Remembering the first volunteers at the Presidio
The piece recalls the 1861 8rd Town volunteers from West Union at a Presidio encampment. It paints a vivid scene of early mobilization with makeshift arms, band music, and public farewell as men depart by wagon and steamer, while townsfolk bid affectionate, hopeful farewells. It notes the impact of Civil War era news on families, the urge for military glory, and the somber toll of what lay ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenow
Gomething Hagide
West Gazette
Truman Union & Danniells
Almeda
Cal
Argua
California
Danneily
Weat Union
West Union
Thenea
Presidio
Rajtroad
Tras
Bettia
Cho
Yulay
Slater
Donelson
Anilorinth
Pistabure
Gome
Boya
Iran
Thair
Remembering a Soldier's Death and a Nation's Loss
A veteran recalls the toll of war on family and friends. The author describes a soldier’s brave departure and the widow and orphans left behind. An official letter confirms Lieutenant Daniela died after days of exposure, urging comfort for the bereaved and caution for future recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Thord
Badle
Pricoy
Chen
Bin
Paty
Wgreat
Jobn
Benton Barracks
St. Louie
Polnia
Xlwaa
Walima
Etter
Woleareky
Colona
Daniela
Allwles
Supreme court case Dorland v State of Iowa remands costs
The Iowa Supreme Court reverses a manslaughter conviction in Fayette County in Dorland v. State and remands. The defendant’s motion to recoup county printing costs is sustained, with costs taxed to Fayette County. The filing occurred after the new code took effect, with the opinion dated October 12, 1897. The Post Office urges clear addressing of soldiers letters to aid mail distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State of
Lowa
Frank Dorland
Fayette County
Dorland
Post Office Department
Agka
Council Proceedings Exem Iowa June 6 1898
Council met in regular session in Exem Iowa June 6 1898 with Mayor Mattoon and six council members present. Bills for supplies lumber and printing were approved and payments ordered. street relaying and Clermont road relocation were directed. Jud Nichols named deputy marshal. light committee ordered to price lamps and repairs. adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exem
Iowa
Mattoon
Knudtson
Stwhr
Graham
Nickius
Schmid
Stoehr
John Lehman & Son
L. B. Mattoon
Stone
Capper & Shaffer
L. Ainsworth
Clermont Road
Main Street
Jud Nichols
Lensran
L. B. Matroon
Annual Encampment rail fare offer for Sioux City trip
The A A R for the Iowa encampment at Sioux City June 14 to 17 announces B C R N tickets from all Iowa points at one fare round trip. Tickets valid June 18 14 15 and June 26 for trains arriving Sioux City noon. Valid through June 18. For details contact BC R N ticket agents or J Moron P T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Iowa
GA. R
Sioux City
Iowa
J. Moron
T. A
Cedar Rapids
California information bureau advertises lime for sale
A fragment from a California information notice lists the Bureau of Information Cedar Rapids, Miller's Hive, and trading locations in Elgin Iowa and Elgin Iowa area. It promotes lime as the purest and best, selling for 25 cents per bushel with full measure. Miller's Kilns west of Elgin and John Lohmen Son's Lumber Yards in Elgin Iowa are given as sales points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitfornia
California
Bureau of Information
Cedar v Rapids
Elgin
John Lohmen
Lutber
Towa
Multilineage ads and notices from early telegraph era
An assortment of items including a 16 page colored map plate set offered for 15 or 18 cents, shipping via a railroad agent, and a Cedar Rapids address for orders. Also a bank tax payment notice from The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin for Pleasant Valley township taxpayers, plus medical claims for Shilich’s Vilanzer and a local pharmacy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morton G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Citizen's State Bank of
Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
Bank
Firemen Tour Ticket Rates Announced for Muscatine Meet
B C R R offers half fare round trip for the annual Towa State Firemen's Assn tournament in Muscatine June 14 17. Tickets on sale June 18 to 15 from Iowa points within 150 miles and June 18 to 17 from Mascatine Line 18. Tickets valid through June 18. For details contact B & N Ry agent J. Mowron Cedar Rapids IA. Also a wood drive urging subscribers to contribute wood and subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Firemen’s Assn
Muscatine
Iowa
Mascatine
J. Mowron
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lesthr Ainaworth
Council Proceedings
Tom Vary
Cassandra
George Heller
A. R
Storn's Cquray
Lan
Ezi
J. W. Weite Elgit Mac TE Man
J. W. Reif
Stoehr’s Pharmacy
A. Elvy
Owa
Milwaukee
Osborn
Halver Knudtson
the Machine Man
War Atlas
Shilch
Vilanzer
Wood Prougin
Martha Washington
Abova
Grocries
Schappy
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