Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-23
D-th Of Mr.. Matthias N. Meytr.

n. N. II. Meyer, who was so seriously
iaiursj by being thrown from his buggy on
Sau5sy afternoon, the 18th inst, died yes
terday afternoon 81 qusrter past six o'clock,
a. h.s residence on CASTOR street. The sad
event vas not unexpected, as the attending
physician hsd announced after the first tx
animation that there was 90 hope OF recov-
cry. as the skull was fractured al the base,
vet thc announcement called forth general
I expressions Of regret.
Mr. Never was born in Hanover, Ger
many. on the Oh Of Al 81. 1913, and was 60
wears u sge las. ADril. lie came tn this
I crun-ry al an esrlY age aud located IN
Charleston, where be was engaged in the re-
tail grocery business. In 1856 he came TO Sa-
vauuah. where he hsd resided ever since.
tie conducted the same business here, and
I afterwards embarked in the auction and
/ commission business. in 1855 he formed
copsr.ucrship With Capt. Henry Blum, the
arm being Bun ~ Never, for the transac-
ton OF the same business, which cOpartner
4 ship continued until 1870, when it was dis
solved. Thc firm were successful, and
since the dissolution Mr.. Meyer had not
{ been engaged 10 sctive business
ffc was aiwsys prominent in politics, and
oriE.rs'iY was 8 Wbig. but CO the OrganiEi-
/ ti1u ot the Know Nothing party he joined
thc n 1mCcrsCy aud had ever since been a
Jealous wCrkerin che ranks lie was noted
I Tor bis great muscular strength aud fear
less1ess. and was prominent in all the eX-
Z citing campaigns in the city IN ante bellum
times. Those who knew him best say he
vas 8 man OF the stTictest integrity, and
had. Ia several closely contested political
I battles. refused extraordinary over
lures 20 desert his party and
cast his iJiusuce with the
cfEer side. he was uuobtTusive in man
ner. aud had the reputation Of being very
benevolent. and performed manv little
/ deeds % charity IN a Quiet way. He was
verv highly estcs mel Emorg the poorer
C,sssrs. whom &c Is said be was ever reaGy,tO
assist
Nj. Never vas one of the original mem
hers ofthe Germsn Volunteers, aud for many
wears Orderly Sergeant OF the company,
/ making his appearance on their first parade.
/ He bad frequently been rendered a commits
i sion bv the company, but declined, and re-
NAMED 8 non commissioned officer until
I he was placed on the veteran list. He
slways retained his Interest in the corps,
aui Was present az their various reunions
he wss also a member Of the German
/ Friendly Society and the Schue' zen Society.
Ia IS1S he was appointed by the Governor
on The Board OF County Commissioners,
and hsd served The county in that capacity
4 cont uuouslY for The past nine years. He
was also an Alderman Of the c:ty for two
terms and al the last county election was
elected Receiver CT Tax Returns. He leaves
a widow and two adopted dsughters-nOw
Mrs Henry Blum and Mrs. J. 4. II. Umbacb.
Immediately cn the announcement OF the
5esta. Captain A. ". Paine, Chairman of
I tae Beard OF County Commissioners, Issued
The following order:
OFFICE or COMMISSIONERS OF CHATHAM
CoUSTV AND EX OFFICIO JUDGES, SAVAN-
Van. Ga, June -, lSS2.-Hou. VI. II.
Never. one OF the Commissioners Of Chat
ham county sud tX-otiiciO Judges, died to-
CAV a. SIS o'clock.
Having served the county faithfully for
over uine years. 10 Is right that there should
be a public acknowledgement q his worth
- an officer and proper respect for his
memory
Is ordered that the Office OF the Com
ufsssCnfrs Of Caatham countv and ex-
CGleio JGdges be closed for f0rty-eight
hours, sud that the office be draped in
mourning for sixty DAYS.
". ". PAINE, Chairman.
HIS funeral viii take place this afternoon
81 ave o'clock, from his late residence, and
viii De attended bY the several organiza-
iions TO which he belonged. The German
Volunteers viii be out IN force, but in &C
cordsnce with the request Of the family will
have no music.