Cunigunda Diebel

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• Name: Cunigunda Stuempfle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146094

Cunigunda — Jacob Stuempfle. Jacob was born 25 Oct 1825, , Germany; died 20 Feb 1900, Lamlash, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26526

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Melancholy and fatal accident.

Three children killed.

We are indebted to the Guelph Advertiser for the following account of the melancholy accident which took place near the Breslau station, about four miles from Berlin, on Saturday afternoon last "From the particulars we have been able to obtain it appears that three children, two of them, a boy and a girl, aged about three and four years, belonging to Mr. Jacob Steumpfle, farmer, were driving to the mill at Breslau, in company with a lad named John Heibel, about twelve years old, and that while crossing the track at the above station they were ran into by the No. 1 Express East, and melancholy to say, they all received injuries which resulted in death. The Express trains do not stop at the Breslau station, and the crossing, which is but a few yards distant, is so shielded by buildings on the one side and a hill on the other, that it is at all times considered dangerous to pass without being made aware of safety. In the present instance, parties in the vicinity saw the train approaching, and shouted to the boy in the wagon to stop. The unfortunate lad heard the warning, and appeared as if he was about to leave out and take the horse by the head, but before he could do so, the animal backed a step, then plunged forward, and while crossing the track the locomotive came crashing upon them. The horse was instantly killed, and the wagon shivered into fragments. The youngest child was thrown against the fore part of the engine with terrific force, the head and face fearfully mangled; of course death was instantaneous. A little girl - a handsome interesting child - was tossed upon the steam chest of the locomotive, and but for the prompt assistance of the driver, who leapt out and lifted her off, would have been there and then have been literally scalded to death. During the short time she was on the chest she was terribly burned, the skin upon her arms and the legs peeling off in large flakes, besides which she received injuries on the head which rendered her insensible. The eldest boy was so badly hurt on the side of his head that the brain protruded through a fracture in the skull. No medical aid being close at hand but the dead and dying were placed on board the train and brought to Guelph - Dr. Herod was promptly in attendance, but on examination pronounced those yet alive beyond the reach of all human skill. The boy died shortly before 9 the same evening remaining unconscious up to the time of his death: the girl's sufferings were prolonged till Sunday evening about 5 o'clock, when she, too, was released from her agonies. On Monday an inquest was held on the bodies. The evidence as to the culpability of the company was extremely contradictory. The speed at which the train was going was variously stated by the witnesses at from twelve to thirty miles per hour, and the distance from the scene of the catastrophe at which it stopped was estimated from about 140 yards to a quarter of a mile. The jury then returned the following

Verdict:

"Accidental death. And that we find no blame attached to the employees of the company. The jury are, however, of opinion that the crossing near Breslau station is exceedingly dangerous, and that the immediate Arrangements should be made by the Grand Trunk Company for future protection to life and property."

Berlin Daily Telegraph 19 July 1861 page 3 column 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26528

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Melancholy and fatal accident.

Three children killed.

We are indebted to the Guelph Advertiser for the following account of the melancholy accident which took place near the Breslau station, about four miles from Berlin, on Saturday afternoon last "From the particulars we have been able to obtain it appears that three children, two of them, a boy and a girl, aged about three and four years, belonging to Mr. Jacob Steumpfle, farmer, were driving to the mill at Breslau, in company with a lad named John Heibel, about twelve years old, and that while crossing the track at the above station they were ran into by the No. 1 Express East, and melancholy to say, they all received injuries which resulted in death. The Express trains do not stop at the Breslau station, and the crossing, which is but a few yards distant, is so shielded by buildings on the one side and a hill on the other, that it is at all times considered dangerous to pass without being made aware of safety. In the present instance, parties in the vicinity saw the train approaching, and shouted to the boy in the wagon to stop. The unfortunate lad heard the warning, and appeared as if he was about to leave out and take the horse by the head, but before he could do so, the animal backed a step, then plunged forward, and while crossing the track the locomotive came crashing upon them. The horse was instantly killed, and the wagon shivered into fragments. The youngest child was thrown against the fore part of the engine with terrific force, the head and face fearfully mangled; of course death was instantaneous. A little girl - a handsome interesting child - was tossed upon the steam chest of the locomotive, and but for the prompt assistance of the driver, who leapt out and lifted her off, would have been there and then have been literally scalded to death. During the short time she was on the chest she was terribly burned, the skin upon her arms and the legs peeling off in large flakes, besides which she received injuries on the head which rendered her insensible. The eldest boy was so badly hurt on the side of his head that the brain protruded through a fracture in the skull. No medical aid being close at hand but the dead and dying were placed on board the train and brought to Guelph - Dr. Herod was promptly in attendance, but on examination pronounced those yet alive beyond the reach of all human skill. The boy died shortly before 9 the same evening remaining unconscious up to the time of his death: the girl's sufferings were prolonged till Sunday evening about 5 o'clock, when she, too, was released from her agonies. On Monday an inquest was held on the bodies. The evidence as to the culpability of the company was extremely contradictory. The speed at which the train was going was variously stated by the witnesses at from twelve to thirty miles per hour, and the distance from the scene of the catastrophe at which it stopped was estimated from about 140 yards to a quarter of a mile. The jury then returned the following

