Pioneer Resident Of Green River Succumbs Sunday
Funeral services for Charles Young, 76, well known resident of Green River, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River.
Services will be in charge of the Masonic lodge and the Rev. S.A. Hoadley, vicar of St. John's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Masonic temple at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Young, who was born in Elgin, Ill., on April 4, 1868, for many years has been city marshal of Green River. He lived in this community for 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara J. of Green River; two sons, Charles of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth E., of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Jensen of Green River; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill.
© Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 9, 1944
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C. L. Young, Pioneer Passes Away
In the passing of Charles L. Young early Sunday morning, the city of Green River lost one of its most picturesque and colorful characters. "Charlie" as he was known, was an early pioneer and had a host of friends from Illinois to California.
Born April 4, 1868, in Elgin, Ill., one of a large family, he worked in the furniture store of his father, Con Young, and later in the Elgin watch factory. But, filled with the spirit of adventure, he came to Rock Springs, Wyo., in 1888, and worked in the Union Pacific mines Nos. 1, 7 and 8 as engineer under Robert Muir. In 1898, he operated a dancing school and skating rink, cooperating with George Rezak.
It was in 1898-on Feb. 22-that he was united in marriage with Clara J. Peterson, who, with three children, Charlie C. Young of Monrovia, Calif., Clara Margaret Jensen and Kenneth Emerson Young, both of this city, are left to mourn his untimely death. The grandchildren, Charles W. Young, at present in the Marine corps; Charles Jensen and Bruce Jensen, Helen Kerry Switzer, and John Green, all of this city, and Gwen Green of Cheyenne; a great-grandchild, Marilyn Lee Switzer of this city; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters; Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Miss Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill., also survive.
In November, 1902, he was elected sheriff of Sweetwater county, coming to Green River on Jan. 8, 1903, to serve capably one term in this position. This was the beginning of a political and public service life which saw him chosen mayor for a term; serve on the school board for a number of years; and as town marshal in the later years of his life.
While sheriff, he secured the planting of 100 trees on the court house grounds, and while mayor he was instrumental in starting the public park system, instituting several improvements, notably the Island, which served as the outstanding recreation park at that time.
He was actively interested in the development of the west and took an active part in a number of business ventures. In 1906, he went into business with Whitmore and Waechter, selling out his interests a few years later to open the Kandy Kitchen, which he operated for a number of years. He operated one of the first filling stations in the county, located at Granger. He was a director of the First National bank of Green River and North Side State bank of Rock Springs, during the course of years.
Charles L. Young was interested in education, having three children all of whom have graduated from the local high school and while treasurer of the school board was instrumental in obtaining apparatus for recreational purposes put onto the school grounds. Here, as in many other positions he filled, his vision and energy helped his friends, the people. For, if he had any faults, it was the one of being too generous and too willing to give of himself for others.
The beautiful ceremonies of the Masonic Order, with Rev. S. A. Hoadley of the Episcopal church officiating, marked his funeral services held at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, burial being in the family plot in Riverview cemetery. He laid in state in the lodge room in which he had actively participated in their Masonic orders during his lifetime, between the hours of 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. Wednesday.
Active pallbearers were Tom Jones, T. E. Rogers, E. L. Taliaferro, H. Mucho, Joe Desmond, and John Lenhart. Honorary pallbearers: William Rogers, J. A. Chrisman, William Mortimer, Chris Waechter, William Evers and M. A. Maher. Hostesses at the home were Mrs. A. E. Elder, Mrs. Carl Eklund and Helen Mucho; and those at the Masonic Temple, Mildred Jones, Bertha Lenhart, Helen Lenhart, Elna Horton and Mildred Rustin.
© Green River Star, May 12, 1944
Obituary courtesy of Angela Cable.
Funeral services for Charles Young, 76, well known resident of Green River, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River.
Services will be in charge of the Masonic lodge and the Rev. S.A. Hoadley, vicar of St. John's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Masonic temple at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Young, who was born in Elgin, Ill., on April 4, 1868, for many years has been city marshal of Green River. He lived in this community for 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara J. of Green River; two sons, Charles of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth E., of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Jensen of Green River; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill.
© Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 9, 1944
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C. L. Young, Pioneer Passes Away
In the passing of Charles L. Young early Sunday morning, the city of Green River lost one of its most picturesque and colorful characters. "Charlie" as he was known, was an early pioneer and had a host of friends from Illinois to California.
Born April 4, 1868, in Elgin, Ill., one of a large family, he worked in the furniture store of his father, Con Young, and later in the Elgin watch factory. But, filled with the spirit of adventure, he came to Rock Springs, Wyo., in 1888, and worked in the Union Pacific mines Nos. 1, 7 and 8 as engineer under Robert Muir. In 1898, he operated a dancing school and skating rink, cooperating with George Rezak.
