Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-08
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Word was received here Sunday from
Des Moines announcing the death at
four O'Clock that morning of Deputy
State Auditor, Charles II. Day. The
immediate cause of his death was apo.
plexy resulting from protracted, and
violent attack of Brights disease, For
several months past Mr.. Days condi-
ton had been considered critical, and
his death ives not unexpected. The sad
intelligence was received with feelings
of genuine sorrow and regret by his
many friends in this city, each of whom
extend their heartfelt sympathy to the
thus sadly afflicted family and relatives.
Charles Henry Day, eldest child of
Col.George A. and Eliza Day, was born
at Ottawa, Illinois. on June 10, 1851.
At the age Of II years he came with
his parents to this city, which. with the
exception of less than two years; was
thenceforth his home. ~ ..bs..ss
On November II. 1874, he was united
in marriage in this city with Nellie E..
Bronson, his; grandfather, the Rev.
,Alyah Day performing the cerem6ny.
For nearly twenty five years he. was
iR the employ of the American Express
companysaith as train messenger, OF
as Its agent at this place.. "a e
He served as City Clerk Of this city
and as Superintendent Of Its water.
works, for many. years, and, WAS secre-
tary of the Iowa branch OF the Indian
apolis Monetary Commission from Its
commencement to its close. i.
In December 1893 he was rendered
and accepted the eecretaryship Of the
Dubuque Business Mems League, and.
after serving it year or more,.. EN-.
,barked in the real state business.
Last November Hon. Frank F. Mer-
RAM, Auditor of State, offered HIM the
position Of deputy auditor, which he
accepted, and forthwith entered upon
the discharge of the duties of the o1lice.
Several weeks later he was suddenly
taken i'll with what the physicians who
attended him pronounced to be BriEhts
disease, and which resulted in his de
mise last Sunday morning.
lie leaves surviving him his wife and
one child, Clark b. Day; his mother,
Mrs. Geo. Day, of Lerna. ILL.,; one sister,
Mrs. F. B. Gregg, of West Superior; and
three brothers, W. s. Day, of West Su
perior; Geo. A. Day, of Fargo, N. Dak. !
and DR.. Harry Day, of Lerna, ILL.,, all Of
whom, except George, were present at
the funeral. Mr., Day was man Of
mere than ordinary good qualities. lie
was tender and devoted husband, a
kind and indulgent father, a true and
loyal friend and q high minded. aud
public spirited citizen. He was at all
times aad under all circumstances an
honest, honorable man and trueto every
trust reposed In him.
The remains were brought to this
city Tuesday morning, accompanied by
his wife. con, mother, brother Harry;
bis cousin Miss Florence Day, and H on.
Frank f. Merriam and his assistants in
the State Auditors office: j. E. Whelun,
Frank II. Paul, w. NJ. Lewis, Nj. NJ
Robertson, II. J. Norris, b. I. Gun5ler:
son aud j. II. Shepard,
The funeral services were held from
the residence of G. E.. Bronson yester,
day forenoon, under the auspices OF
Hyperion Lodge of <. of p. of this
city, of which the deceased was and and
ever since its organization had been 8
prominent member. Rev. H. w. Tnttle
pastor of the Congregational chuich
preached the funeral discourse. -
| The floral offerings, by Mr.. and Mis-
j. f. Merry of Dubuque; the Stat,
House employees; Chapter v. T. E. o OF
East Des Moines: Chapter A. S. PEG
of this city; Rathbone sisters of Excel
sior Temple and others, were beautiful
In design and variety Of flowers. a,.
The following are extracts from DE.
Moines papers referring to Mr.. Day
"The state house is secluded in gloon
today, because of the death of Charles
Henry Day, formerly deputy state al, Ii.
tor. Although he only occupied hi,
position for few months, he becam,
popular with his fellow employees tAnc
many were the anxious inquiries dlrt CT
ed to his residence as he fingered TO
the past four months on sick BIRD
I The deputies Of the various state de
!, partments drafted resolutions thi
morning to the memory of Mr.. Day an,
the employees of the office will 60 t,
Manchester tomorrow to attend tn
funeral.-News. !:
, aThough Mr.. Days life has been dies
paired Of for several weeks, his forlna
resignation as deputy auditor weul,
not be received by Mr.. Merriam, an
{ J. y. Wheelan, bank examiner, has hrel
temporarily filling the position. Dur
Ing bis short service in the Auditor
nflica Mr. Nav M q 1n -,