I am going to take a break from writing a new post on this Easter Sunday. I know I have not only written the attached post, but I have re-posted it before, but I going to share it once again today. The post was originally published in 2017. Rev. C.F.W. Walther wrote the hymn, “He’s … More C.F.W.’s Easter Hymn – He’s Risen; He’s Risen
A marriage that took place 170 years ago on this date that led to this couple operating a hotel in what became the bustling river town of Wittenberg, Missouri. The bride and groom had their beginnings in Germany. Let’s take a look at them. The groom, Carl Friedrich Nennert, was born on October 12, 1836 … More Nennert Hotel – Wittenberg, MO
Sometimes, topics to post about and their content come easily. Other times… not so much. Today feels like one of those “not so much” days. Part of the reason may be that it’s been an unusual week. As a pastor’s family, Holy Week has always been a bit chaotic. While our kids are grown now, … More Museum Musings for Good Friday, April 18
I am going to begin today’s post with the birth of Bernard Tuschhoff, who was born on March 15, 1846 somewhere in Cape Girardeau County, probably near the town of Old Appleton. Bernard was the son of John and Mary (Dolle) Tuschhoff. I do not know where he was baptized. Bernard was 4 years old … More Barney and Eliza – Arnsberg Tuschhoff’s
The story you will read about Henry Sittner today will also lead us to three other surnames, Rudisaile, Halter, and Hoehn. This tale includes the early deaths of several folks. It also includes a type of business that has only shown up on this blog a few times. That is a pool hall. I will … More Henry Sittner and His Perryville Pool Hall
If you read yesterday’s post, you know that a girl named Minnie Yamnitz married Fritz Kaiser, so she became Mrs. Minnie Kaiser. I know that I have run across several names over the years for people who have the same names, some names given at birth and some married names. However, I think the odds … More Another Minnie Kaiser
Johann Friedrich Kaiser was born on April 14, 1874, thus making today his 151st birthday. I went back to look at last year’s blog posts to see what I wrote on this day in 2024 when Friedrich would have been celebrating his 150th birthday. I discovered that we did not post a blog on that … More Fritz and Minnie – Friedheim/Lixville Kaiser’s
Did you know that Charles Schulz was baptized in Altenburg? Did you know that Charles Schulz was a dentist? And did you know that today would be Charles Schulz’s 150th birthday? Perhaps you are now wondering if a descendant of Snoopy now wanders the streets of Altenburg. Carl August Schulz was born on April 13, … More Dr. Charles Schulz DDS
The woman who is one of the main characters in today’s story had two husbands during her lifetime and both of them had served time in the U.S. Army during the Civil War. I often begin these posts with a birthday boy or girl, and there is certainly such a person for today’s story, but … More Schindler’s List of Two Civil War Veterans
We’re thrilled to share that restoration work is underway at the Log Cabin College! Phase 1 has officially kicked off with Marler Construction on site, working hard to repair the canopy that shelters and protects this historic structure. These much-needed repairs are a critical first step in preserving the cabin for generations to come. We’re … More Museum Musings for Friday, April 11
