[1855]

	
I.O. of G.T.
I.O. of G.T.-A notice of the meetings of Evening Star Lodge, recently 
formed at Two Rivers, will be found in our columns. We learn that the 
Order is in a fair state of prosperity, and though not sufficiently 
posted in the objects of the organization to express any opinion of 
its probable influence for good, yet, there are those connected with 
it who are worthy of confidence, and whose influence has ever been on 
the side of truth.
Manitowoc Tribune, Sept. 6, 1855


I.O.O.F.
Odd Fellows' Festival-At a special meeting of Chickerming Lodge, No. 55, 
I.O.O.F., held on Monday evening last, it was resolved to have a Festival 
on the 1st day of January next, and the following persons were selected a 
Committee of Arrangements: Past Grand-W.W. Waldo, M. Fellows, S.W. Smith, 
W.F. Eldridge, G.S. Glover; K.K. Jones, Geo. L. Lee, P.J.Pierce, Jos. W. 
Thombs, W.W. Deming, H.E. Zailley, E.K. Rand, A.L. Edwards.
Manitowoc Tribune, Dec. 20, 1855


[1859]

	
Masons	
MASONIC.-Tracy Lodge, No. 107, having obtained its charter at the last 
session of the Grand Lodge, was solemnly dedicated last Friday night, 
and the following officers were duly installed: Fred. Borcherdt, W.M.; 
Fred. Ransch, Sr. W.; Aug. Wittmann, Jr. W.; Chas, Korten, S.; Chas 
Winkelmuller, Tr.; Adolph Wittmann, Sr. D.; Edward Mueller, Jr. D.; 
Daniel Roehmer, Ty.; Fred. Krause, and Herman Gutmann, Stewards.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 22, 1859


COUNTY FAIR.-The first cattle show and Fair of the Manitowoc County 
Agricultural Society, will be held in this village on Monday and 
Tuesday the 3d and 4th days of October next. The Regulations and 
Premium list were handed us too late for insertion this week, but 
will be published in our next.
A liberal amount of Premiums in money and books is offered by the 
society, and a spledid show of domestic animals, agricultural 
products, machinery, and works of art, is confidently expected. To 
the farmers, business and professional men, their wives and families, 
the Society extends a cordial invitation to attend.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, September 16, 1859 P.3



[1875]

	
Concordia Singing Society
At the semi-annual meeting of the Concordia Singing Society, of this place, 
the following officers were elected: Pres't Louis Kline, Sec'y Andrew Baetz, Jr. 
Treas. Wm. Nicklaus.
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle (Two Rivers), May 18, 1875


[1881]


The Cattle Fair at French Creek yesterday is said to have been a complete success.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 4, 1881 P.1


The following were elected officers of the Thusnelda Lodge, O.D. H.S., 
last Friday evening:
President.-Emil todl.
Vice-Prs.-Ferd. Schultz.
Treasurer.-Henry Greve.
Secretary.-Chas. Han?ohl.(Haukohl?)
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1881 P. 1


NOTE: Article. When the civil war started; how Manitowoc responded.

