Welcome, visitors, to the Arenzville website!
Welcome back, Arenzville fans! A couple years ago, I deleted the guestbook entry feature from this website because it was being abused by anonymous users. But many people missed the feature and have asked for a way to leave a message for others, so I'm going to try using this blog.
Readers are invited to use the features here, and I will monitor the entries (keep in mind that your contributions won't appear instantly because they will have to be approved by me, the blog editor, first).
Use the links below -- "Add Comment" -- to make an entry into the blog, or "View Comments" to read what others have said. I'm happy to hear from all of you and to provide a way to share your comments with others.
Readers are invited to use the features here, and I will monitor the entries (keep in mind that your contributions won't appear instantly because they will have to be approved by me, the blog editor, first).
Use the links below -- "Add Comment" -- to make an entry into the blog, or "View Comments" to read what others have said. I'm happy to hear from all of you and to provide a way to share your comments with others.
Molly -
Thanks for keeping this Burgoo information available to so many. I especially appreciate your recognition of Coach Kemp. As you can imagine, since his death there has been a wealth of stories shared among friends both here at the coffee shop and during the High School football game Friday night and by email from those far away. An idea is only just forming in my head, but is there a place for a blog of Coach Kemp memories here on this website?
Perhaps the Memorial service on Sunday would be an appropriate place to make an announcement to encourage all to share their thoughts and give the website address. Also offering to those not yet online to write and I'd be willing to enter their thoughts.
Again, thanks for representing the best of Arenzville -
Lori Burrus Greene
wife of Tim
mom to Griffin and Gannon
daughter of Tom and Marcy Burrus
granddaughter of Martin
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Excellent idea! I'll try to put this option into the blog (I'm still learning how to use this thing).
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Great job, Molly! Glad to see the Burgoo web site is still active. Looking forward to seeing the photos from Burgoo 2006!
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My ancestors came to Arenzville area from Germany in 1834. They settled 3 miles northeast of the future site of Arenzville. The platwork for the village of Arenzville would not be completed by Mr Francis Arenz for another 4 years.
Herman Lippert and Catherine Bates were born in the village of Eichelheim, kingdom of Hesse, Germany about 1810; they were married about 1827;and came to America in the year 1834. They brought with them three small sons, Emil (6), Herman (4), and William (2). Somewhere in mid ocean, a little daughter was born. They named her Alberdena, which was the name of the ship which she was born.
They boarded the ocean liner Alberdena at Havre, France and landed in New Orleans, where they took passage on a Mississippi River boat to St. Louis and from there on the Illinois River to Beardstown. Their ocean passage lasted nine weeks. They were part of a company of colonist who settled on a tract of land about 3 miles northeast of Arensville, Illinois. The plan of farming in common failed after a few years of trial and was abandoned.
After the Lippert family came to America, two more sons were born to them, Charles and George. In 1847 when George was quite young, both parents died; only a short time elapsing between their deaths.
Charles was reared by a family named Miller, and George by another family whose name was Wise. Charles enlisted in the Union army at the beginning of the Civil War, and died of measles during the service in the government hospital boat D:A January at Millikin's Bond, Louisiana.
George, as a small boy, was crippled by rheumatism. He was a teacher as a young man and later became a successful merchant in Chandlerville, Illinois. He never married.
Emil Lippert farmed and operated merchantile businesses at different times in Bath,Illinois.
Alberdina married John Musch and lived on a farm with their four children.
During the gold rush in 1852 Herman and William Lippert made the arduous 6 months journey to Marysville, California, by wagon train. They farmed while in California. By 1862 they returned to Illinois as they wished to marry, but there were no women in California. Their intentions were to take sail on the cow ship "Golden Gate", but arrived in San Francisco the day after it had sailed. Three days after it left harbor, it was overtaken by a storm and sank with all on board. Not one was saved.
The Lippert brothers sailed on an old tramp ship to Panama; rode the twenty-eight miles across the Isthmus on burros; took ship on the other side, and sailed on safely to Illinois. They both found young wives, but when the Lippert brothers wished to return to California, their young wives demurred, so they decided to remain in Illinois.
William, bought a farm near Snicarte, Illinois.
Herman bought a farm near Arensville, Illinois. This article was written by Lulu Lippert Nickel related to her by her father Herman Lippert.
If would love any additional information.
cgarrett@ncsa.uiuc.edu
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I am the great, great, great, granddaughter of Francis Arenz. My grandmother was Hope Arenz, daughter of William F. and Addie Arenz. My husband, Kenneth, and I visited Arenzville a couple of weeks ago to experience Burgoo. We live in Houston, Texas and we loved the small town atmosphere. I was hoping to meet some other Arenz descendents. I met Janice Fox and she was able to give me a lot of information. The reason I started researching Francis Arenz was to connect him with Abraham Lincoln. I was successful in this and learned he was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. I would love any information available and I'm willing to share what I have. I love Arenzville and plan to visit it again someday.
hooveydawn@infohwy.com
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Molly,
I visit the website often, and think you have done and continue to do a fantastic job. I found the slide show of the veterans very moving! I'm not sure what, but something in it reminded me of Shannon. Like Elvis, everyone knew him by the one name and I have never heard him refer to by anything else. How many of you remember getting a pop, soda pop this is, at his gas station? Who could ever forget his laugh?
I hope others will submit their thought on "I remember _____ ."
Thanks again, Molly!
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It was a real treat to go to Shannon's and pick out different flavors of soda from a cooler of glass bottles in ice water! He had all the possible flavors that existed at the time -- grape, strawberry, orange, root beer -- it was a kid's dream come true! It was just as wonderful as the selection of candy at Willie's. How lucky we were to be able to enjoy such simple pleasures!
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Lori,
My g-great grandfather's sister Eliza Ray Burrus died 9-30-1926 in Arenzville. Any relation to you? She was married to Thomas J. Burrus who died in Morgan, Illinois. I was wondering if you are related to her and if you are if you have any information on her and her parents.
Thanks!
Cheryl (Ray) Strahm
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Visiting the site brings back so many memories for me. I loved visiting my grandparents, Leo and Loretta Jones, as a child. I now live in Beaverton, Oregon and have two young daughters. My last visit was in 2005 and I did visit Arenzville to see my grandparents graves and that of my father, Harold Rourke. Enjoy the burgoo this year and hopefully my family can make it back one of these years so they can experience a wonderful time and the warmth of the people of Arenzville!
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Hello from Germany
Currently I am researching the Tritsch family who went from Germany to Arenzville, Cass Illinois. On my webpage are the information I already found about them. If there are any family members still living there and would like to contact me, my email address is badenroots@yahoo.com
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Great pics from the 2007 burgoo! Thanks!
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I am the Great Grandson son of Henry Gustave Lippert [Ruth Ella Lacey] of Bath, IL. I am preparing to publish OKLAHOMA BOUND, an oral history of Henry and Ella's journey (1892) and settling at Stroud, OK as told by Henry to his son, Ernest Laverne Lippert in 1949. Additional information will be appreciated.
Regards,
Ernest L. Lippert Jr.
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That brings back memories! Before I was old enough to get a driver's license my brother and I would often ride the 3 1/2 miles or so into town with only a dollar or two between. Still it would buy many grape sodas, ice cream sandwiches and candy bars and we'd spend the day riding around Arenzville...ofen meeting up with some of the "city kids" like Rod Nobis.
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Hey all. Have an antique postcard written to Earl Long in Arenzville in 1909. Wanted to know more about him, specifically, did he end up marrying Vidah? Any information would be helpful to this amateur historian. Thanks!
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I used to attend the burgoo's in the 60's. My grandmother lived in Chapin. Lots of memories. Keep up the great work.
Southern Illinois
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Hi:
You and I are related.... I was born in Havana, Il...and moved from Bath, Il when I was 3 years old. I am a Lacey. You may be able to get more information from one of our other long lost cousins. Her e-mail is as follows:
jenewren@socal.rr.com
Tell her Tammy Lacey-Alsterlind from Redwood City gave you the e-mail address.... I also e-mailed her about you.
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i only came here because my last name is arenz. i want to try your burger.maybe visit. send info please.
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While researching "Brunswick Stew", I saw "Burgoo" and hear I am. I love to cook and the older recipes are part of our historical resources. Wonderful site.
Respects,
Sergeant Major Roughton
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I live in St. Louis and have been coming to the Burgoo for the past 7 years. I can't make it this weekend and wonder if someone would be able to get me 2 gallons and freeze it and then I can come one day next week and pick it up. I would really appreciate it. Please respond to my email address (r.welcher@hotmail.com) if you would be willing to assist. Thank you
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My Sister, Her Husband and myself visted your beautiful town this past weekend, to eat and purchase some of your world famous burgoo. We had a wonderful time. My Late Father Joe N. Taylor always loved it. I was hoping to see a cousin of his that lives and use to work at the Burgoo, Albert Taylor son of the late Clyde Taylor. We had to leave before they were selling the T-Shirts. If anyone could send me a address to purchase a couple I would appreciate it.
Thank you for a wonderful time and Great food.
Sue Turnbough
sueturnbough@gmail.com
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Arenzville class of '58 met at AJ's on 6 Sep to celebrate their 50th. 15 graduated, 2 have passed on (Mike Abernathy and Virgil Dawson) and 13 remain. Nine attended; Erna (Dufelmeier) Gillman, Evelyn (Huppe) Thompson, Barbara (Kleinschmidt) Beard, Barbara (Schnitker) Hymes, Ed Dober, Gary Nelson, Mike Schnitker, Jim Shannon and Joe Stinson. Several spouses (Dave Thompson, Dotty Schnitker, Marcy Shannon and Linda Stinson) were also in attendance as well as Erna's daughter, Darwin. Burlene (Taylor) Nickel and her husband Jim were also in attendance. Burlene started with our class in 1955, but Jim married her before she could graduate. We still consider her part of our class. Jim and Marcy Shannon traveled the most miles to attend, coming from Davis, California. Barb Beard walked one block. A good time was had by all and plans are underway to meet again during Burgoo 2010. Those who could not make this event, Roberta (Hierman) Elmore, Jean (Saylor) Moss, Ray Hall and Dale Strubbe have indicated they will mark their calendars for Saturday, 11 Sep 2010.
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Part of the N.J. Arenz's looking for relatives. Very interesting blog.
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I live in Mar Del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America. I would like to know if you know something about my great-grandfather William Arenz, my great grandfather came to Argentina in about 1900.
If you know something please write me at e-mail: nala.h@ hotmail.com or alearenz64@hotmail.com (e-mail from my father Carlos Alejandro Arenz).
My family (my father, my sisters and my uncles) are the only Arenzes known in Argentina.
We would like to know more about where our name comes. Searching the Internet, appeared Arenzville and your website and we do not know if we are descendants of some of North America Arenz.
I am writing this message in Spanish and translate it through google because it does not speak English. We would appreciate if you can help with our search.
Sincerely.
Jimena Arenz
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Hello Arenzville,
I started my formative years in Arenzville. It is hard to believe that I was related to so many of the Arenzville residents back then. We left when I finished the 4th grade. I am the R. Saylor that is on your website in class of 1966. I was looking into coming back for the burgoo this year along with my sister, just to see the town again. Since we will be traveling I am wondering if you have a bed & breakfast? Or where the nearest motel would be located? Cities and towns change so much over the years..I wasn't sure what was around there. Should we just consider going to Jacksonville or Beardstown as the closest place to stay overnight?
As a note of interest about me, I am married, have two grown married kids and 3 grandkids. I was a Church Administrator for 20 years and recently left to find "what I wanted to do when I grew up?"
I would appreicate a response to my questions at my e-mail address.
I have enjoyed your website as it brings back old memories.
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I'm hoping to make it to the Burgoo this year to help peel and chop on Thursday. What time do they get started? What should I bring?
Also, do any relatives of Harold Emerick still live in town? My grandfather, Leo Jones, got me a ride in Harold's dump truck in the early 60's, I was never the same since. I became a truck driver as soon as I could get my license.
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Help! I'm on a 20 year search. Yes, we know Triopia was chosen as the name for our 50-year-old school, but I've searched, prodded, pleaded, begged and cajoled and still cannot find the other choices the students were given in choosing the name. If anyone has a clue please email me at ken@bradbury.cc.
Thanks!
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Hi, I've driven up from St. Louis to the Burgoo for the past 8 or 9 years for the kettle service on the Friday. I can't make it this year and wonder if there is kettle service Saturday morning also. I hate to miss out on it this year. Thank you
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Yes, kettle service is offered on Saturday. It starts at 8 am (or sometimes earlier, if the soup is ready) and ends when the burgoomeisters say it must end. Sometimes the line is long. If you wait until after 10 am to get in line, you could miss out.
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Burgoo brings back so many good memories, including the "secret ingredient!" Enjoy and please feel free to look me up on Facebook.
Deb Hyatt Class of 1981, Triopia.
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2009 Burgoo was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 gal. and not one bone. By far the best! went over Fri. nite and they were out so made return trip Sat. a.m. and enjoyed every bit plus have some to share with family and some frozen for this cold winter days ahead.
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I would be interested in attending the 2010 festival. Would it be possible for someone to send an e-mail informing me when it is approaching,
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Do you have any information on William Weber who married Elisabeth Tritsch? I believe that he was a brother to my great-grandfather, Herman Weber
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The Arenzville Burgoo follows the tradition of holding the event on the first Friday and Saturday AFTER Labor Day. In 2010, this would be Sept. 10th and 11th. Hope to see you there.
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Was your Henry Gustave Lippert the son or Grandson of Emil Lippert of Bath, Il who was born in village of Eichelheim, kingdom of Hesse, Germany in 1826 and immigrated with his family to Arenzville in 1834? I think there is a possibility that we are related as I doubt there were many Lipperts from Bath, Illinois who are not.
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My maiden is Brown and my family and I went to the United Methodist Church there for many years. We moved to KY. when I was in the 3rd grade, but I have fond memories of my former classmates and folks we attended church with. I am happily married and currently reside in the state of MO. My salutations to past and current residents of your fine town!!
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As a descendant of Franz Peter Wankel and Anna Marie Adelheid Hamm-Wankel (both are buried in Arenzville) - I have ABSOLUTELY got to come to one of the Arenzville BURGOO fests before I die! I have carried-on the genealogy work of Hester L. Ham-Lovekamp and her daughter... my database has 30,000 names! Family is Everything!
RCK - Delavan, Wisconsin
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i lived there for 5yrs across the street from the barbaer can not remember his name. miss living there
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my name john harold was my uncle dons dad.don married my moms sister who died of cancer in the 70.i dont know where his daughter peggy is
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I am the ggggranddaughter of Herman and Catherine Bates. Recently found documentation on exact birth day of Herman being Oct. 17, 1794. He left Brenenon on 3/3/1834 and arrived New Orleans 6/3/1834. The ship's name was Albi, thus the name of daughter born aboard was Albidena. On Nov. 13, 1837, The very first court was held in Cass Co. in Beardstown. First written documentation considered and ordered of record was the declaration of same Herman Lippert seeking naturalization.
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