17 Nov 1898, p 2 - Charles Boughner died suddenly at his home several miles northeast of this place, Sunday. About 7:00 o'clock that morning he was found unconscious in his room by his son-in-law, Link Hebbie. He had doubtless got out of bed about 4 o'clock to make a fire, as was his custom, and was stricken with paralysis, as he was lying in his night clothing on the floor in front of the stove. A physician was summoned, but no human effort could arouse him from the sleep of death ; and he passed away from earth about 11:30 A.M. He was similarly afflicted several years since, but recovered in a measure from the attack. Yet he was apprehensive that the end would come in that manner. Mr. Boughner was a native of Schuylkill county, Pa. He was born June 26, 1819, and while yet a young man came with his parents to this vicinity. January 19, 1843, he married Mary Waltz, a daughter of Jacob Waltz, one of the early pioneers of the State. She died on November 30, 1881. Fifty years ago they moved to the home farm in Harrison township, where was laid the foundation of a prosperous fortune. By economy and good management Mr. Boughner accumulated probably $100,000. This he gave in part to his children, reserving a large amount for himself. Aside from his kindness to his family, Mr. Boughner was not public spirited as the world goes. He did not engage in public enterprises, and grew rather adverse to business cares with advancing years. Not so, however, as a neighbor. In that relation he was kind, and probably stood sponsor for more estates and persons needing bond than any other man in the county. Strange to say, this confidence was never abused, and while he did not charge for his services, he never lost a penny. The intervening years of his life from birth to death - almost eighty in number - were eventful ones, and show plainly what is possible for every American to accomplish. His surviving children are Mrs. Henry Hittle, Mrs. Milt. Bowmaster, Mrs. Harriet Boughner, Mrs. Lon Worl, Mrs. Link Hebble, Wm Boughner and Frank Boughner. A brother, Mahlon Boughner, and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Carpenter, also survive. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church on Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended. Rev. Wesner conducted the services. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
