29 May 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
A memorial day poem by Maurice McKenna of Fond du Lac salutes fallen heroes. It honors Patriots who served, their sacrifice, and the lasting glory of their graves across oceans and lands.
Memorial day ceremonies will be held tomorrow across the city with services at South Side Catholic churches and Holy Name church. Wreaths will be placed by the Woman's Relief Corps at Northside Catholic cemetery and St Peter Claver church. programs include prayers, parades, and speeches by local officials. The day’s main events begin at 1:15 PM with a procession to Wildwood cemetery and conclude with memorial services and songs at the cemetery and church.
The Doege Trier Camp Band will lower the flag and perform Nearer My God to Thee before dispersing to alternate halls. Memorial day services are led by Gustaves Wintermeyer Post G A R and several groups including Doege-Trier Camp No 12, Wisconsin National Guard Company C, Evergreen City Veteran Corps, Sons of Veterans, Deutscher Landwehr Manner Verein, Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G A R, and Doege Trier Auxiliary No 11.
Washington in May 29 George Wildermuth was today nominated for the position of postmaster at Sheboygan Falls.
The silver loving cup trophy for the city bowling tournament at National alleys was awarded to the De Wilde Specials. Team members include Gust DeWilde as manager and John Liebl as captain, with Rob Werner Mark Kocsak Frank Scherer Frank Gieseke and Peter Schils. Cup donor: H. C Hoppe the jeweler.
Charles Willis Thompson, a nine year Washington correspondent, testified in the Roosevelt trial that he never detected liquor on Roosevelt's breath or saw him under the influence. He accompanied Roosevelt on an 11,000 mile round trip, stayed at Mercy Hospital after the shooting, then joined him at Oyster Bay. Thompson testified Roosevelt was constantly active and rarely drank, except for a sip of champagne at Gridiron Club dinners.
Henry R. Pieper, Civil War veteran, died from internal injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee road train at the Brickbauer crossing near Plymouth on May 22. A former resident of Sheboygan County, he will be interred here. survived by eight children, two brothers, and a widow Miss Selma Moeller. Pieper served in Co. H, 26th Wisconsin and belonged to the H. P. Davidson Post at Plymouth.
Associated Press reports in Tomah Wisconsin on May 29 that 35 barrels of whiskey arriving late were stolen by thieves who drilled holes in the depot floor from beneath the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul freight house. Empty barrels were found. no trace of the thieves or remaining liquor.
The second annual Moose Lodge May ball is held this evening at the Eagles hall. Attendees will receive roses or carnations on entry while a fine dance program by the orchestra is planned. The hall floor will be in excellent condition for a pleasant evening.
Edmund Veech son of Attor ney and Mrs. Veech passed his mental test for Annapolis admission. With a vacancy to fill he will be ordered there after a required physical exam. The Army and Navy register lists him among 219 of 615 who passed the April examination.
Showers expected all afternoon and night with fair skies in the east. Cooler temperatures move in from the west portion, bringing a noticeable drop in heat by evening.
Wisconsin Governor McGovern sends a message to the Legislature advising against adjourning the present session until next January. He warns the move would create two sessions, raise costs, risk losses of progress, and leave lawmakers accountable for a do nothing session.
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