NOTE - Years on stone are incorrect. It was probably added in later years when burial was moved to Cave Hill.

The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 29 June 1909, Tues, pg 8
CHARLES BECK DIES OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE.
After an illness of six weeks, Charles Beck, 31 years of age, died of Bright's disease at the home of his brother, John Beck, 828 West Broadway, at 3:10 yesterday afternoon. He became ill a little over a month ago, but was not confined to his bed until two weeks later. Some hope was entertained for his recovery by the attending physicians until yesterday morning, when he grew suddenly worse, and it was seen that he could not survive through the day. His mother and brothers and sisters were at his bedside when the end came.
Mr. Beck was a native of Louisville. He had devoted practically all of his life to the saloon and grocery business in Louisville, and at the time of his death was conducting establishments at Seventh and Grayson streets and one in South Louisville.
He is survived by his mother, four brothers and two sisters, John, Joseph, Louis and George Beck, and Mrs. Frances Stork and Mrs. Mamie Roller.
The funeral will take place from the residence of John Beck Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in Eastern Cemetery.
[NOTE – Reburial at Cave Hill in 1916.]
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Kentucky, U.S. Death Records:
Charles Beck, a 31 year old, single, white, male, died on 28 June 1909 of valvular heart disease. Burial - Eastern [Moved to Cave Hill in 1916 per Cave Hill Records]
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The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 18 September 1897, Sat, pg 9
FAITHLESS COMPANION
Charles Beck Shot and Robbed By Henry Evans.
They Were on a Pleasure Trip to St. Louis.
A telegram was received in this city late yesterday afternoon from Belleville, Ill., stating that Charles Beck, a member of the firm of Beck Bros., the grocers at Seventh and Grayson streets, this city, had been shot by a negro names Henry Evans near Belleville and had been robbed of $300 in money. Beck left Louisville last Tuesday in company with Henry Evans, colored, for St. Louis and Chicago. Evans is well acquainted in both cities, and Beck offered to pay the former's expenses provided he would show him the sights.
Nothing was heard of them until the telegram was received yesterday stating that Beck was in a critical condition and would die from the result of wounds sustained at the hands of Evans, who made his escape with the money and cannot be located. It is supposed that he enticed Beck to Belleville with the intention of killing and then robbing him. Joe Beck, a brother of the wounded man, left yesterday afternoon for Belleville. Chief of Detectives Haager telegraphed to St. Louis last night for particulars of the affair. He could learn nothing save the facts given above. Evans is a well-known character.

The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 20 September 1897, Mon, pg 5
BECK ARRIVES HOME In a Serious Condition as the Result of His Wounds.
Charles Beck, the grocery at Seventh and Grayson streets, who, while on a pleasure trip, was assaulted, shot and then robbed of $300 by Henry Evans, a colored companion, in Belleville, Ind., was brought to his home in this city last night. Beck was shot in the cheek, just below the temple, and in the left side. His condition is critical, and death may be the result of his wounds. Evans made his escape, and cannot be located.

The Courier-Journal (Louisville KY), 3 November 1897, Wed, pg 10
BECK BROTHERS WOUNDED.
Louisville Grocers Out In a Political Row at Lebanon Junction.
Word was received at police headquarters last night from Lebanon Junction stating that Charles and George Beck, of this city, had been cut and seriously wounded at that place. It was stated that they had engaged in a quarrel over politics when the trouble started. The Beck Brothers conduct a saloon and grocery at Seventh and Grayson streets. Several weeks ago Charles Beck was shot and seriously wounded by an unknown negro at Belleville, Ill. Both the men were seen in the city early yesterday morning. The object of their trip to Lebanon Junction is not known. Their wounds are serious, but according to the information of the police will not result fatally.
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BIOGRAPHY BY J. Chaknova:
Charles Beck was born as 'Karl,' the son of Elizabeth Ross and Joseph Beck, Sr. And like his father, Charles Beck was no stranger to law enforcement, both as a crime victim and as an alleged perp. On November 2, 1897, Charles got into a major physical altercation with his brother, George Beck about politics in Lebanon Junction. Each brother sustained cuts. And just weeks prior, Charles had taken a trip to visit both St. Louis and Chicago, with Henry Evans. The two men were in Belleville, Illinois; and Henry shot Charles, both just below the cheek area and in the side. Henry Evans then robbed Charles Beck of $300 and fled. Then, on the afternoon of October 18, 1901, District Detectives King and Hogan and Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors W. L. Archer and J. D. Dawes arrested Charles Beck, along with seven Teamsters, at Charles' saloon housed at 766 Center Street. The Teamsters, who were employed to transport finished liquor from area whiskey wholesalers to shipment centers, were accused of diverting liquor and selling it to Charles Beck. Charles was fined $1,000. Then, on November 5th, 1901, Charles' saloon on Center Street was robbed of $200. By July of 1902, there were numerous complaints being lodged against Charles Beck for operating a 'disorderly house.' On July 28th, 1902, Charles Beck's liquor license was set to permanently expire on August 1st; so he sold it and left the saloon.
It is not clear how he managed it, but Charles Beck stayed in the saloon business; And regardless of getting back on track, Charles' problems did not end. On the night of March 26, 1903, his father, Joseph Beck, Sr. disappeared. It was later determined that Joseph Beck, Sr. had been murdered. Despite both suffering the loss of his father and having to sell his previous license, Charles was to move forward. He opened a saloon at 9th and Grayson Street; and several notable events followed. On November 4, 1903, Tom Bibbs, a.k.a. Tom Beven, was shot by another patron and was not expected to live. And several weeks later, on December 15, Charles Beck was robbed of $408 there. The violence and rowdiness perpetrated by the saloons' patrons escalated. On October 7, 1904, Charles Beck appeared before the License Board to given good reason that his liquor license should not be revoked. He was accused of not helping police by refusing them admittance to arrest offenders. Also, a fight had broken out at the Grayson Street saloon, just a few days prior. When the police came seeking information, obstacles were thrown to keep them from gaining entrance. In December of 1905, Charles was indicted by a grand jury for allowing illegal gambling on the premises. This charge stemmed from a witness statement who swore that a game of craps was being played in the saloon, when Noah Jackson shot someone and attempted to rob them. Then the witness simply testified that the table was at George Beck's saloon, thereby averting the crisis for Charles Beck. Charles continued in the saloon business; and he opened up a second establishment in South Louisville.
In 1909, Charles began to fall ill. After treatment, his family hoped that he would regain his stamina. Suddenly, Charles became very ill and was too weak to get out of bed. He passed away at his brother, John Beck's home at 828 W. Broadway. Charles died from Bright's Disease, which is essentially the same disease as Chronic Nephritis — or kidney failure.
Christening Date: June 14, 1882
Burial Date: June 30, 1909
J. Chaknova