Charles’s birth surname was Roberts he was born in November 1855. It is unknown who his birth father was. In December 1860 he was living with his maternal grandparents Edward and Hannah Wilson in Altona, Clinton New York his age was listed as 5. After the family moved to Blue Earth County Minnesota he began using the surname of his stepfather Martin B. Holcomb who died in the Civil War.
C E Holcomb
Death occurred January 22, Due to Bright’s disease. Had been a resident of Buffalo Center for many years.
In last Thursday’s issue of the Buffalo Center Tribune mention of the death of C E Holcomb.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church last Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock the remains interred in Graceland Cemetery. Funeral, services were directed by Rev. O Thompson and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity. Consoling, music was rendered by Supt. and Mrs. C A ??
C E Holcomb was born May 8, 1860 in the state of New York. His Father was killed in the Civil War at the age of thirty, leaving the mother with three small children, two sons and a daughter. The information we were able to obtain is that the family separated and Mr. Holcomb was taken care of by a German family in the state of New York where he was reared to young manhood and required those qualities of character that helped to make him a man of influence, a man, who could count many friends. At the age of 17 years he came to Iowa and in February 1893 came to Buffalo Center and made his home here continuously since.
He established himself in the elevator business first as the firm of Liquin & Holcomb and later as C E Holcomb Elevator. His business grew and flourished and he became closely associated with the people of our city, many of whom have passed the other shore before him. He was not married and was a man of quiet disposition and was highly respected by all who knew him. The sturdy quality of the early settlers was in wrought in the fiber of his being in integrity and kindness.
The deceased was active in the Masonic Lodge for many years and retained a loyal and faithful interest.
He was a man who followed with exactitude the straight line of integrity, honor and regard for his fellowmen. The world is richer through his deeds and words. His remembrance will be treasured throughout the years to come in the memories of friends. “A good name is better than great riches,” says the Book. And this unequaled legacy is left to Buffalo Center and the community.
Death has been expected for sometime and it was only because of an (?) constitution that he successfully continued to hold on life as long as he did. Over a year ago he came down with Bright’s Disease, he apparently overcame the effects to a marked and regained himself again fairly well, after having been obliged to taken his bed for a long time, Last Fall he again took to his bed and since that time he had been confined to his rooms over the First National Bank building. He received the best that medical service, nurses and the devoted care of his personal friends could give him. The last few weeks it was apparent that the thread of life was nearing an end, and the anxious watchers prepared for the final summons which came about noon Wednesday January 22. He had made a heroic fight, but realizing his own condition, realized too that he could not make a successful one. His cheerful and radiant personality will be missed on our streets in the months and years to come.
The Buffalo Center Tribune
Thursday, January 30, 1930
Buffalo Center, Iowa
C E Holcomb
Death occurred January 22, Due to Bright’s disease. Had been a resident of Buffalo Center for many years.
In last Thursday’s issue of the Buffalo Center Tribune mention of the death of C E Holcomb.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church last Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock the remains interred in Graceland Cemetery. Funeral, services were directed by Rev. O Thompson and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity. Consoling, music was rendered by Supt. and Mrs. C A ??
C E Holcomb was born May 8, 1860 in the state of New York. His Father was killed in the Civil War at the age of thirty, leaving the mother with three small children, two sons and a daughter. The information we were able to obtain is that the family separated and Mr. Holcomb was taken care of by a German family in the state of New York where he was reared to young manhood and required those qualities of character that helped to make him a man of influence, a man, who could count many friends. At the age of 17 years he came to Iowa and in February 1893 came to Buffalo Center and made his home here continuously since.
He established himself in the elevator business first as the firm of Liquin & Holcomb and later as C E Holcomb Elevator. His business grew and flourished and he became closely associated with the people of our city, many of whom have passed the other shore before him. He was not married and was a man of quiet disposition and was highly respected by all who knew him. The sturdy quality of the early settlers was in wrought in the fiber of his being in integrity and kindness.
The deceased was active in the Masonic Lodge for many years and retained a loyal and faithful interest.
He was a man who followed with exactitude the straight line of integrity, honor and regard for his fellowmen. The world is richer through his deeds and words. His remembrance will be treasured throughout the years to come in the memories of friends. “A good name is better than great riches,” says the Book. And this unequaled legacy is left to Buffalo Center and the community.
Death has been expected for sometime and it was only because of an (?) constitution that he successfully continued to hold on life as long as he did. Over a year ago he came down with Bright’s Disease, he apparently overcame the effects to a marked and regained himself again fairly well, after having been obliged to taken his bed for a long time, Last Fall he again took to his bed and since that time he had been confined to his rooms over the First National Bank building. He received the best that medical service, nurses and the devoted care of his personal friends could give him. The last few weeks it was apparent that the thread of life was nearing an end, and the anxious watchers prepared for the final summons which came about noon Wednesday January 22. He had made a heroic fight, but realizing his own condition, realized too that he could not make a successful one. His cheerful and radiant personality will be missed on our streets in the months and years to come.
