Sounds like someone didn't know the word turnhalle (gynmasium) or turnien (gymnastics)where this Herr Dr. likely taught. There was a building on old l5th street with turnhalle on the keystone and I was told it was a German gym where they did exercises like they did in the old country. And his late residence would be about where the County Court House was built about l938?? In a message dated 10/30/2008 5:29:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, JohnOBrien@kc.rr.com writes: "Independence Sentinel" (Missouri) Friday, May 25, 1900 Dr. Alfred BENIFELD, a resident of Kansas City for the past eighteen years died Monday morning at 1:30 o'clock at his home, 1221 Oak Street. Dr. BENIFELD was born in Augusta, Mo., on November 17, 1855, and came to Kansas City in 1872. In 1883 he held the position of teacher of gymnastics at the Kansas City tournament. He studied medicine at the University Medical college and was graduated from there in 1895. An aged mother and a sister, Mrs. STIRN, survive him. The funeral will be held from his late residence tomorrow at 3 o'clock. The burial will be in Union Cemetery. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ====================================================== ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KANSASCITY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)