Judith Miller

Judith — Brian Schiefele. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81817
• Residence: 1980, 214 Woolwich St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Miller, Ralph - At the K-W Hospital, on Saturday, Feb. 2, 1980, after a brief illness, Ralph Miller, age 61 years of 214 Woolwich St., Kitchener. Mr. Miller was born in Waterloo, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller. Before his retirement Mr. Miller was general manager of William Knell & Co. Ltd. He is survived by his wife, the former Marie Knell; one son Bill of Hespeler and two daughters, Mrs. Brian (Judith) Schiefele of Elora, Mrs. Bruce (Frances) Wiseman of Mildmay. He is also survived by one sister, Kathleen Miller of Waterloo and four grandchildren. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 7 p.m. this evening. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home, Monday at 2 p.m., with Rev. S. J. Wittig and Rev. Ralph Huras officiating. Internment in Parkview cemetery, Waterloo. Donations to the Waterloo Regional Diabetic Association or the K-W Rotary Centre, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, February 2, 1980

Ralph — Minerva Marie Knell. Minerva (daughter of George William "Bill" Knell and Nora Wilhelmine Merner) was born 29 Aug 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Marie Knell
• Name: Minerva Marie Beam
• Name: Minerva Marie Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80853

Notes:

Miller-Beam, M. Marie - It is will great sadness the family announces Marie's passing, peacefully, at her residence, in Kitchener, on Wednesday, July 6, 1994. Marie was born in Kitchener on August 29, 1916, a daughter of the late Norah Merner Knell and William (Bill) Knell, founder of Wm. Knell and Co. Ltd. Beloved wife of Samuel E. Beam. Dear mother of Judith Scheifele of RR 1, Elmira, William (Bill) and his wife Miron Miller of RR 22, Cambridge and Frances and her husband Bruce Wiseman of RR 3, Mildmay. "Gramma Ree" to Chris and Keith Scheifle, John and Frank Anjo and Jessica and Andrew Wiseman. She is also fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Miller of Waterloo. Predeceased by her first husband, Ralph E. C. Miller in February 1980. Marie's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Alan Kehn and Rev. Eric Reble officiating. Internment to follow in Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Donations to Epilepsy Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Friends and relatives are invited to the Reception Room of the funeral home following the committal service at the cemetery.

The Record, July 8, 1994

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25948
• Residence: 1962, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edward — Adien Regina Reuter. Adien (daughter of George Reuter and Barbara Hornberger) was born 5 Jan 1892, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Adien Regina Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194236
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Other Events:

• Business: Wm. Knell & Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Interesting: business, life story,
• Name: William Knell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98062P
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Plumber
• Business: 1910, 45 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1919, 126 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper, Hardware
• Residence: 1921, 126 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1962, RR2, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

In Business 63 Yrs., William Knell Dies

George William (Bill) Knell, president of William Knell and Co. Ltd., died suddenly Saturday from a heart attack at his home, RR 2, Waterloo. He was 87. As founder and president of the wholesale hardware distributing firm, he was active in the retail and wholesale business for 63 years. Sixty-three years ago this month Mr. Knell started a plumbing, heating and tinsmithing shop in a little brick building on Queen Street South. He was 25 at the time, a hockey player for the old Berlin OHA team and the owner of a horse and carriage to ply his trade

25 Cents an Hour

His pay was 25 cents an hour as a plumber. He learned the trade at Philip Gies foundary and had amassed $1,000 working as a steamfitter in Calgary before hockey officials here called him back. His original shop, which stood on the site of the old Kitchener Auditorium on Queen Street South, has long since been torn down. It is now a part of the Charles Street extension. Mr. Knell parlayed the original $1,000 and his horse and carriage into what is today William Knell and Co. Ltd., 199 Victoria St. S., wholesale distributors of hardware, industrial and plumbing supplies and Nelco (Kitchener) Ltd., a hardware store at 45 King St. W., and a plumbing, heating and sheet metal business at 77 Edwin St. In 1957 the hardware store and the Edwin Street business were taken over by his relatives and are now headed by his nephew, Carl Knell. Mr. Knell was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Knell. His marriage to Norah Wilhelmina Merner, who survives, took place in Waterloo in 1915. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport.

