New-York tribune., 1895-01-08
OBITUARY.
GEORGE +. STONE.

George F. Stone well known in business and social
circles Of this city. died from Brghts disease yes
terday at Morristown, n. j., which was for the
greater part OF the year his usual home. though
several OF the winter months were generally spent
In the city at No. SS East Thrty-ninth-st He was
born In NewHaven. Conn. on January D 1886, the
only son of Captain Solomon Stone. who left large
fortune accumulated in steamship interests. as an
associate Of Commodore vanderbilt His mother
was G Miss Hemingway, OF old Connecticut stock.
Mr.. Stone was brought up in the Presbyterian com
munion and was member Of the Brick Church, OF
this city. and when in MorristoYn an attendant
OF the First Presbyterian Church there. He leaves
widow. daughter of. the late Robert Colgate.
and two daughters by his first wife. whose father
was Hanson *. Corning. prominent South Amer-
can merchant Mr.. stones only son died several
years ago.
Mr. Stones business career begun In Chicago
In the hardware trade about the end Of 1856 but he
returned to New-YorX. whittier his parents had re-
moved in his childhood. some time before hostlites
began between the North and South and during
the he took charge AZ Annapolis and on the
Pamunkey and elsewhere Of fleet or
steamboats,. transferred from their ordinary
service on Long Island Sound and the Hudson Rycr
to war uses. In 1853. however. his health became
impaired, and he spent several years in Europe and
the East; where In after ne ne repeatedly made
prolonged stays for the benefit OF his wfes health
and his childrens education
Resurning active business. about 1873. in New
Interested in financial matters, having served as
director In many railroad companies ana banking
institutions where his wise and conservative coun-
sells have been OF great value TO his associates He
has also had varied nterese in the West and South.
and II IL not too much TO say that he has won the
confidence and respect Of all business men whose
standard OF fair dealing has in any degree ap-
preached his Mr. Stone Ia politics was strong
Republican and member " the Union League
Club as well as OF number Of others In New
York appropriate to his business pursuits and 10
the various tastes Of man OF culture and many
sided nature He also member or several
London clubs. His reading was varied and exten-
sive and he was especially versed In the statistics
of finance. commerce and manufactures. and an
enthusiast the subject OF the fu supply OF Amer
lean needs through American industries He was
precise well fluent in conversation. fully
armed on most questions Of the hour and withal
man OF great Accomplishments. AS connosseur OF
art in the direction of painting he was strong, ana
his gifts as musician were noteworthy natural
mathematician, his quckness OF observation and
his farsightedness were shown not On.y in the en-
terprse and wide reaching combinations OF his busi-
ness speculations. but In his hours OF relaxation
and reCrea ton He excelled in exercises and games
calling FOR courage. foresight and skill An adept al
chess and whist, he also one of the best whips
be found n four-in- hand and In his earlier
years, while opportunities OF locality and leisure
were stiii at hand, a frstclass yachtsman. HIS
charities unosentatlous; he was n steidfast
friend, and courteous 10 the poor and lowly as
his compeers. He diske1 to destroy the smallest
insect and all who knew him well and lived mucn
with him Will feel that his death leaves great vod
and VII sOrely miss from their lives conspicuousy
well-rOunded man. and gentleman whose Chris
tanity was Of the practical type.