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| BABCOCK, Charles Columbus Dec. 14, 1921; Oregonian, p 9 "Charles Columbus Babcock" Oregon City, Or., Dec. 13 Charles Columbus Babcock, prominent resident of Oregon City, died suddenly last night at the family home at 1214 Washington street. He was the only son of Mrs. Christine Babcock of this city and of the late Christopher Columbus Babcock, early Oregon City pioneers. For many years he served as superintendent of streets of Oregon City. He was a member of the Oregon City Commercial club and ex-member of the Live Wires. No man was held in higher esteem in this city than Mr. Babcock. |
| Dec. 15, 1921; Oregonian, p 15 Obituary --- Charles Columbus Babcock Oregon City, Or., Dec. 14 Funeral services for Charles Columbus Babcock, who was stricken Monday night with an attack of heart failure, will be held in the Elks' temple Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Babcock held membership in Oregon City lodge No. 1189, B.P.O.E. Elks, from the time of its installation in this city and has always been prominently identified in the affairs of the order. Mr. Babcock was a member of a pioneer family of Oregon, and during his long residence in this city he has held many positions of trust with the city and county. His latest official connection with the city was in the capacity of street supervisor. Mr. Babcock is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. Christine Babcock, and a son, Charles A. Babcock of Portland. |