Daniel Irvin Hohner

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• Military: WW1 - 110th Perth Regiment
• Name: Dan Hohner
• Name: Dusty Hohner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43550

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He'll Be Missed

Daniel I. "Dusty" Hohner, 40, a figure familiar to almost every resident of the city, who died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Stratford General Hospital. Dan had been seized with a paralytic stroke Thursday evening and failed to recover from it. He lived at 300 Albert street with his mother, Mrs. Isabel Hohner.

Passed Away In Hospital Monday;
Funeral Wednesday

A young man, better known probably to the citizens of Stratford and district than any other person in the city, Daniel "Dusty" Hohner, 300 Albert street, age 40, died Monday afternoon in the General Hospital.

Taken with a stroke of paralysis at his home last Thursday Dan was removed to the hospital. From the outset little hope was entertained for his recovery. Totally paralyzed on the left side and suffering from high blood pressure, his condition steadily grew worse until the end came. The favor in which Dan Hohner was held in the community evidenced itself during his illness in the fact that citizens of every station of life called the hospital to enquire for him.

One can hardly realize that Dan Hohner has passed on. For years he had seemed a very part of the city in which he had spent virtually his entire life. In many respects he was unique. Fairly large of stature and rugged in appearance he might often have given the impression of sternness, even gruffness. Yet there beat within his breast a heart as large and as generous as the framework in which it was contained.

When crowds gather at hockey or baseball games, picnics or reunions, or at other places where crowds are wont go gather, in the days that lie ahead there will be a noticable void because Dan Hohner will not be there. Dan Hohner thrived in excitement. It was an inseparable part of his life. Only the day before he was taken to hospital, a very sick man, he had burst into the editorial rooms of this newspaper, breathless, almost speechless and with beads of perspiration standing on his forehead to report an electrocution in a nearby town. Many times previously had he come into the same office with news of equal import. He will be greatly missed in this sanctum.

An Untiring Worker

Though he hadn't followed a regular occupation, Dan Hohner wasn't the type that stood about looking for work. He created his jobs and the financial returns seemed to be his least concern. When the 7 o'clock whistles blew in the morning one could count upon finding Dan Hohner busily engaged downtown in one of his many pursuits. Whether it was washing store windows or tidying offices he entered into it with an enthusiasm that was indeed heartening. Allotted the task of directing traffic or parking cars he was in his element and if those same duties required his services until the early hours of the morning there was never a word of complaint. To those who placed their trust in him he was unfaltering and their interests were his chief concern.

Daniel I. Hohner was born in Waterloo County, the son of Mrs. Isabel Hohner and the late Henry Hohner. He came to Stratford with his parents when he was a small boy and attended Romeo Public School. For a number of years following his departure from school he worked around the city at various occupations and for a time was employed by the C.N.R. motive power shops.

During the war he enlisted with the 110th Perth Regiment and was stationed at Carling Heights, London, and later at Camp Borden. The fearlessness that made Dan Hohner tackle anything he was asked to do resulted this year in his attempting to enlist in Perth Regiment (M.G.) Rejected because of his health, he was preparing to go over to London to enlist there.

Cheery Disposition

Following his demobilization at the close of the Great War he again made his living at various odd jobs around the city. Besides his willingness to work hard, Dan's general cheerfunless [cheerfulness?] took him a long way and was the reason for his being chosen to carry out more than one job. He was a member of Parkview United Church, of the Canadian Order of Foresters and was prominent in the affairs of the Army and Navy War Veterans' Association of which he was a member. He took a leading role only last year in the preparations for the 110th Battalion re-union held last Fall.

Surviving besides his mother are two sisters, Mrs. George Sloane, Wellington street, and Mrs. Herbert Chapman, 42 Hibernia street, and one brother, Edward of Regina, now with the Royal Canadian Air Force and stationed at Manning Pool, Toronto. Edward Hohner enlisted during the last war with 128th Battalion at Moosejaw and was later transferred to the 118th at Kitchener. He arrived home today not knowing his brother was ill.

"I don't know of a higher tribute I could pay Dan Hohner than to say he was always ready and willing to help us," said Chief of Police R. J. Beatty, on learning of the death of the well-known figure.

"Dan was a big help to us at the Arena," said Murray Roche, manager of the Arena Gardens, who had employed Dan Hohner to assist him with hockey games and other entertainments at the Arena for a number of years. He was always on the job, early and late and I don't know of anyone who could handle traffic just the way Dan could. He seemed to be just a little better than anyone else at that job. I really don't know how we will get along without him. He didn't have to be told what to do and when to do it. He just got out there and got things moving, smoothly and quickly. Dan Hohner was a real worker."

The baseball club, too, is going to miss him according to Harold Killoran, who for a number of years past has had occasion to make use of the services of Dan Hohner at National Stadium. "He was as conscientious as anyone could be about his job out there and with his cheery, 'How d'you do?' and 'How's it going there sport?' he was able to do his job quietly and well. We often used to marvel at the way he could get cars parked out there. He was a real sport both in hockey and baseball and the enthusiasm he put into cheering on his favorites in these games was only what was left over after he had used up most of his energy in the execution of his work."

"Dan was one of the first persons I met when I came to Stratford in 1918," said R. A. Reid, local optician. "He has done many jobs for me and I always found him willing and honest. He will be greatly missed."

Dan Hohner was a natural born fireman. I don't think he ever missed an alarm, Chief A. S. Kappele said in paying tribute to the late citizen. "I can only speak of him as I found him. He was always honest and a willing worker and ready to do anything he could for friend of foe. He sometimes answered for one of the call firemen and I don't remember him ever missing an alarm."

Charles T. Newell, optician said: "He did considerable work for me in recent years. I always found him honest and he gave full value for the money he received."

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Heinbuch Funeral Home at 2 o'clock [3 p.m. by other reports]. Rev. J.R. Thompson of St. Paul's Anglican Church will take the service in place of Rev. James Abery of Parkview Church who is unable to be present. Interment will be in Avondale cemetery. A service will be held at the funeral home this evening at 7 o'clock by the Army and Navy War Veterans.


Stratford Beacon Herald 30 Apr 1940 pg 1 & 12 transcription supplied by Bruce Uttley

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MANY FRIENDS AT HOHNER FUNERAL

There was only one Dan. Hohner in Stratford. There can never be another just like him. One of the best known figures in Stratford, Daniel I. "Dusty" Hohner, who died in the Stratford General Hospital Monday afternoon from the effect of a paralytic stroke suffered a week ago today, was honored in death Wednesday afternoon by throngs of the city's residents who attended the service at the Heinbuch Funeral Home at 3 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. J. R. Thompson, of St. Paul's Anglican Church, who officiated in the absence of Rev. James Abery of Parkview United Church, who was unable to be present. Interment was in Avondale cemetery. The pallbearers were: Mayor Thomas E. Henry, Chief of Police R. J. Beatty, Fire Chief A. S. Kappele, Charles McIntosh and N. A. Baldwin, representing the Canadian Order of Foresters, and Henry Brooks, representing the Army and Navy Veterans' Association. The 'Last Post' was sounded by Bugler A. Murray. Tuesday evening memorial services were held at the funeral home at 7 o'clock by the Canadian Order of Foresters and the Army and Navy War Veterans' Association, the former being conducted by Robert Dunlop and the latter by Rev. J. R. Thompson, of St. Paul's Anglican Church. The flag at the Cenotaph was flown at half-mast throughout Wednesday. Among those present at the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Uttley and daughter, Beatrice; Peter Uttley and daughter Aletta; Miss Diana Uttley and John Uttley, all of Kitchener; Mrs. A. Wildfong and daughter, Mrs. H. Taft, of Flint, Mich.; Christopher Hohner, Tavistock; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Hohner, Tavistock; Aircraftsman E. F. Hohner, R.C.A.F., Manning Pool, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uttley and family, St. Marys. There was a profusion of lovely floral tributes.

Stratford Beacon Herald 2 May 1940 pg 7 transcription supplied by Bruce Uttley

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43544
• Occupation: 1888, , Huron Co., Michigan, USA; laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman

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Died in Waterloo

On Tuesday, May 16, Henry Hohner, aged 48 years died in Waterloo Funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the residence of his brother, Edward H. Hohner, King street.

Berlin Daily Telegraph 18 May 1911 pg 4

Henry married Isabella "Bella" Sanborn 28 Apr 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of William Sanborn and Mary Ann Maud Delena Birmingham) was born 19 Nov 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1965, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella "Bella" Hohner
• Name: Isabella Uttley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43545
• Residence: 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Isabella was the the biological daughter Mary Birmingham and after her mother's marriage to Nathan Uttley she went the by the Uttley name.

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Funeral MRS. ISABELLA HOHNER

A funeral service for Mrs. Isabella Hohner, late of 300 Albert St., who died Tuesday in Stratford General Hospital was held Thursday afternoon at the Heinbuch funeral home, 156 Albert St. Rev. Merrill Ferguson of Parkview United Church officiated. Burial was made in Avondale cemetery.


