Herman Becker

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86018P
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Baptist
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant

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D. & H. BECKER.

Perhaps the modesty of the proprietors of the store of D. & H. Becker has deterred them from characterizing their mercantile establishment by the name "Department Store. "If so, that can be the only reason why it has not been so named. It is so exaggeration to say that the casual visitor to New Hamburg cannot fail to be impressed with the size and scope of this store. The whole premises has a frontage of 100 feet and a depth of 150 feet. It is 2 stories in height and when it is remembered that the whole of this building is occupied, some idea is conveyed of the immense and varied stock carried and of the large turnover that must necessarily be made. On the ground floor there arc three sections. The first is devoted to dry goods, groceries, crockery and boots and shoes; the second to hardware, stoves and tin-ware; and the third to furniture and undertaking. The second floor is given up to house furnishings and millinery. This description is sufficient to bear out the statement made at the beginning viz.- that this is in reality a department store. The business was founded in 1877 by Mr. Jacob Becker, father of the brothers who are now at the helm. He conducted it successfully for eight years when Mr. Daniel Becker of the present firm took it over and for another nine years pushed it rapidly along, constantly expanding. Mr. Herman Becker was then taken into the firm and the brothers have conducted it jointly ever since. When the father relinquished business 23 years ago, the store was 26 x 40 feet with a warehouse of equal size. The elder brother would appear to have been the vital, unceasing force, ever propelling the enterprise forward to bigger things even before the father handed over the reins. But at every step his judgment proved sound and the best evidence today of his foresight is the splendid store above described. The rearing of a business structure like this has not always been unattended by formidable difficulties but one by one these have been met and mastered. Trade is drawn from an extensive surrounding territory. Farm produce is taken in ex-change in all parts of the store. Tin-smithing and plumbing constitute another branch of the business and in the busy season twenty people are on the firm's pay roll. The very fact that D. & H. Becker have a business of this magnitude makes it unnecessary to say that their business methods have always been above suspicion in every particular. The business is foundcd upon a rock. Mr. D. Becker is connected with a number of industrial concerns in the town. He has also been in public life, having served his municipality accept-ably at the Council Board for 5 years.

Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

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D. & H. BECKER

Among Waterloo County's industrious and enterprising and successful business men the gentlemen above mentioned are entitled to a prominent position in the general mercantile fraternity. The business they now control, as to extent and variety of stock is fully equal to that of any other general mercantile establishment in Waterloo or adjoining counties. The business has been in operation for about twenty years. It was for a number of years carried out by Mr. Jacob Becker, father of the present members of the firm, and as it does now, always had an extensive patronage. The Becker brothers were born in Wilmot township and from an early age have been closely identified with the business interests of this section. The building in which they carry on their extensive business is a commodious affair, being two stories high and 66x85 feet in dimensions, in addition to which is a large warehouse constantly filled to its utmost capacity with staple merchandise. That they have in extensive trade, both in the village and among the farmers of the surrounding country is plainly evident when we take into consideration the fact that thirteen persons are busily engaged daily beneath their roof. In the dry goods department the stock is large and varied, the shelves being packed to their fullest capacity with all the beat and latest patterns in fabrics. They also keep a large stock of ready-made clothing, from which stylish and well made suits for both men and boys can be selected. In connection with this department they e have a first-class fashionable tailor employed and are therefore prepared to turn out the latest style suits on short notice as cheap as they can be had anywhere. They also have a millinery emporium in charge of an experienced milliner where their lady patrons can find the latest styles in hats and bonnets that Dame Fashion can produce. In the grocery department will always be found an unlimited supply of fresh, staple and fancy groceries. In this line they have an immense trade in the course of a year. They run a delivery waggon and goods are delivered to the home of the purchasers if desired. In a spacious room adjoining are the tinware, hardware and stove departments. Herein almost every article of tinware required in the household can be had bran new or repaired, a practical tin-smith being employed the year round. They have also a fine line of the leading stoves. There is shelf and heavy hardware of every description that is in general use. They also deal in bicycles and keep for sale the best wheels manufactured.

New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

Herman married Anna Carolina "Carrie" "Caroline" Bauer 13 Oct 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Gottfried Bauer and Louisa Hauseman) was born 7 Aug 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 31 Dec 1876, New Hamburg German Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died 30 Nov 1945; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Pearl Esther Becker was born 15 Jul 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1939; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Harold J. Becker was born CALC 8 Aug 1906; died 8 Apr 1909; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85933P
• Birth: 8 Aug 1833, , Germany
• Immigration: 1851, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Miller
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Keeper
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Baptist
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Retired: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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It is our sad duty to report the death of an aged and highly esteemed resident of our town, Mr. Jacob Becker. Mr. Becker was 73 years of age and was one of the pioneers of Waterloo county, having come many years ago from Pennsylvania. He was a resident of New Hamburg for the last twenty years, and took a very active part in the building up of our town. The funeral took place on Monday, and was largely attended by many friends and relatives of the deceased.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 22, 1906


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Jacob — Catharine Weber. Catharine was born 1 Mar 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1910; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149722P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. C. Baptist
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Baptist
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran