Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 30, 1883 An interesting and important document was read by General F. a. ROZIER before the Missouri Historical Society at their meeting in the Polytechnic of St. Louis, June 19. The paper embodies the history of the French dominion in North America from the time the daring fishermen of Brittany and Normandy landed at New Foundland in 1504 to ply their dangerous trade, until the surrender of Montreal to the English in 1700, and sets forth in glowing language the gallant deeds of the sons of sunny France. The document is remarkable for its historical profundity and elegance of style. The young knight of industry, Frank RYAN, who entered the parsonage in the German Settlement a couple of Sundays ago and stole a collection of curiious coins from Father PIGGE, was brought up before Judge THOMAS last Wednesday morning and, seeing no way out of his difficulty, plead guilty and was sentenced to two years in the pen. Sheriff NAUMAN, accompanied by his deputy, Chas. MEYER, took the culprit on board the Ste. Genevieve last Wednesday night to deliver him to the warden of the State prison at Jefferson City. The annual examination of the pupils of Ste. Genevieve Parochial School, Boys Intermediate and Primary Departments, was held on Wednesday last, during the forenoon. The boys were examined by their respective teachers, Sister Eusebius and Sister Walburga. The classes acquitted themselves very well in Christian Doctrine, Mental Arithmetic, Geography, U.S. History, Practical Arithmetic, Spelling, Reading and bookkeeping. In the First Class, Masters Freddie LaGRAVE and Frank BAUM answered creditably. Their bookkeeping blanks were very neatly and accurately written. Next in point of merit in the Intermediate Class were Masters Willie GUIGNON and Eddie MOREAU. In Sister Walburga's room the best pupils were Masters Frank WHITLOCK, Edwin GUIGNON, Leon VORST, Willie BOVERIE, Willie GEILER and Antoine BELTRAMI.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 30, 1883 Mr. Jos. BIESER of New Offenburg, while riding home from Jos. VAETH's blacksmith's shop on the Plank Road last Tuesday, fell from his horse and broke his left arm close above the wrist. Mr. S.B. DONZE took him to Dr. KRATZSCH's office where the wounded man received the necessary attention. The following change has been made on the postal route between DeSoto and Ste. Genevieve: Leave Ste. Genevieve Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 P.M.; arrive at DeSoto by 12 M next day; leave DeSoto Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 P.M.; arrive at Ste. Genevieve by 12 M next day. The storm of Thursday morning before last played havoc with William SIEBERT of Lawrenceton, taking the roofs with several rounds of logs off his barn and granary and uprooting a great deal of valuable timber. What of his wheat crop had been spared by the Hessian fly and the severe frosts of last winter was laid low by the storm. There is a movement on foot to hold a meeting of the property holders and renters of the Big Field on the 8th of July for the purpose of considering the expediency of erecting cams along the bottom lands from further inundations. This is a laudable enterprise and ought to be responded to by all who are interested in the saving of the low lands from the ravages of the water, now too frequently occurring. The 4th of July celebration and picnic in ROZIER's Grove, inaugurated by the Progressive Cornet Band, promises to be a grand success in every way as it deserves to be. The festival will begin with a grand parade through the streets in the morning and the picnic grounds will be made the scene of a match game of base ball between the Ste. Genevieve boys and a club from St. Louis, in the afternoon. The excursion boat "Chas. P. Chouteau," is expected from St. Louis. All who are desirous of enjoying the 4th to their hearts' content, shold attend this celebration. They will never regret it. Come one! Come all! Someone wants to know who is the highest officer, a sheriff acting as a deputy constable or a constable acting as a deputy sheriff. We do not claim any knowledge of the laws of etiquette but would suggest that if both act as such deputies at the same time, there can be no doubt that the right of precedency is on the side of the constable. At Harrisonville, Ill., the graveyard was caving in at a rapid rate last week. A few years ago, this graveyard was many rods distant from the river bank, but the river has made such inroad of late that it has at last reached the silent resting place of the departed. It was reported that the grave of Mr. HARLOWE, the founder of the place, was in danger of being swallowed by the hungry element in Thursday last week. The same state of affairs is to be observed all along the bottom fields of the Mo. side.