Stratford Beacon Herald 25 Jun 1965 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190771
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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DEATH GF MR JACOB HOHNER.

Death claimed another victim early this morning in the person of Mr. J. Hohner. Deceased, who had lived in Waterloo but a few years, had been ill for over a year, and was aged 67 years. Besides a widow, the. following children survive John, Berlin; Henry and Mrs. D. Sippel, Waterloo; Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Buffalo; Mrs John Weseloh, and Edward and Emma at home. The funeral takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m. to St. John's church and Mt. Hope cemetery.

New Record, 27 Aug 1902 pg 1, Berlin, Ontario

Jacob married Margaret Schoch May 1859. Margaret was born 3 Oct 1841, , Germany; died 19 Feb 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Hohner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190770
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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MRS. MARGARET HOHNER.

The death occurred Monday morning of Mrs. Margaret Hohner, one of Waterloo's oldest and most highly respected citizens The deceased was born in Waterloo 82 years ago and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends who will learn of her death with regret. She was predeceased by her husband several years. Those surviving are three daughters, Mesdames J. Weseloh and Chas. Lachman, both of Waterloo and Mrs. J. Fitzpatrick of Buffalo and one son, Edward Hohner of Detroit. One brother, Christian of Zurich also survives. Her husband predeceased her in 1902.

The funeral was held from the residence, David St, on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 22 Feb 1923, p. 6

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109156

William — Mary Ann Maud Delena Birmingham. Mary (daughter of Harris Sanborn and Caroline Sanborn, daughter of William Birmingham and Caroline Sanborn) was born 5 Feb 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1920, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Maud Delena Sanborn
• Name: Mary Ann Maud Delena Uttley
• Name: Mary Ann Sanborn
• Name: Mary Saunburn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41254
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1874, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Work at Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

I found four baptisms and one marriage for 'Birmingham' and one of the baptisms was for my great grandmother and the church recorded that she was the illegitimate daughter of Haris Sanburn and Carolina Babhack (Babcock), baptised at age 3 after her mother married William Birmingham. I haven't figured out the Latin but there's something about her being accepted into the family, which probably means 'adopted'. Now I know this Haris/Harris Sanburn/Sonburn/Saunburn is real and not some fiction. I found no other references to Harris elsewhere in the parish records.

Email from Bruce Uttley 2008 explaining his visit to St. Jerome's College to see the St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church records.

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MRS. MARY ANN UTTLEY

There has departed this life a well-known resident of the county in Mrs. Mary Ann Uttley, relict of the late Nathan Uttley of Waterloo. Her death occurred suddenly in Stratford at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Henry Hohner, with whom she had been visiting. While Mrs. Uttley had suffered with muscular rheumatism she was able to be around and continue her usual activity. The end came unexpectedly during the early hours of the day when she passed peacefully away.

The late Mrs. Mary Ann Maud Delena Uttley had reached the advanced age of 83 years. She was born in England and came here as a child. For many years she resided in Waterloo. The husband predeceased her in 1903. Her acquaintance was wide, her friends many, and the respect in which she was held high. The family's loss is also felt by the many who knew of her worthy qualities. Her death is deeply regretted by all.

Surviving her are the following children: Mrs. Fred Kalbfleisch, Toronto; Mrs. Archibald Wildfang, Waterloo; Mrs. Henry Hohner, Stratford; Peter J. Abraham and Jonathan, of this city. There is also one brother, Patrick Birmingham, of Crowshill.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Wildfang on the Bridgeport Road, No. 40, Waterloo. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.

The remains were brought to this city on the 2: 32 pm train today, being accompanied by Mr. George Sloan of Statford.

The Journal Record 18 Feb 1920 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36668

Notes:

I found four baptisms and one marriage for 'Birmingham' and one of the baptisms was for my great grandmother and the church recorded that she was the illegitimate daughter of Haris Sanburn and Carolina Babhack (Babcock), baptised at age 3 after her mother married William Birmingham. I haven't figured out the Latin but there's something about her being accepted into the family, which probably means 'adopted'. Now I know this Haris/Harris Sanburn/Sonburn/Saunburn is real and not some fiction. I found no other references to Harris elsewhere in the parish records.

Email from Bruce Uttley 2008 explaining his visit to St. Jerome's College to see the St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church records.

Harris — Caroline Sanborn. Caroline was born 1823, , England; died 18 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Babcock
• Name: Caroline Birmingham
• Name: Caroline Sanborn
• Name: Kate Babcock
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181954
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada