Obituaries 1896
 

Washington Post January 4, 1896, pg. 2
Submitted by:  Jamie Perez

Baltimore Sun on Monday May 31, 1896, page 2.
Submitted by Anne Marie

KRONMILLER - On May 28, Laura Virginia, aged 23(28?) years, beloved wife of John Kronmiller, and daughter of Ann and the late Henry Bow??n.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 49 North Gay street, this (Monday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery.

LEWIN - The funeral services over the remains of the Rev. Dr. Lewin will be held in Trinity Church, Upper Marlborough, Md. on Tuesday afternoon, June 1, at two o'clock. Trains leave Washington at 7:15 A.M. and Baltimore at 7 A.M., B&P,R.H. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, D.C.

LYNCH - On May 29, Susan A. Lynch, aged 79 years [Dorchester county (Md.) papers please copy.]
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, No. 188 Bank street, on Tuesday aternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

McCOMB - On Sunday, May 30, 1896, Alexandra McComb, in the 83d year of his age.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, Quaker lane and Cottage avenue, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, at 7:30 o'clock. Requiem Mass at St. Ann's Church at eight o'clock. {Note: The name is clearly Alexandra and the deceased is referred to as 'he'}

RITTER - On 29th May, at 9 A.M., August H., aged 1 year and 19 days, only son of August J. and Mary J. Ritter.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
Friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 77 Little Montgomery street, this (Monday) afternoon, at two o'clock.

ROCHE - At 5:30 A.M., on May 28, James, aged 53 years, beloved husband of Bridget Roche, a native of county Wicklow, Ireland, but for the last 35(?) years a resident of Baltimore. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 168 south Central avenue, thence proceed to St. Patrick's Church, this (Monday) morning, May 31, where a Requiem High Mass will be said for the repose of his soul at eight o'clock.

RUSSELL - The interment of Mrs. Mary C. Russell (nee Linn) and her child Henry will take place at Bonnie Brae Cemetery this (Monday) afternoon, May 31, at four o'clock.

SCHOENEMAN - On Sunday, May 30, Mrs. Carrie Schoeneman, (nee Westheimer), of New York.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.

SNYDER - On 29th of May, after a painful illness, Andrew Snyder, aged 1 year 7 months and 11 days, only and beloved child of Andrew and Annie Snyder.
His funeral will take place from the residence of his parents, corner of Myrtle avenue and Peirce st., this (Monday) afternoon, at four o'clock.

WIEDERSUM - On Sunday, May 30, at ? o'clock P.M., Mary Wiedersum, aged 27 years and 14 days, the beloved wife of George Wiedersum, and daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Gohlinghorst.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.

July
Submitted by:  Rose McLaughlin

COHEN-On July 3, 1896, after a lingering illness, MRS BERTHA COHEN, in the 80th year of her age, relic of the late Emanuel Cohen.  Funeral will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, Louis Berg, No 5161 Light Street on Sunday at 10 AM.  Interment private.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

DAY-After a lingering illness, on July 1, 1896, at 10:30 AM, SAMUEL G DAY, beloved husband of Laura B Day.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 2404 North Calvert Street, on July 4, at ten o’clock.  Interment private.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

DULEY-On July 2, 1896, at 9:30 AM, CARROLL L DULEY, beloved husband of Birdie Duley, R.I.P.  Funeral from his late residence, on July 4, at 8:30 o’clock, thence to St Peter’s Church where a Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

EATON-On July 3, 1896, JANE C EATON [York PA papers please copy].  Funeral from her late residence, No 1502 Jefferson Street on Monday, July 6, at 2 PM.  Interment [private] at Loudon Park.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

EDLINGER-On July 1, 1896, at 11 o’clock PM, TILLIE, beloved daughter of Minnie and Frederick Edlinger.  Funeral on July 4, at four o’clock, from No 1412 Ashland Ave.  Friends and relatives are invited.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

FLORY-On July 2, 1896, at 10:30 PM, ESTEY MORSE FLORY, aged 8 months and 17 days, infant son of I. M. and Estella Flory.  Funeral will take place this Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from his grandparents residence, No 602 Scott Street.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

HOFSTETTER-On July 3, 1896, at his late residence No. 1834 Brunt Street, JOHN HOFSTETTER, aged 67 years.  Funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock.  Interment in Baltimore Cemetery.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

JERSCHEID-On July 1, 1896, HENRY J JERSCHEID, aged 80 years.  Funeral Sunday afternoon, July 5, at two o’clock from his late residence, No 414 South Collington Ave.  Interment private.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

LARE-On July 3, 1896, LLOYD STUDEBAKER, only child of Wm. H and Rosalie Lare.  The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services from the residence of Mr. Joseph S Caskey, No 1308 West Lanvale Street, this Saturday afternoon at four o’clock.  Interment private.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

MCENTEE- On July 3, 1896, at the residence of her parents, No 921 Ensor Street, MARY, aged 18 months, only daughter of James and Maggie McEntee.  R.I.P.  //This lovely bud, so you, so fair//Called hence by early doom//Just came to show how sweet a flower//In Paradise would bloom//Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade//Death came with friendly care//The opening bud to Heaven conveyed//And bade it blossom there//.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from above residence, on Sunday afternoon, at two o’clock.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