MANITOWOC MUSKETS.
Address Delivered by Capt. Jas. S. Anderson on Decoration Day, 1881.
When the news came that the rebels had fired upon Fort Sumpter, the little 
village of Manitowoc was aflame with excitement. A war meeting was held; 
energetic and fiery speeches were made, resoulutins of sympathy with the 
government and condemnation of the course pursued by the South were passed. 
Every one supposed they had done their full duty, and the meeting was about 
to adjourn, when the Hon. Perry P. Smith sprang to his feet, and in one of 
those short, ringing speeches, for which he is famous, every word of which 
made the partriotic fire fly from the eyes and hearts of his listeners, 
declared that the time for speech-making had gone by, that what the government 
needed was men, not words. "Now," said he, "let us show that we are in earnest 
by raising a company for the war right here."
For a moment there was silence. The people had not realized that the war had 
come to their own homes and hearts. But presently there was a great shout; a 
sheet of paper was produced; a short agreement to volunteer was written, and 
between thirty-five and forty names went down upon it before that meeting broke 
up.
The key-note had been struck by Mr. Smith, and although there was a very few 
of those crawling things known as "copperheads," who buzzed around in a minor 
strain, Manitowoc county thereafter marched to the music of the Union with no 
uncertain step. The first company was rapidly filled up, was soon assigned to 
the Fifth Wisconsin Infantry regiment, and went to the front under the command 
of Capt. Temple Clark. It had scarcely left the State when our German fellow 
citizens began to agitate the project of raising a regiment from their 
nationality, and soon another company went to the war as a part of the Ninth 
regiment, under the command of Capt. Fred Becker. Then followed a company for 
the Fourteenth regiment, under the lamented Captain Ed. Waldo, who fell at 
Shiloh. Then came our Scandinavian friends with a full company of men of the 
old heroic Norse blood, under Captain Charles Gustaveson, for the Fifteenth 
regiment. About half a company of men was raised and went into the Nineteenth 
regiment; whether they had any commissioned officer from this county I do not 
know. Then a full company was raised for the Twenty-First regiment, commanded 
by Captain Charles H. Walker, which included some of the very best and most 
substantial citizens of Manitowoc city. Our German fellow citizens followed 
with another full German company for the Twenty-Sixth regiment, in command of 
Captain Henry Baetz.
In the Twenty-Seventh regiment Captain Joseph Rankin commanded a full company 
of Manitowoc men, while about half a company of men, raised in this county by 
Lieutenant Peter Mulholland, was consolidated with about the same number of men 
from Kewaunee county, under Captain Vaugh, Lieutenant Mulholland being assigned 
to the same company. About half a company was raised for the Thirty-Second 
regiment, which was commanded by Lieutenant H.H. Markham, and part of a company 
was raised for the Thirty-Sixth regiment. Afterwards a full company principally 
Germans, was recruited for the Forty-Eighth regiment, under the command of 
Captain A. Witmann, of our city. Part of the company was enlisted for the Fifty-
Second regiment, by Captain S.W. Smith, which was the last recruiting of the 
war in Manitowoc county.
In addition to these different organizations, I am informed that Captain William 
Bates, well known at that time as a ship-builder, recruited in Manitowoc county 
for an engineer regiment, and obtained a number of men, mostly ship-builders 
and mechanics, which was, for some reason, taken to Chicago, was incorported 
in some regiment of Illinois volunteers, and accredited to that State. A large 
number also left the county and went directly to camp, and enlisted in whatever 
organization they came in contact with. Thus it happened that Manitowoc county 
had representatives in almost every organization that left the State. To my 
personal knowledge there were Manitowoc county men in ten different regiments 
and organization other than those already named.
Wherever they were, they acquitted themselves like men. I do not know that the 
people of Wisconsin have to blush at the memory of any of the soldiery sent out 
from their borders. Scattered widely over the land in various departments, under 
different commanders, they everywhere acquitted themselves with credit. They were 
no holiday soldiers. On every great battlefield of the war we find Manitowoc 
county men winning honor and renown for themselves and their State. In the east 
and in the west, they were everywhere the same. At Williamsburg, in the first 
battle of the army of the Potomac, Manitowoc men in the line of the 
"Fighting Fifth," met the enemy in open field, and with the cold steel vanquished 
him, though superior in number. And again at Fredericksburg, rushing and storming 
up those terrible hills, bristling with cannon, leaving all but twelve of the 
forty-one who started on the charge prostrate on the hillside, they planted their 
flags on the topmost redoubt of Mary's Heights. Almost at the same instant, their 
old friends and neighbors in the Twenty-Sixth regiment, at Chancellorsville were 
checking in mid career the veterans of "Stonewall" Jackson, and falling thick and 
fast on that fateful field. If we turn to the great battle-fields of the west, we 
find the men from Manitowoc county in the brave old Fourteenth regiment, charging 
undauntedly on the guns of the enemy at Pittsburg Landing, until they were finally 
taken and held; in the Fifteenth standing with stolid bravery at Stone River, 
hurling back assault after assault, undismayed by the loss of their leaders, Heg 
and McKee. At Chickamauga we find the gallant boys of the Twenty-First standing 
rock-rooted, defending their position long after the lines to their right and left 
had given way, leaving the brave Colonel Hobart and many of his command to be taken 
prisoners and led to the horrors of Andersonville and Libby prisons. In the far 
southwest we find the men of the Ninth and Twenty-Seventh regiments making long 
and weary marches under an almost torrid sun, and attacking or defending bravely 
on more than one occasion. To tell the history of these organizations would be to 
tell the history of the war.
Manitowoc men, too, fought and fell in the ranks of the old Iron Brigade, and in 
the many other regiments where they had sought admission. We find, then, that 
Manitowoc county sent out to war eight full companies and five half companies, 
or more than a regiment of men, counting those who went into other organizations 
than those named. I do not think the county sent out less than twelve hundred 
men. On examination we find the vote cast in 1859 and 1861 was less than twenty-
four hundred. Making all due allowances, it would seem that half the adult male 
population of the county went to the battle-field.
Alas! of that gallant host how few are alive to-day.
Some fell on every battle-field; and where they are buried only God knows.         
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 1, 1881 P. 4


Battle Between Brethren.
Since the Good Templar lodge in this city has been organized, it has done some 
good work, but its influence seems to be on the decline. It is the misfortune 
of such organizations, that in them "little men do like to play big parts."
Last Friday night, at the regular meeting, the sisters and brothers witnessed a 
scene which clearly illustrates this remark. The officers elected at the preceding 
meeting had just been installed and everything was moving on nicely. The spirit 
of harmony was abroad among the members, when a matter was suggested which brought 
on a violent discussion. The principal participants in this discussion were Henry 
Sanford, editor of the Manitowoc Tribune, party of the first part, and a young 
gentleman of irreproachable character, party of the second part. The war of words 
waxed warm and warmer, and warmer. Finally the two disputants came to blows, 
clinched and proposed "to have it out right there."
Fortunately for Mr. Sandord outsiders interfered and put a stop to any further 
active hostilities. We say fortunately for Mr. S., because he is a small man, while 
his adversary is a young man of powerful physique, who undoubtedly would have made 
short work of the gallant editor, if he was accorded a fair chance.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 8, 1881 P. 1


Attention Company!
There will be a meeting of those interested in the formation of a new 
military company on Saturday evening at the Council Rooms. Let our 
young men be sure to attend. There is plenty of timber, of which to 
form another company of Militia.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 15, 1881 P. 1


The sub-committees of the Carpenter Memorial Association for Manitowoc county 
is composed of the following gentlemen: Charles Luling, Joseph Rankin, 
C.E. Estabrook, R.D. Smart, Manitowoc; W.F. Nash, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 15, 1881 P. 1


Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on the 13th. day of December, 
A.D. 1881, at the Turner Hall in the city of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc, 
State of Wisconsin, at half past seven P.M. organize and muster into the service 
of the Wisconsin National Guards and infantry company of said guards. Those 
desiring to join said company will be present at such meeting. Date, Dec. 3rd. 
1881.
Joseph Rankin, Mustering Officer.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 13, 1881 P. 1


At a regular meeting of the Manitwooc Lodge No. 194 I.O.O.F. the following 
officers were duly elected for the ensuing year.
N.G.-Max Stauss; V.G.-H. Grabo; R.S.-J. Boecher; P.S.-C. Schroeder; 
Treas.-C. Hankohl.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 13, 1881 P. 1


At the last regular meeting of the "Maniotwoc Volunteers," the following 
non-commissioned officers were appointed by Capt. Fred. Becker:
Sergeant, Henry Bockmann; Corporals, L. Kadow, A. Becker, A. Dusold, 
C. Friedl, John Boehm and Aug. Groll.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 13, 1881 P. 1


The New Military Company.
The muster in of our new infantry company of National Guards began on last 
Tuesday evening and was concluded on Friday. Jos. Rankin being the mastering 
officer and Fred Harris, Esq., administering the oath. Seventy-four members 
were sworn into the service and are now ready for business.
The following officert (sic) were elected: Captain, William H. Hemschemeyer; 
First Lieutenant, Ole Baensch. As soon as the commissiong (sic) of the officers 
arive, r (sic) meeting will be called and regular drillz (sic) will follow. 
The following is a full list of the members as reported to the Qovernor (sic):
William Abel, Wm. H. Andres, Emil Baensch, Casper Bartley, Ole Benson, Herbert 
Benson, Robt Boing, Ed. Borcherdt, George Boud, Albert Buechner, Wm. Brandt, 
Arthur Brandies, Arthur Brandies, Emil Brandies, Fred Bulthaupt, Fred Carus Jr., 
Ed. Chloupek, Joseph Classon, Will Canright, Albert Chandler, Mat Dempsey, 
William Dicke, John Denway, John Dumke, Enoch Enochsen, Halver Enochsen, James 
Edwards, John Egan, Chas. Fechter, Wm. Fechter, Seneca Flint, Wm. Frazier, 
Fred Haukohl, Mead Hanson, Robt. Hankohl, Frank Hoes, Geor. Houghton, Wm. 
Hemschemyer, John Hagerty, Henry W. Herzog, Emil Hartman, Alfred Howarth, Herman 
Hinrichs, Chas. Hanson, Chas. Joeckel, Frank Jones, Ed. Juul, chas A. Knudson, 
Geo. Koehler, Jere Lebmkuhl, Thos. Loughren, Alfred Manheimer, H.L. Markham, A.B. 
Melendy, Frank A Miller, P.E. Nagle, Nils Nilson, J.M. Ornes, L. Olson, C.E. 
Pangburn, J. Peterosn, Elias Rayfield, A.J. Packard, Wm. M. Seeger, C.H. Seeger, 
Ad Stoltenberg, Francis Stirn, N.A. Thompson, Thos. Torrison, Joe Thompson, 
E. Wagner Jr., Henry Wernecke, Frank White, Clarence White, Adolph Zander.
The following is the oath taken before the mustering officer:
"You and each of you do solemnly swear that you will support the constitution 
of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, and bear 
true faith and allegiance to the same; that you have freely and voluntarily 
enlisted in the military service of the State of Wisconsin for the period of 5 
years from this day, and will yield a prompt obedience to all orders and 
instructions from your superior officers and to all laws which have been or may 
be enacted for the organization, government and discipline of the Wisconsin 
National Guard. So help you God."
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 20, 1881 P. 1


There will be a Christmas party at Harris Hall, Cato, on Monday evening December 
26th. Our young folks are cordially invited and Mr. Harris, the genial host, will 
make it pleasant fo all who attend. Tickets, including supper, $1.25.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 20, 1881 P. 1


Masonic.
At the last meeting of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, F. & A.M. the following 
officere were elected:
W.M.-Geo. B. Burnet.
S.W.-Emil Baensch.
J.W.-W.M. Seeger.
Secy.-Max Stauss.
Treas.-Charles Luling.
Trustee-Peter Johnston.
The following were appointed by the Worshipful Master:
S.D.-E.G. Nash.
J.J.-Anton Vogt.
Tyler-C. Petersen.
The Secretary's report showed a considerable gain in membership, while 
the Treasurer's report was a record of the many deeds of charity 
performed during the last year. The Lodge has ever done its work of
charity noiselessly but effectively. May it live forever.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 27, 1881 P. 1


Meeme news:
The Temperance Society will hold its next regular meeting on the evening 
of January 1st. An elaborate and interesting programme has been prepared 
and a good time is anticipated.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 27, 1881 P. 4


[1882]


NEW BAND.
A new band has been organized. It will be known as "Ed. Weinshenk's Orchestra," 
and consists of the following:
Ed. Weinshenk, Sr. Director, Otto Weinshenk, John Eberle, Ed. Weinshenk, Jr., 
John Stauber, Jos. Auman, Christ. Gelbke, Ernst Zanderman, E. Lambrecht, 
Fred. Fischer, Tom. Deubler, Mat Krause.
The members are all good musicians and will undoubtedly be able to make good 
"music in the air."
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1


