Louis Straus

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• Name: Lewis Straus
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227168
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1889, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Biscuit Factory Operator

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Dreadful Accident Hugo Knell falls down an elevator shaft

On Tuesday morning, a terrible accident took place here in Doerr's Biscuit and Sweets Factory, in which Hugo, the 22-year old son of Mr. Frederick Knell, fell in the elevator from the top floor down into the basement, thereby completely shattering his skull.

The elevator was stuck fast up above and the deceased had investigated what the problem was, with Louis Strauss. The elevator cable was not firmly wound up, so that the elevator, in the event that the former should come loose, would fall about a distance of six feet. Strauss regarded the job, therefore, as dangerous, and said that it would be advisable to not touch anything on the elevator and went back down to the first floor with Hugo.

Having arrived below, the latter turned around and went up again, and less than five minutes later, the elevator, which had a leeway of six feet because of the loose cable, fell and in falling, tore away from the rope, and plunged into the cellar with a loud crash. Strauss rushed over and found Hugo, with a shattered skull, lying in the elevator, blood pouring out of his mouth and nose. He was immediately transported over to his father's residence, immediately across from the factory and four physicians were summoned. The injuries were so severe, however, that nothing could be done. The victim remained in an unconscious state until three o'clock in the afternoon, when he passed away. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

General sympathy is conveyed to the family members of the deceased, at this difficult blow of fate, especially as it came so unexpectedly.

The deceased was the darling of his parents and was generally loved and respected for his upright, kind nature.

Berliner Journal November 9, 1899 Page 4 - Column 3 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

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MR. LOUIS STRAUS DIES AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS

Louis Straus died in Sanborn last. Tuesday at 1:45 p.. m., after a long illness. The funeral took place on Thursday morning from his late residence in Sanborn. A Requiem Mass A was celebrated at 10:30 and the absolution of the body was given by Father Kleation, who also preached a sermon in German and English. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery, where the final blessing at the grave was given by Fathers Kleidon and O'Donoghue. Miss Elizabeth Malm presided at the organ and the Sacred Heart choir rendered the vocal music during the services in the church. The church was thronged with friends of the deceased.

The pallbearers were six in number: Fred Schwehr, Joe Schneider, Jos. Lobsinger, Math Kronebusch, Martin Ukestad, and Simon Flach.

Mr. Straus was born in Schmidtville, Waterloo county, Ontario. He came to Sanborn fourteen years ago and engaged in farming until three years ago, when on account of ill health he moved into the village.

Deceased was fifty-six years and five days old at the time of his death.

In addition to his widow and his daughter, Mrs. George S. Sauer, the deceased is survived by five sons: Albert, Alfred, Emil, Carl, and Frank.
The Enterprise unites with the many friends of the Straus family in expressing its sincere sympathy with the bereaved.

THE SANBORN ENTERPRISE Thursday 9 March 1922 p1

Louis married Helena Agnes "Hannah" Diemert 19 Dec 1889, Deemerton, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. Helena (daughter of Joseph Francis "Franz" "Frank" Diemert and Catherine Schwartz) was born 24 Feb 1870, Deemerton, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died 20 Jan 1963, Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota, United States; was buried , Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sanborn, Barnes, North Dakota, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97232

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