Meyersdale Republican: Thursday, March 13, 1930 - page 1:
SUDDEN PASSING OF GEORGE DONGES
Meyersdale Pioneer Businessman Succumbs to Apoplexy at Age of 76.
George Donges, veteran cattleman and pioneer businessman of Meyersdale, passed away at 6 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in his home in the Donges building at the corner of Center street and Memorial Square, as the result of apoplexy.
Mr. Donges was the oldest active businessman in Meyersdale at the time of his death. He was up and going until stricken less than 48 hours before his death.
Tuesday noon he was in the meat market of his son, Edward L. Donges, conversing with the latter. After a short conversation he left the market, presumably to go to his apartments upstairs. He was apparently in his usual state of health when he parted from his son, and that was the last conversation any member of his family had with him.
Since the marriage of his youngest daughter, Mildred, Mr. Donges lived alone in his apartments. It was not until 7 o'clock, Wednesday morning that he was found unconscious in his living quarters. It is supposed that he suffered a stroke of apoplexy some time Tuesday evening, but no one will ever know just how long he lay unconscious before discovery of his plight was made.
He showed some slight signs of recognizing those watching by his bedside on Wednesday, but he was unable to move or speak. He remained in a state of coma until he passed peacefully away on Thursday morning. Undertaker J. L. Tressler prepared his body for burial. Funeral services will be held in the apartments in which he died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, after which he will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. J. Luther Frantz, will conduct the obsequies.
Mr. Donges is survived by five sons and two daughters, namely, Emily, Mrs. Oscar Allen, at present with her husband in Tucson, Arizona; Clay A., of Meyersdale; Samuel, Friedens; Edward L., Meyersdale; William, Akron, O.; Stewart, Detroit, Mich.; and Mildred, Mrs. Adams, of Cumberland, Md.
His wife, who was Anna Beal, sister of the late Andrew O. Beal of Sand Patch, died March 16, 1912.
Mr. Donges was born at Upper Weimar, Germany, April 7, 1854. He came to America at the age of 16 years and lived in Meyersdale ever since. Three older brothers, Frederick, Jacob, and Henry, preceded him to this country. Upon his arrival here he went to work for his brother Henry who was conducting a meat market in Meyersdale.
He worked several years for his brother, during which time he saved three-fourths of his wages until he had enough money to start in the butchering business for himself. He proved to be a successful businessman and in the course of time became one of the leading butchers and cattle dealers of this county.
About 20 years ago he turned his meat market over to his sons and since confined his activities to the buying and shipping of cattle. He bought cattle chiefly in West Virginia, and was personally known to nearly all the farmers in at least a dozen counties of the Mountain State. Last year he shipped 20 carloads of beef to Eastern markets, and twice as many the previous year. He was not only a good judge of cattle, but a fair dealer. His word was as good as his bond with the farmers he dealt with. He also bought and shipped sheep and lambs. His transactions in livestock amounted to many thousands of dollars annually.
Mr. Donges was also enterprising in other directions. In 1904 he built a large theater and business block, known as the Donges Opera House. This was for many years the largest theater in the county. It was destroyed by fire March 18, 1915, and never rebuilt. Mr. Donges lived, however, to see another fine business building erected on the site of the former theater, a fine gasoline and oil service station completed a few months ago and leased to the Sinclair Oil Company.
Mr. Donges' business career is a fine example of the opportunities that this country affords for honest, industrious young men without capital. It was not by chance, but by dint of industry, integrity and thrift that the poor German emigrant boy became a leading businessman of this community.
Contributor: Randall (48047144)
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Children of George and Susan Anna Donges
Frankie P, Charley H, Freddie, Harry E, and Sadie. More children may not have been included.
SUDDEN PASSING OF GEORGE DONGES
Meyersdale Pioneer Businessman Succumbs to Apoplexy at Age of 76.
George Donges, veteran cattleman and pioneer businessman of Meyersdale, passed away at 6 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in his home in the Donges building at the corner of Center street and Memorial Square, as the result of apoplexy.
Mr. Donges was the oldest active businessman in Meyersdale at the time of his death. He was up and going until stricken less than 48 hours before his death.
Tuesday noon he was in the meat market of his son, Edward L. Donges, conversing with the latter. After a short conversation he left the market, presumably to go to his apartments upstairs. He was apparently in his usual state of health when he parted from his son, and that was the last conversation any member of his family had with him.
Since the marriage of his youngest daughter, Mildred, Mr. Donges lived alone in his apartments. It was not until 7 o'clock, Wednesday morning that he was found unconscious in his living quarters. It is supposed that he suffered a stroke of apoplexy some time Tuesday evening, but no one will ever know just how long he lay unconscious before discovery of his plight was made.
He showed some slight signs of recognizing those watching by his bedside on Wednesday, but he was unable to move or speak. He remained in a state of coma until he passed peacefully away on Thursday morning. Undertaker J. L. Tressler prepared his body for burial. Funeral services will be held in the apartments in which he died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, after which he will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. J. Luther Frantz, will conduct the obsequies.