MEEK-At the residence of his son, Capt. George M. D. Meek, at Armiger, Anne Arundel County MD, on July 2, 1896, JAMES McCUBBIN MEEK, in the 84th year of his age.  The following is from his diary viz: “I have none of this world’s goods, but I have the love of God in my heart.”  His funeral will take place from the Magothy M. E. Church, this Saturday, July 4, at 10 AM.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

SLOTE-The funeral services of the late GEORGE AUGUSTUS SCLOTE will take place this Saturday morning, July 4, at ten o’clock, at his late residence, No 2330 Eastern Avenue.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend.  Interment private.  (no date of death was mentioned)  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

SMITH-At Long Green, on July 3, 1896, SETH SMITH, aged 68 years, a native of Norwalk CT.  Funeral services at Wilson’s M. E. Church on Sunday, July 5, at 3 PM.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

SNITKER-On July 3, 1896, JOHN F SNITKER, beloved husband of Annie Snitker.  Due notice of the funeral will be given.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

WALGER-Suddenly, on July 2, 1896, C LOUIS WALGER, in the 64th year of his age.  The funeral will take place from his late residence, No 503 McMechen Street, on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock.  (Balto Sun 07/04/1896)

 Baltimore Sun on July 31, 1896  
Submitted by:  Anne Marie

SMALL - Elizabeth Small, widow of Francis S. Kelley, and daughter of the late Thomas and Jane McCreer.

Funeral this (Friday) morning, at eight o'clock. High Mass at St. John's Church. {It appears the beginning of this notice was cut off my copy 31 July 1896}

KELLY - On July 29, Harry E., aged 30 years, youngest son of Sylvester R. and Catherine J. Kelly.

Funeral from his late residence, No. 1320 West Lombard street, this (Friday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Interment private.

KING - Suddenly, on July 29, 1896, at his late residence, No. 1319 Hull street, John L. King.

Due notice of the funeral will be given.

KLINGMEYER - On July 29,at 7:30 A.M., H. W. Klingmeyer, in the 42d year of his age, beloved husband of Sophia Klingmeyer.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 542 West Lee street, this (Friday) afternoon, July 31, at 2:30 o'clock. Service at Saint Paul's German Lutheran Church, corner of Fremont and Saratoga streets, at three o'clock. Interment private.

McCOURT - Departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 1896, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., James McCourt, beloved husband of the late Bridget McCourt. Rest in peace.

Due notice of funeral will be given.

MEREDITH - On July 30, Raymond Cleman, in the 8th month of his age, infant son of George and the late Minnie Meredith.

Funeral will take place from No. 1439 William street, on Saturday, August 1, at 2 P.M.

MORRIS - On July 29, Fanny, aged 41 years, beloved wife of Isaac Morris.

Funeral from her late residence, No. 659 Haw st., this (Friday) morning, July 31, at ten o'clock.

O'CONNOR - On July 29, 1896, John, beloved husband of Ann O'Connor, a native of county Mayo, Ireland. May his soul rest in peace.

The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 1112 Haubert street, on Saturday morning, August 1, at 8:30 o'clock, thence to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, where a Requiem High Mass will be said for the repose of his soul.

PRIOR - July 20, in Hanover, Germany, Edgar Prior, aged 14 years and 2 months, son of Mrs. Hennie Prior and the late Edward A. Prior.

ROSS - On July 30, 1896, Norman, aged 5 months, beloved son of Thomas and Amelia Ross.

Funeral from the parents' residence, No. 1437 Hull street, on Saturday, at 2:30 P.M.

SNYDER - On Thursday at 8:10 P.M., Marie Agnes, aged 1 year, infant daughter of Adam and Helena Snyder.

Home is sad, O God, how dreary,

Lonely, lonesome every spot;

Listening for her voice till weary,

Weary, for we hear it not.

Hard we strove to keep her with us,

But love and skill were all in van;

We must lay our darling loved one

'Neat the graveyard's sod away.

Death's cruel dart has pierced our hearts,

And bowed us down with grief;

And beneath the silent sod

Our darling Marie sleeps.

Funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock, from the residence of her parents, No. 1?23 Ensor street. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

THOMPSON - At Annapolis, on July 30, Agnes Tate Thompson, in the 29th year of her age, beloved wife of James Guy Thompson, and daughter of the late Joseph J. Tate and Mary E. Tate, of Anne Arundel county.

Funeral services at St. Anne's P.E. Church on Saturday at 5 P.M.

VEITH - On July 29, at her late residence, No. 1529 West Lombard street, Ursula M.,aged 29 years, daughter of the late John and Kate Veith, formerly of Ellicott City, Md.

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral, from St. Martin's Church, at 9 A.M. this Friday. Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul.

WEISE - On July 30, 1896, Walter A. Weise, in the 21st year of his age, youngest son of William G. and Margaret Weise.

Funeral from the residence of his parents, No. 1117 North Carrollton avenue, on Saturday, August 1, at 4 P.M. Interment private.

WENK - On July 28, 1896, Jacob Wenk, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Sadie Wenk.

He has gone from his dear ones, his children, his wife,

Whom he willingly toiled for and loved as his life.

O God! how mysterious and how strange art Thy ways,

To take away from us this loved one in the best of his

days.

FROM HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN

Funeral from his late residence, No. 2338 McElderry street extended, on this Friday, July 31, at nine o'clock A. M.

IN MEMORIAM

JONES -- In loving remembrance of my beloved husband, William M. Jones, who departed this life one year ago today, July 31, 1896. Gone, but not forgotten.......

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