{"id":7933,"date":"2025-08-09T11:18:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T10:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olddays.co.uk\/?page_id=7933"},"modified":"2025-08-09T11:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T10:53:38","slug":"buckner-news-cuttings-01","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/buckner-news-cuttings-01\/","title":{"rendered":"Buckner &#8211; News Cuttings 01"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NEWS CLIPPINGS ASSOCIATED WITH JACOB H. BUCKNER AND FAMILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-News-Cuttings-Related-to-Jacob-H-Buckner.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7935\" src=\"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-News-Cuttings-Related-to-Jacob-H-Buckner.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a>These clippings, likely from <strong>early 20th-century Jewish-American newspapers<\/strong> (Baltimore or Washington-based), offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of <strong>Jacob H. Buckner<\/strong> and potentially his extended family. The articles include social notes, weddings, concerts, theft reports, and club activities\u2014almost all tied to the <strong>Baltimore Jewish community<\/strong> and touching upon individuals named <strong>Buckner<\/strong>, notably <strong>Jacob H. Buckner<\/strong>, who appears prominently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO WAS JACOB H. BUCKNER?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the content of these clippings, Jacob H. Buckner appears to have been:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Culturally active<\/strong>: He is listed as a <strong>musical director<\/strong>, <strong>tenor<\/strong>, and performer in several community events and Jewish benefit concerts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possibly a music teacher or volunteer<\/strong>: His contributions to the &#8220;Volunteer Band of the Hebrew Children&#8217;s Sheltering Home&#8221; and role in sacred concerts imply an involvement in musical education or philanthropy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part of the Jewish middle class<\/strong>: His name appears alongside that of other prominent Jewish families involved in social events, suggesting respectable standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jacob H. Buckner may be <strong>an elder relative (father or uncle)<\/strong> of <strong>Melvin Daniel Buckner (1915\u20132010)<\/strong>, whose life and letters you are currently documenting. These clippings provide social context about the extended Buckner family&#8217;s <strong>respectable public profile<\/strong> in Baltimore and possibly Washington, D.C., including religious, cultural, and musical activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARTICLE SUMMARIES (WITH TRANSCRIPTIONS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Lawyers\u2019 Books Recovered<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mentions <strong>Julius Buckner<\/strong>, not Jacob, but could be a family connection (possibly Jacob\u2019s son or brother).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Julius Buckner, Law Student, Is Charged With Theft.<\/strong><br \/>\nRare and valuable books stolen from the office of Attorney Julius L. Brown&#8230; recovered&#8230; Julius Buckner, law student, charged with the theft&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Annual Sacred Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jacob H. Buckner appears here in a musical leadership role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Volunteer Band of Hebrew Children&#8217;s Sheltering Home.<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8230; Mr. Jacob H. Buckner, musical director of the society&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8230; Mr. Buckner and Miss Anna Applebaum&#8230;<br \/>\nMisses Anna Applebaum and Theresa Miller sang a duet&#8230;<br \/>\nMr. Buckner sang \u201cA Dream\u201d and \u201cO Sole Mio\u201d&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>This is a strong confirmation of <strong>Jacob H. Buckner&#8217;s musical and philanthropic role<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Wedding Announcement: Miss Beatrice Leff &amp; Mr. Levy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A lavish Jewish wedding at Zelle\u2019s Hall.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230; The bride was accompanied to the altar by Miss Sarah Leff, maid of honor, and Mr. Jacob H. Buckner&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8230; Miss Eva Leff, Mr. Abraham Kannenberg, Morris Feldman&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Jacob was likely serving as a <strong>groomsman or part of the wedding party<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Wedding\/Travel Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Buckner name here, but important cultural context. Mentions Atlantic City honeymoon and Washington guests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. New Society at City College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unrelated to Buckner\u2014mentions a Jewish Historical Society at City College.