Stanley George Schreiter

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95685
• Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SCHREITER, Stanley Passed away peacefully, at home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the age of 79.

Loving husband and best friend of Phylis (Heller) for 55 years. Father of John (Debbi) of Kitchener and Judy (Bill.) Knight of Plymouth, Mass. Left to mourn are his dear grandchildren, Lynn, Stephen and Michael Breithaupt and Brandon and Courtney Schreiter and Sarah Knight. Survived by his sisters. Hazel (Ralph) Westfall of Waterloo, Susan (David) Young of Laguna Niguel, Calif. and Peggy (Price) Ferguson of Ancaster. After service in the R.C.A.F., Stanley graduated from Western University and taught at Sheppard School in Kitchener. He was also employed at Electrohome Ltd. in sales for 41 years. In his early years, he played piano in many local dance bands and enjoyed playing for many sing-songs. His cottage at Honey Harbour was one of his great loves, where he spent many happy summers. Stanley was a member of Trinity United Church, Kitchener and a member of the YMCA Pan Politae Y's Mens Club, Sales and Ad Club, K-W Probus Club , Retired Businessmen's Club and a former member of the Granite Curling Club.

Mr. Schreiter's family will received friends and relatives at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Sunday, November 5, 2000 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Canon John Erb officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation to follow. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.


The Record 3 Nov 2000 pg B15

Stanley — Phyllis Evelyn Heller. Phyllis (daughter of Harold Edgar Heller and Sarah Evelyn "Effie" Wallace) was born 15 Jul 1922; died 9 Oct 2011, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story, business, funeral, accident
• Name: A. A. Schreiter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31906P
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bank Clerk
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Misfortune: 1932; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Residence: 1932, 87 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A. Schreiter Dies Suddenly Victim of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Nearly Got Out of Garage

Halifax Work Recalled

Prominent In Kitchener's Business and Fraternal Life: Funeral on Tuesday

Armand Alvin Schreiter, one of Kitchener's best known young business men died late last night or early this morning from carbon monoxide poisoning in his garage at 87 Queen St. N. Death overcame Mr. Schreiter as he was apparently endeavoring to leave the gas filled garage and had he fallen towards the partly opened garage door instead of away from it the fatality might have been avoided. Early in the evening Mr. Schreiter had driven his wife to a friend's home for a women's bridge party. He then turned home and about ten o'clock put the children to bed. It is believed that he entered the garage between 11: 30 and 11: 45 as he intended to call for his wife. Of late his car had been giving some trouble in starting and on two occasions a garage mechanic had had to be called to start it. It is believed that Mr. Schreiter thinking that he might have trouble starting the auto, left the door partly open and intended warming up the engine as he had often done before, prior to opening the doors wide owing to the cold evening and the fumes unexpectedly over came him. He had made his way from the seat of the car to the rear and in falling apparently struck the car, a gash being inflicted on the nose. The discovery was made shortly before three o'clock this morning. On returning home Mrs. Schreiter thought that her husband had been called out on business and she went to bed. On awakening and noting her husband's continued absence she went downstairs and heard the drone of a motor car engine. She immediately went to the garage and made the gruesome discovery.

Born in this city

The late Mr. Schreiter was born in Kitchener 41 years ago on July 12, 1891. He was educated in the Kitchener public and high schools and then entered the banking business with the Bank of Nova Scotia here. Subsequently he gravitated to the furniture and undertaking business of his father with which he was connected for many years. Of late years he has been principally with the De Luxe Upholstering Co. In 1920 Mr. Schreiter married Margaret Erb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Erb, who survives together with one son, Stanley 11, and three daughters, Hazel 9, Susan 7 and Peggy 5. Mr. Schreiter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Schreiter, one brother Herbert of this city and one sister Adele, Mrs. Walton. The late Mr. Schreiter was prominently identified in fraternal circles being a member of Grand River Lodge, the Kitchener chapter R. A. M. Valletta Preceptory and Mocha Temple, London. He was a 14th degree Scottish Shriner.

Splendid Halifax work

When the Halifax explosion disaster of 1917 shocked this country and the world, Mr. Schreiter dropped his business here and rushed at once to the stricken city here he volunteered his services as embalmer and mortician. He assumed charge of the tragic details of embalming and burying those who met their death in the explosion. Mr. Schrieter was in the stricken community for more than a week before his work of mercy was completed and when he left he carried with him the lasting gratitude of all who passed through the shadow out of the great calamity. "Purely accidental," was the opinion of Coroner Dr. Hett who at first did not intend to have an inquest but in order to conform with legal insurance requirements later announced that an inquest would be held, the date being as yet unnamed. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Schreiter Funeral Home.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Sat. Dec 10, 1932

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1919-20

Armand married Marguerite Carmella "Margaret" Erb 24 Jun 1920. Marguerite (daughter of Ephraim Bricker Erb and Emily Harrison "Lillian" Lee) was born 30 Jul 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story
• Military: WW1 - nurse
• Name: Margaret Erb
• Name: Marguerite Carmella "Margaret" Schreiter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40725P

Notes:

Margaret Schreiter is one of the very few Canadian women who, as an army nurse, witnessed first-hand the horrors of World War I. It was an unforgettable experience she remembered vividly for the rest of her long life. It also set her apart as the remarkable woman whose courage, optimism and generosity became legendary to all who knew her.

Margaret Camilla Erb was born in Elmira, Ontario on July 30, 1895. Her mother, Emily Lilian Lee, had immigrated from London, England with three sisters and a brother. Her father, Ephraim Bricker Erb, was the son of Menno and grandson of Moses Erb, one of the first ministers at the First Mennonite Church.

In 1899, Margaret's father Ephraim Erb, who had operated a general store in Elmira, moved his family to Berlin, Ontario where he began work as a traveller, selling gloves for his father, Menno. Menno Erb had a glove manufacturing business at the Erb Tannery, as well as a retail operation selling mattresses and furniture. Margaret recalled occasional visits in her early years to the Erb tannery "immense and smelly but filled with many nice people."

Women of Waterloo County, edited by Ruth Russell

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SCHREITER, Mrs. Margaret C. (Erb) - The widow of Armand A. Schreiter, passed away, on Saturday, July 4, 1992, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, in her 97th year.

Born in Elmira, the second child of Ephraim B. and Lillian E. (Lee) Erb. She is survived by her four children, Stanley G. and his wife Phyllis of Waterloo, Hazel M. Westfall and her husband Ralph of St. Agatha, Susan A. Young and her husband David of Laguna Niguel, Calif. and Margaret (Peggy) L. Ferguson and her husband Price of Freelton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and by her sisters, Mrs. Olive Bennett of Cambridge, Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Douglas of Waterloo and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Selma (Sally) Erb of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her brothers, Carl, Irvin and Harry Erb.

Mrs. Schreiter trained as a nurse at the Buffalo General Hospital and after graduation enlisted in the American Army Nursing Corps, serving in France in the war of 1914-1918. She married Armand Alvin Schreiter on June 24, 1920. During her lifetime she was involved in many community activities. A member of Trinity United Church, teaching a Sunday school class known as Marg Macs for many years. President of Trinity's afternoon Missionary Society and chairman of the Supply Committee. She was a member of the IODE, Queen Anne Chapter for over 60 years; the Red Cross Society, assisting at Blood Donor Clinics during the Second World War; a very active member of the Kitchener-Waterloo YWCA and acted as Camp Mother at Camp Tinawatawa at Paradise Lake from 1952-1961. She was also Camp Nurse at YMCA Camp Wabinaki for several years. During her later years she lived at Victoria Place, Kitchener. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends

At the request of the family, there will be no funeral home visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for a memorial service at Trinity United Church on Saturday. July 11 at 1 p.m. Mrs. Nancy Westelaar, assisted by Rev. Dr. O.P. Hossie officiating.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Jul 1992 pg A13

Other Events:

• Building: 117 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Simpson Block
• Business: Schreiter's Furniture, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Schreiter's Furniture
• Interesting: building, business, life story, furniture
• Name: A. G. Schreiter
• Residence: 89 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31873P
• Immigration: 1882, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1885, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1885, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1887
• Naturalization: 1887, , Canada
• Occupation: 1888, Orillia, Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; upholsterer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Upholsterer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Upholsterer
• Occupation: 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; funeral home operator
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant Furniture
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1912, 89 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1918, 89 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1921, 89 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 93 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterlooo Region, Ontario

Notes:

The Firm of Schreiter, Berlin's Largest Retail Furniture House.

