OBIT: Charles Calvin HAMM, 1883, York County, PA

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March 8th, Charles Calvin Hamm, son of J.D. Hamm, of Porter's Siding, aged 18 
years, 1 month and 7 days.

Our home seems sad and lonely
Every spot so desolate and drear
And we listen for the voice of dear Charlie,
That we never again shall hear.

Weep not for me, dear friends,
It will not lessen your pain;
But look to Him who gave
And took me with himself to reign

Farewell, dear parents,
Farewell, dear friends and others,
may you wear a crown of golden stars
when you meet me in the heavenly bowers.
By a cousin

We regret to chronicle the death of our dear friend and comrade, Charles C. 
Hamm. he was an honest, faithful and industrious young man, one in who much 
confidence was entrusted. From his earliest boyhood he was greatly interested in 
the success of his father in business; his service at this age are worthy of 
commendation. At the age of 11 years he was sent to the bank to transact 
business for his father; accounts that in a course of 4 years, he took to and 
from the bank over $100,000 and besides this, much money and other valuables 
were entrusted into his care for other purposes in which the strictest honesty 
was required, and not in a single instance did he fail to discharge his duties 
with the ability and precisions of an older and more experienced person.
By this natural business acquirements and genial disposition, he won the 
confidence of all with whom he dealt, which caused him to have numerous 
acquaintances and friends. At the age of 18 he entered the office at Hanover 
Junction, to learn the art of telegraphy, under the instruction of Mr. H.I 
Glatfelter, possessing natural gifts for telegraphing, he was given the office 
at Summit Station, B & H R.R. By the promptness and accuracy with which he 
discharged his duties he was promoted to other important situations. At one time 
he was employed by the Western Union office at Hampstead MD and at the time of 
his death he was one of the principle operators under the lines of the H.J. H. & 
G.R.R., and occupied the office at Valley Junction, also acting as postmaster 
and ticket agent at the same place. He was much respected by his fellow 
employees. When they heard of his death, all who could, came to take the last 
look at their departed friend. His fellow operators as a token of respect, sent 
beautiful floral cross, artistically constructed of the rarest and finest 
flowers. The roses upon the cross at the point of bursting open into full bloom, 
represented that their dear young friend, now forever departed, was just at the 
verge of entering into a prominence and fast becoming one of the leading 
employees of the H.J. H & G R.R. Company.

Hanover Herald, March 17, 1883



The following received by his father, from the General Supt. of the H.J.H & 
G.R.R. co shows that he was much respected.

Mr. J.D. Hamm Porters Sidling Pa

Dear Sir, I was very much shocked to hear of the death of your son, Charles. May 
I tender to yourself and family my deep sympathy in your great affliction. He 
was a faithful employee, discharging his duties with promptness and care; from 
his willing compliance with our wishes, he must have been an obedient and loving 
son, one hard to spare, Very truly yours, H.D. Scott, Supt.

His funeral was largely attended, the church not being able to accommodate all 
with seats. It was the largest funeral at this place for a long time. his 
remains were interred at Litschey's Church, on Sunday. Rev. H. Hilbish preached 
a very impressive sermon from the words recorded in the 90th Psalm, 14th verse, 
principally directing his remarks to the admonition and warning of the young of 
the deceased's class. U.S.B & A.R.B.

Hanover, PA, March 10, 1883