from the Quincy Daily Herald, Monday, Aug. 7, 1916:
Aldo Sommer Died Early Today; Veteran Quincy Business Man
Had Been Seriously HI Only a Week With Acute Gastritis.
WAS 85 YEARS OLD
Aldo Sommer Had Been in the Drug Business Continuously For 76 Years—Came to Quincy in 1857.
Aldo Sommer died this morning. Death came at 12:20 o'clock at his home at 646 Broadway, after a brief illness, being caused by intestinal gastritis. The news of his passing came as a sad surprise to hosts of friends, many of whom were unaware of the fact that he was sick. He had been at his office at the Sommer Drug company up to a week ago.
Born in Germany.
Mr. Sommer was born in Goerlitz, Saxony, Germany, December 13, 1830, and was therefore aged 85 years, 7 months and 23 days. He came to this country in 1840, and after remaining in the east for some time, he came to St. Louis. There he entered the drug store of Dr. Almeda as a clerk. Later he went into business in St. Louis with an associate under the firm name of Hitter & Sommer. While a resident of St. Louis he was married to Miss Mathilda Braun, who survives him. In 1857 Mr. Sommer came to Quincy and became a member of the drug firm of F. Flachs & Co. Mr. Sommer was a nephew of Ferdinand Flachs, the senior member of the firm , which was then in business at 502 Maine street, where the Miller A. Arthur Drug company is now located. In 1860 he became sole owner of the business, and four years later he formed the Sommer & Metz company, with William Metz, who up to that time had been in the drug business at 514 Maine street. In 1869 Mr. Sommer retired from the business to travel with his family both in this country and in Europe. On his return in 1873 he engaged in the drug business with two former employees, B. H. Miller and George Terdenge, again occupying the building at 502 Maine street. The following year he retired from this business to associate himself with D. E. Lynds and C. F. Welle r, forming a stock company which engaged in the wholesale drug business on a large scale at 209-215 North Third street, which continued until 1894, when the entire stock was lost by water on account of a fire In the adjoining building. At that time Mr. Sommer was largely interested in the Van Natta-Lynds Drug company of St. Joseph and the Spokane Drug company of Spokane, Wash. The Aldo Sommer Drug company succeeded to the business in Quincy with Mr. Sommer as chief, taking an active interest in the business up to within a few days of his death.
In Business 76 Years.
Starting in the drug business as a boy, Mr. Sommer was actively engaged in the business for seventy-six years. In 1862 he, with Mr. Hargis, established the Star Nursery, in which he was the guiding spirit for many years. Mr. Sommer was a man of remarkable attainments and executive ability. His broad culture and splendid character made him one of the important factors in the industrial development of Quincy during the sixty years of his residence here. His cardinal traits were his conscientiousness and courtesy. Mr. Sommer was never known to hurt any one's feelings willfully; instead he was always considerate of all who had dealings with him and his memory is revered most by those who knew him best. In his business he maintained a strict discipline and never failed to appreciate conscientiousness and faithfulness in his employees. He placed implicit faith In the men employed by him, his trust in his employees being so great that It was almost a fault, but being conscientious and faithful himself in even the smallest matters, he took it for granted that everybody else was the same. He was one of Quincy's most public spirited men, always ready to lend his services or his means to the advancement of the city and its interests, while not even his family can estimate the extent of his charity. He was always giving his support to worthy causes, but without advertising the fact, even at home.
A Family Man.
As a husband and father he was very devoted. All the time not required by his business interests belonged to his family, and surrounded by his loved ones, he was happiest. In politics he was a Republican. Mr. Sommer is survived by his widow . and seven children ; Harry, Walter, Mrs. W. H. Arthur of St. Louis, Mrs. James L. Martin of Chicago, Mrs. Edwin Jaquith of Chicago, Miss Alice and Mrs. Harry L. Beard of Quincy. Three children preceded him in death, the eldest son, Aldo, Jr., dying at the age of 21 years in 1879.
