The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-27

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CHAS- D. KERR improve his
conoltlon, Mrs Kerr left for Texas last
Monday accompanied by her invalid
nusoano. 1t IS supposed that the long
Journey proved too much for the fail
ing strength OF the suffering man, and
the END came Friday evening, not over
Twelve or fifteen hours after his tedi
Gus trip had been brought to an end.
AT the time Of his death, his faithful
ana devoted wife, who has been con-
stantly at his side during his long i'll
ness, was the only member Of the fam
lily with him. Mrs Kerr immediately
wired her daughter, yudge Brill and
Judge Otis, colleagues Of the deceased
and intimate friends Of the family. of
the death Of Judge Kerr, and the news
was received with the most sincere
grief
Judge Kerr leaves a wife and three
children, Mrs. Lewis j. Hillhouse. Har-
ry Kerr, aged fifteen, and Charles Jr..
aged six. The family resided at 1S4
Summit avenue
Last summer Judge Kerr spent two
or three months at Detroit Lake and ar
Little Falls, Mimi, IN the quest of
health, and the rest appeared to do him
Inuch good Upon his return, about the
lst of October, he-SMass in far better
spirits and thoroughly expected to re-
turn TO the bench in a few weeks. He
was anxious to assume his duties. be-
ing always a conscientious worker and
untiring in his efforts to maintain the
high honor of his responsible position
Judge Kerr, from the day he first
stepped onto the bench. has ALWAYS
been known as an honorable and an
upI1ght Judge. He soon acquired a rem
utat1on for fairness and equity His
felioW men learned to love him for
MS nlgh sense of honor, not only in his
ofhciai capacity, but in his EVERYDAY
life. He was a man of fine mind ond
from early youth displayed marked lit
erary taste. He loved quaintness in
literature, and was an especial lover of
Burns. His library was filed with =
multitude of volumes which presented
simple and quaint studies in human
nature. The nature of the deceased was
strong, yet simple and straight
forward. He was a man who hated q
lie In any form, and who had no SYM
pathy with man who tried to deceive
by word Of mouth. Any man who ever
went to Judge Kerr with the truth
upon his lips could expect fair treat
ment and kind Consideration.
HIS character and personality were
strong. If there were more men in the
community like him, the standard of
manhood would be elevated The rich
est legacy he left Behind was a good
name an honored and beloved memory.
and an unblemfshed record
Judge Kerr's nature was also mark
ed by his open handed generosity to the
DIV IJn IL
thropy which made him loved and re-
spected among the poor. Even the news
boys in the streets have reason to re-.
member Judge Kerr for he was ALWAYS
interested in their welfare and fire.
quently took part in organized efforts
in behalf Of the little fellows
In city and state politics Judge Kerr
was always a prominent figure. He
was often asked to allow his name To
be used for the mayorship, but was
not an aspirant for honors himself. In
state politics he was especially inter-
ested, and during the campaigns OF
Gov. McGill and Gov. Merriam he took
a prominent part. He was known
throughout the state as one of the fore
most orators in Minnesota, and was
much sought for at public and political
gatherings. His powers of oratory were
especially marked in the presence of
juries, where his personal magnetism
swept all before it, His arguments
were clear and simple and lifted the
veil Of doubt from the minds Of the
most obtuse juror.
Judge Kerr has held many important
positions during his life About 1857 he
was county attorney of Sherburne
county. He was also president of the ST.
Paul city county for one term, and for
years was connected with, as president
or member of, the st. Paul city hos
pital board. AS a lawyer he was much
sought after, and is ssaid to have had
the largest practice in the northern two
thirds of the state Of any attorney in
Minnesota.
Judge Kerr married in 1874 Miss
Mary E. Bennett, of Rochester, N Y.
daughter of one of the leading fam
lilies in that city. Three children were
born to them. -
The remains Of the deceased will ar
rive in the city on Tuesday morning
at 7:45 via the Burlington road, and
will doubtless BE received by members
of the Loyal Legion. the G. A. R., and
personal friends. ssss szs
At the opening of the court yesterday
morning. all Of the judges were sit
ting, and it was with much feeling that.
Judge Brill made an announcement of
the death Of Judge Kerr NJ D. Mum
addressed the judges upon the bench
and asked that committee from the
bar be appointed to draft suitable reso-
lutions regarding the death of Judge
Kerr, and to draft a memorial to be.
presented to the court at another time.
The gentlemen suggested for members
of the committee were Judge w. D.
Cornish. Harris, Richardson, NJ d.
NJ unfl. G.. ID. OBMen, John b. Sanborn
Pierce Butler and Albert r. Moore An
informal meeting of the committee
was bed immediately to discuss the
proper arrangements fer the funeral.
which will probably take place on