| Name |
Hammond, Francis Herman [1] |
| Birth |
Abt 1836 |
- Died in 1906 "past 70 yrs of age"
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| Gender |
Male |
| Built |
1880 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  |
| In 1880, Francis Hammond built a large tannery and a few years later, the railroad came to town. |
| business |
Between 1880 and 1890 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA |
| founded Hammond's Tannery |
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Hammond's Tannery; A Sad Accident, J.L. Mattison, but 2 Months Married to Miss Weimer
The Potter Enterprise
Coudersport, Pennsylvania •
Wed, May 18, 1887 p3
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• HAMMOND'S TANNERY.
One of the Most • Prosporously Conducted Manufactories in Potter County Graphically Described by Our Traveling Correspondent.
One day last week our reporter, while "nosing" round for news items, happened to be near the leather tannery of Frank Hammond, situated one- mile from the Court house in this boro. He was kindly invited to enter by the gentlemanly foreman, Mr. H.R. Whittaker, shown through the different departments of this splendidly conducted establishment. Lack of space, are sorry to say, preveuts us from printing his observations in full; but will give our readers the principal features of what he saw.
In the "yard," where Mr. Whittaker first led him, he found a much cleaner and neater department than any similar place he here-to-fore visited in tanneries. Its size is 350 x 60 feet, containing 20 baths and 225 vats. The drying room is 348 40 leet, with 4 "floors," holding the time of our representative's visit, from 8,000 to 10,000 hides.
The grinding department looked as though it might be a lungdestroyer, on account of dust, but when one of the "grinders" yelled at the his voice gave proof positive that his lungs were as tough as a new-rolled side leather. Thirty cords of bark per day are ground here, and conveyed by an endless. chain to the leeches, where its tanning ingredients are extracted and the remainder, conveyed to the furnaces, where it used as fuel to make steam.
The present amount of bark hand at this tannery is about 15,000 cords.
In conversation with some of the workmen, our reporter learned that they earned good wages and were well treated by their employer.
About 40 men are employed, many of whom have been with Mr. Hammond for years.
As our representative turned to go, a gentleman apparently not far from the prime of life pleasantly accosted him. It was old Mr. Hammond.
"I am 84 years old," said he, "and here I've got my working pants on all ready to join the Knights ol Labor.
A Sad Accident.
J.L. Mattison, a son of our esteemed townsman, John Mattison, met with death on the 11th inst. in a most painful and shocking manner. Mr. Mattison, who was a foreman for S.S. Hacket, on Clear Creek, eight miles from Emporium, was engaged with his brother and a party of men in blowing out stumps with dynamite and blasting powder, when one of the cartridges, to which a fuse had been attached failed to expiode. The unfortunate man, who had ever been zealous in his employer's behalf, went to the stump to see why the cartridge did not explode, when, on stooping to examine it, an explosion occurred, blowing him several feet into the air, causing instantaneous death and shocking mutilation.
He had handled dynamite for three years, and remarked to his brother, a few minutes previous to the accident, that he would never touch after that day.
He was married about two months ago to an estimable lady, Miss Weimer, of Roulette, who has our heartfelt sympathy in her deep affliction.
The remains were brought to Coudersport, and enterred in Eulalia Cemetry, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of the 13th inst. The funeral services took place at the Methodist church and were largely attended. Mr. Mattison's age was 30 years and 5 months. He was esteemed and loved by all who knew him..
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| Name |
Francis Hammond |
| Residence |
Bef 1891 |
Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
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Francis Herman Hammond, Tannery Founder, Dies in Binghamton, Mrs Jeffereson Davis Dies Same Day
The Potter Enterprise
Coudersport, Pennsylvania •
Thu, Oct 18, 1906 p1
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• TWO NOTABLE DEATHS.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, wife of the president of the Southern Confederacy died in New York yesterday, afternoon after a brief illness with pneumonia.
On Tuesday Rev. Samuel Porter Jones, one of the most successful and original evangelists and lecturers of his time died on a Rock Island train, while enroute from Oklahoma to his Georgia home.
FRANCIS HERMAN HAMMOND.
Former Coudersport Resident Died on Friday.
Francis Herman Hammond, who for many years was one of the representative citizens of Coudersport, died at his home in Binghamton last Friday. His death was caused by a severe nervous affliction with which he had long suffered. Mr. Hammond was the founder of the tannery, which has grown to be one of the most important of our industries. The tannery station was named for him but several years ago the waiting room burned and it has gradually fallen into disuse. About fifteen years ago Mr. Hammond retired from business since which time he has made Binghamton his home. He was past seventy years of age and leaves a wife and one son, Frederick Hammond, who is a banker in Binghamton.
Mrs. S. Burr, of Hattiesburg, Miss., who visits here nearly every summer is a sister of Mrs. Hammond.
The funeral was held Monday.
WILL PLAY PEDRO.
