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2. To assist Aurora Post. No. 20. G. A. R., in all its measures of kind- ness and charity to comrades in arms and to their families who may need aid ; to extend aid to widows and orphans of fallen comrades, and to aid in perpetuating their memory.
PAST PRESIDENTS.
Clara Harral
Mae Lincoln
Anna C. Reilein
Rebecca Lewis
Amelia Bartholomew
Eva Windett
Myra K. Stolp
Millie Phillips
Rose Jolinson
Cynthia Woodard
Ella A. Scragg
Elizabeth Kapferer
Florence V. Poole
Lizzie Hubbard
Mabel Clark
Hattie Vaughn
Mary P. Gale
Rae Parr Logan
J. May Ricker
DIRECTORY.
Abbott, P. E.
Bigger, Louise
Cole. Jennie
Allen, Naomi
Blackstone, Myrtle
Conant. Mary
Allison, Anna
Blair, Emma
Conant. Gertrude
Atchison, Rena
Bowditch, Sarah
Cook, Ester
Atherton, Addie
Bowron, Clara
Courtright. L.
Athow, Mary
Blakley, Emma
Colliver, Althia
Avery, Naomi
Bronson, Delia
Cowdry. Lizzie
Bartholomew. A.
Bristol, Mary
Crittenden, L. A.
Bacon, Ida
Britz. Mary
Culp. Julia
Bain, Ida
Bullis, Anna
Crane. C. M.
Bates. Antoinetta
Bedford, Mary
Corlett, Sarah
Battles, Minnie
Case, Alida
Denney. Mary
Barnes, Letitia
Castaline, Jennie
Dodds, Mary
Bexon. Temperance
Castler. Rae
Drake, Orphia
Bell. Rose
Cassem. Maggie
Downs, Elizabeth
Ball, Sophia
Clark. Emma
Duncan, Linnetta
Beck, Hattie
Clark, Mabel
Durant, Eunice
Beck. C. E.
Clapp, Eliza
Durant, Lucy
Berry. L. G.
Chambers, Alice
Dwyer, Mary
Berscheidt, Gertrude Bent, Lizzie
Carnes, Emma
Ebersoll. Maggie
Chapman, Emma
Eberly. Mae
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Eby, Florence Eastwood, Emily Eardley, Jennie Ellsworth, Emma Erickson, Nellie Farnsworth, Jessie
Halkyard, Alice
Olhaver, Alice
Hubbard, Maud
Parmalee, Agnes
Pease, Helen
Palmer, Emily
Ingham, Elizabeth
Parker, Margerite
Jamieson, Mattie
Parker, Malinda
Fish, Mary
Jackson, Ada
Peet, Celinda
Foster, Ada
James, Emma
Perry, C. R.
Foster, Fannie
Judd, Sarah
Phillips, Millie
Frances, Ella
Johnson, Carrie
Plummer, Matie
Gale, Mary P.
Kapferer, Elizabeth
Pfrangle, Sadie
Garrey, Emma
Kelley, Anna
Raymond, Kate
Geyer, Carrie
Kennedy, Mary
Raymond, Sophia
Geyer, Marie
Killian, Louisa
Raymond, Frances
Gillispie, Ella
King, Harriet
Reilein, Anna
Gillette, Hattie
Knapp. Ella
Reilein, Julia
Goodale, Lida
Knight, Mary
Reid, Minnie
Goldsmith, Emma
Knight, Euty
Ricker, J. May
Goodsell, Amelia
Kuter, Amanda
Riddle, Jennie
Green, Jessie
Lake, Mae
Riser, Mary
Green, Henrietta Gregory, Emily Gray, Cora
Lee, Jennie
Rosbeck, Anna
Gould, Alice
Lee, Ida
Rosencrans, Maggie
Harral, Clara
Lewis, Rebecca
Ruddy, Anna
Hawley, Mary
Lewis, Stella
Ruddy, Nettie
Hammond, Eliza
Lincoln, Hannah
Rukgarber, Lue
Hanson, Anna Haner, Mattie Hanson, Lucy
Lossing, Mary
Scragg, Daisy
Hamilton, Alice
Long, Mary Love, Ella
Scott, Margaret
Hayford, Jennie
Mason, Emma
Scharschag, Amelia
Houze, Lydia Harris, Addie
Megher, Emma
Shepherd, Mary
Heckman, Carrie
Meredith, Eliza
Shields, Marion
Henderson, Fannie
Mileham, Anna
Shornden, Minnie
Herrin, M. A.
Miller, Nellie
Shoger, Mary
Hellgren, Helen Healy, Libbie Healy, Jennie
McConahy, Emma
Stolp, Myra
Hinckley, Mary Holmes, Carrie
Miller, Maggie
Smith, C. V. Smith, Huntoon
Hudson, Alice
Newhall, Caroline
Smith, Laura
Hughes, Lavina
Ochsenschlager, K.
Smeley, Laura
Hubbard, Lizzie
Olds, Mary
Solfisberg, Maranda
O'Meara, Helen
Spier, Margaret
Hubbard, Mahala
McLaughlin, Carrie
Shambo, Elida
Moses, Cora
Smith, Winnie
Mombleau, Sarah
Schoeberlein, Mary
Hartman, Kate
Lincoln, Mary
Solomons. Stella
Logan. Rae
Scragg, Ella
Segars, Mary
Mahaffey, Flora
Rolfe, Maud
Lackner, Emma
Lannigan, Jane
Robertson, Anna
Hubbard, Laura Iliff, Sadie
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Slater, Catherine
Thomas, Hattie
Westover Maggie
Stebbins, Maria
Vaughn, Hattie
Wideman, Anna
Stevens, Jessie
Van Sickle, Anna
Wilcox, Minnie
Stedman, Catherine
Van Vlack, Edna
Wilder, Flora
Stickles, Anna Swartz. Mamie
Virchow, Bertha
Winchell, Mary
Virchow. Nellie
Woodard. Cinthia
Sylvester, Celinda
Ward. Anna
Woodruff, Helen
Tanner, Elizabeth
Ward. Alice
Worthington, Effie
Tanner, Anna
Walker. Mary
Wormley, Ida
Tarble, Elizabeth
Welch, Mary
Wormley, Libbie
Thompson, E. P.
Welch, Lulu
Wollong Effie
Trapp. Emma
White, Mary
Wormley, Anna
Trauten. Hope
White Lavina
Y'ager. Maggie
Trahy, Sadie
White, Grace
Young. Lottie
True, Minnie
White. Ellen J.
Youker, Mary
Tyres, Sophia
Westmark, Emma
Zimmers. Emeline
Paid out for relief since organization . $3.312.80
Turned over to G. A. R. Post. No. 20 1.136.72
LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIRCLE, NO. 2.
Objects.
I. To unite with loyalty, love for each other ; to practice the precepts of true fraternal feeling towards all members of the order; thus emulating the spirit which unites our fathers, husbands and brothers to honor the memory of those fallen, and to pepetuate and keep for ever sacred "Memorial Day."
2. To assist the Grand Army of the Republic ; to encourage and sympa -. thize with them in the noble work of charity, and to inculcate love of country. and patriotism among the children of our land. It is also the mission of the Ladies of the G. A. R. to place upon the breast of each dead comrade a silken flag.
All loyal mothers, wives, sister's and daughters, nieces and grand- 3. daughters of the late Rebellion and ex-army nurses are eligible to membership in this order.
PAST PRESIDENTS.
Olive Quinton
Mary Wallace Carrie Scott Carolyn Hathron
Annie Wilcox Catherine Page Mary Frost Sarah Moon
Annie Caseur Emma Slick A. B. Culver
Mary H. Phillips.
DIRECTORY.
Brown, Flora Breese. Iwanona
Beverly. Mercy
Bevier. Theresa
Briggs. Clara Brundage, Abbie
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Heun, Rhoda
Riddle, Jennie
Harrington, Eloise
Russell, Annie
Hull, Mary
Riddle, Mary E.
Hall, Abbie B.
Russell Almina
Hamlin. Georgetta
Richardson, Susie
Halter, Grace F.
Raymond, Sarah
Jenks, Fannie
Riley, Jane
Kramer, Mary
Rees, May
Cook, Sarah A.
Kellogg, Adelade
Ray, Mary
Cowdry. Alice N.
Kessell. Helen
Scott, Carrie
Chambers, Alice
Kittie, Alice
Slick, Emma
Carnes, Emma
Kelly, Julia
Seaward, Catherine
Corghan, Grace
Keith, Mary E.
Scrafford, Fannie
D'Lamatter. Lizzie
King, C. L.
Squires, Hattie B.
Davenport. Martha
Kinney, Margaret
Stanton, Francis
Davis, Clara O.
Lawrence, Rose
Slosson, Helen
Edmunds, F. B.
LaSuer, Hannah
Sylvester, Celinda
Everet, Louise
Logan, Myra
Stinson, Georgia Solfisburg, J.
Eaton, Edna
Lund. Mary
Frost, Mary
Lord, Clara
Streeter, Hattie
Foster. Anna
Miller. Jennie L.
Thompson, Lillie
Farrell. Margaret
Maher. Fannie
Tarble, Elizabeth
Farwell, Mattie
Maloney, Rose
Tremain, Anna
Ford, Polly
Mullen, Margaret
Townsend. Cora
Fleunner, Ella
Morey. Stella
Vaughan, Jane
Farreau. Ada
Nickson, Annie
Vaughan, E. J.
Foster, Louise
Nary. Catherine
Ware, B. C.
Fredendall. Anna
Newman, Mary
Walker, Jane
Grey, Diantha
Page, Catherine
Weston. Lottie
Greenman. Margaret
Pierce, Ella D.
Wheeler, Edna
Gustason, Nellie E.
Perrigo, Mae
Wheeler, Ella H.
Grey, Louise J.
Piedlow, Kate
Williams, Jane
Grey. Mary J.
Poling. Josephine
Winn, Julia
Hoyles. Elvira
Potter, Lucy P.
Wilcox, Annie
Harral. A. M.
Phillips, Mary
Webb, Sarah
Hatlıron. Carrie
Picot, Mary
Wilkinson, Mary
Hazel, Mary
Quinton, Olive E.
Wilson, Sarah
Hoffman, Fannie
Robinson, Julia
Young, Sarah
Hatch, Marion
Reagan. Maria
Zilsburger, Mary.
Hamlin. Josephine
Rice, Linda A.
Harris, Addie
Rilter, Ellen
SONS OF VETERANS, U. S. A.
The objects of the order are as follows : I. To keep green the memories of our fathers and their sacrifices for the maintenance of the Union.
Barnes, Lititia S. Boyle, Relia Black, Nancy E. Casner, Annie Cramer, Mary L. Cronk. Mary Campbell. Hannah Chase, Alice
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2. To aid and assist the members of the Grand Army of the Republic in their caring for helpless and disabled comrades, to extend aid and protec- tion to their widows and orphans, to perpetuate the memory and history of their heroic dead, and eventually to take up their work in the proper observ- ance of Memorial Day, and teach a love of patriotism to the youth of America.
3 To aid and assist all worthy distressed brothers of the order.
4. To inculcate a veneration among all classes for the men who gave their lives that this country might live, and to spread the gospel of equal rights. universal liberty and justice to all men.
AURORA CAMP, NO. 21.
Aurora Camp, No. 21, was mustered into the ranks of the Sons of Vet- erans in 1885, by Commander Eb. Denney, of Aurora Post, No. 20, G. A. R.
In the twenty-two years of its life Aurora Camp has had many ups and downs, but today is one of the most prosperous and best working camps in the Division of Illinois.
It has the active support of the members of Post No. 20, G. A. R., and is bound to grow larger and more useful as the years go by.
PAST COMMANDERS.
C. E. Colwell
C. S. Hagadone
R. G. Covalt*
P. A. Durant
C. S. Harkison
H. J. Lawrence
W. K. Dillon
F. C. Hewitt P. G. Lincoln
C. W. Brookins
A. G. Sylvester
Geo. German
D. E. Hinman
A. R. Chamberlain
Bert E. Gould
W. F. Thayer
H. E. Covalt
ROSTER.
Ames, Fred A
Evans, Arthur R.
Lawrence. Harry
Atchison, Robert B.
Elder, David
Lincoln, Percy G.
Bennett, Fred
Edmunds, Geo. C.
Lord. Harry J.
Black, Geo. D.
Egleston. Franklin P.
McNair, John J.
Brown. Aden Colwell, Dr. C. E.
Gould, Bert E.
Porter, E. G.
Chamberlain, A. R.
Hewitt, Frank C.
Riddle, Geo. H.
Covalt, Harry E.
Hawk, Arthur T.
Riddle, Frank H.
Clark, Roscoe C. Durant, Pliney A.
Herrick, S. J. Halter, Frank
Ralph, Frank H. Spurrier, Harry B. Smith. Allen
Donaldson, H. W.
Hinman. Ed. D.
Durant, H. L.
Horr, Robert
Streeter, M. E.
Durant, Samuel
Hoffman, Peter L.
Sweet, Clifford G.
Edmunds Ed. E.
Johnson. Vern
Stolp, Ray N.
Deceased.
Harkison, Chas. S.
Riddle, John H.
Duncan, Louis A.
German, George
Manning. Geo. C.
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Stephenson, Harry
Thompson, G. F.
Wormley, O. L.
Stephenson, Geo.
West, Arthur D.
Yager, M. E.
Sherman, F. C.
Westover. Fred S.
Yager. Clarence L.
Todd. Bert C.
Windish, William
Zimmer. William C.
LADIES' AID SOCIETY, NO. 7.
OBJECTS.
1. To assist the Sons of Veterans in keeping green the memories of our soldiers, and their sacrifices for the maintenance of the Union.
2. To aid the members of the Grand Army of the Republic in caring for their helpless and disabled Veterans; to extend aid and protection to their widows and orphans: to perpetuate the memory and history of their heroic dead, and the proper observance of the Memorial Day.
3. To aid and assist the Sons of Veterans in all their objects, both financially and otherwise.
4. To aid and assist worthy and needy members of our Society.
5. To inculcate true patriotism and love of country, not only among our membership. but all the people of our land, and to spread and to sustain the doctrine of equal rights, universal liberty and justice to all.
PRINCIPLES.
I. A firm belief and trust in Almighty God, and a realization that under His beneficent care and guidance the free institutions of our land-by the assistance and sacrifices of our soldiers-have been preserved, and the integrity and life of the nation maintained.
2. True allegiance to the government of the United States of America, and a respect for, and devotion and fidelity to, its constitution and laws, with a firm opposition to anything that may tend to weaken loyalty, or in any manner impair the efficiency and permanency of our National Union.
PAST PRESIDENTS.
Celinda Sylvester Stella Lewis
Fanny Henderson Rebecca Lewis
Eva Windett
DIRECTORY. -
Members in Good Standing.
Ames, Ella
Ballard, Julia
Desotell. Mary
Brown, Flora
Clapp. Liza
Drake, Orpha
Barnes, Letitia
Covalt, Lottie
Dunn, Elnora
Briggs, Clara
Covalt, Verna
Edmunds, Nora
Biddulph, Anna
Davenport, Martha Evans. Cenia
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Farwell, Mattie
Lewis, Rebecca
Riddle, Jennie
Fredendall, Anna
Lincoln, Elnora
Russel, Almira
German, Carrie
Maloney, Rose
Stephenson, Mary
Gould, Effie
McNair, Mary
Stephenson, Frances
Gray, Mary J.
Newman, Mary
Stolp, Myra
Harman, Mary
Parker, Lottie
Sylvester, Celinda
Henderson, Fanny
Phelps, Bessie
Shepard, Mary
Henry, Clyde A
Picott, Mary
Wormley, Jennie
Hubbard, Lizzie
Phillips, Mildred
Wormley, Libbie
Kendall, Jennie
Reynolds, Minnie
Woodward. Edna
Kendall, Lucy
Riddle, Evelyn
Young. Sarah
Lewis, Stella
Ricker. Mary
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Motto: "The Flag Our Fathers Saved." LUCY WEBB HAYES TENT, NO. 9. Organized December 6, 1905.
I. The object is to perpetuate the memories of our fathers and brothers, their loyalty to the Union and their unselfish sacrifices for the perpetuity of the same ; and to keep green the memory and history of those who participated in that heroic struggle for the maintenance of one free government.
Also about the same objects as other similar organizations.
DIRECTORY.
Andrews, Nola H.
Graham, Jessie M.
Morey, Stella
Bexon, Lula
*Gramly, Stella M.
Newell, Mabelle
Biever, Theresa
Hamlin, Josephine
*Parker, Charlotte
Bishop, Daisy
Holslag, Bessie
Perrigo, May
Briggs, Nora
Holslag. Celia
Prindle, Ida
Butler. Anna
Horton, Clara E.
Raymond, Julia M.
Chambers, Alice L.
Kennedy, Carrie
Ricker, J. May
*Chambers, Ethel
Kennedy, Mabel
Russell, Mattie
Cooper, L. May
Lawrence, Edith
Slick, Emma R.
Duncan, Linnetta
Lindsey, Linnie J.
Stone, Belle
Farwell, Mattie
Lord, Caroline
Young. Bessie M.
*Farwell, Jessie M1.
Lund. Maud
AURORA IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.
The following interesting historical sketch of the two Aurora companies in the Spanish-American war was written by John C. Weiland. a private in Company D. now assistant cashier in the German-American Bank of Aurora :
* Granddaughter
LOOKING UP FOX STREET HILL, AURORA, ABOUT 1868.
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On April 26, 1898, in response to the call of President Mckinley for volunteers to aid in the war with Spain, Companies D and I, of Aurora, of he Third Regiment Illinois National Guard, departed from their home to ssemble in Springfield with the Illinois troops. Quarters were taken in the Exposition building at the State Fair Grounds. On May 7 the regiment ecruited to its full strength, was examined by army surgeons, and in the evening was mustered by Captain Roberts, U. S. A., into the United States volunteer service, being the first regiment in the country to be so honored.
On May 14 the regiment was ordered to proceed by train to Chicka- nauga Park and arrived there on the 16th. Camp was pitched among the rees near Kelly Field and the regiment assigned to the Second Brigade, First Division, First Army Corps. Life in the open air maintained the health of he men, and drills, marches and maneuvers hardened them. They improved heir idle hours by visiting all corners of this historic ground and the neigh- oring Lookout mountain and National cemetery. On July 14 Governor Tanner and staff reviewed all Illinois regiments and found them in the best ondition. The same afternoon news was received of the surrender of Santiago. One week later, upon returning from a long practice march, orders vere received to break camp and to board trains for Newport News, Virginia. The men were jubilant at the prospect of an early brush with the enemy. Through the pretty scenery of Kentucky and the mountainous Virginias the rains sped and arrived at their destination on the 24th. "Camp Brooke" was made on the sandy shore of the James river, in sight of Fortress Monroe nd the ocean.
On July 28 they embarked on the auxiliary cruiser "St. Louis" for Porto Rico, and after a pleasant voyage entered the harbor of Ponce on the night of the 3Ist. It was a beautiful sight, the dim outlines of the battleships of Sampson's squadron, the signal and searchlights, and the big navy guns. The ext evening they steamed forty miles east along the coast and reached a oint off Arroyo in the early morning of August 2, and waited for the "St. Paul" and "Cincinnati." The "Gloucester" and "Wasp" already lay nearer hore. The town surrendered after a few shots and the Spanish garrison ed to the mountains. The troops were landed in the early evening under he protecting fire from the warships, and outposts were established on the oads near the foothills. Through the night desultory firing was kept up by oth sides and the bullets swished the air above the boys, who lay hidden in he canefields. The body of a Spanish officer was found next morning by a entry. Daylight revealed a beautiful country, dotted here and there with icturesque old houses and sugar-cane sheds, the hills and mountain sides overed with many-colored foliage, and cultivated fields of cane, coffee and obacco.
On August 5. under command of General Brooke, the larger town of ruayama, five miles west and inland, was taken by the Third Illinois and Fourth Ohio Regiments, the Illinois boys on the right and opposed to the Spanish cavalry. The enemy, after a short, sharp fight, were driven through he town and into the hills beyond. The Aurora companies were then detailed s patrols in the town. The Spaniards hid among the trees in the hillsides
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and fired upon our sentries at intervals in the next two days, without fatal results, however.
On the morning of the 9th a battalion of Fourth Ohio men, bent on reconnoitering duty among the hills, was ambushed in a deep cut and eight men wounded. They were rescued by a detachment of the Illinois boys, including the Aurora companies, who hurried out on the double-quick and were now placed on outpost duty near the enemy's lines. The next day the heavy Springfield rifles were exchanged for Krag-Jorgensens, the regular army rifle. A bit of excitement was caused by the report that a spy was concealed in a house near Company D's quarters and they searched the house. without, however, discovering the Spaniard. A Spanish corporal and a refugee were captured while prowling near the outposts and brought in. Orders were issued in the evening that sentries be doubled and prowlers be shot, as a night attack on the town was expected. Ten days' rations were issued to each man and word was given that the movement across the island would begin before daybreak next morning. the 13th. There was hurried preparation and loading all night and no sleep for the men. After an early cup of coffee the start along the mountain road was ordered with Companies D and I in the advance of the Third Illinois, which with the Pennsylvania and Missouri batteries formed the main column. From their elevation they saw an enchanting prospect, the solid road winding along the mountain sides, valleys and ravines below, with a clear view of the sea and the transports iying idly at anchor, the town partly hidden by the hills. But soon the sun's glare became fiercely hot, and men began to drop out of ranks. Progress was slow, as time must be allowed for the Ohio and Pennsylvania regiments to come up on the right and left flanks. At noon, the big five-mile bend in the road had been reached, which was guarded by a blockhouse a hundred yards up the mountain side, and a halt was ordered. General Brooke, himself in the advance. ordered the gunners to unlimber and load. In the midst of these preparations, Lieutenant MeLaughlin, of the signal corps, was espied riding at top speed up the road toward the soldiers, and shouting: "Stop!" He reported to General Brooke that the president had decreed a protocol; the general hesitated a moment, then said: "Lieutenant, you should have shown more consideration for your horse!" Thus dramatically, ended the war in Porto Rico: and fortunately, too. for it was afterward discovered that the road had been mined under the line of march, and that masked batteries on the hillsides could have worked deadly havoc, had an action been begun.
The men were marched back to a field near town, where camp was pitched, and made as comfortable as possible. Patrols were sent out, and outposts established. some of the Aurora boys being stationed within speaking distance of the enemy, and establishing a friendly intercourse. These outposts were maintained until the last of August. Now began the rainy season, and camp was moved several times. The hospital lists grew larger daily, until less than half the men were fit for duty, and their health was endangered by the greatly increased amount of work. The hospital ships, "Relief" and "Mis- souri" came to take the sick men back to the United States, and transports brought food and supplies. On September 3 General Brooke and staff departed
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on their ride of thirty-five miles across the island, to institute the provisional government at San Juan. The mail was often ten days or more in arriving, and was eagerly devoured upon its receipt. Fresh beef and bread were obtained occasionally, and served to relieve the monotony of hardtack and bacon. Drills and marches and dress parade were held daily, to maintain the health of the men, and divert their thoughts. General Fred Grant took command of the brigade. On the 18th, at dress parade, a message from the president, compli- menting the Third Illinois on its record. was read and cheered. Many rumors were spread about that the regiment would soon be relieved, which put heart back into the men.
