"Mr. Frederick Knell, Sr., is Dead"
These sad words were whispered on the streets this morning greatly to the regret of our citizens among whom he had formed many friendships and was held in deep respect. Mr Knell was generally known as a successful business man, a progressive Berlin citizen and a true friend. He had done a good deal to build up Berlin.
The demise of Mr. Knell took place at 12.30 o'clock this morning after a illness of eight days. The cause of death was gangrene of the foot, which later was followed by peritonitis, causing him much suffering. The progress of his affliction was so rapid that on Monday scant hopes were entertained for his recovery by his family.
The deceased was born in Glarus, Switzerland, seventy-four years ago, the date of his birth being February 11th, 1841. He migrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, when a young man and entered the employ of the Breithaupt Leather Company, where he was employed for many years. Later he launched into business for himself, starting a hosiery knitting factory on the site on which his residence, at the corner of Weber and Breithaupt street, stands. Later the factory was removed to the next buillding on Weber street. Through thrift integrity and determination, Mr. Knell in his business career was successful in his undertaking and gathered a competence. Success also came to him in his investment in city property of which he had considerabel holdings. In1893 he withdrew from business and had lived retired ever since then.
Mr. Knell was married to Miss Minnie Seip of Berlin, a sister of Mrs. Catherine Kranz, who recently passed away. His wife and four children are left to mourn his loss. The children are Mr. William Knell and Mr. Fred Knell, of Wm. Knell and Company, Hardware merchants; Mrs. John Fraser, of Berlin; Miss Annie Knell at home.
Mr. Henry Knell and Mr. Carl Kranz are nephews. The later Henry Knell, Sr. was a brother.
Mr. Knell served the City as Councilor, which office he successfully filled for a number of years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and exercised a wide influence in the northern section of the City.
He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was beloved as a warm friend and respected as a citizen. Always physically strong and never ill previous to the last fatal occasion Mr Knell showed an activity in public affairs which brought results and won the commendation of those who knew his best.
The citizens of Berlin feel the loss of a model citizen and will sympathize with the members of the bereaved family to whom The Record extends its sympathy.
The funeral will be held at two-thirty o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the late residence thence to Mount Hope cemetery.
These sad words were whispered on the streets this morning greatly to the regret of our citizens among whom he had formed many friendships and was held in deep respect. Mr Knell was generally known as a successful business man, a progressive Berlin citizen and a true friend. He had done a good deal to build up Berlin.
The demise of Mr. Knell took place at 12.30 o'clock this morning after a illness of eight days. The cause of death was gangrene of the foot, which later was followed by peritonitis, causing him much suffering. The progress of his affliction was so rapid that on Monday scant hopes were entertained for his recovery by his family.
The deceased was born in Glarus, Switzerland, seventy-four years ago, the date of his birth being February 11th, 1841. He migrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, when a young man and entered the employ of the Breithaupt Leather Company, where he was employed for many years. Later he launched into business for himself, starting a hosiery knitting factory on the site on which his residence, at the corner of Weber and Breithaupt street, stands. Later the factory was removed to the next buillding on Weber street. Through thrift integrity and determination, Mr. Knell in his business career was successful in his undertaking and gathered a competence. Success also came to him in his investment in city property of which he had considerabel holdings. In1893 he withdrew from business and had lived retired ever since then.
Mr. Knell was married to Miss Minnie Seip of Berlin, a sister of Mrs. Catherine Kranz, who recently passed away. His wife and four children are left to mourn his loss. The children are Mr. William Knell and Mr. Fred Knell, of Wm. Knell and Company, Hardware merchants; Mrs. John Fraser, of Berlin; Miss Annie Knell at home.
Mr. Henry Knell and Mr. Carl Kranz are nephews. The later Henry Knell, Sr. was a brother.
Mr. Knell served the City as Councilor, which office he successfully filled for a number of years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and exercised a wide influence in the northern section of the City.
He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was beloved as a warm friend and respected as a citizen. Always physically strong and never ill previous to the last fatal occasion Mr Knell showed an activity in public affairs which brought results and won the commendation of those who knew his best.
The citizens of Berlin feel the loss of a model citizen and will sympathize with the members of the bereaved family to whom The Record extends its sympathy.
The funeral will be held at two-thirty o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the late residence thence to Mount Hope cemetery.
"Mr. Frederick Knell, Sr., is Dead"
These sad words were whispered on the streets this morning greatly to the regret of our citizens among whom he had formed many friendships and was held in deep respect. Mr Knell was generally known as a successful business man, a progressive Berlin citizen and a true friend. He had done a good deal to build up Berlin.
The demise of Mr. Knell took place at 12.30 o'clock this morning after a illness of eight days. The cause of death was gangrene of the foot, which later was followed by peritonitis, causing him much suffering. The progress of his affliction was so rapid that on Monday scant hopes were entertained for his recovery by his family.
