Chas. M. Forbes Dead – Senior Member of the Well-Known Furniture Firm.
The Summons Came Quite Suddenly – Neuralgia of the Heart the Cause Mr. Breedens Illness.
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Mr. Charles M. Forbes, senior member of the furniture firm of Forbes & Breeden, died at his home, 215 Ford street, at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. For nearly a month Mr. Forbes has been suffering from neuralgic attacks, and, while his death proved a great surprise to many, it was not entirely unexpected to those aware of his serious condition. Two weeks ago Mr. Forbes went to the seashore, hoping to be benefited by a change of air and release from business care; but, a week ago last Saturday, he returned, showing no improvement, and he was taken to his home a very sick man.
Mr. Forbes leaves numerous relatives to whom word of his death was yesterday telegraphed. Among these were Mrs. Josephine C. Long, of Minneapolis, now on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Van Vanter, of Tacoma; two sisters in California, and Frederick, a son by a former marriage, now spending his summer at Long Beach. Mr. Eugene Forbes, special deputy collector of customs in this city, a brother of deceased, was notified at an early hour yesterday that his brother was dying, and hastened to the residence, but, reaching there, found him dead. Mr. Fred Buffum, a brother-in-law of deceased, now visiting Bingham springs, and his wife, was also notified, and is expected to reach Portland today and take charge of the funeral, which is announce to take place tomorrow morning.
Charles M. Forbes was a native of the state of Iowa, having been born at Garnaville, Clayton county, in 1848. During the early days of his youth, before attaining his 14th year, he left the schools of his native state, with his parents’ consent, and joined a company of colonists, looking to the further West for a home. With others, in 1862, he located near Sioux City, and in less than a year the colony was attacked by Indians and all were obliged to flee for their lives. It was at Columbia, Boone county, that Mr. Forbes next located. He attended the state university or about one year. It was in the closing scenes of the war and in a border state, like Missouri. No one could tell what was likely to happen, and the college was turned into a barracks and hospital for Union troops. Young Forbes went to Canonsburg, Pa., to complete his education. After this, Mr. Forbes found employment on a line of steam boats, but not liking his new vocation, he returned to Iowa in 1870, and locating at Mount Pleasant, he was appointed as supervisor of the insane asylum, which place he held for several years.
It was in 1876 that Mr. Forbes came to the West and located at Stockton, Cal. There he remained for four years in charge of the Home sew-machine business, and in 1870 he succeeded A.M. Cannon as general agent of that company in this city. Less than two years after, he became associated with Mr. Edward C. Wheeler in the furniture business—a business arrangement that proved remarkable successful for several years, which only terminated with the death of Mr. Wheeler, then clerk of Multnomah county. It was about 1890 that Mr. Forbes and Mr. H. C. Breeden, for many years identified with the Oregon Furniture Company, engaged in business on their own account, and from the time they started, their progress has been one of uninterrupted success and prosperity.
Aside from his business, Mr. Forbes was not particularly prominent. In politics he was a thorough republican. He believed in the principles of that party from his early boyhood days. Before he had a vote, his heart was with the republican party as a matter of principle, and his first vote was for General Grant for president of the United States. During his residence in Portland, he served as a member of the city council for three terms, and, but a few months ago, was regarded as a possible successor to Henry Haussman, on the latter’s removal as police commissioner.
[The Oregonian, 13 Aug 1895, p8; w/photo. Article includes additional details of his and his business partner’s health concerns and Mr. Forbes’ ultimate death.]
Son of Benjamin Franklin Forbes & Anna Hardin Riley
The Summons Came Quite Suddenly – Neuralgia of the Heart the Cause Mr. Breedens Illness.
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Mr. Charles M. Forbes, senior member of the furniture firm of Forbes & Breeden, died at his home, 215 Ford street, at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. For nearly a month Mr. Forbes has been suffering from neuralgic attacks, and, while his death proved a great surprise to many, it was not entirely unexpected to those aware of his serious condition. Two weeks ago Mr. Forbes went to the seashore, hoping to be benefited by a change of air and release from business care; but, a week ago last Saturday, he returned, showing no improvement, and he was taken to his home a very sick man.
Mr. Forbes leaves numerous relatives to whom word of his death was yesterday telegraphed. Among these were Mrs. Josephine C. Long, of Minneapolis, now on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Van Vanter, of Tacoma; two sisters in California, and Frederick, a son by a former marriage, now spending his summer at Long Beach. Mr. Eugene Forbes, special deputy collector of customs in this city, a brother of deceased, was notified at an early hour yesterday that his brother was dying, and hastened to the residence, but, reaching there, found him dead. Mr. Fred Buffum, a brother-in-law of deceased, now visiting Bingham springs, and his wife, was also notified, and is expected to reach Portland today and take charge of the funeral, which is announce to take place tomorrow morning.
Charles M. Forbes was a native of the state of Iowa, having been born at Garnaville, Clayton county, in 1848. During the early days of his youth, before attaining his 14th year, he left the schools of his native state, with his parents’ consent, and joined a company of colonists, looking to the further West for a home. With others, in 1862, he located near Sioux City, and in less than a year the colony was attacked by Indians and all were obliged to flee for their lives. It was at Columbia, Boone county, that Mr. Forbes next located. He attended the state university or about one year. It was in the closing scenes of the war and in a border state, like Missouri. No one could tell what was likely to happen, and the college was turned into a barracks and hospital for Union troops. Young Forbes went to Canonsburg, Pa., to complete his education. After this, Mr. Forbes found employment on a line of steam boats, but not liking his new vocation, he returned to Iowa in 1870, and locating at Mount Pleasant, he was appointed as supervisor of the insane asylum, which place he held for several years.
It was in 1876 that Mr. Forbes came to the West and located at Stockton, Cal. There he remained for four years in charge of the Home sew-machine business, and in 1870 he succeeded A.M. Cannon as general agent of that company in this city. Less than two years after, he became associated with Mr. Edward C. Wheeler in the furniture business—a business arrangement that proved remarkable successful for several years, which only terminated with the death of Mr. Wheeler, then clerk of Multnomah county. It was about 1890 that Mr. Forbes and Mr. H. C. Breeden, for many years identified with the Oregon Furniture Company, engaged in business on their own account, and from the time they started, their progress has been one of uninterrupted success and prosperity.
Aside from his business, Mr. Forbes was not particularly prominent. In politics he was a thorough republican. He believed in the principles of that party from his early boyhood days. Before he had a vote, his heart was with the republican party as a matter of principle, and his first vote was for General Grant for president of the United States. During his residence in Portland, he served as a member of the city council for three terms, and, but a few months ago, was regarded as a possible successor to Henry Haussman, on the latter’s removal as police commissioner.
[The Oregonian, 13 Aug 1895, p8; w/photo. Article includes additional details of his and his business partner’s health concerns and Mr. Forbes’ ultimate death.]
Son of Benjamin Franklin Forbes & Anna Hardin Riley
Chas. M. Forbes Dead – Senior Member of the Well-Known Furniture Firm.
The Summons Came Quite Suddenly – Neuralgia of the Heart the Cause Mr. Breedens Illness.
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Mr. Charles M. Forbes, senior member of the furniture firm of Forbes & Breeden, died at his home, 215 Ford street, at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. For nearly a month Mr. Forbes has been suffering from neuralgic attacks, and, while his death proved a great surprise to many, it was not entirely unexpected to those aware of his serious condition. Two weeks ago Mr. Forbes went to the seashore, hoping to be benefited by a change of air and release from business care; but, a week ago last Saturday, he returned, showing no improvement, and he was taken to his home a very sick man.
Mr. Forbes leaves numerous relatives to whom word of his death was yesterday telegraphed. Among these were Mrs. Josephine C. Long, of Minneapolis, now on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Van Vanter, of Tacoma; two sisters in California, and Frederick, a son by a former marriage, now spending his summer at Long Beach. Mr. Eugene Forbes, special deputy collector of customs in this city, a brother of deceased, was notified at an early hour yesterday that his brother was dying, and hastened to the residence, but, reaching there, found him dead. Mr. Fred Buffum, a brother-in-law of deceased, now visiting Bingham springs, and his wife, was also notified, and is expected to reach Portland today and take charge of the funeral, which is announce to take place tomorrow morning.
Charles M. Forbes was a native of the state of Iowa, having been born at Garnaville, Clayton county, in 1848. During the early days of his youth, before attaining his 14th year, he left the schools of his native state, with his parents’ consent, and joined a company of colonists, looking to the further West for a home. With others, in 1862, he located near Sioux City, and in less than a year the colony was attacked by Indians and all were obliged to flee for their lives. It was at Columbia, Boone county, that Mr. Forbes next located. He attended the state university or about one year. It was in the closing scenes of the war and in a border state, like Missouri. No one could tell what was likely to happen, and the college was turned into a barracks and hospital for Union troops. Young Forbes went to Canonsburg, Pa., to complete his education. After this, Mr. Forbes found employment on a line of steam boats, but not liking his new vocation, he returned to Iowa in 1870, and locating at Mount Pleasant, he was appointed as supervisor of the insane asylum, which place he held for several years.
