Bob Good

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Victoria Auto Body
• Business: Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Walter Good Shell Station
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305850
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Flash from the Past: Service station was at the hub of tiny Centreville

Much has changed in the Centreville area of Kitchener in recent decades.

When our mystery photo of July 3 was snapped - probably sometime about 1940 - the Shell service station that Walter Good operated at 2934 King St. E. was situated not in Kitchener but in Waterloo Township. The multi-lane Highway 8 we know today didn't exist. Nor did Fairway Road. And the Grand River Railway still carried passengers back and forth between Kitchener and Preston - passing just a hundred metres or so behind Good's garage.

That's Walter standing on the right in the photo. And the man on the left is his brother-in-law, Howard Heimpel.....

Well, today the site is a small retail plaza at the northwest corner of King Street East and Morgan Avenue. On the northeast corner is the Radisson Hotel Kitchener Waterloo. And across King Street is the Guest Inn Motel at King Street East and Kingsbury Drive....

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Walter — Roxie Heimpel. Roxie (daughter of George Heimpel and Edith Peppler) was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Roxie Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306992
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Occupation: 1411 King St., St. Jacobs, Ontario; blacksmith
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247.2
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Blacksmith Until 75

Mr. Good Sr. was a blacksmith in St. Jacobs from the time he was 18 until he retired at 75. He died in 1957 at the age of 83. The business was a family affair started by Mrs. Woodall's great-grandfather Benjamin Good, who was succeeded by her grandfather, George Good. Mr. Sylvester Good then took over and his successor was his son, Mrs. Woodall's brother, Norman. Norman in turn sold the business to John B. Martin, the present proprietor.

35¢ For New Shoe

The exact year the business was started is not on record, but it is thought to have been more than 100 years ago - before Canada was formed. Mrs. Woodall can recall working around the shop as a child during school holidays, and working the hand-operated bellows. The prices charged in those days, as shown in some of the old ledgers which Mrs. Woodall has retained, were 10 cents for re-setting a shoe and 25 to 35 cents for a new shoe. "As children, we couldn't always understand why father couldn't give us everything we wanted, when we wanted it," commented Mrs. Woodall on these prices. "When we grew older, we understood better." Mr. Sylvester Good was only away from St. Jacobs once in his 83 years and that was when he went on a harvest excursion. Mrs. Woodall has preserved a number of papers concerning this historic family, some of which she has placed in the custody of the museum at Doon.

"Shoe Cost 35¢ In Early Days Of St. Jacobs Blacksmith Shop" in the Elmira Fair Dealer, August 22, 1962, pg 21. [Interview of Mrs. Jack Woodall, whose father was the late Sylvester Good.], submitted by Marion Roes 2011

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SYLVESTER GOOD

Sylvester Good, 81, of St. Jacobs died at Elmira Private Hospital Friday. Born in St. Jacobs, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Good, he was a blacksmith for 54 years until his retirement in 1950.

He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and of St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs. His wife, the former Anna Schumacher, died in 1936.

Surviving are two sons, Walter, Kitchener, and Lincoln, St. Jacobs; two daughters, Mrs. Arnan (Marie) Good of Waterloo, and Mrs. Jack (Nelda) Woodall, Elmira; two brothers, John of Teeswater and Oscar of St. Jacobs, and 10 grandchildren. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Norma, predeceased him.

Funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, with Rev. Gerhardt Becker in charge. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Monday at 11 a.m. when removal was made to the church. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Sylvester married Anna Catharine Schumacher 29 Oct 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Katharina "Catherine" Binkle) was born 11 Dec 1877, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1936, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Catharine Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33383P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82785679
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189829
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Street
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs & Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

George married Edith Peppler 21 Mar 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of Enoch Peppler and Augusta Veitel) was born 6 Jun 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82784467
• Name: Edith Heimpel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189830
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1943, 31 Henry St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith

Notes:

George Good, "was born March 17th, 1848. On December 7th, 1873, he was married to Mary Schmitt. They reside in St. Jacobs, Ontario, where he is engaged in blacksmithing. His family consists of five children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Death of Mr. George Good - There passed away on Friday evening at his late home, corner Spring and Queen Streets, one of St. Jacobs' most highly esteemed and pioneer residents, Mr. George Good the well-known village blacksmith. Mr. Good came to this place about 40 years ago and through his upright dealing and genial manner made many warm friends. The funeral, which was held on Monday afternoon, from his late residence to the Evangelical Cemetery, was one of the largest held in this section for a number of years. Rev. W.O. Hehn assisted by Rev. Mr. Schmidt, of Berlin conducted the services. The church was filled, many not being able to gain admittance. The bereaved family, have the heart-felt sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Of the family the following are left to mourn the loss of a king and affectionate father and husband: - a sorrowing widow, a daughter, Miss Elsie, at home; Sylvester and Oscar, St. Jacobs; John Teeswater; and Israel, Regina; also two brothers, Joseph of Didsbury, and Jacob of Berlin. Mr. Good was 62 years of age and had been ill for some time, although only confined to this bed for a few weeks previous to his death. This summer he spent a couple of months in the Northwest, but the change only had the desired effect for a short time. When he felt his old trouble coming on again he hurried home to only survive a couple of months.

Elmira Advertiser Nov 3 1910

George married Mary Schmitt 7 Dec 1873, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Schmitt and Mary) was born 19 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Good
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3247.1
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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• Name: Johannes Schuhmacher
• Name: John Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283811
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johannes married Katharina "Catherine" Binkle 16 Sep 1875, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katharina (daughter of Johann Theobald "Theobald" Binkle and Louise Schaefer) was born 6 Jul 1844, , Germany; died 14 Apr 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Binkle
• Name: Katharina "Catherine" Schumacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120936
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75793568
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-246104
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

VALENTINE HEIMPEL

There passed away on Saturday morning, Mr. Valentine Heimpel at the home of his son, Mr. Jacob Heimpel near Mannheim. The deceased was a well known and respected retired farmer and has resided with his son for the past fourteen years. He was a resident for many years on a farm near Erbsville. There survive his wife. five sons and two daughters: John, Mary and Jacob near Mannheim, George of Heidelberg. Emma of Kitchener and Herb. and Henry of Waterloo.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 13 May 1920, p. 4

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Mr. Valentine Heimpel passed away on Saturday morning at the home of his son, Mr. Jacob Heimpel near Mannheim, at the age of 76 years. The deceased was a well-known and respected retired farmer and has resided with his son for the past 14 years. He was a resident for many years on a farm near Erbsville. He is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters: John, Mary and Jacob near Mannheim, George of Heidelberg, Emma of Kitchener and Herbert and Henry of Waterloo. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Jacob Heimpel to the Mannheim cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 14, 1920

Valentin married Anna Barbara "Barbara" Kercher 15 Dec 1874, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of George Kircher and Catherine, daughter of Johann George "George" Kercher and Katharina "Catherine" Adolf) was born 21 Jun 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1921, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75793591
• Name: Anna Barbara "Barbara" Heimpel
• Name: Barbara Kerchner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71368
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. VALENTINE HEIMPEL.

The death occurred Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. Jacob Heimpel in Mannheim of his mother, Mrs. Valentine Heimpel.

Mrs. Heimpel has resided in that vicinity for the past 15 years and was known and highly respected well known there. She was a member of Mann- beim Lutheran Church and will be greatly missed in church circles.

The deceased was in her 71st year and had been predeceased by her husband about one year. She is survived by two daughters, Emma of Kitchener, and Mary at home and by five sons, Herb. and Henry, of Waterloo, Jacob and John, of Mannheim, and George of Heidelburg.

The funeral was held from the residence of her son, Jacob, on Monday at 2 o'clock. A service was held in Mannheim Lutheran Church and Interment was then made in the Lutheran cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Apr 1921, p. 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57623
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

ENOCH PEPPLER

The death occurred at the family residence near Erbsville of Enoch Peppler, a well-known resident of this county.

The late Mr. Peppler was in his 63rd year and was a member of the Erbsville Lutheran Church. He is survived besides his sorrowing wife by four daughters, Mrs. George Heimpel, Heidelburg; Mrs. M. Seifert, Wellesley, Mrs. P. Kreutzwelser, Linwood, and Mrs. George B. Rahn of Waterloo, and two sons, Milton of Waterloo and Percy at home.

The funeral took place from his home on Monday, April o'clock. Interment was 4th at 3 o'clock. made in Heidelburg Lutheran Cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph 7 Apr 1921, p. 4

Enoch — Augusta Veitel. Augusta (daughter of Heinrich Christ. John "Henry" Veitel and Carolina Johanna Hartwig) was born 5 Jun 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Aug 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Augusta Peppler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57624
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran