New Britain herald., 1928-05-11
FRIEND 0F INDIANS AND OLD WEST DIES Fred C. Monier, Sr, Passes On
 at Age Of S2 Years SURVIVOR OF "0LD GUARD"
Man Who Enjoyed Confidence of :" Buffalo Bill," ''Pawnec Bill'' and
 Other Celebrities Reunited with
 Them by Death.

'ieueilch Charles Monler, Sr., S2 years old, of 175 Maple street, a friend of many of the famous char acters of the old West, died at 10:3O o'clock last night at the New Britain General hospital. He had been ail- ing for some time and for the past week he had been critical with pneumonia.
 Although Mir. Monier had a legion of friends in this city. probably his most intimate friends were those of the old West. News of their passing was always great shock to him. and relatives say that he was deeply affected when he learned Of the death of Joe Miller, one of the three brothers who owned the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. He suf- fered great sorrow when Miller died. sorrow which even exceeded that which followed the news of the death of Buffalo Bill"
 MT. Monier's years of life in this city were filled with activity and accomplishment. Since the day on September 20. 1s45 when he was born to French Huguenot parents in Germany, until his death last night, MT. Monier had experienced almost everything that life offered.
 He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht Monier. When he was years old. his parents brought him 10 this country and they settled in New Jersey. For years he conduct ed sadlery business in Newark, but in 1888 he sold his interests and came to this city to work in the same line under contract with North X Judd Mfg. Co.
 For 30 years he followed his trade as an expert on bits and spurs for the western cowboy trade. He re- signed his place about 10 years aso and had been in retirement since that time.
 He never interested himself in fraternal organizations or politics. but devoted himself to fishing and hunting and was recognized as a leader among the sportsmen in this city.
 Civil War Veteran
 When he was 19 years old he en. listed in the Civil War with the First New Jersey Light Artillery and was later transferred to 2 Rhode Island regiment.
 He was present at the surrender Of General Robert E. Lee. com- chief of the southern army. and took part in the grand review of the army on May 23, 1883, The battle of which he spoke con- siderably was The Battle of Matches Run" The list of engage ments in which he figured is great,
 Married 8 Years
 He ani Mrs. Elizabeth Christ man) Monier. who is 75 years old. observed the 57th anniversary of their wedding recently. The mar riage took place in New Jersey.
 Surviving him besides his wife. are two sons. Fred C. Monier, IT,. and Theodore L. Monier. partners in F. (. Monier & Bro, sporting goods dealers at 42 Main street: a daugh- ter, Mrs. Gertrude NJ. Clark of this city and five grandchildren, all of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Regina Gasser and Mrs. Sybila Kraeuter, of lrvington. N. J., and several nieces and nephews.
 Six members of the sons of Ne. erans association will act as pall bearers at the funeral ',.!,cu held Monday afternoon at ? o'clock at the home. 175 Maple street. Rev, Dr. George w. c. Hill. pastor of the South Congregational church will of- ficiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
 The remains will be at B. C. Por- ter Sons until Sunday night when