Myrtle Beatrice Heller

Other Events:

• Name: Myrtle Beatrice Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32918
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Myrtle married William Albert Irwin Wallace 5 Apr 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1895, Brentwood, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Heller Brothers - jewelers, opticians, marriage licenses
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32915
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watchmaker
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jewelery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Misfortune: 1921; Carbolic Acid Poisoning 10 minutes - suicide

Notes:

LOCAL JEWELER DIES SUDDENLY

John Henry Heller Was Well Known Business Man; His Death Will Be Widely Mourned.

The community has been bereft of one of its highly respected members in the person of Mr. John Henry Heller, the wellknown jeweler. His death occurred suddenly at 7.15 on Sunday morning following a prolonged illness. The affliction which has terminated fatally was in the way of a nervous breakdown caused by overwork. For some time Mr. Heller had not been well but it was only in the last few weeks that it became serious. He had been away from work for six weeks. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. Mr. Heller was born in this city on August 30, 1868, and his age, therefore, was 52 years, 8 months and 1 day. He spent his life time in his native town. He was a son of the late J. H. Heller, who died a few years ago in whose footsteps he followed both in his exemplary private life and in his successful jewelry business. His acquaintances and friends were many, who admired his unassuming disposition, his friendliness and exemplary qualities. He was in the jewelery business 32 years during which time he built up a high class trade. With his brother established and maintained that business, and won a large number of patrons. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mary Trump, three sons and one daughter, who are Harold, Harry, Edward, and Myrtle (Mrs. A. W. Wallace) of Toronto. There are also four brothers and one sister, who are Fred and Alfred of Kitchener, Adolph of Waterloo, Allie of Frankfort, Ky., and Augusta (Mrs. A. W. Lorsch) of Detroit. The deceased was a member of St. Matthews church and of the local lodge of the Canadian Order of Foresters. The funeral will be held at 2.30 p.m. Wednesday from the residence, 146 South Queen street, and will be private. Interment will be made in Mount Hope cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record May 2 1921 pg 1

John married Mary Trump 29 Oct 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Frederick Trump and Rosina Rufensdoerff, daughter of Friedrich "Fred" Trump and Rosina Rubenstelter) was born 8 Jan 1869, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 20 Jun 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Trumpf
• Name: Mary Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32916
• Immigration: 1872, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1928, 146 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Mary Heller, 146 South Queen Street, passed away at her home early this morning following an extended illness. She was in her 58th year and had been a resident of this city practically all her life. Deceased was born in Rochester, N.Y. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Predeceased by her husband, the late J. H. Heller, there are surviving one daughter, Mrs. Albert Wallace and three sons, Harold, Edmond and Harry of this city. There are also two brothers, Messrs. Fred Trump of Woodstock and August Trump of Kitchener and one sister, Miss Maggie Trump of this city surviving. The funeral will take place from her late residence Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and interment will follow in Mount Hope cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 20 Jun 1928 pg 15

Other Events:

• Interesting: business, politics
• Name: Frederick Heller
• Name: Henry Heller
• Name: J. H. Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36217
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Deputy Reeve - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death of City's Oldest Resident Occurred Today

Mr. J. H. Heller, sr., Passed away

A Pioneer in the Jewelry and Watch Making Business

The city's oldest resident has departed this life, Mr. John H. Heller, sr., who has resided in the town longer than any other citizen who came to this community and launched his or her ship of destiny.

The deceased as was generally known had been in ill health for some months following an accident in a fall at his home some months ago. Mr. Heller's condition gradually became such as to cause doubt about his chances for recovery. He sank continually although conversative up to almost the hour of his departing. At 11.25 a.m. today he slept peacefully away.

Mr. Heller's death means the loss of a pioneer citizen, who contributed worth to the community. Sterling character industry and thrift were his

By his demise a pioneer jeweler is gone.

Mr. Heller was born in Udenhausen, Hessen, Germany on March 1st., 1839 and came to this country and town when only five years of age. His wife Margarett Schwenn, born in Sinsheim, Germany, arrived here with fifteen years of age. Mrs. Heller by the way has reached the eightieth milestone of life. Mr. Heller's parents the late Mr. and Mrs. John Heller settled at the east end, on a property that is still the Heller home. The lad brought up under the guardianship of worthy parents and home instruction grew up to the young man of teens. After leaving school he became apprenticed to his father in the jewelry business at which he had been engaged ever since.

