Dead Heroes Remembered in New Ulm Memorial Day Tribute
New Ulm honors fallen heroes with its grand Memorial Day ceremonies and a parade from Turner Hall led by Andrew J. Eckstein. Speeches by Eckstein and Albert Steinjiasser reflect on the Civil War, slavery, and national unity, honoring veterans and urging patriotic duty for future generations.
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Death of August Meier Veteran of Civil War
Memorial Day obituary for August Meier aged 79. German born in 1832, he served in the Ninth Illinois and at Shiloh Pittsburgh Landing, later joined Hancock's Veteran Corps and lived in New Ulm and Home. Survived by wife Wilhelmina Heimerdinger and three children. Funeral at Turner Hall with Hecker Post honors, burial at city cemetery. Local tributes note his industrious nature and steadfast character. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills advertised.
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