Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-13
DR.. L. C. BOSHER,
LEADING SURGEON,
EXPIRES SuQQEMl Y


principles Of surgery and was soon
created full professor OF surgery.
When the University College OF Med
icine was amalgamated with DR.
Hosher's institution he devoted him
self to his chosen field. that Of gcnito-
urinary surgery. Up until few
years ago he was active IN his teach
ing work. only failing health com
pelling him TO retire TO the ncM OF
private practice.
While DIR. Boshcr Is remembered for
his sterling services as n teacher and
clinical expert. IL was In his capacity
as Il developer of Richmond's hospital
facilities that he rendered his great
est services to his native city. First
rs chairman of the hoard of the Old
Dominion Hospital and then rs presi-
dent ofNthc Memorial Hospital Assoc
citation. he was always foremost in the
work OF caring for those who needed
medical aid. For years, while scrv-
ing as "A stan surgeon of the latter
institution. he had complete charge
OF its administration
Upon the announcement Of the clos
ing of Virginia Hospital. Il became
apparent 10 DIR. Bosher and his coll
not accommodate an the cases thrust
upon 1t. so the deceased surgeon took
the leading part in the organization
of the Stuart Circle Hospital Corpora
ton. He was chosen president upon
tho opening OF the hospital in July.
1899
Active In Profession.
Or. Boshcr WAS ever active in nil
N ont
as their chief aim the Improvement
or advancement Of the medical and
surgical professions. AS proof OF his
state and national rank. he was n
member Of the American College of
surgeons, American Surgical Associa-
ton. American Association of Obs;et-
ricians and Gynecologis;s, Southern
Surgical Associat ron. American Uro-
logical Association, Tri-Statc Mcdi-
cal Association. Medical Society Of
Virginia, Richmond Academy Of Med
!cinc and Surgery and Richmond Sur
G!cal Society.
Dr. Boshcr WAS often selected -
his fellow members in the above
named hodics TO take a leading part
IN their work or to III! an elective
cilicc. He was several times p-csi-
Society and the Richmond academy
OF Medicine and Surgery.
While always recognized AZ ono OF
the most able figures IN his field
modcsty always surrounded the late
surgeons achievements. lie had Sc
l.ctcd one OF the most dincul.
branches OF his profession in which
TO specialize, and the dcepncss with
rl hn, tt,nH ;rNsA III,
work from the level of everyday
talk and discussion. according 10 the
doctors who gathered in Dr. Boshcr's
passing away
Contributor To Publications.
DR.. Boshcr had not the time TO be-
come n prolific writer. bu, he made
contributions to many leading text
books and magazines OF his profess
sion. That he appreciated the writ
ten works OF others was shown by
the care which he took To have his
library stocked with the latest edi-
lions as they came from the pub
fishers. Ills care 20 no absolutely up
TO the minute in everything that per-
taincd TO his profession also extend
ed 70 the matter Of surgical :nstru-
"it"'s' ana nc was the poSScSsor OF
the latest devices as fast az they be-
! came known TO the surgical world.
special meeting OF the Richmond
Academy of Medicine and Surgery
VIII he held this afternoon in the au-
d!torium of tho Chamber of Com
mcrce at o'clock 10 pass resolutions
on the death OF DR.. l}oshcr.
DR.. Bosher was member of tn.
Wcstnoreiand and Commonwealth
Clubs and also of the Country Club
Of Virginia. He had been mem
Der of First Baptist Church from
childhood.