Charles S. Quimby
Jan. 11, 1871-Oct. 31, 1944
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, October 31, 1944, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
CHARLES S. QUIMBY, 73, DIED TODAY
Charles S. Quimby, 73, the oldest past commander of the Knights Templar of Niles and for many years operator of a drygoods store, died in his home at 621 East Main street at 3 a.m. today after several months of failing health.
The Quimby Drygoods store, located where the Mutual Drug store now stands, was closed about 18 years ago. Mr. Quimby was widely known and had a host of friends throughout the community. He was active in both business and fraternal circles.
He was past master of the St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4, F & AM, and a member of the St. Joseph Valley chapter No. 2, RAM, the Niles council No. 19, R & SM, the Knights Templar and of the Trinity Episcopal church.
A son of Capt. H.B. Quimby and Jennie Smith Quimby, he was born Jan. 11, 1871 in Fort Davis, Tex.
Quimby is survived by a sister, Miss Alice H. Quimby, who is now staying with Mrs. E.F. Burke, north of Niles.
Friends may call at the Rutherford funeral home.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 1, 1944, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
QUIMBY RITES
Funeral services for Charles S. Quimby, 73, of 621 East main street, will be conducted in the Rutherford funeral chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, pastor of the Trinity Episcopal church. Private burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery later.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 2, 1944, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
QUIMBY RITES
Funeral services for Charles B. Quimby, 73, of 621 East Main street were conducted this afternoon in the Rutherford funeral home by the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson.