Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-20
CHARLES H. CAKES,

Ills death was not unexpected by his friends,
nor will the announcement be wholly a sur
prise to the community when coupled with
tho recollection that he had attained the yer.
cradle age Of 70 years.
In the death of Charles Il. Cakes this COM
munity has lost another old settler, who for
| long years has been identified with the best
| interests of st. Paul.
SETTLES IN ST. PAUL.
he located in this city in 1850, and imme-
diately became identified with the business
interests of this city, and continued actively
and prominently engaged as one of our fore
most citizens until 1876, when he retired to the
quiet of home life: As early as 1858 he, with
Charles ". W: Borur, opened banking
be eass one TINS Of city, the which re sSSa
financial institutions of the Northwest, and so
continued until Mr.. Cakes, the surviving mem
Der of the firm, retired from business.
HIS EARLY LIFE.
Long years previous to settling in st. Paul,
MI. Cakes had become familiar with tie land
marks of the State aud can be cltssed as one
of the original, if not the oldest, pioneer who
first opened this vast region of wealth to the
industries of civilization.
Deceased was born at Rockingham, Windham
county, Vermont, on the 18th of July, 1903.
The educational advantages of that remote
time were limited; as compared with
the the .foe Of e asR as sas'y yresn ss5
Charles d. Cakes availed himself until be
reached the age of IL years. Then he started,
with his common school education, for him
self, serving es q clerk in store in his native
town. Serving in this capacity until his 18th
year, he found the opportunities for making
hiR oSrnn had ~
and came West.
EARLY DAYS OF CHICAGO.
As early as 1921 he reached Chicago, then
traders post with two settlers, Mr.. Mckenzie
hr. Bsaulieu. and garrison of one company
of United States troops ct old Fort Dearborn.
Within year Mr.. Cakes accompanied detach-
were charged with the building of Fort
Brady. Here Mr.. Cakes began a
life of activity, which stretched over many
years and extended geographically from Sault
Ste. Marie to the confines of Wisconsin and
over into Minnesota even to its furthest from
tier of to-day.
IN THE wILDs OF MINNESOTA.
At first he undertook the business of trading
in furs alone, but after several years in this
pursuit, he became attached to the American
Fur company, and in the capacity of an agent
he contributed much to the grand success the
company attained.
The perils endured and the adventures en-
countered during this period of his life would
make book Astounding in intense interest, and
even romantically marvellous in some of the
events which could be transcribed.
During these years he traversed and traded
through Wisconsin, and his transactions were
extended into Minnesota.
AN ADVENTUROUS LIFE.
In 1825-26 his headquarters were located
on or near Leech lake, and from this point he
traded with the Indians over an extended dis
trict.
The success attending Mr.. Cakes at this
period of life arose from what characterized
him all through life, square dealing. He gained
the confidence of the Indians by never failing
nerve and determination, even when
| threatened by demands for 'siire water The
! nerve and fortitude of the man is exempli6ed
| by III adventure, which befel him about this
time. In the course of his business he had
been out on tramp, with snow shoes, over the
snow. Returning across Leech Lake, he be-
| came benumbed with cold, and almost frozen,
he despaired of reaching his camp. However,
plucking up courage, he struggled on, and fell
exhausted within hearing distance of succor.
When rescued, he found his feet were frozen
to the ankles. Without surgeon to attend
him. he adopted heroic treatment for himself,
bis frozen feet, without feelings
and then soaking them in alcohol. This orig
! inal method, unknown to the books, saved his
| feet and caused him little or no inconvenience
| after they were thawed.
! THE CHARACTER OF THE MAN,
This incident is mentioned to show some of
the early perils encountered when Minnesota
was wilderness and journeys were made over
the trackless wilds with the stars or prominent
| landmarks alone as guides. Like all old set
tiers, the deceased was full of narratives of the
early days, but he was reticent to his per-
sonal doings or adventures, except when incl
dentally mentioned in connection with some
compatriot of that long ago.
| MIGHT HAVE BOUGHT CHICAGO.
From 1884 to 1888 Mr.. Cakes was engaged in
business near Grand Rapids, Michigan, and
about this time had the opportunity to buy
half of Chicago for a pittance. Parties were
indebted to him in Chicago to the amount of
$4,000, and he visited the place to collect the
debt. Payment was offered in ''red dog
money or block or two on what is now known
as Clark street. He took the 'red dog in
preference to the uninviting swamp land Of
fered. In 1888 he resumed his connection
! with the American fur company, and contin-
ued in service until he settled in St. Paul.
The above account briefly gives the summary
of life which has left its impress upon the
age in which he lived and among the people
| with whom he was associated, of his own and
the new generations he has seen settle around
him.
Els LIFE IN ST. PAUL.
As to his career in this community since
1850, all have been acquainted with his sterling
worth, familiar with his genial disposition
and kindly manner.
tDf$h oy ~,Iv -, -
settled Minnesota, and with some few examples
left, present man worthy of imitation by the
present generation.
As stated, he died yesterday. Two weeks
ago he was seized With an attack of erysipelas,
which, at first, it was supposed his iron con.
Saturday this hope was kindled afrest
by the indications of rally, which
inclined all to believe his recovery was only
question of few days. However, relapse oc
curing, the disease assumed q more virulent
form, and at 2 o clock yesterday be succumbed
the disease having enveloped his heart.
During his sickness he has been unremit
and has been ninistered to by his family; hi
dsuRhterimrs. Russell and Mrs. Van Etten bein!
ct his bedside.
Deceased was twice married. By his frs
wife he had four children, two of whom, Mrs
Jeremiah Russell, of Sank Rapids, and Mrs
George W. Sweet, of Bismarck, survive him
His second wife was Miss Julia Beaulieu, o
Sault Ste. Marie, to whom he was united il
1881. Five children resulted from this union
one, Mrs. Julia J. Van Etten, widow of Gen
eral Van Etten, alone surviving. Deceased
United with st. Psul's Episcopal church many
years ago, and has been an upright and honor
ed member and consistent Christian.
The expression at the loss of SO worthy
citizen is that of general grief, and the com
munity is unanimous in extending to tn
family consolation and sharing with them tn
sorrow, common alike to all, in 80 serious loss
Deceased, when he quit business, retired on
competency which has doubtless augmented
to handsome fortune.
The arrangements for the funeral have no
yet been made, but will in due time he an
nounced.
To afford immediate relief in asthma, tr,
DR.. Jaynes Expectorant, which acts promptly
by overcoming the spasmodic contraction O.
the wind tubes. and by causing the election o.
the muous which clogs them. For whoopine
cough, Group and hoarseness, this medicine il
equally beneficial; while for all pulmonary ane