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A Century In

Carroll County

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Presenting the History ol Carroll

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AUGUST 29. 30. 3 1 . 1923

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OFFICERS OF THE PAGKAMGeneral AdvisorAuthor and Executis : Kum li. Laiiu

I' r 1)1HECTORSFIRST DAY

Mrs. Thomns Smith. Neighborly Wei faro' "cfu'b. Ml. C.SECOND DAY H , ,

, s I . ,• I , arkTHIIU) DAY M, j.,iu, ( ...,.." m' . .oil

niUKCTORS OF BANDrIKST DA\ ..->jnaima liand

Irvin Benedict, DirectorSECOND DAY Unark Band

Harry Rahn, DirectorTHIRD DAY -..Mill.MU'.vill.. Ra-..?

C. A. MiMulenhall, Director

PAGEANT COMMI'ITKKSGENERAL COMMITTEE—

Mrs. Looincr Downinir Mt. CarrollMrs. A. S. Habb ShannonMr.s. JcnniL' Nipe Mt. CarrollProf. R. T. MiGrath LanarkMrs. David Court.s "Mrs. Kerd Spaulding ^..ChadwickRoy Fritz Mt. CarrollMrs. Dr. Runnels MilledgevilleJ. H. ShirkMrs. Albtrt Getz _ Mt. CarrollMrs. Chas. Moore « . ... '• '•

Mrs. John Connt-ll . ... .___PROPmTV COMMITTEE—

ordon, Ch. .- Mt. Carroll. u ••

Ch«s. Kin^iMy ChadwickPARADK rOMMlTTFF—

...Lanark_ -Ml. Carroll

-y Savannar - - Mt. Carroll

i...ii l.tiii.iier — Milledsreville

PUBLICITY rO.M.MITTEE—Mrs. I Old Spaulding, Ch. Chadwickr M F c-T -Mt. Carroll

I.Anark

COSTL-ett, Cb Mt. Carroll

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Miss Maude Blough Mt. Carroll^ Moore -._ "

Campbell *' "

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GROUNDS COMMITTEE—Chas. Ko.ssler. Ch. Mt. CarrollGaorge Morris LanarkChas. Moure Mt. CarrollMrs. Chas. Dtehl LanarkMrs. David Courts "

Chas. Casseiberry Mt. CarrollSen. J. D. Tumbaugh "

Dun Hurley "

Thus. Jenlcs SavannaMUSIC COMMITTEE—

Mrs. Guy i'uterbaujrh, Ch. LanarkMrs. Vernon TodJ MilledgevilleRev. Brcmicker SavannaMrs. Hany Lowir.an Lanark

INTERLUDE COMMITTEE—Miss Ruth Senneff, Ch. ChadwickMrs. Lucy Putcrbaugh MilledgevilleMrs. O.scar Daehler ChadwickMiss Alice Coleman Mt. Carroll

POLICING COMMITTEE-Harry Linskill LanarkAlbert Dr^sbach Mt. CarrollHenry Fehler SavannaChas. Dresbach Mt. CarrollElmer Kinney "

Chris Han-lei "

Stage Direction and Stage ManagementMembers of Committees from each Center as given in

the Cast list for each day.

CARROLL COUNTY HISTORY1778. Tavo years after signing of Declaration of Independ-

ence, George Rogers Clark captured Vincennes of the Britishand the County of Illinois was organized.

1809. Illinois territory was divided into two counties byproclamation of Governor Pope.

1818. Illinois Territory became State of Illinois. 1823 to

1828 United States Government makes treaties with the Indii.ns

by which they agreed to give up their hunting grounds to thewhite men.

1827. The County of Jo Daviess was organized embracingwhat are now the C'/Ounties of Lee, Ogle, Carroll and Whitesidewith the county Beat at Galeaa.

1828. First Settlement in Carroll County at Savanna,known as the Counril lilnffs of the Upper Mississippi. It wasmade by three familiea of George and Vance L. Davidson, AaronPierce and Wn>. Uluiidd, from Galena lead mines, who movedto Savanna with ox t«'f«ms. They lived in the Indian Coiuicil

House until cabins could be built. 1829 Aaron Pierce and sonbrought the fii"j»t herd uf cattle and horses into the county.

1830. Fimt settlmr-nt made in Cherry Grove by Thomas

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Crane on what is known as Laird farm and waw called Cranc-'HFort.

18.'k2. liltick Ilnwk Wur broke out and HfttU'n« movod tb«irfan>'i>'— 'r..fii v;:,v i.iMi, to Galcnn for protection '»>•• •»' n boilta \ point of Muff where the of M.I'li] fort »too<) off uii utturk l;. . uanii mwhich liwb Upton had u narrow eHcap«-, hidintf in a cave until

niirhtfnll when he and other men eKcuptnl in u lK>nt to Galena.1S33. The (\iuniy ('omniiHHionern of Jo DavieMi County,

ordered Levi Wurner to lay out the roud Ix-lween Galenu andPeoria. This route went by way of Crane'ii Fort in CherryGrove.