Funeral Tuesday

Mr. Knell was a charter member of the Granite Club. He played with the Berlin hockey team from 1900 to 1903 and was a member of the Berlin OHA team in 1905. In 1907 he played for Berlin's first professional hockey team. Besides his wife, Mr. Knell is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Marie) Miller, RR 2, Waterloo; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The body is at his home, RR 2 Waterloo, where a private family service will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Rev. Ralph Huras, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, will officiate, assisted by Rev. S. J. Wittig. Internment will be in Mount Hope cemetery, Kitchener. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport. Donations to the charity of one's choice may be made as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 7, 1969

Business:
45 King Street West is associated with William Knell and Company who purchased the building in 1910 as the new location for their successful Plumbing House. With the larger space and increasing business, the company expanded adding a Hardware and Tinsmithing Department to the flourishing Plumbing and Heating House. The firm installed some of the largest plumbing infrastructure in western Ontario.

George — Nora Wilhelmine Merner. Nora (daughter of Ammon Merner and Sophia Barbara Ernst) was born 29 Oct 1882, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1982, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nora Wilhelmine Knell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43904
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Casher
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cutter, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 126 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Name: John S. Mueller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25943
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

J. S. Miller
Mr. J. S. Miller was born on a farm two miles east of Elmira. He came to Elmira 35 years ago. Here he learned the carriage building trade and later, 25 years ago, he commenced business on his own account. He does a general carriage manufacturing, repairing and painting business and has been successful.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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John S. Miller

Mr. John S. Miller, another well known resident and one of the town's most respected citizens, passed away on Saturday afternoon at his home on Park Avenue. While Mr. Miller had been ailing for about two years, he was able to be around, being up town on Tuesday previous to his death. He was aged 89 years 3 months and 14 days and was born on a farm two miles east of Elmira coming to town about 63 years ago. He learned the carriage building trade and some 60 years ago commenced business on his own account and which he successfully conducted for many years. Latterly he was employed as a woodworker in a local factory. In his younger days Mr. Miller took an active interest in the town's affairs and for some time was one of the Public School Trustees for the union school section of Elmira and Woolwich. In the year 1878 Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Lydia Beisel, who, with four children still survive. The members of the family are Mrs. W. H. Schneider and Mrs. Fred Kirschell, both of Elmira and Messrs. Charles Miller of Kitchener and Edward J. of Waterloo. One daughter, Mrs. Glaiser died some time ago. Two brothers and two sister also sursive, namely, Henry Miller of Clifford, George S. of West Montrose, Mrs. S. Kahl of Clifford and Mrs. Ed. Zeyler of Waterloo. The funeral, which was held on Tuesday afternoon from his late home at 10 Park Avenue, Elmira, to St. James's Lutheran Church; was very largely attended. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch, and the pallbearers were his nephews. Edwin, William, Philip and Norman Beisel, John W. Schweitzer and Clayton Miller. The remains where interred in the St. James's cemetery .

Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1931 pg 5

John married Lydia Beisel 15 Oct 1878, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Peter Beisel and Elizabeth Maier) was born 28 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jun 1954, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25944
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Lydia Miller

ELMIRA\emdash Mrs. Lydia Miller, 93, of 10 Park Ave., Elmira, died Wednesday at Elmira Private Hospital after a short illness. Born Sept. 28, 1860, near Elmira, she was the former Lydia Beisel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beisel. She was the last surviving member of the family. Mrs. Miller was a lifelong member of St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving are two sons, Charles, Kitchener; Edward, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Schneider and Mrs. Sulama Kirschel, both of Elmira; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband, John W. Miller, died in 1931. A daughter predeceased her in 1927. The funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2: 30 p.m. at St. James's Lutheran Church with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Jun 1954 pg 5

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194234
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

George — Barbara Hornberger. Barbara was born Nov 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Reuter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194235
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174731818
• Interesting: politics, story, pioneer
• Name: Frederick Knell
• Name: John Frederick Knell
• Residence: 127 Weber St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 132 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98057P
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1877
• Occupation: 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; currier
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tanner
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stocking Maker
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Progressive Citizen has Passed Away

"Mr. Frederick Knell, Sr., is Dead"

These sad words were whispered on the streets this morning greatly to the regret of our citizens among whom he had formed many friendships and was held in deep respect. Mr Knell was generally known as a successful business man, a progressive Berlin citizen and a true friend. He had done a good deal to build up Berlin.

