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NEWSPAPER DATE NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATION EVENT
Sept. 6, 1855 Manitowoc Tribune I.O. of G.T. I.O. of G.T.-A notice of the meetings of Evening Star Lodge, recently formed at Two Rivers, will be found in our columns. We learn that the Order is in a fair state of prosperity, and though not sufficiently posted in the objects of the organization to express any opinion of its probable influence for good, yet, there are those connected with it who are worthy of confidence, and whose influence has ever been on the side of truth.
Dec. 20, 1855 Manitowoc Tribune I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows' Festival-At a special meeting of Chickerming Lodge, No. 55, I.O.O.F., held on Monday evening last, it was resolved to have a Festival on the 1st day of January next, and the following persons were selected a Committee of Arrangements: Past Grand-W.W. Waldo, M. Fellows, S.W. Smith, W.F. Eldridge, G.S. Glover; K.K. Jones, Geo. L. Lee, P.J.Pierce, Jos. W. Thombs, W.W. Deming, H.E. Zailley, E.K. Rand, A.L. Edwards.

NEWSPAPER DATE NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATION EVENT
July 22, 1859 Manitowoc Pilot Masons MASONIC.-Tracy Lodge, No. 107, having obtained its charter at the last session of the Grand Lodge, was solemnly dedicated last Friday night, and the following officers were duly installed: Fred. Borcherdt, W.M.; Fred. Ransch, Sr. W.; Aug. Wittmann, Jr. W.; Chas, Korten, S.; Chas Winkelmuller, Tr.; Adolph Wittmann, Sr. D.; Edward Mueller, Jr. D.; Daniel Roehmer, Ty.; Fred. Krause, and Herman Gutmann, Stewards.

NEWSPAPER DATE NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATION EVENT
Nov. 18, 1898 Manitowoc Daily Herald South Side Ladies Aid Society South Side Ladies Aid Society to Give an Entertainment for the Poor.THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THE DATE Ladies Here Labored Faithfully to Make the Affair a Success and Should Be Given a Rousing Benefit. The South Side Ladies' Aid society will give an entertainment and dance at Turner opera house on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 24. The proceeds will be devoted to the relief of the poor and, as the object is a worthy one, citizens should see that they are given a rousing benefit. The ladies have spent much time and labored conscientiously in the preparation of a program, which is excellent. About twenty-five of the leading young people are to assist and from present indications the entertainment will be a success. Bielings orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music, which will add much to the pleasure of the evening. A special feature of the program is the "Cake Walk" given by the members of the Darktown club. This will be participated in by ten young people well known to our citizens, but whose names for the present are withheld. The walk will create no end of amusement and the most graceful couple will be presented with a large cake. After the cake walk the floor will be cleared and lovers of dancing will be given an opportunity to trip the light fantastic. The entire evening promises to be one of rare enjoyment. The program is as follows: Selection, Bieling's Orchestra. Piano Solo, Miss Bertha Klingholz. Trio, Cornet, Trombone, and Piano, Mr. E. Sohrweide, Mr. H. Sidher, Mrs. Gust Alter. Vocal Solo (Soprano), Burt Kress. Reading, Miss Erna Wagner. Vocal Solo (Bariton), Mr. Schmitz. Vocal Solor (Soprano), Miss Matlida Schmidt Voca Trio, Miss. Leuhr, Miss Ada Locke, Miss L. Morrison. Male Quartete, Aaron Torrison, Clyde Sedgwick, A.S. Grahm, E.J. Onstad. Cake Walk, Members of Darktown Club.

