George Barley, a popular young man residing with his
parents in South Cumberland, died at four o'clock this morning from
heart disease. The deceased was only 18 years of age, and enjoyed
the friendship of all who knew him.
His funeral will take place Thursday morning from the
residence of his father, No. 59 Wine street, at an hour yet to be
set. The remains will be taken to St. Patrick's church where a mass
will be celebrated. The interment will be made in St. Patrick's
cemetery.
January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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LITTLE STANLEY BUTLER BURIED
The funeral of little Stanley Butler took place this
afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of his parents on North
Center street. Services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr.
James Moflatt of the Presbyterian church of this city. The
interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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MRS. GOODMAN LAID TO REST
The funeral of Mrs. Goodman took place yesterday
afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Kraft, on
Columbia street. The remains were taken to the German Lutheran
Church, where services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Rappold, the
pastor. After the services the remains were taken to the German
Lutheran cemetery, where the interment was made in the family lot.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. John Schiller, John Bower, Conrad
Zimmerman, John Lochner, Conrad Zilch and John Appel.
January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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SHE SLEEPS HER LAST LONG SLEEP
The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Sloan arrived in
Frostburg today at 12:30 o'clock, and were met at the train by
members of the family and a large number of sorrowing friends. The
remains were taken to the Presbyterian church where services were
conducted by Rev. Dr. Moffatt, of this city, Rev. Alex. Thompson, of
Lonaconing and Rev. Mr. Miley, pastor of the Frostburg church. After
services the remains were taken to Allegany cemetery and interred in
the family lot with her ancestors.
January 30, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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Michael Mallen, of Vale Summit, who died last Tuesday,
was buried yesterday afternoon at Frostburg. The funeral services
were held in St. Michael's church, after which the remains were
convened to the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Mallen died of old age, he
being nearly 95 years of age. He was born in County Longford,
Ireland, in January 1, 1800, and resided there until 1849, when he
came to this country. He took up his residence in Cumberland for one
year, then he moved to Borden mine where he resided for fifteen
years and worked under the Borden Mine Coal Company while living at
that place. He then moved to Vale Summit where he resided until his
death. He was in full possession of all his faculties up to the
last, and could read the finest of print. He was a carpenter by
trade, and leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Haley, and Mrs. Patrick McGann, both living at Vale Summit.
December 10, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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The remains of Mrs. Jenifer B. Hocking, of Piedmont, W.
Va., arrived on the 10 a.m. train from Govanstown, Md., and
proceeded from the depot to the M.E. church, where the service was
conducted by Rev. T.M. West, assisted by Rev. Shannon, of Baltimore.
After the service the funeral proceeded to the Allegany cemetery,
where the remains were interred.
December 10, 1894 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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FUNERAL OF MR. HARTIG
Frostburg, Md., Jan. 17-The funeral of the late Philip
Hartig, father in law of ex-sheriff Otto Hohing, took place at 2
o'clock this afternoon from the German Reformed church, the rector
of that church officiating. The interment took place in Allegany
cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.
Mr. Hohing, who is at Annapolis in charge of Mr.
Wellington's headquarters at Annapolis, came up last night to attend
the funeral, and will return to Annapolis tomorrow.
January 17, 1896 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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GEORGE REIDLER'S FUNERAL
The funeral of young George Reidler; aged 18 months,
who was gored to death by a mad cow in Frostburg on Wednesday
afternoon, took place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from his
parents' home on Mt. Pleasant street, Frostburg. Rev. A. J. Cramer,
pastor of the German Lutheran Church, Frostburg, held services at
the house. The interment was in Allegany cemetery.
October 15, 1897 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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LAID TO REST
The funeral of Mrs. Martha, widow of the late William
Williams, whose death was noted in last evening's Times, took place
this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on Broadway.
Rev. Arthur H. Thompson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, of which the deceased lady was a life long member, preached
and conducted the burial services, speaking very highly of the
beautiful and simple life of the departed lady.
After the conclusion of the Methodist burial
service, the funeral proceeded to Allegany cemetery, this city,
where interment was made beside her husband, who was called to the
Great Beyond twelve years ago.
Those who served as pallbearers were as follows:
Thomas Bond, Jas. Hanson, Thos. Hewitt, Robert Scott, George Gunnett
and Thomas Gatehouse, Messrs. Alfred Jeffries, Conrad Gantt,
Lancelot Richardson and J.S. Metzger served as flower bearers.
February 23, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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MR. HENRY WILLIAMS
Died Last Night At His Home In Frostburg
Was a Former County Commissioner and Prominent Citizen-Death Caused
by a Complication of Diseases. Funeral Monday.
Mr. Henry Williams, a prominent resident of Frostburg,
and formerly a member of the board of county commissioners of
Allegany county, died at his Frostburg home last night at 9:30
o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of diseases from which
Mr. Williams had suffered for many weeks. Mr. Williams was 71 years
old. He was born in Breckinshire in the south of Wales and remained
in his native country until thirty-five years ago, when he came to
America and settled in Frostburg. He established a marble yard at
Frostburg and followed that business for a number of years or until
his son succeeded him and the deceased thereafter engaged in general
contracting and building. The stone work of the best structures in
Frostburg was executed by him. In 1871 he journeyed from Frostburg
to Des Moines, Iowa., where he cut the stone of the capitol building
of that state. Besides his prominence in a business sense Mr.
Williams was conspicuous in politics and in public matters
generally. Besides, holding the office of county commissioners he at
other times served in the town council of Frostburg and was always
identified with public affairs in the town. Mr. Williams was a
member of the English Baptist church of Frostburg, and for twenty
years served on the Baptist board of Baltimore. He was a charter
member of Frostburg lodge No. 88, Knights of Pythias, and was also a
member of the Order of Forresters. In all matters with which he was
identified publicly or privately Mr. Williams displayed a character
that was above reproach, a degree of good judgment that became a man
of high standing and generous consideration for the the rights and
welfare of his neighbors commanded to him the respect of everybody
and the friendly devotion of many. He is survived by a widow, one
son and six daughters. His son is Mr. J.B. Williams, the marble yard
man of Frostburg and Cumberland. his daughters are Mrs. Thos. Price,
Mrs. C.C. Wright, Misses Annie and Tyrzah Williams, Frostburg, and
Mrs. D.P. Hartzell and Mrs. Aden Dillon of Cumberland.
Two brothers and one sister of the deceased reside in
Wales, and one brother, Mr. Jas. D. Williams, lives in Frostburg.
The funeral will take place Monday afternoon with services in the
Baptist Church, Frostburg, at two o'clock. The burial will take
place in Allegany cemetery at Frostburg.
March 18, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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Frostburg, April 7
The funeral of Mrs. John Treascher took place yesterday afternoon at
two o'clock from Salem Reformed church on Broadway, the services
being conducted by Rev. W.H. Lahr, pastor, assisted by Rev. Edward
C. Allard, of the Main Street English Baptist church, ---- of the
ministers paid tributes to the beautiful life of the deceased. At
the conclusion of the burial services interment was made in the
family burying plot in Allegany cemetery.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers and flower
bearers: Messrs. Andrew Lapp, John Pfieffer, Sr., John Voghtman,
Henry Schneider, George Krause, Conrad Kniriem, Mr. Youngerman and
Mr. Lapp, all of this place.
Mrs. Treascher was born in Germany in the year 1831,
where she resided until her removal to America some time later, when
she settled in this vicinity, spending the remainder of her life
about here.
April 7, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN
Mr. James Sweitzer died at his home on McCulloh street,
from an attack of heart failure yesterday. The deceased was
twenty-one years of age and is survived by his mother, several
sisters and four brothers, all residing in this vicinity. The
funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence. Interment will be made in the family lot in the Allegany
cemetery. Mr. Sweitzer's death was very sudden and is sadly deplored
by his many friends in Frostburg and vicinity.
September 16, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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FUNERAL OF MRS. FISHER
The remains of Mrs. Anthony Fisher, whose death took
place at her home in Piedmont, W.Va., were brought to Frostburg
yesterday and were buried in Allegany cemetery. The funeral was
largely attended.
Mrs. Fisher was about fifty years of age and leaves a
husband and a niece, Mrs. George Nean, to mourn his loss. She was a
very devoted member of St. James' Episcopal church during her life
time and was well known for her many kind and charitable acts.
September 16, 1905 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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Frostburg, Md., April 14-The funeral of Mr. John Crump, whose death
has been announced, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence of the deceased. Rev. Harry S. Ecker, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of which Mr. Crump was a devoted member,
preached and conducted the burial services, paying an elegant
tribute to the character of the deceased. Interment took place in
Allegany cemetery.
