New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-01
SIXTH 1lsrRICT FlREMEN.
The Eighth Anniversary.

derstood that that section has not had lire
brigade many more than that number OF
years. For instance, Pioneer No. l has
existed Just score and two years.
This last celebration was made under
somewhat adverse circumstances, yet it did
not fall behind former efforts in any respect
The grand marshal was Mr. Eugene May,
with Messrs. Henry r. Arbo, Peter Blessey,
H. +. Davis, Joseph CaillOt, C. j. Fox, +.
w. Blessey and John Weiss as aids. These
gentlemen we're splendidly mounted, all
looking the picture Of manhood.
Chief Engineer H. P. Phillips aud mis-
assistants, George Peltz and j. Munich, fol
lowed, perfect samples of iremen.
The leading company was Pioneer Mol, !,
with fine steam engine, which was
elegantly decorated with flowers. There
were so many men on the ropes that it was
hard to count them, and they all cheecfully
entered into the festivities. In the line
were noticeable Messrs. John Garstkamr
and Philip Draube who always take deep
interest in the company. and are always
prompt IN working or in playing. The
company is in a fair condition in every
respect.
The officers are: Frank Leidenheimer
president: John Garstkamp. vice president;
L. Englander, secretary; joan Altenhoter,
assistant secretary; Christopher Schopp,
treasurer; Jacob Gossenberger, foreman;
Philip Draube and George Powell, assist
ants; w. Lehman, steward; Louis Helm,
house keeper; Jacob Vonhafer, Conrad
Hahn, V. Reith and John Geiss, marshals.
After the parade the boys marched to the
residence of Mr.. Vonhafer, and partook of
hearty dinner.
Home Hook and Ladder No. was out
bright and early, in full force, first march
ing to the residence of Mr.. J. 81. A. Leon to
receive an elegant wreath from that gentle
mans little daughter, Elodie. The pretty
miss made tho presentation speech cum
ningly, and Mr.. c. C. Piper responded for
the company. Visiting the house of Mr.. C.
C. Piper, they were the recipients of new
set of harness for their favorite horses.
That was not all, as Mrs. John Michel had
Mrs. Eugene May provided wreath.
The organization was formerly military
company. and after the war resolved itself
into the above, and has done excellent ser.
vice as civilians.
Eugene May, president; w. H. Zimmer-
man, vice president; J. A. H. DeLeon, Sec
retary; T. DalIier, treasurer; G. c. Piper,
foreman; C. G. Marks and A. Barbour,
assistants; j. Jagot, steward; Henry c.
Brown. j. 7. Aycock and George Godfrey,
marshaIs.
With this company was a complete set Of
Juniors, second edition of their elders.
They have very complete truck, ladders,
ETC., presented by Mr.. Charles johnson.
These juniors are sons OF the main company.
all un;fo, med, and is certainly the solidest
and best equipped company of lads ever
seen in this section. Parents were proud of
their young tiremen. Charles Johnson,
president; j. II. Iuhatfy, vice president; j.
A. DeLeon, secretary; w. II. Zimmerman.
treasurer; Clifford Zimmerman, foreman
". T. johnson and B. Drinks, assistants.
When dismissed both companies returned
% their truck house, where a rare dinner
lad been provided by the marshals. They
lad guests from Nos. II, 6, Star Hook and
ladder, the St. Bernard company and Car
ollton No. /.
Before the proc essiOn started Mr. Iim-
herman, for the company, presented their
'adge. for his zeal and efficiency in office.
Protector No. was fully up to its former
tyie and made splendid display, having a
eautiful hose carriage to show off. The |
teamer was neatly decorated, on the |
unker resting mammoth bouquet, pre-
ented and made by Mrs. J. C. Bach |
treamer5 on the steamer welcomed Wash |
lgton No. 90, aud six white horses assisted |
evenly tne looking men to pull the |
lachine. This was all very fine, but the
ose carriage was the attraction. A forest
silverware, smothered in flowers and |
'reaths, ali neatly arranged, made up well.
Irs. Chevally had furnished q wreath and
owe-s in abundance. With this company
ere guests from Nos. 90, 8, 2 and 6. Alto.
ether or singly the Protectors retain their
ell earned reputation.
j. c. Bach, president; r. w. Young, vice
l.. Corlnier and S. +. ParmeIee,
,cretaries; Joseph Cox, treasurer d.
Ticker, foreman; George Acker and Y.
Iiller, assistants; +. Friers. housekeeper,
/. Burst, engineer; j. O. Landry, James
and Henry Ellerman, marshals.
After the parade members and guests
,turned to the enginehouse, where that
bodily caterer. Assredo, had provided
,mpting dinner.
Young America No. 3 had its hand engine
mourning for the death of one of it's
aiding members. However, the wreath
by Mr.. Faiber was a relief, and
len each man looked the fireman. No.
thoroughly equipped in every respect,
I'D having hand engine, can occasionally
,nder service where the steamers can rot
ork.
j. Faibre, president; Peter Rahem, vice
.esideEt; John Patsdorf, secretary; NJ.
aithos, treasurer; F. Geiss, foreman, j.
ndiriner and j. Bolts, assistants; H. Reil-
Y, housekeeper; J. Stents and Henry
-eiser, marshals.
The company closed the day at the festive
,ard.
The display. as whole, was certainly
and elected great praise all
ong the line OF march. Thousands and
ousands Of citizens lined the banquettes,
joicing to see that the department is still
irving.