Mr. Donges is survived by five sons and two daughters, namely, Emily, Mrs. Oscar Allen, at present with her husband in Tucson, Arizona; Clay A., of Meyersdale; Samuel, Friedens; Edward L., Meyersdale; William, Akron, O.; Stewart, Detroit, Mich.; and Mildred, Mrs. Adams, of Cumberland, Md.
His wife, who was Anna Beal, sister of the late Andrew O. Beal of Sand Patch, died March 16, 1912.
Mr. Donges was born at Upper Weimar, Germany, April 7, 1854. He came to America at the age of 16 years and lived in Meyersdale ever since. Three older brothers, Frederick, Jacob, and Henry, preceded him to this country. Upon his arrival here he went to work for his brother Henry who was conducting a meat market in Meyersdale.
He worked several years for his brother, during which time he saved three-fourths of his wages until he had enough money to start in the butchering business for himself. He proved to be a successful businessman and in the course of time became one of the leading butchers and cattle dealers of this county.
About 20 years ago he turned his meat market over to his sons and since confined his activities to the buying and shipping of cattle. He bought cattle chiefly in West Virginia, and was personally known to nearly all the farmers in at least a dozen counties of the Mountain State. Last year he shipped 20 carloads of beef to Eastern markets, and twice as many the previous year. He was not only a good judge of cattle, but a fair dealer. His word was as good as his bond with the farmers he dealt with. He also bought and shipped sheep and lambs. His transactions in livestock amounted to many thousands of dollars annually.
Mr. Donges was also enterprising in other directions. In 1904 he built a large theater and business block, known as the Donges Opera House. This was for many years the largest theater in the county. It was destroyed by fire March 18, 1915, and never rebuilt. Mr. Donges lived, however, to see another fine business building erected on the site of the former theater, a fine gasoline and oil service station completed a few months ago and leased to the Sinclair Oil Company.
Mr. Donges' business career is a fine example of the opportunities that this country affords for honest, industrious young men without capital. It was not by chance, but by dint of industry, integrity and thrift that the poor German emigrant boy became a leading businessman of this community.
Contributor: Randall (48047144)
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Children of George and Susan Anna Donges
Frankie P, Charley H, Freddie, Harry E, and Sadie. More children may not have been included.
Meyersdale Republican: Thursday, March 13, 1930 - page 1:
SUDDEN PASSING OF GEORGE DONGES
Meyersdale Pioneer Businessman Succumbs to Apoplexy at Age of 76.
George Donges, veteran cattleman and pioneer businessman of Meyersdale, passed away at 6 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in his home in the Donges building at the corner of Center street and Memorial Square, as the result of apoplexy.
Mr. Donges was the oldest active businessman in Meyersdale at the time of his death. He was up and going until stricken less than 48 hours before his death.
Tuesday noon he was in the meat market of his son, Edward L. Donges, conversing with the latter. After a short conversation he left the market, presumably to go to his apartments upstairs. He was apparently in his usual state of health when he parted from his son, and that was the last conversation any member of his family had with him.
Since the marriage of his youngest daughter, Mildred, Mr. Donges lived alone in his apartments. It was not until 7 o'clock, Wednesday morning that he was found unconscious in his living quarters. It is supposed that he suffered a stroke of apoplexy some time Tuesday evening, but no one will ever know just how long he lay unconscious before discovery of his plight was made.
He showed some slight signs of recognizing those watching by his bedside on Wednesday, but he was unable to move or speak. He remained in a state of coma until he passed peacefully away on Thursday morning. Undertaker J. L. Tressler prepared his body for burial. Funeral services will be held in the apartments in which he died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, after which he will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. J. Luther Frantz, will conduct the obsequies.
Mr. Donges is survived by five sons and two daughters, namely, Emily, Mrs. Oscar Allen, at present with her husband in Tucson, Arizona; Clay A., of Meyersdale; Samuel, Friedens; Edward L., Meyersdale; William, Akron, O.; Stewart, Detroit, Mich.; and Mildred, Mrs. Adams, of Cumberland, Md.
His wife, who was Anna Beal, sister of the late Andrew O. Beal of Sand Patch, died March 16, 1912.
Mr. Donges was born at Upper Weimar, Germany, April 7, 1854. He came to America at the age of 16 years and lived in Meyersdale ever since. Three older brothers, Frederick, Jacob, and Henry, preceded him to this country. Upon his arrival here he went to work for his brother Henry who was conducting a meat market in Meyersdale.
He worked several years for his brother, during which time he saved three-fourths of his wages until he had enough money to start in the butchering business for himself. He proved to be a successful businessman and in the course of time became one of the leading butchers and cattle dealers of this county.
About 20 years ago he turned his meat market over to his sons and since confined his activities to the buying and shipping of cattle. He bought cattle chiefly in West Virginia, and was personally known to nearly all the farmers in at least a dozen counties of the Mountain State. Last year he shipped 20 carloads of beef to Eastern markets, and twice as many the previous year. He was not only a good judge of cattle, but a fair dealer. His word was as good as his bond with the farmers he dealt with. He also bought and shipped sheep and lambs. His transactions in livestock amounted to many thousands of dollars annually.
Mr. Donges was also enterprising in other directions. In 1904 he built a large theater and business block, known as the Donges Opera House. This was for many years the largest theater in the county. It was destroyed by fire March 18, 1915, and never rebuilt. Mr. Donges lived, however, to see another fine business building erected on the site of the former theater, a fine gasoline and oil service station completed a few months ago and leased to the Sinclair Oil Company.
Mr. Donges' business career is a fine example of the opportunities that this country affords for honest, industrious young men without capital. It was not by chance, but by dint of industry, integrity and thrift that the poor German emigrant boy became a leading businessman of this community.
Contributor: Randall (48047144)
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Children of George and Susan Anna Donges
Frankie P, Charley H, Freddie, Harry E, and Sadie. More children may not have been included.
SUDDEN PASSING OF GEORGE DONGES
Meyersdale Pioneer Businessman Succumbs to Apoplexy at Age of 76.
George Donges, veteran cattleman and pioneer businessman of Meyersdale, passed away at 6 o'clock this (Thursday) morning in his home in the Donges building at the corner of Center street and Memorial Square, as the result of apoplexy.
Mr. Donges was the oldest active businessman in Meyersdale at the time of his death. He was up and going until stricken less than 48 hours before his death.
Tuesday noon he was in the meat market of his son, Edward L. Donges, conversing with the latter. After a short conversation he left the market, presumably to go to his apartments upstairs. He was apparently in his usual state of health when he parted from his son, and that was the last conversation any member of his family had with him.
Since the marriage of his youngest daughter, Mildred, Mr. Donges lived alone in his apartments. It was not until 7 o'clock, Wednesday morning that he was found unconscious in his living quarters. It is supposed that he suffered a stroke of apoplexy some time Tuesday evening, but no one will ever know just how long he lay unconscious before discovery of his plight was made.
He showed some slight signs of recognizing those watching by his bedside on Wednesday, but he was unable to move or speak. He remained in a state of coma until he passed peacefully away on Thursday morning. Undertaker J. L. Tressler prepared his body for burial. Funeral services will be held in the apartments in which he died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, after which he will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. J. Luther Frantz, will conduct the obsequies.
Mr. Donges is survived by five sons and two daughters, namely, Emily, Mrs. Oscar Allen, at present with her husband in Tucson, Arizona; Clay A., of Meyersdale; Samuel, Friedens; Edward L., Meyersdale; William, Akron, O.; Stewart, Detroit, Mich.; and Mildred, Mrs. Adams, of Cumberland, Md.
His wife, who was Anna Beal, sister of the late Andrew O. Beal of Sand Patch, died March 16, 1912.
Mr. Donges was born at Upper Weimar, Germany, April 7, 1854. He came to America at the age of 16 years and lived in Meyersdale ever since. Three older brothers, Frederick, Jacob, and Henry, preceded him to this country. Upon his arrival here he went to work for his brother Henry who was conducting a meat market in Meyersdale.
He worked several years for his brother, during which time he saved three-fourths of his wages until he had enough money to start in the butchering business for himself. He proved to be a successful businessman and in the course of time became one of the leading butchers and cattle dealers of this county.
About 20 years ago he turned his meat market over to his sons and since confined his activities to the buying and shipping of cattle. He bought cattle chiefly in West Virginia, and was personally known to nearly all the farmers in at least a dozen counties of the Mountain State. Last year he shipped 20 carloads of beef to Eastern markets, and twice as many the previous year. He was not only a good judge of cattle, but a fair dealer. His word was as good as his bond with the farmers he dealt with. He also bought and shipped sheep and lambs. His transactions in livestock amounted to many thousands of dollars annually.
Mr. Donges was also enterprising in other directions. In 1904 he built a large theater and business block, known as the Donges Opera House. This was for many years the largest theater in the county. It was destroyed by fire March 18, 1915, and never rebuilt. Mr. Donges lived, however, to see another fine business building erected on the site of the former theater, a fine gasoline and oil service station completed a few months ago and leased to the Sinclair Oil Company.
Mr. Donges' business career is a fine example of the opportunities that this country affords for honest, industrious young men without capital. It was not by chance, but by dint of industry, integrity and thrift that the poor German emigrant boy became a leading businessman of this community.
Contributor: Randall (48047144)
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Children of George and Susan Anna Donges
Frankie P, Charley H, Freddie, Harry E, and Sadie. More children may not have been included.
Family Members
Children
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Franklin Phillip Donges
1875–1881
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Sadie Elizabeth Donges
1876–1881
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Frederick "Freddie" Donges
1878–1881
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Charles Henry "Charlie" Donges
1880–1881
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Emily May Donges Allen
1881–1950
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Clay Andrew Donges
1883–1950
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Samuel Burt Donges
1889–1938
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Edward Leigh "E. L." Donges
1891–1947
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PVT William James Donges
1893–1960
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Malcom Donges
1895–1902
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Steward Sylvester Donges
1896–1970
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Mildred D Donges Adams
1900–1942
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