Aldo Sommer Died Early Today; Veteran Quincy Business Man
Had Been Seriously HI Only a Week With Acute Gastritis.
WAS 85 YEARS OLD
Aldo Sommer Had Been in the Drug Business Continuously For 76 Years—Came to Quincy in 1857.
Aldo Sommer died this morning. Death came at 12:20 o'clock at his home at 646 Broadway, after a brief illness, being caused by intestinal gastritis. The news of his passing came as a sad surprise to hosts of friends, many of whom were unaware of the fact that he was sick. He had been at his office at the Sommer Drug company up to a week ago.
Born in Germany.
Mr. Sommer was born in Goerlitz, Saxony, Germany, December 13, 1830, and was therefore aged 85 years, 7 months and 23 days. He came to this country in 1840, and after remaining in the east for some time, he came to St. Louis. There he entered the drug store of Dr. Almeda as a clerk. Later he went into business in St. Louis with an associate under the firm name of Hitter & Sommer. While a resident of St. Louis he was married to Miss Mathilda Braun, who survives him. In 1857 Mr. Sommer came to Quincy and became a member of the drug firm of F. Flachs & Co. Mr. Sommer was a nephew of Ferdinand Flachs, the senior member of the firm , which was then in business at 502 Maine street, where the Miller A. Arthur Drug company is now located. In 1860 he became sole owner of the business, and four years later he formed the Sommer & Metz company, with William Metz, who up to that time had been in the drug business at 514 Maine street. In 1869 Mr. Sommer retired from the business to travel with his family both in this country and in Europe. On his return in 1873 he engaged in the drug business with two former employees, B. H. Miller and George Terdenge, again occupying the building at 502 Maine street. The following year he retired from this business to associate himself with D. E. Lynds and C. F. Welle r, forming a stock company which engaged in the wholesale drug business on a large scale at 209-215 North Third street, which continued until 1894, when the entire stock was lost by water on account of a fire In the adjoining building. At that time Mr. Sommer was largely interested in the Van Natta-Lynds Drug company of St. Joseph and the Spokane Drug company of Spokane, Wash. The Aldo Sommer Drug company succeeded to the business in Quincy with Mr. Sommer as chief, taking an active interest in the business up to within a few days of his death.
In Business 76 Years.
Starting in the drug business as a boy, Mr. Sommer was actively engaged in the business for seventy-six years. In 1862 he, with Mr. Hargis, established the Star Nursery, in which he was the guiding spirit for many years. Mr. Sommer was a man of remarkable attainments and executive ability. His broad culture and splendid character made him one of the important factors in the industrial development of Quincy during the sixty years of his residence here. His cardinal traits were his conscientiousness and courtesy. Mr. Sommer was never known to hurt any one's feelings willfully; instead he was always considerate of all who had dealings with him and his memory is revered most by those who knew him best. In his business he maintained a strict discipline and never failed to appreciate conscientiousness and faithfulness in his employees. He placed implicit faith In the men employed by him, his trust in his employees being so great that It was almost a fault, but being conscientious and faithful himself in even the smallest matters, he took it for granted that everybody else was the same. He was one of Quincy's most public spirited men, always ready to lend his services or his means to the advancement of the city and its interests, while not even his family can estimate the extent of his charity. He was always giving his support to worthy causes, but without advertising the fact, even at home.
A Family Man.
As a husband and father he was very devoted. All the time not required by his business interests belonged to his family, and surrounded by his loved ones, he was happiest. In politics he was a Republican. Mr. Sommer is survived by his widow . and seven children ; Harry, Walter, Mrs. W. H. Arthur of St. Louis, Mrs. James L. Martin of Chicago, Mrs. Edwin Jaquith of Chicago, Miss Alice and Mrs. Harry L. Beard of Quincy. Three children preceded him in death, the eldest son, Aldo, Jr., dying at the age of 21 years in 1879.
from the Quincy Daily Herald, Monday, Aug. 7, 1916:
Aldo Sommer Died Early Today; Veteran Quincy Business Man
Had Been Seriously HI Only a Week With Acute Gastritis.
