Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1885 — On The Death of Charles F. Downing. [ARTICLE]

On The Death of Charles F. Downing.

Geneva, (Neb.) Review. Charles F. Downing was born in the town of Rensselaer, Jasper county. Ind. November 1, 1863, and died at Colorado City, Colorado, August 18, 1885. Mr. Downing came to Geneva two years ago lat May and entered the employ of J. E. Mack, as a barber. About a year ago last June he began business for himself by opening a barber shop and confectionery store which he carried on very sucessfully until > compelled to desist on account of failing health. Last Christmas be was married to Miss Laura Shumway and her loving ewe brought him through' the many low spells when it seemed as though -ha booMnot live. Four weeks ago in company with his fath-er-in-law, he started to Colorado in hopes that the pure mountain air would biing him relief, but that- dread disease, consumption, had too firnpa hold to be loosened. Although >it was plain to eyeryone that he could not last long, .still his death was sudden and news , could hardly be realized. The remains were brought to -Geneva—and—buried last Thursday morning.. Rev. Burr conducted the services which were held at the louse and attended by a very large audience. His popularity and esteem was further attested hy a virtual suspension of business until the funeral was over. The witnesses in the cases of tie Travelers’ Insurance Co. versus Ak Si Dent A 1 Inju-re in this bailiwick, are all well tmJwn ami liv. araoug us. They comprise merchants, mechanics, farmers, laborers, cattle dealers, clerks, rail road employees and druggists. More than 50 cases have already been tried and disposed of, upon ex parte evidence, with the company’s agents tor judge and jury*men. in every case the claimant ha.been awarded and paid the full amount of his or her claim. It will surgrise many that Ihese claims, paid at ensselaer, aggregate thousands of dollars. The money lists been paid to the injured, except in one case, it was paid to his widow. The names of - claimants and the amount reseived by each are recorded in a book for that purpose, and open to the inspection of the public. It demonstrates the wisdom of accident insurance, which can be bought in an}' quantity to suit 'UBS*"purchaser. at the Loan and Insurance Bureau. Frank W. Babcock. Agent.