Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-08

helped by the waters. and expressed the
opinionShe would never recover. Since his
return to Washington he has had a num-
Der of attacks which confined him to the
bed
Mr.. Xander became i'll three weeks ago
and gradually grew worse. For a week
before his death he was unconscious and
subject to delrium. During the past few
days he was unable to move.
Dr. G. X. G. Baier was in constant at
tendance. and two other physicians. Dr.
G. n. Acker and DR.. s. S. Adams. were
called in for consultation.
When the end came there were present
around the bedside his son. Henry Kan
der; his daughter Mrs. Minnie lseman;
his sister-in-law. Mrs. Jacob Xander. and
his grandson, George Xander.
Prominent Citizen.
Christian Xander was one of the most
prominent German-American citizens OF
the District. He had been a resident of
Washington since 1859. He was born in
a small village in Wurttemberg, Germany,
In 1887. His father was farmer.
The boy attended the country school
near his home until he was fourteen
years DID, year after leaving school
his father died and he was forced to go
to work to aid in the support Of his
mother and nine brothers and sisters
He worked year in his native land.
After accommodating small amount OF
money he came TO this country. landing
in New York city. He had been appren-
tice to baker in Germany and obtained
a position in the bakery OF hotel
Though only sixteen years old. he man.
aged to make and save enough money to
send part of his salary to his mother each
month: He continued to work at his
trade for number of years. when he dis
continued the work for other occupations.
He worked in many positions, and became
Interested in the wine trade.
In 1853 there were few wine houses of
consequence in the National capital. The
fact that the city was the nome of. high
est officials in government life as well as
many wealthy foreigners struck Mr..
cided this city was in need of a first
class wine house to supply the tables of
the rich. He established that year the
business in which he was engaged until
his death. except for a short period dur
ing the civil war.
Union Veteran.
He served the Union as a soldier in the
civil war. In 1855 he built the building at
800 7th street. which has since been the
home of the business. In 1892 lie erect
ed the large warehouse. $50 Massachu-
setts avenue. connecting with the store In
the rear. The warehouse is among the
largest wine warehouses in the country.
Mr.. Xander was considered the pioneer
wine merchant of Washington. He was
famous for the excellence of his wares,
and supplied the tables of the most
wealthy and prominent residents Of Wash
ington. About ten years ago he retired
from the active management of the bust
ness.
He was noted for his Seniaity. kindness
and liberaity. He was base bali en-
thusias; and expressed regret when his
illness made ii impossible To see the OPEN
ing games of the Washington clubs
Every day until he became seriously III
he Fld TInnt h0r Of H. 4
base ball news 10 him from newspapers
For more than thirty years he had been
member of Acacia Lodge. No is. +. A.
y. VI. He was prominently connected
with the Saengerbund for forty years lie
vas treasurer OF the Washington Schuet-
zen FOR eighteen years and was connected
With the organization until its dissolution.
Member of German Societies.
He was also an honored member of the
Maennerchor Singing Society and the
Arion Singing Society since their orSani-
zatIon. He was a member of the Wash
ington Board OF Trade until FIVE years
ago. when his son. Henry Xander. sue
ceeded 20 the membership. He was also
prom nenty identified with the Business
Mems Association until his death.
Mr. Nander fond of travel and
made number of long trips He wen, 10
Germany for Il long stay in 1872 md Wis
tied the home of his boyhood in Wurttem-
berg. In 1855; he visited his son Henry.
who studied music at Stuttgart for more
than eight years. He made his last trin
TO the fatherland in 1897.
His son. HCY.. Xander: a daughter
Mrs Minnie fseman; grandson George
Iseman: two brothers in Washington
Carl and jacob Xander and two brothers
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