BUSY LIFE IS ENDED;
A. BION BOGGS DEAD.
Manager for Many Years of Department Store of Boggs & Buhl.
A. Bion Boggs.
A BION BOGGS, for many years general manager of the department store of Boggs & Buhl, Allegheny, died at the family residence, Avalon, early yesterday morning. He was 48 years old and was for years prominent in the public and church affairs of his home. Mr. Boggs had been in poor health for some time. Friday his family thought that he had shown signs of improvement and were much encouraged. Then, without warning, he suddenly collapsed, became unconscious, and after lingering until 1:41 o'clock yesterday morning passed away.
March 7 Mr. Boggs was taken to Philadelphia to undergo an operation, which Physicians decided was the only hope of saving his life. At the hospital, the specialist decided there was no hope of a successful operation and Mr. Boggs was brought home In a special car. During his absence the family had moved to their new house in Dixon avenue, Avalon. Mr. Boggs had often remarked to the family that he was afraid he would never be able to make an Inspection of the new home.
Mr. Boggs was born In Evans City, Butler county, and first began business as a clerk in his father's store at Kennerdell. When he was 17 years old he came to Pittsburg and entered into employ of Boggs & Buhl, the senior member of this firm, R. H. Boggs, being a relative. His ability soon placed him in a more responsible position and after a time he became general manager. He was married to Miss Emma Gibson, of Allegheny. He became active in the Avalon Presbyterian Church and was fleeted a trustee, but because of the many duties incidental to his business he resigned, though not before he had helped in tho building of the new church, lately erected by that congregation.
Mr. Boggs was a member of the Ben Avon council until two years ago. He saw the council through its fight for a sewerage system and electric lighting, and it was largely due to his persevering efforts that the town achieved these benefits. His charitable work was conducted in a quiet way, and it is said in Ben Avon that he so disliked publicity That Often people knew nothing of his contributions to worthy causes. Be was a director of the Avalon bank.
Many friends called at the Boggs home yesterday. Mrs. W. F. Gibson, of Westchester, Ill., a sister, arrived in the afternoon. Besides her, Mr. Boggs is survived by his wife and one son, Lawrence G. Boggs. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Hamilton De Lorma Boggs, of Chicago: J. P. Boggs. of Cleveland; A. E. Boggs. of East End, this city; Charles C. Boggs. of Avalon; Miss Edna E. Boggs and Miss Emma Boggs.
The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. C. H. Dunlap, pastor of the Avalon Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The interment in Oakdale cemetery will be private.
Published in the Pittsburgh Daily Post on Sunday, April 15, 1906 on page 2.
Note that the newspaper states burial in Oakdale, however, his Certificate of Death places him here in this cemetery. csb
This Memorial created and transcribed by: Carolyn Boggs Burt
A. BION BOGGS DEAD.
Manager for Many Years of Department Store of Boggs & Buhl.
A. Bion Boggs.
A BION BOGGS, for many years general manager of the department store of Boggs & Buhl, Allegheny, died at the family residence, Avalon, early yesterday morning. He was 48 years old and was for years prominent in the public and church affairs of his home. Mr. Boggs had been in poor health for some time. Friday his family thought that he had shown signs of improvement and were much encouraged. Then, without warning, he suddenly collapsed, became unconscious, and after lingering until 1:41 o'clock yesterday morning passed away.
March 7 Mr. Boggs was taken to Philadelphia to undergo an operation, which Physicians decided was the only hope of saving his life. At the hospital, the specialist decided there was no hope of a successful operation and Mr. Boggs was brought home In a special car. During his absence the family had moved to their new house in Dixon avenue, Avalon. Mr. Boggs had often remarked to the family that he was afraid he would never be able to make an Inspection of the new home.
Mr. Boggs was born In Evans City, Butler county, and first began business as a clerk in his father's store at Kennerdell. When he was 17 years old he came to Pittsburg and entered into employ of Boggs & Buhl, the senior member of this firm, R. H. Boggs, being a relative. His ability soon placed him in a more responsible position and after a time he became general manager. He was married to Miss Emma Gibson, of Allegheny. He became active in the Avalon Presbyterian Church and was fleeted a trustee, but because of the many duties incidental to his business he resigned, though not before he had helped in tho building of the new church, lately erected by that congregation.
Mr. Boggs was a member of the Ben Avon council until two years ago. He saw the council through its fight for a sewerage system and electric lighting, and it was largely due to his persevering efforts that the town achieved these benefits. His charitable work was conducted in a quiet way, and it is said in Ben Avon that he so disliked publicity That Often people knew nothing of his contributions to worthy causes. Be was a director of the Avalon bank.
Many friends called at the Boggs home yesterday. Mrs. W. F. Gibson, of Westchester, Ill., a sister, arrived in the afternoon. Besides her, Mr. Boggs is survived by his wife and one son, Lawrence G. Boggs. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Hamilton De Lorma Boggs, of Chicago: J. P. Boggs. of Cleveland; A. E. Boggs. of East End, this city; Charles C. Boggs. of Avalon; Miss Edna E. Boggs and Miss Emma Boggs.
The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. C. H. Dunlap, pastor of the Avalon Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The interment in Oakdale cemetery will be private.
Published in the Pittsburgh Daily Post on Sunday, April 15, 1906 on page 2.
Note that the newspaper states burial in Oakdale, however, his Certificate of Death places him here in this cemetery. csb
This Memorial created and transcribed by: Carolyn Boggs Burt
BUSY LIFE IS ENDED;
A. BION BOGGS DEAD.
Manager for Many Years of Department Store of Boggs & Buhl.
A. Bion Boggs.
A BION BOGGS, for many years general manager of the department store of Boggs & Buhl, Allegheny, died at the family residence, Avalon, early yesterday morning. He was 48 years old and was for years prominent in the public and church affairs of his home. Mr. Boggs had been in poor health for some time. Friday his family thought that he had shown signs of improvement and were much encouraged. Then, without warning, he suddenly collapsed, became unconscious, and after lingering until 1:41 o'clock yesterday morning passed away.
March 7 Mr. Boggs was taken to Philadelphia to undergo an operation, which Physicians decided was the only hope of saving his life. At the hospital, the specialist decided there was no hope of a successful operation and Mr. Boggs was brought home In a special car. During his absence the family had moved to their new house in Dixon avenue, Avalon. Mr. Boggs had often remarked to the family that he was afraid he would never be able to make an Inspection of the new home.
Mr. Boggs was born In Evans City, Butler county, and first began business as a clerk in his father's store at Kennerdell. When he was 17 years old he came to Pittsburg and entered into employ of Boggs & Buhl, the senior member of this firm, R. H. Boggs, being a relative. His ability soon placed him in a more responsible position and after a time he became general manager. He was married to Miss Emma Gibson, of Allegheny. He became active in the Avalon Presbyterian Church and was fleeted a trustee, but because of the many duties incidental to his business he resigned, though not before he had helped in tho building of the new church, lately erected by that congregation.
Mr. Boggs was a member of the Ben Avon council until two years ago. He saw the council through its fight for a sewerage system and electric lighting, and it was largely due to his persevering efforts that the town achieved these benefits. His charitable work was conducted in a quiet way, and it is said in Ben Avon that he so disliked publicity That Often people knew nothing of his contributions to worthy causes. Be was a director of the Avalon bank.
Many friends called at the Boggs home yesterday. Mrs. W. F. Gibson, of Westchester, Ill., a sister, arrived in the afternoon. Besides her, Mr. Boggs is survived by his wife and one son, Lawrence G. Boggs. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Hamilton De Lorma Boggs, of Chicago: J. P. Boggs. of Cleveland; A. E. Boggs. of East End, this city; Charles C. Boggs. of Avalon; Miss Edna E. Boggs and Miss Emma Boggs.
The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. C. H. Dunlap, pastor of the Avalon Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The interment in Oakdale cemetery will be private.
Published in the Pittsburgh Daily Post on Sunday, April 15, 1906 on page 2.
Note that the newspaper states burial in Oakdale, however, his Certificate of Death places him here in this cemetery. csb
This Memorial created and transcribed by: Carolyn Boggs Burt
A. BION BOGGS DEAD.
Manager for Many Years of Department Store of Boggs & Buhl.
A. Bion Boggs.
A BION BOGGS, for many years general manager of the department store of Boggs & Buhl, Allegheny, died at the family residence, Avalon, early yesterday morning. He was 48 years old and was for years prominent in the public and church affairs of his home. Mr. Boggs had been in poor health for some time. Friday his family thought that he had shown signs of improvement and were much encouraged. Then, without warning, he suddenly collapsed, became unconscious, and after lingering until 1:41 o'clock yesterday morning passed away.
March 7 Mr. Boggs was taken to Philadelphia to undergo an operation, which Physicians decided was the only hope of saving his life. At the hospital, the specialist decided there was no hope of a successful operation and Mr. Boggs was brought home In a special car. During his absence the family had moved to their new house in Dixon avenue, Avalon. Mr. Boggs had often remarked to the family that he was afraid he would never be able to make an Inspection of the new home.
Mr. Boggs was born In Evans City, Butler county, and first began business as a clerk in his father's store at Kennerdell. When he was 17 years old he came to Pittsburg and entered into employ of Boggs & Buhl, the senior member of this firm, R. H. Boggs, being a relative. His ability soon placed him in a more responsible position and after a time he became general manager. He was married to Miss Emma Gibson, of Allegheny. He became active in the Avalon Presbyterian Church and was fleeted a trustee, but because of the many duties incidental to his business he resigned, though not before he had helped in tho building of the new church, lately erected by that congregation.
Mr. Boggs was a member of the Ben Avon council until two years ago. He saw the council through its fight for a sewerage system and electric lighting, and it was largely due to his persevering efforts that the town achieved these benefits. His charitable work was conducted in a quiet way, and it is said in Ben Avon that he so disliked publicity That Often people knew nothing of his contributions to worthy causes. Be was a director of the Avalon bank.
Many friends called at the Boggs home yesterday. Mrs. W. F. Gibson, of Westchester, Ill., a sister, arrived in the afternoon. Besides her, Mr. Boggs is survived by his wife and one son, Lawrence G. Boggs. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Hamilton De Lorma Boggs, of Chicago: J. P. Boggs. of Cleveland; A. E. Boggs. of East End, this city; Charles C. Boggs. of Avalon; Miss Edna E. Boggs and Miss Emma Boggs.
The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. C. H. Dunlap, pastor of the Avalon Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The interment in Oakdale cemetery will be private.
Published in the Pittsburgh Daily Post on Sunday, April 15, 1906 on page 2.
Note that the newspaper states burial in Oakdale, however, his Certificate of Death places him here in this cemetery. csb
This Memorial created and transcribed by: Carolyn Boggs Burt
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