WAS 85 YEARS OLD
Aldo Sommer Had Been in the Drug Business Continuously For 76 Years—Came to Quincy in 1857.
Aldo Sommer died this morning. Death came at 12:20 o'clock at his home at 646 Broadway, after a brief illness, being caused by intestinal gastritis. The news of his passing came as a sad surprise to hosts of friends, many of whom were unaware of the fact that he was sick. He had been at his office at the Sommer Drug company up to a week ago.
Born in Germany.
Mr. Sommer was born in Goerlitz, Saxony, Germany, December 13, 1830, and was therefore aged 85 years, 7 months and 23 days. He came to this country in 1840, and after remaining in the east for some time, he came to St. Louis. There he entered the drug store of Dr. Almeda as a clerk. Later he went into business in St. Louis with an associate under the firm name of Hitter & Sommer. While a resident of St. Louis he was married to Miss Mathilda Braun, who survives him. In 1857 Mr. Sommer came to Quincy and became a member of the drug firm of F. Flachs & Co. Mr. Sommer was a nephew of Ferdinand Flachs, the senior member of the firm , which was then in business at 502 Maine street, where the Miller A. Arthur Drug company is now located. In 1860 he became sole owner of the business, and four years later he formed the Sommer & Metz company, with William Metz, who up to that time had been in the drug business at 514 Maine street. In 1869 Mr. Sommer retired from the business to travel with his family both in this country and in Europe. On his return in 1873 he engaged in the drug business with two former employees, B. H. Miller and George Terdenge, again occupying the building at 502 Maine street. The following year he retired from this business to associate himself with D. E. Lynds and C. F. Welle r, forming a stock company which engaged in the wholesale drug business on a large scale at 209-215 North Third street, which continued until 1894, when the entire stock was lost by water on account of a fire In the adjoining building. At that time Mr. Sommer was largely interested in the Van Natta-Lynds Drug company of St. Joseph and the Spokane Drug company of Spokane, Wash. The Aldo Sommer Drug company succeeded to the business in Quincy with Mr. Sommer as chief, taking an active interest in the business up to within a few days of his death.
In Business 76 Years.
Starting in the drug business as a boy, Mr. Sommer was actively engaged in the business for seventy-six years. In 1862 he, with Mr. Hargis, established the Star Nursery, in which he was the guiding spirit for many years. Mr. Sommer was a man of remarkable attainments and executive ability. His broad culture and splendid character made him one of the important factors in the industrial development of Quincy during the sixty years of his residence here. His cardinal traits were his conscientiousness and courtesy. Mr. Sommer was never known to hurt any one's feelings willfully; instead he was always considerate of all who had dealings with him and his memory is revered most by those who knew him best. In his business he maintained a strict discipline and never failed to appreciate conscientiousness and faithfulness in his employees. He placed implicit faith In the men employed by him, his trust in his employees being so great that It was almost a fault, but being conscientious and faithful himself in even the smallest matters, he took it for granted that everybody else was the same. He was one of Quincy's most public spirited men, always ready to lend his services or his means to the advancement of the city and its interests, while not even his family can estimate the extent of his charity. He was always giving his support to worthy causes, but without advertising the fact, even at home.
A Family Man.
As a husband and father he was very devoted. All the time not required by his business interests belonged to his family, and surrounded by his loved ones, he was happiest. In politics he was a Republican. Mr. Sommer is survived by his widow . and seven children ; Harry, Walter, Mrs. W. H. Arthur of St. Louis, Mrs. James L. Martin of Chicago, Mrs. Edwin Jaquith of Chicago, Miss Alice and Mrs. Harry L. Beard of Quincy. Three children preceded him in death, the eldest son, Aldo, Jr., dying at the age of 21 years in 1879.