NEWSPAPER DATE NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATION EVENT
Feb. 3, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Rahr Guards WILL YOU BE THERE? Rahr Guards to Hold Their Annual Mask Ball Tomorrow Evening. The mask ball to be given by the Rahr Guards at Turner Hall to-morrow evening promises to surpass anything of the kind ever given in the city. The committee on arrangements have left no detail unattended to and present indications point to a large attendance. The hall is to be decorated and every effort will be made to give those who attend an evening of genuine pleasure. Beilings orchestra is to furnish the music and four prizes are to the hung up for the different costumes. The admission has been placed within reach of all, and if you are looking for a good time, don't fail to be present.
Jan. 27, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Clio Club "LOVE", THE THEME. Clio Club Met With Mrs. Oscar Alter This Afternoon. The Clio Club met this afternoon at the pleasant home of Mrs. Oscar Alter, 818 York street, and had a very enjoyable time. The club is making a study of Shakespeare's plays and its members are at present deeply interested in the great love romance "Othello". Although Shakespeare is the main subject of study, there is a paper read by one of the members at each meeting and the member is allowed to choose her own subject. Miss Jennie Barnes had the paper today and her subject was "Byron". It was a well written paper and treated of the life and characteristics of the great poet.
Jan. 27, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Rahr Guards The Rahr Guards at a meeting last night appointed a committee to rent new quarters. They have an offer from the Schreihart Brewing Co. which will no doubt be accepted.
Feb. 2, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Epworth League The Epworth League will hold a "Spider Web" social at the home of Miss Lillian Clark on North Eighth street to-morrow evening. An enjoyable time is promised and everybody is cordially invited to attend.
Feb. 4, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Baensch Guards MORE BLUE COATS. The Baensch Guards Enlarging Their Membership. There was a meeting of the Baensch Guards at Turner hall last evening. E.J. Onstad made application for membership which was referred to the membership committee. Four new members were taken in. The remainder of the time was devoted to drilling.
Feb. 11, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Humane Society Attendance at the Meeting of Humane Society Very Light.The annual meeting of the Humane society held at the city hall last evening was not largely attended. The slim crowd present indicates a lack of interest in the good work being accomplished by the organization and it is to be regretted. The report of the secretary shows some sixty members on the roll and the treasurer reported a cash balance of $80 in the treasury. The officer of the society reported that during the past year he had assisted in the prosecution of three cases, looked after fifteen cases of cruelty to animals and two of cruelty to children. A motion to have the dues of the members paid voluntarily instead of b??ing a collector was carried unanimously. Hereafter member may pay their dues at C. Lie?enow & Son's store on the North side or at F.C. Buerstatte's store on the South side. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the secretary. New officers were not elected owing to the small attendance.
Feb. 17, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Baensch Guards E.J. O?sted and Jas. Hempton were admitted to the ranks of the Banesch guards last evening and the oath of allegiance will be administered at the next regular meeting. The drill last night was well attended and much interest was manifested by the members of the company.
Mar. 16, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Rahr Guards The Rahr Guards have purchased a new carpet for their club rooms.
Apr. 7, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Lake Shore Mandolin/Guitar Club Lake Shore Mandolin and Guitar Club A Thing of the Past.The Lake Shore Mandolin and Guitar Club, an organization which has been a credit to the city for more than two years past, is no more. The club disbanded Monday evening, March 20, and the affairs were all settled up at that time. The club was organized in 1897 and was compose of fourteen members. In a short time it held rank with the leading musical organizations of the city and their service was in demand at parties and private gatherings of all kinds. During the past few weeks interest has flagged and it was thought best to disband. Manitowoc will not be without a mandolin club however. An organization was perfected Wednesday evening, and the National Mandolin club will hereafter take the place of the Lake Shore club. The new club is comporised of Ed. Juul Jr., John Wagner, Al Hintz, and Gus. Heise, and are open for all engagements. Their prices are reasonable and they will at all times endeavor to furnish first class music for social gatherings.
May 5, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Press club At a meeting of the newspaper men held last night at the office of Judge Baensch, steps were taken for the formation of a Press Club. Every newspaper published in the city was represented and the club now has fifteen members. The primary object of the organization is to promote sociability among the members and to develope a more fraternal feeling. United in this way the press of the city will be better able to entertain visitors and be of more influence in looking after the best interest of the city. Judge Baensch was chosen president and K.L. Zander secretary until such time as a constitution shall be adopted. A committee consisting of John Nagel, E.H. Wade and A.C. Schmidt, was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. The club will meet again next Thursday evening at the office of Judge Baensch.
Apr. 29, 1899 Manitowoc Daily Herald Freier Saengerbund At a special meeting of the Freier Saengerbund held Wednesday evening the following delegates were elected to attend the Ost Wisconsin Sangerfest: W. Christiansen, H. Schmitz, R. Groll, E. Stock; A. Simmet.

NEWSPAPER DATE	NEWSPAPER	ORGANIZATION	EVENT
Sept. 6, 1855	Manitowoc Tribune	I.O. of G.T.	I.O. of G.T.-A notice of the meetings of Evening Star Lodge, recently formed at Two Rivers, will be found in our columns. We learn that the Order is in a fair state of prosperity, and though not sufficiently posted in the objects of the organization to express any opinion of its probable influence for good, yet, there are those connected with it who are worthy of confidence, and whose influence has ever been on the side of truth.
Dec. 20, 1855	Manitowoc Tribune	I.O.O.F.	Odd Fellows' Festival-At a special meeting of Chickerming Lodge, No. 55, I.O.O.F., held on Monday evening last, it was resolved to have a Festival on the 1st day of January next, and the following persons were selected a Committee of Arrangements: Past Grand-W.W. Waldo, M. Fellows, S.W. Smith, W.F. Eldridge, G.S. Glover; K.K. Jones, Geo. L. Lee, P.J.Pierce, Jos. W. Thombs, W.W. Deming, H.E. Zailley, E.K. Rand, A.L. Edwards.

NEWSPAPER DATE	NEWSPAPER	ORGANIZATION	EVENT
July 22, 1859	Manitowoc Pilot	Masons	MASONIC.-Tracy Lodge, No. 107, having obtained its charter at the last session of the Grand Lodge, was solemnly dedicated last Friday night, and the following officers were duly installed: Fred. Borcherdt, W.M.; Fred. Ransch, Sr. W.; Aug. Wittmann, Jr. W.; Chas, Korten, S.; Chas Winkelmuller, Tr.; Adolph Wittmann, Sr. D.; Edward Mueller, Jr. D.; Daniel Roehmer, Ty.; Fred. Krause, and Herman Gutmann, Stewards.

NEWSPAPER DATE	NEWSPAPER	ORGANIZATION	EVENT
Nov. 18, 1898	Manitowoc Daily Herald	South Side Ladies Aid Society	South Side Ladies Aid Society to Give an Entertainment for the Poor.THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THE DATE Ladies Here Labored Faithfully to Make the Affair a Success and Should Be Given a Rousing Benefit. The South Side Ladies' Aid society will give an entertainment and dance at Turner opera house on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 24. The proceeds will be devoted to the relief of the poor and, as the object is a worthy one, citizens should see that they are given a rousing benefit. The ladies have spent much time and labored conscientiously in the preparation of a program, which is excellent. About twenty-five of the leading young people are to assist and from present indications the entertainment will be a success. Bielings orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music, which will add much to the pleasure of the evening. A special feature of the program is the "Cake Walk" given by the members of the Darktown club. This will be participated in by ten young people well known to our citizens, but whose names for the present are withheld. The walk will create no end of amusement and the most graceful couple will be presented with a large cake. After the cake walk the floor will be cleared and lovers of dancing will be given an opportunity to trip the light fantastic. The entire evening promises to be one of rare enjoyment. The program is as follows: Selection, Bieling's Orchestra. Piano Solo, Miss Bertha Klingholz. Trio, Cornet, Trombone, and Piano, Mr. E. Sohrweide, Mr. H. Sidher, Mrs. Gust Alter. Vocal Solo (Soprano), Burt Kress. Reading, Miss Erna Wagner. Vocal Solo (Bariton), Mr. Schmitz. Vocal Solor (Soprano), Miss Matlida Schmidt Voca Trio, Miss. Leuhr, Miss Ada Locke, Miss L. Morrison. Male Quartete, Aaron Torrison, Clyde Sedgwick, A.S. Grahm, E.J. Onstad. Cake Walk, Members of Darktown Club.

