Flathead County MT Archives Obituaries.....Conrad, Charles Edward November 28, 1902 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mt/mtfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Debra Crosby http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002467 May 6, 2023, 2:23 pm The Kalispell Bee Tues Dec 2, 1902 page 5 Photo can be seen in photos listings The Kalispell Bee Tues Dec 2, 1902 page 5 C. E. Conrad, Deceased From far and near the friends and neighbors of the late C. E. Conrad gathered at the Conrad home on Sunday afternoon to participate in the last sad rites of laying him to rest, and the immense concourse brought forth by the occasion was a splendid tribute to the sterling worth of the departed citizen. More eloquent than words was the sorrowful silence which plainly told the story of his life, for in the lines of sorrow on each face could be traced the memory of a kindly word or deed from the departed friend. The gathering was one which represented well the cosmopolitan character of his life, for his breadth of mind and keen insight enabled him to accept men for their real worth, while his unostentatious demeanor gave him friends in every walk of life. In his home was where his friends had known him at his best, for his genial hospitality and kindly welcome were not easily forgotten. His was a gentle and kindly spirit, equally at home in the rough cabin of the frontiersman or in the drawing room of culture and are. A devoted husband and loving father, the fireside will be desolate without him, and his loss is a blow from which Kalispell will not easily recover. The services over the dead were conducted by the Rev. H. E. Clowes, assisted by Rev. F. E. Dickey, in conformity with the beautiful ritual of the Episcopal church. The coffin was hidden from view by great banks of cut flowers. The services were begun by Rev. Clowes, who read a sentence from the Episcopal burial service, which was followed by the singing of hymn No. 121. "Alleluiah," by the Episcopal choir, reinforced by Messrs. Geo. Phillips and Andrew Dunsire. Other sentences from the service were read, after which the choir rendered hymn No. 345 "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Rev. T. Dickey read the lesson for the occasion, followed by a funeral chant by the choir. Rev. Clowes made a short address touching upon the life of the lamented dead, in which he dwelt on his many noble qualities and endearing traits. At the close of his remarks the choir rendered the anthem "When Night Involves the Sky." This was followed by prayer, and the exercises closed with the singing of the hymn, "Peace, Perfect Peace." The services were unusually solemn and touching and there were many there whose eyes were filled with tears as the last strains of the closing hymn died away. The casket containing the body was borne to the hearse by James Conlon, J. H. Edwards, L. Tinkel, John O'Brien, J. A. Ford and G. H. Grubb, preceeded by the honorary pall bearers, A. Guthrie and A. A. White of St. Paul, Minn.; John T. Harris and David G. Browne of Fort Benton; J. G. Moroney and Thomas Curry of Great Falls, and B. D. Phillips of Phillips, Mont. As the remains were borne through the assemblage every head was bared in silent tribute to the dead and it was an impressive picture to see the throng of people remaining uncovered in the rain in mute respect to all that was mortal of Kallispell's foremost citizen. As the funeral cortege passed out of the gates to the mound just east of the city, where a temporary receiving vault had been erected. More that one throat tightened as it was noticed that "Old Dandy," Mr. Conrad's favorite saddle horse was led behind the hearse with bows of crape on the empty saddle. The services at the grounds were brief and were conducted by Rev. Clowes, and at their conclusion the body of the dead was laid away in the vault, there to sleep the last final sleep. The will of the late C. E. Conrad has not yet been admitted to probate, but will be some time this week. It has been learned, however, that with the exception of a few minor bequests the entire estate goes to the widow and children, one- half to Mrs. Conrad and the other half in equal proportion to the children. Mrs. Conrad is the executrix of the estate and will have control of the children's portion until they become of age. A meeting of the directors of the Conrad bank was held yesterday, and W. G. Conrad was elected president to succeed the late C. E. Conrad. Submitter is not related and has no further information. The Billings Gazette Thur Jun 28, 1923 page 8 Early Banker's Widow is Dead Mrs. C. E. Conrad Succumbs at Kalispell of Brief Illness. Special to The Billings Gazette. Kalispell, June 27.