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The Muskegon Chronicle
Monday, 2 November 1925

         Obituary:
         
         CHARLES DeWITT HAMMOND of 353 Forest avenue, who was
       assassinated Saturday night, died at Hackley Hospital at
       9:45 o'clock, aged 48 years. MR. HAMMOND was born in
       Ravenna, Michigan, January 17, 1877, coming to Muskegon
       with his parents when a child, where he was educated and
       grew to manhood. He was married to MISS CLARISSA OSBORN
       of Muskegon in this city, February 24, 1898, the couple
       settling here where they have lived since.
       
         For many years he was an electrician and was employed
       by the Telephone company, Traction company and the Power
       company and helped build the telephone line from Muskegon
       to Grand Rapids. In 1912 he entered service on the police
       force and in 1913 was elevated to the rank of detective
       where he has served for the past 12 years.
       
         MR. HAMMOND tracked down and arrested many criminals.
       However he was greatly loved and honored for his kindly
       manner and courteous disposition. He was a member of 
       the Metropolitan club and of the Children of Zion church.
       
         He leaves, besides his widow, one daughter, MISS FEROL
       HAMMOND, at home; three sons, CHARLES DOUGLAS of Muskegon
       and NATHAN L. and CLIFFORD BRUCE, both at home; his par-
       ents, Mr. and Mrs. NATHAN KELLY HAMMOND of this city;
       one sister, MRS. R. E. STAUFFER; two brothers, MARK of
       Muskegon and WILLIAM of Kuska, Idaho; two grandchildren,
       an aunt, MRS. JANE YOUNG of Grand Rapids and an uncle,
       WILLIAM HAMMOND of Muskegon. Friends who wish to view
       the body may do so at the Balbirnie Funeral home this
       afternoon and tomorrow.
       
       Transcriber's Note: Det. Hammond was killed during a
       shootout with George "Dutch" Anderson on Oct. 31, 1925.
       George Anderson was one of the most notorious prohition-
       era criminals of the time.
       
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