It was in 1898-on Feb. 22-that he was united in marriage with Clara J. Peterson, who, with three children, Charlie C. Young of Monrovia, Calif., Clara Margaret Jensen and Kenneth Emerson Young, both of this city, are left to mourn his untimely death. The grandchildren, Charles W. Young, at present in the Marine corps; Charles Jensen and Bruce Jensen, Helen Kerry Switzer, and John Green, all of this city, and Gwen Green of Cheyenne; a great-grandchild, Marilyn Lee Switzer of this city; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters; Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Miss Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill., also survive.
In November, 1902, he was elected sheriff of Sweetwater county, coming to Green River on Jan. 8, 1903, to serve capably one term in this position. This was the beginning of a political and public service life which saw him chosen mayor for a term; serve on the school board for a number of years; and as town marshal in the later years of his life.
While sheriff, he secured the planting of 100 trees on the court house grounds, and while mayor he was instrumental in starting the public park system, instituting several improvements, notably the Island, which served as the outstanding recreation park at that time.
He was actively interested in the development of the west and took an active part in a number of business ventures. In 1906, he went into business with Whitmore and Waechter, selling out his interests a few years later to open the Kandy Kitchen, which he operated for a number of years. He operated one of the first filling stations in the county, located at Granger. He was a director of the First National bank of Green River and North Side State bank of Rock Springs, during the course of years.
Charles L. Young was interested in education, having three children all of whom have graduated from the local high school and while treasurer of the school board was instrumental in obtaining apparatus for recreational purposes put onto the school grounds. Here, as in many other positions he filled, his vision and energy helped his friends, the people. For, if he had any faults, it was the one of being too generous and too willing to give of himself for others.
The beautiful ceremonies of the Masonic Order, with Rev. S. A. Hoadley of the Episcopal church officiating, marked his funeral services held at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, burial being in the family plot in Riverview cemetery. He laid in state in the lodge room in which he had actively participated in their Masonic orders during his lifetime, between the hours of 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. Wednesday.
Active pallbearers were Tom Jones, T. E. Rogers, E. L. Taliaferro, H. Mucho, Joe Desmond, and John Lenhart. Honorary pallbearers: William Rogers, J. A. Chrisman, William Mortimer, Chris Waechter, William Evers and M. A. Maher. Hostesses at the home were Mrs. A. E. Elder, Mrs. Carl Eklund and Helen Mucho; and those at the Masonic Temple, Mildred Jones, Bertha Lenhart, Helen Lenhart, Elna Horton and Mildred Rustin.
© Green River Star, May 12, 1944
Obituary courtesy of Angela Cable.
Pioneer Resident Of Green River Succumbs Sunday
Funeral services for Charles Young, 76, well known resident of Green River, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River.
Services will be in charge of the Masonic lodge and the Rev. S.A. Hoadley, vicar of St. John's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Masonic temple at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Young, who was born in Elgin, Ill., on April 4, 1868, for many years has been city marshal of Green River. He lived in this community for 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara J. of Green River; two sons, Charles of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth E., of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Jensen of Green River; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill.
© Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 9, 1944
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C. L. Young, Pioneer Passes Away
In the passing of Charles L. Young early Sunday morning, the city of Green River lost one of its most picturesque and colorful characters. "Charlie" as he was known, was an early pioneer and had a host of friends from Illinois to California.
Born April 4, 1868, in Elgin, Ill., one of a large family, he worked in the furniture store of his father, Con Young, and later in the Elgin watch factory. But, filled with the spirit of adventure, he came to Rock Springs, Wyo., in 1888, and worked in the Union Pacific mines Nos. 1, 7 and 8 as engineer under Robert Muir. In 1898, he operated a dancing school and skating rink, cooperating with George Rezak.
It was in 1898-on Feb. 22-that he was united in marriage with Clara J. Peterson, who, with three children, Charlie C. Young of Monrovia, Calif., Clara Margaret Jensen and Kenneth Emerson Young, both of this city, are left to mourn his untimely death. The grandchildren, Charles W. Young, at present in the Marine corps; Charles Jensen and Bruce Jensen, Helen Kerry Switzer, and John Green, all of this city, and Gwen Green of Cheyenne; a great-grandchild, Marilyn Lee Switzer of this city; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters; Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Miss Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill., also survive.
In November, 1902, he was elected sheriff of Sweetwater county, coming to Green River on Jan. 8, 1903, to serve capably one term in this position. This was the beginning of a political and public service life which saw him chosen mayor for a term; serve on the school board for a number of years; and as town marshal in the later years of his life.
While sheriff, he secured the planting of 100 trees on the court house grounds, and while mayor he was instrumental in starting the public park system, instituting several improvements, notably the Island, which served as the outstanding recreation park at that time.
He was actively interested in the development of the west and took an active part in a number of business ventures. In 1906, he went into business with Whitmore and Waechter, selling out his interests a few years later to open the Kandy Kitchen, which he operated for a number of years. He operated one of the first filling stations in the county, located at Granger. He was a director of the First National bank of Green River and North Side State bank of Rock Springs, during the course of years.
