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William Schluderberg

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9-29-1839 to 4-5-1921[1]

Schluderberg also served as the Vice-President and President of the Highlandtown Improvement Association (also referred to as the Highlandtown Business Men's Improvement Association) in the late 1890s.[2][3] The organization attempted to integrate the ad-hoc roads and other infrastructure in Highlandtown into the administration of the Baltimore County government, as well as encouraging and attempting to manage the development of police and fire services in the area.[4][5]

Schluderberg was responsible for the construction of a row of six two-story row houses on what would today be Mt. Pleasant Avenue, between Highland Avenue and Baylis Street (2nd Street) in 1899.[6] He purchased a grantor's interest in an additional 16 lots of Highlandtown land for $5000 in 1899.[7] He obtained an interest in a further 11 lots on the north side of Eastern Avenue.[8]

Over time he sold some of these lots, but retained others as a landlord.[9]

In 1898, Schluderberg purchased "The White Marsh," a 320 acre area as well as the Herring Run race track comprising 72 acres and a lot on Hudson street, all for $1300.[10] He began trying to divest the White Marsh farm in 1901.[11]

In a 1900 meeting in Rescue Hall, Schluderberg, along with Frank Kraft, J. Edward Ray, G.M.D. Nice and John E. Maasch decided to rename the organization to the Highlandtown and Vicinity Improvement Association of Baltimore County.[12]

In 1900, Schluderberg purchased a further 323 acres of land for $7500.[13]

In 1894, Schluderberg was one of the incorporators (along with George Gunther, Alexander Y Dolfield, George R. Willis, Gerhard Burke, Joseph Schreiber & Ludwig Sellmyer) of the Chesapeake Water Company of Baltimore County, which had an objective "to furnish water to the towns of Canton, Highlandtown and vicinity by driven wells or by flow from natural streams."[14] In 1900, Chesapeake Electric & Water Company merged with the Catonsville Water Company to form the the Baltimore County Water and Electric Company. Schluderberg remained a board member of this new company (along with Martin Meyerdirck, John W.H. Geiger, Albert H. Wehr, Joseph Schreiber, John Hubner, August Wehr & William G Speed).[15]

In 1901, Schluderberg (along with William Frederick Assau, Herman Frederick Knollenberg, William Henry Krueger & Frank Boehmer) formed the W.F. Assan Canning Company for canning fruits, vegetables and other products with a capital stock of $50,000.[16]


Schluderber's daughter Lillian was married January 15th, 1903 to Samuel Thomas Tillingtonhast - the couple moved to 20 Eastern Avenue.[17] Other daughter Katie Emrich[1]

Schluderberg was involved in Republican politics. He was a vice-president of a Republican meeting in Highlandtown in 1903 in support of their candidates in the County. [18] His prestige in the party was such that his brother Conrad was considered a prominent candidate for County Commissioner in the 1907 primary.[19]

Schluderberg retired from Esskay December 31st, 1904, leaving it to his son, George Schluderberg.[20] Daughter Katherine proprietress of the Cosmopolitan Hotel[20]

Schluderberg got start in Butcher Hill in 1858[20] Moved to Highlandtown in 1867[20]

Retirement

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Schluderberg was a founding member of, and sat on the initial board of directors (along with George Prechtel, Philip Wagner, John Selig, Frank C Bressler, Louis P. Henninghausen, August F. Weis, Sr., John W.H. Geiger, Henry Sehrt, George A Gegner, John P. Helldorfer and Charles F.H. Fiske) of the John Frederick Wiessner Orphan Asylum of Baltimore county in March of 1905.[21] This orphan's asylum opened with 30 beds in buildings on 1st Street and Eastern Avenue in Highlandtown.[22]

By 1905, he had moved to 428 North Clinton Street in Canton.[23] Returned to Germany in June of 1905 to "summer abroad".[24] It was his 11th crossing.[25]

G-A Bank

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German-American Bank was chartered by special act of the Maryland Legislature in 1872.[26] Schluderberg was retained as a director of the German-American Bank (located at 524 and 526 South Broadway Street) in July of 1905 (along with William Schwarz, Gebhard Leimbach, John Mahr of P., Rudolph Sommerwerck, Samuel A. Rice, William A. Smith, Louis F. Dietz, Samuel K. Smith, J. Edward Duker, Edward D. Booz & J. George Lamp). He was still reported as an elected director in reports of its 1910, 1911 & 1917 annual meetings.[27][28] German-American dropped the "German" from its name in 1917, in the midst of World War I.[26]

"beef and pork baron" of Highlandtown[29]