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 30, 1883 Everybody eats it - WILKINSON's Celebrated Ice Cream. Mr. George NAUMAN has returned from St. Louis and is endeavoring to settle up his business affairs in a satisfactory manner. Farmington Times Mr. Gustavus BURGERT cut his wheat last Sunday and, to make sure that it would be safe from the "Father of Waters," stacked it on WILLIAMSON's Hill. Many others saved their wheat in a similar manner. Ste. Genevieve county may justly be proud of having a weather prophet who really predicted this overflow. Compared with him, such fellows as Vennor, Wiggins, Tice and Hazen are but silly imposters. Mr. Frank NICHOLSON, the efficient superintendent of the copper furnace, has returned from Arizona where he has been sojourning for the last few months looking after mining interests there, and is again at his old post at the furnace. Mr. John L. BOVERIE will close his store on the 4th from 9 o'clock in the morning. Mr. LaGRAVE tells us that he had in June of 1844, a mark cut in the bluff above Little Rock showing the highest stage of water in that year. Mr. F. NICHOLSON, Supt. of the Copper Furnace verified the mark and found it to be about 8 feet 9 inches above the present stage. A second hand cook Stove for sale, cheap. Inquire at Gottlieb KAMMERER's tin shop on Main Street, south of ROZIER & JOKERST's store. A Genius is reported as having made a water mark on the side of a flat boat last week. When he examined his mark next morning, he exclaimed triumphantly: "Now all danger is past, the river is stationary!" That man ought to be on the Mississippi River Commission. Our friend Valeri GISI presented us a basket of peaches that looked as if grown for the purpose of inviting one's appetite. They were of the cling stone kind and their cheek, lovely as a maiden's, seemed to say, "come and take a bite." The Cone Mills stopped last Wednesday and will probably suspend operations for a month or six weeks. Shortly after the works had been stopped, it was discovered that there was water in the elevator, which probably had found its way through the light sandy ground overlying the rock ledge on which the mill stands.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 30, 1883 LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Ste. Genevieve, Mo., June 29, 1883. BADER, Jos. - CASTEMAN, D. - CRUMP, Emily - FISHER, Andrew - GRASS, Caroline - GRASS, Theodore - GEILER, Emily - HOGPEL, Richard - JOHNSON, Robert - KEICHNER, Lorenz - LUITON, A. - LaCHANCE, Pelagie - LEFEBU, O. - McGAEGOR, Collen - McHENRY, L. - McKENNEY, James - PONCHOT, Cecelia - ROBERTS, J. - TOOKER, L.L. - WATTS, Abram. Persons calling for letters in the above list will please say "Advertised."

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 A little son made his appearance at the residence of Charles REHM, Friday before last, but only for a brief stay, for on the very next day he took his departure to be enrolled among the angels. William VORST, brother of Joe VORST the jovial proprietor of the Southern Hotel, died near Essen, Germany, on the first of June, at the age of 55 years. He leaves a widow and nine children, all in easy circumstances.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 MARRIED: By Rev. F.X. WEISS, at the residence of the groom's mother, Mr. Louis WILDER to Miss Mary BASLER, on Tuesday, June the 20th, 1883. The best wishes of the Herald to the happy couple.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 A little daughter stopped at the residence of Frank KLEIN Jr., last Sunday morning and Frank feels quite dignified. Accept our congratulations, Frank. A little son made his appearance at the residence of Charles REHM, Friday before last, but only for a brief stay, for on the very next day he took his departure to be enrolled among the angels.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ACADEMY Annual Commencement Wednesday last was a gala day at the convent. Its hall was filled with one of the best audiences that can be mustered from even the refined society of Ste. Genevieve. It was a well-dressed, intelligent, and appreciative audience. The occassion was the 26th annual commencement of St. Francis de Sales Academy, a well-know and popular institution ably conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The programme was long and very interesting, the selections being of a high order. The quality of the various efforts made by the fair young students plainly demonstrates two facts: 1st, that the aim of the institution, educationally, is far higher than the ordinary standard, 2nd, that the present staff is composed of finely educated and skillful instructors. It will be a misfortune to our city if the splendid facilities for a real and thorough education which the convent now affords is not taken full advantage of. We have little doubt that at the beginning of next school year this deserving academy will be hard pressed to find accommodations for its students. We are much mistaken about the intellectual calibre of the good citizens of Ste. Genevieve, if such should prove to be the case. The elocutionary pieces, were rendered with animation, expression, and, when suitable, with dramatic action. Miss Marie STANTON recited "Gualbetto's Victory," in which an exciting contest between two inimical warriors, a strife to the death, was cleverly portrayed. The sudden transition from a death struggle to a soothing, penitential scene was pleasingly performed by this talented young lady. Miss Ida COX's rendition of "Mary, Queen of Scots" was so well done, that although a lengthy piece, it held the audience fast in silent attention from beginning to end. In the dignified dramatic action necessary to such an elocutionary selection, Miss COX figured admirably. Her bearing was confident, her gestures were appropriate, and her voice was clear and full. A class of young ladies spoke, in concert, the piece: "Erin's Flag," and acquitted themselves very creditably. Miss Maria LaGRAVE, recited "Le Printemps (Spring)," Miss Odile JANIS delivered "Conseils a un Enfant," (Advice to a child.) Miss Irma ANDRE also recited "L'ccole (the school.)" All three were brief and in the French tongue, intelligable only to the initiated, but very prettily rendered for such young children. Of the musical portion of the programme it were difficult to exaggerate the praises. Some of the instrumental selections were from the best productions of renowned classical composers. Miss Lulu NAUMAN's execution of "Les Huguenots de Meyerbeer" was a superior performance, and was awarded a round of applause. Miss Blanche HERTICH also rendered a fine operatic piece, "Il Trovatore," and in doing so proved that she is well endowed with musical talent. The other selections performed on the piano were the following: "Grand March Triumphale," Lulu NAUMAN and Melanie JANIS; "Black Key Mazurka," Maggie KEMPF, Lulu and Annie NAUMAN; "Coral Caves," a pretty solo and duet, Blanche HERTICH, Emma LeCOMPTE, and Maggie KEMPF; "Quidant's Grand Etude," (quartette) L. NAUMAN, M. JANIS, B. HERTICH, and Ella HARRIS; "Switzer's Farewell," E. LeCOMPTE, and was assisted on the Harp Celeste by M. STANTON, and on the guitar by Lulu NAUMAN; "Gypsy Polka," M. KEMPF, E. HARRIS, A. NAUMAN, M. ROZIER, M. BOGY, C. MEYERS, A. BURCH, and L. NAUMAN; "Belfsario," (Fantasia) L. NAUMAN, E. LeCOMPTE, and B. HERTICH; and at the finale, "Honeysuckle March," Jessie MENARD, A. NAUMAN, F.HARRIS, A. BURCH, M. KEMPF, M. BOGY, E. BOGY, and, melodeon, E. LeCOMPTE, guitar, L. NAUMAN, harp celeste, M. STANTON. In vocal music the following class songs were sung: "The Spider and the Fly," in which Miss Irma ANDRE's mellow voice was heard with very great pleasure by all; "Meine Heimath," (My Home) a chorus in German; "Music of the Birds" and "Good Night." Some of this class singing was quite harmonious, and in good time. "Only a Dream of Home," a lovely song rendered by M. KEMPF, J. MENARD and M. STANTON, in good style. Miss KEMPF's sweet soprano voice in the leading part evinced qualities which, if further cultivated to their extent, will bring her distinction. A "Medley of Airs," on the harp celeste, by L. NAUMAN, was given toward the close. For so young a lady as Miss NAUMAN, she displays rare talent in music, together with a good mastery of the mechanical difficulties of performance. Immediately prior to the conclusion of this very effective and interesting entertainment, the principal event