The Washington herald., 1907-10-31
S. v. STINEMETZ DIES
Prominent Business Man Sue
cumbS to Long Illness.
OPERATION FAILED TO CURE
HIS Return TO Duty az Big Fur
House, of Which lie Was the Head,
Followed by Speedy ReIapse-Lead-
ing Mason, sportsman, and Phil
anthrOpist-Funera Tomorrow.

Samuel Wardell Stinemetz, widely known
business man, and president of the firm
OF b. II. Sunemetz & Son Co, Of this
city. died at his residence, 1446 Irving
street northwest yesterday afternoon at
3:l5 O'Clock.
Mr.. Stinemetz had been in excellent
health until last February. when he was
afflicted with an internal trouble from
which he never recovered.
Upon the advice OF his physicians. he
underwent a serious operation some
months ago. which was thought to be
successful and he once more took up
his business duties. His health failed
rapidly. however, a few weeks Suose-
quenty, and he had been confined 70 his
house continuously for several weeks be
fore the end came.
Mr. Stinemetz had been one Of the most
progressive business men Of the city.
From the time he became president Of
the firm which bore his fathers name
the company, under his direction. made
such advances that it became necessary
10 enlarge the business. and a large house
at the corner Of Twelfth and T streets
northwest was renovated TO take the
place of the smaller store In Pennsylvania
avenue. The firm Of =. II. Stinemetz K
Son Company is to-day one of the largest
importers of fuTs in this city as cOnse-
Qucnce.
Mr.. Sunemetz was born in Georgetown
on January II. 1886. and was the oldest
son Of B. H. Stnemetz, founder of the
firm of b. II. Stinemetz, Son & Company.
He received his education at the Emer-
son Institute. In this city, and lived here
throughout his lifetime At the age OF
twenty-Cne years he was taken into the
firm organized by his father. At the
death Of the father Mr.. StinemetZ re-
organized the company into a stock COM
pauy, and was elected president of the
new organization which was conducted
under the firm name of B. II. Sunemetz
q Son Company. Mr.. Stinemetz had been
actively associated with the business until
the time of his illness.
Devoted to Organizations.
Mr. Stinemetz was well known as
public-spirited citizen, and was ever ready
TO render any service he was called upon
TO perform in promoting the welfare of
his native city. tie had contributed gen
erousiy TO many charities during his life,
and was always willing TO respond 10 any
demand made upon his time or purse by
those in need.
MI Stinemetz was prominent Mason,
and was an active member of =. b.
French Lodge. No 10, + and A. NJ;
Washington Chapter, No. > r. a. NJ;
Columbia C0mmandery, No >, X. F., and
the Masonic Veteran Association. He
also was a member of Almas Temple,
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine.
Mr. Stinemetz had been an active pro-
moter of athlet
been one of the
the captain OF tht
of this city. He
pert in matters
sports, and pOssesst
i'm competition on Il
good shot, and was
with several rod an,
South.
Mr. Stinemetz married Miss Elizabeth
Morgan daughter of Thomas 2. Morgan.
former Commissioner OF the District OF
Columhi January Is. 1879 by whom
he o. He is survived by
Stinemetz, and four
Irene. Caroline and
jT. Five sisters-Mrs.
Dulan, Ella L. Stine-
aines Ada Stinemetz-
b r. StinemetZ, jr-,
;tinemetz-3lso survive
ents Of this city.
be held tomorrow at
late residence, and will
er the auspices Of the
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