Charles L. Young was interested in education, having three children all of whom have graduated from the local high school and while treasurer of the school board was instrumental in obtaining apparatus for recreational purposes put onto the school grounds. Here, as in many other positions he filled, his vision and energy helped his friends, the people. For, if he had any faults, it was the one of being too generous and too willing to give of himself for others.
The beautiful ceremonies of the Masonic Order, with Rev. S. A. Hoadley of the Episcopal church officiating, marked his funeral services held at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, burial being in the family plot in Riverview cemetery. He laid in state in the lodge room in which he had actively participated in their Masonic orders during his lifetime, between the hours of 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. Wednesday.
Active pallbearers were Tom Jones, T. E. Rogers, E. L. Taliaferro, H. Mucho, Joe Desmond, and John Lenhart. Honorary pallbearers: William Rogers, J. A. Chrisman, William Mortimer, Chris Waechter, William Evers and M. A. Maher. Hostesses at the home were Mrs. A. E. Elder, Mrs. Carl Eklund and Helen Mucho; and those at the Masonic Temple, Mildred Jones, Bertha Lenhart, Helen Lenhart, Elna Horton and Mildred Rustin.
© Green River Star, May 12, 1944
Obituary courtesy of Angela Cable.
Funeral services for Charles Young, 76, well known resident of Green River, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Green River.
Services will be in charge of the Masonic lodge and the Rev. S.A. Hoadley, vicar of St. John's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Masonic temple at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Young, who was born in Elgin, Ill., on April 4, 1868, for many years has been city marshal of Green River. He lived in this community for 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara J. of Green River; two sons, Charles of Monrovia, Calif., and Kenneth E., of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Jensen of Green River; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill.
© Rock Springs Daily Rocket, May 9, 1944
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C. L. Young, Pioneer Passes Away
In the passing of Charles L. Young early Sunday morning, the city of Green River lost one of its most picturesque and colorful characters. "Charlie" as he was known, was an early pioneer and had a host of friends from Illinois to California.
Born April 4, 1868, in Elgin, Ill., one of a large family, he worked in the furniture store of his father, Con Young, and later in the Elgin watch factory. But, filled with the spirit of adventure, he came to Rock Springs, Wyo., in 1888, and worked in the Union Pacific mines Nos. 1, 7 and 8 as engineer under Robert Muir. In 1898, he operated a dancing school and skating rink, cooperating with George Rezak.
It was in 1898-on Feb. 22-that he was united in marriage with Clara J. Peterson, who, with three children, Charlie C. Young of Monrovia, Calif., Clara Margaret Jensen and Kenneth Emerson Young, both of this city, are left to mourn his untimely death. The grandchildren, Charles W. Young, at present in the Marine corps; Charles Jensen and Bruce Jensen, Helen Kerry Switzer, and John Green, all of this city, and Gwen Green of Cheyenne; a great-grandchild, Marilyn Lee Switzer of this city; two brothers, Louis Young and Chris Young, and two sisters; Mrs. Bertha S. Kimball and Miss Hattie Young, all of Elgin, Ill., also survive.
In November, 1902, he was elected sheriff of Sweetwater county, coming to Green River on Jan. 8, 1903, to serve capably one term in this position. This was the beginning of a political and public service life which saw him chosen mayor for a term; serve on the school board for a number of years; and as town marshal in the later years of his life.
While sheriff, he secured the planting of 100 trees on the court house grounds, and while mayor he was instrumental in starting the public park system, instituting several improvements, notably the Island, which served as the outstanding recreation park at that time.
He was actively interested in the development of the west and took an active part in a number of business ventures. In 1906, he went into business with Whitmore and Waechter, selling out his interests a few years later to open the Kandy Kitchen, which he operated for a number of years. He operated one of the first filling stations in the county, located at Granger. He was a director of the First National bank of Green River and North Side State bank of Rock Springs, during the course of years.
Charles L. Young was interested in education, having three children all of whom have graduated from the local high school and while treasurer of the school board was instrumental in obtaining apparatus for recreational purposes put onto the school grounds. Here, as in many other positions he filled, his vision and energy helped his friends, the people. For, if he had any faults, it was the one of being too generous and too willing to give of himself for others.
The beautiful ceremonies of the Masonic Order, with Rev. S. A. Hoadley of the Episcopal church officiating, marked his funeral services held at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, burial being in the family plot in Riverview cemetery. He laid in state in the lodge room in which he had actively participated in their Masonic orders during his lifetime, between the hours of 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. Wednesday.
Active pallbearers were Tom Jones, T. E. Rogers, E. L. Taliaferro, H. Mucho, Joe Desmond, and John Lenhart. Honorary pallbearers: William Rogers, J. A. Chrisman, William Mortimer, Chris Waechter, William Evers and M. A. Maher. Hostesses at the home were Mrs. A. E. Elder, Mrs. Carl Eklund and Helen Mucho; and those at the Masonic Temple, Mildred Jones, Bertha Lenhart, Helen Lenhart, Elna Horton and Mildred Rustin.
© Green River Star, May 12, 1944
Obituary courtesy of Angela Cable.
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