Showing 118 results

File consists of a notice by Officers of the United Farmers Political Association refuting a statement about a Mr. Burnaby meeting with a representative of the Liberal Party.

File consists of a reproduction of the first issue of the Daily News (Berlin) in 1878, produced for the 100th anniversary of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record; and the April 2, 1970, issue of the Waterloo Chronicle.

Material relating to the activities of the Waterloo law firm Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville under various former names (including MacGachen & Colquhoun, and Colquhoun & McBride), as well as material relating to the family history of some of the firm's members.

Includes mostly deeds of land, mortgages, declarations, and correspondence; a will, a marriage contract, a birth registration, an insurance policy, a grant of burial lot, and other documents are also present. Accrual also contains two auction sale posters. Most of the documents were created in the local area, and some were created in England and Scotland.

Several files contain deeds and mortgages for Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 in the village of St. Jacobs, showing transfer in ownership from Levi Cress to Christian Henrich in 1884, through several other parties, to John L. Horst and his wife Selina Horst in 1953. Several files also contain material relating to a Fred Kempf and his property in Elmira. Some of the documents seem to have been retained for their relation to personal or family business of members of the firm.

File consists of a resolution passed by the council of the Corporation of the County of Waterloo expressing thanks to McGibbon, Harper & Haney for services renedered, and a letter regarding the same from Clerk & Treasurer John A. Barclay.

File consists of a registered deed of land. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a registered mortgage between John Horst and wife to Salina Horst. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

The fonds consists of land transactions, mortgages, declarations, and power of attorney documents. Some seem to have been retained as they pertain to personal or family business of members of the firm, such as documents relating to the estate of Christian Kumpf, whose daughter married A.B. McBride.

Some documents relate to well known names in the history of the area, such as David Kuntz of Kuntz Breweries and John Hoffman, for whom a survey of Waterloo was done in 1855, Thomas Hilliard, Charles Noecker, Ford S. Kumpf, etc.

Evidence of printing activity is present in legal forms printed by local booksellers and stationers for the firm. The documents contain evidence of trades and occupations of the time, including marble cutter, tailor, hotel keeper, farmer, woolen mill employee, button turner, shoe merchant, cabinet maker, tobbaconist, cigar box manufaturer, brewer, pumpmaker, telephone agent, etc. Also interesting to note is the shift to the use of a typewriter and the appearance of a female employee described as a "stenographer." Interesting also is the relative level of literacy evident in the signatures of individuals, particularly those of husbands and wives, many of whom are represented only by their "mark."

Contains several documents relating to the will and estate of Henry J. Karges, Waterloo.

File consists of material relating to Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs, and the estate of Noah W. Gingerich. Includes correspondence and a statement of account from William Clark (Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public) to John Horst, a statutory declaration by Alice Ginerich in relation to the title of the land, and a certificate of the Treasurer's Office of the Township of Woolwich showign arrears of taxes upon the land.

File consists of a registered mortgage between Susanna Martin and Amos Martin, executors of the last will and testament of Albert Martin, and Cleason F. Horst. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a mortgage between John L. Horst and his wife Mary Horst, and Cleason F. Horst. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs. Includes ms. annotation: July 20, 1943, this mortgage has been paid for in full, Cleason Horst.

File consists of an offer by John Horst to purchase the dwelling on the Noah W. Gingerich proprty in the village of St. Jacobs, and a letter to Horst from the Estates Department of the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company.

File consists of a registered mortgage between John L. Horst and his wife Mary Horst, and Susanna Martin and Amos Martin, executors of the last will and testament of Albert Martin. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a registered deed of land and oaths of witnesses. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

Five copies, two signed, two unsigned, one a draft.

File consists of a poster advertising a mortgage sale of the lands and dwelling at 57 Shoemaker Avenue in Kitchener, held by McBride & McGibbon, Solicitors for vendor. Auctioneer: W.W. Frickey. Printed by Chronicle Press, Waterloo.

