Hi Phil Here's a tidbit. Mathias Spoeri was very active in the Turner movement and was one of the founders of the West Side Turner's Society. This club was formed in 1879 by members of the Schiller Club. It was primarily a social group but fostered art presentations by its members. Gymnastic classes were held there for the members (this was the common thread between all of the Turnverien clubs). They first had their exercises at Uhlrig's Cave (a famous drinking hole) and eventually built their building at the corner of Beaumont and Morgan (now Delmar) in 1880-81 at the site of a Baptist church. Good hunting Gary Stoltman Mercerville, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Philips Family Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:05 AM To: mo-stlouis-metro@rootsweb.com Subject: [MO-STLOUIS-METRO] Old, Old, Brewery Histories . . . Good Folks - Loudwig/Louis Spoeri started a brewery in St Louis probably around the mid-1800's (don't know the date) and apparently his brother-in-law Tobias Spengler was a partner. The name of the brewery was Louis Spoeri & Company. Louis died in 1858 and ultimately Tobias took over. Tobias, with a son and son-in-law renamed the brewery Bremen Brewing Company A brief history of that company is available through Google. Does anyone know anything about the original Louis Spoeri & Company? I have seen Louis' probate file. Also, can anyone locate obits for Louis Spoeri and his wife Christine Spengler, and Tobias Spengler? If pictures exist I would like copies as well; I will pay for reproduction and mailing I am not having much luck but it appears that St. Louis has wonderful resources available. Any and all help appreciated. Thank you, Phil ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MO-STLOUIS-METRO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message