. The progress of the Empire State a work devoted to the historical, financial, industrial, and literary development of New York. himself, andto his liberal treatment of those who served him well. Itgave him pleasure to consult the graybeards, who were hisfaithful lieutenants, and whom he treated as friends ratherthan subordinates. Mrs. Oelbermann, his widow, inheritedhis fortune. She occupies the finest house in Cologne, anddevotes her time, energy, and money, to benefit meritoriousChristian charities. Louis F. Dommerich, Mr. Oelbermannspartner, became his able successor. The Irish ladies who
. The progress of the Empire State a work devoted to the historical, financial, industrial, and literary development of New York. himself, andto his liberal treatment of those who served him well. Itgave him pleasure to consult the graybeards, who were hisfaithful lieutenants, and whom he treated as friends ratherthan subordinates. Mrs. Oelbermann, his widow, inheritedhis fortune. She occupies the finest house in Cologne, anddevotes her time, energy, and money, to benefit meritoriousChristian charities. Louis F. Dommerich, Mr. Oelbermannspartner, became his able successor. The Irish ladies who sold red apples in City Hall Parkalso disposed, at a penny apiece, of copies of popular balladswhich were strung over their stands and which were sungin the free and easies during evening singers were called upon as leaders to oblige theguests who joined the chorus. Here is a specimen: JOHN DEAN AND HIS OWN MARY ANN (Sung after the melody, Villikin and his Dinah.) T is of a rich merchant who in Gotham did dwellHe had a fair daughter who cut a great Petronella this fair one was called. EMIL OELBERMANN Mr rn in Lennep, Germany, August 17, 1835. lerica in 1859 and entered fin terman joined by a firm partnership was established under John W. Jung. Mr. Oelbermann -man- American Insurance 1 until his death. Hi G rman Alliance Insurance Bank, the GermanSavings Bank, the Title Guarantee & Trust Co. Died in CologneMay 1,1S97. THE COMMERCIAL PROGRESS OF GOTHAM 335 She had a large fortune in rum, Schnaps, and -old;This daughter was walking in the stable one day,A-smelling the sweet savor of horses and hay,Her lover the coachman unto her he said,Now let us go right off and get married. John G. Boker was a liquor importer at 93 Front house became famous by the bitters which Mr. LudwigFunke, Jr., prepared. The firm was in John Street whenthe elopement took place; which gave rise to the abovedoggerel. The other prominent wine im
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