Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-27

THOMAS ]. FISHER DEAD.
End % . Useful Carcer-Mr. Fishers
Eminencc In Business Circles.
Nj. Thomas J. Fisher died yesterday afternoon
minutes before death, and his closing hours were
quiet and peaceful since the attack on Tuesday
last caused by an obstruction In the bowels,
ne nao suffered great pain. The partial relief
obtained yesterday BY the treatment while under
the influence OF ether, was thought to have
favorable influence The reaction. however.
proved too great for the weakened system OF the
warning. The end, while sudden. was not unex-
pecte9- HIS family and friends have regarded this
a aSa Wild grave apprehension, ana they have
nopeG almost against hope. life Is thus brought
10 close that has left its impress upon the COM
munity: mo one" says one and another, in speak
IN this Community will be hard to MI" This ver-
alct passed upon long and honorable career
whch mas been spent in this city.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
MI. Fisher was born here on the 18th Of June.
1S23 HIS father was Charles Fisher, who was
clerk In the Treasury Department. During the
early years OF his life Mr.. Fisher resided in Wood
stock. va ana az the age OF nfteen returned TO
this city. Like all boys who have their own way
to make In the world, MI. Fisher turned his hand
TO anything that offered the chance OF earning an
honest DOLLAR In the year 1851 he entered the
whose
place Of business was at the corner of 10th and
late J. c. Mcclure continued it Approaching the
later Mr.: Mcclure took him into partnership Sub.
seQuently Frederick b. Mcclure entered the firm
Of o. Mcclure H CO. and for years they conducted
early day there were no real estate agents In this
city, and property was transferred mainly through
in this way passed through the hands OF the arm,
ana during this period no doubt Mr.. Fisher &C
CURED the knowledge upon which was based that
unerrtng Judgment Of real estate values for which
he was distinguished.
MI. Fisher was not merely q man Of business
he was interested IN all matters pertaining 70 the
as one OF the leading citizens He was made pres-
dent OF the Franklin Fire Company, and served q
1862 having been made president OF the Tucker
Bronze Manufacturing Co., OF Boston, with head
quarters at New York, he relinQuished his various
interests In this city and removed to Brooklyn.
Returning again to this city In 1877, he started In
the following year in the real estate business and
has been very successful At the time OF his
death he carried on the largest business OF the
kind In the city. He had associated with him
almost from the beginning his son-in-law, Edward
sOn-1n-law entered the business, thus constituting
the nrm OF Thomas j. Fisher & Co
Mr.. FIsCHER's BUSINESS JUDGMENT.
Mr.. Fisher occupied q rather peculiar position
In the bushes world. He was man whom people
came TO for advice. Those who had money to in
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Fishers judgment and followed his direction.
Large investors consulted with him and deferred
TO him. He not only possessed sound judgment as
to real estate values IN the District, but he was
man OF the incest and most scrupulouS integrity.
He never lent himself to deception whether
1t would result to his advantage or that or client
To q remarkable degree he preserved the balance
between the interests OF the property owner and
the purchaser. He never countenanced q trans
acon which would 40 an n1soe 70 any OF the
Mr.. Fisher was frequently appealed TO, and In the
settlement OF estates he was Confidently relied upon
to do the Just thing.
In addition to the characteristics which placed
him in the front rank OF the business men or this
city, MIR. Fisher was delightful man socially. He
was OF kindly sympathetic nature, inclined TO
listen to any story OF misfortune and suffering ami
prompt to give assistance. His name Is associated
with humber OF the charitable institutions
OF the District. He was q director OF the Child
rens Hospital, the Founding Asylum the Night
Lodging House, and the columbia Hospital. He
was also a director OF the Columbia Fire lnsur-
ance Co, the Columbia Street Railroad CO., and
other corporations. He has been Identified with
various public movements that have been started
time and influence TO the furtherance OF such
objecas
Mr.. FISHERS FAMILY.
Mr.. Fisher married Miss Siousse, of this city,
who has been dead tor several years. He leaves
two sons and three daughters namely: Lewis H.
Fisher, Thomas j. Fisher, IT,, Mrs. Thomas N.
Gale, Mrs. E. j. Stellwagen, and Mrs. Thomas w.
Mcknew. At the time OF his death, Mr. Fisher
was bringing TO q successful close Two large en-
terprises which had been 1ntrusted to his care.
These were the grading and the subdivision OF the
land known as the Kalorama and the Little Tracts
The owners are men OF wealth In this city and
elsewhere, but they intrusted the entire business
management to Mr.. Fisher. He was anxious 70
live to see these enterprises completed.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral Of Mr.. Fisher will take place at 2
O'Clock on Monday at Epiphany church. Rev. DR..
Hail. former rector and friend OF Mr.. Fisher.
has been invited to be present at the services
which will be conducted by the acting rector OF
Epiphany, Rev. Mr.. Mott. The interment will be
In the family lot at Glenwood. The ll-bearers
will be as follows: c. j. Hilyer VIM. H. ClagetL
Chas. Ball, Chas c. Glover and c. c. willard