The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-03-04
DEATH OF MR.. JOHN Essen.
HAUER.
Passes Away After a Long and
Lingering Illness-The Funeral
Attended by Many Prominent
Clergymen and Laymen.

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Clergymen and Laymen.
Mr.. John Eisenhauer, one of Fred
erick's most prominent citizens, died Al
his home, on North Market street, thi.
city, on February 18TH, after prolonged
illness, in his 7Ist year.
Mr.. Eisenhauer was son of Iohn and
! Catharine Eisenhauer and was born in
Bergenhert, province of Bavaria, Ger.
many, on August 4th, 1889. He emf
grated to the United States in company
with his mother, sisters and brothers in
1854, and settled in Frederick
MIR. Eiscnhauer has been one of Fred
erick's most popular business men, and
has been IN business in this city since
1865, period of as years. When he
started in business, MIR. Eisenhaner
occupied the property on Market and
Second streets, which was later occupied
by his brother, Mr.. Joseph F. Essen
| hauer.
In December, 1869, ne purchased the
property that he now occupies from Mr..
Ezra Houck, where he has conducted
business since 1872.
Mr.. Eisenhauer took a great interest
in the welfare Of the city. He was a
member of the Board of Directors of the
Franklin Savings Bank and also a
director of the Mutual Insurance Com
pany, of Frederick County. He was
veteran member Of the Junior Fire Com
pany, and as member of the Standing
Committee, of which he was secretary,
took leading part in securing the i'm
provement to the company's equipment
which has been made in the past few
years. He was prominent member of
Father McElroy Council, c. B. L., and
Saint Johns Beneficial Society, and the
Holy Name Society.
Mr.. Eiscnhauer is survived bv a widow
who was Miss Margaret Whaner, of this
city, and five daughters and one son,
Misses Mollie, Margaret, Lucy, Mrs.
Charles Byerly, Mrs. c. Will Fout and
j.. Francis Eisenhauer. He is also sur
vived by a sister, Mrs. B. Sauter.
Washington, D. c.; Joseph F., this city,
and B. Eisenhauer, Huntington, Indiana
The funeral Of Mr.. Eisenhauer
took place from his late residence.
North Market street, this city, at O. 40
on Tuesday morning, March 1st.
The services at the church were most
solemn and impressive Requiem Mass
was celebrated by the pastor, Rev, VIM.
!. Kane, as celebrant Father Cavan-
augh, of Libertytown, as deacon and
Father Mcclure, of Rockville, as sub
deacon. Father A. J. Conlon, the
assistant pastor. was master of Ceremon-
les and Father OConnell, of Brunswick
was in the sanctuary. Father Kane
the pastor, delivered beautiful and
most affecting eulogy Of the deceased
member OF MS congregation, his family
relationships, his long service as leader
OF the choir, and his characteristics as a
true member of the church that he so
dearly loved. were most eloquently set
forth. Father Kane was most visiblv
affected when he delivered the beautiful
eulogy of his deceased friend
The Requiem Mass" was sung by
the regular choir, assisted by Professor
George Edward Smith and Professor
Flrestone, organist. The "Miserere"
was sung bv by Mr. Harry J. Lebherz
and chorus, "Pia Jcsu, ;" by Mrs.
Wachter, aud Lead Kindly Light"
by Professor George Edward Smith.
Many beautiful floral tributes and
letters were sent by sympathetic friends,
showing the high esteem and affection
for the deceased and his family by the
citizens, not only of Frederick but from
other cities.
The pail bearers were Mr.. CLAYTON o.
Keedy, of the Franklin Savings Bank;
Mr.. +. B. Sappington, Of the Junior Fire
Company; DIR. Steiner Schley, of the
Mutual Insurance Company; Mr.. John A.
Kennedy, of Father McElroy Council,
No. 10, c. B. L.; Mr.. Raymond c. Ford,
of St. Johns Beneficial Society; and Mr..
William H. Mccartney President of the
Holy Name Society The funeral was
largely attended by the members of the
various organizations that Mr.. Essen
hauer was so long member of. Judge
Dunn, of the Orphans Court of Bati-
more City, and President of the c. b.
l., of Maryland, was among the many
from a distance that attended the funeral