∼DEATH COMES TO CHARLES E. BAER, PIONEER RESIDENT
In the death Sunday morning of Charles E. BAER, Steamboat Springs has suffered the loss of another of its pioneer residents and one who had much to do with the development of the town into the progressive, fine place to live which it is today. Mr. BAER had been a resident of the town since his arrival here by stage in April, 1891, and had never ceased to be a booster for the town and county where he had dwelt for so many years. His death occurred at his home after several months of illness most of which time he was bedfast.
Charles Edwin BAER was born in Massillon, Ohio, on January 31, 1867. As a boy he learned the carpenter's trade and at the age of 17 he went from Ohio to White City, Kansas, with his brother, Tom, where they worked at this trade for several years. The idea of establishing a sporting goods store had long been in young BAER's mind and learning of the young town of Steamboat Springs he determined to make it the location of his store.
His first store was located on the present site of the center cottage of the Kitchens annex, and was run there until 1898 when Mr. BAER went into partnership with Dr. William Kernaghan in a drug store, where he continued to carry on his sporting goods store. The post office was also located in the drug store and Mr. BAER became postmaster. After six years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. BAER moved his sporting goods store and post office to another location, having the local telephone exchange also in his store.
Upon the incorporation of Steamboat Springs, Mr. BAER became the first town clerk. He served as manager of the J. W. Hugus and company store here for three years, going from there back to the post office, which was by then a third class office and moved into a building to itself. Mr. BAER spent, altogether, 21 years in the post office, but not consecutively. He served as assistant postmaster under Walter Kemmer as well as serving many years as postmaster. He retired in 1932 and had since devoted himself to his many hobbies.
Charles BAER and Miss Alma WOOLERY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey WOOLERY, a pioneer family in the county, were married on January 23, 1902, in Boulder and the young man brought his bride home to a house he had built for her, and in which the couple have lived continuously for almost 41 years. It was in this home that his death occurred.
Following his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. BAER traveled extensively, spending several winters in southern California. They had plans all made to again winter there when Mr. BAER took ill.
His interest in sports led Mr. BAER to start the first baseball team in Steamboat Springs and his enthusiasm for this game continued long after he was an active participant. He also founded the Rifle club, one of the early day organizations which figured prominently in the social life of the new town. His interest in guns never flagged and he possessed a collection which is one of the largest in the country. On Labor Day he participated in the annual shoot of the club, making a good score.
In addition to his widow, Mr. BAER is survived by a niece, Miss Alma BAER, who also makes her home in Steamboat Springs, and a nephew, Russell BAER of Denver.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Cecil P. Simpson in charge of the services. Burial was in the Steamboat Springs cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were E. G. EARLL, E. A. STRANGE, Archie WITHER, John SEE, Dan STUKEY, John BURROUGHS, A. H. POPPEN and John CRAWFORD. Active pallbearers were John PAGE, Robert NOYCE, George ALLEN, Webster SEE, Perry CLARK and J. A. BROBECK. All business houses closed during the services out of respect for this man who has done so much for the development of the town.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), Thursday, December 31, 1942.)
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In the death Sunday morning of Charles E. BAER, Steamboat Springs has suffered the loss of another of its pioneer residents and one who had much to do with the development of the town into the progressive, fine place to live which it is today. Mr. BAER had been a resident of the town since his arrival here by stage in April, 1891, and had never ceased to be a booster for the town and county where he had dwelt for so many years. His death occurred at his home after several months of illness most of which time he was bedfast.
Charles Edwin BAER was born in Massillon, Ohio, on January 31, 1867. As a boy he learned the carpenter's trade and at the age of 17 he went from Ohio to White City, Kansas, with his brother, Tom, where they worked at this trade for several years. The idea of establishing a sporting goods store had long been in young BAER's mind and learning of the young town of Steamboat Springs he determined to make it the location of his store.
His first store was located on the present site of the center cottage of the Kitchens annex, and was run there until 1898 when Mr. BAER went into partnership with Dr. William Kernaghan in a drug store, where he continued to carry on his sporting goods store. The post office was also located in the drug store and Mr. BAER became postmaster. After six years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. BAER moved his sporting goods store and post office to another location, having the local telephone exchange also in his store.
