G. S. Clinton Bopst

From History of Frederick County. p. 1170:

G. S. Clinton Bopst, of Pearl, Md., formerly of the firm of Shipley and Bopst, now owner of “Pearl Bargain House,” at Bearl, was born at Clearspring, Washington County, Md., January 15, 1865. He is a son of William and Sarah (Lease) Bopst.

William Bopst, father of G. S. Clinton Bopst. was born in Frederick County, Md., about 1817, and died in 1875. He grew up in his native county, but afterwards resided for some time in Washington County, Md. He followed the occupation of a cooper. In politics, he was an old line Whig, and later supported the Republican party. In religion, he was a consistent member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Bopst was married to Sarah Lease. They were the parents of a large family only three of whom reached maturity: William M., of Frederick City, engaged in the dairy business; Fannie, the wife of David F. Mayne; and G. S. Clinton.

G. S. Clinton Bopst, son of William and Sarah (Lease) Bopst, was a child when his parents brought him to Frederick, where he was educated in the public schools of the city. At the age of sixteen, he became a clerk in the store of D. H. Smith, on the corner of Church and Market streets, Frederick, Md. He remained with Mr. Smith for sixteen years, during which he became thoroughly acquainted with all the details of mercantile life. In 1897, he formed a partnership with Harry F. Shipley. The firm of Shipley and Bopst managed one of the leading business houses in Frederick. Their store was stocked with all kinds of toys, phonographs, musical records, sewing machines, and bicycles. Their store, situated at Nos. 103-107 North Market street, was one of the largest establishments of its kind in that part of Maryland. In January, 1909, Mr. Bopst sold his interest to H. F. Shipley, and purchased Pearl Bargain House, at Pearl, Md., and is doing a large and increasing business. He has won success by his own efforts and is a self-made man. He is a thorough business man and stands well among the merchants of Frederick County. His store at Pearl is well stocked with all kinds of general merchandise. He deals in furniture, sewing machines, harness, men and boys’ clothing, dry goods, groceries, flour and feed of all kinds. The goods are well chosen, and of fine quality.

In politics, Mr. Bopst votes the Republican ticket. Fraternally, he is a member of Mountain City Lodge, Knights of Pythias; of Francis Scott Key Camp; the United American Mechanics; and the Knights of the Maccabees. In religion, he is affiliated with the United Brethren Church, of Frederick. Mr. Bopst is well known and is held in high esteem in the community.

Mr. Bopst was married in September, 1891, to Nettie J. Sponseller, of Frederick City. She is a daughter of Arthur and Jane (Roderick) Sponseller, and is a descendant of one of the old families of Frederick County. The children of G. S. Clinton and Nettie J. (Sponseller) Bopst are : Arthur C.; Edna L.; and Harrold S.