Charles William Pickering of Liverpool & Clara White

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Charles William Pickering Obit
C.W. Pickering passed away last evening at oclock at his home. 412 S. Jefferson street, after an illness of some weeks. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of Geary county for the past 44 years. Born in England, he followed the sea for many years before coming to America to live, and as a captain, sailed some of the largest vessels of his time. He sailed out of San Francisco for 15 years, and had voyaged around the world numerous times.

Mr. Pickering is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Pickering, five children, Eugene of Geary county; Fred of Haerrington; Mrs. Maude Hunt, Weldon, Colo; Martha of Omalia and Harold of California.

Funeral services, which will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 oclock from the home, will be private, only relatives and immediate friends attendings. Please omit flowers. The Pritchard Undertaking Co. has charge of arrangements.