It was in 1876 that Mr. Forbes came to the West and located at Stockton, Cal. There he remained for four years in charge of the Home sew-machine business, and in 1870 he succeeded A.M. Cannon as general agent of that company in this city. Less than two years after, he became associated with Mr. Edward C. Wheeler in the furniture business—a business arrangement that proved remarkable successful for several years, which only terminated with the death of Mr. Wheeler, then clerk of Multnomah county. It was about 1890 that Mr. Forbes and Mr. H. C. Breeden, for many years identified with the Oregon Furniture Company, engaged in business on their own account, and from the time they started, their progress has been one of uninterrupted success and prosperity.
Aside from his business, Mr. Forbes was not particularly prominent. In politics he was a thorough republican. He believed in the principles of that party from his early boyhood days. Before he had a vote, his heart was with the republican party as a matter of principle, and his first vote was for General Grant for president of the United States. During his residence in Portland, he served as a member of the city council for three terms, and, but a few months ago, was regarded as a possible successor to Henry Haussman, on the latter’s removal as police commissioner.
[The Oregonian, 13 Aug 1895, p8; w/photo. Article includes additional details of his and his business partner’s health concerns and Mr. Forbes’ ultimate death.]
Son of Benjamin Franklin Forbes & Anna Hardin Riley
The Summons Came Quite Suddenly – Neuralgia of the Heart the Cause Mr. Breedens Illness.
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Mr. Charles M. Forbes, senior member of the furniture firm of Forbes & Breeden, died at his home, 215 Ford street, at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. For nearly a month Mr. Forbes has been suffering from neuralgic attacks, and, while his death proved a great surprise to many, it was not entirely unexpected to those aware of his serious condition. Two weeks ago Mr. Forbes went to the seashore, hoping to be benefited by a change of air and release from business care; but, a week ago last Saturday, he returned, showing no improvement, and he was taken to his home a very sick man.
Mr. Forbes leaves numerous relatives to whom word of his death was yesterday telegraphed. Among these were Mrs. Josephine C. Long, of Minneapolis, now on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Van Vanter, of Tacoma; two sisters in California, and Frederick, a son by a former marriage, now spending his summer at Long Beach. Mr. Eugene Forbes, special deputy collector of customs in this city, a brother of deceased, was notified at an early hour yesterday that his brother was dying, and hastened to the residence, but, reaching there, found him dead. Mr. Fred Buffum, a brother-in-law of deceased, now visiting Bingham springs, and his wife, was also notified, and is expected to reach Portland today and take charge of the funeral, which is announce to take place tomorrow morning.
Charles M. Forbes was a native of the state of Iowa, having been born at Garnaville, Clayton county, in 1848. During the early days of his youth, before attaining his 14th year, he left the schools of his native state, with his parents’ consent, and joined a company of colonists, looking to the further West for a home. With others, in 1862, he located near Sioux City, and in less than a year the colony was attacked by Indians and all were obliged to flee for their lives. It was at Columbia, Boone county, that Mr. Forbes next located. He attended the state university or about one year. It was in the closing scenes of the war and in a border state, like Missouri. No one could tell what was likely to happen, and the college was turned into a barracks and hospital for Union troops. Young Forbes went to Canonsburg, Pa., to complete his education. After this, Mr. Forbes found employment on a line of steam boats, but not liking his new vocation, he returned to Iowa in 1870, and locating at Mount Pleasant, he was appointed as supervisor of the insane asylum, which place he held for several years.
It was in 1876 that Mr. Forbes came to the West and located at Stockton, Cal. There he remained for four years in charge of the Home sew-machine business, and in 1870 he succeeded A.M. Cannon as general agent of that company in this city. Less than two years after, he became associated with Mr. Edward C. Wheeler in the furniture business—a business arrangement that proved remarkable successful for several years, which only terminated with the death of Mr. Wheeler, then clerk of Multnomah county. It was about 1890 that Mr. Forbes and Mr. H. C. Breeden, for many years identified with the Oregon Furniture Company, engaged in business on their own account, and from the time they started, their progress has been one of uninterrupted success and prosperity.
Aside from his business, Mr. Forbes was not particularly prominent. In politics he was a thorough republican. He believed in the principles of that party from his early boyhood days. Before he had a vote, his heart was with the republican party as a matter of principle, and his first vote was for General Grant for president of the United States. During his residence in Portland, he served as a member of the city council for three terms, and, but a few months ago, was regarded as a possible successor to Henry Haussman, on the latter’s removal as police commissioner.
[The Oregonian, 13 Aug 1895, p8; w/photo. Article includes additional details of his and his business partner’s health concerns and Mr. Forbes’ ultimate death.]
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