Veterans of the First Michigan Engineers Hold Rousing Empire Campfire
The First Michigan Engineers reunion in Marshall drew a large crowd at the Empire with a campfire event and an eloquent address by J. W. Fletcher. Speeches by Rev. A A Geiger and J. M. C. Smith praised veteran sacrifice, Lincoln, and Union victory, with further remarks from Charles R. Sligh and others acknowledging the regiment’s Civil War service and enduring legacy.
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Michigan Engineers
THE
Empire
First Michigan Engineers
WW. M. O'Donoughue
Reunion Association
Albion
A.D. Walling
Jackson
Alfred Whls
A. A. Geiger
J. W. Pletcher
St. Joseph
Mich
Fletcher
Fistcher
Mgr
Citi
Angel of Heath
W. H. Herbert
Traverse City
Pletehat
Michigan Engineer and Mechanics’ Regiment
Fair Ground
Marshall
Audh
Joyang A. J. Welling
Army of the Cumberland
Buell
Rosecrans
Thomas
Bheraen
Veterans of 1861 65 Honored in Lansing Remembrance
Fayette Wyckoff of Lansing led a veterans gathering praising Michigan’s Civil War units, especially the First Regiment Michigan Engineers. Speakers urged a dedicated memorial building at Lansing to honor all who served, noting health sacrifices and lives given for the nation. Comrade Welling performed a humorous recitation as dozens of attendees from cities across Michigan joined in singing America.
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Lavergne
Perryville
Mill Springs
Corinth
Chattanooga
Michigan
Michigan Engineure
Lansing
United States
Europe
South America
Fayette Wyckoff
Name Glass
P. H. Wensinger
Welling
Veterave Amene
America
Lal
Registration of veterans lists registrants with Secretary Wycke
A detailed roster of veterans who registered with Secretary Wycke is presented. Names span multiple towns including Muskegon Grand Ledge Olivet Traverse City Albion and Plymouth, with a wide geographic sweep and numerous initials and surnames. The incomplete OCR yields scattered spellings and punctuation, reflecting a formal roll call rather than a narrative.
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Wycke
J. BD. Butler
YW. Charlotte
Dan Beckwith
H. Norville
H. BP. Baker
K. Muskegon
P. Housinger
Watrouaville
D. Go- Bieville
C. C. Jackett
A. Tekonsha
F. Holmes
Grand Ledge
J. S. Prentisa
G. Buffalo
P. ¥. Roberts
Peter Davie
K. Bettie Creek
Hiram Caster
H. Charlotte
Hiram Boyler
Blue Island
Neil McQuary
M. Deer Held
George Garfield
Olivet
WH. Herbert
Traverse City
Merritt Tubbs
B. Glyer
B. Manchester
Albion
T. PB. Pails
H. Tekonaba
van Austin
Dalton
A. N. Hateb
Caro
L.chatver
F. McBain
L. A. Juckett
G. L. Gildersleere
A. Marengo
Walter Kimball
H. Bontos
Union City
Bassett
Plymouth
Browsell
Jackson
William Sutherman
Henry Potnem
A. T. Weilivs
Eckeoa
Bla Foland
Boy hurt in horse accident on Bennett Street
Paul Claris York son of Attorney G Clarke of Battle Creek was badly injured yesterday afternoon when his saddle slipped and a horse bolted. His feet were caught in the stirrups and he was dragged along the street until the saddle broke free. He sustained internal injuries and possible damage to the spine but is expected to recover. Spectators rushed to aid the injured boy and he was taken home for treatment by Dr Goreline.
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Paul Claris Yourk
Clarke
Battle Creek
Asida
Itta
Bennett Street
Goreline
Reunion Honors Long-Served Grand Rapids Regiment
The oldest veteran present was Grlando McCann of Berlin, aged 36 when the war began, with WW. W. Cook delivering remarks. H. D. Baker of Muskegon County recalled he was thirty at departure and would not miss this reunion. An old Bible, one of thirty-five given to the regiment by a Marshall lady in 1861, accompanied a veteran, attesting to the lasting bonds and continued receptions across reunions.
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EB. H. Foote
Grand Rapids
WW. W. Cook
Grlando McCann
Berlin
Aged &Y
McCann
H. D. Baker
Muskegon County
Wita
Ops
Mayuhail
Not Guilty Plea by Webster in Dixon Murder Case
Webster pleads not guilty to the murder of his wife Bessie Kent Webster. A motion to quash denied. trial likely set for late next month. A Dixon woman, Mrs. Bart Raymond, claims she saw Dr. Hebe n B. Webster aboard a Northwestern train with a mysterious woman the night before the killing, challenging the defendant’s alibi. Authorities pursue questions about the identity of the other woman as defense attorneys seek continuance.
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Oregon
Nétry Bh
Webaler
Bessie Kent Webster
Judd O. B
Webster
Bart Raymond
Dixon
Sherif Delaney
Bn Eraon
Heben B. Webster
Northwestern
Forest
Polo
Mr. Bosales- Kert Webster
Raymond
Alssila
Wahsten
Tam
Hessen
Chicago
War Ientifier
Venta
Smuggling Ring Reported On Border Scan
United States Customs Agent George W. Woulkes reports a suspected cross border grain smuggling ring involving Walter Jackson and A J Maguire. Cases allege Canadian grain moved at night to American farmers with profits shared among parties including the producer and grain payer. Confessions are said to be in custody though not released.
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United States
Canada
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