Freer, Charles H
elocutionist, poet, was born Jan. 14, 1849, in Washington county, Wis. He is a painter and decorator of Blue Earth, Minn. Most of his writings are of an elocutionary style, composed purposely for recitations and character speaking.
His poems have received extensive publication in the periodical press. In 1892 appeared a volume of his poems from the press of the American Publishers' association, entitled The Missionary, which has received high praise from the press and public generally. Charles H. Freer is often called the poet-soldier, and is a universal favorite of the old veterans down in Blue Earth county, Minn. He is a fine elocutionist and recites some of his poems at public entertainments.