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Title |
Fred Rohrer |
Description |
Fred Rohrer (1867 - 1936) His parents were John & Rosina (Danz) Rohrer. He married Emma Reusser and they had five children. He was a postmaster and founder of the Berne Witness, serving as manager and publisher until his death. He gained prominence with his fight against the saloons and had his house blown up from dynamite because of the fight. He authored a book detailing the events of the Saloon Fights. Photo is taken from page 18 of the Thirtieth Anniversary Souvenir Edition of the Witness--1926 |
Catalog Number |
2025.010.011 |
People |
Rohrer, Fred |
Search Terms |
Rohrer Family |
Classification |
Portraits |
Subjects |
individual portrait |