The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-13
OBITUARY.

DbIOTo hlunlRub Ou puuuhy III his
homo. 16Sth street and Fulton avenue. Mr..
Kuntz had been n sufferer from liver complaint
for the past six months. and about two months
ago kidney trouble developed. Soon after
ward yellow jaundice set in. For week pre-
vlous to his death the sufferer was uncon-
scious and unable at any time to recognize tho
members of his family. His wife and two sons
were at his bedside when the end came.
Joseph Kuntz was born ut n Essex street. this
city. on Dec. %. 1874. Soon after becoming OF
age he assumed charge Of the brewery which
bears his name. and which had been estab-
lshed in 1871 by his father. Michael
Kunta who survives him. Tho brewery
was started in II small way in Essex
street, and In 1866 was removed to Morrisnnia.
where 1t now stands at l6sth street and Third
avenue. From 1866 to 1884 tho firm was known
as J. 4 $. +. Kuntz, the latter being brother
Of Joseph. On the death OF his brother in 1884,
Joseph bought out tho widows interest and
business was conducted by himself alone until
syndicate for $3.50, 900. 1t was then run under
the name Of The Joseph kuntz Brewing Com
stock and remained in control Of the business s
who is 20 years old. Ills other son, William.
a member OF the United States Brewers. As
sociatton,, Growers Association. New York
the Beethoven, and the Morrlsania Manner
ehor: Wieland Lodge, F. and A, NJ. Steuben
other societies. He was also a member OF the
Tammany General Committee and was active in
P9iSs His Te%h is esmstsd viii II iSa
place on Wednesday.
Gen. Julius Whit. died at South Evanston,
H.. YESTERDAY, OF dropsy;o H9 was born In
Of f Customs at Chicago By PrSside9t Lincoln,
seventh illinois Volunteers. While command
Ing brigade lie was wounded; and was made
10 tb 5 Trena under Gem fope e
was at the defence OF Harpers Ferry, Where ne
lucky and was in several battles. In 1863 he
was assigned to the COMMAND OF the second
and conducted the Right wing OF Gen. Burnsldes
Army Of the Ohio into Tennessee. Later he
Potomac. He was in many battles in 1864. and
finally resigned on account OF I'll health. Fora
aud for his gallant, conduct, was brevetted 70
that rank at the close OF tho war; IN lSn2 he
vas apPSinted 10y Cen Grant as 4in 5is Hesi,
Gag. Ten. White leaves a wife and several
managing editor of the Chicago EcennQ Ne,rs
and Mrs. W. X. Sullivan. managing editor OF
the Chicago ErellHg Journal
Nellie Wetherll. the actress, died in this city
of cancer, last Saturday night. She was =
years old and was the widow, Of samuel I;
be eSH'i as soubre; H i' the Tnon SQUARE
Theatre; and later was well known as mem.
Der OF Edward Harrigans company. About
putated at the New York Hespitnl and a big
benefit was got UP for her. The funeral took
place yesterday. the interment being in the
Actors Fund plot In the EyerGreens Cemetery
John Lane Farguharson. long prominent in
business and political circles, died In Rome,
n. Y. on Friday, aged 81 years. In early life
he was a rail Dad contractor. and later Tor q
number OF years he vas a travelling salesman
ton, De Subsequently he entered upon
political career and served successfully SUI, as
uty sheriff, and Chief Of Police OF the city Of
Rome. He leaves IL wife and two children
Nathaniel p. s. Thomas. one, Of the leading
denly in Pro, idence on Sunday night of heart
disease Mr.. Thomas was for many years the
Secretary oil the hepn1nean srae I 81 Ia
House OF Representatives, Chairman of the
End eaG bsd Gt1ss
a short time ago by the death of his father.
He was ~, and without a family.
The Rev. Joseph King died at Allegheny, Pa.
and was schoolmaster of the. late President
Garfield. He graduated from Bethany College
disciple Church in Allegheny. He retired from
the pulpit on, account OF his broken. down
h 1881 he was eec;ed Presient Of Hiram Col
lege. but declined the office.
Timothy J ones died at the house OF b Z, daugh-
He was for many years resident Of Walton
and was a noted character in connection with
his wonderful powers Of memory OF dates and
other facts both OF local and general history
1t seemed as though he forgot pothtnG thai he
read or heard. lie retained this remarkable
faculty until after he had become MONACO
marian.
The Rev. Vim. Whttlesey died at the home Of
his daughter. Mrs. J.. Il. Atwater. in New Haven,
on sunday night. He was born in New Britain
! in 1S0j. graduated from the academic depart
| ment OF ale in 1921. and from the theoloGi-
| cal school in 1881. lie was for many years
| connected with the Freedmcn'S bureau in
| Washington. He leaves widow and one
| daughter
Grant E. Edgar. for many years, n well known
business man OF Ne%burgh, died suddenly on
New York city " IN his early years he lived in
Buenos Ayres. Brezil. but for the last hfty-flve
Of ehs h % wSpG IN He
was prominent in church and ounday-schooI
| work.
The Hon. Reuben r. Thrall. said to be tho
Oldest practising attorney i'll the United States.
died in Rutlnud, Vt. on Sunday. in his 95th
year. Tie had cases on tho dockets Of. the
| death. lie was State Attorney in 1896. and an
d.time Abolitonist and coworker with Wiz
! liam Lloyd Garrison.
James Il; Woods. who died yesterday at his
home. II Waysrley place, was the hoadSof the
firm Of Woods a9WrS ! CO. imR@Eters Of
He was born in Baltimore. and came TO this
city when boy: Funeral services Will be hold
at the Church OF the Ascension at IL A. NJ. to-
Jeremiah Peaso Of Edgartown.. Mass. died
on sunday OF heart disease. lie had been
deputy collector of customs since President
Iincoin's Administration, and WAS q member
OF the reconstruction Convention IN 1893. He
was 4 trial Justice for q score Of years. aud
had illed many local offices. he was G7 years
old.
DR.. Patrick H, O'Sullvan of Ansonia Conn.
who had been sick with pneumonia for three
weeks. bur who was supposed TO be, getting
along all right, was found dead IN bed on sun
day He was n graduate of bellevue. New
York. and was 80 years, old lie leaves wife.
and child born since he was taken Ill.
Christopher Wilfret. ono of tho pioneers Of
the tnmou3 German settlement at Jefferson
Vile Sullivan county and who was tbs On main ain
ierian church III this country. died on sunday,
aged II years.
Lehman n. Stiles. one Of the oldest residents
of Binchamton, and q brother in-lRw OF the
Hon. George W. Greene. Assemblyman from the
Second district Of Orange county, died In that
city. aged 80 years. lie was buried on satur-
day In Owego.
The wife Of Cashier ]. H Cooper Of the Old