It is perhaps a wedding anniversary that inspires today’s post. However, even though both the bride and the groom were born and baptized in Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties, they got married in St. Louis. I have no idea why. There is also a debate about whether today is actually this couple’s wedding anniversary or … More William & Mary – The Hoffmann’s
On today’s date back in 1885, a baby boy was born in Shawneetown, Missouri. Ferdinand Ernst Martin Rudert would call September 29, 1885 his date of birth. That means today would be his 140th birthday. Martin was the son of Ernst and Ernestine (Schneider) Rudert. The Lutheran Church in Shawneetown had not yet been established … More Martin and Lena – Shawneetown Rudert’s
Oscar Emanuel Rauh is today’s birthday boy, being born on September 28, 1895. If Oscar was alive today, he would have to blow out 130 birthday candles. Oscar was the son of Charles and Louisa (Bergmann) Rauh. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we are not able to view his baptism … More Oscar Rauh – Pocahontas Miller
The birthday boy for today is Charles Frederick William Schmidt, who was born on September 27, 1890. That means today would be his 135th birthday. Charles was the son of Frederick and Carolina (Kiepe) Schmidt. This Schmidt clan has no connection to my Schmidt’s. Charles was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown. An image … More Charley Schmidt and His Sauer Wife
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by our Local Art Show, now’s the perfect time to make plans! We currently have over 125 pieces on display — and the collection keeps growing. If you visited last week during the Fair, we encourage you to come back. We’ve added more than 25 new pieces … More Museum Musings for Friday, September 26
Yesterday’s story about a Poehner/Stuebinger couple centered around the small village of Crosstown. It turns out that you are going to read another story that takes place in that vicinity today. Once upon a time, a baby girl was born by the name of Laura Burns. Laura Ann Burns was born on September 24, 1862, … More Crosstown’s Laura Burns-Cashion-Horn-Smith
Apparently, folks in the Stuebinger family liked the name, Anna. These Stuebinger’s also liked the name Barbara. A few times, the names Anna and Barbara were both given to girls in this family. Anna is a common German name, but I think Barbara is a name especially one favored by those of Bavarian descent. If … More Another Anna Barbara Stuebinger
Albert A. Kain was perhaps born on September 23, 1865, and if so, he would be celebrating his 160th birthday today. There is a bit of debate about his date of birth because his gravestone says he was born on September 15th of that year. Regardless, you are getting his story today. Albert’s story has … More Albert Kain – Born at Sea
I expected to be researching for a new story today, but I could not resist embellishing an old one. These days, I always start looking for a new person to write about by looking for either a birth or wedding that took place 200 years ago. When I did that yesterday, I immediately found a … More The Loeber’s 200th Wedding Anniversary
The 2025 East Perry Community Fair is now one for the history books. Once again, thousands of people made their annual pilgrimage to Altenburg, Missouri. This tiny southeast Missouri village is usually a quiet, peaceful place, but for 2 days in September, it becomes a bustling community of people who enjoy the food, fellowship, and … More Best Little Fair in the Land – Final Day
