OBIT: Charles S. Darling; Binghamton, Broome Co., NY (1926)

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CHARLES S. DARLING OBITUARY, BROOME COUNTY, NY 

Charles S. Darling Obituary, dated April 14, 1926 from The Binghamton Sun 

Death Claims Charles Darling, aged 70  years                                   
                          

Deceased was for many years prominent in Binghamton business and political
circles Charles S. Darling, for many years prominent in Binghamton business
and political  circles, died at his home, 24 Bennett Avenue yesterday morning
from acute Bright's  disease.  Mr. Darling was 70 years of age.

Mr. Darling was at one time a member of the New York State Democratic
Committee.  He was a member of the Binghamton Common Council for two terms. 
He first served as  Alderman from the fourth ward and later as Alderman for
the Ninth Ward.  He was  Commisioner of Public Works during the Administration
of Mayor John J. Irving from  1910-1912.  He was a candidate for mayor on the
Democratic ticket in 1901, his opponent, who defeated him, being Dr. Samuel
Smith.

He was born in Beaver Brook in Sullivan (County), June 29, 1855.  He lived
there during his early life, attending Sullivan County schools.  In 1879,
after coming to Binghamton, he entered the occupation of butcher and dealer in
cattle and meats.  For 25 years he represented the firm of Morris and Company,
of Chicago in the Binghamton District, the headquaarters being located on
North Depot street in this city.  His younger brother, William W. Darling went
into partnership with him, and carried on the business after the elder Mr.
Darling's retirement.

Mr. Darling bought the brick house built by William P. Kennedy at the
northwest corner of Washington and Ferry streets, which he occupied for twenty 
years or more.  He then sold it to the Binghamton Aerie 1118, Order of Eagles,
and the building was used as a club house until it was damaged by fire a short
time ago.

Before coming to Binghamton, Mr. Darling was married to Miss Charlotte Myers. 
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Ida Whitmarsh, Mrs. Edith
Sears, and Mrs. Agnes Curtiss, all of Binghamton, two sisters, Mrs Mary Knapp
of Narrowsburg, NY and Mrs. Susie Winters of Binghamton, two brothers, Reeves
D. of Winter  Haven, Fla., and William of Binghamton;  two grandchildren,
Elizabeth Whitmarsh and Charlotte Curtiss, of Binghamton.

Mr. Darling was a member of Otseningo Lodge, 435, F & A.M and was a Scottish
Rite Mason.  He belonged to the Binghamton Lodge 852 B.P.O. Elks.

The  funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house.