Peter Fritsche, the father of Johan Fritsche, and the great grandfather of Carl and Emil Miertschin, lived about a mile from what is now known as Northrup. He was a farmer by trade, but also a masseur and bone specialist. Many folks who suffered broken bones would go to Peter Fritsche instead of going to a doctor. Of course, the only anesthetic he gave for pain was a big swig of whiskey.
People came from miles around to receive his massage treatment and adjustments and would remain as guests in his home because after one finished treatments, Peter Fritsche, would give a good rub down of goose grease, turpentine, and ammonia or sometimes this was called Spirits of Hartshorn. After such a rub down, one could be sure that mosquitos would certainly not bother you.
Peter Frische was also a good brick mason. He helped in the construction of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Also on his old homesite, there is a well which is bricked out in native brown sandstone and this well always had good water.
Source: Annie Tschatschula
Peter Fritsche, the father of Johan Fritsche, and the great grandfather of Carl and Emil Miertschin, lived about a mile from what is now known as Northrup. He was a farmer by trade, but also a masseur and bone specialist. Many folks who suffered broken bones would go to Peter Fritsche instead of going to a doctor. Of course, the only anesthetic he gave for pain was a big swig of whiskey.
People came from miles around to receive his massage treatment and adjustments and would remain as guests in his home because after one finished treatments, Peter Fritsche, would give a good rub down of goose grease, turpentine, and ammonia or sometimes this was called Spirits of Hartshorn. After such a rub down, one could be sure that mosquitos would certainly not bother you.
Peter Frische was also a good brick mason. He helped in the construction of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Also on his old homesite, there is a well which is bricked out in native brown sandstone and this well always had good water.
Source: Annie Tschatschula
Family Members
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Marie "Mary" Fritsche Schkade
1845–1918
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Andreas Fritsche
1846–1926
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Anna Fritsche
1848–1854
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Johann Fritsche
1851–1921
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Peter Fritsche
1854–1854
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August Fritsche
1855–1856
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Anna Fritsche Beisert
1856–1929
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Magdalena Fritsche Leitko
1858–1903
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Agnes Fritsche
1861–1866
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Theresia Rose Fritsche Malke
1862–1946
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Ernst Fritsche
1863–1950
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Emma Rosina Fritsche Zoch
1865–1951
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Charles "Carl" Fritsche Sr
1867–1952
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August Fritsche
1871–1900
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