Shelbyville Democrat - Tues. May 7, 1929
COUNTY SHOCKED AT SUDDEN DEATH
Edward Boyd Victim of Heart Failure Brought on by Brief Illness of Scarlet Fever. Was Coroner of County.
Seldom have the people of Shelby County been more thoroughly shocked and grieved than following the sudden and untimely death of Edward Boyd, coroner for Shelby County, at his home, 1051 Meridian St., shortly after six o'clock Monday night.
Mr. Boyd was taken ill last Wednesday and was compelled to go to his home, where he had apparently responded to treatment. His illness was diagnosed as a mild form of scarlet fever and his condition was not considered of a serious nature at any time. He was up and about the house Monday and he expressed the opinion several times during the day that he felt much better and believed he would be able to resume his duties within a day or two.
While seated in the living room at his home early Monday evening, Mr. Boyd suddenly became delirious. Mrs. Boyd and his mother were with him and sensing the sudden turn for the worse in his condition they hurried to summon a physician. Before medical help could arrive he had passed away. The illness of less than a week is believed to have affected his heart, which was weakened and failed to survive the stage of convalescence.
Mr. Boyd was born and reared in Shelby county. He was the son of the late Robert Boyd and Mrs. Catherine Boyd. His birth took place January 22, 1892 [this should be 1895] and at his death he was thirty-seven [this should be thirty-four] years, three months and fourteen days old. His education was obtained in the Shelbyville schools and he began the study of embalming when he was a young man. He was graduated from the Askin College of Embalming in Indianapolis and had since practiced the profession in Shelbyville. For the past 9 years he had been with the Charles M.Ewing undertaking establishment in this city and was an asset to that firm through his personality and professional and social ability.
At the time of his death he was serving his second term of two years as coroner for Shelby county, being reelected to the office last year. It was often said of Mr. Boyd that he had made one of the best records ever attained in the office, his official duties receiving instant and undivided attention.
Mr. Boyd had been very active in civic and fraternal circles of the city for many years. He had been treasurer of the Board of Federated Charities the past five years. He was a member of Kiowa Tribe No.199 I.O.R.M. and had served as treasurer. He also held membership in the Haymakers and Pocahontas branches and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Shelbyville.
His marriage with Miss Agnes Rehme, of this city, took place February 23 this year, the couple establishing their home here little more than 2 months ago. Besides the grief stricken widow, he's survived by the sorrowing mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these women in their great loss.
Because of the nature of his illness, the funeral services will be private and will be held at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the late home. Dr. L.O. Richmond, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, where the ritual of the Red Men Lodge will be exemplified.
Shelbyville Republican - Tues., May 7, 1929
EDWARD BOYD DIES SUDDENLY
Note: This article says about the same thing in a shorter version, but also mentions: His mother lived with them; other survivors were an aunt, Mrs. John Cheney, two uncles, Tillson Boyd and William Boyd, all of Shelbyville; and that his father died six years ago.
COUNTY SHOCKED AT SUDDEN DEATH
Edward Boyd Victim of Heart Failure Brought on by Brief Illness of Scarlet Fever. Was Coroner of County.
Seldom have the people of Shelby County been more thoroughly shocked and grieved than following the sudden and untimely death of Edward Boyd, coroner for Shelby County, at his home, 1051 Meridian St., shortly after six o'clock Monday night.
Mr. Boyd was taken ill last Wednesday and was compelled to go to his home, where he had apparently responded to treatment. His illness was diagnosed as a mild form of scarlet fever and his condition was not considered of a serious nature at any time. He was up and about the house Monday and he expressed the opinion several times during the day that he felt much better and believed he would be able to resume his duties within a day or two.
While seated in the living room at his home early Monday evening, Mr. Boyd suddenly became delirious. Mrs. Boyd and his mother were with him and sensing the sudden turn for the worse in his condition they hurried to summon a physician. Before medical help could arrive he had passed away. The illness of less than a week is believed to have affected his heart, which was weakened and failed to survive the stage of convalescence.
Mr. Boyd was born and reared in Shelby county. He was the son of the late Robert Boyd and Mrs. Catherine Boyd. His birth took place January 22, 1892 [this should be 1895] and at his death he was thirty-seven [this should be thirty-four] years, three months and fourteen days old. His education was obtained in the Shelbyville schools and he began the study of embalming when he was a young man. He was graduated from the Askin College of Embalming in Indianapolis and had since practiced the profession in Shelbyville. For the past 9 years he had been with the Charles M.Ewing undertaking establishment in this city and was an asset to that firm through his personality and professional and social ability.
At the time of his death he was serving his second term of two years as coroner for Shelby county, being reelected to the office last year. It was often said of Mr. Boyd that he had made one of the best records ever attained in the office, his official duties receiving instant and undivided attention.
Mr. Boyd had been very active in civic and fraternal circles of the city for many years. He had been treasurer of the Board of Federated Charities the past five years. He was a member of Kiowa Tribe No.199 I.O.R.M. and had served as treasurer. He also held membership in the Haymakers and Pocahontas branches and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Shelbyville.
His marriage with Miss Agnes Rehme, of this city, took place February 23 this year, the couple establishing their home here little more than 2 months ago. Besides the grief stricken widow, he's survived by the sorrowing mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these women in their great loss.
Because of the nature of his illness, the funeral services will be private and will be held at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the late home. Dr. L.O. Richmond, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, where the ritual of the Red Men Lodge will be exemplified.
Shelbyville Republican - Tues., May 7, 1929
EDWARD BOYD DIES SUDDENLY
Note: This article says about the same thing in a shorter version, but also mentions: His mother lived with them; other survivors were an aunt, Mrs. John Cheney, two uncles, Tillson Boyd and William Boyd, all of Shelbyville; and that his father died six years ago.
Shelbyville Democrat - Tues. May 7, 1929
COUNTY SHOCKED AT SUDDEN DEATH
Edward Boyd Victim of Heart Failure Brought on by Brief Illness of Scarlet Fever. Was Coroner of County.
Seldom have the people of Shelby County been more thoroughly shocked and grieved than following the sudden and untimely death of Edward Boyd, coroner for Shelby County, at his home, 1051 Meridian St., shortly after six o'clock Monday night.
Mr. Boyd was taken ill last Wednesday and was compelled to go to his home, where he had apparently responded to treatment. His illness was diagnosed as a mild form of scarlet fever and his condition was not considered of a serious nature at any time. He was up and about the house Monday and he expressed the opinion several times during the day that he felt much better and believed he would be able to resume his duties within a day or two.
While seated in the living room at his home early Monday evening, Mr. Boyd suddenly became delirious. Mrs. Boyd and his mother were with him and sensing the sudden turn for the worse in his condition they hurried to summon a physician. Before medical help could arrive he had passed away. The illness of less than a week is believed to have affected his heart, which was weakened and failed to survive the stage of convalescence.
Mr. Boyd was born and reared in Shelby county. He was the son of the late Robert Boyd and Mrs. Catherine Boyd. His birth took place January 22, 1892 [this should be 1895] and at his death he was thirty-seven [this should be thirty-four] years, three months and fourteen days old. His education was obtained in the Shelbyville schools and he began the study of embalming when he was a young man. He was graduated from the Askin College of Embalming in Indianapolis and had since practiced the profession in Shelbyville. For the past 9 years he had been with the Charles M.Ewing undertaking establishment in this city and was an asset to that firm through his personality and professional and social ability.
At the time of his death he was serving his second term of two years as coroner for Shelby county, being reelected to the office last year. It was often said of Mr. Boyd that he had made one of the best records ever attained in the office, his official duties receiving instant and undivided attention.
