George Wettlaufer

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• Business: Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; general store
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181455

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George Wettlaufer Dead

Palermo, Nov. 16 - (Special) - George Wettlaufer, a resident of this . district for 30 years, died at his home in his 82nd year, after over a year's illness, during which period he was practically helpless. Born at New Hamburg, Perth County, Mr. Wettlaufer kept a general store at Hawkesville, Waterloo County, for a number of years before coming to Palermo, where he settled on a farm on the 2nd Concession and retired to the village five years ago. His wife predeceased him in March of 1915. Surviving are three sons and four daughters, Blake of Toronto. James of Brantford, Eckhardt of Palermo, Mrs. J. J. Wilson of Regina, Sask., Mrs. A E. Waterbury of New York City, Mrs. R. Christener and is Mrs. B. Hill, both widows, who resided with their father,

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George Wettlaufer.

This gentleman has had large business experience, but he is a new beginner in Hawksville and will have his share of the public patronage. He comes from German ancestry, his father being a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. George was born on his father's farm near Philipsburg in 1850 and is therefore in the 48th year of his age. He worked on a farm until he purchased the flouring mills at Wellesley village. This industry he operated for eight years and had encouraging success. But the annoyances connected with the running of a grist mill were not conducive to his nature. The average miller is often the victim of distrust by patrons who imagine they are being taken advantage of in toll, though the miller may endeavor to be conscientiously honest in all his dealings. On this account Mr. Wettlaufer has adopted the general mercantile business. He considers it far more congenial, as when a customer comes in he has an opportunity to see what he is getting, goes out satisfied, having reliance upon his own judgment. Mr. Wettlaufer came to Hawksville on January 22nd last, as the successor of Daniel Weber. The store is one of the oldest in the village and has done an immense business in its day. In latter years its trade was somewhat on the decline, but since its new occupant has taken charge there has been a decided increase in its patronage, owing, no doubt, to the fact that the former prices have been cut down considerably and a heavy stock of first class general merchandise kept constantly on hand. Everything that the average household needs in this line will be found there and at the lowest margin on cost. Attentive and obliging clerks are employed. Mr. W. P. Rennie, an experienced and clever salesman, has charge of the establishment.

Mr. Wettlaufer formerly owned a large farm near Shakespeare, but this he recently sold in order to give his exclusive attention to mercantile pursuits. He was married in 1875 to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. John Rennie, a prominent farmer of North Easthope. They have a fine family consisting of seven children, three boys and four daughters, all single and living at home. They live in cozy residence adjoining the store. One special feature connected with this home is its magnificent lawn. It is certainly at complete manifestation of admirable taste and refinement in the home of a country village. He that loves a congenial home can look upon it with envious eye. It is a miniature wilderness of ornamental shrubbery, plants and vines, and fruit trees. Great care is exercised in keeping it scrupulously neat and clean. In connection with the lawn is a very fine vegetable garden. Nine times out of ten in a home thus beautified you will find a peaceful and happy family circle. Mr. Wettlaufer has made a decided improvement in his store by adapting the acetylene gas light, which renders the interior almost as brilliant as the noonday sun The telegraph office is also located here. Miss Ada Wettlaufer is the operator Mr. and Mrs. Wettlaufer are adherents of the Presbyterian church and their family is among those most highly esteemed in the community and they will undoubtedly be encourage to make Hawksville their place of permanent residence.

Waterloo County Chronicle 23 Jun 1898, p. 8

George — Elizabeth Rennie. Elizabeth (daughter of John Blake Rennie and Caroline Keachie) was born Jun 1851, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1915, Palermo, Halton, Co., Ontario; was buried , Palermo Cemetery, Oakville, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosetta Caroline Christner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181454

Rosetta — Elton Christner. Elton (son of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz) was born 11 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1919, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273586
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Ada Hill Died In Hospital

OAKVILLE A well-known resident of the Palermo area for many years, Mrs. Ada Hill died Zaturday in Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Mrs Hill who was Palermo compondent for the Journal until several years ago, had been a resident of Halton Centennial Manor for the past three years. Born in Waterloo county, she lived for some years with her parents on farm north of Palermo before moving into the village. Her husband Boyce Hill died about [] years ago.

Mrs. Hill was an amplished pianst, and used to play at dances and social gatherings in the Palermo district. She was also keen euchre player, and won greart number of prians? She survived by a sister, Mrs Charlotte Waterbury of New York, and by three nephews, Deinde?, Harold and Ronald Wettlaufer, A sister, Mrs. Etta Chrisner, died three years ago. The funeral will be at 2 pm. Tuesday from the funeral chapel of BS Rusell and Sen to Palermo United Church Cemetery. Rev. John D. Staplen of Palermo United Church will officiate

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273587
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273549
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273588

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108719346
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273590
• Residence: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Interesting: invented Crokinole
• Invention: invented Crokinole
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273598

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Eckert Wettlaufer: Rev. Arthur Page, minister of Palermo United Church, assisted by Rev. W.T. Delve of Jordan, a former minister and a friend of the deceased, officiated on Saturday at the funeral of Eckert Wettlaufer, long-time Palermo resident, who died at his farm home last Thursday morning. Service was held at the funeral chapel of S.S. Russell and Son, and interment was in Palermo United Church Cemetery.

Born at Wellesley, Ont., in November 30, 1894, the late Mr. Wettlaufer moved to Palermo with his family sixty years ago. He attended Palermo public school and for many years took an active part in community affairs.

He was a member of Palermo United Church, and sang in the choir until a year ago. For five years he was church treasurer.

Mr. Wettlaufer is survived by his wife, the former Ethel Giles of Merton; three sons, George, Harold and Ronald, all of Palermo; two grandchildren, Jerry and Kenneth; a brother, James, of Brantford; and four sisters, Mrs. Ina Wilson, Regina; Mrs. Charlotte Waterbury, New York; and Mrs. Etta Christner and Mrs. Ada Hill, both of Palermo.

Mr. and Mrs. William Giles, Merton, Ont., annouce the engagement of their daughter, Ethel Irene, to Eckhardt Wettlaufer, youngest son of George and the late Mrs Wettlaufer, of Palermo, the marriage to take place the middle of September. SOURCE: Wettlaufer, Eckhardt (Engagement notice) appeared in Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 11 Sep 1924, p. 3, column 4, Milton Public Library.

He is credited for inventing Canada's Crokinole (pronounced 'croke-in-ohl') board game. A round wooden game board with small round wooden discs. Believed to have been invented in Tavistock,Ontario,in 1876 by Eckhardt Wettlaufer,he created the game for his son's fifth birthday. The game is played by flicking the round discs from the outside of the board into the higher scoring rings in the middle of the board.

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WETTLAUFER, Eckert (Eck) - At his home, Palermo, Ont., on Thursday, Jan. 19, 1956, Eckert (Eck) Wettlaufer, beloved husband of Ethel Giles, dear father of George, Harold and Ronald and brother of Rosetta (Mrs. Elton Christner) and Ada (Mrs. Boyce Hill), both of Palermo; Ena (Mrs. John Wilson), Regina; Charlotte (Mrs. Arthur Waterbury), New York city, and James of Brantford. Resting at the funeral home, of S. S. Russell and Son, Dunn St. (at 3. the lake), Oakville. Service on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Palermo United church cemetery.

Interesting:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crokinole

Invention:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crokinole