Ruth Bauer

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• Residence: 31 Union St. E., Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172968
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operating Machine, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1921, 42 Shantz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1934, 230 Victoria St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Roy C. Bauer founder and former owner of several companies including the one that makes the world famous Bauer skates died Saturday at Heritage House in St Jacobs. He was 93. Bauer who had Alzhiemers disease, founded the Bauer Shoe Company, and Canadian Skate Manufacturing Company on Victoria Street North in Kitchener and the Bauer Canadian Skate Company Inc. in Tonawanda N.Y. American distributor of Bauer's Canadian products. His companies made a wide range of sports wear including roller skates, football, soccer, baseball and bowling shoes. He remained president of all four Bauer Companies until he sold them to Greb Shoes in 1965.

Greb sold to Warrington Inc in 1974. The operating company for Warrington today is Canstar Sports Group Incon Victoria Street North. The company continues to make skates as well as hockey shoulder and pant protection. Bauer's sons Gerald and Donald continued to work for the company after their father sold it to Greb. Gerald was in charge of Skate Manufacturing until 1969 and Donald was responsible for Bauer sales until his retirement seven years ago.

After selling the companies the Senior Bauer and his wife Louise moved to Bermuda where they remained until 1983 when they returned to Kitchener. After a year at their Muskoka cottage, the Bauers moved to Meadowcroft Place in Kitchener where Mrs. Bauer Died in April 1985.

In addition to his two sons, Bauer is survived by his three daughters Ruth Sidney of Kalamazoo Michigan, Joan Brennan of Ventura California and Dorothey Hannah of Santa Barbara California. 21 Grandchildren and 22 Great grandchildren.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 May 1989

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Roy C. Bauer at Heritage House St Jacobs on Saturday May 13,1989 age 93 years. Mr. Bauer was founder and President of Bauer Skate Company, Canadian Skate Manufacturing Company, and Bauer Canadian Skate Inc. He was also the President of Western Shoe Company and had remained President of all four companies until they were sold to Greb Industries in 1985.

Predeceased by his wife the former Louise Raines, April 4, 1985; two daughters Glenadine and Marguerite; two brothers Nelson and Gordon, four sisters Loucinda, Lyndia, Christina and Elsie. His parents were Mary and Adam Bauer.

Father of Gerald of Waterloo, Donald Of Kitchener,Ruth of Kalamazoo Michigan, Joan of Ventura California, and Dorothy of Santa Barbara California. 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Funeral service and committal service in the Chapel of the Edward R Good funeral Home Rev Orville Thamer and Rev Clayton Wilhelm officiating. Internment Woodlawn Cemetery Kitchener.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 May 1989

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Roy C Bauer founder and former owner of several companies including the one that makes the world famous Bauer skates died Saturday at Heritage House in St Jacobs. He was 93. Bauer who had Alzhiemers disease, founded the Bauer Shoe Company, and Canadian Skate Manufacturing Company on Victoria Street North in Kitchener and the Bauer Canadian Skate Company Inc. in Tonawanda N.Y. American distributor of Bauer's Canadian products. His companies made a wide range of sports wear including roller skates, football, soccer, baseball and bowling shoes. He remained president of all four Bauer Companies until he sold them to Greb Shoes in 1965.

Greb sold to Warrington Inc in 1974. The operating company for Warrington today is Canstar Sports Group Incon Victoria Street North. The company continues to make skates as well as hockey shoulder and pant protection. Bauer's sons Gerald and Donald continued to work for the company after their father sold it to Greb. Gerald was in charge of Skate Manufacturing until 1969 and Donald was responsible for Bauer sales until his retirement seven years ago.

After selling the companies the Senior Bauer and his wife Louise moved to Bermuda where they remained until 1983 when they returned to Kitchener. After a year at their Muskoka cottage, the Bauers moved to Meadowcroft Place in Kitchener where Mrs. Bauer Died in April 1985.

In addition to his two sons, Bauer is survived by his three daughters Ruth Sidney of Kalamazoo Michigan, Joan Brennan of Ventura California and Dorothey Hannah of Santa Barbara California. 21 Grandchildren and 22 Great grandchildren.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 May 1989

Roy married Louise Raines 15 Apr 1920. Louise (daughter of Joseph Thomas Raines and Emma Charlotte Jones) was born 4 Sep 1898, Faversham, , Kent, England; died 4 Apr 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louise Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79033
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Residence: 1921, 42 Shantz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: Bef 1985, 164 Fergus Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1985, Tamraind, , Bermunda

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Bauer, Mrs. Louise At Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Thursday, April 4, 1985. Louise Bauer, age 86 years, of 164 Fergus Ave., Kitchener and formerly of Tamraind Vale, Bermuda.

Beloved wife of Roy C. Bauer; dear mother of Gerald and Donald of Waterloo, Margerite (Mrs. Harman Boyes) of Kitchener, Mrs. Joan Brennan of Ventura Calif., Ruth(Mrs. George Sidney) of Kalamazoo, Mich. and Dorothy(Mrs. William Hannah of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sister of Mrs. Lucy Berry and Mrs. Josephine Austin both of Kitchener, Anne of Toronto, Mrs. Edith Haid of Waterloo and Esther of Peterborough. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raines; one daughter, Glenadine Koby, on January 9, 1984 and one brother George.

Private family visitation will be held at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. Waterloo, today, with internment to follow in Woodland cemetery, Kitchener. At a later date, a time and place will be announced for a memorial service.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Apr 1985

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172965
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; teamster
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Planing Mill
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1921, 22 Pink St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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One Killed, Two Seriously and Five Slightly Injured in Explosion at C. C. Felt Plant

Mr. August Houtschild Fatally Injured by Falling Debris. Cause of Explosion Not Known. Occurred in Solution Mixing Room.

AN INQUEST IS DECIDED ON.

As the result of a serious explosion at the plant of the Canadian Consolidated Felt Company this morning one citizen has lost his life and a others were more or less severely injured. The man who lost his life is Mr. August Houtschilld [Haufschild] of 21 Pinke street who was killed in the blowing- out of a wall.

The following official statement has been issued by the company on the accident.

"At 10.20 o'clock this morning a gasoline explosion in the fire proof room called the coolskin solution mixing room occurred. In the room there was a mixing kettle jacketed with steam in which a solution was being prepared and over that an iron collecting hood connecting with an exhaust fan to remove the gases. Next door was the drying room for felt after it was impregnated with the solution. Both rooms were fire proof. There were two men in the mixing room at the time, one man in the drying room, and three men outside the door of the mixing room. Nobody was smoking. There were several witnesses testified to this. We don't know how it happened. The explosion blew the roof off the mixing room and off the drying room and smashed a galvanized iron garage next door to the drying room. The dead are August Houtschild, 21 Pinke street, married. The injured are. Mr. Charles Sheryer, 20 Gateman lane, severely burned; Harry Trebelcock, 227 Victoria street severely burned; Norman Plauntz, 14 1/2 David street, slightly injured on right leg, employed by D. Christner coal firm. who was delivering coal at the time the explosion occurred; Adam Bauer, 22 Pinke street, injuries to head leg and back, not thought to be of a serious nature. S. Linder jr., S. Growski, S. Boichuck injuries of a minor nature. Larry Mason, who was in the room at the time explosion occurred, was blown through the door, across the lane and up against the coalbin and was uninjured. Arrangements have been made by the Company at the hospital to spare no expense, special nurses have been engaged. The officials of the Company are visiting the families effected this afternoon and the service-nurses of the company are at the home of those injured. A staff of physicians is at work The company wishes to express appreciation of the splendid work and the prompt response of the fire department and the prompt attendance of the doctors and all others who assisted. As soon as the explosion occurred the factory buildings were cleared in less than three minutes by the fire drill. The factory fire company saved the life of Mr. Scheyer before the fire department arrived keeping a wall of water between him and the flames. An inquest will be held. The factory is not running this afternoon but will be in operation tomorrow morning.

