The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-26
DOLO'S SUDDEN DEATH
Former Manager of Dold Pack
ing House Here
FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME
Expressions of Sorrow for
Loss of the Great Packer.

George P. Dold of Buffalo, N Y, for
merly manager of the local establish
ment here, died suddenly at his home
Tuesday night.
Aside from or in contradistinction to
his methodical business habits and train
ing there was a side to George Dold's
character only known TO and appreciated
by mis- more intimate friends and asso-
eiates. He was passionately fond Of art
and a student OF literature. In his social
intercourse or in the quiet OF home ne
was wont TO surprise his friends with
rich stores from his retentive memory,
by unexpected original observations
evIncing the keeness Of the philosopher
insight, or by expressed convictions
which bore the stamp Of study and cru
dition. 1t would not be saying too much
to declare that as a student and reader
Of the classical he was without superior
even among the professional men Of this
community. AS an adjunct TO or in line
with these refined acquisitions and sensi-
biIities was his love for his home, wife
and children. From the prostrating ef-
fects Of the death of her whom he had
brought here as a bride he never raj
lied How much this loss contributed 10
his unexpected and untimely death will
probably never be known, but it was ap-
preciated by all that he was never the
same man after the passing of that IN
toward cloud which, in blotting the light
out Of his Hfe left his little ones to a
cherries home, left them and him bereft
of all that had made life a delight
But our friend is gone to tell the Sc
cret which remains ever untold by living
lips. No doubt gently and uncomplain-
lngIy he went, as softly as falls the
purpling shadow, or the drowsy hum
mings Of a summers eve; trustingly we
hope, resigned we are assured, following
the lead of that love which while life re-
nhained proved stronger than death For
weary weeks the tide ran low until the
nfoorings were finally slipped and our
neighbor was away for the mystic isles
fof the Unknown Sea where may he now
De moored and sheltered with her and all
that he held most dear. 1t is the tide in
which like poor bent reeds we all stand
and all feel the fow of its resistIess
song Of this sea is anon changed to the
Sigh Of a requiem BY the next succeeding
swell which in overwhelming each. in
turn, drifts away all the tenderest loves.
the fairest dreams and the dearest ambi-
tons Of this inexplicable existence.
Jacob Dold ST., father Of George P.
and ]. c. Dold, the eldest brother. ar
rived in the city yesterday morning.
They came in connection with business
matters regarding the local plant. When
Jacob D0ld received word of the death
Of his son he was surprised and shocked.
When he left his son a few DAYS ago he
was apparently in his usual good health.
He said yesterday that while he had re-
ceived no particulars Of his sons death
yet he was Of the opinion that the cause
was apoplexy. George. he said. had been
growing heshier ever since he left Wich-
lta and had increased forty or fifty
pounds in weight since he left here and
weighed fully 20 pounds a short time
ago No arrangements have been made
for the funeral and viii not until all the
members of the family arrive in Buffalo
Mr.. Jacob Dold, J. c. bold and Fred
bold left last night for Buffalo to attend
the funeral
OF the many men who have come out
of the east to live among western peo-
pie, 1T can be said with a truth patent to
all ih Wichita, that few men shared so
easily and so early after first residence.
the, western spirit as George P. DoId did.
FROM the first. the Joined in that optf-
mistic belief in future development which
acptuates, encourag es. in brief renders pos
sifble the pioneer. the state-buider. the
ctty-builder He was keen in forecasting
a future condition. acuteIy correct in his
Judgment of prospects. and completely
master Of the minor commercial details
which. together, point so significantly to
coming opportunity. During his life in
this city he had rates at his fingers ends.
quotations stored away IN his fine
memory by the thousands, and COM
prehensive grasp OF all markets. and
what in the various channels Of trade. ef-
feet them In his office he was business
through and through, inheriting from his
father a thorough. painstaking masterful
faculty for supervision, and with it
capacity for sustained and unfagging eff
fort Under his management the Dold
establishment here was handled during
He liked Wichita. Wichita liked him.
During his eleven years residence here
ne became part of the commercial life Of
the city. he and his beautiful wife parc
OF the social life Of Wichita. Mr.. Dold
was a familiar figure on the streets Al
most every one knew, admired and all
respected him. When. after Mrs. Dold
had died. Mr. Dold went away u Buffalo
a distinct gap was left in the commercial
aud social life OF Wichita. The city felt
It and before he left he was made TO
realize now much the city and its people
would miss him. and he gave 10 some a
promise that in the future he would come
back again.
Georse Dold was a great reader and
had here a large library. He not only
read much but he had a sentimental side,
a heart that was quick 10 respond TO the
first cali TO pity. He never saw an act
that was unjust that it did not revolt him
and urge him 10 rectify it, were il in his
power. He never saw a pitiable thing
that he was not the next moment on
hand 10 comfort and sympathize. He
never saw restitution that he did not
aid it. He was always kind. and synpa-
thetic to those about him. and he never
turned a deaf ear 70 distress. He had