Death Of G. E. Zucksghwert
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Prom Our Own Correspondent
Nukualofa, April 7.
IN the death of Mr. G. E. Zuckschwerdt, one of the best-known and highly respected residents of the Kingdom, on April 1, after a long illness, there was severed one of the few remaining links with the “good old days” of Tonga.
He was born in Germany in 1866; grew pineapples in Hawaii in 1891; joined the DH and PG firm in Western Samoa in 1893 and became their accountant in Haapai; served later in Vavau and Apia; and about 50 years ago established in Apia the firm that later became zuckschwert and Voigt. He sold out, purchased the store of old Mrs. L. Krause, in Nukualofa, built a flourishing business, and became one of Tonga’s most esteemed merchants.
His fine character and honesty in business endeared him to the Tongan people. He married the daughter of a South Ameri can German merchant and his two child ren, Herman and Edith, survive him.
The funeral, which was attended by a large gathering representative of the various sections of the community, was conducted by the Rev. E. F. Webber of the Anglican Mission.