One of the worst accidents

The explosion was one of the most serious accidents that has ever occurred in this city. When the fire alarm sounded at about 10.20 o'clock this morning it was not long before the intelligence was spread throughout the city that an explosion of a serious nature has occurred. When the firemen and others arrived on the scene it was immediately learned that there were lives at stake and that seconds would count in the saving of the same. Accordingly they set about and did heroic service with the employes and members of the company in rescueing the men who were buried in the debris.

The explosion as stated above occurred in the mixing room behind the original building facing Maragaret avenue and east of the big new building on Breithaupt street, with coal bins to the east of the same. The force of the explosion completely demolished the solution mixing room, which was built of brick, concrete and steel, lifting the roof into the air, blowing out the walls of the building breaking most of the glass windows in the big building which was about sixty feet to the west of the scene of the explosion. Timber pieces which were ripped loose by the explosion were hurled several hundred yards into air. Parts of the high water tank over the factory were torn loose and brought down. The concussion of the explosion was so great that it was not only heard many blocks away but was also felt. Residents around Frederick street report having felt the shook.

Blown out but not Injured.

The accident has its tragic side, and to those who got through it safely it recalls the fact of a narrow escape. Among those who went through it is Mr. Larry Mason of 227 Breithaupt street who was blown through the door across the lane and up against the coal pile and escaped with practically no injuries. Slight bruises on his shoulder were the extent of the same. He was not incapacitated in the least but within a few seconds after he found out what had happened went to the rescue of those who were less fortunate than he and he performed splendid service in first aid work.

Questioned by the Record Mr. Mason said that he was in the southeast part of the building, the solution mixing room, near the door which faced the coal bins across the lane running parallel to the main line of the Grand Trunk railway. Charles Scheryer was in charge of the mixing kettle at the northeast corner. They engaged in boiling a solution of boiled linseed oil, resin and gasoline. Mason was standing near the door talking with Sam Linder who was just outside the door, behind him was Sandy Boischuck, nearer the coal bins. Further to the northeast, outside, was Stanley Potavrkt. In the northeast rear outside was Adam Bauer, driver and the deceased man, August Houtschild, yard man who were loading garbage on to a wagon to which was hitched a horse. Soherer said to him to turn on a little more gasoline as there was little in the mixture so far. He went over to the rear wall and was reaching for the tap but had not yet reached it when the explosion occurred. He next found himself outside being thrown back from the coal bins. He rushes to the building away at the rear another one of those outside running with him in the excitement not knowing what had happened. They turned around and saw the ruins. They rushed back and heard and saw Mr. Bauer at the rear who was underneath the roof, his moaning indicated that he was seriously injured. They had to remove the roof to get him out. He was then removed to his home.

HELP CAME FROM OTHER FACTORIES

Among those who assisted in the removal of Mr. Bauer to his home was Mr. J. Schnurt who noticed the explosion from the third storey of the Wunder furniture factory. Immediately he rushed down by the fire escape and went over to the scene. His first aid knowledge came in useful; he, as is known, has been overseas. He assisted bringing Mr. Bauer to his home.

Dead Man Hidden Underneath Ruins

Mr. Mason said that he did not know how the other men got out. Scheyer was in the northeast corner badly burned and scalded. It was evident that his injuries were very serious. He was finally brought out. Mr. Trebelcock his foreman who was in the drying room at the rear of the mixing room also was pinned underneath the bricks and was later brought out by the fireman and others who were on the scene. Linder was also found underneath bricks and timber in the south west corner. Where Norman Plantz was he did not know. Efforts were immediately directed after getting Scheryer and Trebelcock out to Adam Houtschild who was buried and hidden underneath the ruins. The firemen and others set about to remove all material and they succeeded in about three quarters of an hour later but unfortunately it was found that life was extinct, his skull and face having been severely injured, the wall and falling material evidently striking him with fatal results. He was removed to Schreiter's undertaking rooms.

Asked as to whether he thought it was the kettle or the gasoline tank that exploded, Mr. Mason said it was his opinion it was the kettle. It might be stated this is heated by steam.

Coroner Honsberger and several other Twin City doctors soon were on the scene. It has been decided to hold an inquest. The first sitting was held at four o'clock this afternoon.

