Emma Alteman

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• Name: Emma Merner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86198
• Residence: 1871, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1890, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
• Recipes: 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Egg and Tomato Jelly
• Recipes: 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fried Cake
• Recipes: 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pickles without cooking
• Recipes: 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stuffed Eggs
• Recipes: 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waffles
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Assoiation

Notes:

Death of Mrs. Ed. Merner

The death occurred at her home here on Friday evening, May 12th, of Mrs. Edward Merner, in her 66th year. She had been confined to bed for the past three weeks suffering with an affection of the heart, which caused her demise. The deceased whose maiden name was Emma Alteman was born in Stratford. Since her marriage to Mr. Merner she resided for some years in Brandon, Manitoba, and in 1898 came to New Hamburg with her husband when Mr. Merner established the felt boot factory, one of New Hamburg's flourishing industries, and known as the Hamburg Felt Boot Co. Ltd. of which he is head. The late Mrs. Merner was of a friendly and cheerful disposition and leaves behind a large circle of friends who deeply regret her passing. She leaves her sorrowing husband and one brother, Mr. John Alteman, of Bradwardine, Man. She was predeceased by two sisters and one brother. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with services at the home of Rev. Mr. Pletch, pastor of the local Evangelical Church, where the family worshipped. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends were in attendance and many beautiful floral tributes were sent by sympathizing relatives and friends.

New Hamburg Independent May 19 1933 pg 5


Recipes:
PICKLES WITHOUT COOKING

Mrs. Ed. Merner, New Hamburg

1 cupful sugar, 1 cupful of salt, 1 good-sized root of horseradish, 1 tablespoonful of white mustard seed, 1 gallon of vinegar, mixed spice to taste, boil the above ingredients, then allow the prepared vinegar to become cold before putting in the cucumbers. Use the smallest pickles as the largest ones do not always become thoroughly pickled, but the small ones, this way of preparing them is excellent, crisp plump and tender when once put up by this easy method, you will never again resort to the old ways of making cucumber pickles.

Recipes:
STUFFED EGGS

Mrs. Ed. Merner, New Hamburg.

Boil several eggs, as many as required, until hard, cut in haves, mash the yolks, add pepper and sale, 1/2 the amount of chopped boiled ham as yolk of egg, a little mustart, season to taste, mix well and pack in the half of eggs.

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FRIED CAKES

Mrs. Ed. Merner

2 eggs beaten well, 3/4 cup of white sugar, 2 even tablespoons of butter, 1 cup sweet milk, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon soda, flour to stiffen. Roll out, more moist than dry. Cut into squares or circles, and fry in hot lard.

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WAFFLES

Mrs. Ed. Merner, N. Hamburg.

1 pint flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milks. Mix all dry ingredients together and sieve them. Work in the butter with the tips of fingers, separate the yolks from whites of eggs, add milk to the yolks. Then add the mixture to the dry ingredients, add the whites of eggs lastly. Have the waffle iron hot, and thoughly greased. Turn lower part of waffle, iron cover and bake on the other side. When brown serve hot with butter, or syrup.

Recipes:
EGG AND TOMATO JELLY

Cook 1 pint of tomatoes, a bay leaf, a slice of onion and a stalk of celery for 15 minutes, add 1/4 of a package of gelatine, strain, chill 4 cups, press 1/2 hard boiled egg, dipped in liquid gelatine against the soft side of each cup, when set full with jelly. Serve with a mayonnaise dressing on lettuce leaves.

Emma married Edward Merner 23 Sep 1890, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Edward (son of Christian Merner and Elisabeth Young) was born 18 Aug 1860, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Herbert Merner was born 2 Jun 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Private Albert Edward Merner was born 20 Jun 1897, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1917; was buried , Barlin Communal Cemetery, Barlin, Pas de Calais, France.
3. Emma M. Merner was born 27 May 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34824
• Residence: 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1864, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Occupation: 1871, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; tailor
• Residence: 1871, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

Peter married Catharine Lisemar 23 Sep 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine was born 1827, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Alteman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34825
• Residence: 1853, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.