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Club Entertains Members \u2013 <em>Hebrew Pioneer Club<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe dance hall was decorated&#8230;<br \/>\nBuckner\u2019s Orchestra furnished the music&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though it doesn&#8217;t specify <em>Jacob<\/em>, the reference to <strong>Buckner\u2019s Orchestra<\/strong> almost certainly ties back to <strong>Jacob H. Buckner<\/strong>, confirming he led a group that performed at local dances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These articles, while fragmentary, build a clear picture:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jacob H. Buckner<\/strong> was <strong>an active musician<\/strong>, likely leading an orchestra or music ensemble.<\/li>\n<li>He was <strong>integral to Baltimore\u2019s Jewish community events<\/strong> \u2014 concerts, sacred functions, weddings.<\/li>\n<li>He may have <strong>mentored or performed with younger relatives<\/strong>, possibly including Melvin Buckner or siblings.<\/li>\n<li>The presence of other Buckners (Julius) in legal trouble contrasts with Jacob\u2019s respectable musical role \u2014 showing a family of <strong>diverse paths<\/strong> and <strong>complex standing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 1 \u2014 <em>LAWYERS&#8217; BOOKS RECOVERED<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Mentions: Julius Buckner)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>LAWYERS\u2019 BOOKS RECOVERED<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Julius Buckner, Law Student, Is Charged With Theft<\/strong><br \/>\nRare and valuable books stolen from the law office of Dr. Julius L. Brown, 17 East Lexington Street, were recovered yesterday afternoon by detectives of the eastern district, 1609 East Baltimore Street.<br \/>\nJulius Buckner, law student, was charged with the theft. It is alleged that he entered Dr. Brown\u2019s office and stole the books because he needed the funds.<br \/>\nSome of the books were for sale at a bookstore. The rest were recovered intact.<br \/>\nThe recovered volumes, said to be worth hundreds of dollars, included:<br \/>\n\u2014 Commentaries by Blackstone<br \/>\n\u2014 Broom, Legal Maxims<br \/>\n\u2014 Rowell, Public Buildings<br \/>\n\u2014 Minor, Remedies and Practice<br \/>\n\u2014 Tiedeman, Real Property<br \/>\n\u2014 Bishop, Criminal Procedure<br \/>\n\u2014 Brown, Sales<br \/>\n\u2014 Wharton, Evidence<br \/>\n\u2014 Swift, Evidence<br \/>\n\u2014 Stephen, Digest<br \/>\n\u2014 Burbank, Common Law<\/p>\n<p>Superintendent of Slydman Hospital&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Partial cut-off at bottom.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 2 \u2014 <em>ANNUAL SACRED CONCERT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Mentions: Jacob H. Buckner prominently)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>ANNUAL SACRED CONCERT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>By Volunteer Band of Hebrew Children\u2019s Sheltering Home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second annual sacred concert by the Volunteer Band of the Hebrew Children\u2019s Sheltering Home took place at 8 o\u2019clock last night at the Maryland Theater.<\/p>\n<p>Delightful programmes were rendered by the guests of honor, members and friends of the society. A string ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Jacob H. Buckner, was in attendance, and rendered specially prepared music.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. E. I. Beloff made the address and outlined the work of the society and what had been done to interest the public in the need of such institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Those who appeared were:<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Anna Applebaum, solo pianist<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Rose Gordon, Miss A. M. Berkowitz, Miss Fannie Singer<br \/>\n\u2014 Misses Hilda Fisher, Sylvia Fisher, Minna Gorsin, Bessie Berman, Sarah Moses<\/p>\n<p>Miss Applebaum impersonated a gypsy violinist.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Jacob H. Buckner sang \u201cA Dream\u201d and \u201cO Sole Mio.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Misses Anna Applebaum and Theresa Miller sang \u201cO\u2019er the Waters,\u201d a duet.<\/p>\n<p>Miss Rose Gordon sang \u201cThe Star,\u201d accompanied by Miss A. M. Berkowitz.<\/p>\n<p>Miss Martha Nathanson gave a clever recitation.<\/p>\n<p>A committee in charge of the entertainment included:<br \/>\n\u2014 E. I. Beloff, chairman<br \/>\n\u2014 L. L. Berman, assistant chairman<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Anna Silverman<br \/>\n\u2014 L. J. Coton<br \/>\n\u2014 M. E. Soloff<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Hilda Fisher<br \/>\n\u2014 A. Shavoltina<\/p>\n<p>(The final lines are cut off slightly but list organisers and performers.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 3 \u2014 <em>WEDDING AT ZELLE\u2019S HALL<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Mentions: Jacob H. Buckner as wedding party member)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A wedding of interest in Jewish circles was solemnized Sunday at 5 o\u2019clock at Zelle\u2019s Hall, when Miss Beatie Leff, 203 South Broadway, became the bride of Mr. Adolph Levy of Wellbrook Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>The bride was becomingly attired in a white gown, trimmed with pearls. Her veil was worn with a wreath of orange blossoms and sweetpeas. She carried a bouquet.<\/p>\n<p>Miss Eva Leff, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor.<\/p>\n<p>The bridesmaids wore gowns of white over yellow waistcoats. The best man was Mr. Herman Mandel. Ushers were:<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Jacob H. Buckner<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Edward Leff<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Abraham Kannenberg<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Max Lipman<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Charles Morris<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Morris Frank of Salem, N.J.<\/p>\n<p>After the wedding Prof. Jacob Buckner and his orchestra gave a musical reception.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 4 \u2014 <em>WEDDING GUEST LIST &amp; SOCIAL NOTES<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Mentions: Misses Minnie Jacobs and Rosalind; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Buckner as guests)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Misses Rosalind and Minnie Jacobs, New Haven, Conn., bridesmaids.<br \/>\nMr. Oliver had as his best man his brother, Adolph Oliver, and the ushers were William Hollander and Louis Oliver.<\/p>\n<p>After a trip to Atlantic City and New York, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver will live on North Broadway.<\/p>\n<p>Among the out-of-town guests were:<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Hildegarde<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jacobs of New York<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. D. Mann, Miss Dora Mann and Mr. Louis Weiss of New York<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. Buckner<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. H. Buckner of Washington, D.C.<br \/>\n\u2014 Sara Levy of Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 5 \u2014 <em>CLUB ENTERTAINS MEMBERS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(Mentions: Buckner\u2019s Orchestra)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Club Entertains Members<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hebrew Pioneer Club gave an entertainment and dance Sunday evening at the clubhouse, 1734 East Baltimore Street.<\/p>\n<p>The dance hall was decorated with blue and white streamers and peacocks.<\/p>\n<p>Buckner\u2019s Orchestra furnished the music.<\/p>\n<p>Among those who entertained were:<br \/>\n\u2014 Mrs. H. Miller<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Samuel R. Hoffman<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. I. Edelman<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Joseph Meyer<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Harry Levit<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Charles Druid<\/p>\n<p>Refreshments were served.<\/p>\n<p>The guests included:<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Bertha Saltzman<br \/>\n\u2014 Miss Lena Rich<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cohen<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stember<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Hoffman<br \/>\n\u2014 Dr. L. L. Zaslow<br \/>\n\u2014 Mr. Harry Berman<\/p>\n<p><em>(Bottom right note mentions a girl celebrating her eighteenth birthday. Likely separate social note.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIPPING 6 \u2014 <em>NEW SOCIETY AT CITY COLLEGE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(No Buckner mention, included for completeness)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Society At City College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new historical society, the American Historical Society, held its first meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Aims:<br \/>\n\u2014 Research American political history.<br \/>\n\u2014 Discuss political questions.<\/p>\n<p>Officers:<br \/>\n\u2014 Hartman Fryson, President<br \/>\n\u2014 Max Garfunkel, Secretary<\/p>\n<p>Committee includes:<br \/>\n\u2014 Max Berman<br \/>\n\u2014 Samuel Rosenthal<br \/>\n\u2014 E. R. Kaplan<br \/>\n\u2014 Professor F. E. Perry (faculty sponsor)<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONCLUDING NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This collective transcription presents <strong>Jacob H. Buckner<\/strong> as a <strong>highly respected Jewish-American musical director<\/strong>, deeply integrated into the <strong>Baltimore\u2013Washington Jewish social and philanthropic scene<\/strong> in the early 20th century. He appears consistently involved in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cultural performances (tenor solos, duets)<\/li>\n<li>Orchestral leadership (Buckner\u2019s Orchestra)<\/li>\n<li>Community engagement (concerts, weddings, Hebrew clubs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is <strong>likely but not proven<\/strong> that he is an elder relative of <strong>Melvin Daniel Buckner (1915\u20132010)<\/strong> \u2014 perhaps a grandfather or great-uncle \u2014 given the shared surname, geographic proximity (Washington, D.C.), and timing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWS CLIPPINGS ASSOCIATED WITH JACOB H. BUCKNER AND FAMILY These clippings, likely from early 20th-century Jewish-American newspapers (Baltimore or Washington-based), offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of Jacob H. Buckner and potentially his extended family. 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