18;U. Fir^t permanent Rettlement wuk made by GeorgeKnox in Elkhorn Grove.

183o-lHMil. KeK'ulutorK or visrilunts were orRnnized to stopborne thievintj and other luwlessneHH which wun threateninjc theproperty and lives of settlers.

lK;{r». Hon. Norman 1). French filed claim for land in what18 now York Township. He was eni;aKt'd in the first jfovern-ment survey and helpetl block out Carroll County into jf'vem-ment townships, was fir.st tax collectx)r and member of 29thGeneral Assembly of Illinois Legislature.

183G. The first .settlement was made at Preston Prairieby Samuel Preston.

18:Ji». Carroll County was organized out of part of Jo Dav.less by act of Legislature. The first church services were heldthe same year by a Presbyterian minister by name of Whipple,on Preston Prairie.

1S41. The Mt. Carroll Mill Company was orfrunized byHavid Emniert and Nathaniel Haldermaa ami the first log: housein Mt. Carroll erected on Stajrj; Point and wcupied by DavidEmmert and family.

IhJ'.i. Carroll County settlers leave for California in questof gold. Many follow later.

1850. The first newspaper in the county, the Mount Car-roll Tribune, was started by Hr. John L. Hostetter.

1852. Mt. Carroll Seminary receive*! Charter and in fol-

lowinfT year was opened by Miss F. A. Wood (afterwards Mrs.Shimer) and Miss Gregory.

1853. Agricultural Society organized. Held its first fair

in 1854 on the farm now owned by W. D. Golding, one-half mileeast of Argo-Ka.

18r,0-V,4. Cam II County raised $250,000 and 1498 men en-

listed for the Civil War and not a man was drafted.

18G7. Mt. Carroll received City Charter from Legislature.1873-'74. The Grange movement swept over the county as a

protest by the farmers against the low prices for farm products,

corn lieing worth 15c jht bu. at that time and other grains in

proportion.1880. Organization of Nase Post No. 80, G. A. R., and of

the Woman's Relief Corps were the first in Carroll County.1884. The Soldiers and Sailors Reunion .Society of Carroll

Co. was organized at I^anark, Illinois.

1888. A County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was organize*!

by the farmers to obtain their insurance at reasonable rates.

This company to<Jay has an assembled cajiital of over seven

million dollars and is the third largest in the State.

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1800. Carroll County erects monument to the memory of

the soldiers and sailors who fought in the War of the Rebellion.

189:3. At the World's Fair in Chicago, Carroll Countytanked first in its exhibits of Grains, Grasses, and Dairy Pro-

ducts, due to the efforts of A. B. and W. R. Hostetter who pre-

pared the exhibits. A. B. Hostetter afterwards became Secre-

tary of the Illinois Farmers' Institute.

18i)8. A very destructive cyclone visited Carroll County;its path extending from a point near old Dyson's Lake, north

and eastward through Mt. Carroll Township destroying fromeight to ten farm steads, including the County Farm. There"were several fatalities, besides a number injured.

1898. Carroll County furnished a number of men in the

Spanish-American War.1917. The World War gave Carroll County an opportunity

to show her patriotism. She furnished more than her quota in

both men and money. A total of Go8 men in all branchesof service, besides quite a number of women in the Red Crossenlisted in our nation's service. The number who were killed or

died in service was 25.

1919. The Carroll County Farm Bureau was organizedwith a membership of 325. Work was begun in February 1920,

and a re-organization campaign conducted in June of that yearresulted in a membership of 1368 being secured.

A Century in Carroll County

A County Historical Pageant

PROGRAMFOR

Wednesday, August 29, 1 9232:00 P. M.

" OLD INDIAN TRAILS"

Music by Band

Prologues written by Harriet N. Connell

Prologue Reader Rev. E. Y. KnappOverture.

Bugle Call

Prologue "A HUNDRED YEARS AGO"The mists of the morning cleared away,

And the sun shown warm and golden on an awakeningworld,

The great forests were alive with the song of birds;

A chorus triumphant;

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The south wind blew gently o'er the long grass of the

prairie,

Rippled it into waves, like u mighty 8ea,

Flowing on toward the distant huriKon.

The wild flowers, sweet wjtii dew, lifted their faces,

To be kissed by the rising sun.

Softly the funy bcasis crept forth in search of food.

Crept from the fure.st deep and dark,

To the edge of the prairie.

Little beasts dwelling in peace together.

The streams sang gayly a.^ they flowed on between tho

rocky walls,

Flowed on to the mighty river.

Where the dtur came down to drink,

Stepping softly in the yielding sands;

And the fish leaped in a sI.owim "t" -iK. ,- ^pray;

No strife, no hate, no turmoil,

The sweet peace of the morning',

One hundred years ago.

Prelude

The I'rairies and the Wild Flower Children bring us the

story of the beauties of Nature.

Prologue "THE INDIAN TRAILS"Far above the laughing water, on the towering cliffs of

granite,

Were the tepees of the Foxes,

Of the Sacs and Winnebagots,

Indian braves and happy maidens,

In the glorious land of promise;

Here the harvest and the hunting,

Feasts and dances by the waters.

Of the mighty Mississippi,

Here was moonlight, love and laughter,

Here the weddings, here the sorrows;

Until one night there came the signal,

Signal fires upon the hilltop,

Shining through the moonlit valley

Tell the storj' of the coming

Of the white man to the valley;

In the council house they gather,

Mighty braves, the old, the maidens.

Faces dark with pain of parting;

Farewell to the rocks of granite,

Farewell to the mighty river.

Farewell to the blouming prairie.


To the birds within the forests;

Silently the tepees vanish;

Nevermore the camp fires burning,

Nevermore the dance and singing,

Nevermore the signals rising,

In the glory of the autumn,

On the Long Trail are they passing,

To the land of the Tomorrow,

Silent are the singing voices,

Low their heads are bowed in sorrow.

On the cliff where lies the ashes

Of the campfires, stands a figure.

Of a man triumphant, glorious.

To the west, into the sunset.

In the glory long he gazes,

In his hand a wondrous banner,

Red and white and blue its color;

On the hilltop he implants it,

While below the sound of voices

Echo back from o'er the river.

And the birth of Carroll County,

On the mighty Mississippi,

On the page was then recorded,

In the Record of the Ages,

Long, long years ago.

CAST OF CHARACTERS AND GROUPSIn Order of Their Appearance with Leaders

Characters or Groups—Organization or Individual TownPrologue Reader, Rev. E. Y. Knapp MilledgevillePrelude.Voices of the Prairies, High School Mt. Carroll

Alice ColemanMrs. H .P. Hostetter

Wild I'lower ChildrenMrs. H. P. HostetterMrs. Jennie Nipe

EPISODE I—SCENE I

Indian Trails, C. C. Circle LanarkMrs. Guy PuterbaughMrs. David Courts

Indian Scout, Re.\ RahnFire Lighter, Gerald KessingerMedicine Man, Clarence ChampionBlack Hawk, Chief of the Sacs, Ray BowersKeokuk, Chief of Foxes, Floyd ZuckIndian Men, C. C. Circle

Indian Women, C. C. Circle

Chief of Winiiehagoes, Henry B. Strauch ThomsonChief of Pottawattomies, A. I. Robison "

Indians of these Tribes "


Mrs. Robt. Groharing, Ch. . ... •*

Mr. Jus. Frost "

Mrs. Vada Carroll ..Peace Dancer, Phillip Culehour _. Mt. CarrollIndian Childn-n, Group from I.jtniirk - ._... Lanark

MiH. Guy I'uterltauKh --^- "

Mrs. David Courts .. **

Scene II

Indian Bravi-, C. C. Circle, Kvx Kahn *'

Indian Maiden, Marion Helsin^er . . -

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Seme 111

Indian Messmijer, Vaughn (Jarr . ThomsonIndian Guide, Ivan CarrollInterpreter, Frank HohmirrFirst Settlers

Geo. Davison and family, Mr. and Mrs. RushCarroll "

Vance Davidson and family. Mr. and Mrs. JohnCarroll "

Aaron Pierce and family, Mr. and Mrs. RoyHeitman '

Wm. Ulundle and family, Mr. and Mrs. BertGrimm "

Other Settlers. M«.n, Women and Children Mt. CarrollMrs. Thos. Smith, Ch., Neighborly Welfare..Mrs. John HooverMr. Lee Irvin

Roy NeuschwangerBertha Corbett

Settlers, Mrs. H. R. Parsons, Mrs. Nina Kenyon Argo-FaThree brin^ring Gunu-, Neighborly Welfare Club Mt. Carroll

Episode II

Scene 1

S.ttl.i-,~-Mrs. Robt. Groharing ThomsonMrs. Thos. Smith. Neighborly Welfare Club

Mt. CarrollMrs. Nina Kenyon, Argo-F'a Group .....Argo-F'aMrs. Nino Kenyon, Argo-Fa Group Argo-Fa

Scene II

Black Hawk and Tribe, C. C. Circle LanarkMrs. Guy Putcrbaugh - -_.-Mrs. David Courts

Bob UptonScene III

First Schtiol, Oakvnii- « immunity, Mrs. iui-i jacK .>ii. Larr-'il

Mrs. Paul Daggert *' "

First Teacher, Miss Annie Towert -- *' "EPISODE I. 1823-1828

OLD INDIAN TRAILS

Scene 1

The Indians are gathering for some of the old tribal ccr*-

moniaU. Black Hawk, chief of the Sacs and Keokuk, chief of

the Foxes have summoned their people. Smoke is blown to th«

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MEMBER OK THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

The crab walks backward

That's becaiie S? >'as o^«Jit to vf\V^ t'.it w\y. Human be-

ings were built to WALv FOX\VARD. Thty v/=re meant

to GET AHEAD.

How are YOU traveling flncndally? Arc you walking

backward or forward? Ask yourself that question.

Aniwerit cnrrectJy hy cpenlrg a SAVINGS ACCOUNTIN THIS BA-Ni-C TOr^AY ar.J GO^NCl FULL SPEED

AHEAD!

4 Per <^eat on :5avjng,s

The Carroll County State Bank" T5»e Sink o? FrloniH/ S^rvic,

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four winds and the Ceremonial to the San is bein^ enacted when

a yell in the distance tell-^^ • ' •' • •onung' of anothrr tribi-. An*

they friends or I'nemifs?

The Winntbugoe«5 and I'-ulvwrit'omie^ cume and are re-

v'eived a:* fneiuls. Ihe I e:»ce drince is rmtcted in their honor.

All join in the 1 ' when thankK are given

to the Groat Spiril !• > .«• sun whirh have madethe seed ;:row ar.d wnich have bi ought forth a ko<x1 harvest.

Indian children i•

< d Indian frame — Arrow Chase.

Scene II

An Indian It;.\«. 'roj.i the hunt and places hin prize

at the feet of hi<* Ii !. The tribe pive their approval

and the wk: \<>b, us the old chief blesses the reeds and

Kivts them I' <i and brave.

Scene III

A mcssen.Tt'i' cv i.n .-. bringing n« ws that wlui. tm n an- ap-

proaching thL- villajre. The first white Bettlors come and makecamp. Ihey r.i.. G tr;;e aiul \'ance Davidson, Aaron Pierce,

William Hlundle, and thiir families.

Other settlers and their families follow and the Indian

braves slowly d*; j-n n ; t'v p: -^ .-.p.il isirinc; an. i.iaiit.'.l in

Carroll County.

Pr..lo-ue -— *'i .^ OF 'iHE PJONilKR "

I r.rough the haze of the u .utumn,

Throi'fh tlie snow and ice of Winter.

When the Spring bloomed in the valley,

And the golden .''i;n of SummerMadu the land a W(.>:

Came the brave and

Men and women, liule children.

Built the cabins and the r v -; -

In this land of ths Jlissi^

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While the j the red menWatched them froia ilie . forest,

Saw the land they loveilj

i them;

One last stand they made to save it,

Black Hawk and his warriors crafty,

But undaunted was the white man.

Brave .- '

Soon t;

Then the pipe of peare was lifrhted

Trom the embers of the watch fires,

And the Indians surrendered

To the onward n ' ' i rogress,

To the halJK of i


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such as Weddings, Funerals, Etc., get them

from Freeport's Leading Florist, through|

our agents,

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Built beneath the toweriKT) hilltops

Where the banner of our nation

Flunff to the breeze its g;lorious colors,

Aiul the lii;ht fium llu* stuis v( Ileavrn

Shune upon a peaceful pvupie,

Pioneers of Carroll County.

Many yars njco.

Kpix.da II

182*— 18.17

Scene I

SKTTLE.MEM AT SAVANNAThe first white men and their families Heltle at Savanna.

The spiiiniii>j wheel und the loom are put to work. On horsa

back and prairie schooners, they come to the new country to

make their home. Stmn;; hearted men and women were thesa

(iiir fi>i lii;ir-- ;u.<l !n;.iiy were the hardships i,( ilii- .Mrlv .l.ivs

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The Itiiiiuns ate en tiie warpulh. lilack ilawk and his menhave brought terror to many settlement }c<oups- They attack

the Savanna settlemtnt. The women and children are sent

away and the men with.'^t.inil the attack of the Indians un<l pro-

tect their homes.

Bob Upton is almost captured while dressing a deer.

Scene ill

The war is ended and Settlers and the Indians si^jn a peac«

pact and portions of land are allotted to the Indians for their

homes.

The first school is started for the children of the settlers.

Postlude - Kla>r of Our Country

MUSIC LISTi:ns(>i)i:s i cVl ii

1. Overture.2. Bugle Call..'{. Waltz— Piairies.

4. Waltz—Wild Flowers.5. In<lian Tlume— Indian Cerenumiul.I». Indian Theme — Indian Ceremonial.7. Indian Theme —Indian Wedding.8. March—Coming of the Settlers.

9. Indian Theme--F2xit of Indians.

10. America—Planting of the Flag.(Play through Exit.)

11. Band number— Between P^pisodes.

12. March— Entrance of Settlers.

13. Indian Theme—Attack on Settlers.

14. Band number— Between .Scenes.

15. (juiet Indian Theme— FVace Treaty.16. A Lively March—The First School.

17. Patriotic March- The Flag Drill.

( Piny through Exit.)


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CLINTON BUSINESS COLLEGESchool Calendar: Fall term, Sept. 5; Winter term, Dec. 3;

Mid-winter term, Jan. 7. Ileoriranized and under new man-

ajfemeni of iiumi wIjo have had a wide business school ex-

i perienco. \'on «<:iy enter an\ time. Write for prospectus.

jBROWN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE

jHowe's Block CLINTON, IOWA

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Try the Drug Store First

School books of all kinds. Bring your sec-

ond hand books on exchange for new ones.

A. L. EDWARDS, Druggist

Mt. Carroll Grocery Co.

Order your Groceries from us— by so doing

you'll be sure to get the best eatables daily.

