The Baltimore Sun - 13 Aug 1906 - Page 12
MR. JOHN T. ALER DEAD Was 89 Yean Old And One Time Public Fountain Inspector. Mr. John T. Aler, one of the oldest residents of West Baltimore and for many years in business on Paca street, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 416 West Mulberry street, after an Illness of three weeks. He was born in Frederick county 89 years ago. After attending the public schools he went to Reisterstown, where he resided for six years. Shortly after moving-to the latter place, and when a mere boy, he secured the position of mall carrier between Plkesville and Carlisle, Pa. That was before the period of steam railroads, and during the later years he took great pride in relating his experiences riding more than 100 miles each week on a pony. He continued in this occupation until he was 18 years old, when he came to Baltimore and learned the trade of pump-making with Mr. Jefferson Wolfe, who later became his brother-in-law. Having completed his apprentice work in three years, he, with Mr. Andrew Sisselberger as a partner, opened an establishment on Paca street, near Lexington. A few years later Mr. Sisselberger severed his connection with the concern, and Mr. Aler conducted the business alone for more than 29 years. The demand for pumps having diminished by that time, he sold the establishment and for a year lived a retired life. He then obtained a position as public fountain Inspector, which he held for 20 years. His duties were to look after the street fountains about the city and report any disorders. When he resigned from the latter position, he was past 70 years of age and retired from active business life. He retained his vitality to a remarkable degree until the last. His recollection of Incidents during his boyhood was as clear as if they had happened a few days ago. In May 1840, he married Miss Helen Wolfe, of this city, who died about 23 years ago. He is survived by two sons William O. Aler and Washington Z. Aler, both of this city. The funeral will take place at 10.30 A. M. today from his home. Rev. W. P. Wilson, pastor of Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be In Greenmount Cemetery.
MR. JOHN T. ALER DEAD Was 89 Yean Old And One Time Public Fountain Inspector. Mr. John T. Aler, one of the oldest residents of West Baltimore and for many years in business on Paca street, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 416 West Mulberry street, after an Illness of three weeks. He was born in Frederick county 89 years ago. After attending the public schools he went to Reisterstown, where he resided for six years. Shortly after moving-to the latter place, and when a mere boy, he secured the position of mall carrier between Plkesville and Carlisle, Pa. That was before the period of steam railroads, and during the later years he took great pride in relating his experiences riding more than 100 miles each week on a pony. He continued in this occupation until he was 18 years old, when he came to Baltimore and learned the trade of pump-making with Mr. Jefferson Wolfe, who later became his brother-in-law. Having completed his apprentice work in three years, he, with Mr. Andrew Sisselberger as a partner, opened an establishment on Paca street, near Lexington. A few years later Mr. Sisselberger severed his connection with the concern, and Mr. Aler conducted the business alone for more than 29 years. The demand for pumps having diminished by that time, he sold the establishment and for a year lived a retired life. He then obtained a position as public fountain Inspector, which he held for 20 years. His duties were to look after the street fountains about the city and report any disorders. When he resigned from the latter position, he was past 70 years of age and retired from active business life. He retained his vitality to a remarkable degree until the last. His recollection of Incidents during his boyhood was as clear as if they had happened a few days ago. In May 1840, he married Miss Helen Wolfe, of this city, who died about 23 years ago. He is survived by two sons William O. Aler and Washington Z. Aler, both of this city. The funeral will take place at 10.30 A. M. today from his home. Rev. W. P. Wilson, pastor of Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be In Greenmount Cemetery.
The Baltimore Sun - 13 Aug 1906 - Page 12
MR. JOHN T. ALER DEAD Was 89 Yean Old And One Time Public Fountain Inspector. Mr. John T. Aler, one of the oldest residents of West Baltimore and for many years in business on Paca street, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 416 West Mulberry street, after an Illness of three weeks. He was born in Frederick county 89 years ago. After attending the public schools he went to Reisterstown, where he resided for six years. Shortly after moving-to the latter place, and when a mere boy, he secured the position of mall carrier between Plkesville and Carlisle, Pa. That was before the period of steam railroads, and during the later years he took great pride in relating his experiences riding more than 100 miles each week on a pony. He continued in this occupation until he was 18 years old, when he came to Baltimore and learned the trade of pump-making with Mr. Jefferson Wolfe, who later became his brother-in-law. Having completed his apprentice work in three years, he, with Mr. Andrew Sisselberger as a partner, opened an establishment on Paca street, near Lexington. A few years later Mr. Sisselberger severed his connection with the concern, and Mr. Aler conducted the business alone for more than 29 years. The demand for pumps having diminished by that time, he sold the establishment and for a year lived a retired life. He then obtained a position as public fountain Inspector, which he held for 20 years. His duties were to look after the street fountains about the city and report any disorders. When he resigned from the latter position, he was past 70 years of age and retired from active business life. He retained his vitality to a remarkable degree until the last. His recollection of Incidents during his boyhood was as clear as if they had happened a few days ago. In May 1840, he married Miss Helen Wolfe, of this city, who died about 23 years ago. He is survived by two sons William O. Aler and Washington Z. Aler, both of this city. The funeral will take place at 10.30 A. M. today from his home. Rev. W. P. Wilson, pastor of Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be In Greenmount Cemetery.
MR. JOHN T. ALER DEAD Was 89 Yean Old And One Time Public Fountain Inspector. Mr. John T. Aler, one of the oldest residents of West Baltimore and for many years in business on Paca street, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 416 West Mulberry street, after an Illness of three weeks. He was born in Frederick county 89 years ago. After attending the public schools he went to Reisterstown, where he resided for six years. Shortly after moving-to the latter place, and when a mere boy, he secured the position of mall carrier between Plkesville and Carlisle, Pa. That was before the period of steam railroads, and during the later years he took great pride in relating his experiences riding more than 100 miles each week on a pony. He continued in this occupation until he was 18 years old, when he came to Baltimore and learned the trade of pump-making with Mr. Jefferson Wolfe, who later became his brother-in-law. Having completed his apprentice work in three years, he, with Mr. Andrew Sisselberger as a partner, opened an establishment on Paca street, near Lexington. A few years later Mr. Sisselberger severed his connection with the concern, and Mr. Aler conducted the business alone for more than 29 years. The demand for pumps having diminished by that time, he sold the establishment and for a year lived a retired life. He then obtained a position as public fountain Inspector, which he held for 20 years. His duties were to look after the street fountains about the city and report any disorders. When he resigned from the latter position, he was past 70 years of age and retired from active business life. He retained his vitality to a remarkable degree until the last. His recollection of Incidents during his boyhood was as clear as if they had happened a few days ago. In May 1840, he married Miss Helen Wolfe, of this city, who died about 23 years ago. He is survived by two sons William O. Aler and Washington Z. Aler, both of this city. The funeral will take place at 10.30 A. M. today from his home. Rev. W. P. Wilson, pastor of Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be In Greenmount Cemetery.
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