I recently got the Journey 1872-2000 book. You can get it from the Sleepy Eye Depot Musuem Sleepy Eye Area Depot Museum 100 Oak St. NW PO Box 544 Sleepy Eye Minnesota 507-794-5053 http://www.rrcnet.org/~historic/sleepmue.html Pam Kebis -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 7:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MN-BROWN COUNTY] Re: Was there a "Leona Hotel" in Sleepy Eye, MN abt. 1925 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Regarding the book JOURNEY 1872-2000. I wish I could remember exactly how I got the book. I am not related to the person who posted the question about the Leona Hotel, but my parents grew up in the New Ulm area--my mother being a Dietz and my father being a Gulden. As a child, I lived for about 3 years in the New Ulm area and many of the family names in the book are familiar to me, and a number of them are distantly related. The book was printed by: Crow River Press, Inc., PO Box 99, 170 Shady Ridge Road, Hutchinson, MN 55350 and is copyrighted 2000. I know that it wasn't very expensive, though I do not remember how much I paid for it. I doubt it was more than $15. Perhaps if you write to the address above, you may be able to learn where a copy can be obtained. Upon paging through the book, I found another picture of a hotel called the "Hotel Smalley", Sleepy Eye, MNN Jan 29, 09. But there was no other information given about it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Regarding the book JOURNEY 1872-2000. I wish I could remember exactly how I got the book. I am not related to the person who posted the question about the Leona Hotel, but my parents grew up in the New Ulm area--my mother being a Dietz and my father being a Gulden. As a child, I lived for about 3 years in the New Ulm area and many of the family names in the book are familiar to me, and a number of them are distantly related. The book was printed by: Crow River Press, Inc., PO Box 99, 170 Shady Ridge Road, Hutchinson, MN 55350 and is copyrighted 2000. I know that it wasn't very expensive, though I do not remember how much I paid for it. I doubt it was more than $15. Perhaps if you write to the address above, you may be able to learn where a copy can be obtained. Upon paging through the book, I found another picture of a hotel called the "Hotel Smalley", Sleepy Eye, MNN Jan 29, 09. But there was no other information given about it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128.2.1 Message Board Post: thank you for this info. I am not sure if the person mentioned is related. this bears further investigation. I am glad you responded. May I ask who published this book and cost and where you picked up the copy?

Subj: Leona Hotel in Sleepy Eye Date: 11/2/03 4:03:18 PM Eastern Standard Time From:    [email protected]kes.com (Peggy Tauer) To:    [email protected] You may have learned about the Leona Hotel from someone more knowledgeable than I, having just asked my husband what he remembers about the hotel. The Leona Hotel did exist in Sleepy Eye at one time, run by Joseph Sandhoefner and his wife, who was a Beyer. They were, I think, originally from New Ulm. The Leona Hotel was located across the railroad tracks from the Sleepy Eye Depot, now the Depot Museum. The former hotel is now known as Jerry's Bar. Joseph Sandhoefner's son and daughter are still in Sleepy Eye, retired. They both worked at and ran the hotel and bar. If you would like an address or phone number, please e-mail me. I hope this helps. Peggy Tauer

In your book, do you have any information on the surnames: Wallner, Dusel (Dussel, Dusl), Brand, or Rewitzer? Joan on 11/1/03 7:11 PM, [email protected] at [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128.2 > > Message Board Post: > > I have a book in my possession called "Journey 1872-2000". The book has short > biographical sketches of families in Sleepy Eye and the surrounding area. It > also has pictures of businesses, churches, schools, banks etc., old and new , > in Sleepy Eye. The only hotel I see listed is one called "The Lake House, > first hotel in Sleepy Eye, built in 1872 by Christian Emmerich. It was a > white frame building and stood on the corner of 1st Ave. N. and Main Street > until 1932 when the Sleepy Eye Fire Department condemned the building and had > it pulled into the intersection of Main and 1st Ave. and burned it to the > ground. A brick building was built in its place and housed a general store, > later a drug store and lunch counter and various offices on the second floor. > In the family biographies of this book is a family picture and short biography > of the family of Xavier Seidl. Their are 13 children in the family and one of > them is named Mary. She married Henry Stelzer. Is this your ancestor? > Just thought I'd pass this information along just in case. > [email protected] > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go > to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128.2 Message Board Post: I have a book in my possession called "Journey 1872-2000". The book has short biographical sketches of families in Sleepy Eye and the surrounding area. It also has pictures of businesses, churches, schools, banks etc., old and new , in Sleepy Eye. The only hotel I see listed is one called "The Lake House, first hotel in Sleepy Eye, built in 1872 by Christian Emmerich. It was a white frame building and stood on the corner of 1st Ave. N. and Main Street until 1932 when the Sleepy Eye Fire Department condemned the building and had it pulled into the intersection of Main and 1st Ave. and burned it to the ground. A brick building was built in its place and housed a general store, later a drug store and lunch counter and various offices on the second floor. In the family biographies of this book is a family picture and short biography of the family of Xavier Seidl. Their are 13 children in the family and one of them is named Mary. She married Henry Stelzer. Is this your ancestor? Just thought I'd pass this information along just in case. [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HGB.2ACE/128.1 Message Board Post: You might try the site: http://browncountyhistorymnusa.org/ I have gotten some good information from the Historical Society there. Good luck