--Mrs Charles E. Conrad, widow of the late Charles E. Conrad, who died in 1902, and sister of Col. James T. Stanford, president of the Conrad bank of Great Falls, died at her home here several days ago after a brief illness. Before her marriage to Mr. Conrad at Fort Benton, Jan. 4, 1881, she was Miss Alicia P. Stanford. She was a native of Halifax. Mrs. Conrad came to Fort Benton with her brother, James T. Stanford, from Canada some years before her marriage to Mr. Conrad. The Conrad brothers, the late W. G. Conrad of Great Falls, and her husband, came to Fort Benton, from Warren county, Virginia, in 1868. In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Conrad moved to Kalispell where Mr. Conrad became one of the leading finiancial and business figures of the stae and of the northwest. He was in reality the founder of Kalispell, having secured the townsite there jointly with the late James J. Hill. Submitter is not related and has no further information. The Butte Miner Sun Sep 20, 1903 page 13 Mrs. Conrad to Donate Cemetery to Kalispell Tract of Land for Purpose Contains Sixty Acres, and Improvements Contemplated Alone Will Cost Generous Donor $16,000. (Special Telegram) Kalispell, Mont., Sept-19--Mrs. C. E. Conrad is preparing a tract of land which lies just east of the city limits upon a hill which overlooks the Stillwater river and also the city for cemetery purposes. She is having the tract platted and laid off in driveways, and will, as soon as it is prepared, sow grass seed and put in a system of waterworks so that every part of the grounds will be supplied with water for sprinkling purposes. The tract contains sixty acres, and in one part there is a small hill upon which she will build a reservoir and have the water mains connected therewith, so that the city water pumps can send a stream of water direct to the reservoir, which will insure a good supply of water at all times. The tract contains the finest kind of soil, and there will be no trouble in getting all kinds of shrubbery, grass and flowers to grow and do well. It has a gradual south slope, and is an ideal spot for a cemetery. It was in this tract that C. E. Conrad designated that his remains should rest and where the temporary receiving vault was erected to receive his body. The driveways through the grounds will be circular, and the different plats will be so arranged that a pleasing effect will be made. An expert landscape gardener of Minneapolis has looked over the land and given instructions as to how it shall be laid out. All drives through the land will be made of crushed stone and packed well. It will cost, when completed, about a $16,000, besides the value of the land, and it will be donated to the city by Mrs. Conrad when it is all completed. This is something that Kalispell has needed badly for years. The citizens say that the place shall be kept beautiful and well cared for when once control is given. About thirty men and six or seven teams are at work upon the grounds at present. Additional Comments: 1850 District 69, Warren, Virginia Jas W Conrad 38 Maria Conrad 23 Martha E Conrad 4 George W Conrad 2 Chas E Conrad 0 1860 Linden, Warren, Virginia Jas W Canrad 47 VA Maria Canrad 33 Martha Canrad 13 Geo W Canrad 11 Jas G Canrad 6 Chas E Canrad 9 Jno H Canrad 5 Annie M Canrad 3 Jos H Canrad 1 1870 Benton, Chouteau, Montana Territory J W Conrad 22 VA Clerk in store C E Conrad 20 VA Clerk in store John P Smith 27 IL teamster David Perrow 45 MO porter 1870 Township 3, Warren, Virginia Jos W Conrad 67 Mariah Conrad 42 Nancy Conrad 13 Jos Conrad 11 Mollie Conrad 7 Ashby Conrad 5 Allie Conrad 2 Arther Conrad Marthy Ashby 70 1880 Kalispell, Flathead, Montana Jas. W. Conrad 64 Self (Head) Va Va Va Salesman Mary I. Conrad 54 Wife Va Va Va Chas. E. Conrad 30 Son Va Va Va Merchant M. E. Hawkins 34 Daughter Va Va Va Mary B. Conrad 18 Daughter Va Va Va Alice Conrad 12 Daughter Va Va Va Arthur Conrad 10 Son Va Va Va Jos. A. Baker 28 S-in-l MO Va Va Nannie Baker 22 Daughter Va Va Va 1880 Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana Catharine E. Stanford 50 Self (Head) Jas. F. Stanford 24 Son Alicia D. Stanford 18 Daughter Harry Penn. Stanford 11 Son 1900 Kalispell, Flathead, Montana 6th Avenue East Charles E Conrad 50 Head Alicia D Conrad 39 Wife Charles D Conrad 17 Son Catherine Conrad 14 Daughter Alicia Conrad 7 Daughter Maria S Conrad 72 Mother Catherine E Stanford 70 Mother in Law (Mother-in-law) Ruby Roe 24 Boarder Toy Gee 42 Boarder Sing 43 Boarder Submitter is not related and has no further information. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mt/flathead/obits/c/conrad211gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mtfiles/ File size: 9.8 Kb