St. Paul daily globe, October 01, 1894, Image 2

PROMINENT MAN GONE

Capt. Charles D. Parker an Excellent Citizen. Capt Charles D. Parker, who died Saturday afternoon at his home in St. Anthony Park, was a gentleman of considerable prominence. He came to St. Paul somewhere in the latter part of 1884, aud became the Northwestern agent of the Traders' Dispatch, a fast freight line.

He was a soldier during the war of the rebellion, serving in Company D of the 113ih Ohio infantry, making an admirable record. In 1865 he joined Acker Post, G.A.R 21., and in 1888 was elected its commander. On Feb. 18, 1801, he was unanimously elected department commander of the G. A. R., and he held the position for one term.

At the time he took- charge of the Traders' Dispatch the business of the company was very light, but Mr. Parker's activity and excellent business ability soon carried the concern to the front in the Northwest. The company recognized and appreciated what he had accomplished, and during all his illness since January, iv which he was unable to work, paid him his salary in full.

Mr. Parker was a man of great activity and considerable force. He was a Republican, and, though never a candidate for office, he was ever active in the cause of his party.

Mr, Parker fell ill early in January last with a stomach trouble, and after wards developed symptoms of Bright's disease. In February be went to California, hoping to find relief in change of climate. He was disappointed, and returned to St. Paul in May. His decline was gradual and certain, and be died after many weeks of terrible suffering.

The headquarters of the Traders' Dispatch was in St. Paul up to the latter part of 1893. Then Mr. Parker removed the headquarters to Minneapolis.

Charles D Parker