Besides the Fire Chief Guerin and his men, valuable assistance. was rendered by Mr. C. Pritschau. the employs of the company and members of the latter and by others.

Those in Hospital

The injured men at the hospital are Mr. Trebelcock and Mr. Scherver M. Plauntz was at the hospital only about an hour. It seems his team ran away and that in being thrown off his leg was injured. He went to the hospital to have it attended to but was able to leave for his home soon afterwards. Fortunately no fire broke out in the demolished building.

The News Record 14 Aug 1919, Thu Page 1

Adam — Mary Lang. Mary (daughter of Henry Lang and Maria Elisabeth Gerbig) was born 29 Nov 1859, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172966P
• Residence: 1891, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, 22 Pink St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs Adam Bauer: The death occurred this morning of Mrs. Adam Bauer, 22 Pinke Street, following a lengthy illness. Deceased was born in Grey County, October 29,1860 and had resided in Kitchener for the past 12 years. Besides the sorrowing husband, six children survive. They are Mrs. A.A. Meadows of Toronto,Mrs Wm. Duncan of Toronto, Mrs. Milton Pilke of Preston,Nelson Bauer of Denver Col. and Roy and Gordon at home. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2: 30 o'clock to Mount Hope Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Zion Evangelical church.


The Daily Telegraph, Kitchener 13 Sep 1922

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128801
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rubber Worker, Rubber Factory
• Residence: 1921, 138 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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JOSEPH RAINES Joseph Raines, formerly of Kitchener, died at the home of his He was born in Kent, England Aug. 17, 1872, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Raines. He married Emma Jones, also of Kent. The couple came to Canada in 1912, settling in Kitchener 27 years ago. He was predeceased by one son who died during the last war as a prisoner in a German prison camp. He
was also predeceased by his wife 11 years ago.

Surviving him are six daughters, Mrs. Albert Berry, Mrs. R. C. Bauer, Mrs. U. Haid, Mrs. R. Martin, Mrs. E. Austin all of this city, and Miss Ann Raines of Streetsville. He also leaves two brothers and one sister in England; 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains are resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Feb 1945

Joseph — Emma Charlotte Jones. Emma was born 21 Aug 1875, Chatham, Kent, England; died 31 Aug 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Emma Charlotte Raines
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138446
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Residence: 1921, 138 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Mrs. Joseph Raines The death of Mrs. Emma Charlotte Raines, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Urban Haid, 292 Wilmot Street, at 11: 45 o'clock last night.

The deceased was born on August 21st, 1875 in Chatham, England, but came to Canada 22 years ago. She was a member of St. John's Anglican church and of the Canadian Order of the Woodmen of the World.

The late Mrs. Raines is survived by her husband and by six daughters, Mrs Albert Berry, Mrs. Roy Bauer, Mrs Urban Haid, Mrs. Richard Martin, and Miss Josephine Raines, all of this city and Miss Annie Raines, R.N. of Toronto. One son Mr. George Thomas Raines predeceased her, dying in Germany, where he was a prisoner of war, two weeks before the signing of the Armistice. Also surviving are two brothers, Mr. John Jones and Mr. Steven Jones, both of England.

The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon with a private service at 2: 30 o'clock at the residence, 292 Wilmot street, followed by a public service at three o'clock at st. John's Anglican Church, Rev H.M. Lang-Ford, rector of the Church will have charge of the service.


Kitchener Waterloo Record 1 Sept 1933

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Transcribed from the front leaf of a bible in the possession of Esther (Raines) Martin Howarth. 13 July 1994.

Presented to Mrs. Raines on leaving the old land for Canada, with every good wish for a useful and happy future. From Colonel and Mrs. Lamb. A card found in the bible read. In loving memory of your Mother Sept 1933 Hilda Hunaberry.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239941
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John — Margarethe Heterick. Margarethe was born 1823, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margarethe Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239942
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144306
• Residence: 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry married Maria Elisabeth Gerbig 2 Oct 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born Abt 1823, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Elisabeth Lang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144307
• Residence: 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada