. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Decbmbeb 7, 1916. The Florists' Review 25 OBITUARY. Peter Anderson. News of the death of Peter Anderson, better known to the trade as "Jimmy" Anderson, which took place December 2 at .his quarters in the Stock Exchange hotel, at Cottage Grove ave- nue and Thirty-ninth street, Chicago, was re- ceived with sorrow by his many friends in the trade. Mr. Anderson was born in Sparta, Greece, in 1879. While still a , young man he left his native country and emigrated to America, coming directly to Chi- cago. Here he soon entered the employ of Pet
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Decbmbeb 7, 1916. The Florists' Review 25 OBITUARY. Peter Anderson. News of the death of Peter Anderson, better known to the trade as "Jimmy" Anderson, which took place December 2 at .his quarters in the Stock Exchange hotel, at Cottage Grove ave- nue and Thirty-ninth street, Chicago, was re- ceived with sorrow by his many friends in the trade. Mr. Anderson was born in Sparta, Greece, in 1879. While still a , young man he left his native country and emigrated to America, coming directly to Chi- cago. Here he soon entered the employ of Peter Reinberg, with whom he remained for a good number of years, leaving finally to establish himself in business as a commis- sion florist, buying for his brother, M. Anderson, Dayton, O.; James Lasky, Unioutown, Pa., and various other houses, besides his own store at Terre Haute, Ind. Jimmy Anderson was well beloved by all who knew him. He was a man of upright character and honest deal- ing, upon whom any confidence could readily be placed. His sound business principles and pleasing personality as- sured him of success in whatever he undertook. His death was unexpected and was due probably to an ulcerated tooth which caused blood poisoning. Burial took place December 6 from the rooms of the Western Casket Co., to Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Anderson is survived by four brothers, Michael, Harry, Emanuel and James. He never married. "W. E. Roberts. W. E. Roberts, a member of the Enid Floral Co., of Enid, Okla., formerly of New York city, met death November 21 by drinking a mixture of nicotine and Paris green, with which he in- tended to spray the plants. It will be recalled that Mr. Roberts joined A. D. Zimmerman and J. Brand in a partner- ship to operate the Enid Floral Co. Mr. Roberts was in charge of the grow- ing end of the business. Fred Newell Strail. The trade will receive with sorrow news of the death of Fred Newell Strail, who was for many years asso- ciated with the flor
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