Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameCharles Dahl Simmons
Birth6 Nov 1892, Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Death4 Jul 1911, Darrington, Snohomish, WA
BurialArlington Municipal Cemetery, Arlington, Snohomish, WA
FatherCharles L Simmons (1865-1924)
MotherConstance Gina Dahl (1866-1944)
Misc. Notes
Arlington Times, July 8, 1911
TRAGIC ACCIDENT AT DARRINGTON
The 4th of July at Darrington was marred by a most shocking and unfortunate accident which resulted in the death of Charles Simmons, a bright young man of that place, who was accidentally shot and instantly killed by a friend, Leo Gray. Gray was amusing himself by shooting at various objects with a 38-cal. revolver. On being warned by an elder that his amusement was rather dangerous and that he had better put the gun up, he answered that the gun was empty and snapped it a couple of time to demonstrate that fact. He then jokingly pointed it at Simmons' head and pulled the trigger. This time it went off and the ball struck Simmons in the temple, killing him instantly. Both boys were about 18 years old and are well known in Darrington, where their families reside. Gray was distracted by the occurrence, which cast a gloom over the people of the town, who nerves were yet raw over the recent triple killing on Sauk Prairie. There is no doubt however that the killing was purely accidental-the result of a thoughtless boy being allowed to much freedom with firearms.
Funeral services for young Simmons were held at the M. E. church, Darrington, Thursday forenoon, Rev. Towne officiating, interment taking place at the Arlington cemetery at 2 o'clock of the same day.
Arlington Times, July 15, 1911
OBITUARY
We have been furnished the following facts regarding the young man who was accidentally shot at Darrington July 4th: Charles Dahl Simmons was born at Everett, Wash., Nov. 7, 1892; died at Darrington, Wash., July 4, 1911, aged 18 years, 8 months and 20 days. He resided with his parents and attended school at Everett, Granite Falls and Darrington, having resided at the latter place since 1904. He was a bright student, industrious and liked by all who knew him. He had lately been employed by the Fortson Shingle Mill company. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, desire us to convey to neighbors and friends an expression of their sincere thanks for the acts of kindness and sympathy extended them in this unlooked-for calamity and sore bereavement
TRAGIC ACCIDENT AT DARRINGTON
The 4th of July at Darrington was marred by a most shocking and unfortunate accident which resulted in the death of Charles Simmons, a bright young man of that place, who was accidentally shot and instantly killed by a friend, Leo Gray. Gray was amusing himself by shooting at various objects with a 38-cal. revolver. On being warned by an elder that his amusement was rather dangerous and that he had better put the gun up, he answered that the gun was empty and snapped it a couple of time to demonstrate that fact. He then jokingly pointed it at Simmons' head and pulled the trigger. This time it went off and the ball struck Simmons in the temple, killing him instantly. Both boys were about 18 years old and are well known in Darrington, where their families reside. Gray was distracted by the occurrence, which cast a gloom over the people of the town, who nerves were yet raw over the recent triple killing on Sauk Prairie. There is no doubt however that the killing was purely accidental-the result of a thoughtless boy being allowed to much freedom with firearms.
Funeral services for young Simmons were held at the M. E. church, Darrington, Thursday forenoon, Rev. Towne officiating, interment taking place at the Arlington cemetery at 2 o'clock of the same day.
Arlington Times, July 15, 1911
OBITUARY
We have been furnished the following facts regarding the young man who was accidentally shot at Darrington July 4th: Charles Dahl Simmons was born at Everett, Wash., Nov. 7, 1892; died at Darrington, Wash., July 4, 1911, aged 18 years, 8 months and 20 days. He resided with his parents and attended school at Everett, Granite Falls and Darrington, having resided at the latter place since 1904. He was a bright student, industrious and liked by all who knew him. He had lately been employed by the Fortson Shingle Mill company. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, desire us to convey to neighbors and friends an expression of their sincere thanks for the acts of kindness and sympathy extended them in this unlooked-for calamity and sore bereavement