Charles G. Holland 1873 - 1914

HOLLAND, PARKER

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Date: 6/15/2002 at 23:52:12

OBITUARY

Charles G. Holland was born in Polk county, Iowa, September 13, 1873, a few miles southwest of Maxwell, and grew to manhood in this community, being the youngest of four children. He was called to the reward of living an exemplary Christian life here on earth, to the mansions of eternal rest on August 25, 1914: being at the time of his departure forty years, eleven months and twelve days old.

On December 25, 1902, he was united in marriage with Miss Minnie B. Parker. to this union three children were born.

Mr. Holland remained in his native state until 1905, when with his family he moved to Cody, Wyoming, where he lived until in January, 1914, moving at that time to Billings, Montana, at which place he resided at the time of his death, but having purchased a mercantile business at Mt. Ayr, Iowa, was leaving the west to return to his native state.

From early childhood he gave evidence of a religious inclination, and at the age of thirteen made a profession of accepting Christ as his Saviour, at the Mr. Zion Evangelical church, and united with that church later moving his membership to the Elwell United Evangelical church, where it remained until seven years ago, when he took his letter in the the Presbyterian church at Cody, Wyoming. The following was said of him as to his life and work in Cody in the obituary written there: "Mr. Holland had won a large place in the hearts of the people of Cody. His business dealings and fraternal relations made him a dear friend to many of the citizens. The high esteem with which all regarded him is a silent tribute of their love for him. He was active in all that was for the good of the community. When he moved to Billings the local Presbyterian church missed the support of his counsel and co-operation as a trusted officer and layman. The Masonic order in Cody recieved him first into the Blue Lodge, then into the Royal Arch Chapter, and later into the Order of the Knights of Templar. He was held in high regard by all his brother Masons." This tribute from the western city, where he spent nearly eight years of his life, testify to the fact that the Christian life he lived as a young man--in the community, was maintained, with growing usefulness until the end. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie B. Holland, and their three children: Elizabeth Olive, ten years of age; Kathryn May, seven, and Charles Jr., one; his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holland, sister, Miss Olive; brothers, W. B. Holland of near Maxwell, and G. F. Holland, of Collins and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at Cody, Wyoming, by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Walter Baker, on Sunday August 30, 1914.

The body was brought to the paternal E. C. Holland home, near Elwell, on Thursday morning, September 3d, and services were held in the M. E. church in Maxwell, at 11:00 o'clock; the sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. A. P. Walton, of the Presbyterian church, after which the Masonic order took charge of the services. Interment was made in the Maxwell cemetery.

The Maxwell Tribune September 10, 1914