Death of Charles G. Braxmar
Charles G. Braxmar, head of the C. G. Braxmar Co,. Inc., of New York, makers of badges and emblems, died on August 20 as the result of painful burns and shock that affected his heart, which he received in an explosion of gas at his home, 256 W. 132nd street, on the evening of August 15. Mr. Braxmar was trying to locate a gas leak with a lighted match when the explosion occurred, knocking him down and setting his clothes afire. He was rescued by firemen and although suffering frightfully from burns about the neck and back, he displayed most unusual nerve and walked out to the ambulance. He was rushed to a hospital, where, though every effort was made to save him, he gradually grew’ worse and death finally came to relieve his sufferings. Mr. Braxmar was one of the most popular and prominent associate members of the International Association of Fire Engineers and seldom missed a convention. He was born in 1850, in the village of Eden, New York. He entered the jewelry trade as a young man, and in 1879 founded the business which he conducted so long. In March, 1914, he incorporated the business with a capital of $100,000, retaining practically all of the stock himself. He became president and treasurer of the company, his son, ‘Charles G., Jr., secretary, and H. A. Braxmar, vice-president. The business will be continued as usual by those who for many years have been actively engaged in it with Mr. Braxmar. The deceased is survived by a widow, one son and a daughter.
