Charles M. BEAN

BEAN, KLINE

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 4/24/2016 at 17:05:52

October 18, 1854 --- December 25, 1892

The profoundest sorrow pervades the community at the seemingly untimely death of our friend, Charles M. Bean. Being a man of robust constitution, his illness was not considered in any way fatal until within a few hours of his death. The sad news of his departure from this lite on Christmas night, was a sorrowful shock to all. He had been with us but little over a year, yet every one who had a personal acquaintance with him recognized his worth.

He was born in Corinna, Penobscot county, Maine, October 18, 1854. He came to Iowa in the spring of 1872, and was engaged in the photographic business for fourteen years. He was married to Miss Joanna J. Kline December 31st, 1873, at Belmond. He entered into the employ of the Fruuden Lumber company at Charles City seven years ago, and was their trusted employee. He came here a little over a year ago as resident manager of the company's yards.

Of the home family there remain his wife and three children—Hattie B. aged sixteen, Arthur, eleven, and Harold, three, to mourn the irretrievable loss of husband and father. He was a consistent member of the Congregational church for ten years previous to his demise. Since his residence here he had been connected with the church and Sunday school work, in the latter of which he was superintendent. The pastor of the church speaks of him as a cordial, friend and brother, and feels his loss an almost irreparable one.

The funeral services were held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, at the Congregational church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. L. Shull delivered a touching eulogy to the memory of the departed friend in an impressive manner that reached the hearts of his hearers in the crowded audience room. The Glee Club, of which he had been a member, and Mrs. Hardin contributed sweet music in the place. Mr. Bean himself stood one short month ago to pay sad ceremonies to another dear friend of the people and church, Mrs. Andrew Wright.

The floral tribute from the Odd Fellows was the emblem of the order composed of roses, carnations, hyacinths and smilax; the Glee Club contributed a lyre of white flowers, and the lady members of the church society had a beautiful collection of flowers. The last earthly remains of our friend Charles M. Bean were sadly yet lovingly interred in the Rose Hill cemetery by the Odd Fellows.

Resolutions of Respect

At a meeting of the Commercial Exchange held last Friday evening the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Divine Ruler of the Universe, to remove from us by death Mr. C. M. Bean, a citizen, who in every relation in life, had endeared himself to the community, therefore be it

Resolved by the Commercial Exchange of Eagle Grove, That in the death of C. M. Bean we mourn the loss of an able, courteous and conscientious member of this association, whose life, if it had been spared, would have been devoted to its best and truest interests. We remember the many qualities of his generous heart, the noble attributes of his manhood; and our citizens will ever cherish with fond and sincere recollection our departed friend, whose upright walk and conversation while among us was the index of an exalted character.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this association, and that a copy be sent to the family of our deceased brother.

BOONE VALLEY GAZETTE-- Eagle Grove, Iowa
January 4, 1893

Source -- Paul Wilde