Clarence Boyd, son of William Boyd, of Rockville, was killed on the Mobile and Selma railroad in Alabama last Wednesday. A telegram stating this fact but giving no particulars was received by his father. The body was directed sent to Rockville for internment but for some reason this was not done. Communication by telegraph was uncertain, and there was some misunderstanding of messages which left the relatives her in much anxiety for several days. The deceased was born in Rockville 31 years ago. He was one of the first men to volunteer in the Spanish-American war, serving in Capt. David F. Allen’s company the first full company ready for the front at the President’s call. He subsequently re-enlisted and served in Co., “A” of the 38th U. S. infantry. While in the Philippines, where the regiment was sent, he wrote occasional articles for the Tribune which were very creditable and interesting. After receiving an honorable discharge, Mr. Boyd went to Alabama to work for Frank Payne. He then sought employment as brakeman on the railroad with prospect for advancement to conductor. He was a fine soldier, a highly respected young man and his violent death is greatly deplored. - Rockville Tribune, September 20, 1905
Clarence Boyd, son of William Boyd, of Rockville, was killed on the Mobile and Selma railroad in Alabama last Wednesday. A telegram stating this fact but giving no particulars was received by his father. The body was directed sent to Rockville for internment but for some reason this was not done. Communication by telegraph was uncertain, and there was some misunderstanding of messages which left the relatives her in much anxiety for several days. The deceased was born in Rockville 31 years ago. He was one of the first men to volunteer in the Spanish-American war, serving in Capt. David F. Allen’s company the first full company ready for the front at the President’s call. He subsequently re-enlisted and served in Co., “A” of the 38th U. S. infantry. While in the Philippines, where the regiment was sent, he wrote occasional articles for the Tribune which were very creditable and interesting. After receiving an honorable discharge, Mr. Boyd went to Alabama to work for Frank Payne. He then sought employment as brakeman on the railroad with prospect for advancement to conductor. He was a fine soldier, a highly respected young man and his violent death is greatly deplored. - Rockville Tribune, September 20, 1905
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