WILLIAM CARLE

CAPT. WM. CARLE VETERAN POLICE OFFICER IS DEAD
Death Came as Relief From Long Suffering Last Night (Photo)
Captain William Carle, veteran member of the Manitowoc Police department
who retired three years ago on pension because of failing health, died
at his home, 1208 South Ninth street, at 10 o'clock last night, the end
coming as a welcome relief from sufferings that for more than two years
have made death only a question of time. Captain Carle was a victim of
cancer and during the past few months he had suffered tortures, his
strong constitution warding off death when it would have been a mercy
to him. The end came peacefully while Mr. Carle was sleeping.
TERROR OF EVIL DOERS
Appointed a member of the police force on April 29, 1885, when he served
as a night watchman under Robert Blake, the decedent continued a member
of the department up to October 12, 1918-thiry-seven years-when his
health forced his retirement and he was placed on the pension list. For
many years he held rank of captain in the department and was known as a
terror to evil doers. Captain Carle was in charge of the city's tramp
station for a long term of years and the place was known as Carle's
hotel and he took pride in his management. He was particularly active
in keeping the city free of tramps and after one or two visits the boes
gave Manitowoc a wide birth, the stern methods of Captain Carle being
known for miles around and he showed little compassion. He believed that
a man who wanted to work could find it and when the Wandering Willies
reached Hotel Carle, they were compelled to perform service for their
keep.
A NATIVE OF CITY
Captain Carle was a native of Manitowoc, born in the city May 4, 1857.
His father conducted a bakery at Washington and Ninth street. As a boy
he learned the cooper's trade and later was employed at the shipyards
until appointed to the police force. Following his retirement in 1918
Captain Carle was under the care of specialists at Chicago and Milwaukee,
but was unable to find relief and for three years he has suffered a
living death, but had borne his affliction with a courage born of despair.
Besides his wife Captain Carle is survived by six children; John, of
Riddle, Ore.; Harry, of Milwaukee; Charles and Fred and Mrs. Rozinski and
Mrs. William Ely of this city. Five sisters also survive, being Mrs.
Carolina Neumeister and Mrs. Bertha Pregle of Chicago; Miss Josephine
Carle, Mrs. Alvina Tracy and Mrs. Emma Griffin of this city.
HAD A BIG HEART
Although "Cap" Carle, as he was familiarly known to members of the police
force and to the public, had the reputation of being a hard master, under
a rough exterior he possessed a heart that was as big as his person and
while he insisted upon obedience from prisoners in his charge, he never
imposed hardship on them and was willing to meet them half way, and many
a prisoner found a helpful friend in him. Capt. Carle was a good officer,
faithful to his trust and he prided himself upon his ability to handle
the rough element which in earlier days infested the city and oftentimes
caused much trouble.
The funeral will take place Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 11, 1921 P. 1
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[bur 05-14-1921/cause: cancer]
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Capt. and Mrs. William Carle departed this morning for Chicago where
they go to consult a specialist regarding the health of Mr. Carle who
has been ill for more than two years past.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 23, 1920 P. 8