The demise of Mr. Knell took place at 12.30 o'clock this morning after a illness of eight days. The cause of death was gangrene of the foot, which later was followed by peritonitis, causing him much suffering. The progress of his affliction was so rapid that on Monday scant hopes were entertained for his recovery by his family.

The deceased was born in Glarus, Switzerland, seventy-four years ago, the date of his birth being February 11th, 1841. He migrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, when a young man and entered the employ of the Breithaupt Leather Company, where he was employed for many years. Later he launched into business for himself, starting a hosiery knitting factory on the site on which his residence, at the corner of Weber and Breithaupt street, stands. Later the factory was removed to the next buillding on Weber street. Through thrift integrity and determination, Mr. Knell in his business career was successful in his undertaking and gathered a competence. Success also came to him in his investment in city property of which he had considerabel holdings. In1893 he withdrew from business and had lived retired ever since then.

Mr. Knell was married to Miss Minnie Seip of Berlin, a sister of Mrs. Catherine Kranz, who recently passed away. His wife and four children are left to mourn his loss. The children are Mr. William Knell and Mr. Fred Knell, of Wm. Knell and Company, Hardware merchants; Mrs. John Fraser, of Berlin; Miss Annie Knell at home.

Mr. Henry Knell and Mr. Carl Kranz are nephews. The later Henry Knell, Sr. was a brother.

Mr. Knell served the City as Councilor, which office he successfully filled for a number of years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and exercised a wide influence in the northern section of the City.

He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was beloved as a warm friend and respected as a citizen. Always physically strong and never ill previous to the last fatal occasion Mr Knell showed an activity in public affairs which brought results and won the commendation of those who knew his best.

The citizens of Berlin feel the loss of a model citizen and will sympathize with the members of the bereaved family to whom The Record extends its sympathy.

The funeral will be held at two-thirty o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the late residence thence to Mount Hope cemetery.

CELEBRATED HIS SEVENTY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY

Several days ago, Mr. Frederick J. Knell, of 132 Breithaupt street, in the presence of his children and grand children, celebrated his 74th birthday. There was no special home-coming other than the ones mentioned. Mr. Knell is one of the best-known and highly esteemed citizens of Berlin. He came to this city in 1871 from his birthplace in Glarus, Switzerland, and has lived in Berlin ever since. For the past few weeks his health has not been good. He had never previously suffered an illness in his long life time. Mr. Knell wa obliged to take to his bed , on his birthday. The Record sincerely trusts he may speedily recover from it and his familiar figure again be seen on the streets of the city he loves.

Kitchener News Record 18 Feb 1915

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Many Citizens Pay Last Respects

Funeral of Mr. Frederick Knell St., on Sunday Afternoon Largely Attended

Many citizens including business and professional men, artisans, members of the City Council, Board of Trade and other public bodies attended the funeral of Mr. Frederick Knell, sr., at his late residence, corner of Breithaupt and Weber Streets, at 2.30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The last rites performed at the residence and at the cemetery while many friends and fellow residents were assembled to pay their last respects to the worth of one of Berlin's foremost men were impressive.

Rev. Dr. Sperling, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church officiated.

The pallbearers were members of the family and relatives, namely, Messrs. Frederick Knell, jr., Mr. William Knell, Mr. John Fraser, Mr. Henry Knell, Mr. Carl Kranz, all of Berin, and Mr. Conrad Knell of Rochester.