The deceased was born in Glarus, Switzerland, seventy-four years ago, the date of his birth being February 11th, 1841. He migrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, when a young man and entered the employ of the Breithaupt Leather Company, where he was employed for many years. Later he launched into business for himself, starting a hosiery knitting factory on the site on which his residence, at the corner of Weber and Breithaupt street, stands. Later the factory was removed to the next buillding on Weber street. Through thrift integrity and determination, Mr. Knell in his business career was successful in his undertaking and gathered a competence. Success also came to him in his investment in city property of which he had considerabel holdings. In1893 he withdrew from business and had lived retired ever since then.
Mr. Knell was married to Miss Minnie Seip of Berlin, a sister of Mrs. Catherine Kranz, who recently passed away. His wife and four children are left to mourn his loss. The children are Mr. William Knell and Mr. Fred Knell, of Wm. Knell and Company, Hardware merchants; Mrs. John Fraser, of Berlin; Miss Annie Knell at home.
Mr. Henry Knell and Mr. Carl Kranz are nephews. The later Henry Knell, Sr. was a brother.
Mr. Knell served the City as Councilor, which office he successfully filled for a number of years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and exercised a wide influence in the northern section of the City.
He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was beloved as a warm friend and respected as a citizen. Always physically strong and never ill previous to the last fatal occasion Mr Knell showed an activity in public affairs which brought results and won the commendation of those who knew his best.
The citizens of Berlin feel the loss of a model citizen and will sympathize with the members of the bereaved family to whom The Record extends its sympathy.
The funeral will be held at two-thirty o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the late residence thence to Mount Hope cemetery.
These sad words were whispered on the streets this morning greatly to the regret of our citizens among whom he had formed many friendships and was held in deep respect. Mr Knell was generally known as a successful business man, a progressive Berlin citizen and a true friend. He had done a good deal to build up Berlin.
The demise of Mr. Knell took place at 12.30 o'clock this morning after a illness of eight days. The cause of death was gangrene of the foot, which later was followed by peritonitis, causing him much suffering. The progress of his affliction was so rapid that on Monday scant hopes were entertained for his recovery by his family.
The deceased was born in Glarus, Switzerland, seventy-four years ago, the date of his birth being February 11th, 1841. He migrated to Canada and settled in Berlin, when a young man and entered the employ of the Breithaupt Leather Company, where he was employed for many years. Later he launched into business for himself, starting a hosiery knitting factory on the site on which his residence, at the corner of Weber and Breithaupt street, stands. Later the factory was removed to the next buillding on Weber street. Through thrift integrity and determination, Mr. Knell in his business career was successful in his undertaking and gathered a competence. Success also came to him in his investment in city property of which he had considerabel holdings. In1893 he withdrew from business and had lived retired ever since then.
Mr. Knell was married to Miss Minnie Seip of Berlin, a sister of Mrs. Catherine Kranz, who recently passed away. His wife and four children are left to mourn his loss. The children are Mr. William Knell and Mr. Fred Knell, of Wm. Knell and Company, Hardware merchants; Mrs. John Fraser, of Berlin; Miss Annie Knell at home.
Mr. Henry Knell and Mr. Carl Kranz are nephews. The later Henry Knell, Sr. was a brother.
Mr. Knell served the City as Councilor, which office he successfully filled for a number of years. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and exercised a wide influence in the northern section of the City.
He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was beloved as a warm friend and respected as a citizen. Always physically strong and never ill previous to the last fatal occasion Mr Knell showed an activity in public affairs which brought results and won the commendation of those who knew his best.
The citizens of Berlin feel the loss of a model citizen and will sympathize with the members of the bereaved family to whom The Record extends its sympathy.
The funeral will be held at two-thirty o'clock on Sunday afternoon at the late residence thence to Mount Hope cemetery.
Inscription
"East: John Frederick/ Knell/ born Feb. 11, 1841/ in Glarus Switzerland/ died Feb. 19, 1915/ aged 74 years 8 dys./ Anna Catharina/ Wilhelmina Seip/ wife of/ Frederick Knell/ born July 28, 1847/ died June 18, 1930/ aged 82 yrs. 10 mo. 21 ds./ At rest./ Knell/
South: Charles Hugo/ son of/ John F. & Wilhelmina/ Knell/ born March 28, 1877/ died Nov. 7, 1899/ aged 22 yrs. 7 mo. 10 dys/ Florence Irene/ Knell/ wife of/ George de C. Sarre/ born March 4, 1915/ died Nov. 25, 1946/ aged 31 yrs. 8 mo. 21 dys/
West: William Knell/ 1881-1969/ his wife/ Norah Knell/ nee Merner/ 1882-1982/ Carl William/ Stevenson/ 1913 Knell 2001/ his wife/ Jean Donalda/ Anderson/ 1914-2002/ Knell/
North: Louis Frederick/ Knell/ son of/ John F. & Wilhelmina/ Knell/ born Apr. 15, 1875/ died Aug. 12, 1943/ aged 68 yrs 3 mo 28 ds/ Florence Matilda/ Stevenson/ wife of/ L. Frederick Knell/ born Mar. 1, 1885/ died Apr. 30, 1962/
(A) Charles H. (B) Father (C) Mother (D) Mother/ Florence M. Stevenson/ 1885-1962/ At rest/ (E) Father/ Louis Frederick Knell/ 1875-1943/ At rest./"
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