Flagler, Charles Nelson 1868 - 1899

FLAGLER, UPP, BUTTS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer February 14, 1899, FP C4

C. N. Flagler of Lime Springs died from pneumonia Sunday afternoon Feb. 12th. He with his brother Ira were owners and proprietors of the Bank of Lime Springs. The deceased was a young man of great promise, a gentleman and a most worthy citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer February 21, 1899, FP, C5

Charles N. Flagler-
This has been a sad fortnight in Lime Springs. Scarcely had the remains of Mr. Duerdin and Mr. Thomas been laid away to rest when the shocking announcement was made and sent through the community, county and state that Charley Flagler—than whom perhaps no one in this portion of Iowa was more generally or favorably known—had died of that dread and prevalent disease, pneumonia, the melancholy event occuring{sic} at his apartments in Lime Springs about 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon after an illness of only a week. He was so intimately identified with the Interests of Lime Spring, and so highly esteemed by all, that the announcement of his death left nothing but gloom in its pathway. Many an eye became silently moistened and many a heart touched with deepest sorrow when it was known that genial, loyal Charley Flagler had passed from us forever.
The funeral was held in the opera house Tuesday afternoon, the church not being thought large enough to accomodate{sic} the attendance. The hall was draped in mourning, and embellished with evergreen, and the most beautiful flowers given by friends by whom he was loved and respected. The Masonic lodges of Cresco and Lime Springs, and the K. P. and M. W. A. lodges of this place were in attendance at the funeral, the beautiful Masonic service being used. Remarks also were made by Rev. W. E. McLeod and Rev. F. H. Linn. Mr. Flagler's sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Upp of Chicago, were present at the service. The remains were taken to Milton, Wis., where he was buried. A Masonic service was held there Wednesday, C. W. Burns departing for that point Monday evening to make preparations. The body was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Flagler, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Upp, Mayor Geo. H. Wetter, and Mr. Joe Williams.
Among those from outside who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. F. H. Moss and George Van Leuven of Osage, E. L. Farrington of Winnebago City, Minn., W. C. Farrington of Albert Lea, Miss Laura Booth of Chicago, Theo. Taraldson and O. R. Perkins of Harmony, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lennon of Decorah, Mrs. Neilings of Monona, and M. L. McNally.
The sympathy of all is extended to the relatives in their sad affliction. Charles Nelson Flagler was born December 19, 1868, in Military twp., Winneshiek Co., state of Iowa. He was the youngest of three brothers, but has a younger sister living in Chicago, Ill. Their father died when he was five years of age. He finished the Ossian, Iowa, common school studies at the age of thirteen years, and in the year 1881 his mother and family removed to Milton, Wisconsin, where he entered college and graduated in the scientific course in the year 1888 as the youngest member of his class. His mother died during the same year and he was thrown out upon his own resources very early in life. During the winter 1887 and 1888 occupied the position of principal of the Hubbleton, Wis., public schools and the same position at Castalia, Iowa, in the winter of ’88 and ’89. Soon thereafter he was employed by the firm of Lord & Giswold where he served in the capacity of bookkeeper and draftsman in their office in Chicago for a period of one year, then entering the employment of a law book firm as traveling representative in Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska. In the summer of 1890 he returned to Iowa and formed a partnership with Messrs. Meyer, Carter & Figge of Ossian, opening and commencing a banking business on August 25th of the same year in the first brick building erected in Lime Springs. During the year from March ’95 to March ’96 he was major of Lime Springs, and also master of the Masonic lodge. He is a member of Howard Lodge No. 214, A. F. & A. M.; Shiloh chapter No. 65, R. A. M.; Glen Roy Lodge No. 412, K. of P.; and Cottonwood camp No. 238, M. W. A. Mr. Flagler died Sunday afternoon at one o’clock. He leaves sister, Mrs. H. R. Upp, of Chicago; a brother, Ira L. Flagler, and his grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Butts, of Lime Springs, and other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.—Lime Springs Sun.