The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-03


the Round Table organization and had
been most active in the development
of it in recent years. At meeting
of the members of the Simmons Round
Table called this morning, resolutions
were adopted showing the severe loss
which it feels at his death. These
resolutions follow:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom, to remove
from active working life our friend
and co-worker, Carl Cushing Backus,
who was called to his rest on Thurs
day, December 27, 1923.
Whereas, He represented in many
ways the highest type of manhood,
having spread cheerfulness, warmth and
loving loyalty among his friends and
fellow workers, now therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow our heads
in sorrow over his death, finding in
his departure the loss of a true and
valued friend and the severing of a
link in our great chain of organiza-
ton; be it further
Resolved, That in token of our
sorrow over his loss, we extend to his
widow and children, his mother, father
and brother to whom he meant so
much, the heartfelt sympathy of our
entire organizations; that a copy of
these resolutions be framed and hung
in our meeting room, and that an en-
crossed copy be sent to the widow
Of our departed friend.
May they bring to his family the
~I-4s J. - L.
garization is never forgotten, May
they bring to their hearts and home
testimonial of the respect AMI
love in which he was held by this
organization.
William Lindblom,
Chairman.
Philip Harmon,
Secretary.
Mr.. Backus had also taken leading
part in all of the various ventures
carried on by the Simmons company
for the benefit and interest of its en-
ployees. He was leader in the or
ganization of the Simmons Fire
flies" the dramatic club composed of
Simmons employees which each year
presents a production. He was the
author of ''The African Dodger" and
"The Ooftie," the musical comedies
presented in 1922 and 1923, which
proved so successful in Kenosha and
Milwaukee. In each of these he play
ed a leading part, showing marked
ability as an entertainer, and actor
and endearing himself to the public
wherever he was heard.
Friend of Baseball.
He had also been a great friend of
baseball as developed at the Simmons
plant and had served as an official
of one of the leagues in which the
Simmons team had entered. He was
an associate editor of "The Since
News" paper published for en-
ployees of the company and had done
much to develop this paper.
Mr.. Backus had not confined his
work entirely to the Simmons organl-
cation, having also been member of
the Kiwanis club and of the Kiwanis
ministries. His genial disposition had
won him wide circle of friends in
Kenosha who are thronging to his
home to express their sorrow and
regret.
He was a member Of the Dixon
lodge of Elks and of the Dixon lodge
of Masons. In Kenosha he was the
representative of the Simmons COM
pany at the factory superintendent
league and his death comes as severe
blow to this organization.
Widow and Two Daughters.
On October 81, 1896, Mr.. Backus
was married at Dixon to Miss Mar
garet Williams, of that city, who
survives him. He is also survived by
two daughters, Mrs. j. w. Craddock,
of Chicago, and Miss Margaret Lou
Backus, of Kenosha, by a grandson,
John Carl Craddock, by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Backus, of Dixon,
and by one brother, DR.. Claude Backus,
now of Chicago, and the representa-
tive of Simmons company in the
Orient.