Schluderberg donated the Rescue Hall at 412 Third (Conkling) Street for the use of Thanksgiving dinners for hundreds of poor children.[30] It was his 11th crossing.[31]

Monumental Brewing purchased the land for its four-story bottling plant on East Baltimore street from 5th to 7th street from Schluderberg for $20,000.[32]

1912 - The Sentinel, which is regarded as the oldest brick structure in Highlandtown, is being torn down to make way for the erection of the new offices for a branch of the State Bank of Maryland. For 15 years the building was the home of the Sentinel. Prior to that time it was used as a road house and saloon and was the scene of neighborhood meetings and dances. It was also the private home of William Schluderberg, a well-known and prosperous resident of Highlandtown.[33]

At a 1915 Auto Show, Schluderberg purchased a "special racer" from luxury car maker Paige automobile.[34]

Schluderberg was a signatory along with other businessmen - "the men who are keeping Baltimore growing and who are identified with the active commercial, industrial, financial and professional development of Baltimore and Maryland" - of a November 1916 open letter opposing Prohibition.[35]

Schluderberg succumbed to illness at age 81, on April 5th, 1921.[1] He was buried in Oaklawn Cemetary.[36] Schluderberg's funeral was held in his home at the corner of Park Heights Avenue and Clarks Lane in what is today the Fallstaff neighborhood.[1][36] The service was officiated by Rev. John G. Fleck of St. John's Lutheran Church, assisted by the Rev. Paul A. Schlnatz of Fifth German Reformed Church.[36]

The bequests of his will revealed the extent of his wealth and holdings at the time of his death: his daughter Katie was bequeathed a farm along Eastern Avenue as well as his Park Heights Avenue property, his daughter Lillie, a separate farm along Philadelphia Road.[37] He divided among the two all of the funds held in his name at the American Bank, the Savings Bank of Baltimore, Hopkins Place Savings Bank and Highland Permanent Building Association; as well as all stock in the Equitable Trust Company and the American Bank and Electric Company.[37] In addition, each of his grandchildren received $3000.[37] The remainder was divided equally amongst his daughters and son George.[37] The totality of his holdings at death was reported as $208,627.19, with $161,937.03 in bank holdings and $146,699.16 in shares, outstanding loans and ground rents.

Schluderberg's real estate acquisitions continued until just months before his death: in February, he had purchased a "three-story brick residence and garage at 3513 Newland Avenue in Guilford" for about $16,500.[38]

W&Son

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1913 Butcher Strike [39]

In 1913, twenty-five steers stampeded while being driven from the railroad cars to the stockyard of W&S. At 9th street, the animals became unmanageable and ran south on the railroad. The Sun reported that several cows remained "at large" for at least a day.[40] A group of hogs being driven across Eastern Avenue near Kenwood avenue were struck and killed by a car in 1918.[41]

In 1915, a two-story branch office for W&S was erected at 1727-1729 Eastern Avenue.[42] In 1919, the company applied to build a large, four-story packing plant along Baltimore and Fifth Streets, at a cost of $500,000.[43] The new facility was reported as being one of the largest in the city.[1] It was further expanded by about 50% in 1924 with a three-story, 33,000 square foot concrete-and-steel structure costing $200,000[44]

William Schluderberg & Son Company and Thomas J. Kurlde Company merged on May 6th, 1920 to form the "William Schluderberg-T.J Kurdle Company." The incorporators were John H. Richardson, Elmer L. Hatter and Jesse Slingluff, with a Board of Directors consisting of George Washington Williams, Lucius Q.C. Lamar and Thomas Cadwallader.[45]

William Schluderberg of C.

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Son of Conrad

Meat dealer[46]

He stood as a candidate for Baltimore second branch city council's fifth district (wards 25 & 26) in 1919,[47] on the Republican ticket.[48] The Federation of Labor Political League rated Schluderberg as "50 per cent" in support of organized labor, with his opponent, Democrat Henry M. Miller receiving 100 percent.[49] In the election held May 6th, he won the seat, receiving 4163 votes to Miller's 3669.[50] This made him one of 12 Republicans out of 39 total city councilors, which remained in control of the Democratic party.[50]

Owing to developing health problems, Schluderberg was absent from several city council sessions around May of 1920, causing legislation to fail from lack of a constitutional majority.[51] When he returned later, legislators speculated that he was skipping meetings in order to purchase cattle for the slaughtering business, and jokingly inquired whether he would request the City Council change its meeting day to accommodate him.[52] Schluderberg, however, did not offer an explanation for his absences, with the Sun describing him as the "Return[ing] Silent as [the] Sphinx." In January of 1921, he was again being reported as an absentee from council meetings.[53]

