Charles Eugene SLAWSON

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin

Charles married May L. JACOBSON on 15 Jun 1910 in Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. May was born on 29 Apr 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 1 Jan 1850, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1880, Living with parents in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Living in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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THE WAUKESHA FREEMAN
Waukesha, Wisconsin, June 4, 1914

MOTOR BIKE KILLS FRED M. SLAWSON

Register of Deeds Victim of Fast Driving Prevailing at the Five Points.

Consciousness Not regained.

Victim Struck Unawares by Charles Stubbs' Machine and Death Resulted Three Hours Later.

In full view of scores of persons who were passing the Five Points about 6 o'clock last Thursday evening Fred M. Slawson, register of deeds, was struck by a motorcycle going ten or twelve miles an hour, and injured so badly that he died three hours later.

Mr. Slawson was attempting to cross Broadway from the building formerly occupied by the Brehm clothing department to the Kimbll jewelry store. There were two livery automobiles standing against the curb, and he passed between them. As he emerged in the street the motorcycle, carrying Stubbs and Arthur Martin, bore down on him. The cycle was running in the car track and Stubbs said he tried to pull it out, but that the rails held it straight ahead.

CRASHED INTO VICTIM

In an instant the crash came. Mr. Slawson was knocked several feet along the pavement. The cycle overturned. When friends reached Mr. Slawson he was found to be unconscious. An examination by a physician showed that the victim had sustained two fractures of the leg, one of the arm and one of the skull.
Stubs was thrown to the pavement and fainfully bruised and his riding companion somewhat hurt.
As soon as the extent of the injuries to Mr. Slawson was comprehended aid was summoned and he was removed to his home, 108 Broadway. Every possible thing was done to bring him back to consciousness, but Mr. Slawson died at 9 o'clock. Without question he never comprehended what had happened nor suffered any physical pain. His daughter, Mrs. E.R. Dickerson, and many personal friends were gathered at the home when the end came.

MOTORCYCLE DRIVER ARRESTED

Young Stubbs was taken to the county jail. A charge of assault without regard for human life was lodged against him. Relatives appeared and furnished bond about 8 o'clock, before the death of Mr. Slawson occurred. he was brought into court Friday morning and the case was adjourned a week, pending inquiry by the coroner. No increase in bail nor change in charge was made.
Stubbs said he was riding at a moderate speed and did not see Mr. Slawson until he emerged from between the two cars. the motorcycle was then within a few feet of the spot where the collision took place.

RULE FOR INSERT
Mr. Slawson was 64 years of age. he had been connected with the office of the register of deeds for nineteen years. Two years ago he was elected register. He resided here all his life, excepting for about ten years when he was a resident of Fond du Lac. He was well known throughout the county, and respected and admired by a host of friends here in the city.
Surviving are Mrs. Earl Dickerson, a daughter; Charles , a son, and Miss Augusta A. Slawson a sister who teaches in the Milwaukee schools.

FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
the funeral for Mr. Slawson was held on Sunday at the Masonic Temple. The services there followed the ritual of the Knights Templar and the service at the grave was according to the Blue Lodge ritual. W.W. Perry of Milwaukee, secretary of the Masonic Grand Lodge, delivered the funeral sermon. Hundreds were present and viewed the remains which were exposed at the Temple.
The bearers were C.A. Haertel, E. J. Evans, John Rodgers, George B. Harris., H.E. Blair and A.S. Putney, Sr.

CARRIED ACCIDENT INSURANCE
It was learned this week that Mr. Slawson had carried an accident insurance policy for $5,000 in one of the companies handled by Chauncey Fraser, and the estate will benefit to that extent within a few days. the Policy was taken out in 1913. Mr. Slawson was also a member of fraternal insurance order in this city.

Source: Joe Chester

Frederick married Mary Grace MCCARTNEY on 22 May 1872 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Mary was born on 1 Jan 1852 in Wisconsin; died on 25 Nov 1910 in Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Francis Darwin and Louisa (Van Dreaser) McCartney
• Census: 1880, Living with husband in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Living with husband in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin