ELBIN, John
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
John Elbin, Aged Citizen, Succumbs to Appoplexy.
ELBIN 14 Aug 1908
When Mrs Henry Betz went to see why Henry Elbin, an aged carpenter in this city and a Union veteran, did not respond to her calls for him to come to his breakfast at Mrs Eaton's boarding house on North Liberty Street this morning, she found him lifeless. It is thought that Mr Elbin, who had not been well for the past year, was a victim of appoplexy, as the indications were that he had probably died in his sleep during the night. The deceased was 65 years of age and a member of a large connection in this county and was born near Flintstone. For many years, he was a resident of this city, working at the trade of carpenter. At one time he was engaged in the grocery business but of late years he had retired from the trade of carpenter as he was a pensioner. He is survived by the following children: Mrs Katherine Craig, wife of a former newspaper man of this city now living in Indiana; Mrs George Fradiska and Edward Elbin living in this city; brothers, Henry, Leonard, and George living in the city. His wife was a Miss Amanda Willison who had died several years ago.
The funeral arrangements will be made on arrival of several of the relatives tonight.
Cumberland Evening Times, 14 August 1908
Posted December 6, 2009
ELDER, Mrs. Mary Jane Shaffer
Mary Jane Elder, 70, of Hyndman, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, at her home. She was born July 9, 1926, in Hyndman, a daughter of the late Roland J. and Nellie I. (Willison) Shaffer. She married John W. Elder of Buffalo Mills, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1985, along with two brothers, Glenn R. Shaffer and Ray B. Shaffer; and two sisters, Jeanne E. Lohr and N. Joanne Gaumer. She is survived by two sons, John G. Elder and wife Debby of Virginia Beach, Va., and Larry J. Elder and wife Mona of Hyndman; four grandsons and a granddaughter; three brothers: Wendell P. Shaffer of Ft. Worth, Texas, James C. Shaffer and Donald H. Shaffer, both of Buffalo Mills RD 1; a sister, N. Irene Hillegass of Buffalo Mills RD 1, Mrs. Elder was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hyndman. She was a retired food service employee for the Bedford Area School District in Hyndman. She was a 1944 graduate of Hyndman High School. She also served as a volunteer worker for the Hyndman Library. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Hyndman V.F.W. Oscar Jordan Post No. 7375. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Pastor David A. Klink officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Bedford Gazette, February 22, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 19, 2010
ELIAS, Mrs. Margaret H. Bannatyne
FROSTBURG, Dec. 8 — Mrs. Margaret H. Elias, 114 Center Street, died last night in Miners' Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks. A native of Eckhart, Mrs. Elias was a daughter of the late James and Annie (Glenn) Bannatyne. She held membership in First English Baptist Church. Her husband, former City Councilman, Edwin Elias, died December 15, 1949. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. L. O. Leavell, Newnan, Georgia; four sons, Thomas and James Elias, Frostburg; Edwin W. Elias, Oakland; Robert Elias, Baltimore; three sisters, Miss Kate Bannatyne and Mrs. William Harriman, Eckhart; and Mrs. Edwin Grim, Frostburg; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Donald A. Voseller, pastor of the First English Baptist Church and Rev. Sidney S. Aldrich, pastor of First Baptist Church, Eckhart. Burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park, Eckhart.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 9, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 17, 2009
ELIAS, Mrs. Pearl R.
FROSTBURG—Services for Mrs. Pearl R. Elias, 60, wife of Thomas Elias, 56 West College Avenue, who died Saturday night in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from First Methodist Church by Rev. John Bayley Jones, pastor, and Rev. Howard McGrath of New York. Interment was in Frostburg Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, all nephews, were Harry Payne, Francis and John Cook, Dr. Engel Gilbert, Marshall Neal and Dr. William Ryan.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 6, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
ELKINS, William
William Elkins, Noted Hunter, Dies at Hancock
Was Personal Friend of Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt With Whom He Hunted and Fished
Was Expert Guide
Was Familiar With Mountains Where He Guided Sportsmen In Search of Game
“William Elkins, 70 years old, for more than 41 years a guide for the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club, who was a personal friend of President Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, members of Congress, diplomats and representative business and professional men who spent vacations at the club, died this morning at his home at Woodmont. Few sportsmen who went to the Woodmont Club failed to look up "Senator" Elkins, as he was familiarly known. He was an expert angler, knew where the fish could be found and in the game season, he sought out the spots where wild turkey, quail, English pheasants and rabbits were to be located for the sportsmen. On numerous occasions during his life long service with the Woodmont Club was Mr. Elkins urged to take the position of manager of the club, but he always refused on the ground that he would rather live on his farm, which adjoins the club grounds, with his family. He declared he was satisfied to remain a guide for the club-and that explanation generally ended arguments that he take the job. When moving picture men were taking pictures at the Woodmont Club several years ago for a screen feature, they got much locale from Mr. Elkins, who they insisted get into the picture. Just before former President Wilson died he sent for Mr. Elkins, who was also famous as an accordion player, and had him play for him at his home in Washington. The war president also talked for hours with Mr. Elkins on his experiences at the Woodmont Club, of his fishing in Florida and Maine, and of the many hunting trips he had been on. Both Ex-President Wilson and Roosevelt visited the club house, fished and shot game in the hills of the club reservation. Mr. Elkins is survived by his wife, who was Miss Catherine Murphy, of Hancock. He is survived by six children: Mrs. Ella McGreevy, of McKeesport, Mrs. Laura Hughes, and Mrs. Agnes McCullough, of Ridgeley, Mrs. Porter Hill, of Hancock and Augustus Elkins, of Gephart Drive, Cumberland, and Jesse Elkins, of Ridgeley.”
“The Cumberland Times” Cumberland, Maryland 23 Apr 1926
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted July 3, 2009
ELKINS, William
The funeral of William Elkins, the well known guide for fishermen and hunters, who died yesterday at his home at Woodmont, will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Hancock. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times April 24, 1926
(Courtesy of Pat Thompson)
Posted July 31, 2009
ELLENBERGER, George
George Ellenberger, notice of whose death was printed last week, was born in Juniata Township on Febuary 23, 1832. January 10, 1858, he was united in marriage with Annie E. Wilson of Napier Township, who, with two sons, preceded him to the spirit world. Mr. Ellenberger was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of Co. K, 55th Reg. Pa. Volunteers. He was wounded at Drewry's Bluff in the right arm near the shoulder. In 1866 he moved with his family to Somerset County, near Dividing Ridge, where he lived until 1885 when he moved to Napier Townshlp, where he purchased a farm. During his life, with the help of his family he cleared about 206 acres of land and split thousands of rails. In November 1910 he made his home with his son, James H. Ellenberger. He was taken ill with cramps on December 16, and was confined to his bed for 10 weeks and five days, during which time he bore his suffering with Christian fortitude, passing away March 3 in the triumphs of a living faith. He had made all arrangements for his funeral, even to the minutest detail. He is survived by four sons and two daughters: J. H. Ellenberger of near Schellsburg, George W., Jacob B. and John T., of Johnstown; Mrs. Eliza Cable and Mrs. John H. Miller, of Boswell. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Rittenhouse and interment was made in the Schellsburg Cemetery; the pall bearers were Benjamin Egolf, Levi Shaffer, James Crawford, John H. Crissman, Isaiah Hoover and John Emerick.
The Bedford Gazette, March 17, 1911
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 29, 2010
ELLIFRITZ, Fannie
Miss Fannie Ellifritz, died at the home of her sister, Mrs Frank Brown, on Church St, last Monday and was buried at Queen's Point Cemetery last Wednesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Brunk, assisted by Rev. M. H. Keen. A large number of her friends attended the funeral.
Keyser Tribune, October 13, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 24, 2010
ELLIFRITZ, Lee
Lee Ellifritz, well known in this section, and a native of Cabin Run district, was so badly injured in a mine at Chaffee, last Mon that he died Wed morning.
The body was brought here Wed and taken to Cabin Run church for burial.
Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010
ELLIOTT, Thomas
Charlestown, Dec 4 - Thomas Elliott, a farmer residing in Charlestown, died Tues, aged 78 years. He was at one time proprietor of the old Watson House, now the Palm Hotel. He was born in Devonshire, England, and came to the US about 30 years ago. He was twice married, and his second wife survives, with five sons and three daughters.
