeur
dren. Mr.. Boggs was strongly socia
and all who have been entertained a
his home can testify to the pleasure
there enjoyed.
Eight children were born to MI
and Mrs. Boggs, three Of whom ar
living. Isabel Allison Boggs, Elizabeth
Wharton Dunn. and Harry Hur'
Boggs. of Lewistown, Montana. MI
Boggs also leaves a sister, Mrs. lisa
bel de Schweinitz of Philadelphia, an
two brothers. John Boggs. OF New
castle, Cal. and the Rev. Charle
Boggs. of Richmond, Va.
The funeral will probably be neil
Friday. as his son. Harry, canno