Veterans recall Crocker Brigade reunion stories at Des Moines
A Des Moines gathering closes Crocker Brigade eighteenth biennial reunion. Col H H Read is re elected president for two years. Veterans share heroics, captures, escapes, and regimental humor amid stories of Andersonville, Gerknap, and regimental rivalries.
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Des Moines
America
Crocker
Iowa
Urigade
Mount Vernon
H. H. Read
Rood
Christie Warren
Gerknap
Allints
Warren
Andersonville
Jewel-Bedecked Widow in Court Over Unkept Husband
Chicago reports Mrs. Louise Anderson widow Herbert and her son Mower appeared in Justice Coltier's court in St. Joseph Michigan, amid contrast with a ragged old man claiming to be Anderson's husband. He describes prior income from the Chicago board of trade and says he now struggles on a dollar a week after fleeing Chicago. The scene contrasts wealth and hardship with questions of marriage and family.
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Chicago
Anderson
Lowse
Herbert
Louise Anderson
Andersall
Mower
la Pompadour
Justice Coltier
St. Joseph
Mich
Iso
Wifow Herbert
CO Thayer
Michigan
Chicago Board of Trade
Veterans Brigade Meeting in Washington Iowa 1881
The Iowa brigade reunion in Washington on Sept 28 29 1881 included Mgr Shean. Col H I Rood named as twenty fifth year president and first secretary, with the former governor B I Sherman as first president. General McPhersons flag from Vicksburg July 4 1863 will be displayed on stage.
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Iowa
Washington
Mgr. Shean
H. I. Rood
B. I. Sherman
McPherson
Vicksburg
James Wilson
Army of the Tenjnesses
Representative Miller Ill With Imminent Death
Friends of Charles W. Miller of Waverly report the former editor and state representative is critically ill and believed to have only days to live. Doctor urged a morale visit after J W Grawe noted Miller’s internal disorder keeps him from taking nourishment and has left him greatly wasted.
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Charles W. Miller
Waverly
J. W. Grawe
the Independent
Waterloo
Miller
Health Setback Ends Political Career
A robust man fell ill during the last session of the legislature and after returning home underwent major surgery. It was learned that the illness, though improved, could not be cured.
Old Age a Crime Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
Warns that aging can bring back pain and kidney trouble and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as prompt relief. Claims the product has over 200 years of recognition for kidney and bladder ailments and lists price points 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 with availability at druggists.
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Haarlem
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Veta
Crocker Lugads
John Wares
Seattle
Leo Schumacher
H. G. Arthur
Los Angeles
T Harlan
D. W. Shean
Crocker Brigade Association
Harlan
Crock
Sterling Purity
Sterling
Reo
Whapper Raster
Representative Miller
Tobey
James Black Dry Goods Co
Mangler Bros
Yansen & Hansen
Sinaard Bros
G. M. Berkley
the Galloway
Clute Grocery
Riekena & Thomas
H.ak. Ogline
Bryant Motor Car Co
Allen Street
Guy W. Campbell
Henderson Drug Co
Tom Moores
Moore
Tom Moore
Martin Brothers, Distributors
Golay
Man
George McManus
Jiggs
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