.K2i v X / Official l)i$torv PROGRAMME AND SOUVENIR MEMORIAL DAY. KENOSHA, WIS. J 900. CoMvs \^,aTvsmaTVTv, TTm\.6T. KEIN08HA, WISCONSIN. 1^3^ Kenosha. Wis., is a i)()oniiii.L;- iiiaiiiifactnriiig city of about 13,000 inli.-iliitauts. situated on Lalavi(l n. Lane as Captain, tendered their services at once to the (Gov- ernor of the State were accepted, and mustered in as Company (4 of the First Wisconsin Infantry. Captain David Lane being commissioned as Major of the Regiment. The Company, consisting of seventy-nme men every man being from the County, was commanded by Donald C. McVean as Captain. Wm. M. Pettit. First Lieutenant, and Levi How- land as Second Lieutenant. The Regiment was hurriedly sent to the front to assist in the pro- tection of Washintrton. which was considered in great danger at that time. Tlie main battles of the war did not commence during their term of service and the bovs only had one opportunity of using their mus- kets and that was on Julv 2. ISGl. at the battle of Falling Waters. Va., two "being wounded. After having served nearly four months, the Regiment was returned to Milwaukee and mustered out. August 21. 1801 orders were received for reorganization of the Regiment for three years' service. On the 28th of August the various companies were rap- idly recruited, organized and sent to the regimental rendezvous at Camp Scott. Milwaukee where the organization was perfected and mustered into the TTnited States' service again October 19. 1861. Nine days after, the Reciment left the State for active service under orders to report at Louisville. Ky. The Company was reorganized as Company E of this Regiment. Avith Donald C. McVean. Captain: Geo. E. Scott, First Lieutenant, and Collins C. McYean as Second Lieutenant, 111 men from Kenosha County serving in this Company during the war. , „ ... The Resiment arrived at T>ouisville. Ky.. October 31, and from this date until October 8. 1862. nearly one year, was kept almost in con- stant motion on long and short marches from one position to another, occasionally taking part in skirmishes. Their first opportunity to do real ficliting was at Ferry ville. Ky. Arriving on the field at half-past one in the afternoon, they took the extreme left, supporting the Fourth Indiana Battery, which position they held until the horses were nearly all killed, ami the guns, which were manageable, were removed to a sale position. A part of the Regiment then charged to the front and captured the colors of the First Tennesee, held the enemy in oheck while the balance of the Regiment took by hand every remaining gun and caisson from the field. In this great l)attle the First Regiment liad 407 men engaged, of whom ")(> Avere killed, 120 wouikUmI. and 4 missing. L. N. De Diemar, of Somers. was one of the liadly wotnuh'd, losing his right arm close to the shoiddcr. Wni. Ilarmau. W'm. Radtke, and Orlando Wicks, of Kenosha, and ^^■nl. Truinl)l('. of Salem, were among the killed. Again they were put in motion, and constantly on the move, until Decendier 30, we find them at Jefferson and Stone River, victoriously meeting the enemy. In conseijuence of their position being placed in reserve, they suffered but a trifling loss in this celebrated conflict, and soon after encamped witliin tlie fortitications at Murfre<-sboro. January, ISCS. and r(Miiain«>d tliere until .luue 24. wlien tliey were put in motion with tlie Army of the Cuudx-rland, participating in all tlie forward niovcnients Regiment lost 25 killed. 91 wounded, and 84 missing. K. O. Timme of Wlieatiand was among the wounded, losing his left arm. We next find tliem at Mission Ridge, where they sustained no loss, being held in reserve. On :\Iay 2 th(\v rejoined their division and took part in its movements in the Atlanta campaign. On the Kith of Sep- temlier orders came from th(> War Department assigning them to the Twenti<>tli Corps. 'Plieu they were ordered to Tullalioma, Tenn.. then to Nashville. i)i-occeding then by rail to Milwaukee, where they ar- rived October 8, 18(!4, and the l.-ist Company mustered out October 21, 18(54. Lost: Killed in action. 91; died of wonnds, 41; died of dis- ease, 103. There served in tliis Regiment from the county 111 men in Co. E and 22 men in Co. C,, in the three years' service; and 79 in the three months' service. 1)011. 2. 0. Simmons. 1 V^ m i «> T~ 'fes'^'^ *^ < ^ — . i ^' •1 ■ I; \\i ^< 'M r |; ^¥ ^- nmn \ mnf ^ m 1 nl ^f ikl L ^■dl ..:•.;. 5; ^l^Hi llMa :^' ?i ' ' -< ■itJiildJ Soldiers' Monument, Central Park. nintl) Wisconsin Infantry. In the Ninth Wis. Infantry 32 of our boys served, among them: Capt. Charles Frantz, who was commissioned as Second Lieutenant, promoted to First Lieutenant, and again to Captain of Co. G of this Regiment. He was wounded at the battle of Jenliin's Ferry, and taken prisoner, at which time the Confederate surgeon had the honor of re- moving his left arm; then marching him two hundred miles in that condition, to Tylor, Texas, where he was held as a prisoner of war on tlie light refreshments of corn meal and bacon until March, 1865. At this time he was marched 250 miles to the mouth of the Red River, barefooted and hatless, to be exchanged; and still the Captain loves "Old Glory" to this day. This Regiment served principally in Kansas, Arkansas and Mis- souri, and met with a great deal of hard service and fighting. Lost: Killed, 51; died of wounds, 24; died of disease, 9G; died of accidents, 4. Seventeentb Wisconsin Infantry. In November, 18G1, Co. B of the Seventeenth Wis. Infantry was organized by Hugh McDermott of Kenosha, who was Captain; John E. Mahoney of Brightou, First Lieutenant; and John McKenna of Pleasant Prairie " Second Lieutenant. Sixty-four men from Kenosha County served in this Company. The first real battle their Company was engaged in was at Corinth, Tenn., where they were ordered to deploy as skirmishers under the command of Capt. McDermott. Shortly before noon the enemy succeeded in driving in our advance forces, when the Seventeenth was ordered to charge with the bayonet. This was gal- lantly executed, the enemy's line being pierced and driven from the field. The Regiment had 41 killed and wounded, Capt. McDermott be- ing among the wounded. The behavior of the Regiment was highly complimented on the field by the commanding General. This Company also participated in all the battles leading up to and the capture of Vicksburg, taking part on the desperate charge on May 19th. After they had secured a position within seventy-five yards of the enemy's works, they held out for nearly two hours under a heavy fire of shot and shell. Being unsupported on the left, they were ordered to retire. The Regiment suffered a loss of 45 killed and wounded. On May 22, the second attempt was made to carry the works by storm, and the Regiment lost 23 killed and wounded. From that time until the sur- render July 4, they were constantly employed in the performance of siege and fatigue d'uty in the rifle pits. This Company also took part in the campaign and battles leading up to the capture of Atlanta, and was with Sherman in his march from "Atlanta to the Sea;" also through the States of North and South Carolina to Richmond and Washington, where they took part in the Review of May 24th, 18G5, at the end of the war. During the service Capt. McDermott was promoted to Major of the Fiftieth Wis. Infantry and again to Lieutenant Colonel of the same Regiment, serving four years and seven months. Lieutenant John McKenna was promoted to Captain of the Company, and was mustered out as such, July 14, 1865. Co. B lost: Killed, 8; wounded, 13; died of disease, 13. Cwenty-Sixtl) misconsin Infantry. Ayain the County had the honor of being represented by 2(j men in tlie Twenty-sixth Wis. Infantry, among whom are still living in the County C. F. Stemm, (Jeo. C. Limpert, Peter Wirschem, Charles N'ollmer. Huclolph Krioffsky, and Frederiek Joerudt, to relate the stories of llie hardest fought battles of the war iu which this Regiment was engaged. The tirst being Chaneellorsville, May 2, 18G3, where at 5 o'clock in the afternoon the enemy iu heavy force advauced directly upon the position held by the Twenty-sixth, togetlier with a New York Regiment. Although suffering severely from the enemy's lire, they lield their position until there was danger of being surrounded, when they were ordered to retreat. During this disastrous movement the Regiment lost: o7 killed; WH)unded, 117; and 20 were taken prisoners. The next great battle was at (Jettysburg, commencing July 1, about iKKUi. Taking a position in the seconti line of battle in their division, which was dei)loyed in a wheat field a short distance northwest of tlie town, in half an liour the order was given to move forward, and after advancing two liundred yards, the tirst line was assaulted with great fiu'y and gave way in disorder, falling back through the second line, which was immediately pressed forward; the Twenty-sixtli was at once engaged in a lierce conliict, and after sustaining the position with great gallantry for a short time against the overwhehning force of (lie enemy on their front, they were ordered to withdraw. They fell liack thi-ough the town to Cemetery Hill, on which they went into ]»(isilion behind a low stone wall. In this celebrated battle the losses of the Regiment were 41 killed, l.'iT woiuided, 2() prisoners, and (I nussing. But four of the ofticers escaped unlnu-t. From this time on the Regiment was moving from one position to another until November, 18(53, we tind them at Chat- tanooga. particii)ating in the movements against Mission Ridge, and on tlie 2.'ii'd of A])ril. 1S(>4, they were assigned to the Twentieth Army Cori)s. for the Spring campaign. In tlie general movements of the army undi-r (ieueral Sherman, they engaged in all the battles leading up to the caiiture of Atlanta, losing many more men killed and wounded. The regiment is especially mentioned in the Battle of I'each Tree Creek, where they captured the flag of the Thirty-third Mississii)pi, with 40 prisoners. The position of this Regiment was such tj-at the l)runt of the attack of the brigade fell upon it. The loss was !> killed and 3i> wounded. After expending all their ammunition, they wei'e relieved by fresh troops. The Brigade Commander said in his (illicial report, "Wliere all beliave well, it may be regarded invidious to call atlcntion (o individuals, yet it seems to me that I cannot discharge my whole duty in this report Avithout pointing out for especial com- mendation the condiu't of the Tw^'uty-sixtli Wis. Vol. Infantry and its i)rave and abl(> Commander. It is to be hoped that such conduct will be held up as an (>xample for others and will meet its appropriate reward.'" November 1.">, IStU. tli(> Regiment set out on the Grand March to the sea-coast under th(> command of (Jen. Slierman. and iiarticipated in the battl(»s !inns. On the f.th of .\pril. ISC.."), they heard of the capture of Richmond. Their march homeward was connnenced on April 30, and they arrived at Richmond, Va., May 8, and on the 24th of May they passed in review with (!en. Slwrman's army through Washington. The Brigade (Com- mander. (Jen. Coggswell. in an otlicial communication to the Secretary of AVar, speaks of this Regiment: "The Twenty-sixth Wisconsin is one of the finest military organizations in the service." They left Washington by rail Juno 13, and arrived at Milwauliee on the 17th, were paid off and dis1)anded oh tlie UUth of June, ISGo. Loss: Killed in action, 128; oU died of wounds; disease, G3, and by accidents, 2. Cbirty third misconsin Infantry, In the Thirty--third Regt. Wis. Inf., which was organized in the fall of 18(>2, the County was represented by two Companies, H and I, in which 14(5 enlisted. Fred S. Lovell of Kenosha was commissioned as Lieiitenant Colonel, and Christopher R. Blackall, also from Kenosha, was First Assistant Surgeon. Co. H was mostly recruited from the towns of Paris, Bristol and Salem, by Franklin Newell. Joseph F. Linsley of I'aris was commissioned as Captain, E. Coburn of the same town as First Lieutenant, and Chauncy R. Thayer of Kenosha Second Lieutenant. The commissioned otlicers of Co. I were: Walter Cook of Kenosha, Kenosha's Harbor. Captain; Carlton O. Stetson of Somers, First Lieutenant, and Geo. H. Nichols of Kenosha Sec(md Lieutenant. September 1st both Companies were ordered to bivouac in Kenoslia, Co. H being assigned to quarters in tlie old Durkee House on Main Street. Co. I was assigned quarters in a building south of Tliomas Hansen's residence, and was furnished rations by the Stale at a restaurant near Henry Andre's store. One of of the principal duties of tlie tv\o Companies was the drilling of the "Awkward S(iuad" either in the park or on one of the streets, which proved very amusing to the small boys. Hon. J. V. Quarles, now U. S. Senator from this St;it(>. was at that time Captain of the High School Cadets, and being well u]) in Hardee's tactics, gave us a few of our first lessons in marking time and coming to an about face. September 29 we were ordered to rendezvous at Camp Utley, Kaeiue, where we were mustered into service October 18, 18G2. We re- mained in camp until November 12, acquiring familiarity with regi- mental drill, and on that date the regiment left the State with orders to report at Memphis, Tenu., and was assigned to Gen. Laumau's Di- vision, with which we left Memphis on the 2Gth of November, with ten days' rations and one hundred rounds of ammunition in order to take part in Gen. (Jranfs hrst expedition intended for the reduction of Mcksburg. We proceeded by way of Holly Springs and Oxford, arriving at Yocona Creek December 10, at which place we were forced to make a retrogade movement on account of the Confederate General, Forrest, capturing our base of supplies at Holly Springs, thus leaving us short of rations luitil we arrived at Moscow, Teun., Jan. 12, 18G3, where we went into winter quarters under dog tents until March 10, losing many men by disease, at which time we were ordered to Memphis. April 18th we left Memphis to take pail in an expedition against the Confederate (ieneral. Chalmers, on Cold Water Kiver. On the 19th engaged the enemy, and Captain Linsley of Co. H was one of the kilh'd. Kcturufd lo Mcinphis on the 2od, went into camp and remained here until the 17th of May, when the Regiment embarked at Memphis to join (i rant's army at Vicksburg. Arriving at Young's Point, we moved up the Yazoo river the same day, to Snyder's Bluff, and took possession of the fortifications. We remained here until the 2r>th, and then moved forward and took position on the left of our entrench- ments, surfounding Vicksburg. For forty days we were constantly advancing our lines until on the day of the surrender we were within fifty yards of the enemy's fortitications. We left the ritle pits on the evening of the 4th, after the surrender, with orders to march at day- light on the nth, under <;en. Shei'man, to clear the country of Jolmson's army in our rear at lilack River and Jackson. We arrived at Jackson July 12, and engaged the enemy until the Kith, when tlie Confederate army evacuated the place during the night. We returned to Vicksburg July 23, and embarked at \'icksburg August 18th, for Natchez. Miss., returned to Vicksburg Dec. 1st, and went into winter (piarters at Milldale. ten miles distant. Broke camp Feb. 3d, and participated in the Merridean Expedition under (!en. SlH>rman, and took part in all the opei'ations of the army, returning on March 4th, to Hebron, having marched three hundred ami st'venty miles in twenty-nine days. On the 9th of March we left Hebron to join the ill-fated Red River Fxpedition, and on the llth disembarked near Siminspon, La., and followed the ( 'onfederati' army as they fell l)ack along the course of the river to Alexandi'ia, Grancl Fcore. and Sabine Cross Roads, where the Confederate's mafle a resistance, l)ut were defeated with heavy loss. We had tlie pli'asure of retreating nearly three hundret. 