On October I the army paymaster came on his long-deferred visit, and made the boys happy with the first pay they had received in three months. The native merchants reaped a harvest by trebling their prices for all fruits and vegetables, which were in great demand by the soldier boys. On October 26 the Forty-seventh New York regiment arrived to relieve the Illinois boys, and on November 3 the Third Illinois boarded the "Roumanian," of the transport service, and bade good-by to Porto Rico, after having given three months of able foreign service to their flag. The steamer arrived in New York harbor on November 9, and the regiment disembarked and boarded trains, leaving Hoboken at night, and arrived in Chicago at noon of November II. Colonel John Lambert, of Joliet, had provided a feast at the Great Northern hotel for his old friends, Colonel Bennitt and the Third Illinois, to which, you may be sure, they did full justice. Companies D and I arrived home in the early evening, and were welcomed with open arms. They were banqueted and accorded receptions by various organizations and by the citizens.
The companies were granted a sixty-day furlough and at its expiration were mustered out, January 18, 1899.
Company D was fortunate throughout the campaign, but was saddened to learn, a few days after arriving home, that Private Henry B. Damon had died in a Chicago hospital, to which he had been moved from the train, too weak to go farther. Company I suffered the loss, by fatal illness, of Sergeant Robert M. Dyer, at Chickamauga, June 8, 1898, and at Guayama, Porto Rico, Fred Shaw. August 22; Oscar Smith, August 26; Chris Hennis, September 21, and Charles Church, October 10.
The rosters of the companies follow :
COMPANY D. Captain.
John L. Graves
Fred L. Thatcher
First Lieutenant.
Charles F. Spicer
Second Lieutenant.
Dale E. Lanigan
William Snyder
Sergeants. Warren O. Lintner John H. Simmons
Frank Davis Fred D. Graves
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Corporals.
Ellis Ames
Frank Drew
James Dunlap
George Fauble Arthur Russell James Sherwood
John F. Hlolslag
Howard C. Carpenter
Archie G. Sylvester
Charles Phillips
George McKee Charles Wagner
Musicians.
Harry W. Marvin
Charles Smith
Wl'agoner.
Alex. Menz
Privates.
John W. Althen
Dennis Hennessey
John J. Nepomuck
Lester C. Allen
Harry Howard
Herman C. Niss
Charles E. Brown
Charles Jeffries
Robert A. Ostrander
Groves W. Breese
Gus Johnson
Frank E. Pagel
Thomas Blair
Nelson Johnson
Charles H. Pruett
Charles W. Barnum
Bert Kaiser
Frank W. Pruett
Frank Burns
Edward Karl
George R. Pulford
Martin Bickler
Clarence Knight
Michael Rausch
Claud C. Colie
John Kramer
James Robinson
James MI. Cornell
Gus A. Kruger
Frank E. Rossetter
Henry B. Damon
Maurice Kundert
Edward Runge
Harry Dyer
Fred Lackey
Jacob Schrepfer
Lester L. Davis
Emil Larson
John Schrepfer
Bert C. Drake
Alfonso La Pointe
Edward Schairer
Lester Drake
Claude La Suer
John Soost
Jess C. Eatinger
Dan W. Lehman
Charles F. Soules
Harry H. Elmore
Charles Leidberg
William Stratton
Rov Fisk
Anthony Love
Arthur Streed
John E. Farrell
John Maher
Charles Swahn
William Flaherty
Emil Matson
Hugh G. Taylor
John Gabrielson
William McCarthy
William Gleason
Edwin McGinnis
Walter C. Grant
Frank McQueeney
Otis E. Walbaum
Chester C. Goddard
Otto Messner
John C. Weiland
Claud E. Hayford
Eugene Moreau
Charles Zimmerman
William Haywood
John Murphy
Rudolph Hanson
Richard Nass
COMPANY I.
Captain.
Charles H. Greene
First Lieutenant.
William Kline
Ray White
Oscar Hamilton
James E. Moore
Adam Thiel Ernst Thill
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HIANE COUNTY HISTORY
Second Licutenant.
Albert Lindsey
Sergeants.
Albert W. Hendricker
Charles O. Hendricker Robert M. Dyer
John J. Burkel Edward Pfister
William H. Bronson George A. Law
Corporals.
Fred Dano
Ralph Gharet
Thomas Manion
George Gharet
Charles O. Miller
Philip S. Clauser
Monte L. Robinson
Edward Russ
Musicians.
Clarence O. Davis
Louis E. Shoger
James E. Goodwin
Artificer.
William E. Ferriere
Privates.
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