The Bourbon news., 1913-04-18
Charles D. Webb Succumbs to
= Illness.

Wild Bright disease, anC recently
suffered several severe spells, from
which he rallied. only to be stricken
again about four weeks ago and
from which he never recovered.
His condition several days ago as
sumed critical stage, causing much
apprehension among the members of
his family and numerous friends, and
Tuesday evening 1t became apparent
the end was close at hand. At inter
walls he was unconscious, but frequent
ly there was a very noticeable change,
which gave evidence of his recognizing
those who had tendery cared for him
during the many days through which
he fingered.
Everything known to medical science
was done to relieve his suffering. but
the tender care he received from low
ing hands, was to no avail.
The members of his family, with the
exception of his devoted mother, who
is confined to.her home with illness,
were at his bedside when he entered
into the peaceful sleep that knows no
wakening.
Mr.. Webb was son of the late Will
| liam Webb, who for yea-s conducted d
grocery business in this city. He be-
ganihis career in a printing uffice. un-
der the late F. IL. McChesney, and
! was for a number of years in the en-
ploy OF the late Col. ohm G. Craddock.
He was at one time regarded as the
swittest type setter in Kentucky. In
after years he worked on the Kansas
City, Mo-, Journal, and when he re-
turned to Kentucky he held a local
position with the Adams Express Co.
Mr. Webb's political career began in
1889, when he was elected Mayor OF
Paris, fwhen he succeeded the slate
Mayor Chambers. In this capacity he
served the city for four years when
with a change in the constitution
which created tbs Office of Police
Judge, he became a candidate for that
position and was elected without oppo-
sition.
When his term OF office expired he
was reelected in the face of strong
opposition He was defeated in the
primary election following by Judge
E. /. Hinton.
At the expiration of the term Of his
office he was employed by the News in
the capacity of city editor, position
he held until three years ago, when he
resigned to go into business for him
self. purchasing the establishment OF
the Paris Book Co., which until strick-
en- with his late illness, he conducted
very successfully.
About four years ago Mr.. Webb was
united in marriage to Miss Georgia
Fithian, daughter of the late DR.. Joe
Fithan, who with his mother, Mrs
Mary G. Webb. and two brothers, Mr.
William H. Webb, Clerk of the Bnur-
hon Circuit Court, and Mr.. Frank P.
Webb. an L. and N. passenger con-
ductor. survives.
MIR. Webb was born in this city on
March 2, 1853, and only few weeks
ago passed his fifty-ffth year in life.
Being of a kindly disposition, Mr..
Webb made many friends who will
mourn his loss. He was genial and
cordial, enjoying wide acquaintance,
and the scores who were numbered
among his most intimate friends. will
feel keenly his demise.
He was asmember of sthe Presbyte-
rian Church. confessing faith in youth.
Until his marriage he lived at the
home of his mother, to whom he dis
played a beautiful devotion.
The funeral services will take place
in Paris cemetery this morning at
| 10 80. Services by Rev. F. j. Cheek,
assisted by Rev. B. NJ. Shive. -
The pall-bearers will tbe: c. IN.
Fithian, Newt. Mitchell. W. w. Mitch
ell, DR.. e. G. Daugherty. DR.. M. H.
Daley, Geo. R. Bel, Frank Lowry
and N. F. Brent.
BOURBON BAR PASSES RESO-
LUTIONS
At meeting of the Bourbon bar,
held at the court house yesterday, the
following resolutions of respect upon
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to take from our midst our friend
and fellow worker, Judge Charles d.
Webb. and whereas, he as member
of the Bourbon bar and faithful in the
discharge of the duties that deyolved
upon him.
Now, therefore be it resolved:
First That we mourn with the en-
tire community and especially with
mis- beloved family his untimely death
and realize that the community has
lost one of its good citizens and the
bar association of this county a use
| full member.
| DC ~ ICSOlNcU Jfldt
we tender to his beloved wife and
family our sincere sympathy in this
their hour of sorrow.
--..Thlrd-Be it further resolved that a
copy of these resolutions be sent to
the family of the deceased. and a copy
of the same be spread upon the rec
ords of the Bourbon Circuit Court
and that the first day of the June term
of the Bourbon Circui: Court be set
aside as memorial day in honor of
the deceased.
| Fourth-Be it further resolved that
copy of these resolutions be fur
nished to the newspapers of the county
with the request that they publish
them.
JNO. WILLIAMS,
CLAUDE M. THOMAS,
REU BEN HUTCHCRAFT
House-Cleaning Time.