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The second Schobermesse committee consisted of several members whose contributions to
the affairs of the Section were significant. Among these men were: John Hansen, Henry Wietor,
Mich Simon, Henry Miller, Nic Niesen, Hubert Hostert, J.P. Jeager, Nic. Blatz, George
Spanier, William Frey, Edward Linden, Nic Thill, August Mootz, John Grolig, William
Maguil, Eugene Wiltgen, Math Goerens, Anton Beaufils, Fred Glody and William Jaeger.
The festivities started with a parade to Karthauser's grove from the Section's meeting hall
then located at 4310 East Ravenswood Avenue. A welcoming address by President Hengesch was
followed with an address by Matt Huss, L.B.A. Grand President. For entertainment there was
dancing, sack racing, goat riding, egg treading, weight lifting, merry-go-round and tree climbing.
The latter consisted of scaling a greased pole at the top of which were hung many valuable prizes.
In 1906, the Schobermesse was held
again at Ebert's and Karthauser's grove.
The President of Section 3 was Peter
Malget, the father of the Schobermesse.
John Hansen was Vice-President and
Nicholas Nilles, Recording Secretary.
Several additional members were added
to the 1906 Committee. They were: Nic
Center, Dr. JJ. Link, Ed Linden, J.P.
Sinner, Peter Reinberg, P. Michelau,
Henry Kransz, J.P. Karels, Peter Koob,
P. Reding, J.P. Kieffer, Anton Melsen,
George Spanier, Peter Winandy, Fred
Glody and Nick Wietor.
The size of the Schobermesse committee
indicated the festival's growing
popularity in the Luxembourg community.
Appointment to the committee was
an honor that many sought.
The 1906 festival treated the folks
to imported Wormeldinger Wine and
many of the same attractions as were
presented the year before. The program
book contained an article on the history
of Luxembourg from the year 53 B.C.
when Julius Caesar, under Fieldmarshal
Labienus, conquered the territory after
an eight year battle.
By 1908, the section had a membership
of 350. They met monthly at 4310
East Ravenswood Avenue. By this time,
the Section had organized the Luxembourger
Dramatic Club and the Luxembourger
Harmonic. The Dramatic Club
consisted of members: Joe Winandy, Nick
Schobermesse, Section 3 L.B.A. —1907 Flam, Nic Karthauser, Anton Flam,
(Baumkkttem) Anton Obladen, Joseph La Plume, Peter
Malget, W. Clesen, J.P. Michaels, Frank
Koob, Anton Lorang, Peter Weimeschkirch, J.P. Conrad, W. Welter, Hubert Hostert, and
Martin Jaques. Officers of the Harmonie Music were: Mr. J.P. Jaeger as President, Nic
Thilmany as Vice President, Marshal, Tony Tres, Director, Julius Schloss, Secretary, Nic
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