No review of the growth of Berlin would be complete without a notice upon Schreiters, Berlin's greatest furniture establishment. Schreiter's is wothy of notice in many ways. For thirteen years it has been on King St. Starting in a small way at 52 King St., it now occupies its own building at 63 and five floors covering fifteen thousand feet are filled with medium and high class furniture, and the upholstering department alone occupies one whole floor and is justly noted for its fine work.

Schreiter's is noticeable for yet another fact. It is owned still by its founder, Mr. A. G. Schreiter, who in 1873 started in the furniture career in Boutzin, Germany\emdash always leaning to the higher class furniture and decorative effects. To-day he is ably assisted by Mr. Herbert C. Schreiter and owing to the continuous growth of the business has just been joined by Mr Armand A. Schreiter.

For fourteen years Mr. A. G. Schreiter was foreman for the Simpson factory; he then started out for himself and the best evidence of his success is the present store\emdash the largest in size and stock and carrying by far the largest variety of furniture of any furniture store in Waterloo County.

Thirty-nine years in the furniture business is out of the ordinary, but then Schreiter's, which is known as the " House of Quality," is personally supervised by an out of the ordinary mind.
Asked to what he attributed his success, Mr. A. G. Schreiter remarked: "The carrying out of my early training of thoroughness. What's worth doing at all, is worth not only doing well, but doing a little better than is expected."

That probably explains the success of his upholstering department. This branch of the business employs only the highest paid men and no piece work is allowed, everything is by the salary system. "Good work is slow work," said Mr. Schreiter, "but it pays in the end, for good upholstering tells its tale as the years go by."

When one hears Mr. Schreiter enlarge upon Period Styles in furniture; hears him talk upon complementary wall treatments; the arrangement of wall and window spaces in dining-rooms to accommodate sideboards, buffets, chairs of style desired; you at once know you are in touch with a man who believes in and practices intrinsic goodness in furniture and makes it the keynote of his business.

In these days when too often cheapness runs riot to the regret ultimately of the buyer, it is refreshing to hear Quality set first and linked with a fair profit.

As Mr. A. G. Schreiter tersely put it\emdash every piece of furniture upon our fifteen thousand feet of floor space is guaranteed to be the best in style, material, workmanship and FINISH in its class; our goods run from the medium good, which will cost less than "cheap" furniture else-where, up to the finest suites and individual pieces known.

Here and there on the floors can be seen dainty pieces upholstered by Schreiters after the various Periods. Here a Chippendale, there a Sheraton, over there a Colonial, opposite it and in direct contrast a piece in Art Nouveau. Just beyond is a Suite for the Dining-room in Mission, flat, quaint, unadorned, plain and of solid construction. It is pleasing because of its oddity. and satisfactory proportions, suggesting repose, comfort and suitability for modest homes. Schreiter's is a striking example of the success which comes from selling dependable good goods.

Yet another point worthy of comment in regard to Schreiter's is that it is a permanent business for Berlin. They own their five-storey building, all their capital is in and working for Berlin; for nearly twenty years Mr. A. G. Schreiter has been in the furniture business here and now his two sons are also in the business to assist in its rapid growth and to perpetuate the success of the founder.

As Mr. A. G. Schreiter also put it, "Schreiter's is a Berlin Institution, here to stay, all our eggs are in one basket and we are satisfied to grow with Berlin and to urge on the city which by its patronage has built up this the largest furniture business in Waterloo County." Good sentiments. We need such men, we need such firms.

(Just as this section of the book is printed Schreiter's have bought the Simpson Building and stock; doubling their store capacity.)


From Berlin, Canada A Self-portait of Kitchener, Ontario before World War One

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A. G. Schreiter Is Dead at 82

Was One of Leading Furniture Retailers

Alvin George Schreiter. 82, known for years as one of Ontario's leading furniture retailers, died at the family residence, 89 Queen Street North, last night. He had been in failing health for some time.