RANKIN GUARDS
A meeting of the new military company took place on Tuesday evening 
at Turner Hall for the purpose of choosing a name. A majority of the 
members present being in favor of "Rankin Guards" such was declared 
as the duly adopted name of the company. The chairmen of several 
committees were then elected and the captain authorized to appoint 
the balance of the committees. The committees, as elected and appointed 
are as follows:
By-Laws;-F.P. Jones, Chairman, P.E. Nagle, Ed. Borcherdt, W.F. Dicke, 
J.F. Kumke.
On Entertainments:-C.F. Fechter, Chairman, Robt. Haukohl, W.M. Seeger, 
W.H. Andrews, Hy. Herzog.
On Uniforms:-Ed. Juul, Chairman, Chas. Joeckel, Thom. Torrison, Elias 
Rayfield, N.A. Thompson.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1


GENERAL ORDER NO. 1.
The Rankin Guards will meet at the Turner Hall on Friday evening next 
at 8 P.M., for the purpoae (sic) of electing non-commissioned officers. 
By order of  W.H. Hemschfmyer (sic), Captain Commanding. 
Manitowoc Jan. 3, '82.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1


The committee on entertainments of the Rankin Guard held a meeting last Sunday, 
and decided to have a grand ball at Turner Hall on Saturday, January 28, 1882. 
That it will be a perfect success is a foregone conclusion. It is just the right 
crowd to have a good time, and don't you forget it. More entertainments are to 
follow.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1882 P. 1


Veterans, Attention.
Mr. Jas. S. Andersion (sic), Commander of the Horace M. Walker Post, G.A.R. 
requests us to state that the Post intends to give a public reception at 
Turner Hall in the near future. The reception will be in the nature of a 
reunion of all Manitowoc soldiers, every old soldier in the county is 
requested to be on hand and live over the old times.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1882 P. 1


RANKIN GUARDS.
Pursuant to General Order No. 1, the Rankin Guards met at the Turner Hall 
last Friday evening. The committee on By-laws presented their report which 
was adopted with few alterations and ordered printed. The election of non-
commissioned officers was then proceeded with resulting as follows:
Frank P. Jones-First Sergeant; Edward Juul-Second Sergeant; 
John Denway-Third Sergeant; William Dicke-Fourth Sergeant; 
John Dumke-Fifth Sergeant; Ernest Wagner Jr.-First Corporal; 
Robert Boing-Second Corporal; Authur B. Eelendy-Third Corporal; 
Herbert Benson-Fourth Corporal; Will. H. Andrews-Fifth Corporal; 
Chas. Joeckel-Sixth Corporal; Robert Haukohl-Seventh Corporal; 
Chas. Fechter-Eighth Corporal.
The Civil organization of the company was then perfected, the following 
officers being elected:
Wm. H. Hemschemeyer-President; Will H. Andrews-Vice President; 
Chas. A Knudson-Secretary; Fred Haukohl-Treasurer; 
J.G. Lehmkuhl-Financial Sec'y.
The non-commissioned officers were ordered to meet ou (sic) Thursday evening 
for instruction, and the first regular drill of the company will occur on 
Friday evening next.
Thereafter, regular drills will take every Friday at Turner Hall.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1882 P. 1


ROYAL AREANUM.
The following officers of Lake Shore Council No. 505 were installed last 
Wednesday:
Regent-Hugo J. Klingholtz; Vice Regent-John Cone; Secretary-D.S. Day; 
Treasurer-Will. Delano; Collector-Carl Pangburn; Guide-Chas. Wegfarth; 
Warden-D. Oberland; Sentry-Albert Becker; Orator-C.E. Estabrook.
The council is steadily increasing in membership. It is a mutual insurance 
organization based on a graded system. During the year past, only eight 
assesments were levied.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1882 P. 1


The Manitowoc Volunteers, the oldest militia company in the State, 
will have a grand Masquerade Ball at Turner Hall, on Saturday, 
Feb. 18, 1882. Admission only 25 cents.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 14, 1882 P. 1


The parade of the Manitwooc Volunteers, on Washignton's birthday 
showed a decided improvement. The boys are stirring, and a 
friendly rivalry bewtween the two companies will be advantageous 
to both. Of course, the Volunteers, being an older organization 
are ahead at present.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 28, 1882 P. 1


RANKIN GUARD
At the request of the boys of the Rankin Guard's we would venture
the hint to somebody that the company has no flag, as yet.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 2, 1882 P. 1 


Let the Rankin Guards paste the following in their HATS:
"Capt. Becker of Manitowoc claims that his militia company are
the only real veterans in Manitowoc and says the Rankin Guards
are mere raw recruits.--Chronicle.
It is evidently the purpose of Nash to bring up a cruel war
between the two armies.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1


Military Inspection.
Last Wednesday, for the militia boys, was an eventful day, as it was the day of 
their annual inspection. The Volunteers took it rather cool, as they were used to 
such matters, but the boys of the Rankin Guard had a feeling similar to that which 
possesses one just prior to a difficult examination.
At noon general Chapman arrived from Appleton, and took up quarters of the Windiate 
House. He passed the afternoon looking at our beautiful city, with which he seemed 
greatly pleased. Promptly at seven o'clock, the Volunteers fell in at the Court 
House Square, and preceded by the City Band, marched to the Third Ward School House, 
near which the exercises took place. 
In the meanwhile the Rankin Guards had quietly assembled at Wood's Hall, and when the 
Inspector General arrived, at about eight o'clock, they were "ready for inspection." 
Suffice it to say, that they passed, and now feel about twenty-four times better than 
they did before.
The General's method of examination is very fair and calculated to show the true 
thoroughness of the company examined. The commanding officer is requested to draw 
one from a number of cards. Each card contains the names of eight different movements, 
which the company is required to execute. This tests the officer, who must give the 
correct orders, and the privates, who must executed correctly the commands given. The 
execution of each movement is then marked, according to a certain standard, and the 
aggregate shows the standing of the company.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 25, 1882 P.1