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Seidl, Breu Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/128 Message Board Post: Please help! I cannot find ANY info about this place! My grandmother, Mary Seidl said she worked there as a new immigrant. All replies answered!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Berdan+ variations Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/6.1 Message Board Post: Do you know if Edward A. Berdan's ancestors of Brown Cty. MN were related to Albert Berdan family that came from IL to Goodhue Cty. MN in 1857? Albert was my GGGrandfather.

I've "rescued" an old photograph album containing mostly photographs from Chicago, Illinois most taken between the 1870's and 1890's. The album contains a total of 40 photographs including the following which are identified: · ? STUENKEL, Hartley Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – Male in his 20’s or 30’ s) · Mrs. J. FRILLMAN, Hartley Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – 20’s) · Anna HEINEMANN TAYLOR, Hartley Studio, Chicago, IL (1890’s – Wedding Couple 30’s) · Wedding Couple BOESKE, Hartley’s Studio, Chicago, IL (1890’s – 30’s) · Wedding Couple FRILLMAN, Hartley’s Studio, Chicago, IL (1890’s – 20’s, bride same as above) · Chicago HEIDORN Family, W. Schmidt Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – couple in their 30’s) · Chicago HEIDORN Family, J. B. Scholl Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – teen male) · Lillie HEIDORN, Scholl & Mink Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – infant) · Two Men, one Mr. LENSE, Madsen Studio, New Ulm, MN (1880’s – 30-50’s Mr. LENSE disappeared) · Mrs. LENSE, Scholl & Mink Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – 30’s) · Three LENSE Children, Stotzer Studio, Chicago, IL (1890’s – 3-6 yrs, female + two males) · Baby LENSE, Hartley Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s) · Pastor SCHERT, Gross Studio, St. Louis, MO (1880’s – teen) · William KLAAS, Geo. F. Riel Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – early teens) I do find a KLAAS Family in Chicago during the 1880 census with a son William age 9 the son of Frederick & Anna A. KLAAS both born in Prussia living with four children, Rudolph age 13, William age 9, Andrew age 7, and Frederick KLAAS age 2 years. · Little Girl KLAAS, Wilke Studio, Chicago, IL (1880’s – 3 yrs) Empty Slots in the album include the following names: · Empty Slot – Martha HEIDORN BARTLING, I do find a Martha HEIDORN b. 1879-80 in IL living with parents August & Louisa HEIDORN both b. Hanover living in Chicago during the 1880 census along with 3 children, August age 9, Bertha age 4, and Martha HEIDORN age 10 months. · Empty Slot – William BARTLING Many of the other "unidentified" photographs do appear to be related to others in the album based on location and appearances including photographs from Postville, IA; Joliet, IL; Englewood, IL; and Fairmont, MN. I'm hoping to find someone who is related so that the album can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of one of these families or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Subj: South Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo Date: 10/17/03 12:43:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time From:    [email protected] (Sizemore, Daardi G) To:    [email protected] I would like to post the following message to your list but am not a member.  Please advise me on how to do this.  Thanks, Daardi Sizemore ************************************************************************ You are invited to attend the 3nd Annual South Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo! The Expo includes sessions on a variety of genealogy related topics as well as a room where local organizations will be sharing information about their resources and services. DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2003 LOCATION: Centennial Student Union 2nd Floor Ballroom Minnesota State University, Mankato TIME: 8 am—4 pm Registration begins at 8 am The first session begins at 9 am COST: Pre-Registration $15 (Must be postmarked by October 24) Registration $20 (Postmarked after October 24 or onsite) Class size is limited so pre-registration is recommended! LUNCH: Box lunches will be available for $7. The lunch includes: sliced ham, turkey, or roast beef with cheese sandwich, chips, whole fruit, dessert, and canned soda. Lunch is only available with pre-registration. EXPO WEBSITE: http://www.lib.mnsu.edu/lib/archives/expo/expo.html For additional information please contact: Daardi Sizemore (507) 389-1029 <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Jessica Potter (507) 345-5566 <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Daardi Sizemore, C.A. Archives and Special Collections Librarian       Minnesota State University, Mankato              Memorial Library, ML3097                                 P.O. Box 8419                    Mankato, MN 56002-8419                   Phone:  507-389-1029 Fax:    507-389-5155 [email protected]  

