Today’s bride and groom were both born and raised near Perry County, but after they were married, they spent the rest of their lives in Cleveland, Ohio. The groom is today’s birthday boy. Theodore Frederick Hoerr was born on April 22, 1856, so today would be his 170th birthday. Fred was the son of Jacob … More Herr Hoerr at Zion Lutheran School, Cleveland
The tale I tell today is another one of those that has its beginnings in this area, but it ends up in St. Louis. It is also a narrative that documents how a local girl marries a Lutheran teacher at one of our schools. I found this couple because today would be their wedding anniversary. … More Teacher Kroehnke and His Friedheim Bride
Today’s post begins with a baby girl being born and baptized in Friedheim. Louise Helena Engelmann was born on December 7, 1852, so today would be her 173rd birthday. She would be called Helen during her life, so I will use that name. Helen was the daughter of Edward and Adelheid (Weise) Engelmann. Before I … More William Willer – Cape Girardeau Justice of the Peace
In the Christian Church Year, the Sunday closest to September 29th is called St. Michael’s Sunday. That day recognizes the work of the Biblical archangel, Michael. This year, September 29th is actually on a Sunday. Now that you know that, I have to ask this question. What are the chances that I find a story … More Ida Finds Her Angel Man
I think a case can be made that today’s main character was the person responsible for introducing the telephone to Perry County. After you read his story, I’ll let you decide. If nothing else, you will read the story of a man who was involved in many businesses as well as being involved in public … More Call the County Collector
In the German language, the names Jung and Young are, for all practical purposes, pronounced alike. Today, you will read about a member of a family who once used the name, Jung, and later became the more Americanized version, Young. Around these here parts, just about everyone knows what business you are talking about when … More Jung & Sons Funeral Home
Hugo Palisch’s birthday on January 7, 1892 will be the gateway for discussing some of the early developments in the history of the telephone. First, let me tell you a little bit about Hugo. After being born in Frohna, Hugo was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church. His parents were Charles and Lydia (Engelmann) Palisch. In … More The Advent of the Phone