[1884]


The Rankin Guards have been putting their armory in fine condition. 
The company was never in better trim than at present. Their annual 
"ball" which is always a special social event will be given some 
time in February.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 23, 1884 P.3


NEW G.A.R. POST.
On Saturday last comrade H.D. Buhse as special mustering officer 
accompanied by comrades Chas. Schindler, James Cumberlidge and C.W. 
White took a sleigh ride down to Kiel and organized a new Post of 
the Grand Army which takes the number 196. The New Post starts off 
with fifteen charter members, and a goodly number of applications. 
A joke on the comrades who went down arises from the fact that they 
got lost on their way home, Charley White says it was the foggy 
weather but we suspect the foggy condition of the mustering officer 
had something to do with it. We greet the new Post on behalf of our 
comrades.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.4


The Slovanska Lipa society are to have a dance New Years Eve., 
at the beautiful new Opera House.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.4


The German Ladies Aid Society sent about fifty well filled baskets 
to the needy on Christmas day, and half a cord of wood to each of 
a number of destitute families. That is a practical illustration 
of "Good Will on Earth" which will do more good and make more 
converts than many sermons.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.4



[1885]


A SUCCESSOR TO "OLD ABE."
The rebel cannon captured by the 14th. Wis. Regt. has from some time 
been in custody of the G.A.R. Post of this city. Since its stay here 
it has been kept in a shed located on the premises of the editor of 
the Times. There nothing distinguished has happened until last 
Thursday when a large eagle in pursuit of some crows lighted upon the 
ground in the vicinity and was fiercely pursued by some little boys 
playing in the neighborhood when it flew to the cannon and perching 
there defied its assailants. They were reinforced at this juncture 
by Messrs. A. Recheygl and C. Cone who succeeded in driving the bird 
into a corner made him a captive after a severe struggle. He is a 
splendid specimen of his species but is evidently a run-away as a 
short leather strap is attached to his leg.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 30, 1885 P.3


A cemetery association has been organized at Niles under the 
name of the J.O. Tyler Cemetery Association.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1885 P.2



The Rankin Guards went into camp on Saturday last at Klingholz farm 
for a little practice in camp and guard duty before going to Appleton.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 28, 1885 P.3


Kiel news: 
The Sons of Herman organized a lodge here lately.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 20, 1885 P.2


On receipt of the news of the death of Gen. McClellan the Grand 
Army boys set their flag at half mast. Many of them served under 
"Little Mac."
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 3, 1885 P.4




[1886]



To-morrow the State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic 
will meet in Milwaukee. It will be a gathering of more than usual 
interest. Over two hundred Posts will be represented. The delegates 
from the Post in this city are Messrs. W.I. Besant and Jos. Miller with 
Chas. Spindler and Jere Cox as alternates. Comander H.C. Buhse, Past 
Commanders J.S. Anderson, E. Cone, J. Cumberlidge and C.E. Estabrook 
will attend as members of the encampment.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 2, 1886 P.3
________________
 
Capt. Emil Baensch of the Rankin Guards was elected treasurer for the 
ensuing year at the recent meeting of the officers' association of the 
Wis. National Guard.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 2, 1886 P.3



	
Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor was at Manitowoc last week and arranged to form an 
assembly in that city. The Knights of Labor within a year will be the most 
powerful organization in the world if they continue to increase in numbers 
as rapidly in the future as they have in the past.
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle (Two Rivers), Mar. 2, 1886


A reunion of the 14th Wis. Reg. has been called to meet at Fond du Lac 
on the 15th, 16th and 17th of June next. This is the first reunion ever 
called of that regiment and we hope it will be a success. This call will 
interest some of the old boys' of Capt. Waldo's Comapny which went from 
this city.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, March 16, 1886 P.3


The march of the serenaders around town on Friday evening and the drill of the 
Rankin Guards with torch lights were incidents enjoyed by a great many people.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, September 14, 1886 P.1


CONGRATULATIONS.
Scarecely had the excitement over the fire subsided on Friday evening when 
Bieling's Band followed by a number of citzens, many bearing torches moved 
up 8th street and then to fifth where it halted in front of Mr. Estabrook's 
house. The company by this time had increased to two or three hundred. After 
the band ceased playing, Wisconsin's next attorney general appeared and 
briefly but with evident feeling thanked his fellow citizens for the compliment.
Speeches by Messrs. J. Schuette, Sedgwick, Forest and Baensch followed and after 
more music the serenaders withdrew.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, September 14, 1886 P.1



[1898]

	
South Side Ladies Aid Society	
South Side Ladies Aid Society to Give an Entertainment for the Poor. 
THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THE DATE Ladies Here Labored Faithfully to Make the 
Affair a Success and Should Be Given a Rousing Benefit. The South Side 
Ladies' Aid society will give an entertainment and dance at Turner opera 
house on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 24. The proceeds will be 
devoted to the relief of the poor and, as the object is a worthy one, 
citizens should see that they are given a rousing benefit. The ladies 
have spent much time and labored conscientiously in the preparation of 
a program, which is excellent. About twenty-five of the leading young 
people are to assist and from present indications the entertainment will 
be a success. Bielings orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music, 
which will add much to the pleasure of the evening. A special feature of 
the program is the "Cake Walk" given by the members of the Darktown club. 
This will be participated in by ten young people well known to our citizens, 
but whose names for the present are withheld. The walk will create no end 
of amusement and the most graceful couple will be presented with a large 
cake. After the cake walk the floor will be cleared and lovers of dancing 
will be given an opportunity to trip the light fantastic. The entire evening 
promises to be one of rare enjoyment. The program is as follows: Selection, 
Bieling's Orchestra. Piano Solo, Miss Bertha Klingholz. Trio, Cornet, 
Trombone, and Piano, Mr. E. Sohrweide, Mr. H. Sidher, Mrs. Gust Alter. 
Vocal Solo (Soprano), Burt Kress. Reading, Miss Erna Wagner. Vocal Solo (Bariton), 
Mr. Schmitz. Vocal Solor (Soprano), Miss Matlida Schmidt Voca Trio, Miss. Leuhr, 
Miss Ada Locke, Miss L. Morrison. Male Quartete, Aaron Torrison, Clyde Sedgwick, 
A.S. Grahm, E.J. Onstad. Cake Walk, Members of Darktown Club.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 18, 1898


[1899]

	
TABITHA SOCIETY
The Tabitha society of the Norwegian Lutheran church held a social at 
the home of George Olson last evening. About $20 was netted and the 
proceeds will be used to place windows in the new church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1899 P. 4



Clio Club
"LOVE", THE THEME. Clio Club Met With Mrs. Oscar Alter This Afternoon. The 
Clio Club met this afternoon at the pleasant home of Mrs. Oscar Alter, 818 
York street, and had a very enjoyable time. The club is making a study of 
Shakespeare's plays and its members are at present deeply interested in the 
great love romance "Othello". Although Shakespeare is the main subject of 
study, there is a paper read by one of the members at each meeting and the 
member is allowed to choose her own subject. Miss Jennie Barnes had the paper 
today and her subject was "Byron". It was a well written paper and treated 
of the life and characteristics of the great poet.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 27, 1899


Rahr Guards	
The Rahr Guards at a meeting last night appointed a committee to rent new 
quarters. They have an offer from the Schreihart Brewing Co. which will no 
doubt be accepted.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 27, 1899


Epworth League
The Epworth League will hold a "Spider Web" social at the home of Miss 
Lillian Clark on North Eighth street to-morrow evening. An enjoyable time 
is promised and everybody is cordially invited to attend.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 2, 1899

	
Rahr Guards	
WILL YOU BE THERE? Rahr Guards to Hold Their Annual Mask Ball Tomorrow Evening. 
The mask ball to be given by the Rahr Guards at Turner Hall to-morrow evening 
promises to surpass anything of the kind ever given in the city. The committee 
on arrangements have left no detail unattended to and present indications point 
to a large attendance. The hall is to be decorated and every effort will be made 
to give those who attend an evening of genuine pleasure. Beilings orchestra is to 
furnish the music and four prizes are to the hung up for the different costumes. 
The admission has been placed within reach of all, and if you are looking for a 
good time, don't fail to be present.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 3, 1899


Baensch Guards
MORE BLUE COATS. The Baensch Guards Enlarging Their Membership. There was 
a meeting of the Baensch Guards at Turner hall last evening. E.J. Onstad 
made application for membership which was referred to the membership 
committee. Four new members were taken in. The remainder of the time was 
devoted to drilling.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 4, 1899


Humane Society	
Attendance at the Meeting of Humane Society Very Light.The annual meeting 
of the Humane society held at the city hall last evening was not largely 
attended. The slim crowd present indicates a lack of interest in the good 
work being accomplished by the organization and it is to be regretted. The 
report of the secretary shows some sixty members on the roll and the 
treasurer reported a cash balance of $80 in the treasury. The officer of 
the society reported that during the past year he had assisted in the 
prosecution of three cases, looked after fifteen cases of cruelty to animals 
and two of cruelty to children. A motion to have the dues of the members paid 
voluntarily instead of b??ing a collector was carried unanimously. Hereafter 
member may pay their dues at C. Lie?enow & Son's store on the North side or 
at F.C. Buerstatte's store on the South side. The meeting then adjourned 
subject to the call of the secretary. New officers were not elected owing 
to the small attendance.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 11, 1899


Baensch Guards	
E.J. O?sted and Jas. Hempton were admitted to the ranks of the Banesch 
guards last evening and the oath of allegiance will be administered at 
the next regular meeting. The drill last night was well attended and much 
interest was manifested by the members of the company.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 17, 1899


Rahr Guards	
The Rahr Guards have purchased a new carpet for their club rooms.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 16, 1899


Lake Shore Mandolin/Guitar Club
Lake Shore Mandolin and Guitar Club A Thing of the Past. The Lake Shore 
Mandolin and Guitar Club, an organization which has been a credit to the 
city for more than two years past, is no more. The club disbanded Monday 
evening, March 20, and the affairs were all settled up at that time. The 
club was organized in 1897 and was compose of fourteen members. In a short 
time it held rank with the leading musical organizations of the city and 
their service was in demand at parties and private gatherings of all kinds. 
During the past few weeks interest has flagged and it was thought best to 
disband. Manitowoc will not be without a mandolin club however. An 
organization was perfected Wednesday evening, and the National Mandolin 
club will hereafter take the place of the Lake Shore club. The new club 
is comporised of Ed. Juul Jr., John Wagner, Al Hintz, and Gus. Heise, and 
are open for all engagements. Their prices are reasonable and they will at 
all times endeavor to furnish first class music for social gatherings.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 7, 1899