of the afternoon occurred. This was the awarding of a fine gold medal to the graduate, Miss Emma LeCOMPTE. It was presented with a few well-chosen words of praise and admonition to the talented young recipient by Rev. F.X. WEISS. The young lady then read her valedictory. During its reading she was so overcome with emotion as to be scarcly able to finish its perusal. "Die Tungenden," (The Virtues), a dialogue in German, was rendered by Annie ANDRE, Clara MEYERS, Minnie VIEH, Marie VORST and Irma ANDRE. At it's close two bouquets were given to Father WEISS. Bearing the youthfulness of the fair students in mind, we must conclude by declaring that each and every one of them has reason to be proud of her share in the exercises last Wednesday afternoon. Several of the young ladies, expecially Misses LeCOMPTE and L. NAUMAN received bouquets from their friends.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 A terrific thunder and windstorm swept over Ste. Genevieve early on Thursday morning. At about two o'clock. "The upper air burst into life! And a hundred fire flags sheen, To and fro' they were hurried about! Like waters shot from some high crag, The lightening fell with never a jag, A rive steep and wide." The storm did much harm, tearing down fences, breaking down trees and carrying out-houses from their foundations. When Mr. A. BUBE returned from town last Thursday with a reaper he had bought, he found the Establishment so high that in crossing the water came over the wagon and washed his 10 year old boy off. Mr. BUBE did not miss the boy till a few minutes after; he jumped in and rescued his son, who had meanwhile reached a shallow place in the middle of the creek. As Mr. BUBE can not swim, the mystery is that he was not drowned. Our young folks are bound to have their fun on Sundays and their drinks too, for that matter. Last Sunday a jolly crowd, consisting of some of the members of the "Ste. Genevieve String Band" and others went out to Mr. Wm. HUBER's place in the German Settlement, to bring the newly wedded couple a serenade. It is unnecessary to add that they had a "good time", because Mr. HUBER and his amiable lady are noted for their generosity and hospitality. The party returned early -- the next morning. The "Nick Sauers" came up from Evansville last Sunday on an excursion trip. As it is forbidden in Ste. Genevieve to take a smile on Sunday, and no beverages being allowed on board, we doubt whether the company enjoyed themselves as they might have done, if the City of the Saints would not be so strict in enforcing the Sunday law. As, it is, if the outside heathen looses his way here, on the Lord's day, he is obliged, nilly-willy, to take his chance of being converted to the temperance cause before he escapes. Sometimes this kind of thing makes the people moral, and sometimes it don't. The excursion party, however, made the best of the situation and Mr. WEHNER's summer garden being handy and sodawater and lemonade not being prohibited, they managed to pass the time as pleasantly as was possible under the circumstances. The captain paid our sanctum a visit during his stay and expressed his wish to bring up an excursion on the 4th if possible. Just received, 20 pails of Home Spun Twist Smoking Tobacco cheaper than ever before. Mrs. J. FALK & SON.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 Last Thursday, Mr. HOOVER of Bloomsdale was driving a cow into his yard, while Mrs. HOOVER opened the gate for him, when the animal suddenly turned upon her, hooking her in the abdomen. As the lady is enciente, the wound is probably fatal. Felix LeCOMPTE, the jolly book-keeper at the Cone Mills couldn't join the merry company on the trip to Mrs. Wm. HUBER's last Sunday. He was bespoken to assist as sponser at the christening of Mr. Philip ANDRE's child. The boys missed him. We see our friend Joseph N. SIMON toiling to embellish the outside of John L. BOVERIE's store, giving it a new coat of paint all over and setting off the front by a fine display sign. John evidently thinks that, as the interior is trim and orderly, the exterior ought to be tasty and inviting. Some of the farmers who have crops in the Big Common Field could be seen last Sunday as busy as bees building dams across the sloughs and low places in order to keep the water from inundating the crops. The so-called Cotton Woods and the lower portions of the Big Field were already covered with water on Monday and Tuesday. The river, however, rose steadily, carried the dams away, and overflowed a great many wheat and corn fields in the higher portions of the Big Field. Some of the farmers estimate their losses at sums ranging from $400 to $1,000. As these fields were partially planted by poor farmers who are more or less indebted to our business men, the losses are keenly felt by the merchant as by the farmer. A GRAND 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION! A grand picnic and Festival will be given at St. Mary, on July 4th, for the benefit of the Catholic Church, to which all are cordially invited. Little Leo VORST and Bennie ROZIER had quite a surprise party last Sunday. The donkey which is a recent acquisition at the Southern and usually a very gentle animal, has been their favorite saddle horse ever since his arrival and many a time have they enjoyed the pleasure of equestrian exercise on his patient back. Last Sunday, when they took their usual airing on donkey-back, Little Gray got it into his head that they were very small boys indeed and he might as well have a little fun of his own. The consequence was that "his head went down and his heels flew up," and our two little heroes found themselves undonkeyed, so to speak, and sprawling on the ground. Outside of a few scratches, they sustained no injury. The public school closed last Thursday with the usual examination. The examination embraced all the branches usually taught in the public schools and was attended by a number of ladies and gentlemen, patrons of the school and other visitors interested in education. The pupils acquitted themselves in a creditable manner. A large and well-selected stock of Clothing just received direct from Chicago at C.A. HERTER's.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 Pears are -- not ripe, but the boys eat them. If anybody can beat our weather prophet, trot him out. Our weather prophet predicted an overflow and here she is. John GODAIR writes us that the wheat crop in Monroe, Ill., promises but a poor yield. Ed SEYSSLER's family store looks much better since KOEHLER & KLEIN put a new coat of paint on it. The public school for colored children will close on next Tuesday with the customary examination. Last Saturday was the hottest day this summer; our thermometer crawled up to 97 degrees in the shade. We hear that Louis, the son of Louis ISENMAN of DeSoto, formerly of Ste. Genevieve, disappeared some three weeks ago and can nowhere be found. A Rail Road from Sparta to Ste. Genevieve is almost a certainty, as a syndicate of capitalists have bought coal lands near Sparta and intend to build a road to the river. The storm of Thursday morning blew down one of the chimney tops on ROZIER's store, the mass falling upon the roof and crashing through; even the rafters were broken by the violence of the fall. Philip STAAB commenced to harvest his wheat last Tuesday. He does not complain about the quality, considering that his farm is a very old one, and the land much worn and washed off. Father HUETTLER of Bloomsdale sends us word that the picnic, advertised in our last issue as to be held on the 4th of July, has been postponed till the first of September, of which our readers will please take notice. Mrs. A. WITTEMEYER respectfully informs the public that she has just returned from the city with a full line in all branches of millinery and fancy goods, including laces, hosiery, fans, etc. Give her a call and examine her goods and prices. Joe WOERNER was as good as his word and sent the box of champagne, which he had lost in a bet with Chas. ROTTLER. Charley thought it a good time to let the christening come off, and accordingly, the ceremony took place on Sunday. Twenty-four children were damitted to the first communion at the St. Joseph's Church on the German Settlement, last Sunday including children belonging to the Church of St. Mary in the Vineyard, as at persent there is no priest stationed at that place.

Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 23, 1883 LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Ste. Genevieve, Mo., June 22, 1883. BLODGETT, Wm. H. - BROEDER, Charles - GOVRO, Jos. - HAUCK, Gottfried - LOIDA, Albert - McKINNEY, Jas. E. - MUEHLHAUSLER, Katie - NORRIS, George - ROBERTS, John - STEIGER, Florian - STEIGER, George - TOLBERT, Pinkie - WEBER, John. Persons calling for letters in the above list will please say "Advertised."

I haven't seen any Fr. FIGGE, at all, and I've spent some time this morning searching back thru all the copies that I have, to see if I've made a mistake in the spelling of the name. I've only found Fr. PIGGE. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "B. Warner" <bkwofc@i1.net> To: <MOSTEGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [MOSTEGEN] 16 June 1883/Ste. Genevieve Herald/Misc II > If it is, they sure spelled his name wrong for a long time. I've went > through several years worth of old Ste. Genevieve newspapers myself and I > don't think I've ever seen a Fr. Figge referred to. It's always Fr. > Pigge. Maybe there was a Fr. Figge too, but I don't recall seeing that. > Sue has typed more transcripts than I have. Maybe she can let us know if > she's ever seen reference to a Fr. Figge. > Bettye > > > > > > Isn't the Father Pigge mentioned quite often really supposed to be Father > > Figge? > > > > william resinger <wresinger001@charter.net> wrote:Ste. Genevieve Herald > > Ste. Genevieve, Mo. > > Saturday, June 16, 1883 > > > > > > On Sunday morning last, while Father PIGGE, of St. Joseph's church, was > > saying low mass, a sneak thief entered his residence, opened his writing > > desk and pocketed 15 pieces of money, mostly foreign coin, valued at about > > $10. As soon as the theft was discovered, a posse of men, consisting of > > Anton ECKERT, John and Christ. GREMMINGER, F.J. HUCK and Louis JOKERST, > > went > > in pursuit of the rascal, following his trail to the vicinity of August > > SCHILLI's farm, where he was apprehended. He was searched and the stolen > > money found in his pockets. He did not deny the theft, but said that he > > was > > compelled to steal because he could find no work and was very destitute. > > He > > gives his name as Frank RYAN, claims to be of Irish descent and, to judge > > from his white hands, has done very little work in his life. He had a > > razor, pocket knife, box of matches, ball of twine, 2 silk handkerchiefs > > and > > a memorandum book in his pockets. > > He was brought to Ste. Genevieve and delivered over intothe coustody of > > the sheriff. On Monday he waived preliminary examination, and is now in > > the > > county hotel. As he answers the description of one Elijah HENSON, who is > > wanted by the authorities of Carrolton, Greene Co., Ill., for murder, and > > for whose capture a $400 reward is offered, Sheriff NAUMAN telegraphed to > > the sheriff of that county to come and identify him. On tuesday night he > > arrived, saw the man, and declared him not the party wanted; he left again > > on Wednesday morning. > > > > > > > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== > > The Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri MOGenWeb page is at > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostegen/ > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== > > The Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri MOGenWeb page is at > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostegen/ > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== > To contact the listowner, send mail to pastrackers@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

If it is, they sure spelled his name wrong for a long time. I've went through several years worth of old Ste. Genevieve newspapers myself and I don't think I've ever seen a Fr. Figge referred to. It's always Fr. Pigge. Maybe there was a Fr. Figge too, but I don't recall seeing that. Sue has typed more transcripts than I have. Maybe she can let us know if she's ever seen reference to a Fr. Figge. Bettye > Isn't the Father Pigge mentioned quite often really supposed to be Father > Figge? > > william resinger <wresinger001@charter.net> wrote:Ste. Genevieve Herald > Ste. Genevieve, Mo. > Saturday, June 16, 1883 > > The adjourned term of the Circuit Court which was set for next Wednesday > will be held by Judge THOMAS if the Judge, who some time ago fell from his > horse, is well enough to travel. The "BEARD Case" for the trail of which > this session was called could not be tried by Judge FOX as he is related > to > some of the interested parties. > > Mr. Wm. ROTH, of the German Settlement, has a natural curiosity; a lamb > with > three legs and - two tails. At least, he says it looks like it; one of the > hind legs is so short that it is good for no other earthly use but to wag > with, it being shorter than the tail. If any of our enterprising young men > should take it into their heads to start an old curiosity shop, that lamb > might be made serviceable as the nucleus, so to speak, around which to > gather the collection. > > The members of the "Progressive Cornet Band" are as busy as bees, getting > ready for their Grand Picnic in GROBE's Grove on the 4th. New pieces are > rehearsed, a band wagon is being painted in fine style, their new and > tasty > parade uniforms are receiving the finishing touches, mammoth posters are > scattered all over the country and, to judge from these and other > preparations, it cand be safely stated that this will be one of the > grandest > 4th of July celebrations that we have had here for some time. > > HE IS DANGEROUS > Louis SCHAEFER, a boy of about 12 years and living on the Plank Road near > the city limits, got into a difficulty with a neighbor's boy, LAROSE, and, > having inflicted a punishment on the same, drew down on him a sound > thrashing which was administered last Sunday evening by LAROSE's bigger > brother. This put SCHAEFER into such a rage that he went and got a > shot-gun, the contents of which he emptied into LAROSE's house in rather > dangerous proximity to the spot where the family was sitting. L.D. > THURMAN, > the city Marshal, promptly took charge of the young culprit but let him > go, > upon the recommendation of our good-hearted mayor, who fined him $1 and > costs last Monday. > > 4TH OF JULY PICNIC > The citizens of Bloomsdale will > celebrate the 4th of July in magni- > ficent style by a grand picnic, at > which everything will be done to > make the occassion one of rejoicing. > A splendidn dinner will be served; > price 25 cents. Neighbors and > friends of the congregation from > far and near are expected and will > be cordially welcomed. > > On Sunday morning last, while Father PIGGE, of St. Joseph's church, was > saying low mass, a sneak thief entered his residence, opened his writing > desk and pocketed 15 pieces of money, mostly foreign coin, valued at about > $10. As soon as the theft was discovered, a posse of men, consisting of > Anton ECKERT, John and Christ. GREMMINGER, F.J. HUCK and Louis JOKERST, > went > in pursuit of the rascal, following his trail to the vicinity of August > SCHILLI's farm, where he was apprehended. He was searched and the stolen > money found in his pockets. He did not deny the theft, but said that he > was > compelled to steal because he could find no work and was very destitute. > He > gives his name as Frank RYAN, claims to be of Irish descent and, to judge > from his white hands, has done very little work in his life. He had a > razor, pocket knife, box of matches, ball of twine, 2 silk handkerchiefs > and > a memorandum book in his pockets. > He was brought to Ste. Genevieve and delivered over intothe coustody of > the sheriff. On Monday he waived preliminary examination, and is now in > the > county hotel. As he answers the description of one Elijah HENSON, who is > wanted by the authorities of Carrolton, Greene Co., Ill., for murder, and > for whose capture a $400 reward is offered, Sheriff NAUMAN telegraphed to > the sheriff of that county to come and identify him. On tuesday night he > arrived, saw the man, and declared him not the party wanted; he left again > on Wednesday morning. > > > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== > The Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri MOGenWeb page is at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostegen/ > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== > The Ste. 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It really was Father Pigge!!!!!!

That's really strange because there was also a Rev. Edwin H. Figge that died in 1999 and his funeral was from the Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve. He also had two brothers that were priests. My Grandmother, Katherine Basler knew the family. Thanks for the information. Louise Wade <lwade@erols.com> wrote:It really was Father Pigge!!!!!! ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== To contact the listowner, send mail to pastrackers@earthlink.net ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

thought I would just see but did give you a chuckle

Listers, I have a favor to ask. My computer crashed a few weeks ago. Just before it crashed, I had sent my GEDCOM to a friend. Yesterday, I got it back. Unfortunately, somehow the transfer back and forth caused it to loose all my sources and my notes. I still have all the names and dates and memos. What I need is if I have sent you a file/report/GEDCOM since 29 Jan 2003 and you still have it, would you be so kind as to send it back to me? Thank you so very much. Ann --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.717 / Virus Database: 473 - Release Date: 7/8/04

I'm sorry, all, but I'm afraid you won't be able to view the letters. The bit about saying "advertised" was what was originally published in the paper about the letters in 1883. I doubt they are still there. :( ----- Original Message ----- From: "william resinger" To: Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 7:37 AM Subject: [MOSTEGEN] 19 May 1883/Ste. Genevieve Herald/Letter List > Ste. Genevieve Herald > Ste. Genevieve, Mo. > Saturday, May 19, 1883 > > LIST OF LETTERS > > Letters remaining in the Post Office at Ste. Genevieve, Mo., May 18, 1883. > > BOYER, Sam - BASLER, Felisti - BEANMAN, Caroline - BELL, Mary - BEAUMAN, > L. - BAUMSTARCK, W. - HAFNER, Jos. Doc. - KUHN, George - ROTH, Josephine - > RIMBACH, N. - TYLER, Jos. R. - YERGIN, Mrs. > > Persons calling for letters in the above list will please say "Advertised." > > ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== The Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri MOGenWeb page is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostegen/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 Valerie Holifield www.holifieldweb.net www.stegenevieve.net

Isn't the Father Pigge mentioned quite often really supposed to be Father Figge? william resinger <wresinger001@charter.net> wrote:Ste. Genevieve Herald Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Saturday, June 16, 1883 The adjourned term of the Circuit Court which was set for next Wednesday will be held by Judge THOMAS if the Judge, who some time ago fell from his horse, is well enough to travel. The "BEARD Case" for the trail of which this session was called could not be tried by Judge FOX as he is related to some of the interested parties. Mr. Wm. ROTH, of the German Settlement, has a natural curiosity; a lamb with three legs and - two tails. At least, he says it looks like it; one of the hind legs is so short that it is good for no other earthly use but to wag with, it being shorter than the tail. If any of our enterprising young men should take it into their heads to start an old curiosity shop, that lamb might be made serviceable as the nucleus, so to speak, around which to gather the collection. The members of the "Progressive Cornet Band" are as busy as bees, getting ready for their Grand Picnic in GROBE's Grove on the 4th. New pieces are rehearsed, a band wagon is being painted in fine style, their new and tasty parade uniforms are receiving the finishing touches, mammoth posters are scattered all over the country and, to judge from these and other preparations, it cand be safely stated that this will be one of the grandest 4th of July celebrations that we have had here for some time. HE IS DANGEROUS Louis SCHAEFER, a boy of about 12 years and living on the Plank Road near the city limits, got into a difficulty with a neighbor's boy, LAROSE, and, having inflicted a punishment on the same, drew down on him a sound thrashing which was administered last Sunday evening by LAROSE's bigger brother. This put SCHAEFER into such a rage that he went and got a shot-gun, the contents of which he emptied into LAROSE's house in rather dangerous proximity to the spot where the family was sitting. L.D. THURMAN, the city Marshal, promptly took charge of the young culprit but let him go, upon the recommendation of our good-hearted mayor, who fined him $1 and costs last Monday. 4TH OF JULY PICNIC The citizens of Bloomsdale will celebrate the 4th of July in magni- ficent style by a grand picnic, at which everything will be done to make the occassion one of rejoicing. A splendidn dinner will be served; price 25 cents. Neighbors and friends of the congregation from far and near are expected and will be cordially welcomed. On Sunday morning last, while Father PIGGE, of St. Joseph's church, was saying low mass, a sneak thief entered his residence, opened his writing desk and pocketed 15 pieces of money, mostly foreign coin, valued at about $10. As soon as the theft was discovered, a posse of men, consisting of Anton ECKERT, John and Christ. GREMMINGER, F.J. HUCK and Louis JOKERST, went in pursuit of the rascal, following his trail to the vicinity of August SCHILLI's farm, where he was apprehended. He was searched and the stolen money found in his pockets. He did not deny the theft, but said that he was compelled to steal because he could find no work and was very destitute. He gives his name as Frank RYAN, claims to be of Irish descent and, to judge from his white hands, has done very little work in his life. He had a razor, pocket knife, box of matches, ball of twine, 2 silk handkerchiefs and a memorandum book in his pockets. He was brought to Ste. Genevieve and delivered over intothe coustody of the sheriff. On Monday he waived preliminary examination, and is now in the county hotel. As he answers the description of one Elijah HENSON, who is wanted by the authorities of Carrolton, Greene Co., Ill., for murder, and for whose capture a $400 reward is offered, Sheriff NAUMAN telegraphed to the sheriff of that county to come and identify him. On tuesday night he arrived, saw the man, and declared him not the party wanted; he left again on Wednesday morning. ==== MOSTEGEN Mailing List ==== The Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri MOGenWeb page is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostegen/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237