Born in Germany July 26, 1859, he came to Canada and this city in 1885 when he entered the employ of William Simpson Co. Ltd., remaining with the firm until 1900. In 1899 he organized Schreiter's Limited which developed into a five-floor establishment and became one of the largest retail furniture stores in the province.

He also conducted an undertaking business for a number of years, finally establishing the Schreiter Funeral Home in 1929. In 1914 he organized the DeLuxe Upholstery Company. The late Mr. Schreiter opened his furniture store originally at 52 King Street West and subsequently purchased the Simpson building as the first step in the development of the large establishment.

Mr. Schreiter was a member of the I.O.O.F. and also the Woodmen of the World. He was the son of Julius Schreiter and in 1888 married Magdalena Schaefer at Petersburg. Mrs. Schreiter predeceased him: Two sons, Stanley and Armand, also predeceased him. Stanley was killed In France in 1917 serving with a battery unit.

He is survived by one son, Herbert C., who was associated with him in the furniture enterprise and one daughter, Mrs. A. Walton, at home. Eight grandchildren also survive.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home at 2:30 in the afternoon with interment at the Petersburg Cemetery. Rev. A. W. Lotz, pastor of St. Peter's Church, will officiate. The remains will be resting at the funeral home until the services.

Kitchener Daily Record Mar 12 1942 pg 3

Alvin married Magdalena Schaefer 14 Feb 1888, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Schaefer and Frederica Eleanora Mailhaus) was born 25 Aug 1863, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Schaefer
• Name: Magdalena Schreiter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31884P
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1937, 93 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterlooo Region, Ontario

Other Events:

• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Erb Glove Company
• Interesting: story
• Name: E B
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2950.3
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Packer
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveler, Furniture
• Residence: 1921, 26 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

...Ephraim Erb, who had operated a general store in Elmira, moved his family to Berlin, Ontario where he began work as a traveller, selling gloves for his father, Menno. Menno Erb had a glove manufacturing business at the Erb Tannery, as well as a retail operation selling mattresses and furniture. Margaret [his daughter] recalled occasional visits in her early years to the Erb tannery - "immense and smelly but filled with many nice people."


Women of Waterloo County, edited by Ruth Russell

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Sudden Passing of Ephriam Erb

Succumbs To Heart Attack Following Illness Of Two Weeks; In Insurance Business

Death last night deprived Kitchener of a widely known resident, when Ephriam Bricker Erb, 111 Church street, succumbed to a heart attack and passed away at his residence at about 6:30 o'clock. The late Mr. Erb, who was 64 years of age, had been ill for about two weeks. Altho he was away from business, Mr. Erb was not confined to his bed. Yesterday morning, however, he felt ill and went to bed and his condition became rapidly worse.

As an insurance broker, manufacturer and follower of sport, the late Mr. Erb was well-known not only thruout the city but also in various other points of Ontario. His local connections brought him a large number of friends and acquaintances in Kitchener, while membership in the United Commercial Travelers' Association resulted in a further widening of the circle of those who knew him.

Born in Roseville, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Erb, he came to Kitchener when quite young in 1891 he married Lillian Lee in this city. Since that time he has lived in Kitchener.

At the death of his father he took over the management of the Erb glove company, and was latterly connected with the insurance brokerage firm of Erb and Erb.

Surviving him are his wife; two sons, Carl of Montreal and Irvin of Kitchener, three daughters, Mrs. A. A. Schreiter of Kitchener, Mrs. J. Bennett of Galt and Miss Betty Erb of Kitchener, one brother, Edwin of Grimsby and one sister, Mrs. V. C. Buchanan of Montreal. One son Harry predeceased him in August, 1927.

The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon, with a private service at the residence on Church street at two o'clock and a public service at Trinity United Church, of which he was a member, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Mount Hope cemetery, Kitchener. Rev. W. D. Spence, pastor of Trinity United Church, will be in charge of the services.

Daily Record Jun 30 1931 pg 11

Ephraim married Emily Harrison "Lillian" Lee 25 Mar 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emily was born 10 Aug 1872, Finsbury, , England, Great Britain; died 18 Jul 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story, military, public service
• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Emily Harrison "Lillian" Erb
• Name: Lillian Lee
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40723
• Immigration: 1882, , Canada
• Immigration: 1890
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, 26 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Mrs. E. b. Erb, 95, IODE Veteran, Dies

Mrs. Ephraim B. Erb, 95, a prominent member of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the empire for 50 years, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived at Parkwood Manor, Cardinal Crescent South, Waterloo.

She was the oldest local member of an IODE chapter, and recently was awarded a 50-year badge of honor for her work from the Princess of Wales chapter, oldest in the Twin Cities.

Mrs. Erb became a member of the chapter during the First World War, and was active in its organizational work during both wars. She was a former regent of the chapter, and a life member. She was instrumental in organizing the purchase of the Queen Victoria monument in Victoria Park.

Mrs. Erb was also a board member of the Canadian national Institute for the Blind, a life member of the Red Cross Society, a member of the Silver Cross Women and the Victorian Order of Nurses, and active in the work of Parkminster United Church.

Until recently, she was still attending IODE and Silver Cross Women meetings.

She was the former Lillian Harrison Lee, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick Lee, and a native of London, England. She came to Canada when she was 16, and married in Kitchener in 1891.

Surviving are two sons, Carl and Irvin of Waterloo; three daughters, Mrs. Armand (Margaret( Schreiter of Kitchener, Mrs. Hogarth (Olive) Bennett of Galt, and Mrs. Duncan (Betty) Douglass of Waterloo, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Her husband and a son, Harry, predeceased her.

The body is at the Sandrock Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday by Rev. A. E. Holley. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jul 19 1967 pg 27

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: dnf-70034

Gustav — Maria Mathilde Noecker. Maria was born Abt 1829, of, Hochkirch, , Sachsen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Mathilde Schreiter
• Name: Maria Matilde Nöcker
• Eby ID Number: dnf-84573

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14843930
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77076P
• Immigration: 1853, , Canada
• Occupation: 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Naturalization: 1861
• Occupation: 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor

Notes:

AGED PETERSBURG RESIDENT PASSES.

Mr. Jacob Schaefer, one of Petersburg's oldest residents, died to-day at his home in that village, at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Schaefer was born in Germany, but has resided in Canada for 57 years. He lived at Waterloo for a year, and then removed to Petersburg, where he opened a tailor shop. A short time ago his son, Mr. Peter Shaefer, took over the business, but his father assisted him up until four months ago, when he became ill. Mr. Schaefer's wife predeceased him 15 years ago. A family of four sons and four daughters survice. Mrs. A. G. Schreiter of Berlin, is a daughter. The funeral will be held on Thars day at 3 o'clock to the Petersburg Lutheran church and the Petersburg cemetery.

The Berlin News Record 15 Mar 1909, Mon Page 8

Jacob married Frederica Eleanora Mailhaus 14 Jan 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frederica was born 5 Oct 1829, Erbach im Odenwald, Hessen, Germany; died 12 Nov 1893; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67083716
• Name: Frederica Eleanora Schaefer
• Name: Frederika Eleanora Milhausen
• Name: Fridericka
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120424P
• Residence: 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Business: Brown & Erb
• Business: Menno Erb and Company
• Interesting: business, politics, story
• Name: M. Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2950
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1868, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Member of Kitchener Council
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Business: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. Erb & Co.
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; furniture and glove manufacturer

Notes:

Menno Erb, "the eldest in the family, was born October 16th, 1842. He is a partner of the well known firm of Brown & Erb, possessors of one of the finest and most prominent furniture houses in the country. These gentlemen carry a most complete and excellent assortment of furniture, embracing none but the best in quality and of the latest styles. Upholstery is also carried on in connection with their business for which they have employed the most skillful workmen. The firm is also doing an extensive business in the manufacturing of gloves and mitts. Their trade in this line extends all over Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mr. Erb is a native of this county and is well known in Berlin and surrounding country and much respected by all. In business he is conscientious and honorable, and as a citizen upright. He was married to Lydia Bricker and resides at corner of Foundry and Weber Streets, Berlin. His family consists of four 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. MENNO ERB

A Leading and Successful Business Man Passes Away This Afternoon

WAS IN HIS 64TH YEAR

The death of one of Berlin's leading and most successful business men took place at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon in the person of Mr. Menno Erb who was until the head recently the head of M. Erb Co.'s glove works on King street and at the time of his death was the largest shareholder in the Erb glove Co., Limited, which was organized about two weeks ago. The deceased has been in poor health for nearly a year and during the past four months has not. been able to look after his extensive business, being to his home almost entirely. Death was due to diabetes. .

The late Menno Erb was born in Waterloo Township on October 16th, 1842, and was in his 64th year. He was the eldest son of the late Rev. Moses Erb, who passed away several years ago. After obtaining a common school education the deceased engaged in the furniture mercantile business and and when quite young entered into partnership with the late Mr. F Brown. Early in the sixties the firm commenced the manufacture f gloves in addition to the upholstery business and the trade in these lines attended from coast to coast. In the business the deceased was conscientious and honorable was highly esteemed by the business public with whom he came in constant contact.

The deceased was married Lydia Bricker, who survives, with three children, two sons and one daughter, vis., Ephraim and Edward and Maggie (Mrs. Buchanan, of Montreal), Mr. Aaron Erb, of the town, is the only brother of the deceased.

The deceased was a member of the Berlin Town Council in the years 1868 and 1871. He was always interested in the town's welfare and he will be greatly missed as a citizen.

The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the residence corner of Foundry and Weber streets, to Mount Hope cemetery.

Berlin Daily Record 25 Jun 1906 Pg 1

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King Street , North Side

Pandora Street

Pandora Street and next to it the site of Bishop Benjamin Eby's buildings and farm. A fine lawn surrounded a large frame house with spacious veranda between the house and King Street. There was a large barn and east of it a cider mill operated by Ely Eby, son of the Bishop. In later years the place was occupied by Rev. Moses Erb and his son Menno Erb, the cider mill long continuing. There was a large orchard between the farm buildings and the Mennonite Meeting House and cemetery. The Mennonites had at first no shed adjoining their church. Posts joined by a chain led along the King Street front, for tying horses. The sheds came later. In 1834 a frame building was erected for this Church. It was moved to Cedar Street in 1902 when the present brick Church was erected and is still used as a woodenware factory.

Eby school house was located at the easterly corner of the cemetery. A frame building, painted red, before 1830. In the rear and to the east of the cemetery was William Moyer's farm with his brick house still standing at the top of the slope from King Street.


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



Business:
In 1867 C. F. Brown began the manufacture of furniture in West King Street, next to Simpson & Co.'s warehouse. Afterward he bought Paul Schmidt's house, 200 feet east of Gaukel Street, on the south side of King Street. Up to 1880 Joseph Devitt was his partner; then Menno Erb. Brown & Erb made also mattresses and gloves.

History of Kitchener

Elected Office:
1868, 1871

Business:
Gloves, Mitts, Shoes, Furniture, Mattresses

Menno married Lydia Bricker 8 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey) was born 12 May 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1927, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lydia Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1287
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1927, 13 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lydia Bricker,"is married to Menno Erb. They reside on corner of Weber and Foundry Streets, Berlin. To them were born four 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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Mrs. Lydia Erb

Mrs. Lydia Erb, of 13 West Ahrens st., one of the oldest residents f this city, passed away yesterday noon at Montreal in her 80th year. The late Mrs. Erb, who was born in Roseville on May 12, 1847, before her marriage to Menno Erb, who predeceased many years ago, was Lydia Bricker. Mrs. Erb will be sadly missed in this community, during the many years she resided in this city she won to herself a large circle of friends by her charitable and cheerful disposition. She is survived by one sister, Miss Angeline Bricker of Chicago, Ill., two sons, Edwin W. Erb of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ephraim B. Erb of 111 Church st., and one daughter, Mrs. Maggie S. Buchanan of Montreal. The funeral will be held from the residence of her son, Ephraim B. Erb, 111 Church st., on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services to be conducted by Rev. G. Taylor-Munro. Burial will be made in the Mount Hope cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Jan 17 1927 pg 11