Eleven friends from Schulenburg area posed around a keg of beer, circa 1900. They are identified as John Nordhausen, Alfred Wolters, Bill Voelkel, Henry Skarke, “Old” Kleiber, Christian Gabler, “Old” Miksch, Emil Schultz Sr., Stanislav Becvar, Franz Rabel and Huebner (a shoemaker). Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission
Grand Jollification in La Grange By Gary E. McKee
The night of Friday, Aug. 5, 1887 saw a bonfire built on the La Grange square, anvils were fired off until 11 p.m., crowds of citizens were laughing and hooting in several languages. The La Grange Brass Band was out in full force. Eloquent speeches were made by Senator Lane, Congressma…