The floral tributes were many and beautiful. They included, spray, red roses, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Merner; wreath, violets and lilies, Miss Knell; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Doerr anchor, pink carnations and white roses; wreath, Canadian Society of Sanitary and Heating Engineers, (Berlin Branch); broken wheel, employees of Messrs. William Knell and Company; spray, red carnations, Miss. Norah Merner; daffodils, Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Merner; spray pink carnations, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hall; spray red and white carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kranz; spray pink roses Misses Louisa, Erna and Charles Kuhn of Buffalo; Daffodils Mr. and Mrs. George Rumpel; wreath, lilies and orchids, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tanner of Guelph; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Doerr, spray, carnations and roses; Mrs. Frederick Snyder and family, spray violets and lilies; Dorcas Society, spray red roses; Mr. August Frost spray white carnations; white anchor Breithaupt Leather Co., Mr. and Mrs. J. Cochrane, spray , pink tulips.

THE LATE FREDERICK KNELL

Berlin sustains a distinct loss in the death of Frederick Knell.

He represented the type of citizen to whom it owes its present industrial and community position among Canadian cities. He belonged to its aristocracy of industry.

When he arrived in Canada, more than half a century ago; his wealth consisted of a sound mind in a sound body. He was willing to work--knew how to save--wished to advance--and succeeded in gaing a competence in a young and struggling centre.

From his German ancestry, he had inherited a love of home and a pride in the community in which he had cast his lot.

He first worked for others and proved himself to be a capable and dependable workman. A commendable ambition led him later to establish a hosiery knitting industry of his own, in which he brought into play both intelligence and a store of industry. After years of effort, and when he had amassed sufficient for his needs, he retired.

During his active business career he took a deep interest in Berlin's public affairs and because of his good judgement, was elected year after year to a seat in the council. Like others of the early town fathers, he served the town well and while economy was a passion, the progress of Berlin was equally so. The factory policy then inaugurated, found in him a ready supporter. Practical to a degree, he would oppose the frittering away of a single dollar while he would support the expenditure of thousnads if it appealed to his good sense and promised to advance the business welfare of the town. It is to him and others like him that the city owes its present standing.

Mr. Knell was a good citizen. He loved his family and his city, was kind, gentle and sociable. With it all, he was robust and outspoken--a man's mind.

His hospitality was proverbial. He liked to meet his friends and discuss public matters or crack a joke. Consequently his influence was wide in the section of the city he lived.

The constructive principles of the Conservative party early appealed to him and he was known and admired for his consistent advocacy of them.

One by one our pioneer town builders are departing. They have builded well. It is impossible to replace them but their good works will live after them and their decendants will take up the burden they have laid down and be inspired by their example to carry the work forward.

Berlin citizens will mourn the demise of Mr Knell and gratefully remember his accomplishments as a town-father, as a lieutenant of industry and his many good qualities as friend and neighbor

Kitchener News Record 22 Feb 1915 pg 1

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QUEEN STREET SOUTH, EAST SIDE.

On the corner of King Street Rehscher's vaulted cellar already spoken of.

An open space.

A two-story rough-cast building with two-story veranda along the Queen Street front built by Martin Anthes (father of John S. Anthes) in 1835 when it was considered one of the best houses in the village. Henry Stroh purchased this house from Mr. Anthes about 1837. Jacob Stroh was born in this house. Behind it there was a garden of about an acre of land. There were 31 pine stumps on the property when Mr. Stroh took possession and these stumps had to be laboriously removed as stump- pulling machines, which came later, were not then available. The well on the lot was only nine feet deep. Henry Stroh carried on a shoe shop in his house until he entered into partnership with Carl Kranz, on King Street.

In 1857, after he had dissolved partnership with Kranz, Henry Stroh built a one and one-half story frame building next to his house and used it as a shoe store. Mr. Stroh continued in this shoe business until 1863 when he went into partnership with Mr. Reinhold Lang, the tanner. The Queen Street shoe shop was changed to a dwelling. Later Mr. Vanderhart, a tailor, had his shop in this building and after him Carl Englehart had it as photographer. Henry Stroh sold his house to George King. Later Charles Ahrens owned it and had it moved to the corner of Shanley and Braun Streets about 1880.

