Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept 4, 1879 SUDDEN DEATH Charles Norman, a Prominent Free Mason of This City, Dies Suddenly In His Bed, at 6 O'Clock This Morning Many residents of this city were this morning startled on hearing the news of the death of Charles NORMAN, a prominent Free Mason, who was for several years in the employ of Warner & Stockbridge, the safe dealers in the Arcade. Mr. NORMAN was taken ill in June last with inflammatory rheumatism, and suffered considerably, but recently he had improved in health, and his recovery had been looked upon as certain. Yesterday, indeed, he felt better than usual and was down town, while several neighbors were over to his house, which is located on Joslyn Park, in the evening. During the night he slept well, but at 6 o'clock this morning his wife was awakened by his pushing her shoulder. She asked him what was the matter, but he made no reply, and all efforts on her part to get an answer from him failed, although he was still alive. He groaned frequently, as if in pain, but the struggle with death was a brief one, and in a few moments he breathed his last Medical aid and the neighbors were called in, but of course nothing could be done, as life was extinct. There is every reason to believe that the cause of death was rheumatism of the heart. Deceased was born in England, but emigrated with his wife, to Canada, some years ago. Precisely how long he was in Canada we have been unable to learn. >From Canada he came to this city, about ten or twelve years ago, first entering the employ of R. G. Dunn & Co. After being in their employ for some time, he entered the employ of H. H. Warner & Co. In 1872. His career with that firm is familiar to nearly all our business men. He became one of Mr. WARNER'S most useful men and was regarded as a most competent man, of industrious habits and the strictest integrity. Latterly he had the supervision of the numerous traveling agents kept constantly on the road by his employers. Socially, and especially among the members of the Masonic order, few men were better known than Charles NORMAN. He was a member of Valley Lodge No. 19; of Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M., No. 62; of Monroe Commandry K. T., No. 42(?); and of Dorie Council, No. 19(?). we believe he was also a member of the Western New York Masonic Relief Association. Some time ago he was elected Thrice Illustrious master of Dorie Council, a position which he filled very ably. Many do not hesitate to attribute the prosperity of the Council to Mr. NORMAN'S efforts. After serving one term as T. I. M., he was elected, and some time ago, by virtue of his position became a member of the Grand Council, which met in New York, and by which he was elected to the position of Principal Grand Conductor of the Work, the third highest position in the Council in this State. At the meeting of the Grand Council held yesterday he was re-elected to that office, the news having been received by him at his home last evening. Mr. Thomas GLYDDON being present at the Council in his st?nd. In all matters pertaining to the order he manifested the liveliest interest, and had just completed arrangements to make his visitations through the State to two to three weeks. For some time he wrote the Masonic news for the Sunday Tribune, over the signature of "Veritas" His decease will be regretted on every side, as he was a man of generous instincts and genial disposition. A wife and one child five years of age are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. The father of the deceased is still living in England, holding a government position. Mrs. NORMAN, who visited England last year, and whose shipwreck adventures will be remembered by many, is a native of Rugby, England. The time of the funeral has not yet been announced. **** COURTNEY WILL ROW He Telegraphs Mr. Soule that he Accepts the Proposition Published Yesterday. Edward HANLAN must now consent to again meet COURTNEY in a rowing contest, or else be content to have the sporting world declare that he "shows the white feather." COURTNEY, in a dispatch sent Mr. SOULE last night, says that he will accept the proposition made by the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company and published in the Union. The munificent offer of the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Co. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS