McCarer - Charles H. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Charles H. McCarer died last night shortly after twelve o’clock at the residence of Mrs. S. S. Thomson on South Walnut Street. The remains will be taken to his old home in Evansville on Monday morning, where the funeral will occur next Tuesday.

Charles Henderson McCarer was born in Evansville on January 10, 1855, and resided there until he entered Wabash College, from which he graduated in 1875. He was married fifteen years ago in January to Miss Evelyn R. Thomson, who survives him. He was assistant United States district attorney, under C. L. Holstein, at Indianapolis, until 1884, when he entered business in Evansville. From Evansville he went to St. Louis and finally became traveling editor of “The Northwestern Lumberman,” the leading lumber paper of the world. He held this position at the time of his death, and he was held in high esteem by the proprietors of the paper who spared no means or effort to secure his recovery. He had been a sufferer for several years from an abdominal tumor, and endured patiently suffering of the most terrible nature most of the time. His illness was a protracted one and throughout its course, he displayed a remarkable fortitude and pluck.

Mr. McCarer was a most pleasant and companionable gentleman, always affable and courteous, even in suffering which would have soured most natures. He was popular with all and respected for his many admirable qualities. His death removes a valuable and gentle life.