Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-24

MRS. CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, october ai.-Mrs,
Charles Warren Fairbanks. wife of the
former Vice President. died at her home
here this morning. The immediate cause
of death was pneumonia.
She leaves her husband and five chill
dren all OF whom except Frederick. who
is on his way from California, were at
her bedside.
Mrs. Fairbanks served two terms as
president general of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. The children
are: Adelaide wife OF Lieut. John w.
Timmons. L. s. ~: Warren c., Frederick.
Richard and Robert.
Was Accomplished Hostess.
Mrs. Fairbanks was considered one OF
the most delightful hostesses which Of
fetal society at the capital has ever
known.
She was thoroughly prepared for the
wider sphere which her husbands cleo
ton to the Vice Presidency brought about.
for as q senator s wife she had made a
wide acquaintance.
The Washington residence of the family
was at the southwest corner OF Massa-
chusetts avenue and 18th street, but when
the new HDnOTS came II cnanRe was MADE
to a larger house. the present Russian
embassy at the Avenue of the Presidents
and X street. There she extended cordial
greetings to thousands on her days at
home. and on more special occasions en-
tertained In notably elegant manner.
Showed Business Ability.
Mrs. Fairbanks election twise as pres
ident general of the Daughters of the
ID
business well as her social energy.
Her career followed two terms as a
vice president general. and was greatly
admired. Her interest in the erection OF
the present home of the ID. n. X. in this
city was marked. She handled and
worked hard toward its realization. and
keenIy enjoyed the result when the cor
ner stone of the building was laid in
April, 1904.
Mrs. Fairbanks was Miss Cornelia
Cole. daughter OF Judge Philander l..
Cole. prominent in Ohio and elsewhere
as a pioneer and ardent advocate of the
higher education for women. She was
entered in the Wesleyan College, Ohio.
a CO. educational institution. to which
her future husband. Charles Warren
Fairbanks. also came as student.
Long in Public Eye.
In 1874. two years after graduation.
the couple married and went to In
dianapolis to live. For the most part
of the intervening years the life of
Airs. Fairbanks was much I'm the
public eye as that OF her husband She
acquired grace in public speaking and
once addressed large meeting In the
First Presbyterian Church Of this city.
in which she outlined topics OF special
interest and her experiences as q
capital resident. This facility was a
great advantage to her In later days
In her ID. A. r. work and leadership.
Mrs Fairbanks was the first woman APP
pointed on the Indiana board of charities
and also served as director of the
General Federation or Woman's Clubs.
She was for many years the president OF
the first literary club i'm Indianapolis and
was also president of the indiana Soldiers
Aid Society during the spanish war. In
| 1901 she was president OF the American
League of the Junior Republic In Wash
! ington, l.. G.
Following Mr.. Fairbanks retirement
| from public office he and his wife made
a trip around the world during 1909 and
1910. They Travelled considerably since
, In this country, and airs. Fairbanks was
| here less than mnath ago visit to
/! her daughter. Mrs. John w TimIaons.