John B. Schmuck

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187565

John — Phyllis W. Strub. Phyllis (daughter of John Walter "Walter" Strub and Caroline Elizabeth Lang) was born 1927; died 2006; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52406
• Occupation: 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster

Albert married Mary Olivia Fehrenbach, RN 16 Nov 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Edward Lauber Fehrenbach and Emma Barbara Bauer) was born 16 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Olivia Schmuck
• Name: Olivia Fehrenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31063
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31060
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mattress Maker
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mattress maker
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Canada ? Company
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman
• Residence: 1921, 34 Pearl Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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From family sources: Edward managed the drapery and decorating department at Goudies Department store in Kitchener.

Edward married Emma Barbara Bauer 27 Jun 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Carl Joseph "Charles" Bauer and Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert) was born 2 May 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: accident, life story
• Name: Emma Barbara Fehrenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31061
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Misfortune: 1921; killed car accident
• Residence: 1921, 34 Pearl Place, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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MOTOR CAR HITS AND KILLS WOMAN AT LIBRARY CORNER

Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach struck down Last Evening When Crossing Street By Automobile of Mervin Seymour And Fatally Injured. Dies in Hospital Early Today Inquest Opened This Afternoon Another tragedy has been added to the long list of motor car accidents on the streets of the city. As a result of injuries received when knocked down by a motor car on Weber Street at about 7: 45 o'clock last evening, Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach, 34 Pearl Place, passed away at the local hospital at about 3: 30 o'clock this morning. The scene of the accident was near the corner of North Queen and Weber streets. The unfortunate driver of the motor car which struck the lady was Mervin Seymour, car-checker of the Grand Trunk railway. The husband of the deceased lady when seen by the Record this morning stated that he and Mrs. Fehrenbach had left the home to attend the concert in St. Mary's church and were going along East Weber street. They crossed North Queen street to the sidewalk near the Presbyterian church and then proceeded in a straight line across Weber street. The wife was a trifle to his rear and to his right. When about two feet from the curb on the south side of Weber street something grazed past him. It was the fender of a car which had turned the corner into west Weber after coming down North Queen street, the driver having apparently swung to the side at his rear.Bef ore he had time to realize what had happened the car ran into a post on which is the fire alarm box on the north side of Weber street and came to a stop. He found that Mrs. Fehrenbach had been struck and carried to the curb. He rushed to her and assisted her to her feet. She was not unconscious altho she did not know what had happened. It was evident that she had been injured. Spectators, the occupant of the motor car and others came to the rescue and Mrs. Fehrenbach was removed to the office of Dr. Hagmeier on Frederick street. She was able to get into the car. After examination of her injuries, the extent of which were not yet apparent, she was removed to her home there being no indication that the injuries would take a serious turn and prove fatal.At about 9: 30 o'clock she became ill and at 9: 45 o'clock unconscious. In about an hour she was removed to the hospital but she never rallied and passed away at 3: 30 o'clock this morning.

The cause of death was a fracture of the skull.An inquest into the accident has been decided on by Coroner J.F. Kalbfleisch. The jury met at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the city hall where they proceeded to view the remains at the undertaking parlours. Adjournment of the inquest was then made for a week.In the motor car with Mr. Seymour were two little girls who as the result of the collision with the post were shaken up but not injured. The fender of the roadster was badly bent. Regarding the accident the Record also endeavoured to interview Mr. Seymour who altho broken down by the unfortunate occurrence was at his duties at the Grand Trunk yards today but was not able to locate him. Late last evening he called at the home of the deceased to learn more about her injuries. From what has been gathered it is understood that there were one or two eyewitnesses of the accident who of course will tell their version of the occurrence. There is some difference of opinion. One is that the driver took a wide swerve to avoid running into a man and another that he made a wide turn which he thought would be safe. Further there is some discrepancy in the views as to where the deceased lady and the husband were when the accident occurred, namely as to whether they were near the curb on the south side of Weber street or whether they were nearer the centre of Weber street.T he deceased lady had a host of friends and wide acquaintances. The tragedy has cast a gloom over the community and over the wider circle of friends. Mrs. Fehrenbach was a native of this city, having been born here about 53 years ago. Before her marriage she was Emma Bauer. Surviving her are the husband and eight children, who are Cornelius of Vancouver, Harold of Cleveland, Olivia of London, graduate nurse, Carl, Joseph, Eugene, Edward and Anna at home. There are also three sisters and two brothers as follows, Mrs. John Wintermeyer, city, Mrs. Jacob Ball of Waterloo, Mrs. Joseph Bowman of Walkerton, Aloyes and Charles Bauer of Waterloo. She was a member of St. Mary's church. The funeral will probably take place on Monday. One younger sister Mrs. Edward Winterhalt died exactly three years ago yesterday. The jury for the inquest consisted of the following citizens: Oscar Boehmer, Ed. Petch, E.H. Lindner, George Potter, S.R. Ernst, David Gross, M. Zinkann, J.R. Yost and George Bucher.