A one and one-half story frame building erected about 1837 by Jacob Kraemer, later on Frederick Street, as spoken of. Later an addition was added to the front and the building used as the local post office, with William Davidson in charge. Later George Seip purchased the building and used it as a saloon, with a bowling alley in the rear, the first bowling alley in Berlin. William Jaffray lived in the house for a time and later William Knell [should be Frederick], son-in-law of Mr. Seip.

A one and one-half story frame building, originally a cooper shop, later the dwelling of Mr. Seip, after he sold the other building. In 1860 he built a brewery, known as Seip's brewery. Under the whole building he had a vaulted cellar built of field stone. Power for the brewery was supplied by a horse-power contained in an attached shed, shelter for the horses. Seip had a high reputation for good beer. He at first made his own malt, but later purchased it. After George Seip's death his son Louis continued the business until about 1880. The building was finally torn down to make room for the present auditorium.

The cooper shop, a small one story building, with brick chimney such as coopers used to heat staves for their barrel making, operated by Henry Brickner who later had his shop at the corner of Young and King Streets. Later Adam Stein had the Queen Street cooper shop. The Berlin coopers were experts in the making of what was called tight-wear,that is water-tight barrels, in large tuns which they made for the brewers.

A very early building, occupied by John Peters, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory, about 1860. The building had an outside stairway at the back. Peters was a bird lover and expert in trapping native song birds, mocking birds, cat birds, finches, etc., which he hung under his veranda roof in public display.

On the corner of Church Street a frame house occupied by Mr. Knechtel, a weaver, about 1842-1850. Knechtel moved to a farm in Mannheim where later he was injured in the spine by a falling tree to such an extent that he was bedfast for fourteen or fifteen years. He lived to about 1871. Conrad Doering occupied the Queen Street house for a time. He also was a weaver and made coverlets, etc. The house was torn down to make room for the present one of brick built by Dr. Clemens and later occupied by the late Dr. Walters.

Church Street.

On the south side St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

A one and one-half story unpainted frame building with gable towards the street, the dwelling, about 1860, of John Fleischauer, a laborer, a native of Hessen, Germany.

A one and one-half story house occupied by E. Kern, cabinet maker, about 1860 and later by John Ansted.

A vacant lot.

George Street.

Joseph Schneider originally owned all the land between George Street and Mill Street, mostly woods at that time, and extending to Benton and Eby Streets.


REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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MR. F. KNELL PASSES AWAY

The death took place on Friday of one of Berlin's old and highly respected citizens, Mr. Frederick Knell at his home, corner Breithaupt and Weber streets. The deceased had been suffering for about a week. He was in his 75th year and was a native of Germany.

The late Mr. Khell was one of Berlin's pioneer manufacturers. For many years he conducted a successful hose manufacturing industry in this
city, and after disposing of the plant some years ago, he retired. He was a strong Conservative and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church. The
deceased always took a keen interest in the municipal affairs of the city, and served as a member of the Town Council in 1888, 1889, 1890 and 1895. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, Messrs. Frederick and William, Mrs. John Fraser and Miss Annie, all of this city. The funeral will take place from the family residence, Breithaupt and Weber streets, on Sunday at 2.30 o'clock p.m., to Mount Hope Cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 25 Feb 1915, p. 3

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1888-90, 1895

Johann married Anna Catharine Wilhelmina "Mina" Seip Mar 1872. Anna (daughter of George Seip and Maria "Mary" Peppler) was born 28 Jul 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Sep 1847, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174731872
• Name: Anna Catharine Wilhelmina "Mina" Knell
• Name: Mena Seip
• Name: Mina Seip
• Name: Wilhelmina Seip
• Name: Wilhelmine Seip
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69403P
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 132 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. Anna Catherine Knell

Death claimed one of Kitchener's oldest residents last night in the person of Mrs. Anna Catharine Knell , widow of the late Frederick Knell. After an illness of two weeks, Mrs. Knell passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Doerr, 136 West Weber street at the age of 82 years, ten months, and 20 days. She attended St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society, She was born in Kitchener, July 28, 1847, and was married on March 28, 1872. Her husband predeceased her in 1915, and she is survived by two sons, Frederick Knell, Frederick street, and William Knell, West Ahrens street, Kitchener, two daughters, Mrs. C. H. Doerr, Weber street, and Mrs. J. W. Fraser, Breithaupt street, Kitchener, and seven grandchildren. One son, Hugo, died in 1899. Mrs. Knell was a sister of Louis Seip and Mrs. Hugo Kranz, both deceased. The funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2.30 from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Doerr, 136 West Weber street. Interment will be made in the family plot in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rev. H. A. Sperling officiating.


Kitchener Daily Record 19 June 1930

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.9
• Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Head Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman, Moulding Shop
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Ammon Merner

The death occurred at his home in Waterloo on Monday of Ammon Merner in his 80th year. He had been in poor health for several years due to a stroke and the infirmities of old age. The deceased was a son of the late Senator Samuel Merner and Mrs. Merner. He was born in New Hamburg and resided here until he moved to Waterloo forty-four years ago. He followed the trade of moulder being connected with the local foundry and later with the Merner Manufacturing Co. at Waterloo. He was married to Sophia Ernst, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst, well known residents of New Hamburg. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Minerva McQuirk, of New York, Mrs. Wm. Knell, Kitchener, and Miss Minnie Merner at home. He is also survived by one brother, Sulum, of Clifford, Ont., four sisters, Mrs. S. Weber, Waterloo, Mrs. Wm. Becker, Mrs. E. Hildebrand, of Stratford, and Mrs. M. Odbert, Detroit, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday from the late residence, 82 Caroline street, to Mount Hope Cemetery, Rev. C. S. Roberts officiating.

New Hamburg Independent, December 9, 1932

Ammon married Sophia Barbara Ernst 29 Jan 1879, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of John Ernst, Jr. and Sophia Reichart) was born 25 Oct 1854, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1937, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Barbara Merner
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.808
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 82 Caroline St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Sophia Merner, widow of Ammon Merner, and a resident of Waterloo for 60 years, died at her home, 82 Caroline street, last evening. Mrs. Merner was 82 years of age. She would have reached her 83rd birthday on Monday. She was born in New Hamburg. Her husband predeceased her five years ago and she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Minerva McGuirk, Bridgeport, Conn., Mrs. William Knell, Kitchener, and Miss Minnie Merner, at home, three sisters and one brother, Misses Minnie and Marion Ernst of New Hamburg, and Mrs. Agnes Rebelski and William Ernst of Toronto. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Monday at 2: 30 from the residence to Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery

Kitchener Daily Record, October 23, 1937

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January 29, 1879 - Sophia B. Ernst and Ammon Merner, both of New Hamburg, were married in New Hamburg by the Honourable S. Weber.

Berliner Journal - February 20, 1879

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Mrs. Ammon Merner

The death of a former resident of New Hamburg, Mrs. Ammon Merner, occurred at her home in Waterloo last Friday, October 22nd, after a short illness. The deceased would have been 83 years of age on October 25th, the day of her funeral.

The late Mrs. Merner who before her marriage was Sophia Ernst was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst, of New Hamburg. She was born at Petersburg but came with her parents to New Hamburg as a young girl. She was married here to Ammon Merner, son of the late Senator Merner, of this town. After residing here for a short time she moved with her husband to Waterloo about 60 years ago and had since resided in that town. In religion the deceased was a devout Lutheran.

Her husband predeceased her five years ago, but she leaves in bereavement three daughters, Mrs. Minerva McQuirk, Bridgeport, Conn., Mrs. Wm. Knell, Kitchener, and Miss Minnie at home, besides three sisters, Misses Minnie and Marion Ernst, of New Hamburg, Mrs. Agnes Rebelski. Toronto, and one brother, Wm. Ernst, Toronto.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with service at her late home, conducted by Rev. Mr. Roberts, followed by interment in Mount Hope Cemetery

New Hamburg Independent, October 29, 1937