THE MT. CARROLL GROCERY CO.

GIFTS THAT LASTFor her. him or yourself—there are hundreds of suKjro^-

tions to choose from. Only eome in. You no\er realized

you could huy so much for so Utile.

Our KODAK WOKlv is the HKST ar.d ()uickest in town.

See our new lin" of I'ancv Potterv and Oven (llassware.

WATCH and JliWLl.UV KKI' VIKl.vr; has iK-en our

Specialty for many years.

E. L. KNEALE. Your JewelerMT. CARROLL. ILLINOIS

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PROGRAM

Thursday, August 30, 1923

*'THE GIFT OF DEMOCRACY"Music by !jin«rk Band

Prologues written by lluri.. t M. Connell

Prologue Ki-ttdiT K K. Aum«n

Ovorlurt*.

Bu^le Cull.

vniAAin:Nature g^roups in a Story Pluy tvll us of the chunginir seasons.

Prologue "Progress"

The days passed on and Time brought many changes,

The name of Carroll was given to the land.

The land of rivers, hills und prairies.

Churches were built and hymns of praise and thanksgiving,

Arose to God, who gave this land to His peuple.

The fertile soil was tilled and in the days of the Autumn,With laughttr and with song.

Men and women and little children.

Went forth with scythe and sickle to cut the grain*

Gleaming jrolden in the sunlight.

Here were love and laughter,

Here were joy and sorrow.

Here were life and death.

Here all the trgedies and comedies of life,

The same as the wide world over.

Life was filled with every element

That makes successful living.

And the people in the Autumn,

Gather from each farm and hamlet.

To compare the work of their hands and fruits of their vine-

yards.

The grain from the harvest and the lowing kine from the

piairie,

.And there was feasting, joy and dancing,

For the harve.st had been plenteous.

And the County Fair came into being

Seventy year." ago.

CAST OF CHARACTERS AND GROUPSIn Order of Their Appearance with leaders

Prologue Reader.Preludf.


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IMount Qrroll

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jGranite & Marble Works 1

GEO. W. IVE.Y & SONS. Props. |

JHIGH GRADE

} Monuments Granite and Marblet

IAll lettering and carving done by compressed air.

IPrices are right. Workmanship guaranteed.

IShops liOcated at 3n. Carroll Illinois

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^—LET US PAINT YOUR CAR I

I'AIN'r -avt's it and makos it look IxMttM-. 2'» vcars in th»«

I'oac-li i)aiDtin;r l)u>ini'.--s.

Only exclusive auto Paint shop in Carroll Countyj

! i;i!k'?S V; KNEALE & CUF^BOY "'..'lW',','.'::''- I

EDWARDS & HARTMAN 1

The ilcxall btorej

Dealers in Drugs, Medicines and Paints

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CARROLL COUNTS' HISTORICAL PAGKANT 15

Nature Groups . . .».—..Mt, CarrollMnj. E. N. GuHl ••

Mrs. Fnd Ix-i^'h "

Kpisode 111

Scene 1

Prologue Reader, E. F. AumunCarroll Couniy Group, U. P. HonteOar, Walter

WatnonFirst Commissjoncra—Luther H. Bowin, John H. (k)nri« II. Sam-

ple M. Juuriuy, Louito biownitiK. c;arnt-r Muffelt, Juhii liny—

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Mt. Carroll.

Other 0!f;c.!s—Clerk, Wm. B. CrOM, WHiter Wataon; Sheriff,li i». A. Hnwanl; JuHtice John C. •' 11.1" r, Musi.n C. THvlor, 11. A. Wi 1-

• \orij, Levi Wurinr. b. C(

Groiij.- i>i .-111.(1, I., w »> fniiii.i 1, . Center Hill

Gto. luiruth " "

Rtv. Earl Edwards - Mt. CarrollChas. Goidon. John r. Winscl Mc-Grath, CIimS. iimnotl, uojd . WoodlandHoy Friu, Ch . FreedomMrs. Frank VanderhcydenMrs. Eva Ktyer, Ch.; Harvey liolinfrer, Chan. Rowland,Mrs. Geo. Finifrock. June Miller, SLinley Finifrock,Lillian Garner—Cherry Grove.

Scene II

The Cii Finifrock .


G'arrcll Cciinly

Granite and Marble Co.

MONUMENTST. A. Wachtel & Son

PROPRIETOnS

Mt. Carroll Illinois

r^Wilbur Lumber ^o.

LANARK, ILLINOIS

i he Largest Lumber Companyin Carroll County

The First National BankOF LANARK

Capital and Surplus $100,000.00OVER 50 YEAPvS AS A NATIONAL CANK


non Osborne; GinRerbread Boy, G«orKe WenU—Shannon.W' h Bab«

Pr ad-r, E. F. Auman -- Mt. Carroll

l.pisode IVScene 1

Crowd ' ' •^^"•

Mr .'"•

—Lanark.

