New-York tribune., 1873-02-13
OBITUARY.
Ex-MAYoR MARTIN KALBFLEIsCH.


Martin Kalbheisch ex-MayOr of Brooklyn,
died att D. IN Yesterday his residence at Grandst
and Bushwiok-ave., Brooklyn, E. D. few months ago
be was STACKED by affection of the heart and subse
quenty BTghs disease Of the kidneys, and these two
YnalAdies gradually undermined his constitution. he
was man Of great vitality, and his health i'm
proved 50 that he was allowed TO dress and
fningle with his family. lie contracted an
affection OF lungs and relapse was the result
For weeks he hovered between life and death and
hs family we're constantly at his bedside When 1t be-
came known that had died there heartfelt ex
regret by the people Of the city and flags
draped in black displayed At hAlf-mast upon the
city Hail. Courthouse Police Headquarters, the news
paper offices and many other buildings. No action has
been taken by the municipal authorities, but the Com
mon Council will probably hold session, to-day, and
make arrangements 10 attend the funeral.
Martin Kslbfeiseh born in Flushing. Netherlands
On s. 1904. and whenivery young sent 10 one Of
the excellent schools OF his place, where ne
remained until he had received very thorough educs-
ton After the conclusion of MS studies he endeavored
% his tastes 10 occupation near his home but
Flushing offered very few opportunities for advance
YneDt or success in commercial other pursuits he
determined TO seek his fortune elsewhere, and with that
end view took passage in the American vessel Ellen
DOUGLASS for Padang the coast Of sumatra he
arrived safely at his destination, but found cholera
ragD carfuy andas the captain OF his vessel thought
g unsafe remain Kalbheisch decided any
hinself. Therefore he with the American cap
Antwerp, and then, at the request Of the latter
Proceeded to France where they engaged in commercial
operations for four years AT Havre the young man
,narried and sOon after became filed with desire TO
migrate to America.
In 1926 he sailed for the United States and settled in
J arlem. For several years he obliged work
ader great dsadvantag having only few aequaint
hut be finally accumulated enough 70 enable him
20 engage in the selling Of paints in a small way He
1885, but high prices made 1t for his interest
hI factory 70 NOrwalk, Conn. Unfortunately. the
Of ultimate success bs establishment burned
the ground Disgusted by the turn affairs had taken,
Mr. Kabheisch returned 70 New-York, AID settled at
GreenpOint, L. L, in ls42 His family quite large.
and there being school in the vicinity where his chill
dren could be educated he Immediately applied himself
TO the task Of supplying He procured the
Of dlapdated schoohouse, Bushwek Church, and
The services Of teacher and afterward through his ef
forts a house built by the authorities and
school district permanently established. Meanwhile
the chemical manufactOry which he had established
seeded enlargement account Of increased business
and he removed il 70 more desirable site in Brooklyn
In 1851 took h three sons Charles H. Albert NJ and
Franklin H.. into partnership under the firm Of
Martin Kalbheisoh q Sons. Although Mr.. KAlbheisch
had always been interested in politics. IL until
1881 that he candidate for office, being elected
Supervisor the OF Bushwick and holding
burgh and BROOKLYN. He appointed Of the
commissioners 20 draw up charter for the consohda
ton OF the two cities 1859 acting President OF the
Board In the following year he was a candidate for
Mayor Of Brooklyn, and defeated by George Hall.
In 1855 he was elected Alderman OF the Eighteenth
Ward Of that CIV and served that c8pacty until Nay
IS5 when be ws again placed al the head OF the city
ticket. aud this time elected. While Mayor ne Was
chosen. IN 1852 az Representative Congress from hls
district He reelected u the Office OF chei AglS
OF Brooklyn by virtue OF his once was mem
Der of various commissions and trustee OF several ns'
tut0ns besides being director ia two banks ana Pres
dent Of the Prospect Park Far Ground Association In
1863 ho again elected Mayor Of the city, and Two
sfterWars, when deserted by hs party he headed
Independent ticket, hut the present incumbent de-
1ested both MIN and die Republican candidate.
Mr KAlOhesch retired from business l5Ss, leaving
three OF 70 carry the establishment under
the Of Martin kabheirchs Since the explra
t0n OF his tern Of office he has lived IN
aud retirement at his private residence one Of the
finest III Brooklyn. Mr.. EaDhelsch d of culture
and scholarly taste and excellent Bgust, speaking
four languages huently. h married twice, ana
VIyed bls SECOND wife. He leaves hve and three
daughters.