The Washington times., 1908-05-08
XANDER FUNERAL
SUNDAY AT TERNOON
Interment Will Be Made in
Prospect Hill Gene
terry.
Took Deep Interest in Work
of German So
cietieS.

Funeral services for Christian Xancer,
whose death occurred at 1880 o'clock last
night, viii be held in his late home, 800
Seventh street northwest. at ? O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Paul a
Mcneil pastor Cf ConcOrdia Lutheran
Church. Will ohiciate, ana burial will
be made in Prospect Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Xander was seventy-one years
old, and had been a sufferer from rheu-
matism for many years He was able
10 go about, however. but became i'll
about three weeks ago, and his condl-
ton gradually grew more grave he was
unconscious for n week before MS
death. Mr. Xander had paid frequent
visits TO health resorts in the nope OF
deriving benefit
Mr.. Xander was born in WurtemberS,
Germany, and received his education IN
the schools of his native town He came
10 America when he was sixteen years
old and obtained a position in the bak-
erv OF a hotel Subsequently ne became
interested in the wine business, and as
there we're few wine houses in WASH
inRton. he determined to establish MN
self here. He did so and conducted
successful business until the oulDreaA
OF the civil war. when he gave II up 70
join the Union forces. He tougnt win
much distinction and participated IN
many notable engagements.
Again Entered Business.
A. the close OF the war Mr. Nander
.eain established himself in business,
this time in partnership with William
NT,,ebIeIse1. The wine house was IN
ATassach- isetts avenue between Seventh
and Eighth streets. that section beng
ir the heart OF Washington's business
district After three years. the partner
shin was dissolved and Mr.. Aanuer
went into business alone at 9lS Seventh
street. Later he removed 10 s2l Seventh
street. and subsequently Mr- Hanuer
built the large warehouse at the rear
of he store. which is one Of the largest
wine warehouses in the country
Mr.. Xander was regarded as the
pianeer wine merchant OF Washington.
and had n long established reputation
for the excellence of his wines HIS
customers numbered many OF the
wealthiest and most prominent families
I'm Washington. He retired from active
business about ten years ago. since
which time the conduct Of the establish
ment has been IN the hands Of his son.
Henry Xander.
When Edward Droop. head OF the
Droop music firm. died several months
ago. Mr. Xander felt the loss Of his
friend kcenly Mr.. Xander and Mr..
Droop were probably the best known
and among the Oldest OF the German
residents I'm Washington.
Fond of Baseball.
Mr.. Xander was a baseball enthusiast
and was a regular attendant at thu
games. When it became impossible for
hin. 10 20. he would either read or have
read to him all the baseball news in
tho papers. He was a member OF AGA
ella Lodge. No. s. T. \. A N: tie
Washington Saengerbund. the Arion
Society. the Germania MaennerchOr.
Business Mems Association. and. until
five years ago. a member Of the Wash
ington Board of Trade. at which time
he was succeeded by his son.
Mr.. Xander was fond OF travel. and
made many trips to his native home.
lie also went 20 Panama some years
before the United States obtained con-
trol Of .he isthmus. and returned %
Washington by way Of the Pacific coast
States.
Mr.. Xander is survived by his son.
Henry Xander, a daughter. Mrs. Minnie
1seman, four brothers and one sister.