Schluderberg did not stand for re-election after 1923.[54]

After his time in office, Schluderberg continued to be a prominent private advocate for business interests politically, arguing against increases in city council market stall rental rates in 1924.[55][56] A year later, he found himself charged by the city health department with selling ground meat containing preservatives.[57]

Wife, Augusta C.M.K. Schluderberg died of pneumonia at age 46, November 14, 1922.[58] She was buried at[58] Issue - Milton, Alva May, Evelyn [58]

In 1924, Schluderberg of C was a founding incorporator (along with William H. Lawrence, Daniel Weber, Joseph H. Voltz and Charles Henry Lowenstein) of the Bank of Essex.[59]

In 1932, Schluderberg of C was the Chairman of a detachment of 6000 soldiers from Fort Meade Baltimore relief campaign's Fifth Regiment Armory[60]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "William Schluderberg, Veteran Packer, Dead: Sucumbs At His Home After Loner Illness--Was 81 Years Old". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1921-04-05.
  2. ^ "Improvement Association Officers". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1896-06-05.
  3. ^ "Miscellany". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1898-02-16.
  4. ^ "Miscellany". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1898-05-25.
  5. ^ "SUBURBS AND COUNTY: Sheriff Whittle Meets A Delegation Of Citizens From Highlandtown SHOWS HIS LIST OF DEPUTIES Steam Fire Engine To Protect The Twelfth District Members Of The Petit Jury Give A Dinner At Towson -- The Public School House Near Freelands Robbed -- School Teachers To Be Paid Under The Old Schedule". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1899-02-09.
  6. ^ "SUBURBS AND COUNTY: Big Boom In Residential And Manufacturing Building At Highlandtown NEW CHURCH AT LUTHERVILLE Commissioners Asked To Make Several Appointments. Mr. George W. Curtis Makes A Deed Of Trust Of His Property To Mr. Lewis M. Bacon--Death Of Jesse Ross Bond At Monteview Hospital--J. N. Palmer's Store Set On Fire". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1899-05-04.
  7. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 1 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1899-07-20.
  8. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 2 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1902-06-01.
  9. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 4 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1902-09-10.
  10. ^ "Miscellany". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1898-12-27.
  11. ^ "Classified Ad 14 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1901-03-15.
  12. ^ "Death Of William A. Bond". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1900-03-08.
  13. ^ "Suburban Miscellany". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1900-10-17.
  14. ^ "Public Needs in the Annex". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1894-03-09.
  15. ^ "A Million-Dollar Mortgage Filed". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1900-06-15.
  16. ^ "Mrs. Gertrude Hassmann's Will". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1901-07-20.
  17. ^ "Marriage Announcement 2 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1903-01-06.
  18. ^ "IS CHEERED TO THE ECHO: Mr. Willliams Gets Warm Reception In Highlandtown MR. WACHTER MAKES SPEECH Denounces The Recent Primary And Lands State Candidates--Mr. Geo. Whitelock To Mr. W. S. Bryan". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1903-10-09.
  19. ^ "IN SUBURBS AND COUNTY: Republicans Go Through Motions Of Primary Election NOT A SINGLE CONTEST HELD Cornerstone Of St. John's P. E. Church Laid At Relay--Seventh Day Adventists Baptize 18". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1907-07-14.
  20. ^ a b c d "Mr. Wm. Schluderberg Retires". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-01-01.
  21. ^ "Hereford Conference Meets". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-03-08.
  22. ^ "GERMAN SOCIETIES AND SINGERS". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1909-10-03.
  23. ^ "Given A Birthday Party". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-03-13.
  24. ^ "TO SAIL ON THE MAIN". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-06-04.
  25. ^ "Other 17 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-09-11.
  26. ^ a b "BANK DROPS ITS HYPHEN: German-American Hereafter To Be Known As American ALSO TO JOIN RESERVE SYSTEM Directors Regard Old Name as Cumbersome And Important Advantages Seen In Federal Affiliation". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1917-11-23.
  27. ^ "Legal Notice 2 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1910-07-15.
  28. ^ "Legal Notice 2 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1911-07-14.
  29. ^ "SURPRISE FOR HIS PARENTS: Mr. Maasch Eloped And Wed Just Before They Sailed For Europe". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1911-07-27.
