Captain Charles Heinrich Thomer
Kentucky Post, Monday, 4 September 1899, page 6
Captain Charles Thomer, a veteran of the Civil War, who has been Chief of Police at the Soldiers Home, Dayton O. resigned and will return again to Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 6 September 1899, page 6
Captain Charles Thomer, a Civil War veteran, who has been an inmate of the Dayton Soldiers Home, returned to Newport
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Wednesday, 11 October 1903, page 15
Charles Thomer, residing at 838 Brighton street, Newport, was attempting
to set up a stove last night, when it fell over on him, crushing his right leg
in a horrible manner. Before Dr. Helmbold could get to the scene of the
accident, Thomer bled to death. NOTE: This was in error.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 17 December 1917, page 2
NEW OFFICERS-New officers of William Nelson Post GAR Newport, are: Charles Thomer, commander; Albert Berens, senior vice commander; Gus Seidor, junior vice commander; Jacob Plosse, sergeant; Joseph Hoops, quartermaster; J J Hayes, officer of the guard; Hugo Schiffer, chaplain.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 30 January 1920, page 1
VETERAN-One of Newport's oldest and best known residents died Wednesday morning when Charles Thomer passed away at his home, 828 Isabella st. following a short illness. Thomer was 77 and all his life lived in Newport. He was a veteran of the Civil War and for many years has been active in the affairs of William Nelson Post GAR.
He served two terms as commander of this organization. A widow and several children survive. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 1 July 1920, page 3
FUNERAL-The funeral of Charles Thomer, 77, Civil War veteran and former commander of William Nelson Post GAR, whose death occurred Wednesday at his home, 828 Isabella st. Newport will be held Friday afternoon, with services in the late home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Members of various GAR post will attend the funeral.