.*»t« III"!'. .\, I'' ';:.:. vi II. ..4Miii.^ — __..LAnarK

Abraham Lincojn, Lloyd WeedStone li

Crowd Escort in Wagon. 12 Fanners -.--. "

And Lincoln & P < • ' '^ Lloyd Weed and Geo. MomsScene iii

r.-n T., A-i-.>s ^

A:?n B ,.

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Wcmm oi -fii ij.c'jp --

Messenger „carrici. fl^ii;. U^n Eckman -

Postlud? __ „ , _ ,

J.!: • V m, Helen Hoy. Esthrr Baker—

EnSUl>I2 IIL 1839-1855

Scene I

CARROLL COUNTY ORGANIZED

The first Ccmmissiuners of <'^- Bo"*""

en, Sarrple M. Journey and Game: ^'ir first

mtetinjr and they announce the appointment to the various of-

fices <

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;!isT»» B. Go<sR

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Mason C. Taylor

Royal Cooper

Levi Warner

f) -jince is transacted. Many Settlers

are j•

Scene II

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J...;. ] 1 intervals. A short

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of

real progress in Carroll County.


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Per anything in the musical line.

Adam Schaaf and Gulbransen

PIANOS AND PLAYERSE.M-lusive a^rent for '* Tlu' NEW EDISON "

Violins, Ukeleles, Saxophones, Sheet music. Etc.

PETERS imOS. MUSIC CO.A. J. MERTINS. Mgr. 1

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Seme III

Tht> early Postman is a welcome visitor and the mail fur-

nishes much rxcitrment in the villagre.

A g:roup in seunli of Justice c)f th«' I'cMce BrriveH, aad a

wedding lollows. While everyone is enjoyinjf the event, the

Banditti muko way wilh the hi.r>«'s and a chase for the bandita

follows.

.Stene IV

A rr«>(-e-«Niun—

" C)n the Way !•• the l- ields."

Th»- flail, thr cradle, the water yoke, and many tdher piece-*

of early t^iuipnicnt make fariniti}; of these days <|uit<- different

from today.

A {jlimpsc of the past makes us appreciate our sturdy I'lo-

neers. We do them honor today and we show our reverence for

their strength and spirit.

.Si-ene V

Note:—The Carroll County Ajfrifultural .Society was organized

in ISo.". The Kirst County Kair under this sotiiety was held

in October 185-1 on the farm of Monroe Uailey, seven miles

south of Mount Carroll.

THK I niST COUNTY lAIU"Oh Ye.«: Oh Vis! Oh Yes! The Carroll County Fair is

now in Stsvion."

People are arriving:, families, youn? people, old pi-ople,

everybody. The popcorn boy and the Kinder bread man are

there. A program of special attractions is followed by the

awarding of premiums. The running race is announced and all

hurry to get their places.

Announcer:—•* Oh Ves! Oh Yes! Oh Yes! This session

of the Carroll County Fair is now adjourned."

Prologue " The Gift of Unity "

Then far away on the distant horizon,

Dark c!oud.s gathered, dire and threatening.

From the southland came the murmur,

Of a people in rebellion,

Statesmen met in great debates,

Lincoln-lJouglas, now at P'reeport,

All the nation was in turmoil.

Waiting, waiting for the morrow,

Until when .April's smiles and shadows.

Came across the wailing prairie,

From ocean to ocean came the mes.sage,

Uel>el guns have fired on Sumter,It is war, — war until death or surrender,

And over Carroll C<»unty came the sound of drums,

Rolling, rolling from morn 'till evening.

A call to arms and they never faltered.


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in the shortest possible time, then you want to attend

Brown's Business College" The School of Results "

jFREEPORT. -:- II LINOIS

"l c?, we have everything in the musical hne—

Pianos, Players, Victor, Edison PhonographsAll the l«te»t Victor Viclrola Record.; Etc.

Peters Bros. Music (^o.I. \ \ \ i;i;. I LLi.\< >is


From the field and from the village.

Father and son, the old and the yuungeiit.

Thiowin;? away all for the love of their country.

The SlHi> and Slripch had been lorn hy rebel shell

They would avenge.

The hands of the women, just as braM-. iu<it as loyal,

In these days were never Idle,

And when the boys in blue depaii<<,, |M..uiily they carried.

The flair, made by Carroll County women,Every star teilinR love endurin;;.

Every Ktripe a prayer for safety.

The di urns and fife hhrilled, " Yank'.*e Doodle "

And the crowd cheeitd " (loti be with you,"

Then came the quiet and the waiting.

While the news of every battle,

Brought it« cbiud of t'*ars and sorrow.

Dead <•

-', dead or missing.

How \ it. our boys of Carroll,

Fought to save the homes they'd builded

Fought for freedom and for honor,

Corinth, Vickshurg, Titt^burg Landing,

Aiid thi» horror, blnck. of I ibby.

O'er the SdUtlj th-ir names are written,

Written in blood on the field of battle.

While at home the women, white lipped and pallid.

Kept the home fires burning.

Until the day when Lee surrendered.

And the blue and gray united,

Clasped hands beneath the starry banner.

One flag, one Nation, t ne United People,

Evermore.

