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The genesis of any ethnic organization is rooted in the desires of its members to revive, in a new setting, fading memories of old lands, customs and traditions. The catalyst for banding together was the strangeness of their new world with its new language, customs and traditions. The Luxembourg immigrants to America were no different than those who came before them and those who would come after them. America required that the disparate Luxembourg settlements, then located in Port Washington, Dubuque, Remsen, Escanaba, Rollingstone, New York and Chicago come together periodically to share their heritage. It was a tremendous undertaking for an immigrant family to establish itself in a new home, find jobs and become a part of its new community. Many of the people were not familiar with the English language and it was important that the newcomers find aid and comfort in meeting with people from their native Luxembourg. In the 1880's several Luxembourg clubs were started in different American cities. Some of these so called "Luxembourg Benefit Societies" were established in Williamsburg, NY, Chicago, IL, St. Paul, MN and Dubuque, IA. One of the purposes of these clubs was to start a death benefit fund, which would be payable to the surviving spouse. However, because sound insurance mortality tables were not available, the death benefit funds became depleted and the societies eventually dissolved. The Luxembourg Brotherhood of America was not the first Chicago organization of Luxembourgers. In 1885, the Luxembourg Independent Club was organized and its membership was open to all Luxembourg immigrants in Chicago and its suburbs. The meetings were well attended, but the way in which those meetings were conducted would give rise to the organization whose centennial we celebrate. A dispute arose between those who favored meetings conducted in accord with rules of parliamentary procedure and those who favored a more relaxed meeting. Those who favored the latter were the newest immigrants whose exposure to strict adherence to rules and procedures was truly alien. Disagreements arose between these factions and those who favored a more relaxed approach held a meeting in the tavern of John Hankes, located at Halsted St. near Archer Avenue, for a discussion of their grievances. Present at that meeting were: Michael Unsen, Nick Stirn, Bernard Dieschbourg, John Schmit (from Kehlen, Luxembourg), Bernard Molitor (from Neumuehle, Luxembourg), Nick Manderscheid, Charles Puetz, and Nick Mersch (from Bauschleiden, Luxembourg). Mersch suggested that they organize a new Luxembourg club for those people living on the south side of Chicago. All present agreed to form a new club and John Hanks (from Schieren, Luxembourg) donated $1.50 to buy the postal cards which were used to notify the Luxembourgers living on the South side of its formation. The invitations were issued, and on October 23, 1887, an organization meeting was held with John Schmit presiding. On that day, the club was organized and the following officers were elected for the balance of the year: President John Schmit Vice President Nick Stirn Secretary Nick Mersch Treasurer Michael Unsen Present at the meeting were 25 men who paid the 25 cents initiation fee and joined the club. The treasury now had a fund of $6.25. A committee consisting of Bernard Dieschbourg, John Diederich and John Hankes was appointed to draft a constitution. Orders were issued to announce the formation of the new club in the "Staatszeitung" and in the "Arbeiterzeitung" newspapers. A meeting was held on November 6, 1887. At this meeting, additional time was
given the constitutional committee, and Nick Cigrang, Edward Turmes (from Hosingen, Luxembourg) and John Schmit were added to it. At the third meeting, held Christmas Day, 1887, the Constitution Committee gave the society its official name, "Luxembourg Bruderbund." After adoption of the Constitution, the following officers were elected: President Vice President Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee John Diederich John Schmit Nick Mersch Nick Cigrang Bernard Dieschbourg Nick Stirn John Hankes Peter Hubing John Diederich — 1st President The new organization's first social gathering was a Luxembourg Brotherhood dance, held in January 1888. A profit of $36.25 was earned, and the addition of several dues paying members swelled the balance in the Treasury to $103.45. By February, , the Luxembourg Bruderbund consisted of 28 members. They were: Jacob Alken Nick Bonert Nick Cigrang John Diederich Bernard Dieschbourg J.B. Erpelding Henry Feiereisen Nick Feiereisen Nickolas Habig John Hankes Valentine Hankes Nick Hansen Peter Hubing Peter Lenz Nick Mersch J.P. Mootz W. Paultz John Schaak Math Schils John Schimberg Henry Schmalen John Schmit Nick Stirn H.E. Stirn Edward Turmes Michael Unsen Nickolas Weber Gustave Witwar In the Spring of 1888, the officers of the Bruderbund offered to host a joint picnic with the Luxembourg Independent Club which offer was rebuffed. An outing to Cedar Lake, Indiana was organized and was successful. The new Luxembourg organization had succeeded in overcoming the ridicule of the older Independent Club and had hosted two successful enterprises. The Bruderbund was here to stay. In the fall of 1888, in order to encourage new members to join, and to provide for a member's family upon his death, the officers applied for and recieved a certificate of incorporation from the State of Illinois. Dated December 8,1888, the charter reveals that the object of incorporation was to encourage "benevolence, charity and socialability." The first three directors of the newly organized Luxembourger Bruderbund were Nicholas Stirn, Peter Hubing, and John Hankes. The incorporators were John Diederich, Henry E. Stirn, Mathias Schils and Michael Lorang. By the end of December, 1888, the following additional members had joined: Peter Girten Jacques Hilger J.M. Lauf Nick Ludwig Nick Manderscheid Jacob Mathey Nickolas Michels Bernard Molitor Charles Puetz Henry Reiff Pete Scholler W. Spanier Math Toekes George Trierweiler Nick Wagner Thomas Wagner Anton Wark News of the growing Bruderbund spread to other Luxembourg settlements in the midwest. In 1893, during the course of Chicago's World Fair, the Luxembourg Independent Club issued an invitation to all Luxembourg organizations in the United States to meet in Chicago on October 23, 1893 at Brand's Hall. Delegates were present from Dubuque, Winona, St. Paul, Shakopee, LaCrosse, Milwaukee and Detroit. John Ludwig from Winona, MN. was the presid-
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Page 5 and 6: Table of Contents I. Forward . . «
Page 7 and 8: Luxembourg Brotherhood of America G
Page 9 and 10: Message from The Grand Duke Septemb
Page 11 and 12: Albert J. Smith Mayor Mr. Stephen N
Page 13 and 14: Stephen N. Heinz 14th Grand Preside
Page 15: Luxembourg Brotherhood of America T
Page 19 and 20: ing officer and Nick Conner from Du
Page 21 and 22: Face Page of Insurance Charter, 190
Page 23 and 24: The 12th Annual L.B.A. Convention w
Page 25: Henry Dieschbourg 8th Grand Preside
Page 28 and 29: Officers, Luxembourg Youth Organiza
Page 30 and 31: Section 1 1st Row: Michael Grein, H
Page 32 and 33: Section 5 — Town of Lake, Chicago
Page 34 and 35: Section 11 1st Row: John Ries, Geor
Page 36 and 37: Section 17 Seated: Frank Wiard, Joh
Page 38 and 39: The Luxembourg Bowling League, circ
Page 40 and 41: AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR LUXEMBOURG R
Page 42 and 43: Harry Trausch — 12th Grand Presid
Page 44 and 45: 1951 Biennial Convention L.B.A., Sk
Page 46 and 47: Consul of Luxembourg Joseph J. Witr
Page 49 and 50: Six hundred people awaited the Gran
Page 51 and 52: for much the same reason — distan
Page 53 and 54: Bishop Leon Lommel with Hon. Richar
Page 55 and 56: Receiving line at Northwest Builder
Page 57 and 58: In 1978, Bishop of Luxembourg, Jean
Page 59 and 60: Grand Secretary Don Hansen, Grand T
Page 61 and 62: Their Royal Highnesses, Grand Duke
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Section 3 is, today, the oldest of
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For the balance of the summer of 19
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Schobermesse Certificate of Merit,
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Page One of the 1916 Schobermesse P
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The war in Europe and occupation by
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Nicholas Nilles, one of the foremos
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Members of Section 3's L.Y.O. Softb
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During his 50 year term, Mr. Nilles
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Members of the 1943 Schobermesse Co
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Harry Trausch, second from left, wi
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Section 3 gravesites at Memorial Pa
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Brummel Brothers, Inc. Insurance Un
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DJB Associates 405 N. Wabash Chicag
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hansen Skokie,
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McCarthy, Duffy, Neidhart & Snakard
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Section 8 Luxembourg Brotherhood of
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Section 21 Luxembourg Brotherhood o
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Typeset Offset, Inc. 54 West Hubbar
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Western Savings and Loan Associatio
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Section 8 was organized on February
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Charlie Schwind died two years ago.
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Living Charter Members at the time
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William Hellman (married to Rosemar
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chilly day, about one hundred peopl
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Two unidentified revelers at the 19
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1983 Section Outing to Arlington Pa
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George Tim Geminn (married to Jane
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PETER FUERTSCH—the top recruiter;
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Austrian Station 3504 North Elston
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Consul of Luxembourg and Mrs. Steph
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Icelandair Arlington Heights, Illin
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As with most of the sections residi
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charter members, eighteen identifie
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Anton Krier, Sr. Family, circa 1900
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George Busscher, Sr. (married to Ma
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the Haben family as a single family
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The United States can take an ounce
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"Doc" Sintzel to his friends and ne
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In 1940, Pat was elected President
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trained a "perfect" team of horses.
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LUXEMBURGER BROTHERHOOD Trustees: A
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In February, 1936, Illinois Governo
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In 1936, one could purchase a "Leon
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There are several sources from whic
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and "Oakton" 4. Armond King, as wel
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Hall, 6211 Lincoln Avenue, Morton G
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Germany, first with their mother, C
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while playing football at De La Sal
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In 1963, in celebration of Luxembou
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Organization as well as the Clerk o
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In 1950, and 1951, Henry N. Weber w
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Some of the most stalwart Section b
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Upon receiving his discharge in 196
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membership. In late 1969, George E.
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Dick and Patti Witry 'with Mary Ann
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of this essay, the contributions of
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lohrmann Chicag
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Ml H II m Theresa W. Murphy Prospec
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murphy Morton G
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According to the records of Section
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Schobermesse Award to Mike Loutsch,
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In the January 1933 meeting, Michae
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then proceeded to the Michael Leide
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Section 21 members planting the flo
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Name Section Aloysius H. (Al) Ammon
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Appendix 1 Officers of the Grand Lo
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Peter P. Kranz Eugene Huss John Mar
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Eichen, Mike Eischen, Gus Eischen,
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Mersch, Harold J. Mersch, John Mers
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Watgen, Nick J. Wattgen, John Weber
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Year Member Installed Damit, J. P.
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Member Lulling, John Luke, Ed Maas,
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Year Member Installed Trahan, Benja
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Name Biessmann, John Brod, Ambrose
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Name Heisler, Martin Hensel, Willia
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Name M Matchen, George Matchen, Joh
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Name T Tax, Edward Joseph Thilges,
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Members of Section 21 Luxembourg Br
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Year Name 1908 George Leider 1909 A
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Peter Puetz John Tilges Gustav Ever
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