The Kitchener Daily Record, Friday 17 June, 1921

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According to family, she was an excellent sewer and good musician, she worked at the WGR shirt factory. As the family grew up, there were remmants of shirt fabric still around the house.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117865
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Joseph — Anna Marie Lauber. Anna (daughter of Joseph Lauber and Anna Bietz) was born 13 Oct 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Marie Fehrenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30365
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, 35 Water St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Charles Bauer
• Name: Charles Joseph Bauer
• Name: Karl Joseph Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43933P
• Birth: 30 Jun 1824
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Elected Office: 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died Bauer - At the residence of his daughter Mrs. L. Kuntz, Waterloo, Carl Joseph Bauer Age 79 years. Funeral will take place from his home 10 a.m. Wednesday to R.C. Church thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Berlin Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Monday April 15, 1901

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Carl Joseph Bauer

Another member of the old guard, in the person of Mr. Carl Joseph Bauer of Waterloo Town has departed for the great army in the beyond, on Saturday. He was born June 30, 1824 in Weilbach, Bavaria; came to America in 1854; lived for one year in Buffalo, where he married Sophia Kolbert, a native of Hofgeismar. In 1855, he came to Canada and resided first in Waterloo Town, where he very successfully followed the trade of carpenter. In the early sixties, he settled down on a small property in the west ward of the corporation of Berlin and pursued agriculture, as well as his trade. Several years ago, he sold the place and since that time, resided along with his wife, together with his daughter, Mrs. Theresia Kuntz, in Waterloo, where he enjoyed the most affectionate care.

As a member of the Catholic congregation of Berlin, he was active for many years as a school and church director. He also served the West Ward for some time as a member of city council. He was a peace-loving, cheerful man, who never became discouraged in the worst circumstances. Especially, did he distinguish himself during his lengthy, very painful sickness by his great patience and endless trust in God, thereby setting an example worthy of imitation.

He is survived by two sons, six daughters, and 34 grandchildren. One son, two daughters and three grandchildren preceded him in death. His burial took place yesterday, on Wednesday, with a large number in attendance.

The survivors, together with his mourning wife, are: Mrs. Louis Kuntz, Mrs. Jakob Ball, and Aloys Bauer, Waterloo; Mrs. John Wintermeyer, Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Baumann, Walkerton; Mrs. Edward Winterhalt, Montreal; Charles Bauer, Montreal.

Berliner Journal 18 Apr 1901 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

Carl married Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert 3 Jan 1853, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Maria was born 21 Dec 1828, Hymmen, Cassel, Grossherzog, Thum Hesson, Germany; died 16 Nov 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Hofgeismar, , Hessen, Germany
• Name: Maria Sophia "Sophia" Bauer
• Name: Sophia Kolbert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43934
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

The death ocurred last night at the home of Mr. Jacob Ball, William St., of Mrs. Sophia Bauer, one of the towns oldest and most respected residents. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of eighty-three years. She had been sick but one week, though she had been ailing for some time, and died from paralysis and old age.

Mrs Bauer was born in Hymnencassel, Grossherzogthum, Hesson, Germany. She came to this country in 1853, landing in Buffalo and married Carl Bauer who predeceased her eleven years ago. No brothers or sisters are known to survive. Her youngest brother died years ago. The oldest daughter of the family, Mrs Louis Kuntz died six weeks ago, the other children are, Mrs Jacob Ball of Waterloo; Frank Bauer (died 1895); Aloyes Bauer, Waterloo: Mrs John Wintermeyer, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Bowman, Walkerton; Mrs. Ed Feherenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Ed Winterton of Waterloo and Charlie Bauer of Waterloo.

The funeral will take place Monday at 8: 30 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Jacob Ball, Willim St. to St. Louis R.C. Church thence to the cemetery.

Berlin News Record, Berlin, Ontario, Friday November 17, 1911

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Hymmen, Kassel,Grossherzog,Thum Hesson,Germany Sophia was born in 1828, in Hofgeismar, Hessen, which is a small community about fifteen kilometers north of Kassel, Hessen. Sophis'a obituary, which does not mention her parents, does indicate that her siblings had apparently predeceased her, and other information elsewhere suggests that they probably lived their lives in Germany. Sophia migrated to New York, aboard The Lessing and docked there on August 15, 1852. She was 23years old. She came to America to marry her fiance, Johann Heintz, who had preceeded her to the New World and was studying to become a lawyer. He was not there to meet her at the entrance port. She was befriended by a family whom she had met on the ship and stayed with them for a few days, still waiting for her fiance. Since she spoke no English, she went with them to Buffalo, heartbroken and lonely.

In Buffalo, she stayed in an Inn, and she helped with the cooking as she was a trained dietician. This Inn was operated or owned by Carl Bauer's sister, Catherine Able. Carl was staying there as well. After many nights of hearing her crying in her room, he knocked on her door to offer his assistance. He learned of her hardship and offered to assist her. He placed an ad in the New York paper inquiring of her fiance. Months passed and there was no reply. Meanwhile, Karl had fallen in love with Sophia. He asked her to marry him and she accepted.

The night before they were to be married, there was a knock on her door. Two orderlies were there and told her that her fiance was downstairs in a carriage, too weak to get out, but wanted to see her. Sophia saw her beloved fiance and learned that he was very sick with TB. He had been unable to meet her ship; so instead, he sent his friend to meet her with a large sum of money to take care of her needs. His friend nor the money were ever seen again. Apparently, he died within the next 6 months.

Sophia married Karl as planned, but perhaps with a heavy heart. Sophia's surname spelling is Kuhlebert, although it is spelled differently by priests etc.

Karl and Sophia first lived in an area which is located behind the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener -- it was known as Green Bush. They later built homes on King Street, close to Bauer Industries.

Sophia was known to be a small, fair, gentle, mild Saxon. She was a converted Catholic (was Evangelical). She spoke High German to her children. She was always prim and proper. In her later years, she would often be seen knitting stockings. She only spoke German


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