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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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
John Crump
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Newton Dawson
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Mrs. Anthony Fisher
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Mrs. Goodman
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Philip Hartig
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, Submitted
by Shauna Williams]
Jenifer B. Hocking
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Jethro Jeffries
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,
Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Perry Larue
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,
Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Michael Mallen
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,
Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Martin
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, Submitted by
Shauna Williams]
Harriet Jane Watkins McBride
Mrs. Hattie McBride aged 64 widow of Alephus (Albert) McBride, died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, where she was
admitted several weeks ago, suffering from a fractured hip, sustained in a fall at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Archibald (Etta Lee) Longerbeam, Six Mile House, with whom she resided. Funeral services will be held at 7 o'clock
tonight at the Longerbeam residence. The cortege will leave at 7 a.m. tomorrow for Berryville (Clarke Cty), Va.
where the body will be interred.
[Cumberland Evening Times, July 6, 1932 - Submitted by Monica Watkins
Wagner (MWagner2@sc.rr.com)]
John
O'Leary
John O'Leary for many years a resident of Keyser, and an employee of the B&O RR for more than half a century
died at the home of his daughter in Cumberland last Tues, aged about 80 years. He was buried in Martinsburg Thurs.
in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He has two daughters (Josephine & Julia) and one son (Eugene) living in Cumberland
and one son, Corneilus O'Leary, residing in Keyser (Mineral Cty, Wv.). Another daughter Mrs. Patrick (Mary) Cronin
lives in Kansas City. Mo. and a son John whose residence is unknown. Mr. O'Leary left Keyser only a few days before
his death. He was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a youth. [Keyser Tribune July 7, 1911, Submitted
by Monica Watkins Wagner (MWagner2@sc.rr.com)]
Mrs. James Prout
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
George Reidler
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
John H. S. Rhodes
(Son of Rev. Ebenezer & Mary (Hargis) Starr-Rhodes,) b. Georges Creek,
Md. 10/16/1796, std. at Blooming Grove, McLean County, IL 1823, m. 1st, Mary Johnson, 2nd Mrs. Mary Ann Yazel,
3rd, Mrs. Maria Eisminger. Accidentally killed by I. B. & W. (now 'Big 4') R. R. train, at Bloomington Grove,
McLean Co. 8/21/1875. Children by 1st wife Mrs. Cynthia Turnipseed, Mrs. Caroline Bellew, Wm. J. Rhodes, Mrs. Emily
Brewster, Aaron P. Rhodes. Children by 2nd wife. Samuel M. Rhodes, Cinderella Rhodes. (See Duis' "Good Old
Times" P. 168.)
[Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted
by Teri Colglazier]
Robinson
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Abraham J. Ruckman
Abraham J. Ruckman, 71 yrs of Luke, Md. died at 7 o'clock yesterday evening at the Western Md. hospital Cumberland
following an operation from a complication of disease. He entered the hospital Mon. afternoon. Besides his wife,
Mrs. Nancy Baker Ruckman, his children Mrs. Edward Walther (Margaret) Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Thomas Downing (Alberta)
Washington Iowa; Mrs. Harry Kelly (Nannie) and Mrs. Frederick Heavener of Luke; Mrs. Walter Haight(Ella) Washington,
Iowa & Rawlin D. Baker Ruckman of Luke also a brother Thomas of Cumberland. He was born in Hampshire Co. &
served in the Confederate Army(Army of Northern Va.) HIs body will be taken to Frankfort (Hampshire Co.) for burial.
[Keyser WW Tribune, 11/11/1915, Submitted by Monica Watkins Wagner]
Sarah Sloan
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
James Sweitzer
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Mrs. John Treascher
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Washington
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Henry Williams
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Martha Williams
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, Submitted by Shauna Williams]
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