1. and then proceeded on to Durall's Bluff and thence on to Brownsville, Ark. Here we remained until the 17th. and were then put in motion In pursuit of the rebel (Jeneral, Price, arriving at Cape Girardeau, Mo.. Oct. 5, having marched 324 miles, built two bridges and forded four rivers, in nineteen days, with only ten days' rations. Fml»arking at Cape (Jirardeau, Mo., on the 7th of Octol)er, Ave as- cended the Mississippi River to St. Louis, and without landing the men. we were supplied witli clothing and eipilpments, preparatory to a campaign up the Missouri River. Leaving St. Louis on tlie 11th, we passed up tlie Missouri River to Jefferson City, arriving on the ]5tli, disembarked and went forward to Lamiue Bridge on tlie Pacific Road, whicli liad been destroj^ed by (i!en. Price's forces. Again we took a forced marcli on tlie 22d, arriving at Warrensburg on the 2-lth, and remained here until Nov. 1, Avhen we were ordei'ed back to St. Louis, as a guard to a body of rebel prisoners, numbering, perhaps, (500. From there we went to Benlon Barracks, where we were re-equipped for an active campaign on the 12th. On the 23d, we embarked at St. Louis, under orders to reinforce the army under (Jen. Thomas at Nashville. We arrived here on the 30th, and took position on the extreme right of the army, which was occupied in strengthening the works. December 15th was the first day of battle. The Thirty-third moved out from the Kenosha County Court House. position on the Ilnrdin Pike and were held in reserve until 3 P. M., when they charged a body of the enemy posted on the Granny White Pike between two stone walls. 280 prisoners were captured, and on the 16th we were ordered to support the Twenty-third Corps, when a general advance was ordered; it resulted in a bitter rout of the enemy. December 17th commenced the march on the track of the demoral- ized enemy, which was kept up until they were driven across the Ten- nesee River. During this march many of the men were barefooted, and all suffered great hardships. On the 2nd of January, 1SG5, we camped at Clifton, Tenu., from here we accompanied a reconnaissance to East- port, and llicu to Corinth, Miss., on the 18th. Here they dislodged Iloss' rel)el lirigade after a sliarp skirmish. We returned to Eastport on the 21st, and on the 31st again left camp on a reconuoiteriug expe- dition to luka, having a sliglit skirmish, and were then ordered to the Department of the (Julf. Embarked Feb. Otli, at Eastport, Miss., pro- ceeded l)y way of Paducali, Ky., and arrived at Cairo, 111., the 8th. Descending tlie .Mississippi River, we arrived at Vicksburg the 13tli, landed, and went into camp. Ke-eml)arken on the 20tli, continuing down the river, and landed at New Orleans, and camped at ('halmette upon the Held of battle at New Orleans. On the 11th of March we were ordered to take part in an expe- dition against Si)anisli Fort, ))efore which tlie Regiment arrived March 2Tth, having driven tlie enemy into entrenchments. The next night, the regiment establislied a position within one hundred and tifty yards of the fort, whicl) distance was diminished to 125 yards by April 2, which was the nearest approacli to the rebel works. From this time on llicy were constantl.v occupied until the 8th, when the fort was occupied l)y our trooi)s, the Tliirty-third being tlie tirst Regiment to emer the fort. Tliey captui'ed two Xapoleon guns and a number of prisoners. The Regiment lost 4 killed, 37 wounded, Capt. Stetson of Co. I being among the killed. On tlie !)tli of April, they moved to lilakely, and were held in reserve during the assault and captui'e ol the place. On the 13tli we weiv ordei'ed to Montgomery, Ala., arriving on the 2.">th. On the 23rd of .May we marched to Tuskegee, where we remained until July lllth. when we returned to Montgomery under oi'ders to proceed to Vicksburg foi- discliarge from service. Arrived on the last ({ay of Jidy and were mustered out on the 8th of August, 18tt."i, and embarked on the same day for home. We arriA'ed at Madison, Wis., on the 14tli, where the Regiment was paid and finally disbanded on the 1st of September, 18t>r>, Companii-s II and I losing: Killed, H; wounded, 2<»; died of disease 39. There are but 11 now living in this county. Cbirty=Tcurtb Ulisconsin Infantry* In tlie Thirly-rdiirlh liegiiueiil, wliicli was organized and mustered into service Deceinher .■'.1. ISil'j, for nine iiinnths' service, this comity was represented by roiiy-si.x men. the gre;iter numlier of whom were in Co. D. Elliott .M. Scrilmer and William II. Pettit were commissinned as First and Second Lieutenants. The Regiment left the State Jan. 31, 18('i3, and ariMved at Columbus. Ky.. on the 2nd of Fel)r'uai'y. They remained at tliis pl;ice. iierloniiiiig ])ick(>t. guard and fatigue duty until tlie latter i»art of .\ugust. when their term (d' s(>rvice having expired, tlie.v returned to Cam]* Wiislil)urn, Milw:iukee, ;it wliich ])l,Mce the Regiment was mustered out of service on the 8tli of StMitember, 18(53. Cbirty ninth Wisconsin Infantry. Ag.'iiii in the 'fliirty-niiit li Wis. Infantry, a Kto d.-iys' regiment, the County was represented l>y one full Company of !r2 m(>n, and was com- m.'inded Ity Robert (Jraham, .1. V. Qutirles, First Lieutenant, and Horace A. (Jaylord. Second Lieutenant. Tliis Comiiany was made u]) largely of young men ;ind l)oys. wliose ;ige had i>revent(Ml them from going into the .sei'vice. .\!;iiiy of tliem liad Iteen trying liard for one or two years previous to this lime, l)ut could not obtain tlie consent of their parents. But when this call came, the boys said, "This is our opportun- ity," and ruslied to their parents with persuasive argument that it was only for 100 days, and tliey would soon be home again, and this in most cases won the desired consent. Another class in tliis Regiment was the old men who were past tlie age for military duty. This call was made when the government was badly in need of fresli troops and reinforcements, and wanted them at once to assist in keei)ing open our line of communication, and pro- tect and guard points tiiat had been weakened l)y the withdrawal of Kenosha High School. troops to aid (leneral Sherman in his great campaign in Tennessee and (Georgia, and to take care of the Confederate Gen. Price, who was at tliat time making a destructive raid through xlrkansas and Missouri with his army. You can imagine the patriotic response the boys gave this call, wiien tlie enlistments only commenced in the latter part of May, 18<)4, the Regiment was organized and left Camp Washburn, Mil- waukee, June 13, ready for service, and arrived at Mempliis, Tenn., June 17, 1804, inside of thirty days, and were assigned to the Third Brigade. The Regiment was placed in eanip within the lines and employed principally in garrison, picket and railroad guard duty, and partici- Ijated occasionally in skirmishes on the picket line and severe fatigue duty. on the morning of the 21st of August, Gen. Forrest, with about 5,000 Cavalrymen made a dash upon the city at daylight and succeeded at one point in passing through the lines. The Thirty-ninth was promptly hurried to the front and in the action which ensued, behaved gallantly, sustaining light loss. The rebels soon retired, and the Thirty-ninth returned to camp in the afternoon. The 100 days did not seem long to the l)oys, but to the anxious fathers and mothers it was very different. I would especially mention one of the boys who had been anxious to go to the front previous to this call, but on account of his age, and being the only one left at liouie, he had been persuaded to remain. But when this call came, he said, "Mother, I must go; it is only KM) days." He went, and while his mother was counting the days, one by one, at home, awaiting his return, he was serving his country faith- fully and attending to every duty he was called upon to perform. About the last day, when we Avere ordered home to be mustered out, he was stricken with that almost fatal disease, typhoid fever, and ar- rived at liome only in time to die. It was a hard 100 days for that father and mother, and they never ceased to mourn tor the loss they had sustained as long as they lived. In order to show how the services of the 100 day regiment were appreciated, of which A\'isconsin sent three regiments to the front, the President, Abraham Lincoln, issued the following certificate of thanks to every otticer and enlisted man. THE PKESIDENT'iS THANKS AND CERTIFICATE OF HONORABLE SERVICE. To The Thii'ty-nintli Regiment, Wis. Vol. Infantry. Whereas, the President of the Ignited States has made the follow- ing executive order, returning thanks to the Volunteers, for one hundred days, from tlie States of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, to-wit: Executive Mansion. Washington City. Oct. 1. ISCl. The term of 100 days, for which N'olunteers from tlie States of Indiana. Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, under the call of their respective Govi-rnors in the months of May and June to aid in the recent cam- paign of (len. Sherman having expired, the President directs an Official Acknowledgment to be made of their Patriotic Service. It was their good fortune to render Efficient Service, in the Brilliant Operations in the Southwest, and to contribute to the victories of tlie National Arms, over the rebel forces in Georgia, under the command of Johnson and Hood. On all occasions and in every service to w^hich they were assigned, their duty as Patriotic Volunteers was performed with alacrity and courage, for which they were entitled to and are hereby tendered, the National Thanks, through the Governors of their frea. $, Covell Post, 6. n, R. Fred S. Ldvell Post. No. 230, Dept. of Wis., G. A. R., was ovgan- iz«'(l (»n March 25, 1S87, by the following- thirty-eight ex-soldiers, wlio were dulj- mustered in by Henry P. Fisch(>r of Eau Claire, Special ]Miisterin,ii- Otticer of I lie Wisconsin I>ept.. (J. A. K. The charter is dated April 11, 1887. First Congregational Church. Jas. H. Howe, L. N. l)e Diemar, H. Christman, B. F. De Diemar, Geo. Hale, Bernard Schroeder, W. T. Wilder, Timothy iMcIutyre, Walter Cook, .Tohn Clifford, ]\iartin Adanison, Riidolph Krioffski, John V>'. Becker, C. F. Stemm, A. C. Slierwood, Chas. Frantz, \'arriner, Cl)ap. C. H. Blood. (). D. Clias. Watters, S. M. The I'nnks of the Post tilled i-ni)i(l]y. and it soon niunbei'cd over cue liundred members. In August. ISSl), the Tost, with abmit seventy- live imirornied coini'adcs in ils ranks, attended llie twenty-third National Encampment at .Milwaukee, and we believe the nuMubers of the Post were fully re])aid for their work in the organization by the enjoyment this reunion furnished them. The membi'rship of the Post has fluctuated since their organization owing tn death. I'enioval. etc., and it is not likely that the mem])ership will ever reach its m;i.\imum again. Tlie membersliip at present is about sixty-live. Tlu' following are the otiicers for 1900: Ceo. Hale, P. C. C. F. Stemm, S. V. C. Theo. Boyington, J. V. C. Geo. C. Limpert, Q. M. J. Coshun, Surg. (Jilbert (Julick. Chap. F. H. Lyman, Adjt. Chas. Likes, O. D. Eniil Senne, O. (J. C. II. Bh)od. S. M. B. F. De Diemar, Q. M. S. momen's Relief gorps. Oil .Mfli-oh 13. 188!), seventeeii ladies met iu the parlors of the Graul House and atHxed tli.'ir iiaiiies to the charter, rules and regulations and by-laws of an organization to kuown as Fred S. Lovell Woman's Re- lief Corps No. 41, Department of Wisconsin, and auxiliary to Fred S. Lovell <;. A. K. Post No. 230 The following are the L-l.arter members: St. James' Catholic Church. Adelaide I.. Simmons, Ellen i\l. Hale, Angeline Frantz, Mary D. Mc- Henry, INlary E. De Diemar, Sarah O. Brower, Estlier H. Stebbins, Harriet De Diemar, Nellie Becker, Pamela White, Matilda Gottfredson, Mary Limpert, Lydia Leonard, Essie Lewis, Emma Merrill,' Bessie B. Wells, and Thomozine Becker. After t'lcctioii. Iiistituliii.n' and Installing Officer Mrs. Martha Raynor of Milwaukee duly installed tlie following officers: Adelaide L. Siuinions, President; Ellen M. Hale, Senior Vice-President; Ang(>line Frantz, Junior Vice-President; ^lary I). McIIenry, Secretary; ^lary K. I »e Kieniar. Treasiu-er; Sarah (). Prower. ("haplain; Esther Stebbins, Condiictor; ITari'iet De Diemar. Assistant Conductor; Nellie V. Pecker. Ouard; Pamela While, Assistant (iuard. The lirsl corjis headiiuarters were in the Pusiness .Alen's club rdoiiis. in Siniiuoiis" lihick; next in Siiiunons" Ilall. tlien they moved to the ^^ M. < '. A. parlors, and in IS'.Ml. assisted in making a |)ernianent liome I'lii- I he I'nsI and ('(irps on I lie Peed Pall, which was from that lilll 1 called the <;. .V. K. Hall. Tic \\(iman"s [{dicr Corps is an organization whose work is oidy l)-i!ll.\' known, as it docs not believe in jiermitting "the right iiand to know \\ lial llie left hand doeth." The jiublic only occasi(»nally learns of lie \\ I rk dene by the inner circle, but in all the efforrs of this oi-gan- izalion. Kent slia has c\-er been rea(]\' to assist and cari'y on the work of the ^\■. P. (". From seventeen menduM's the Corns increased to eight.\-si.\ full enrollment; forty-eight mendiers in good standing to date, tile I Weill h year of ils organization. ll is imp::ssilile to enumerate the work done by tnis l)and of l»usy women. 'i'liey lia\e assisted in making a home fui- the Post and C<:ri)s. and iroui ils earliest existence have endeavored to be a real auxiliary to the Crand Army of the Pei)ublic, co-operating as best they could with all plans of the comrades. In 1801 the Post and Cor])s liresenled the IJigh Sclio(d, St. .lames' and St. (Jeorge Scluiol with Hags. The Corps also presented a beautiful silk banner and Hag to the F. S. Povell Post. In Ai)ril, 181)4, the Corps presented the I'ost with a flag to be used in the cemetery, and in 1S98 a beautiful silk, flag was presented to Co. P, 1st Regiment of the State Militia. Xo service is complete without its four color bearers. The large silk Hags are always saluted by the members in all the meetings of the ordei-. never forgetting that is the same dear flag that Inspired the old comrades on marches, .lud on the battle field, giving us the peace and prospei'ily we enjoy to-day. "I^ong may it "wave O'er the land of the free And the homes that they saved." '•pelief Cori)s" in ils name has designated its work. During eleven ye.'irs it has been l)efoi-e this city in active service. Very few weeks have f;iiled to lind in llie local i>ai)ers some new enterprise by way of entertainments, social dinners and suppers, etc., to raise funds to help the poor and needy. Xo women in the city or land ever w^orked more Park Ave. H. E. Church. Swedish Lutheran St. Paul Church. St. George's Catholic Church. persistently and earnestly than do the women of the W. R. C. This comes from the true womanly heart, loyal to the call of the helpless. Corps No. 41 has extended its deeds of helpfulness to many outside of their definite line of worlc. Their general fund has often helped the needy in our midst. During the last eleven years the Fred S. Lovell Corps has spent over .$3,000 in cash for relief alone. Flowers have been sent at every opportunity. How sweet is the love they bring! Wlietlier in the me- morial wreath or boiiquet for the graves of those who sleep in the silent toml) or for the sick or bereaved, these beautiful tokens of God's love carry witli them tlie motto for which we are banded together. Fraternity. Charity and Loyalty. The Avork of Corps No. 41 has not all been done in our own city. The Veterans' Home at Waupaca has received many donations, and the Kenosha Cottage has l)een cared for. Tlie new liospital. the cliapel. and all other calls liave been carefully guarded, and lil)erally remem- bered botli bj- cash and other donations. The \\'. R. C. in their l_)est Judgment collect and disti'ibute tlieir funds for tlie l»est interest of those Avho need. Danish Lutheran Church. Again Memorial I>ay is hei'el We join with the Old C the annual visit to the silent city of our bi'loved dead, twelfth year we have been permitted to join in the sad remembrance of those who have gone before. The followi of othcers for 1900: President, Ella (1. Englehart: Sen. Vice. Helen C. White; Jun. Vice, Lilly Dale; Secretary, Sarah Brower; Treasurer, Etta Lugar; Chaplain. Mary Coshun: Conductor, Agnes Fosdick; Guard. Jane Parks; Asst. Con.. Hat tie Wright; Asst. (Uiard. Magdalena Schulte; First C. B., Eunice Frazine; Second C. B.. Martha Wvman; Third C. B., Essie Lewis; Fourth C. B., Helen KrioCfski. "onu'ade s in This is the Itiil loving ng IS a list St. riathew's Episcopal Church. Decoration Day Committee. 5co. "^aVc, CVva\.Tma\\, C-. "J.S^emm, '^Vvco.'Ro^vtvqIo^, 5eo. C S»\.mvev\, C\vas. ^. li>\.ood, "jTaxyV. SVossow., Z . '^. Sj^maw, SccTB^aT^. Programme. The Pr(), We Carry Only the Best Paint and Oils that Money Can Buy. If You Need Wall Paper or Window Shades, Our Prices will Interest You. The Largest and Best Selected Stock in ' Kenosha. ir\Q A PTT'T'^^ NEXT TO THE J\JO* /\* JTl 1 L Of POST OFFICE. LENTZ & FUNCK, The Leading Grocers. CLOTHING Ready to Wear or IWade to Order. Men's Fine furnishings. Wear-Resisting Ciotiiing for Boys. A. B. Ames, Cor. Main and Wis. Sts. J\ IH otmmcnt to P erfectiott« SWEET CREAM FLOUR PERFECTION in Flour is Found Only in the Popular Brand SWEET CREAM. One Trial will Convince You that there is No Better Flour Made. Order at Once. There is only One SWEET CREAM FLOUR And that is Sold h C. H. ERNST 27 J Main Street. ^ Telephone 46. Everything in Groceries. ^-THE FAIR" An Open Letter to the People of Kenosha* Kenosha receives with gratitude a Monument in Memory of the bravery and patriotism of the old soldiers; a library in memory of a beloved son. The Fair likewise, with gratitude receives the patronage of the public in memory of its well sus- tained reputation for good goods at low prices. To-day as well as to-morrow it shall be a pleasant task to us to make your shopping pleasurable and also profitable from a saving standpoint to you Kenoshans. :::::: Sincerely )'Ours, U nrHF FATP ^^ A. GOTTLEIB & CO., PROPS. A -n-L-* l ixlIV Corner Main and Wisconsin Sts. The graves of our soldier dead will be strewn with flowers and the other sacred rites of Memorial Day will be observed in C G. SCHULZE, DEALER IN Pianos, Organs, Violins, Mandolins, Guitars and Sheet Music. Pianos and Organs Sold on Easy Payments* Kodaks Bicycles Cutlery. DeLevan Cream Separator. ^ 5TOVCA FINE Mechanical TOOLS. Fire Place flantles. Grates & Tile. Amel Boosted CORNER PARK AND EXCHANGE STS. Bicycle Rcpairina ! Jldencv for ^ Remington, Barnes t White Flyer and ^ '^ jj Niagara Bicycles. >** Workmanship Guaranteed. \h Corner Pari< & Exchange St. Kenosha Wis. LET ME PRESERVE, BEAUTIFY AND ADORN YOUR HOME. BY PAINTING IT BY MEANS of THE BROOKS PATENT SCAFFOLD AND GANG BRUSHES. There are Many Advantages to be Derived by This New and Scientific Method of Paintingf. Ask for Estimates; I will be Pleased to give them. J. C. J EN SON. 'n^S^.^''°' SWELL STYLES IN CLOTHING. That excite the admiration of everyone are the nobby styles that we are displaying in men's top coats and Spring suits. Whether you want a medium weight for pre- sent wear or light weight Spring garments, you will find a variety to choose from that is correct in style and quality, and workmanship guaranteed, at prices that can't be beat. Schmitz & Lauer 264 MAIN ST. the morning. For the afternoon our Program is in the main as follows: :::::::::: ^ •• • KENOSHA DEPT STORE. DEALERS IN Dry Goods^ Shoes, Millinery^ ^ Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Eto m^ Originators of Low Prices on First - Class Merchandise. KENOSHA, WISCONSIN. ♦.♦We Furnish Your House Complete** Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Crockery, Lamps, Etc. Special Terms for Parties Buying Complete Outfits. Bode Bros' Co. U6-i\S MAIN ST. ISERMANN BRO'S. KENOSHA, CLOTHIERS AND GENTS FURNISHING. COR. MARKET AND MAIN STREETS. WIS. CHAS. H. GOODMAN, PLUMBING, HEATING, LIGHTING. 212 WISCONSIN STREET. KENOSHA, WIS. , There will be a short parade, starting at one o'clock, sharp, passing the Northwestern depot in time to meet the miller $( m\u We are on the Square. 218 Market Street. Merchants Savings Bank. KENOSHA, = WISCONSIN. Redeker & English Hardware Merchants. BEST GOODS AT THE LOWEST PRICES. First National Bank Building. O'BRIEN'S Is the Best Place to Obtain Wall Paper, Paints, Window Shades, Curtain Poles, and Room Moulding. They also Carry the Largest Line of BOOKS AND STATIONERY In the City. Have Your Pictures Framed there and they will be done right. 211 riAIN STREET. M. HUCK The Reliable Shoe Man. FOOTWEAR AT THE Lowest Prices. 251 HAIN STREET. We Want You to Inspect The Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Cut Glass, Fine China and Novelties We are Selling at Considerably less than one would imagine really fine goods could be sold for. Sell- ing twice as much as we ever sold before enables us to cut our profits right in half. We also wish to in- form you that our 20 years experience, combined with the best equipment of tools, etc. enables us to do First Class repairing. :::::::: T. J. DALE, Hotel Grant Official Watch Inspec- Block. tor C & N. W. R. R. Comrades coming from the north and the south. As the procession passes around the park the veterans will Dickbaut ^ ^ * Jlyton, DrugflKK.. 220 east $iae of main Street, 220 JIgcncv Plows Chicago Candles. Delicious Ice Cream Soda, Cbe Best Cine of Smokers in the City- A. L. NEIMAN. FLANAGAN BLOCK. THE 'HIGH ART' TAILORS, MATTERS, CLOTHIERS, rURMSHERS. LEADERS AJSD PROHOTORS OE Men's Fine Apparel. 312 MAI IS STREET. Bicycles, Bicycles, Bicycles. FRED. PARKHILL, THE EXPERT BICYCLE REPAIRER Has removed to Reber*s Building, 224 Park Street where he is prepared to do all kinds of Repairing, Enameling, ISickel Plating and vulcanizing. All Kinds of Sewing Machine Repairs lis STOCK. Remember the Number 224 Park ^Z. H. L. /HOLITOR. H. J. WEINHEIMER, H. L, MOLITOR 5p^,^^ DEALER IN Cream, Butter and Eggs. o^^.^ MILK DELIVERED. All Orders Premply Attended to. 270 Wis. St. Kenosha, Wis. FIRST COMMUNICAMTS PRAYER BOOKS AND ROSARIES. The Largest, Finest and Most Complete Line ever Shown between Chicago and Milwaukee. J. M. JENSON. '^AUK%'I A^vk^ f^ « (^'S f^ a r^ « p^ ANK NELSON, Hacks, Cabs, Carriages & Baggage Lines TO AND FROM ALL TRAINS. Cor. Market and West Main Sts. One Block South of Depot. TELEPHONE NO. 56. KENOSHA, WIS. JOHN F. SCHMITT, PROPRIETOR OF _ LriE 8^* 8^* e^ I Maple House At Depot. Telephone 77. Corner West Main and Pearl Sts. Kenosha, Wis. E. W. Montgomer)', Pres. W. J. Birmingham, Sec'v & Treas. E. B. Kipp, Vice-Pres. and Gen'l Manager. The Kipp - Montpmery Lumber Go. (INCORPORATED 1897.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Lumber, Shingles, Lath,& Posts, Sash, Doors and Hill Work. Telephone 13. Docks, Foot of Exchange St. Office, Gor. Exchange & Pearl St. KENOSHA, WISCONSIN Acceptance of the Monument by the Board of Supervisors of Kenosha County. Patriotic song b\- the choir. W. S. LAMB. MANUFACTURING PHARMACIST. Lamb's Qood=bye Headache Powders Lamb's Tar and Wild Cherry. Lamb's Laurel Lotion. Lamb's Liver Pillets. KENOSHA, WIS. BRASSVILLE HOTEL. Victor Eppler, Prop. ^OOD BAR ATTACHED. 481 - 483 Elizabeth Street. Kenosha, Wisconsin. LEONARD Otto Jemm, BROS. staple and Groceries, Fancy Crockery, Groceries. flour. Teed, ec Notions and Stationery. Cor. Garden and Third Sts. j* ^ 540 Grand Avenue. KENOSHA, = WISCONSIN. KENOSHA, - WIS. VETTER BROS., The Old Reliable Brassville Firm. Dealers in Choice Family Groceries^ Crockery^ Glass- ware, Etc*, Flour and Feed* W CHOICE BUTTER A SPECIALTY. 493 ELIZABETH STREET. KENOSHA, WIS. EICHELMAN BROS. Clothiers, Tailors and Mens FURNISHERS 270 riain Street. Grant House BIk. Kenosha. Address by Bishop Fallows. Song, "America" b)' choir, and the entire assemblage joining. GEORGE RICHTER, The Brassville Baker. Bakery and Confectionery. Supplies for Parties a Specialty. All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Baking^ Done to Order. 511 Elizabeth Street. Kenosha, Wis. 1873. t900. CHAS. PFENNIG, DEALER IN Groceries^ Flour and Feed, Baled Hay and Straw* AGENT PILLSBURY'S BEST FLOUR. Telephone 130 = 3. 163 = 165 Market Street. Kenosha Coffee Roasting Co. DEALERS IN CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASSWARE. Coffee, Teas and Spices. 222 Park Street. Kenosha, Wis. As is Hon. Z. G. Simmons' generous donation appre- preciated b)' the Citizens o f Kenosha, through which Thursda)' will be made a double MEMORIAL DAY for }'ears to come, So are the values offered at our CASH STORES Appreciated b}- those who take advantage of our Special Sales as well as our lower prices, which cash enables us to make. PETER GILLES, The Modem Cash Store Cor. Maple and Middle Sts. BRANCH AT 264 CEDAR STREET. newspapers «« Hooks «« magazines 6olf and Sporting 6oods. W. H. ROBINSON, 267 MAIN STREET. KENOSHA, = = = WIS. girgars and tobaccos Pocket Books «« Coys «« Stationery. Impromptu speeches by eloquent and distinguished guests. Benediction. HOLLISTER & THIERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS. 311 HAIN STREET. Bigb Class Portrait Ulork. Artistic framing. Passe Partottt lUork. Developing and Printing Done for Amateurs. Amateur Supplies. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 002 327 205 2 Perkins Brothers jrOr « « « your Groceries. We Have Complete Lines of Crockery and Glassware* 268 MAIN STREET. TEL. NUMBER 60. Thomas Hansen funeral Director and ♦♦♦ CmDalmcr KENOSHA, == = = = WIS. LIBRARY 0005 ^ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DDD53E7E0S5