  30. ^ "EAST ENDERS FEED TOTS: Over 400 Children Enjoy Turkey Dinner At Rescue Hall". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1908-11-27.
  31. ^ "Other 17 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1905-09-11.
  32. ^ "BREWING CO. TO BUILD: Monumental Acquires Large Lot For Bottling Plant CONSIDERATION WAS $20,000 Permit For New Falconer Structure Awarded--Contract For New Neighborbood Clubhouse". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1910-08-21.
  33. ^ "IN SUBURBS AND COUNTY". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1912-09-29.
  34. ^ "SALES RECORD FILLS AT THE AUTO SHOW: More Business Done At 1915 Exhibit Than Any Ever Held In Baltimore PLEASURE VEHICLES IN LEAD Number of Agents Object To Giving Details Of Transaction, But All Declared They Had Broken Previous Marks--Motorcycle Distributors Also Asserted They Had Kept Up With The Pace". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1915-01-24.
  35. ^ "Other 1 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1916-11-04.
  36. ^ a b c "WILLIAM SCHLUDERBERG". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1921-04-06.
  37. ^ a b c d "Dead Man's Relatives Sought". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1921-04-12.
  38. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 1 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1921-02-16.
  39. ^ "LABOR NAMES NEW RULER: George P. Miller Fills Chair Vacated By W. A. Bryan PLEADS FOR UNITY IN RANKS Butchers Of Canton Tell Their Grievances--Garment Workers To Aid Of Strikers". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1913-01-16.
  40. ^ "STEERS ON A STAMPEDE". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1913-07-01.
  41. ^ "Wore Civilian Dress Over Uniform". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1918-03-06.
  42. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 1 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1915-03-07.
  43. ^ "Real Estate Transaction 1 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1919-07-24.
  44. ^ "REAL ESTATE DEALS AND BUILDING NEWS: Forest Park Home Of Charles T. King Purchased By Charles E. Goldberg 30 DWELLINGS TO BE BUILT Plans For Addition To William Schluderbers - T. J. Kurdle Company Plant Filed". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1924-04-12.
  45. ^ "BIG MEAT FIRM INCORPORATES". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1920-05-07.
  46. ^ "PARLEY CALLED TO RECONSIDER STALL RENTALS: Council Committee Agrees To Meet Market Delegation Tuesday CHEERS AND HISSES INTERRUPT HEARING 200 Venders Attend Public Discussion Of Rate Ordinance". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1924-03-27.
  47. ^ "Other 20 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1919-02-15.
  48. ^ "Other 3 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1919-04-02.
  49. ^ "Other 27 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1919-05-05.
  50. ^ a b "Other 2 -- No Title". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1919-05-07.
  51. ^ "Elmer J. Cook Arrested By Hagerstown Police". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1920-05-18.
  52. ^ "Cattle-Buying Councilman Returns Silent As Sphinx: William Scbluderberg Declines To Tell What Kept Him Away The Last Time". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1920-05-21.
  53. ^ "CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Approves Selection Of Adolph P. Schuch And Three Supervisors Of Charities OPPOSITION RAISED TO SCHUCH Leo A. McMahon And W. G. Towers Vote Against Him--Other Ballots Unanimous". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1921-01-18.
  54. ^ ""BROENING'S LUCK" HOLDS, FRIENDS SAY: Jackson Vs. Preston Affair Causes Chuckles Among The Republicans DEMOCRATS ARE CONFIDENT Figure On Election Of Their Mayoralty Candidate, With Council Friendly To Him". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1923-04-15.
  55. ^ "MARKETMEN OFFER RENT COMPROMISE: Increase Of 50 Per Cent. Proposed At Council Committee Hearing VALUATION PLAN OPPOSED Counsel For Goup Differs With City Comptroller On Figures". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1924-04-02.
  56. ^ "FOLLOW ACTION ON STALL MEASURE: Marketmen Will Attend Meeting Of City Council Tonight To Hear Ordinance RAISE IN RENTALS INVOLVED Protest Increase-Without Betterment Of Conditions Will Be Made". Baltimore. 1924-04-14.
  57. ^ "MEAT DEALERS FACE CHARGES THIS WEEK: Thirteen To Be Given Hearings For Alleged Use Of Preservatives FIVE NAMES WITHHELD Six Involved Conduct Business In Lexington Market". Baltimore. 1925-03-08.
  58. ^ a b c "Obituary". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore. 1922-11-15.
  59. ^ "BANK AT ESSEX IS PLANNED: Articles Of Incorporation Are Filed In Towson Court". Baltimore. 1924-12-19.
  60. ^ "TO FEED CROWD AT RELIEF RALLY: Troops From Fort Meade Will March Into City Tomorrow With Equipment MASSMEETING MONDAY Detachment To Camp At Fifth Regiment Plaza Until Tuesday". Baltimore. 1932-11-18.
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