The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-08-16
OF
A PIONEER
c. p. Bilderback, Pioneer and Builder
Died Friday Morning.

The death of Charles Polk Bilder-
back Friday morning removes from
Idaho man whose constructive gen
ius has been woven into the history of
Idaho. Death was caused by ureamic
poisoning.
Mr.. Bilderback was born in Lewis
county, Kentucky, Jan. 20, 1916. He
moved to Illinois in 1854 and was edu-
Gated in that state.
Joining an overland caravan for the
west, Mr.. Bilderback came to Boise
So year ago. In 1868 he joined the
firm of T. E. Logan & Co. one of
Boise's first mercantile establishments,
and continued with the firm until 1874.
In 1875 he became partner in the
| firm of R. Louthan & Co., and that
business was conducted until 1882,
when it was taken over by Post &
| Bilderback
In 1890 Mr.. Bilderback moved to
Emmett and established the firm of
Bilderback & Cartwright, which was
sold in 1898 to McNish & Allen, end
ing Mr.. Bilderback's commercial
career. In 1891 he with others found
ed the First National bank and until
the sale of his stock to DR.. A. F.
Isham a few years ago,was active in
its management. He was one of the
prime movers in the incorporation of
Emmett as village in 1900 and was
the first mayor. Two times in later
years he served as mayor and to his
guiding hand and wise direction the
career of this city along safe chan
nels was due. He was mayor when
the city waterworks system was in
stalled. He never sought the office,
but when an emergency arose, the
people turned to him for assistance.
In 1873 Mr.. Bilderback was elected
treasurer of Ada county and was re-
elected in 1875. He was elected mayor
of Boise in 1880 and in 1882 a COM
missioner of Ada county. During
Cleveland's first term he was Boise's
postmaster. In 1892 ne was elected
commissioner of Canyon county.
Throughout his entire busy official
career he never betrayed his trust or
gave grounds for the least suspicion
of dishonor or unfaithfulness.
In 1875 he married Miss Hattie
Bayhouse of Boise, who survives him.
Four daughters were born to them.
two of whom are living, Mrs. Hattie
Maize, wife of Captain Maize, U. S.
A., stationed in California, and Mrs.
Fay Holverson of this city, both of
whom were present at his funeral.
He was p charter member of Butte
Lodge of Masons and member of the
Knights Templar commandery of
Boise. He was also a charter men,
ber of the Knights of Pythias lodge
of Boise.
Emmett people without exception
deeply mourn his death and sympa-
thize with his bereaved family. He
was man of keen foresight in busi-
ness, of fine constructive ability. He
held high ideals of both official and
private conduct. He endeared himself
to his associates by his sterling in
tegrity, wise counsel and big hearted
ness.
The funeral was held Monday morn
ing on the lawn at his home, amid
the scenes he loved so well and which /
his adept hands had helped to create.
The services were in charge of Butte
lodge and were conducted by Dean
of st. MichaePs cathe-
dral, Boise. After the services the
body was taken by auto to Boise and
laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery
by the side of his two children VINO
had preceded him. The services were
IN charge of the Knights Templar.