The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-06-22
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

ceremony of presenting flag to the
Manitowoc County Guards took place
at o'clock on Monday Afternoon in
the park and was witnessed by a large
number of ladies and gentlemen. The
ladies of our village took this matter in
energy and patriotism alone, that the
advance guard of Manitowoc soldiers
are indebted for the beautiful emblem
of our couptry's glory. The flag is a
splendid specimen of handiwork, and is
made of the finest silk, trimmed with
silver. That it will be priced highly
by the Guards, on account Of its fair
donors, no one will deny.
At the hour above designated, the
company marched from their rendez-
vous, and proceeded in good style to
the park, where they were received
by the ladies' and a large body of citi-
zens. They were then drawn into line,
two deep, when Mrs. G. b. Collins,
who had been designated by the ladies
for the purpose, addressed the guards
| as follows:
Gallant Captain and Manitowoc
Guards:
Those feelings of sadness which
every true American among us must
have at beholding our country under
going all the horrors of civil war, must
be intermingled with those of 10y by
the knowledge that even in our midst
there is such a gallant band of self
denying men, ready to "buckle on
their armour" and go forth to battle
for the right Confident that Just
Heaven will hasten the day when
equal rights will be equally enjoyed,
we bid you 'God Speed' with our
hearts filled to Overlooking with the
hope that you may at last return laden
with honors, and that your proudest
boast may be-"we fought for our
country"
You are bearing with you this flag
the gift of willing hearts. In the
smoke and din of battle, stand by it,
| because it is the 'Stars and Stripes"
the flag our fathers fought under.
Let the remembrance that there will
be many silent prayers waited heaven
ward in your behalf, and many an eye
bedimmed with grateful tears at the
recital of your deeds of bravery, be the
means of endearing it to you "a hun
daed :olt,.,
Once more-may God speed you and
bring you safely home, with free
dom's soil beneath your feet, and free
dom's banner streaming DER you"
Mrs. Collins address was delivered
in such feeling and appropriate
manner, that all present were moved
with emotion, and many eyes were
dimmed with tears. At its conclusion,
President Collins stepped forth and
| placed the rich gift in the hands of
Capt. Clark. 1t was moment before
he could respond, so deeply was he
| affected by the beautiful and patriotic
| address, and turning to his men, called
upon them all to swear to stand by that
flag and never see it disgraced. Every
member, with uplifted hand, respond
ed 1--WE swear" Capt. Clark then
thanked the ladies of Manitowoc for
| their kindness, and promised that the
flag should be returned to Mantowoc
or every member of the guard should
meet bloody grave-it should never
be dishonored while guard breathed
lie.
Appropriate remarks were then
ma lie by Perry p. Smith, Jere Crow
ley, DR.. Preston, VIM. NJ. Nichols, and
after three cheers for the ladies. and
three for the guards, the company then
marched to their rendezvous, Ensign
Glover bearing with him the prettiest
flag which will be seen in his regi-
ment.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
Jacob Wickert of this city was
married on Tuesday to Miss Henrietta
kulmas.
Mr.. Louis Falge, who has been at
tending medical college at Chicago,
| Is home on a vacation.
MARRIED.
Rahr-Piening.- Sunday evening,
June 20, 1886 10y VIM. Bach, Justice of
the Peace, Mr.. Max Rahr and Miss
Ella Piening.
1t is seldom marriage is announced
in which the character Of the parties
more fully promises the realization of
good wishes, than the above. Mr..
Rahr is a general favorite, not in the
weak way Of being mice fellow"
but in straits of sturdy character which
give his young manhood dignity and
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