Declaration signed by Charles T. Noecker re Ferdinand Noecker.

Includes also a copy of the will of Andrew Oraszek, dated Jan. 4, 1909, and a statutory declaration signed by his daughter Rose Bialkonski, dated May 27, 1919.

Two copies, as well as one sheet of notes re W.H. Bowman estate.

File consists of a deed of land for Lots 36 and 37 on Park Avenue in the Town of Waterloo, acording to the survey by Herbert J. Bowman.

File consists of a mortgage concerning Lots 36 and 37 on Park Avenue in the Town of Waterloo, according to the survey by Herbert J. Bowman. Includes ms. annotation: discharged June 1917, A.K. Cressman; and ts. annotation: not to be recorded in full.

File consists of a deed of land. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

Four copies, three signed and witnessed differently, one a draft. Includes envelope with letterhead of St. Jacob's Hotel.

Declaration signed by Una Ransome ["stenographer"].

Declaration signed by Albert J. Mickus, auctioneer.

File consists of five empty envelopes. Addressees are: Fred (or F.) Colquhoun, MacGachen & Colquhoun, and A. Bauer (Kuntz Brewery). One envelope is from the Post Office, Dead Letter Office.

Includes other documents: promissory notes, etc.

File consists of a letter to A.B. McBride (Waterloo) from Gibson, Osborne, O'Reilly & Levy (Hamilton) regarding a chattel mortage renewal.

File consists of a letter to A.B. McBride from Samuel Law Insurance (Guelph) regarding a policy for Mr. G. Reinhart.

File consists of a statement of expenses (carbon copy) for Frederick Kurschinski in account with McBride & Flintoft.

"Copy. Number 4682, Surrogate Court, County of Waterloo."

Contains also a draft copy and an ms. note wuth logo "Zick's Shoe Home." Neither copy of the lease is signed.

File consists of a deed of land. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a deed of land for Lot 36 in the Town of Waterloo as shown on the survey by Herbert J. Bowman.

File consists of a deed of land for Lot 36 in the Town of Waterloo acording to the survey made by Herbet J. Bowman. . Includes ms. annotation: Emma - $200.00.

Contains some ms. corrections.

File consists of a grant of a burial lot in Mount Hope Cemetery of Waterloo to John Kreuger. Entered and countersigned by A.B. McBride, Clerk.

File consists of a deed of land for Lots 37, 38, 39, and 40 on the survey by Herbert L. Bowman for the County of Waterloo. Contains ms. sketch and notes.

"Osborn & Huber, Booksellers and Stationers, Berlin."

File consists of a deed of land. Concerns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

"Osborn & Huber, Booksellers and Stationers, Berlin."

File consists of a mortgage between William H. Brubacher and his wife Jessie Brubacher, and The Dominion Life Asurance Company. Concerns part of Lot 7 of the German Comapny tract of the Township of Woolwich, which became Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a poster advertising an auction sale of a house and five acres of land in the village of St. Clements (Ontario), held by Colquhoun & McBride, vendor's solicitors, Waterloo. Auctioneer: Josep Hmickus.

"Hett & Hallman, Printers, Berlin."

File consists of a deed of land. Concerns part of Lot 7 of the German Company Tract in the Township of Woolwich, which became Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

Two copies. One is marked "Cancelled, sold to Z[immerman] by Webb." The other has pencilled alterations indicating a sale by John Fischer to Henry Zimmerman, Hotel Keeper, dated July 13, 1889. "Hett & Hallman, Printers, Berlin."

File consists of a deed of land. Concerns part of Lot 7 of the German Company Tract in the Township of Woolwich, which became Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

"Hett & Hallman, Printers, Berlin."

"Printed at the Daily News Office, Berlin."

Two copies.

File consists of a letter to Eugene F. [Malcouronne?] in Montreal from F. Colquhoun regarding lots in the Granges Survey in Berlin. Envelope included.

