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September 19, 1918
Wood County Reporter
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Company K in this city receives a flag from Dr. Von Rupert of Stevens Point, presented ceremonially on September 12 by Capt. Clark Orthman, highlighting his transition to loyal American; event includes parade and dance.
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FLAG PRESENTATION
Company K of this city are proud of the receipt of a fine flag which was a gift to them from Dr. Von Rupert of Stevens Point, once a Major in the German army but now a whole hearted loyal American. The presentation of this flag was attended with considerable ceremony which occurred on Thursday evening September 12. Co. K was out in uniform attended by the band and special ceremony of Guard and retreat, parade took place on the East Side Market Square. Several members of Co. M of Stevens Point were present and had a part in the ceremony. Capt. Clark Orthman of the Stevens Point Company presented the flag to Company K of this city in the Amusement Hall with appropriate remarks which were very cordially received. Following the ceremony a free dance was given which was largely attended testing the capacity of the Amusement Hall.
Company K of this city are proud of the receipt of a fine flag which was a gift to them from Dr. Von Rupert of Stevens Point, once a Major in the German army but now a whole hearted loyal American. The presentation of this flag was attended with considerable ceremony which occurred on Thursday evening September 12. Co. K was out in uniform attended by the band and special ceremony of Guard and retreat, parade took place on the East Side Market Square. Several members of Co. M of Stevens Point were present and had a part in the ceremony. Capt. Clark Orthman of the Stevens Point Company presented the flag to Company K of this city in the Amusement Hall with appropriate remarks which were very cordially received. Following the ceremony a free dance was given which was largely attended testing the capacity of the Amusement Hall.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Flag Presentation
Military Ceremony
American Loyalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Von Rupert
Capt. Clark Orthman
Company K
Co. M
Where did it happen?
East Side Market Square, This City
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Von Rupert
Capt. Clark Orthman
Company K
Co. M
Location
East Side Market Square, This City
Event Date
Thursday Evening September 12
Story Details
Company K receives a flag gift from Dr. Von Rupert, a former German Major now loyal American, presented with ceremony by Capt. Clark Orthman of Stevens Point's Co. M, followed by a dance.