FIMSODi: IV. 185S.18»i.-»

li.m(»ln-dou(;las deb.vte

(Dramatized by Bertha Courts of Lanark)

Scene I

A freat crowd has gathered in front of the Brew.ster Housein Freeport awaiting the coming of Lincoln and Douglas, whoappear arm in arm and acknowledge the recognition accorded

them.

Scene II

THE DEBATECarroll County is much in evidence with banners and ap*

plause, escorting and fol!<i\ving Lincoln. Douglas is seen talk,ing with a group of friends. Great excitement prevails as re-

porters and others get their places and the Debate is called.


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THE HEAT KING OIL GAS BURNERI

in voiufocjk. h^atinjr or lnundr.\ >tovp. H\irn^ any kind ofj

I oil! no fTPnrratinjr. fiirlii- in'^tanil.v. F-4 rlioapoi' than coiil.j

Itwioe as quirk. No soot, (.•ailioninf,'-. No holp.'«i or tubes to

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Ii-lof,-^ up: fullv frii;tr;mi< < li aN t<i simplicity, lougr life, eco- »

j noniioal st'i-vic*'. Snni|p]«' on divi)l:ty at|

I J. KINGERY'S OFFICE, Mt. Carroll. Illinois\

When in Savanna EAT at

Rcehrs Restaurant

Meals, Short orders at ail hours

European Hotel Building

The FAY GARAGE |J. M. LIBBERTON. Prop. f

Auto Livery and General Haulingj

! Tires, Tubes, Aulo Accessories. SINCLAIR oil

1 and gas at service station prices.

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The Debate proceeds with many interruptions and much lau^h'

ter and applause. The meeting; adjourns as many shake handswith the spt-akers.

Scene III

THK CALL TO ARMSA messenger brings the news to Carroll County. " Th«

Call to Arms." Min of Carroll County respond and march away

under the leadi-rship of Captain Adam Nasc. The women pres-

ent them with a hund.'ome flag which th»y have made, and Cap-

tain Nase responds giving a pledge for himself and his comrades

to stand by, defend and return the flag to the fair hands from

which thoy received it.

Scene IV

The women at hume who hnve carrit-d the burdens there and

have cheertnl the men on the field of battle, now receive the joy-

ful news of victory.

The Gift of Democracy to cur Nation.

.Ml'SIC LISTEI'ISOUK.S ill & IV

1. Overture.2. Bugle Call.

3. March or Waltz— Nature Drill.

4. March—Organization of Carroll County.5. Sacred Theme—Entrance of Circuit Rider.

6. An t'ld Hymn—At the Ser\'ice.

7. March—Coming of Postman.8. Wedding March—The Bridal Parly.

y. When You and I Were Young, Maggie—Just after theWedding.

10. Virginia Reel or Turkey in the Straw—Virginia Reel.

IL Processional March—On the Way to the F'ields.

12. Lively March—Coming to the Pair.

13. Music for the Attractions.

14. March— For Exit.

15. Band number—Between Scenes.

16. Patriotic >! - ' ' '- and Douglas Debate.

17. The Girl I I le— Exit of Troops.

18. Tenting Toi-.^; ...cii Scenes.

19. Battle Cry of Freedom.(Play through Exit.)

[PROGRAM

Friday, August 31, 19232:00 P. .M.

•* PROGRESS and PATRIOTISM"

Music Milledgeville Band

Prologue.s written by ... - - Harriet M. Connell

Prologue Reader Rev. E. Y. Knapp


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Manufacturers of

Small Hardware

COFFEE MILLS.

Mop Slicks, Toys.

Be a joy bringcr for

the youngsters with

these popular novelties

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Overture

Bugle Call

I'reludo

A Story of ihe Spring by groups of Children »nd Younjr

women.ProloKiu' PROGRESS AND PATRIOTISM "

So the chjldrvii grew to manhood, and the Boldicrs of the

60*8

Now are slowly pnsKirijr. moving on with weary footiitepii,

In the marches of the agres,

And the children of their children,

Sh«»ut and play along the rivers, in the woods and on the

meadows,

IMay in peace, while beyond the ocean,

There is war and death anti torture.

Helpless people flee in terror.

Even birds forsake their shelter in the wocxUan.ls,

The white lilies of France turn scarlet,

Hate and horror, lust and evil.

A world K*^yiw mad; we Ruze in wonder.

Till the call — Apain the drums are rollinp.

In a call heard o'er the nation,

And th^y come from every corner of the land, a wondrous

army.

The flower of our younp manhood;

Gone the blue and gray forever,

Brothers all beneath one banner.

We all know the story of their sacrifice and courage.

Of the poppy fields all gleaming, with tlu- row on row of

crosses,

Wlure they died, our boys, our heroe.^,

lU- ih^ir sacrifice and courage, (roe we stand, triumphant,

Brinfring peace to war-wrecked nations.

BrinKing piace to our own firesides.

Back again to fields and forest.

