I have written stories on this blog about the building shown below. It was located right about where the newest buildings of the Altenburg Public School are found today. Today, you will read about the carpenter who is said to have built this store. That man is also today’s birthday boy. Carl Heinrich Fritsche was … More Henry Fritsche – Altenburg Store Builder
I have often been amazed while researching characters for this blog at the resiliency of the people from Perry County. I have seen so many who have been faced with the necessity to change occupations as their lives have faced challenges. Today’s tale is another one in which one of the main characters goes through … More A Wirth-y Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Farmer in Longtown
Today would have been the 130th birthday for Hugo Wirth, who was born on March 25, 1890. He was the son of George and Pauline (Schade) Wirth. Hugo was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg. We are unable to see baptism records from that church because a fire destroyed them. A later confirmation record … More Wirth-while Merchandise
