|
Peter Bourscheidt
Peter Joseph Bourscheidt was born on 27
February 1855 in Cologne on the Rhine, where he
also enjoying his upbringing. After he met his
military obligation in Koblenz with the field
artillery, he toured Germany and France and in
the year 1881 his wander lust compelled him to
visit his brother Franz C, here in Peoria.
On April 23, 1881 he came here and
circumstances made it, that the visitor settled
down here.
On August 1, 1881 he went
in as partner with his brother, in the Library
Drug Store, Main and Jefferson Street. In March
1882, they started a branch on the corner of
First and Spencer Street, in a small booth 16 by
30 feet. The partnership later became strained
and Peter J. became the owner of the small
business on First Street. In the year 1887 a
much larger house with a dwelling was built for
him, 22 by 46 feet.
In January 1903
he finally succeeded, to build his own home in
No. 801 First Street. Above is a picture of the
same, a solid brick building, 27 by 65 feet,
with modern facilities, which was to serve as
his home for the rest of his days. He married on
November 19, 1885 with Emma Schaefer and a
second time on February 6, 1895 with Katharina
Lammers. Mr. P. J. Bourscheidt belonged with the
most experienced and most intelligent supporters
of the local German people. |
