St. Paul daily globe., 1894-08-19
TO HIS FINAL REST.
DEATH OF CHARLES B. POTT-
GEEsEE yesterday.
Musicians is No More-Sketeh
of His Life and D eeds.

Yesterday afternoon death took to the
eternal home in the person of Charles
3. PottgieSer one of the brightest sons
of St. Paul, and left a vacancy i'll the
raukS of talent and friendship that will
cause mauy mourner for days to come.
The call was not unexpected, but 1t was
none the less severe to relatives and
friends. for he was beloved by so many.
The end was calm and peaceful, and
De'er more will trouble roll across his
peaceful breast,
Charles B. Pottgiese was born on the
4.h day of March. 1868. in ST.
Paul, and was consequently thirty
one years of age at the time
of death. The cause of his death
reaches back to the time of the worlds
far. While visiting the great exposi-
tion he contracted cold, which after
wards developed into acute rheumatism.
This was severe attack, and kept him
confined to his bed for some time. In
the early spring it was thought ad-
vlSable to send him to San Antonio. and
he remained there from February to
May, coming home in the early part of
June. After his arrival home a compli-
cation of diseases set in, from which
death resulted Yesterday afternoon at 3
O'clock.
Deceased was the youngest son of
Nicholas Pottgieser Sr., one of the
pioneer settlers of Ramsey county and
former proprietor Of the American
house. which was at that time one of
the leading hotels of the city, and a
brother Of Nc Pottgieser, prominent
young business man of st. Paul, men,
Der of the Junior Pioneers, and now the
only son of the Pottgeiser family that is
lett. Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs.
Nellie NJ. Brown, who formerly resided
here, and hosts of relatives in Chicago.
The death of Charles Pottgieser cre-
ates quite loss III the musical ranks of
S.. Paul, he having been considered
one of the ableSt young musicians in
the city His ability was such that at
nearly every entertainment of local or
state character he was invited TO par
ticIpate. and many times he has favored
the Press club. Junior Pioneers and
many kindred organizations, as well as
having participated III many prominent
concerts. He was also remarkably fine
COID pOSci, HdflilS WlltlSH COuSluGIdDle
music that was published by The leading
houses of the country.
1 he first teacher of the deceased was
Prof Frank Wood, of this city, and
after some time under his tuition his
advancement was so rapid that Prof.
Wood suggested that he be sent to
Boston. Here he studied for seven
years under the direction of Carlyle
Peterslia, and then went 10 Berlin for
two years To complete his education.
Here he became master of his pro-
fession, and Oh his return home in 1884
was welcomed by all his friends as a
finished artist.
OF late years. Mr.. Pottgeser has made
bis home with Mrs. Annie Pottgieser.
wife of Gilbert PoJtgIeser, now de-
ceased, who was second brother of
Charles, and at her home he had his
studio, from whence he has sent many
d well educated pupil. His last hours
were also passed at the home of his
sisier-in-law, Mrs. Annie Pottgieser,
aud from thence the funeral will take
place Oh Tuesday morning at $3.50
o'clock Funeral services will be
held at st. Louis church, cor
ner WaDasha and Ninth, at 1O O'Clock
The deceased was member of Odd
Fellows Union Lodge No. As, who will
take part in the services, and the in
terment will take place at Oakland
GENE terry.
y special meeting of Union Lodge
No. IS, /. .. o. F., will be held on Sun
day, at 3 y. H., to arrange for the
funeral of Brother Charles Pottgieser.