Mr. Boyd had been very active in civic and fraternal circles of the city for many years. He had been treasurer of the Board of Federated Charities the past five years. He was a member of Kiowa Tribe No.199 I.O.R.M. and had served as treasurer. He also held membership in the Haymakers and Pocahontas branches and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Shelbyville.
His marriage with Miss Agnes Rehme, of this city, took place February 23 this year, the couple establishing their home here little more than 2 months ago. Besides the grief stricken widow, he's survived by the sorrowing mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these women in their great loss.
Because of the nature of his illness, the funeral services will be private and will be held at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the late home. Dr. L.O. Richmond, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, where the ritual of the Red Men Lodge will be exemplified.
Shelbyville Republican - Tues., May 7, 1929
EDWARD BOYD DIES SUDDENLY
Note: This article says about the same thing in a shorter version, but also mentions: His mother lived with them; other survivors were an aunt, Mrs. John Cheney, two uncles, Tillson Boyd and William Boyd, all of Shelbyville; and that his father died six years ago.
COUNTY SHOCKED AT SUDDEN DEATH
Edward Boyd Victim of Heart Failure Brought on by Brief Illness of Scarlet Fever. Was Coroner of County.
Seldom have the people of Shelby County been more thoroughly shocked and grieved than following the sudden and untimely death of Edward Boyd, coroner for Shelby County, at his home, 1051 Meridian St., shortly after six o'clock Monday night.
Mr. Boyd was taken ill last Wednesday and was compelled to go to his home, where he had apparently responded to treatment. His illness was diagnosed as a mild form of scarlet fever and his condition was not considered of a serious nature at any time. He was up and about the house Monday and he expressed the opinion several times during the day that he felt much better and believed he would be able to resume his duties within a day or two.
While seated in the living room at his home early Monday evening, Mr. Boyd suddenly became delirious. Mrs. Boyd and his mother were with him and sensing the sudden turn for the worse in his condition they hurried to summon a physician. Before medical help could arrive he had passed away. The illness of less than a week is believed to have affected his heart, which was weakened and failed to survive the stage of convalescence.
Mr. Boyd was born and reared in Shelby county. He was the son of the late Robert Boyd and Mrs. Catherine Boyd. His birth took place January 22, 1892 [this should be 1895] and at his death he was thirty-seven [this should be thirty-four] years, three months and fourteen days old. His education was obtained in the Shelbyville schools and he began the study of embalming when he was a young man. He was graduated from the Askin College of Embalming in Indianapolis and had since practiced the profession in Shelbyville. For the past 9 years he had been with the Charles M.Ewing undertaking establishment in this city and was an asset to that firm through his personality and professional and social ability.
At the time of his death he was serving his second term of two years as coroner for Shelby county, being reelected to the office last year. It was often said of Mr. Boyd that he had made one of the best records ever attained in the office, his official duties receiving instant and undivided attention.
Mr. Boyd had been very active in civic and fraternal circles of the city for many years. He had been treasurer of the Board of Federated Charities the past five years. He was a member of Kiowa Tribe No.199 I.O.R.M. and had served as treasurer. He also held membership in the Haymakers and Pocahontas branches and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Shelbyville.
His marriage with Miss Agnes Rehme, of this city, took place February 23 this year, the couple establishing their home here little more than 2 months ago. Besides the grief stricken widow, he's survived by the sorrowing mother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these women in their great loss.
Because of the nature of his illness, the funeral services will be private and will be held at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the late home. Dr. L.O. Richmond, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, where the ritual of the Red Men Lodge will be exemplified.
Shelbyville Republican - Tues., May 7, 1929
EDWARD BOYD DIES SUDDENLY
Note: This article says about the same thing in a shorter version, but also mentions: His mother lived with them; other survivors were an aunt, Mrs. John Cheney, two uncles, Tillson Boyd and William Boyd, all of Shelbyville; and that his father died six years ago.
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