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Sunday Dinner at Island Lodge

Date: 08 10 1913
Description: Lucy and W.A. Holt, with their family, the Trowbridge family and others, are sitting on the screened porch at Island Lodge for Sunday dinner. A tablecloth ...
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The Wedding of Ethel M. Cecil and Werner W. Duecker

Date: 06 18 1919
Description: Bride Ethel M. Cecil and groom Werner W. Duecker are standing with their wedding party, family and friends. Rev E.W. Wright officiated. The Cecil family h...
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W.A. Holt and Daughter Eleanor Tobogganing

Date: 11 26 1903
Description: Smiling at the camera, daughter Eleanor Holt is tobogganing with her father W.A. Holt in the backyard of the Holt family home. Aunt Nell is standing behind...
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After: Drinking Fountain Put in by Oconto Women's Club

Date: 1916
Description: View of the new stone drinking fountain for horses at the junction of Chicago and Main Streets. Looking at the camera, two girls are standing to the right ...
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Parade Float

Date: 10 20 1915
Description: View of a group of mostly women riding on a horse-drawn parade float. The letters "OW" and "WC" are written with flowers on the horse blankets. Several wom...
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Crystal Wedding Anniversary

Date: 1910
Description: Lucy Rumsey Holt and W.A. Holt's 25th wedding anniversary. Three generations are present. A cake decorated with flowers is on display in front of Lucy and ...
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A Meal Together

Date: 1911
Description: A view of a Holt family lunch or dinner on the porch at Island Lodge. W.A. Holt is sitting at the far end of the table, and Lucy Rumsey Holt is sitting at ...
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Raising the Flag at Grandfather's House

Date: 07 04 1912
Description: At the home of Civil War Captain Israel Parsons Rumsey, the group is raising the American flag on Independence Day. Names from left to right: Lucy Rumsey H...
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Fourth of July Fireworks

Date: 07 04 1912
Description: Alfred Holt is setting off some firecrackers while his sisters and several cousins are watching. Names from left to right: Elizabeth Doud Rumsey, Marion Ed...
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The Kaiser's Coffin

Date: 11 11 1918
Description: The Armistice Day parade is heading down Main Street. This float shows German Kaiser Wilhelm II's coffin. A group of joyful men and woman are riding on the...

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