Charles Musselman Passes

Resident of Lewiston 23 Year and Highly Respected.

Charles Musselman, for almost a quarter century one of Lewiston's most highly respected residents, and well known throughout the central Idaho region, passed away at the family home, 319 Jefferson street, at midnight Wednesday, death ensuing from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered two months ago. Mr. Musselman never rallied from the stroke and his death was not unexpected.

The deceased was born at Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1860, and came west 33 years ago, locating at Palouse City, Wash., where the family resided until coming to Lewiston more than 23 years ago. When first locating here Mr. Musselman was engaged in the dray business and about 15 years ago became associated with the Camas Prairie railroad, holding that position up to the time of his death. While with the railroad company, he was stationed for a number of years at Riparia, later at Reubens, and at the time of being stricken was employed on the Orofino-Headquarters line.

When the end came, Mr. Musselman was surrounded by his wife and all of their children.

Aside from the widow, three daughters and two sons survive, these being: Mrs. Julius Kupper, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. L. B. LaFranchi, Portland, Ore.; Florence, William and Floyd, residing at home; also two sisters, Mrs. Addie Farr and Mrs. Myrtle Betcher, both residing in Nebraska; two brothers, H. A. Musselman, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Robert Musselman, Seattle; also one grandchildren, Charles Joseph La Franchi.