Evening journal., 1898-06-08
DEATHS SHINING MARK
Charles Baird Died Suddenly
This Morning of Pneumonia.
BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS CAREER
WAS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
OF EDUCATION AND A HIGHLY
RESPECTED CITIZEN-F1lAGS ON
SCHOOLS AT EALJF-NIAST.

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SCHOOLS AT EADF-MAST.
Another Of Wilmington's foremost
sons has passed away in the death OF
Charles Baird, president Of the Board
Of Education, which occurred this
morning at 3 O'Clock at his home, No.
900 Tatnall street. Mr. Baird contract
ed a slight cold, which speedily de-
velOped into pneumonia. He had been
ill only about forty-eight hours His
serious condition was not noticed until
about midnight, when DIR. H. ]. Stubbs
was called. All possible medical as
sistancc was given him, but he sank
into Inconsistencies and died. His
family are prostrated with grief. No
definite arrangement has as yet been
made for the funeral.
Charles Baird, a well-known mo-
rocco manufacturer Of Wilmington,was
horn in this city I'M 1885. His early
education was in the common schools
of Wilmington, and his finishing |
studies at the Turner Academy. Mr.
Baird then served an apprenticeship |
as machinast. IN 1857 he became book |
keeper for the firm of Hadden & Peter
son. remaining with them until 1861,
when me engaged in a similar capa-
city with Bush, Clark & Co., morocco
manufacturers Here MIR. Baird re-
manned until 1865. Having thoroughly
mastered the morocco business, our
subject, together with Messrs. Malludtz
and TAYLOR, formed the firm Of Nal
fritz. Baird & Taylor, morocco manu-
nacturers. This firm continued until
May, 1872, at which time MIR. Baird
withdrew, entering I'M partnership in
the same line of business with H. S.
NIcComb. the iafter OCCUPYING the posi-
ton of special partner Messrs. Baird
-and McComb remained together until
the laater's death in 1881, since which
time the subject Of this sketch
rontinred the management OF the busi-
ness individually. Under mis- conservar
dive direction the firm Of Charles Baird
& Co. attained a considerable measure
of success.
Asa citizen of wilmington Mr. Baird
lad always evinced deep interest in
tbe -eity's wrelfaue, being among chs
first I'M any movement for the public
gpod. He never failed to lend his
assistance in the formation Of new en-
terprlses in Wilmington. in MANY cases
giving them both PERSONAL and fnan-
cial aid. Officially, me was elected in
1871 a member of the Board Of Edu-
cation. and in 1881 he was elected presi.
dent OF that body, position he held VI
20 the time OF his death. In genera
hnanecs. he was a director Of the Cen
tral National Bank, position to which
he was elected in 1856. In politics hi
was a. strong Republican, but despit
The desire OF his friends, had refuse'
nomination to AMY office. In religious
nurs1liVs. Mr.. Baird like an his ances
tors. espoused the Presbyterian faith
having Joined that denomination at al
early age. He at first associated him
self with Hanover Presbyteria
Church. Later, when the Central Pres
byterdan Church was conceived, M
Baird was one OF its organizers. II
continued with this institution unit
1858 when he became Interested as ON
~ the founders of West Preslbyterha
Church. I'M which he held life eide
ship. When The Sunday school OF On
institution was organized in 1868 Z
was chosen superintendent, and offic
ated in that capacity up to the time
his death. lie had been Instrument
in the forming nct only OF nc
churches, but Of missions which ha'
dore LASTING good Wilhelm the YOU
Mems Christian Association was
ganized in 1887, Mr.. Baird was elect
president, officiating until F'ebrual
1898, and continuing a dir
tor of the organization. His {
votion during The past Uwer
wears to church and mission work "
rebound to his credit in long years
come. In 1860 Mr.. Baird was united
marriage with Miss Mary M. Seeley
granddaughter Of Ex-Governor Seel
of New Jersey. Mrs. Baird and
children, Robert Seeley, and CIR
naird. survive him. They reside
No. 900 Tatnail street.
All the flags on THE public sch
buildings have been placed at hi
mast. and tomorrow evening tn
viii be a special meeting of the Bo
Of Public Education to take act
with respect TO his death. 1t is pr
abe that tine schools will be closed
Friday, that being the day deci
upon for the funeral.
HONOR FOR KENNEY.
Joseph R. Hawley, RepupAcan'