Upon the incorporation of Steamboat Springs, Mr. BAER became the first town clerk. He served as manager of the J. W. Hugus and company store here for three years, going from there back to the post office, which was by then a third class office and moved into a building to itself. Mr. BAER spent, altogether, 21 years in the post office, but not consecutively. He served as assistant postmaster under Walter Kemmer as well as serving many years as postmaster. He retired in 1932 and had since devoted himself to his many hobbies.
Charles BAER and Miss Alma WOOLERY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey WOOLERY, a pioneer family in the county, were married on January 23, 1902, in Boulder and the young man brought his bride home to a house he had built for her, and in which the couple have lived continuously for almost 41 years. It was in this home that his death occurred.
Following his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. BAER traveled extensively, spending several winters in southern California. They had plans all made to again winter there when Mr. BAER took ill.
His interest in sports led Mr. BAER to start the first baseball team in Steamboat Springs and his enthusiasm for this game continued long after he was an active participant. He also founded the Rifle club, one of the early day organizations which figured prominently in the social life of the new town. His interest in guns never flagged and he possessed a collection which is one of the largest in the country. On Labor Day he participated in the annual shoot of the club, making a good score.
In addition to his widow, Mr. BAER is survived by a niece, Miss Alma BAER, who also makes her home in Steamboat Springs, and a nephew, Russell BAER of Denver.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Cecil P. Simpson in charge of the services. Burial was in the Steamboat Springs cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were E. G. EARLL, E. A. STRANGE, Archie WITHER, John SEE, Dan STUKEY, John BURROUGHS, A. H. POPPEN and John CRAWFORD. Active pallbearers were John PAGE, Robert NOYCE, George ALLEN, Webster SEE, Perry CLARK and J. A. BROBECK. All business houses closed during the services out of respect for this man who has done so much for the development of the town.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), Thursday, December 31, 1942.)
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∼DEATH COMES TO CHARLES E. BAER, PIONEER RESIDENT
In the death Sunday morning of Charles E. BAER, Steamboat Springs has suffered the loss of another of its pioneer residents and one who had much to do with the development of the town into the progressive, fine place to live which it is today. Mr. BAER had been a resident of the town since his arrival here by stage in April, 1891, and had never ceased to be a booster for the town and county where he had dwelt for so many years. His death occurred at his home after several months of illness most of which time he was bedfast.
Charles Edwin BAER was born in Massillon, Ohio, on January 31, 1867. As a boy he learned the carpenter's trade and at the age of 17 he went from Ohio to White City, Kansas, with his brother, Tom, where they worked at this trade for several years. The idea of establishing a sporting goods store had long been in young BAER's mind and learning of the young town of Steamboat Springs he determined to make it the location of his store.
His first store was located on the present site of the center cottage of the Kitchens annex, and was run there until 1898 when Mr. BAER went into partnership with Dr. William Kernaghan in a drug store, where he continued to carry on his sporting goods store. The post office was also located in the drug store and Mr. BAER became postmaster. After six years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. BAER moved his sporting goods store and post office to another location, having the local telephone exchange also in his store.
Upon the incorporation of Steamboat Springs, Mr. BAER became the first town clerk. He served as manager of the J. W. Hugus and company store here for three years, going from there back to the post office, which was by then a third class office and moved into a building to itself. Mr. BAER spent, altogether, 21 years in the post office, but not consecutively. He served as assistant postmaster under Walter Kemmer as well as serving many years as postmaster. He retired in 1932 and had since devoted himself to his many hobbies.
Charles BAER and Miss Alma WOOLERY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey WOOLERY, a pioneer family in the county, were married on January 23, 1902, in Boulder and the young man brought his bride home to a house he had built for her, and in which the couple have lived continuously for almost 41 years. It was in this home that his death occurred.
Following his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. BAER traveled extensively, spending several winters in southern California. They had plans all made to again winter there when Mr. BAER took ill.
