Mayor Augustus "August" Werner^[1]

1855 - 1937  (81 years)

• Name	Augustus "August" Werner
  Prefix	Mayor
  Born	4 Nov 1855	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Christened	25 Dec 1855	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Elected Office	Mayor of Elmira
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262309826
  Organization	Elmira Public Library, Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario
  	On January 24, 1888, a meeting was held to organize a Mechanics' Institute in Elmira. Membership cost $1 a year. The first board members were: David Bean, George Klinck, A. Werner, John Ratz, A. H. Erb, A. Blatz, Wm. Behrens, Sol Laschinger, Dr. Ullyot, and M. Weber. The librarian/caretaker, C. K. Jansen was paid $30 a year.
  Name	August Werner
  Residence	1876	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Occupation	1881	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Druggist
  Occupation	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Druggist
  Residence	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Presbyterian
  Occupation	1901	Werner's Drug Store, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Drugist
  Residence	1903	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  		Werner residence 1903 Elmira From: Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.
  Occupation	1911	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Druggist
  Residence	1911	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Presbyterian
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-79862
  Died	4 Jun 1937	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Cause: Cause: Arteriosclerosis - Hypostatic Pneumonia
  Buried	7 Jun 1937	Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I79862	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

  Father	Justus Werner,   b. CALC 15 May 1817, Kerstlingerode, , Niedersachsen, Germany ,   d. 24 Dec 1882, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 65 years)
  Mother	Sophia Wilhelmine Rau,   b. 28 Sep 1810, Schweineberg, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany ,   d. 25 Oct 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Married	29 Sep 1844	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Family ID	F11085	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Caldwell,   b. 4 Mar 1851, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland ,   d. 26 Sep 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 79 years)
  Married	23 May 1876	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 10]
  Children	1. Alberta Augusta Werner,   b. 3 Dec 1878, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Sheldon William Werner,   b. 15 Oct 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Dec 1918, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States  (Age 38 years)
  Last Modified	29 Jan 2025
  Family ID	F24979	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  August Werner 1903

  
  

• Notes

  Mr. A. Werner is intimately connected with the history of Elmira, for he has always expressed his confidence in its future by his persevering work in assisting in the promotion of everything which tended to the material and intellectual growth of the place. He frequently held the position of Secretary in public matters and is at present Secretary of the Elmira Board of Trade, also of the Elmira Real Estate Company (Limited). He has been actively engaged in the Drug business for many years. In his store, the central office of the Bell Telephone Company and the C. P. R. ticket agency are located. Mr. Werner is member of the Berlin High School Trustee Board. This school is making rapid progress amongst the educational institutions of Ontario. He took an active part in the agitation which resulted in the erection of an addition to the school costing $20,000, wherein manual training and domestic science will be taught. Mr. Werner was appointed a Notary Public in the year 1895. Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903. ______________ A. WERNER, DRUGGIST. Intimately connected with the growth of Elmira is the subject of this sketch who has a resident thereof over 28 years. He has always taken a deep interest in whatever would add to its prosperity and has secured valuable information of its history which he freely imparted and offered such material in his possession to assist in preparing it. During the many years in which he has been before the public he has carefully studied the interests of his patrons and maintained it throughout, being particularly careful and painstaking in whatever he undertakes to do. Being conversant with the German language many of the residents of this part of the township requiring assistance otherwise than in his profession frequently call upon him for his services and to better facilitate the work called upon to do. He was appointed Commissioner for taking Affidavits in 1889, and Notary Public for Ontario in 1895 Particular articles have been placed on sale by him and by their own merits a steady sale has been established among others, a Lanoline Cream for all skin troubles: a Cattle Tonic powder, specially adapted for cattle that are being stall fed; an Asthma remedy; a German Balsam which is employed as a household remedy, and a cough balsam. A large and well selected stock of wall paper is carried in connection with the store. An optical department and the issuing of Dominion Express Company's Money Orders are likewise in connection therewith. Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3 _______________ Prominent Elmira Citizen Passes in His 81st Year August Werner Was a Druggist, Former Mayor, and Leading Ontario Educationalist. ELMIRA-His mind alert and interest in current events maintained almost to the last, Elmira's oldest and moet public spirited citizen, Augustus Werner, died at his home here Friday evening. Mr. Werner was 81 years of age. he was a leader in educational and civic work. Until some years ago he operated a drug store. The deceased was born in Kitchener, and came to Elmira in 1869. As an apprentice he entered the drug store then operated by J. H. Savage. Later, when the business was purchased by two doctors, Dr. Walmsley and Dr. Lutz, Mr. Werner took over the management. After Dr. Lutz had sold his interest in the business. Mr. Werner managed the store for Dr. Walmsley for another five years, subesquently becoming a partner. Shortly after this partnership was formed Mr. Werner opened a business of his own. He was a member of the Elmira school board for a long term of years holding the position of secretary. During his term in office the present public school was erected. He was appointed representative for Woolwich township on the North Waterloo high school board, now the K.-W. Collegiate. He was a member of this board for 17 years and responsible for the introduction of manual training at the collegiate. Appointed a delegate to the Ontario Trustee's Convention at Toronto, Mr. Werner was elected secretary-treasurer of the association, which office he held for 16 years. Later he was elected president and when his term of office expired he was made honorary president. Durng his early business life in Elmira he became interested in civic affairs. For 16 years he was treasurer of the village. He held the office of mayor for seven years, being elected by acclamation six times. He was also a member of the Board of Trade. It was through the work of the deceased and E. W. B. Snider, that the telephone company extended their lines to Elmira. Mr. Werner was manager of the local branch for 33 years. He was a Liberal in politics and a staunch member of the Presbyterian church. He was superintendent of the Sunday school for over 40 years. Surviving are one daughter, Alberta, Mrs. R. H. MacMicking, Edmonton, Ala., one granddaughter, Jean Werner, Toronto, one daughter- in-law, Mrs. S. W. Werner, Montreal. One son Sheldon and the late Mrs. Werner predeceased him. The funeral was held from his late residence, Monday to the Elmira Union Cemetery, for interment. Rev. A. M. Hamilton, of Guelph and Rev. Dr. McGillivray of Toronto officiated. A memorial service will be held in the Elmira Presbyterian church on Sunday, June 13. Waterloo Chronicle 8 Jun 1937, p. 8 ___________ Augustus Werner Laid to Rest Elmira Druggist Was Prominent in Education and Civic Affairs; Dies at Age of 81 Years Augustus Werner, prominent Elmira druggist and educator, was laid to rest on Monday afternoon in the Elmira cemetery. Rev. J. Fleming of Waterloo and Rev. A. M. Hamilton of Guelph officiated in the brief but impressive service held from his late Mill street residence. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday, June 13. Monday's funeral service, at which Mrs. A. Ziegler sang a solo, was attended by representatives of Grand River Lodge of Kitchener, members of Glenrose Lodge, Elmira, and several other members of district Masonic lodges. Mr. Werner had been a member of Grand River Lodge for many years, and burial took place with Masonic honors. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. G. Winn, Andrew Ziegler, George Klinck, Henry Weichel, Alvin Dreisinger, William Rahn, John Klinck and George Mulholland. Honorary pall-bearers were Mr. D. W. Houston of Kitchener, Mr. L. McBrine of Kitchener, Rev. Dr. McGillivary of Guelph, Mr. J. G. Elliott of Arnprior, Mr. Watts of Hamilton and Mr. R. L. Uffelman of Waterloo. Mr. Werner was one of the oldest and most public spirited men in Elmira. He came to Elmira 68 years ago from Kitchener, where he was born and devoted the greater part of his life to the promotion of educationand civic affairs here. He died at his late home on Friday evening at the age of 81 years, after spending the latter part of his life in retirement. He entered life in Elmira as an apprentice in the drug store then operated by Dr. J. H. Savage. Later he took over the management of the store for Dr. Walmsley and Dr. Lutz, and after the latter doctor sold his interest in the concern. Mr. Werner managed the business for Dr. Walmsley for another five years, subsequently becoming a partner. Shortly after this partnership was formed, Mr. Werner opened a business of his own. The late Mr. Werner played an important role in the advancement of education in Elmira. He was elected a member of the school board during his early days in Elmira. He was secretary of the board for many years. The present public school building was erected during Mr. Werner's term of office. He was also appointed representative for Woolwich township on the North Waterloo high school board, now the K.-W. Collegiate, serving as a member of this board for 17 years. He was the advocator responsible for the introduction of ananual training at the collegiate. When attending the Ontario Trustees convention at Toronto as a delegate, Mr. Werner was elected secretary-treasurer of the association. He held this office for sixteen years. He was later elected president and when his term of office expired he was made honorary president. Considerable interest in civic affairs was held by Mr. Werner. When Elmira was still a village he serve as treasurer for a sixteen-year period. He held the office of mayor for seven years, being reelected by acclamation six times. He was also a member of the Board of Trade and served on the board of directors of the Elmira Library since its inception until his death. Further public service was rendered by the late Mr. Werner through his work in cooperation with Mr. E. W. B. Snider to have the telephone company extend their lines to Elmira. Mr. Werner then served a 33 year term as manager of the Elmira telephone branch. In politics, Mr. Werner was a Liberal supporter. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and was superintendent of the Sunday school for over forty years. The late Mrs. Werner and one son, Sheldon, predeceased him. He is surived by one daughter, Mrs. R. H. MacMicking, Edmonton, Alta., one granddaughter, Jean Werner, of Montreal, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. S. W. Werner of Montreal. Mrs. MacMicking had been attending her father during his lengthy illness.

  
  

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  [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 25 May 1876. 23 May 1876 By Pastor A. Ernst in Elmira, August Werner was married to Mary Collins, both of Elmira. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library. August Werner s/o Justus & Sophia Rau of Berlin, b. 4 Nov 1855, bapt. 25 Dec 1855, sponsors: Henry Rau of Berlin and Elisabeth Mertz [S229] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1871, Div 13, Page 27. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 17. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 4. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 49 Pg. 6. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 37. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name:Augustus Werner Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1856 Birth Place:Kitchener, Ontario Age at Death:81 Death Date:4 Jun 1937 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father:Gustus Werner Mother:Sophia Raw [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huether, Minister of The Gospel of The Evangelical Lutheran Church At Preston report 39. Gustus Werner, to Sophia Rau, both of Waterloo. 29 Sept. 1844. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name:Mary Caldwell Age:24 Birth Date:abt 1852 Birth Place:Scotland Marriage Date:23 May 1876 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:William Caldwell Mother:Margaret Caldwell Spouse:August Werner Spouse's Age:21 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1855 Spouse Birth Place:Canada Spouse Father:Justus Werner Spouse Mother:Sophia Werner

  
  

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  Born - 4 Nov 1855 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Christened - 25 Dec 1855 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Organization - - Elmira Public Library, Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario Residence - 1876 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 23 May 1876 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Druggist - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Druggist - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Drugist - 1901 - Werner's Drug Store, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1903 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Druggist - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: Arteriosclerosis - Hypostatic Pneumonia - 4 Jun 1937 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 7 Jun 1937 - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth