FRAKES, Charles - Putnam

Funeral services were held from the home two miles west of Bainbridge Saturday for AC Frakes, who died Thursday, following an illness of several months.  He was born Sept 3, 1846.  Mrs. Frakes was one of the oldest and most prominent farmers of Putnam County having spent his entire life in Monroe Township.  He was united in marriage to Catherine Allen in August 1867, she preceding him in death Dec 15, 1919.  He was the father of four children, two of whom survive.  They are Coombe A. Frakes of Kansas City and Memphis, Tenn where is connected with Owen Brothers Horse & Mule Co, and Mrs. Frank Lane of Monroe Township.  Three grandchildren and one great grandchildren survive.  Mr. and Mrs. Frakes celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in August, 1917. - kz