His interest in sports led Mr. BAER to start the first baseball team in Steamboat Springs and his enthusiasm for this game continued long after he was an active participant. He also founded the Rifle club, one of the early day organizations which figured prominently in the social life of the new town. His interest in guns never flagged and he possessed a collection which is one of the largest in the country. On Labor Day he participated in the annual shoot of the club, making a good score.
In addition to his widow, Mr. BAER is survived by a niece, Miss Alma BAER, who also makes her home in Steamboat Springs, and a nephew, Russell BAER of Denver.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Cecil P. Simpson in charge of the services. Burial was in the Steamboat Springs cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were E. G. EARLL, E. A. STRANGE, Archie WITHER, John SEE, Dan STUKEY, John BURROUGHS, A. H. POPPEN and John CRAWFORD. Active pallbearers were John PAGE, Robert NOYCE, George ALLEN, Webster SEE, Perry CLARK and J. A. BROBECK. All business houses closed during the services out of respect for this man who has done so much for the development of the town.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), Thursday, December 31, 1942.)
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In the death Sunday morning of Charles E. BAER, Steamboat Springs has suffered the loss of another of its pioneer residents and one who had much to do with the development of the town into the progressive, fine place to live which it is today. Mr. BAER had been a resident of the town since his arrival here by stage in April, 1891, and had never ceased to be a booster for the town and county where he had dwelt for so many years. His death occurred at his home after several months of illness most of which time he was bedfast.
Charles Edwin BAER was born in Massillon, Ohio, on January 31, 1867. As a boy he learned the carpenter's trade and at the age of 17 he went from Ohio to White City, Kansas, with his brother, Tom, where they worked at this trade for several years. The idea of establishing a sporting goods store had long been in young BAER's mind and learning of the young town of Steamboat Springs he determined to make it the location of his store.
His first store was located on the present site of the center cottage of the Kitchens annex, and was run there until 1898 when Mr. BAER went into partnership with Dr. William Kernaghan in a drug store, where he continued to carry on his sporting goods store. The post office was also located in the drug store and Mr. BAER became postmaster. After six years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. BAER moved his sporting goods store and post office to another location, having the local telephone exchange also in his store.
Upon the incorporation of Steamboat Springs, Mr. BAER became the first town clerk. He served as manager of the J. W. Hugus and company store here for three years, going from there back to the post office, which was by then a third class office and moved into a building to itself. Mr. BAER spent, altogether, 21 years in the post office, but not consecutively. He served as assistant postmaster under Walter Kemmer as well as serving many years as postmaster. He retired in 1932 and had since devoted himself to his many hobbies.
Charles BAER and Miss Alma WOOLERY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey WOOLERY, a pioneer family in the county, were married on January 23, 1902, in Boulder and the young man brought his bride home to a house he had built for her, and in which the couple have lived continuously for almost 41 years. It was in this home that his death occurred.
Following his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. BAER traveled extensively, spending several winters in southern California. They had plans all made to again winter there when Mr. BAER took ill.
His interest in sports led Mr. BAER to start the first baseball team in Steamboat Springs and his enthusiasm for this game continued long after he was an active participant. He also founded the Rifle club, one of the early day organizations which figured prominently in the social life of the new town. His interest in guns never flagged and he possessed a collection which is one of the largest in the country. On Labor Day he participated in the annual shoot of the club, making a good score.
In addition to his widow, Mr. BAER is survived by a niece, Miss Alma BAER, who also makes her home in Steamboat Springs, and a nephew, Russell BAER of Denver.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Cecil P. Simpson in charge of the services. Burial was in the Steamboat Springs cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were E. G. EARLL, E. A. STRANGE, Archie WITHER, John SEE, Dan STUKEY, John BURROUGHS, A. H. POPPEN and John CRAWFORD. Active pallbearers were John PAGE, Robert NOYCE, George ALLEN, Webster SEE, Perry CLARK and J. A. BROBECK. All business houses closed during the services out of respect for this man who has done so much for the development of the town.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), Thursday, December 31, 1942.)
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