Hello! I have just received long-sought family information and respectfully request a nudge in the right direction, for further research. Thank you in advance. Rudolph Stecher Memberships: Mason: Itasca Lodge, Bellefontaine Chapter R.A. M., Ascalon Commandery, K.T. St. Louis Badenschen Verein Central Sharpshooters of St. Louis (Per my previous posts, Rudolph established Stecher Cooperage Works in 1875, at 2907-2931 South Seventh, next to Busch Place. Had worked for A. Busch for previous 7 years; after Cooperage Worrks, est. Rudolph Stecher Brewery in Murphysboro.) Thank you very much! Linda Rains