In a message dated 10/5/03 12:02:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Hans-Georg Boyken > Ostfriesland-Society of Iowa, Inc. > Is there online access to the data you have so far? If not, do you plan to have it at some time? Any other details? Thanks, Anne Researching: Asche, Ahlenstorf

Hello, Right now we are looking for issues of the newspapers "Ostfriesische Nachrichten / Ostfriesen Zeitung" between 1916 and 1971. Our goal at this moment is to complete this project first. There is no online access to the data being found so far. It is not decided yet, how to handle this in the future. Sincerely, Hans-Georg Boyken ------------------------------------------------------ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:34 PM Subject: [MN-BROWN COUNTY] Re: MNBROWN-D Digest V03 #39 > In a message dated 10/5/03 12:02:26 PM Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > Hans-Georg Boyken > > Ostfriesland-Society of Iowa, Inc. > > > > Is there online access to the data you have so far? If not, do you plan to > have it at some time? Any other details? > > Thanks, > Anne > > Researching: Asche, Ahlenstorf > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hans Do you have any of these newspapers from Iowa ( town of HOLLAND, Grundy County ) ? Preferably from around 1900. Thanks Dick Schweiss researching SCHWEISS, MEIER, SCHMIDT / SCHMITT http://www.harbornet.com/folks/dick/SchweissFamilyHistory2.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyken & Boyken Partners" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [MN-BROWN COUNTY] Re: MNBROWN-D Digest V03 #39 > > Hello, > > Right now we are looking for issues of the newspapers "Ostfriesische > Nachrichten / Ostfriesen Zeitung" between 1916 and 1971. Our goal at this > moment is to complete this project first. > > There is no online access to the data being found so far. It is not decided > yet, how to handle this in the future. > > Sincerely, > Hans-Georg Boyken > ------------------------------------------------------ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:34 PM > Subject: [MN-BROWN COUNTY] Re: MNBROWN-D Digest V03 #39 > > > > In a message dated 10/5/03 12:02:26 PM Central Daylight Time, > > [email protected] writes: > > > > > Hans-Georg Boyken > > > Ostfriesland-Society of Iowa, Inc. > > > > > > > Is there online access to the data you have so far? If not, do you plan > to > > have it at some time? Any other details? > > > > Thanks, > > Anne > > > > Researching: Asche, Ahlenstorf > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Dear Listmembers, The old German newspaper "Ostfriesische Nachrichten" was published by Pastor L. Hündling [Huendling} in 1882 in Iowa as a connecting paper between the people in the new American settlements and the old homeland with news and events in Ostfriesland and the "New World". Later you could find this newspaper all over the U.S. and Ostfriesland. For the period between 1882 and 1915 the issues were microfilmed around 20 - 30 years ago. According to a descendant of Pastor Huendling about 10 years ago, most of the issues between 1916 and 1971 got lost on the way to a processing center to be microfilmed. Besides Rev. Kenneth DeWall and others, who published in the past some indexes of (only) obituaries, we started in 1997 reading each newspaper for 1882 - 1915 and 1916 - 1971 (single issues) from the front to the back and taking all of the personal data in obituaries and local news into computer files. We added also interesting stories about the events in the New World - especially for the German readers -. So far we have listed 10,300 names of deceased between 1882 and 1915 plus 12,300 names of relatives, and until 1971 only 2,000 deceased / 5,000 relatives. Now we are looking for issues of this newspaper between 1916 and 1971. The undersigned would appreciate your answer if you have access to those issues. We have the microfilms from Crest Information Technologies and Heritage Crest, both in Cedar Rapids, IA. Most of the single issues after 1916 are scattered all over the U.S. and Germany. We guess, maybe finding them in the attics, etc. of old East Frisian settlements in the States. Thank you very much in advance for your help in preserving the data. Sincerely, Hans-Georg Boyken Ostfriesland-Society of Iowa, Inc. [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/105.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you George!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/105.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Chris, I'll e-mail you what info I have.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/105.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi George, Any info you would like to share is welcome. I am new to this sight, so I am not sure how all of this works. Is it possible for you to send info to me via email? [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HGB.2ACE/105.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Chris, do you have an e-mail add? If sI will send you all info I have on the Zerens. George [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HGB.2ACE/105.3.1 Message Board Post: Yes, please, Zins and siblings, family stories etc.