CHARLES, Vida YOUNG 1886-1923

CHARLES, YOUNG, BRUGGEMEYER, MCFADDEN, COLESON

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 5/23/2010 at 22:39:23

Fairfield Ledger-Journal
Monday March 26, 1923

MRS. R. CHARLES DIED YESTERDAY
Funeral Services Tomorrow Morning at 10:30 From Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Vida CHARLES, wife of Raymond J. CHARLES, one of the proprietors of the Charles & Bruggemeyer Motor company, died yesterday morning at 9:30 oclock at her home, 311 West Adams. She was taken ill Friday and her condition was thought to be much improved, when she became suddenly ill yesterday morning and soon passed away.

Mrs. CHARLES was the daughter of George and Jennie YOUNG and was born December 5 (sic. other sources use 15), 1886 in Blue Spring, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Mr. CHARLES, February 20, 1909 in Bloomington, Ill., where they made their home for a few months before coming to Fairfield where they have since resided. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves five small children, the youngest one being four years old. They are Jeanette, Richard, Raymond Jr., Henley, and Alene. She also leaves her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. C. McFADDEN and Mrs. Paul COLESON of this city, Clarence YOUNG of Dallas, South Dakota and O. M. YOUNG of Davenport. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church and she was affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star, the Rebekah lodge and the Yeoman lodge.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 oclock from the Presbyterian church in charge of her pastor, Dr. C.L. Tennant, who will be assisted by Rev. H. Sears Thomson. The remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery, the O. E. S. having charge of the service at the grave.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to these surnames.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Monday, March 26, 1923
Page 6, Columns 1, 2 and 3

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

... --O. M. YOUNG of Davenport was called here last night by the death of his sister, Mrs. Raymond CHARLES. ...

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... Just Among Ourselves

... --Charles YOUNG of Dallas, South Dakota is expected here tonight to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Raymond CHARLES. ...

... --all the garages of the city will be closed tomorrow forenoon from 10:30 until noon on account of the funeral of Mrs. Raymond CHARLES. ...

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... ATTENTION

All members of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion are requested to meet at Legion hall, Tuesday a.m. at 10 oclock prompt, to attend the services of our Sister Mrs, Vida CHARLES.
72-1t Mrs. A. W. Gaumer, President.

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"The Daily Ledger-Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Tuesday, March 27, 1923
Front Page, Column 6

MRS. RAYMOND CHARLES FUNERAL THIS MORNING

The last rites for Mrs. Raymond J. CHARLES, who passed away suddenly Sunday morning at 9:30 oclock at her home, 311 West Adams, were held this morning at 10:30 oclock in the Presbyterian church. Dr. C. L. Tennant, pastor of the Methodist church assisted by Rev. H. Sears Thomson conducted the services. The members of the various organizations of which she was a member attended the funeral in a body. Interment took place in Evergreen cemetery, the Eastern Stars having charge of the services there.

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"The Daily Ledger-Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Tuesday, March 27, 1923
Page 8, Column 2

Just Among Ourselves

... --P. E. Zihlman of Brighton, L. E. Zihlman and Ben Diers of Lockridge were in the city today to attend the funeral of Mrs Raymond J. CHARLES. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Wednesday, March 28, 1923
Page 8, Column 1

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

... Mr. and Mrs. George D. Johnston of Birmingham were in the city yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Raymond J. CHARLES. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, March 29, 1923
Front Page, Column 6

MRS. RAYM'D CHARLES DEAD AFTER ILLNESS OF BUT A EW DAYS

Mrs. Raymond CHARLES died suddenly morning at her home, 311 West Adams street, after an illness of only a couple of days. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, at the First Presbyterian church, and were conducted by Dr. C. L. Tennant, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which she was a faithful member, assisted by Rev. H. Sears Thomson, pastor of the Presbyterian church.

Mrs. CHARLES was known to her many friends as Vida YOUNG-CHARLES, and was the daughter of Mr. and MRs. Geo. YOUNG, who reside on East Washington street in this city. She was born December 5, 1886, in Blue Springs, Nebr., but had spent the greater part of her life in Fairfield.

She married Raymond CHARLES February 20, 1909, in Bloomington, Ill., and after a few months they came to Fairfield to make their home. To them were born five children, all of whom with their father, survive. They are: Jeanette, Richard, Raymond, Jr., Henley and Arlene. Beside her own family, Mrs. CHARLES is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. YOUNG; two sister (sic), Mrs. W. C. McFADDEN and Mrs. Paul COLESON, both of this city; and two brothers, Clarence YOUNG, of Dallas, S. D., and O. M. YOUNG, of Davenport.

Mrs. CHARLES was affiliated with the O. E. S. chapter, the Brotherhood of American Yeoman, Fairfield Rebekah lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was popular among her acquaintances and her death is genuinely regretted.

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"The Weekly Ledger-Journal"
Fairfield, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1923
Front Page, Column 5

MRS. RAYMOND CHARLES FUNERAL THIS MORNING

The last rites for Mrs. Raymond J. CHARLES, who passed away suddenly Sunday morning at 9:30 oclock at her home, 311 West Adams, were held this morning at 10:30 oclock in the Presbyerian church. Dr. C. L. Tennant, pastor of the Methodist church assisted by Rev. H. Sears Thomson conducted the services. The members of the various organizations of which she was a member attended the funeral in a body. Interment took place in Evergreen cemetery, the Eastern Stars having charge of the services there.

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RKT's Note: Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 2nd. 064