Aldo Sommer Died Early Today; Veteran Quincy Business Man
Had Been Seriously HI Only a Week With Acute Gastritis.
WAS 85 YEARS OLD
Aldo Sommer Had Been in the Drug Business Continuously For 76 Years—Came to Quincy in 1857.
Aldo Sommer died this morning. Death came at 12:20 o'clock at his home at 646 Broadway, after a brief illness, being caused by intestinal gastritis. The news of his passing came as a sad surprise to hosts of friends, many of whom were unaware of the fact that he was sick. He had been at his office at the Sommer Drug company up to a week ago.
Born in Germany.
Mr. Sommer was born in Goerlitz, Saxony, Germany, December 13, 1830, and was therefore aged 85 years, 7 months and 23 days. He came to this country in 1840, and after remaining in the east for some time, he came to St. Louis. There he entered the drug store of Dr. Almeda as a clerk. Later he went into business in St. Louis with an associate under the firm name of Hitter & Sommer. While a resident of St. Louis he was married to Miss Mathilda Braun, who survives him. In 1857 Mr. Sommer came to Quincy and became a member of the drug firm of F. Flachs & Co. Mr. Sommer was a nephew of Ferdinand Flachs, the senior member of the firm , which was then in business at 502 Maine street, where the Miller A. Arthur Drug company is now located. In 1860 he became sole owner of the business, and four years later he formed the Sommer & Metz company, with William Metz, who up to that time had been in the drug business at 514 Maine street. In 1869 Mr. Sommer retired from the business to travel with his family both in this country and in Europe. On his return in 1873 he engaged in the drug business with two former employees, B. H. Miller and George Terdenge, again occupying the building at 502 Maine street. The following year he retired from this business to associate himself with D. E. Lynds and C. F. Welle r, forming a stock company which engaged in the wholesale drug business on a large scale at 209-215 North Third street, which continued until 1894, when the entire stock was lost by water on account of a fire In the adjoining building. At that time Mr. Sommer was largely interested in the Van Natta-Lynds Drug company of St. Joseph and the Spokane Drug company of Spokane, Wash. The Aldo Sommer Drug company succeeded to the business in Quincy with Mr. Sommer as chief, taking an active interest in the business up to within a few days of his death.
In Business 76 Years.
Starting in the drug business as a boy, Mr. Sommer was actively engaged in the business for seventy-six years. In 1862 he, with Mr. Hargis, established the Star Nursery, in which he was the guiding spirit for many years. Mr. Sommer was a man of remarkable attainments and executive ability. His broad culture and splendid character made him one of the important factors in the industrial development of Quincy during the sixty years of his residence here. His cardinal traits were his conscientiousness and courtesy. Mr. Sommer was never known to hurt any one's feelings willfully; instead he was always considerate of all who had dealings with him and his memory is revered most by those who knew him best. In his business he maintained a strict discipline and never failed to appreciate conscientiousness and faithfulness in his employees. He placed implicit faith In the men employed by him, his trust in his employees being so great that It was almost a fault, but being conscientious and faithful himself in even the smallest matters, he took it for granted that everybody else was the same. He was one of Quincy's most public spirited men, always ready to lend his services or his means to the advancement of the city and its interests, while not even his family can estimate the extent of his charity. He was always giving his support to worthy causes, but without advertising the fact, even at home.
A Family Man.
As a husband and father he was very devoted. All the time not required by his business interests belonged to his family, and surrounded by his loved ones, he was happiest. In politics he was a Republican. Mr. Sommer is survived by his widow . and seven children ; Harry, Walter, Mrs. W. H. Arthur of St. Louis, Mrs. James L. Martin of Chicago, Mrs. Edwin Jaquith of Chicago, Miss Alice and Mrs. Harry L. Beard of Quincy. Three children preceded him in death, the eldest son, Aldo, Jr., dying at the age of 21 years in 1879.
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