Keyser Tribune, December 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 10, 2010
ELLIS, Mrs. Anna McKenna
"Mrs. Anna Ellis, wife of Bernard Ellis, died yesterday at their home, 5250 Ranchview Drive, Pittsburgh. A former resident of Cumberland, she was born in Gilmore, a daughter of the late Patrick E. and Elizabeth (Spitzer) McKenna. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Patrick and Earl E. Ellis, both of Pittsburgh; a brother, James McKenna, Clinton, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Bernard J. Boch, Washington, and two grandchildren. The body is at the O'Toole O'Connor Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Pa. A requiem mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic church of the Nativity, Hazelwood, and interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, there."
"Cumberland Sunday Times" Cumberland, Maryland, 10 Jul 1960
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted June 26, 2010
ELOSSER, Grace
TWIGG, C. E.
MONOXIDE POISONING
It is announced that the authorities in Cumberland have accepted the theory of Monoxide Gas Poisoning in the Twigg Elosser case and have dropped further proceeding. According to this theory, the death of C. E. Twigg and Grace Elosser was accidental and no blame can be attached to anyone, but the people of this vicinity do not accept that theory.
NEWS TRIBUNE, FEBRUARY 17, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 15 , 2010
ELOSSER, Louis
Cumberland Md, April 7 - Louis Elosser, 57 years old, died today from grief caused by the tragic end of his daughter, Grace, who was found with her fiance, Charles E. Twigg, on a settee in the parlor of the Elosser home, December 31, 1910. Their wedding was set for the following day.
While after six weeks' investigation, the authorities accept the theory of accidental death by carbon monoxide generated by a gas stove, the mystery has never been satisfactorily solved.
Elosser was a merchant and native of Orange, N.J. His daughter, May, now in the Nurses' Training School in Washington, was with her father when he died.
Keyser Tribune, April 12, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 13, 2010
Benjamin Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH, Benjamin
Benjamin Neal Ellsworth, 85, died last night at the home of his son, Lawrence E. Ellsworth, Park Heights, with whom he resided. He had been ill one year.
A native of Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Samuel and Eliza (Funk) Ellsworth. He was a retired painter and was formerly employed at the Ort Bakery.
Besides his son, he is survived by four other sons, Joseph Ellsworth, Braddock Road; Benjamin N. Ellsworth, Jr., San Francisco, Calif.; James Ellsworth, this city, and Edward Ellswoth, Vocke Road; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Offutt, this city; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
His wife, Mrs. Florence (Meders) Ellsworth, died in 1937.
The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Bruce K. Price, pastor of Park Place Methodist Church. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times April 23 1958
ELRICK, Mrs. Agnes Thompson
"Frostburg - Mrs. Agnes Elrick, 81, of 70 West Main Street, died yesterday at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born at Clarysville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Dudley) Thompson, and was the widow of Joseph Elrick. Mrs. Elrick was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are a son James Elrick, Consul; two daughters, Mrs. George Lilly, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Robert Kenney, with whom she resided; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. And 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Christian wake services will be conducted tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home."
"Evening Times" Cumberland, Maryland, Wed., 5 Feb 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 26, 2009
ELRICK, James
FUNERAL OF JAMES ELRICK
Frostburg, Md., Jan. 30 The funeral of James Elrick, aged 42 years, who was kill (sic) in an automobile accident near Pittsburgh, held from the home of his mother, Mrs. John Elrick, Welsh street, this afternoon. Rev. John W. Keener, pastor of Salem Reformed Church, officiated. burial was in the Allegany cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times - Cumberland, Maryland - Monday - January 30, 1928 - page 7
(Courtesy of Bob Thompson)
Posted July 22, 2010
ELY, Dr. Charles W.
FREDERICK, Oct 2 - Dr. Charles W. Ely, for 42 years the head of the Md. School for the Deaf, located in Frederick, died in Washington, yesterday morning at 10:15 o'clock.
Keyser Tribune, October 4, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 30, 2010
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