Mrs. Dorr Cobb will entertain a few of her many friends at her pretty West Street home this afternoon, and evening. The guests are invited for four o'clock and progressive pedro will be the feature of amusement. Supper will be served at six o'clock.
The list invited consists of
Mesdames M. L. App,
E. H. Ashcraft, G. H, Doane,
W. F. DuBois, S. A. Hartwell,
B. A. McClure, G. E. Zerfoss,
W. H.. Richards, A. R. Moore,
Sanford Lewis, E. W. Robinson,
W. W. Thompson, J. W. Wells,
S. A. Phillips, M. T. Stokes,
and the Misses Jennie and Elizabeth Jones ...
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
John Schmeltz, now of Chicago, but fifty years ago a resident of Coudersport, is visiting his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schadenberger.
HAS A SON.
Attorney Harry K Brown, of Hornell, is the father of a great big boy, born yesterday. Mrs. Brown was Miss Nella Pearce, of Coudersport. Here's luck to the boy and all the folks.
FOR A HUNT.
Dr. S. A Phillips, our popular dentist, leaves tomorrow for the Adirondack Mountains, where he expects to spend about ten days hunting. Dock is a good marksman and will get them if anyone can..
United States
Pennsylvania
Coudersport
The Potter Enterprise
1906
Oct
18
Page 1
Francis Herman Hammond, Tannery Founder, Dies in Binghamton, Mrs Jeffereson Davis Dies Same Day
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| Residence |
Aft 1891 |
Binghamton, Broome, New York, USA |
| About fifteen years ago Mr. Hammond retired from business since which time he has made Binghamton his home. |
| Death |
Abt 12 Oct 1906 |
Binghamton, Broome, New York, USA [1] |
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Francis Herman Hammond, Tannery Founder, Dies in Binghamton, Mrs Jeffereson Davis Dies Same Day
The Potter Enterprise
Coudersport, Pennsylvania •
Thu, Oct 18, 1906 p1
wetzupdoc • 46 seconds ago
• TWO NOTABLE DEATHS.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, wife of the president of the Southern Confeder acy died in New York yesterday, af ternoon after a brief illness with pneumonia.
On Tuesday Rev. Samuel Porter Jones, one of the most suc- essful and original evangelists and lecturers of his time died on a Rock Island train, while enroute from Ok lahoma to his Georgia home.
FRANCIS HERMAN HAMMOND.
Former Coudersport Resident Died on Friday.
Francis Herman Hammond, who for many years was one of the representative citizens of Coudersport, died at his home in Binghamton last Friday. His death was caused by a severe nervous affliction with which he had long suffered. Mr. Hammond was the founder of the tannery, which has grown to be one of the most important of our industries. The tannery station was named for him but several years ago the waiting room burned and it has gradually fallen into disuse. About fifteen years ago Mr. Hammond retired from business since which time he has made Binghamton his home. He was past seventy years of age and leaves a wife and one son, Frederick Hammond, who is a banker in Binghamton.
Mrs. S. Burr, of Hattiesburg, Miss., who visits here nearly every summer is a sister of Mrs. Hammond.
The funeral was held Monday.
WILL PLAY PEDRO.
Mrs. Dorr Cobb will entertain a few of her many friends at her pretty West Street home this afternoon, and evening. The guests are invited for four o'clock and progressive pedro will be the feature of amusement. Supper will be served at six o'clock.
The list invited consists of
Mesdames M. L. App,
E. H. Ashcraft, G. H, Doane,
W. F. DuBois, S. A. Hartwell,
B. A. McClure, G. E. Zerfoss,
W. H.. Richards, A. R. Moore,
Sanford Lewis, E. W. Robinson,
W. W. Thompson, J. W. Wells,
S. A. Phillips, M. T. Stokes,
and the Misses Jennie and Elizabeth Jones ...
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
John Schmeltz, now of Chicago, but fifty years ago a resident of Coudersport, is visiting his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schadenberger.
HAS A SON.
Attorney Harry K Brown, of Hornell, is the father of a great big boy, born yesterday. Mrs. Brown was Miss Nella Pearce, of Coudersport. Here's luck to the boy and all the folks.
FOR A HUNT.
Dr. S. A Phillips, our popular dentist, leaves tomorrow for the Adirondack Mountains, where he expects to spend about ten days hunting. Dock is a good marksman and will get them if anyone can..
United States
Pennsylvania
Coudersport
The Potter Enterprise
1906
Oct
18
Page 1
Francis Herman Hammond, Tannery Founder, Dies in Binghamton, Mrs Jeffereson Davis Dies Same Day
- Former Coudersport Resident Died on Friday. Francis Herman Hammond, who for many years was one of the representative citizens of Coudersport, died at his home in Binghamton last Friday. His death was caused by a severe nervous affliction with which he had long suffered.
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| Person ID |
I97113 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
Abt 1836 - Abt 1906 (70 years)