The deceased was born in England in 18-0. He was a
member of the Union Army during the Civil War and was one of
Frostburg's oldest and best citizens. He is survived by his wife.
April 14, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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The funeral of Mr. Newton Dawson, whose death Thursday
was noted in a former issue of the Times, took place Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence on Ormand street. Rev.
A.H. Thompson, of the First Methodist Episcopal church, conducted
the service, interment being made in Allegany cemetery.
The deceased was sixty years of age and leaves a wife,
one daughter and two sons, all grown. The deceased's death is doubly
sad owing to the fact that Mrs. Dawson is lying seriously ill at the
residence on Ormand street.
The floral offerings were very beautiful. The funeral
was largely attended.
April 16, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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LAID TO REST
The funeral of Mr. Perry Larue, notice of whose death
has appeared in this correspondence, occurred yesterday afternoon
about 2 o'clock from the residence, services being held at the
house, and interment was made in Allegany cemetery.
The deceased was one of the oldest and best known
citizens of Frostburg and at the time of his death was in his 91st
year and is survived by one sister, Miss Kate Larue, and one
brother, Mr. William Larue, also of this place. The funeral was
attended by a large crowd of friends.
April 26, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Brode were grieved to learn of the death of their little daughter on
Monday evening at their home on Welsh Hill from the effects of an
operation for appendicitis.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been fully
completed with the exception of interment, which will be made in the
Allegany cemetery.
Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland May 16, 1906
Frostburg, Md., May 17-The funeral of little Bertha, the 10 year
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brode, whose death was noted in
these columns yesterday, took place yesterday afternoon from the
residence on Welsh Hill. Rev. R. Johnson Campbell, of St. John's
church, assisted by Rev. T. Getz Hill, of Emmanuel church,
Cumberland, officiating. The numerous floral tributes and unusually
large concourse of friends who gathered to pay their last tribute
attested the universal love and affection in which she was held.
Little girl playmates acted as pallbearers and flower bearers. The
interment was in Allegany cemetery.
May 17, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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The funeral of the child of Mr. Claude Robinson, whose death
occurred at Ocean the other day, took place this afternoon from the
residence. The remains were brought to Frostburg and interred in
Allegany Cemetery.
May 17, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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Frostburg, Md., August 2-Mrs. James Prout died at her
home on Bowery street Tuesday evening about eight o'clock after an
illness of several weeks duration. The deceased was a devoted member
of St. Paul's English Lutheran church and was very highly respected
by all who knew her and was beloved by many for her many charitable
acts. She was about sixty-three years of age and is survived by her
husband and one adopted son. William Prout, residing in this place.
The funeral will likely take place Friday afternoon.
August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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A little son of Mr. E. Martin died on Tuesday. The funeral took
place yesterday with interment in Allegany cemetery.
August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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The funeral of the small child of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington took
place Tuesday afternoon, the remains being interred in Allegany
cemetery.August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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The many friends of Mr. Jethro Jeffries were very sorry to receive
the new of his death at his home on Taylor street Wednesday morning
at four o'clock, after an illness of several months from stomach
trouble. The deceased was about sixty-five years of age and is
survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Thomas H.
Morgan, Mrs. David T. Williams, Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. Jessie
Williams, Mrs. Ralph Strauss and Mrs. Williams, of Midlothian, and
Miss Bertha, of Frostburg; Messrs. William and Joethro Jeffries. He
is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Messrs.
Jabez and Alfred of Frostburg; Gabriel and George, of Nebraska, and
John Jeffries, of Montana, and Mrs. Mary Taylor. The deceased was a
member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, under whose ritual
he will be laid to rest in the Allegany cemetery Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Mr. Jeffries recently went to Connellsville to consult
a specialist in the hope of obtaining relief but grew steadily worse
until his death.
August 2, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland Maryland
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DIED IN FROSTBURG
David Allen, the 22 months' old and youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. James Robinson, residing at the corner of Loo and Water
Sts., Frostburg, died Thursday of pneumonia. The funeral took place
this afternoon from the residence at 2:30 o'clock, interment being
made in Allegany cemetery.
Sept. 15, 1906 Evening Times, Cumberland
Maryland
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