Charles N. Curtis

CURTIS

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/18/2001 at 09:19:40

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Curtis, of the United States Express office in this city, are called upon to mourn the death of their son and only child, Charles N. Curtis. He was a young man of 19 years, having been born January 10, 1885, at Bonaparte, Iowa. With his parents he resided at different points in Iowa, and that water town, S. D., his father being engaged in the capacity of station agent on the Rock Island system. In November, 1902, they took up their residence in this city and since that time the deceased has been engaged as breakman on the Rock Island Road. On Thursday evening he was working on the way freight No. 74 at Manly Junction. In some unknown manner he was brushed or knocked off the top of the car. It is suppose that he was thrown against a stock chute, crushing his skull near the left eye. His body was picked up about 15 ft. from the chute. He was in an unconscious condition, and although he lived until 8 o'clock Friday evening, he never regained consciousness. His father reached his bedside early Friday morning. Surgeons from Mason City performed an operation, and every possible effort was put forth in his behalf, but without avail. The remains were brought to the home in this city on Saturday evening. On Monday evening they were taken south of on the 4:40 train to Farmington, the former home of family. A brief service, conducted by Rev. T. E. Taylor, of the M. E. church, preceeded [sic] the sad journey. The funeral proper was held at Farmington on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The death of this bright boy in his early manhood is a particularly sad blow to his parents and friends. He was the pride and idol of the home and around him every interest was centered. His genial nature and kind heart made him well worthy of this affection, and he was a favorite alike in his home and among his fellow companions. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainman, Twin City lodge, No. 56, Cedar Rapids. The I. O. O. F. lodge of this city acted as an escort to the station here, and the Brotherhood took charge of the remains from Cedar Rapids. --Independence paper.
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I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.