NEWSPAPER DATE	NEWSPAPER	ORGANIZATION	EVENT
Feb. 3, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Rahr Guards	WILL YOU BE THERE? Rahr Guards to Hold Their Annual Mask Ball Tomorrow Evening. The mask ball to be given by the Rahr Guards at Turner Hall to-morrow evening promises to surpass anything of the kind ever given in the city. The committee on arrangements have left no detail unattended to and present indications point to a large attendance. The hall is to be decorated and every effort will be made to give those who attend an evening of genuine pleasure. Beilings orchestra is to furnish the music and four prizes are to the hung up for the different costumes. The admission has been placed within reach of all, and if you are looking for a good time, don't fail to be present.
Jan. 27, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Clio Club	"LOVE", THE THEME. Clio Club Met With Mrs. Oscar Alter This Afternoon. The Clio Club met this afternoon at the pleasant home of Mrs. Oscar Alter, 818 York street, and had a very enjoyable time. The club is making a study of Shakespeare's plays and its members are at present deeply interested in the great love romance "Othello". Although Shakespeare is the main subject of study, there is a paper read by one of the members at each meeting and the member is allowed to choose her own subject. Miss Jennie Barnes had the paper today and her subject was "Byron". It was a well written paper and treated of the life and characteristics of the great poet.
Jan. 27, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Rahr Guards	The Rahr Guards at a meeting last night appointed a committee to rent new quarters. They have an offer from the Schreihart Brewing Co. which will no doubt be accepted.
Feb. 2, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Epworth League	The Epworth League will hold a "Spider Web" social at the home of Miss Lillian Clark on North Eighth street to-morrow evening. An enjoyable time is promised and everybody is cordially invited to attend.
Feb. 4, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Baensch Guards	MORE BLUE COATS. The Baensch Guards Enlarging Their Membership. There was a meeting of the Baensch Guards at Turner hall last evening. E.J. Onstad made application for membership which was referred to the membership committee. Four new members were taken in. The remainder of the time was devoted to drilling.
Feb. 11, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Humane Society	Attendance at the Meeting of Humane Society Very Light.The annual meeting of the Humane society held at the city hall last evening was not largely attended. The slim crowd present indicates a lack of interest in the good work being accomplished by the organization and it is to be regretted. The report of the secretary shows some sixty members on the roll and the treasurer reported a cash balance of $80 in the treasury. The officer of the society reported that during the past year he had assisted in the prosecution of three cases, looked after fifteen cases of cruelty to animals and two of cruelty to children. A motion to have the dues of the members paid voluntarily instead of b??ing a collector was carried unanimously. Hereafter member may pay their dues at C. Lie?enow & Son's store on the North side or at F.C. Buerstatte's store on the South side. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the secretary. New officers were not elected owing to the small attendance.
Feb. 17, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Baensch Guards	E.J. O?sted and Jas. Hempton were admitted to the ranks of the Banesch guards last evening and the oath of allegiance will be administered at the next regular meeting. The drill last night was well attended and much interest was manifested by the members of the company.
Mar. 16, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Rahr Guards	The Rahr Guards have purchased a new carpet for their club rooms.
Apr. 7, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Lake Shore Mandolin/Guitar Club	Lake Shore Mandolin and Guitar Club A Thing of the Past.The Lake Shore Mandolin and Guitar Club, an organization which has been a credit to the city for more than two years past, is no more. The club disbanded Monday evening, March 20, and the affairs were all settled up at that time. The club was organized in 1897 and was compose of fourteen members. In a short time it held rank with the leading musical organizations of the city and their service was in demand at parties and private gatherings of all kinds. During the past few weeks interest has flagged and it was thought best to disband. Manitowoc will not be without a mandolin club however. An organization was perfected Wednesday evening, and the National Mandolin club will hereafter take the place of the Lake Shore club. The new club is comporised of Ed. Juul Jr., John Wagner, Al Hintz, and Gus. Heise, and are open for all engagements. Their prices are reasonable and they will at all times endeavor to furnish first class music for social gatherings.
May 5, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Press club	At a meeting of the newspaper men held last night at the office of Judge Baensch, steps were taken for the formation of a Press Club. Every newspaper published in the city was represented and the club now has fifteen members. The primary object of the organization is to promote sociability among the members and to develope a more fraternal feeling. United in this way the press of the city will be better able to entertain visitors and be of more influence in looking after the best interest of the city. Judge Baensch was chosen president and K.L. Zander secretary until such time as a constitution shall be adopted. A committee consisting of John Nagel, E.H. Wade and A.C. Schmidt, was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. The club will meet again next Thursday evening at the office of Judge Baensch.
Apr. 29, 1899	Manitowoc Daily Herald	Freier Saengerbund	At a special meeting of the Freier Saengerbund held Wednesday evening the following delegates were elected to attend the Ost Wisconsin Sangerfest: W. Christiansen, H. Schmitz, R. Groll, E. Stock; A. Simmet.