February 7, 1919
Two high-spirited Minster boys named Gerwells and Schemmel got themselves in trouble in Ft. Loramie. Mr. Gerwells made an insulting remark to Pvt. Arthur Kiefer in the presence of ladies and was asked to apologize. When he refused Pvt. Kiefer knocked him out. Later, Gerwells and Schemmel threw a pop bottle through the window of Brucken's Pool Room. They were arrested and taken to jail where they set fire to the bed clothes. The next day they were taken before Mayor Quinlin who fined them each $5 and sentenced Mr. Gerwells to 10 days in jail.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
January newsletter
The Christmas dinners were a big success and we are gradually taking down the decorations. We are planning to go in most Monday mornings so if anyone would like to help, stop in when you see the white pickup truck in front or the lights on. There's no hurry to undecorate but you can visit or do research. I should warn you that the water has been turned off for the winter so the pipes don't freeze.
We get a lot of people coming to town and hoping to visit the museum. Unfortunately right now we can't have someone there all the time. But if you know you are coming to town you can contact us ahead of time. There are phone numbers on the door. There is almost always someone willing to come and open up for you.
So far we have sold 365 copies of Ft. Loramie, Main St. and Beyond out of the 500 that were printed. We have sold enough to more than make up for the cost of printing. For those who bought the history book there's a correction on page 201. The picture that is labeled Dirksen School is actually an old farmhouse. Books are still available at the Silver Cross in Ft. Loramie or from Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
I know we seem to be obsessed with Germans here but we are also interested in French and Irish or any other ancestry. If you have any photos to lend or donate get in touch with one of the officers. We will copy and return.
We appreciate all the help and donations we have received lately. If you wish to volunteer or become a member the dues are $10 and you can become involved as much or as little as you wish. As a member you don't have to do anything at all if you don't want to and you don't have to be a member to help.
There are tabs at the top of the blog now that you can click to find more information about us. Scroll down for more things that might have been added since the last time you looked.
We get a lot of people coming to town and hoping to visit the museum. Unfortunately right now we can't have someone there all the time. But if you know you are coming to town you can contact us ahead of time. There are phone numbers on the door. There is almost always someone willing to come and open up for you.
So far we have sold 365 copies of Ft. Loramie, Main St. and Beyond out of the 500 that were printed. We have sold enough to more than make up for the cost of printing. For those who bought the history book there's a correction on page 201. The picture that is labeled Dirksen School is actually an old farmhouse. Books are still available at the Silver Cross in Ft. Loramie or from Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
I know we seem to be obsessed with Germans here but we are also interested in French and Irish or any other ancestry. If you have any photos to lend or donate get in touch with one of the officers. We will copy and return.
We appreciate all the help and donations we have received lately. If you wish to volunteer or become a member the dues are $10 and you can become involved as much or as little as you wish. As a member you don't have to do anything at all if you don't want to and you don't have to be a member to help.
There are tabs at the top of the blog now that you can click to find more information about us. Scroll down for more things that might have been added since the last time you looked.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Boerger photos
Sunday, January 6, 2013
January updates
Dustin Bornhorst of Indianapolis contacted us about family tree research.
We are still looking for farms that have been in the family for 100 years. Also farms that were in the family for 100 years before they were sold. Sad that so many are going out of the family right now.
We also would like stories or photos about the 1913 flood and about prohibition. I know no one wants to turn in their family members but it was a really long time ago and nobody here supported prohibition. It was a dumb law. You don't have to tell names.
We are still looking for farms that have been in the family for 100 years. Also farms that were in the family for 100 years before they were sold. Sad that so many are going out of the family right now.
We also would like stories or photos about the 1913 flood and about prohibition. I know no one wants to turn in their family members but it was a really long time ago and nobody here supported prohibition. It was a dumb law. You don't have to tell names.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Updates
We have broken even on the book sales.
Richard Dressman visited here from Piqua recently in search of genealogy information. He and Gary Daniel visited the museum.
In March it will be 100 years since the catastrophic flood. I would like to do something on it. I'm not sure what yet. We have photos but you may have some that we don't. I know none of you remember it but maybe your parents or grandparents were here and told you stories. Let me know if you have any to relate.
The Minster museum will be doing their display this year on the 4th Street businesses. If you have anything to loan contact Mary Oldiges at 419-628-4600 or moldiges@hotmail.com. They always put on a good show and will always get your donations back to you.
Richard Dressman visited here from Piqua recently in search of genealogy information. He and Gary Daniel visited the museum.
In March it will be 100 years since the catastrophic flood. I would like to do something on it. I'm not sure what yet. We have photos but you may have some that we don't. I know none of you remember it but maybe your parents or grandparents were here and told you stories. Let me know if you have any to relate.
The Minster museum will be doing their display this year on the 4th Street businesses. If you have anything to loan contact Mary Oldiges at 419-628-4600 or moldiges@hotmail.com. They always put on a good show and will always get your donations back to you.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Update on the book
The price is $35.00 plus $2.45 tax. Total is $37.45.
If you need to have one shipped, postage is $6.00.
A check should be made out to "Ft. Loramie Historical Association".
The address is P.O. Box 276, Ft. Loramie OH 45845.
Books can be picked up at The Silver Cross when it is open or contact Jim and Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
If you need to have one shipped, postage is $6.00.
A check should be made out to "Ft. Loramie Historical Association".
The address is P.O. Box 276, Ft. Loramie OH 45845.
Books can be picked up at The Silver Cross when it is open or contact Jim and Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Newsletter
The new history book, "Ft. Loramie, Main St. and Beyond" has arrived. You can pick them up this Sunday at the museum. Price is $35 plus $2.45 tax.
The Wilderness Trail Museum will be open this Sunday the 9th from 1-4. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and as usual a miniature train will be set up in the music room. Come and see the Christmas decorations while they are still up. There will also be events in the Legion and St. Michael's Hall.
There will be no meeting of the Historical Association in December.
For those of you who haven't seen them Jim Rosengarten put some photos that he took at the dinners on Facebook.
Don't forget to support your museum. Donations are still deductible if you itemize your 2012 income tax.
The Wilderness Trail Museum will be open this Sunday the 9th from 1-4. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and as usual a miniature train will be set up in the music room. Come and see the Christmas decorations while they are still up. There will also be events in the Legion and St. Michael's Hall.
There will be no meeting of the Historical Association in December.
For those of you who haven't seen them Jim Rosengarten put some photos that he took at the dinners on Facebook.
Don't forget to support your museum. Donations are still deductible if you itemize your 2012 income tax.
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