The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-24
OBITUARY.

Major Constantine Nlsche. who died at his
homo at 90 Second avenue on Tuesday, was
one OF the test-known officers OF the Grand
Army Of this State. He was 81 years old, and
was Prussan by birth. He was veteran OF
the Prussian war in Schleswig- II OIL
stein. and was in receipt of a pension
from tho Government up to his death.
When the war OF the Rebellion broke
out he went to the front, and was Major OF
Of the Fourth United States Colored Regiment.
ard served continually from 1862 to 1867.
Alter the war he was long Senior Vice.
Commander of the Grand Army OF this
State. and later for eight terms was
Commander OF kolt's Post. Still later he WAS
Uuartermaster of Steinwehr Post. His promi-
nence in the Grand Army made him Il poiti-
cal favorite also. and he was for long time
deputy under Collectors Friedsam and
Giegerich. He was for many years a member
OF the Grand Army Memorial Committee lie
was engaged in the insurance business at the
time OF his death. He leaves a widow and four
Sunday at Cypress Hi Cemetery. and GEN
James OBeirne has been chosen to deliver the
funeral address
Michael Crimmins. a widely known minstrel
died recently OF CONSUMPTION at the st. Fran
els Hospita al. Peoria. ILL.,, where he had gone to
end his days near HIS ex-partner. Thomas
waiting for the dead minstrel's wife. Emma La
Manse, but she was taken sick at the last mo-
mont and could not go to Peoria He had been
on the stage nearly twenty years, and during
n career was connected with nearly a the
eTIys direction. Two children survive him.
Mr.. CtimnIins was one OF the founders OF the
Royal Order Of Moose.
Charles b.. Gardner. a wealthy resident Of
scott on Tuesday. He never engaged in any
regular business. but took care OF the large
n live ly interest In military affairs. and was a
member of several military organizations. and
qanE Of the cadets He us'
OF the Watertown Savings Bank. member Of
the First Parish Church Of Watertown, and also
Clubs. Although urged on several occasions to
allow hi S me 10 be used for various political
Offices. he always declined.
\ despatch from Alexandria yesterday an
nounced the death Of Henry Maunsel Schei
f"lin for many years head Of the firm OF u. NJ.
SchleireIin 4 Fowler. general dealers in drugs
and chemicals. The firm went out of existence
several year ago. Mr. Scheffelin. who was 50
years old, went to Egypt Inst October with his
family when his son-in-law. Ernest Crosby.
WAS appointed to represent this country in the
lnternal iona Arbitration Society. Mr.. Schef-
felln took an interest in the movements 10 col;
Oni2e negroes in Liberia and elsewhere, and
for many years had been director OF the New
York Colonization Society. He leaves widow
and two daughters.
Mary Gray an actress Of old woman parts:
died late on Tuesday night Mt her home. CT
West Ninety-ninth street, of cancer. Mrs.
S6e sa fs a"T M9 aHd en n c era
who is ut college. She was about ~ years OF
age Her last enGaGement was with the Annie
ing in the Actors Fund Plot at the EverRrsens
Cemetery.
FerIinand Geldowsky. furniture manufac-
day nj the age OF So. lie was born U in Be lin
Il and settled in, New York, where he soon
raI int, fttrp II, h,
went to Boston. and was regarded as one of the
leaders in the trade he represented Four years
ago he retired.
Bobby Newton. OF the ili'e Trio died ut the
home OF one OF his partners William Almoney,
in this city last D., yeek He was native Of Col,
relatives are sister and brother residing in
Canada His remains were Inferred by the
Actors Fund.
John Layton. one of tho best known citizens
OF Pix county, Pa. died al his home in, Ding
mans Ferry on sunday, aged So years. He was
the rosts Cousr 5ureyaT and Gonny
perintendont of instruction and other impor-
tant Offices He leaves TWO children.
Miss Mary Frances Palmer; for three years
Mas % GENERAL ezra E Hosns FTani ing
nHrse in tho Mclean 1nsan" Asylum in HE Somsre
Vile.
Mrs. Theresa Gilbert stlman. wife OF II. L.
StiIlman. died suddenly of apople1y in home.
elder daughter of the Hon. Jabez II. Gilbert OF
oswcGo county She is survived by her hus-
band and married daughter
Jeannette Holman. wife OF John Williams.
propert, man at the Broad Street Theatre in
died at her home III thai city last
Sos @ tbsT %nd talented
MES.
John Deyereaux, wealthy Citizen of Phla-
delphia. died suddenly at the Hotel Fennimore.
n nfI, In fg.t
years. lie was spending his third season at
Cooperstown. ACCOMPANIED by his two sons.
Aaron j: Crane. n well-known Odd Fellow.
Newark, last evening of cancer Of tho throat
lie was n trunk maker, and was I'm his 55th
year. lie leaves wife and one daughter.
tile business in Larlvile, y. y, and lator in
Norwich, died IN SMYRNA on Monday at the
home OF his iather-n-lew, Lee Talcott aged
% years. lie leaves WHO and son.
William Austin. q we'll known stage carpen-
ter last season with 4 Noble Outcast COM
pany. died recently at his home in Indiana.
lie was, % years 81 age and had been In Tho
Peter j. Speer died yesterday at his home.
1876 Plane street, Newark. OF general debility.
tho result Of an attack Of tho grip last winter.
Tor live years.
Mr., Jacob Klock died in Fort Plain n, y.
Yesterday, aged ~ wears. She had been life
long resident Of that place, and was very well
known in the Mohawk valley.
Conrad Brodhackcr. n veteran soldier and
citizen, aged 81 years, died at
Ind. on Tuesday
James Hutchinson died at Dear Park, l.. l.,
on Tuesdav IN the jid year OF his age. lie was
4 leading sugar manufacturer and formerly
lived in BROOKLYN.
Margaret Lombard. tho last Of the descend
ants Of Justin Lombard one of tho settlers Of
Mass, died on tuesday night
James McEroy, meat Inspector in the Health
Department In Brooklyn, died yesterday. aged
~ years.
Police Justice John Lynch OF Harrison. N. j..
died on Tuesday night. lie was so years old.
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