File consists of a deed of land.Concerns part of Lot 7 of the German Company Tract in the Township of Woolwich, which became Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 of Levi Cress' survey in the village of St. Jacobs.

File consists of a personal letter to Fred [?] from [?] Colquhoun. Leter is on Bank of Hamilton letterhead.

"Chronicle Print, Waterloo." This indenture not signed or witnessed.

File consists of two certificates stating the registration of letters at the post office in Waterloo.

File consists of a letter to Fr. [Fred] Colquhoun from Woods, Fisher & McPherson (Stratford).

Includes also a copy of the will of Magnus Knittel, dated Aug. 27, 1880.

File consists of an insurance policy for Daniel Scherer, a cooper from the Town of Waterloo, from The Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Berlin. Insurance covers home, barn, and household furnishings, etc. for property on William Street in Waterloo. Includes an additional agreement transfering the policy to Henry Koch of Breslau for securing payment of a mortgage.

File consists of an invoice for Fred kempf from W. MacGachen & F. Colquhoun for services rendered.

"Chronicle Print, Waterloo."

Ms. note: "John Koch."

File consists of a letter to Fr. [Fred] Colquhoun from [?] regarding a settlement with Fred Kempf.

File consists of a letter to Messrs. Miller and Andrews from Casper Heimbecker (Elmira) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.

File consists of a memorandum to F. Colquhoun from W.H. Bowlby regarding the mortgage of Fred Kempf.

File consists of a letter to F. Colquhoun from [?] regarding the renting of a house.

Related to earlier indenture between Anthony Stoeser and Kunzig. Includes additional papers.

File consists of a letter to F. [Fred] Colquhoun from Millar & Andrews (Berlin) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.

File consists of a note regarding the account of Frederick Kempf to Charles Noecker.

Ms. note: "Re Ruetz & Kuntz Mortgage." This document is from the law office in Toronto with which Sir John A. MacDonald was associated. [See Creighton's biography of Sir John A., p. 187.)

This agreement consists of an ms. statement written on the verso of a sale poster: "House & Lot for sale in Elmira! The undersigned will offer for sale by auction, at Mrs. Ellis' Hotel, Elmira, on Monday, Feb'y 8, (Market Day), at noon, the house and premises at present occupied by Mr. Nicol, the property of Frederick Kempf. Terms favorable! Fred. Colquhoun, Agent. Elmira, February 5th, 1875."

Printed by C. Steubing & Co., Law Stationers, Berlin, Ont. Includes insurance slip.

File consists of a letter to Messrs. McGachan & Colquhoun from Isaac Wenger (per. Noah Wenger) (of Elmira) regarding his account against Fred Kempf.

File consists of a receipt issued by W.H. Bowlby for money received from Fred Kempf through Fred Colquhoun.

Printed by C. Steubing & Co., Law Stationers, Berlin, Ont.

File consists of a letter to Fred Colquhoun from Noah Wenger (of Elmira) regarding power of attorney for Fred Kempf. Includes envelope.

File consists of a letter from Fred Kempf (Moline, Michigan) to Mc. [MacGachen?] & Colquhoun regarding the mortgage on Kempf's property and house in Elmira, the renter (Dr. Fergusson), and the lease-holder (Isaac Wenger).

Printed by "Chronicle" Print, Waterloo, Ont., two copies.

File consists of a note from Fred Kempf promising to pay Charles Ruppel a sum of money.

Dated Feb. 14, 1872.

File consists of an abstract of all entries made in the Books of the Registry Office, City of Waterloo, since the conveyance from Joel Good to Peter Beitzel affecting lots 98 and 99 of the Wenger & Goods survey of part of the village of Elmira.

Ms. note: "C. Kumpf."

Dated Oct. 1, 1871.

File consists of a note from Fred Kempf promising to pay Isaac Wenger a sum of money.