Press club
At a meeting of the newspaper men held last night at the office of Judge 
Baensch, steps were taken for the formation of a Press Club. Every newspaper 
published in the city was represented and the club now has fifteen members. 
The primary object of the organization is to promote sociability among the 
members and to develope a more fraternal feeling. United in this way the 
press of the city will be better able to entertain visitors and be of more 
influence in looking after the best interest of the city. Judge Baensch was 
chosen president and K.L. Zander secretary until such time as a constitution 
shall be adopted. A committee consisting of John Nagel, E.H. Wade and 
A.C. Schmidt, was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. The club 
will meet again next Thursday evening at the office of Judge Baensch.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 5, 1899


Freier Saengerbund
At a special meeting of the Freier Saengerbund held Wednesday evening the 
following delegates were elected to attend the Ost Wisconsin Sangerfest: 
W. Christiansen, H. Schmitz, R. Groll, E. Stock; A. Simmet.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 29, 1899


[1911]


DRAMATIC INCIDENT IN WAR DAY TALK
Judge Anderson Stirs His Audience With Sight of Battle Scarred Flag
INTERESTING STORY OF CITY IN WAR TIME
Dramatic incident marked the paper on "Manitowoc in Civil War Days" presented 
before the County Historical society at one of the most successful meetings the 
society has held at the library Monday night. Judge Anderson exhibited to the 
meeting the battle scarred and tattered flag which was carried in the war by 
Co. A. Fifth Wisconsin, the first company to be sent from Manitowoc county for 
service in the Union army. Faded and marked by evidences of usage, with patches 
to cover the holes which had been made by bullets and shots which had torn it, 
the flag stirred the audience to enthusiasm and was greeted by a burst of patriot 
applause that made the room ring. An interesting history attaches to the flag which 
has been in the possession of Judge Anderson since 1876. The flag was presented to 
Co. A. by ladies of the village, before the company departed for the front, Mrs. 
Collins, wife of the president of the village heading the delegation which presented 
the flag to the company while it was at drill at what is now Union Park on the North 
Side. The company, after receiving the regimental colors when it entered service, 
was unable to carry the flag in action, and it was wrapped about the body of one of 
the officers who led the company to a charge. While on one of its campaigns, Co. A. 
lost the flag to the Confederates, the flag being taken from the body of the officer 
wearing it when he was wounded in the field. A year later Pennsylvania troops 
recaptured the flag in an engagement with the "Rebs" and at the close of the war the 
flag was taken to Philadelphia where it was retained until 1876 when it was forwarded 
to Judge Anderson in this city. The flag bore the inscription "Manitowoc County Guard" 
which made its return possible. Judge Anderson recited these facts in inspiring manner 
and the audience was held by a strong interest. Opening with a review of the conditions 
in the village at the time of the war, the paper proved a most interesting one, and the 
audience of fifty who attended, the largest the society has entertained at its meetings 
gave the closest attention. The war spirit was aroused here by news of the firing of 
the Fort Sumter in April 17, 1862. With no railway lines, no telegraph and the only 
means of communication the stage and Goodrich boats, war news was slow in reaching the 
village but when the message was received, a mass meeting was hastily called at the old 
court house and the same night there was organized the first company, Co. A. The 
company was organized upon motion of the late P.P. Smith, with Temple Clark as captain. 
The company left for the front and a Sunday, being transported on the steamer Comet. 
Co. A. represented the flower of the young manhood of Manitowoc when it departed for 
the front, the average age of the company being 24 years there being but four married 
men in the command said the speaker. Of the 104 men who made up the company, only 
thirty-six returned after the war and today there are but two survivors in this city. 
Judge Anderson and Frank Stirn. There are several others in the county however. 
Manitowoc county responded to the call to arms for the war with a total of 73 more men 
that its quot. With a total of 3987 voters in the county. Manitowoc's enlistment for 
the war was 2467, a record equaled by but few counties maintained Judge Anderson who 
in this connection paid a full measure of honor to the women who remained at home and 
whose sacrifice and work made possible the great showing of the county. Of the six 
first companies the county sent to the front 72 men were killed in action. David 
Woodcock was the first member of Co. A to meet his death on the field, being killed 
at Williamsburg in which three others lost their lives. Promotion was won by many 
local soldiers the county being credited with one major general, Edward Solumbu. 
Twenty two won the title of captain, two of brigadier general, one adjutant general 
one lieutenant colonel and three quartermasters said Judge Anderson, who gave the 
names of the men. Speaking for an hour and a half, Judge Anderson had the undivided 
attention of his audience throughout in concluding Mr. Anderson referred to the old 
saying "History repeats itself" but voiced the hope that centuries might pass before 
another struggle such as the civil war should devastate our now united country. 
Judge Anderson's talk was delivered in a sincere, impressive manner that made it 
the more attractive and the attendance of many civil war veterans added to interest 
the occasion. Following Judge Anderson's talk there was informal discussion of the 
subject and several civil war veterans spoke. Carl G. Schmidt recalled that while 
the Ninth Wisconsin of which he was a member was camped in Kansas the soldiers 
unearthed an old print shop and set to work about to get out a paper which they 
called "The German Warrior." Mr. Schmidt was the editor and as paper was a scarcity i
n that day and especially in that vicinity, tissue paper was used for printing and 
it was necessary to place the paper and a suggestion was offered that it be framed 
and presented to the public library. Dr. Louis Falge presided and introduced Judge 
Anderson. There was an audience of forty to fifty present. The next meeting of the 
society will be held March 24 and at that time the principal paper will be on 
"The History of Medicine and the Medical Profession in Manitowoc County." One of the 
interesting features of Judge Anderson's paper was his reference to rebel sympathizers 
throughout the North and his statement that a branch of the organization which was 
known as Knights of the Golden Circle, existed in Manitowoc county during war days 
and Judge Anderson said the names of members of the organization were a part of the 
government's secret records at Washington. Judge Anderson is in possession of some 
of the names but he said that children and grandchildren of these men were present 
residents of the city and it would be unfair to them to make public the names. The 
speaker declared that so prominent was the local branch that Confederate spies came 
here to confer with its members. The organization was maintained throughout the war 
and its existence in many sections of the North was a constant menace to the federal 
troops. There was another organization known as the Union League which, however, was 
loyal to the federal government and which devoted its efforts chiefly to guarding 
the community against the Knights of the Golden Circle and aiding the Union troops. 
Henry Sibree was prominent as a leader of this society. Upon Judge Anderson's return 
from the war in 1864 he was attached to the provo marshal's staff under Capt. Guylers 
and later Capt. Borcherdt and was engaged in running down deserters and in other work 
for the Union. Judge Anderson told several dramatic incidents of his career while 
serving in that capacity, of the capture of a camp of five deserters in the 
Cooperstown woods an later in a mill at Meeme, where the men were manufacturing 
shingles from timber stolen from government lands. Judge Anderson said these latter 
facts were not included in the public records at Madison and Washington but are 
nevertheless interesting and his audience was attentive throughout. The Union League 
of which Judge Anderson spoke, is still extant in organization bearing that name in 
New York, the society being the outgrowth of the civil war.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 14, 1911  P. 1



[1915]


HENRY SCHMIDT AGAIN HEADS WALKER POST
Veterans Of War In Annual Election of Officers
Henry Schmidt was reelected as commander of H.M. Walker post, G.A.R., 
in the election of officers for the year held in the new quarter of 
the post at the courthouse yesterday. The other officers are; Sr. 
Vice Commander: August Wilkowsky. Jr. Vice Commander, Henry Scherer. 
Adjutent, F.C. Buerstatte. Surgeon, Aug. Dueno. Chaplain, J.S. 
Anderson. Quartermaster, Frank Stirn. Officer at Day. R.C. Berndt. 
Officer at Guard, August Meyer. Delegates in state encampment August 
Wilkowsky, Henry Scherer, alternates, Nic Schauss and August Meyer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald | Wednesday, December 08, 1915 | Page 8


[1916]


TWO RESIGN FROM CO. FAIR COMMITTEE
C.E. Brady and Albert Schuette Give Business Reasons
Two members of the committee of ten in charge of the county fair 
have resigned, Charles Brady and Albert Schuette having tendered 
their resignation because of business. President Frazier of the 
Citizen's association, has named Arthur J. Wyseman to succeed Mr. 
Brady, but no appointment has yet been made of a successor to Mr. 
Schuette.
The association committee, which is headed by John Kellner as 
president may continue with but nine members this year it is said. 
The committee has retained the same membership since its organization, 
practically, and has been in charge of the fair for four years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1916 P.8


CO. H., WITH 66 OF 68 MEN PASSES SATISFACTORY 
INSPECTION BY CAPT. RICHARDSON
Company H passed a satisfactory inspection last night when 
Capt. Richardson, a former Wisconsin man attached to the war 
department, put the company through the paces. Sixty-six of 
sixty-eight men of the command reported for inspection, two 
being absent from the city.
The company made an excellent showing and officers are 
confident that the command will gain in rank the coming year. 
Capt. Abel was in command and put the company through close 

order, extended and signal work. The guns and equipment of 
the company were in excellent shape.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 24, 1916 P.8


Now Two Rivers is organizing a drum corps. Manitowoc leads, others follow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 8, 1916 P.3


Two Rivers has organized a Mandolin orchestra under leadership of Edgar Wilsman. 
The Orcestra has ten members enlisted.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 21, 1916 P.3


Arrangements have been completed for the floral festival to be given by the Eagles 
at the Orpheum Saturday, April 29. The event will be something new in the line of 
a novelty dance. Henry Levenhagen having charge of the floral decorations of which 
there will be a profusion. Music will be furnished by the Sextette orchestra.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 21, 1916 P.3


EAGLES MAY PLACE MARKERS GRAVES OF DEAD
Manitowoc aerie of Eagles, No. 707, may mark the graves of deceased 
members of the order in local cemeteries having under consideration 
purchase of markers of handsome bronze design with steel rods attached, 
to be imedded at the head of the grave. Standing out in bold relief is 
the lettering, "F.O.E.L.T.J.E.," designating name and principles of the 
order. The number of the aerie is also provided. The marker has a hold 
for a flag which may be placed in it on Memorial day, annually.
In event that the markers are secured they will be put in place this 
summer. Sheboygan aerie has already adopted the plan.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 23, 1916 P.1


The Lakeside Country club opened for the year at the club house last night. 
Quite a number of new members joined this year.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 31, 1916 P.2