The Buffalo Center Tribune
Thursday, January 30, 1930
Buffalo Center, Iowa
Charles’s birth surname was Roberts he was born in November 1855. It is unknown who his birth father was. In December 1860 he was living with his maternal grandparents Edward and Hannah Wilson in Altona, Clinton New York his age was listed as 5. After the family moved to Blue Earth County Minnesota he began using the surname of his stepfather Martin B. Holcomb who died in the Civil War.
C E Holcomb
Death occurred January 22, Due to Bright’s disease. Had been a resident of Buffalo Center for many years.
In last Thursday’s issue of the Buffalo Center Tribune mention of the death of C E Holcomb.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church last Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock the remains interred in Graceland Cemetery. Funeral, services were directed by Rev. O Thompson and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity. Consoling, music was rendered by Supt. and Mrs. C A ??
C E Holcomb was born May 8, 1860 in the state of New York. His Father was killed in the Civil War at the age of thirty, leaving the mother with three small children, two sons and a daughter. The information we were able to obtain is that the family separated and Mr. Holcomb was taken care of by a German family in the state of New York where he was reared to young manhood and required those qualities of character that helped to make him a man of influence, a man, who could count many friends. At the age of 17 years he came to Iowa and in February 1893 came to Buffalo Center and made his home here continuously since.
He established himself in the elevator business first as the firm of Liquin & Holcomb and later as C E Holcomb Elevator. His business grew and flourished and he became closely associated with the people of our city, many of whom have passed the other shore before him. He was not married and was a man of quiet disposition and was highly respected by all who knew him. The sturdy quality of the early settlers was in wrought in the fiber of his being in integrity and kindness.
The deceased was active in the Masonic Lodge for many years and retained a loyal and faithful interest.
He was a man who followed with exactitude the straight line of integrity, honor and regard for his fellowmen. The world is richer through his deeds and words. His remembrance will be treasured throughout the years to come in the memories of friends. “A good name is better than great riches,” says the Book. And this unequaled legacy is left to Buffalo Center and the community.
Death has been expected for sometime and it was only because of an (?) constitution that he successfully continued to hold on life as long as he did. Over a year ago he came down with Bright’s Disease, he apparently overcame the effects to a marked and regained himself again fairly well, after having been obliged to taken his bed for a long time, Last Fall he again took to his bed and since that time he had been confined to his rooms over the First National Bank building. He received the best that medical service, nurses and the devoted care of his personal friends could give him. The last few weeks it was apparent that the thread of life was nearing an end, and the anxious watchers prepared for the final summons which came about noon Wednesday January 22. He had made a heroic fight, but realizing his own condition, realized too that he could not make a successful one. His cheerful and radiant personality will be missed on our streets in the months and years to come.
The Buffalo Center Tribune
Thursday, January 30, 1930
Buffalo Center, Iowa
C E Holcomb
Death occurred January 22, Due to Bright’s disease. Had been a resident of Buffalo Center for many years.
In last Thursday’s issue of the Buffalo Center Tribune mention of the death of C E Holcomb.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church last Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock the remains interred in Graceland Cemetery. Funeral, services were directed by Rev. O Thompson and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity. Consoling, music was rendered by Supt. and Mrs. C A ??
C E Holcomb was born May 8, 1860 in the state of New York. His Father was killed in the Civil War at the age of thirty, leaving the mother with three small children, two sons and a daughter. The information we were able to obtain is that the family separated and Mr. Holcomb was taken care of by a German family in the state of New York where he was reared to young manhood and required those qualities of character that helped to make him a man of influence, a man, who could count many friends. At the age of 17 years he came to Iowa and in February 1893 came to Buffalo Center and made his home here continuously since.
He established himself in the elevator business first as the firm of Liquin & Holcomb and later as C E Holcomb Elevator. His business grew and flourished and he became closely associated with the people of our city, many of whom have passed the other shore before him. He was not married and was a man of quiet disposition and was highly respected by all who knew him. The sturdy quality of the early settlers was in wrought in the fiber of his being in integrity and kindness.
The deceased was active in the Masonic Lodge for many years and retained a loyal and faithful interest.
He was a man who followed with exactitude the straight line of integrity, honor and regard for his fellowmen. The world is richer through his deeds and words. His remembrance will be treasured throughout the years to come in the memories of friends. “A good name is better than great riches,” says the Book. And this unequaled legacy is left to Buffalo Center and the community.
Death has been expected for sometime and it was only because of an (?) constitution that he successfully continued to hold on life as long as he did. Over a year ago he came down with Bright’s Disease, he apparently overcame the effects to a marked and regained himself again fairly well, after having been obliged to taken his bed for a long time, Last Fall he again took to his bed and since that time he had been confined to his rooms over the First National Bank building. He received the best that medical service, nurses and the devoted care of his personal friends could give him. The last few weeks it was apparent that the thread of life was nearing an end, and the anxious watchers prepared for the final summons which came about noon Wednesday January 22. He had made a heroic fight, but realizing his own condition, realized too that he could not make a successful one. His cheerful and radiant personality will be missed on our streets in the months and years to come.
The Buffalo Center Tribune
Thursday, January 30, 1930
Buffalo Center, Iowa
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