New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM DEPEw soUTHARD.

William Depew Southland. of Peekskrs most
prominent citizens and one OF the we-known
stove manufacturers OF the United States. died at
his home. No. l.l2s Main-st.. Peekskill. yesterday
morning. Mr. Southland had been in Ill health for
some months. having had several slight attacks OF
paralysis. On Wednesday last. however he spent
the day at Oscawana at the opening OF the Dun
derberg Club OF 1899. On Sunday. while SIT
ting on the porch. he was attacked again and was
taken TO his room. He suffered from commissions
and was unconscious until he passed away. the
primary cause of death being Brights disease
Mr. Southland the OF the late Thomas d.
Southland and Amelia Jones He was born In the
Southland homestead. at North James and Main
sts July IS. 1910
His education began in the Peekskill public
schools. after which he attended the Peeksklll
Military Academy and Dr. weston's Institute. in
Tarrytown. In 1855. when eighteen years old. he
sailed with his father for Europe. where he trav-
elled on the Continent and completed his educa-
ton. On the death Of his father William d. South
ard assumed control OF the Peoples Stove Works
and became senior member OF the concern known
the Southard Robertson & CO. Stove Foundry,
Nos. G7 and 25s Water-st. His partner. Senator
George w. Robertson. is now Ill at his home, In
North James-st., Peeksklll.
MIR Southland early became interested in Mason
~, and was one OF the pioneer members OF Cort-
chSpe % @ M both Of S"f Pek.E ae
was member OF Yonkers Commandery No. a.
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Shrine. being No 2.474 their roll.
Always interested in Peekskill he called
upon many times to take share In the burdens OF
It's government He had held a number of minor
elective and appointive offices. and in 1878 was
elected trustee OF the village He served as trus
tee for Ave years and IN 1875 chosen president
OF the village In 1888 he again elected presi-
dent Of the village and served several years.
For many years he director in the West
chester County National Bank On the organiza-
ton Of the Peekski,l Improvement Company he
became a heavy stakeholder and a director, and
was It's treasurer until last year. when increasing
infrmities compelled him renqulsh the duties
OF his office. He vce-president OF the Board
OF Trade. for many years an enthusiastic member
or the Dunderberg Club trustee and hard worker
life. and in the Cortlandt Cemetery Association
Al one time he trustee In St. Pauls Meth
odist Episcopal Church He was active fireman
Tor many years. and member Of Cortlandt Hook
and Ladder Company No l.
he was an adJuant in the old 18th Regiment
National Guard, many years ago. and en-
thusiastic Guardsman. He was of philanthropic
nature. Having amassed a comfortable competence,
ne was ever ready to hasten TO the relief OF those
needing It. and identified with all public i'm
provements and benefactons In Peekskll
When twenty-one years old he married Emile.
daughter Of the late James Robertson, and for
thirty-fve years they lived In the house where he
died. The widow and three children-William D..
jr.. member Of the firm: Mrs William X. KAowl-
son and Mrs. A. S. Bvrd-suryive him
In politics Mr.. Southland stanch Republ-
can. and was a familiar figure AT village town.
county and State conventions. and for many
years reader Of The Tribune.
The funeral Will be held his home tomorrow
at p; m. The Rev. James W. A. Dodge and the
Rev. Dr. Hugh c. Townley will officate. after
which the Masonic ritual will be used Burial will
be in Hillside Cemetery at the convenience OF the
family.