Could this be William Bahns?

Wow!  While I've had computer problems for the last nine days, Larry kept busy finding more cool photos and info, like this pic of the "Little German Band" (that's what it says on the bass drum).  

Added later: We think the band leader here was probably Frank Boehm:

(1851-1927)Frank Boehm is Summoned Beyond Died Sometime Saturday Night While Asleep and Found Dead Sunday Morning Death has taken from our midst one of the most widely known men in this section when it claimed the life of Frank Boehm, for many years a resident of this village and vicinity. Heart failure was the cause of his passing away of which disease he was suffering the past twelve months. Although failing in health he did not complain of any serious attacks at any time previously to his death. On Saturday evening he attended the Saturday church services and thereafter went to attend the band concert, later retiring as usual. Death occurred during the night without anyone being aware of his departure from life. Sunday morning upon calling Mr. Boehm it was then that Mrs. Boehm found what had occurred. Frank Boehm was born in Youleng, Lower Austria, on October 8, 1851, having been 75 years and ten months of age. He attended schools in the old country taking up music at the same time. At the age of 16 years he came to America with his parents who settled near Durand, Wis. Immediately following the Civil war Mr. Boehm came to Pierz, then known as Rich Prairie, and took up a farm at what is now known as Agram township. In 1880 he was married to Maria Leeb in Pierz. The Boehm family resided on the farm until 1914, when the farm was sold and the family moved to this village. Their union was blessed with six children, one of whom died many years ago. On November 16, 1916 the death of Mrs. Boehm occurred. The surviving children are Mrs. Adam Billig of St. Cloud, Frank Boehm of Opheim, Mont., Mrs. Theresia Newman of Minneapolis, John of Denver, Colo., and Richard of McGregor, N.D. A brother and two sisters also survive, they are Dr. John C. Boehm of St. Cloud, Mrs. John Leidenfrost of Pierz and Mrs. John Erbe of Bowdle, S.D. Mr. Boehm was married the second time to Mrs. Anna Preiner which marriage occurred in this village on January 15, 1918. Since 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Boehm have lived in the Boehm residence in the south end of this village. Mrs. Boehm is also surviving the death of Mr. Boehm. During all his years of life Mr. Boehm was greatly interested in music at which he spent many years in the teaching of others. He has played various instruments at numerous social gatherings, dances, weddings and public entertainments, in schools and halls in Little Falls as well as all other towns in the county. As a band man he has held the position of director for several years following the organization of the Rich Prairie band by John Faust, now deceased. Later this band became the Little German band. A few years later another organization was formed which received the name of Pierz Union band, all of which Mr. Boehm was, above all, instrumental in originating. One of the marvels to his associates in late years was Mr. Boehm's vigor, enthusiasm and acumen in the continued practice of his musical profession, despite his advancing years. At any occasion, when asked to furnish music, Mr. Boehm was ready to lend his assistance, by which he has gained numerous friends who regret his passing away. Burial service was held in St. Joseph's church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in the Pierz cemetery. Mr. Boehm was a member of the St. Joseph's Society of Pierz, the members of which attended the funeral. Among those present at the burial were Mrs. Adam Billig and Dr. J.C. Boehm of St. Cloud, Mrs. Theresia Newman and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Erickson of Minneapolis, Richard Boehm and family of McGregor, N.D., Mrs. S.J. Gregory and family of Rice and Mrs. C. Forestwick of Crosby. Pierz Journal, August 11, 1927 (Copied from his page on Find a Grave, emphasis added by me.)

I got sorta giddy, thinking the leader there might be William Bahns, grandma Margaret's brother-in-law (husband of Catherine Naber Bahns), but no.  William was born in 1869, and their first two kids were born in Iowa in 1904 and 1905.  Besides, Wm was 21 in 1890, and not even married to Catherine yet, but damn, speculating's fun. 

Larry and I figured that this second pic of the Pierz Band was later, most likely 1898-1900.  By then, they might have been getting a stipend for representing Pierz, so "Pierz" was on the drum.  And, this might have been after a practice (no uniforms).  They're posed in front of the Pierz city hall here.

  The top, fancier photo, was probably taken before a parade in another town.  Think some of the members are the same? And, anyone recognize the steps and door in that photo?

 Just for fun--these people would be our parents' age.  

Recognize anyone?

THANKS, Larry!