Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-05
c. R. BEHLER DEAD.
HB EXPIRED LAST NIGHT, AFTER LONG
ILLNESS.
Short Sketch Of BIS Life-Ons Of Whssling's Bss
Known German Oitzsns-0thsr Deaths
Yesterday.

Charles R. Behler died last night at
7:45 o'clock. Mr.. Bshler's health had
been failing for year past, and during
that period he was several times con-
fred to bed. A short time ago ne went
to the North Wheeling for treatment,
and so far recovered that he was able to
resume his duties at the hotel. 1t was
but short time, however, until ne was
again taken i'll. About week ago his
condition became serious, but he rallied
on Wednesday, and the family enter
tanned hopes for his recovery. The
improvement in his condition was but
temporary. He grew rapidly worse
until the end came last ,night. The i'm
mediate cause of his death was brain
fever.
Mr.. Behler was born in Kud Hessen,
Germany, in 1s41, and was in his saith
year at the time OF his death. He emf
grated to this country at the age Of II
years, coming directly to Wheeling. He
learned the barber trade with Victor
Sauvageot, and subsequently engaged
in business. Later be conducted a con-
fectionery on Twelfth street and Market
street, and earned a wide reputation as
a caterer. After giving up the confec-
tionery, he embarked in the saloon bus
mess on Market street, and about three
years ago took charge Of the Howell
House, on Water street, changing It's
name TO the Hotel Behler. In his last
business venture Mr.. Behler was very
successful. He was man OF excellent
business qualifications, and succeeded
in everything which he undertook. DE
was married at the age Of %, TO Julia
Schmitz, who survives him. Eleven
children were the result OF the union,
of whom nine, seven girls and two boys
are still living.
In the death OF Mr. Behler the COM
munity loses an enterprising, progress
sive citizen. He was one Of the best
known Germans in the city, and was
especially popular among men OF his
own nationality. In politics he was
always an uncOmpromising Democrat,
and took an active interest In political
matters. He was elected delegate 10
State convention of his party at
Charleston, and Congressional con-
yention at Moundsville, and was few
wears candidate for Sheriff at
the Democratic primaries. lie
was a consistent Roman Catholic,
and member of the con-
gregation of st. Alphonsus church.
He was one of the founders OF the st.
Alphonsus Society, and was elected first
president of that organization, a posi-
tion which he held continuously for "a
years. A number Of handsome presents
which he received attest the apprecia-
tion of his services by that organiza-
ton. He was also one Of the organizers
of the German Pioneer Society, and
served one term as vice-president and
secretary, respectively. he was also
passive member OF the Opera House
orchestra, possessing the love OF music
characteristic of Germans.
II was Mr.. Behler's social qualities
which were the elements OF his popu-
larity. He was genial, whole-sOuled,
warm-hearted and generous, uniformly
courteous toward all with whom be
came In contact, aud always ready TO
respond to the call OF charity. Few
men enjoy a wider circle Of friendship,
among the German citizens OF Wheel
ing. The loss will be most deeply felt
in the family circle, where his death
was rot entirely unexpected, but new
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The funeral ARRANGEMENTS have not
yet been made, but requiem mass will
be celebrated at st. Alphonsus Church,
and the interment will take place at
Mt. Calvary cemetery.