Verdict:

"Accidental death. And that we find no blame attached to the employees of the company. The jury are, however, of opinion that the crossing near Breslau station is exceedingly dangerous, and that the immediate Arrangements should be made by the Grand Trunk Company for future protection to life and property."

Berlin Daily Telegraph 19 July 1861 page 3 column 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146095

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Ludwig — Elizabeth Schlorff. Elizabeth was born 22 Feb 1870, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1936, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216321

David — Ida J. J. Harnack. Ida was born 1897; died 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie Machesney
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217159

Marie — William Neil "Bill" Machesney. William was born 15 Sep 1905, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143755
• Misfortune: 1947; killed in auto accident

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KITCHENER MAN. FRED STUMPFLE, KILLED BY AUTO

KITCHENER, 6 Feb. (CP)-Frederick W. Stumpfle, 40, of Kitchener was instantly killed last night in an automobile accident on the Kitchen-er-Guelph highway about 1/2 miles east of Breslau. Police said Stumpfle was alone in his car and they believe it collided with a truck. He was born on April 2, 1906 and lived the greater part of his life in Kitchener. He was a salesman for the National Auto Auto Parts Co., in Guelph. In 1930 the late Mr. Stumpfle was married to Eleanor Crigger who survives to mourn his passing besides two daughters Yvonne and Caroline. Two brothers David of Waterloo, Herman of Elmwood and three sisters (Annie) Mrs. John Subject; (Emma) Mrs. Arthur Leiffo, both of Elmwood and (Marie) Mrs. William Machesney of Kitchener also survive. The late Mrs. Stumpfle was a member of St.. Peter's Lutheran Church in Kitchener.

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MEETS DEATH IN ROAD CRASH

Fred W. Stuempfle Was Husband of Miss Eleanor Crigger of Chesley

Chesley and Elmwood friends learned with much regret of the untimely and unfortunate passing of Fred W. Steumpfle of Kitchener, who met his death last Thursday in said an automobile accident on the Kitchener-Guelph highway, about 12 miles east of Breslau. Police who investigated the accident Steumpfle was alone in his car and ther believe it collided with a truck. Death was instantaneous, The late Mr. Steumpfle was born on April 2, 1906, at Elmwood. As a young man, he was. associated with his brother in the garage business at Elmwood, and later was a car salesman for a Hanover firm for some years. He has been in Kitchener for quite a few years, and was a salesman for National Auto Parts of Guelph.

He was married in 1930 to Miss Eleanor Origger, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crigger of Chesley, and they have two daughters, Yvonne and Caroline. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters, namely, David of Waterloo, Herman of Elmwood, Annie (Mrs. John Subject), Emma Mrs. Arthur Leifso, both of Elmwood, and Marie (Mrs. William Machesney) of Kitchener. The remains rested at a Kitchener funeral home until Monday afternoon, when a memorial service was held in St. Peter's Lutheran church, Kitchener, at 2.30 p.m., with interment in St. Peter's cemetery.

Frederick — Eleanor Melinda Krueger. Eleanor was born 12 Aug 1909, Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Evonne Caroline Hasenpflug
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143758

Evonne — Richard Hasenpflug. Richard was born 28 Apr 1932; died 7 Jul 1970; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207775