The story of the Heller family in the first instance is one of a splendid example of citizenship, in the second place it is one that stands for industry, thrift and progressiveness. More particularly it brings to attention the watchmaking and jewellery trade. The grandfather that came across to this country laid the foundations of the business; the sons and grandsons have learned and learned thoroughly and are carrying n as successfully as the father and grandfather.

Looking over the decades Mr. Heller, the subject of this sketch could tell of many interesting facts and incidents. Possessing an affable nature and a conservative disposition his stories have always been interesting. Apply it to the jewellery and watch making line he told of the conditions primitive and the change that has taken place. For example the days when his father was in business were the time when the dealer sold his watches and clocks by making the rounds from houses to houses in this section of the country. For years the father used to travel with a little white pony, in order to reach customers. Satchel and clocks on this back he brought his stock before the people right at the homes and sales were made. They were the days when people from this district had to go to Hamilton or Dundas with their grain and bring back needed articles of clothing or furniture. Forty miles on the old Goderich to Dundas road had to be covered. And the pioneers did it gladly.

Eggs, by way of interest, sold at 5 cents a dozen when the grandfather was in business. Exchange of commodities was the precursor of buying for cash.

The present Mr. John Heller, sr., took over the business on the death of his father; he was only twenty-two years of age but he made good and has stuck to his stand through nearly sixty years, during which he enjoyed a lucrative business. Since a week before last Christmas, unfortunately he had been incapacitated.

So much for Mr. Heller's business connections.

Old timers have other reminiscences. They will tell you that Rev. Sam Bowman is the only one surviving with Mr. Heller out of the class which attended Bishop Eby's school at the east end, near where the East End Mennonite Church now stands. The period was the time when only swamp lands and a few houses at the east end were to be seen.

As the years passed, Mr. Heller's activities included serving his village and town, also he was Deputy Reeve and sat on the County Council. The years were 1884 to 1890. The School Board also had the benefit of his service.

In St. Peter's Church Mr. Heller had been an active member. For many years he was Sunday School treasurer. He was one of the organizers of the church.

Mr. Heller and his wife, it should be stated, were married by the late Rev. Mr. Hoelsche, Waterloo.

The subject frequently told of the interesting periods of the early village band of which he was a member for many years. One of the conductors was the late Mr. Glebe. Important engagements were filled even in those days. One, for example was playing at Guelph when the Prince of Wales at the time passed through that town.

The nuptial union was blessed with five sons and four daughters of whom all but three daughters survive.

They are John Henry Heller, city; Fred, city; Adolph, Waterloo; Albert, Frankford, Kentucky; Alfred, city; Mrs. A. Lorsch, of Detroit. There are nineteen grandchildren, there are six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Heller's only brother and sisters all predeceased him, namely: the late Casper Heller, the late Mrs. William Becking, the late Mrs. Philip Mogk and the late Mrs. John B. Hett.

It wil be noticed that Mr. Heller had resided here seventy-five years. In recalling the trip from the old country to this city with his parents and the other members of the family many interesting stories used to be told.

The trip across the Atlantic to New York required three months. From New York the family left for Canada, gong via Albany and the Erie Canal to Buffalo. From the latter place they went to Hamilton and finally arrived here.

Last April 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Heller observed the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding.

The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence at 139 East King Street. Services will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Church after which interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

In the days of the affliction the bereaved widow and family have the citizens sympathy, occasioned by the passing away of such a strong pillar in the community.

The News Record Aug 8 1918 pg 1

Elected Office:
Councillor 1884-85, 1887, 1889, 1890 (Deputy Reeve), 1893 (Deputy Reeve)

John married Margaret Schwenn 25 Apr 1858, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Schwenn and Catherine Korber) was born 13 Oct 1837, Sinsheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 12 Sep 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Margaret Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36218
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 13 Apr 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Veteran Citizen Has Passed Away

Had Resided Here For 65 Years

Was a Worthy Citizen of the Community

The community has been deprived of another pioneer citizen who has been called from this life. Mrs. Margaret Heller, relict of the late J. H. Heller sr. answered the last beckoning at 5.10 o'clock this morning.

Up to eighteen weeks ago the veteran lady was in her usual good health and displayed that vigor and activity which was her characteristic. Bronchial pneumonia overcame her. She recovered from the affliction but did not regain her strength. The infirmity of advanced years of …?... more pronounced and her condition became weaker and weaker. While her recovery was not expected yet the end was rather sudden.

During the past seventeen weeks Mrs. Heller had resided with her son, Mr. Alfred Heller, 96 Alma street, where her death occurred.

The deceased lady, who was known by the name of Margaret Schwenn before her marriage, was born in Sinsheim Baden Germany, on October 18th, 1837 and was therefore nearly 82 years of age. When sixteen years of age she came to this country with her parents, settling in this town where she had reside ever since. Over sixty one years ago she was wedded to her late husband. Last year they celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage by a happy family reunion at the former home on East King street. Mr. Heller passed away on August 7th, 1918.

The passing away of Mrs. Heller recalls the growth of the town. But more than this it reminds one of those qualities and sacrifices of the pioneer people of the community who have left a valuable heritage to their children and to Canada. Their own years have been closed but their life has not. Their good influence is undying. Their memory will ever be green.

The deceased is survived by five sons and one daughter, namely, Alfred, Henry, Fred, Adolph all of this city, Albert of Frankfort, Ky., and Mrs. A. W. Lorch of Detroit. Three daughters predeceased her. Two sisters also survive, who are Mrs. Stephen Hauser, city and Mrs. Henry Alles, Hillsdale, Mich.

There are nineteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Heller was an asset to her church, namely, St. Peter's Lutheran, and also to the Ladies Aid Society of which she was a member and in her early years a useful worker in the same.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of her son, 96 Alma Street to St. Peters' Church for service and thence to Mt. Hope Cemetery for interment. The services will be conducted by the Rev. M. Ardent city in the absence of the pastor of the church.

The News Record Sep 12 1919 pg 1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122026
• Immigration: 1867, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1867, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1870
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Friedrich — Rosina Rubenstelter. Rosina was born 29 Jun 1835, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rosina Trump
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122028
• Immigration: 1867, , Canada
• Immigration: 1867, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Name: John Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79308
• Occupation: 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; watchmaker
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clock maker
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

King Street, Kitchener

Eby to Cedar Street

On the corner a one and one-half story frame building, lengthwise with King Street, occupied by Adam Jaeckel as a bakery. Jaeckel had a high reputation as a baker and guarded the secret of his process. The story is that he had his bake-oven in the basement of the building, where in the evening he would set dough for about forty loaves of bread. He would then put the cover on the baking trough and sleep on it. When the dough would rise sufficiently, about three or four o'clock in the morning, it would wake him. He would then proceed with his baking and later go fishing, of which he was very fond. Later on this building, painted drab, was used by Town Constable Joachim.

A garden.

A one and one-half story building lengthwise with King Street occupied by John Heller in 1843 as a jewelry and watchmaking shop.

Residence occupied by Philip Moogk, as cabinetmaker and carpenter.

A two story frame building with gable facing King Street, occupied by Gottlieb Ratliman, a tailor. The same building was used 1850-55 as a tavern by a Mr. Jahn, Bandmaster Kayser occupied one end of the building after 1864. Kayser also had a saloon and beer garden, the latter a place of general entertainment during the summer months, with concerts, dances, etc.

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

____________________________

Among the citizens who arrived in the village in the forties and fifties were: Johann Heller, watchmaker..

History of Kitchener pg 89

Occupation:
A one and one-half story building lengthwise with King Street occupied by John Heller in 1843 as a jewelry and watchmaking shop.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Remenences of Yost Stroh

Johann — Margaretha Krug. Margaretha was born 3 Mar 1797, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 22 Mar 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Margaretha Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79309
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Name: Jacob Schwenn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90589
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 13 Apr 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brickmaker
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman

Johann — Catherine Korber. Catherine was born 18 Aug 1813, , Germany; died 1 Jul 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Keeber
• Name: Catherine Schwenn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90590
• Immigration: 13 Apr 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran