First Expedition Sails For Porto Rico Under Gen. Wilson
Reports from July 20 describe Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson leading the first brigade of the first division of the first army corps aboard ships bound for Porto Rico. The force includes the Second and Third Wisconsin, the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, and units from the Sixth Illinois and Sixth Massachusetts. Crowded docks erupt in cheers as bands play. Nearby Santiago notes friendly mingling of former enemies and easing yellow fever fears. Camp Bates Michigan notes the Thirty-fifth Michigan nearly complete, with two companies yet to muster, while the Thirty-first Michigan is expected to depart for Porto Rico later in the week.
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Onantestoy
8. C
Miles
Porto Ricco
J. H. Wilson
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Kinois
Mlinois
Massachusetts
Santiago
First Army Corps
Porto Rico
Camp Bates
Island Lake
Mich
Michigan
Atkinson
Scranton
Cuba
Ward
Alma
Crmvamarea
Milton Holmes
Tampa
Camp
Fra
Dean Morten
Red Cross
Ambulance Corps
Fonia
Id Reg
Tonia
Cours
Harlock
Tam
Uyual
Grand Wedding at St John’s Alma Miss DeRussy Marries Mr Sickel
In Alma at St John’s Episcopal Church on Thursday July 21 at noon, Miss Emily Caroline DeRussy wed Mr John Trast Sickel with Chicago and Detroit guests in attendance. Rev HB Jefferson officiated as ushers and heat man assisted. the bride wore white satin and chiffon. reception at Saravilia followed by departure to Detroit on the 4.90 Ann Arbor train. The couple will live in Chicago after an extended wedding tour.
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St. John’s (Episcopal) Church
Alma
Emily Caroline DeRussy
John Trast Sickel
Chicago
Detroit
HB. Jefferson
Chas
G. Randall
Hears Young
Wn. G. Bickel
Samuel T. Douglas
Gertrude Whiting
Wegner
Chin
Menelhmhn
E. J. Sickel
Edith Sickel
Win
G. Sickel
Henry Young
Wm. Gray
Cameron D. Waterman
Mise Kathaleon Trowbridge
H. B. Leviyard
John Trust Sickel
Board of Trade ‘of
Saravilia
J. A. Lancashire
Ann Arbor
Cavalry Troop Accounts Hardship and Training
A trooper writes from camp describing daily routines, meals, and drill, praising rations and warmth, noting scarce hardtack but good bread. He discusses early mornings, mounted and foot combat training, and hopes for active service soon. The letter also mentions politics, McKinley, and a local Republican caucus with delegates chosen for Ithaca.
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Alion
Lan
McKinley
Sunday Excursion to Toledo Announced by Ann Arbor Railroad
Sunday July 24 excursion to Toledo with return for $1.25 per round trip, children under 12 at same rate. Special train departs Alma 6 38 pm. Refer to excursion bills for details. Local notes mention Frank Knowles, Mrs Lathrop, Piersons, a Pringle report of a girl, Mrs Robe and Mildred, Kinch moves, Mrs Clark Boote, Ledyard visit, Sickel event, and DeRadsy wedding.
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Ann Arbor
HH. B. Ledyard
Michigan Central R. A
Detroit
Thareday
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Turck
Bly Brewhaker
Aret Chehier
General Hawkins Hociety
Ted Jaly
Tenek
W. Waranr
Alen Wanh
Alea
JA Sawer
Tuivea
Apert Wethe
Prine
Boston Coffees
W. R. Purmort
Horst
Ithaca
T. Bath Glassen
Alsin
DR. W. Kelly
Opera House
Alma, Mich
Oxfords
GG. M. Delavan
Santiaco
K. H. Whiton
Plumbing
Camp Thomas
Tomas
Barron Recoup
Frank Stallknecht
Will Spicer
Tudek
Loke
fPettyjohn & Opera House
J. L. Miller
Wi. H. Youns
T. A. Ely
Arcada
O. F. Brown
F. Renner
J. F. Schwartz
D. L. Sharrar
J. N. Ford
H.E. Meyers
G. W
J. H. LeLean
B.S. Vena
Toledo
Frank Knowles
J. F. Lathrop
Elm Hall
Riverdale
John W
Alma’s Hospital
D. P. Losey, Jeweler
Stearns
Crescent
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