And the children raise their voices,

Thanking God for all our blessings,

.»«- Iving,

i OK i PS:,! •!• of '1 '«^rs

Prelude — ChadwickRuth Senneff

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Mr.>. I'oiu i>aehler '

Episode VScene 1


PHONE MAINU4;«

M. J. O'CONNELLFURNITURE AND AUTO TOP EXPERT

UPHOLSTERING

1 30 Main Street Freeporl, Illinois

OVERSTUFFED FURNITURE"FROM FACTORY TO HOME"

YOU'RE INVITED to pay us a visit and look over

our New Store, it will be completed about Nov. 1

JOHNvHIPEIFREEPORT, ILLINOIS

SAVEIN

FREEPORTAT

SPURGEON'SPopular Priced Stores

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Girl Scout.<, Mrs. iJora Uaehler - — "

Children in Singing Game -.— . ........... "

Folk Dance Gruup .............— .—.............. **

buys in Games .. .........—..... "

Kuth Senneff - "

Campfire Girls, Mrs. llary Lowman LanarkThe l^iK Club .-. "

Harold Smith - ChadwickC^rl Haag ..

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Chas. Schreiner ........ **

Scene II

American LegionJ. R. Mercer and Dan Kckman - Milkdi^eville & LanarkKurl iiaum, Dr. Calkins, C. E. llurlinan

Sharinun, Ciunlwick & Ml. Carroll

Scene HiFirst Farm Bureau MemberFirst Executive Committee Meeting Carroll CountyThe ProjectsParade of Improvt-d Live.stock

Farm bureau of Today—Albert Gelz, Ch.; J. W. Duncan, Looni-er Downin;^, Adam Heinze, George Lamp, D. R. Lower,C. T. Croflon.

Scene IVReligious Processional, Mrs. Jennie Nipe — Mt. Carroll School

Episode VI.Scene 1

Transportation imm uxcart to AutomoiMio, SequoiaClub Mt. Carroll

S. J. Campbell. Blaine Peck, A. D. Poole, G.R. Bliss "

Scene II

Communication, Signal Fires to Radio, Savanna Boy—Scouts - SavannaN. Fitzgerald

Scene III

Woman and her Work, Mt. Carroll Groups Mt. CarrollMrs. Chas. Moore, Ch.; Ida Hartman, Mrs.Jennie Nipe, Grace Coleman, Zella Corbett,Mrs. John Connell

Scene IVTown and Country Milledgeville

J. H. Shirk, Rev. E. Y. Knapp _

Mrs. Dr. Runnels, Mrs. ILirry Puterbaugh-_Mrs. Frank Livengood

America _.. ,-.DemocracyTown LifeCountry Life "

Scene \'

(irand FinuleThf Cast of the Three Dunn in a (irand I'roceNHional

KI'lStiDE \. IS13-iyL'J

Scene I

The K<ri«at)ori <ii tile Bov, the Girl and the \ <>uth is


'' The Sign of Protection"

This red-white-and-blue sign on the radiator in-

dicates the car owner has protection against the

hazards of automobile ownership.

There is constant danger of loss from Fire,

Theft, Wind, Collision, Property Damage and Per-

sonal Injury or Death. For a few cents per week

you can get protection in a Company that adjusts

losses fairly and pays promptly .

Samson policies are protected by the reserve

funds required by law and 50 per cent in excess,

making assurance doubly sure.

If you are interested in auto insurance that

really does protect, it will pay you to see me.

FRED C. LEIGHSAMSON AGENT

MOl \r CAUItOl-I.. II.MNOIS.


brought out in this scene, through the tritme, the Folk Dunce, the

Drill and the work of the Girl Scouts aii<i (aim. fin- (',\i\^.

Scene II

THK WORLD WARIn honor of the work tlofu- by our boys at home and overseas

ami a tribute to those of our heroes who did not return from

the buttle field.

Scene III

THE FARM IJIUKAU AND ITS \N()KK

The fij>t member of the Farm Bureau in Mount Carroll is

i.jf his ni '. The first Executive Committee meet-

.-^ held. 1 i'rcjtcts are planned. The steady pro-

gress is shown ihrouffh better crops, improved livestock and bet-

ter home and farm conditions.

The closing scenes shows the Farm Bureau today in its look

to the Future. " Forward Farm Bureau."

Scene IV

KELI(;i()LS EDL'CATIO.N

In this procesjional of Kioups interested in Relif^ious Edu-

cation, we see the nuuch of progress beginning with TheLittlest Ones.Prologue "A CYCLE OF GROWTH"

Faster and faster turn the wheels of Time and PmiMt-s,

More wonderful things each day brings forth,

Wonders our fathers could never dream of.

Those who came with ponderous oxen,

Could they see the shining autos;

Fiom the signals in the hilltop,

To the Radio broadcasting.

Is the far cry of Progress,

From the Trails cut throu;rh the prairie.

To the broad hi^rhways «.f u^^phalt,

Going onward, ever onward, building, building, farms and

village,

Schools and churches, fields and vineyards.

Let oiir heritage be guurded, from tho.se who would despoil

it,

Ix»t us plant, and till and harvest.

Let us be our Stale's fair garden,

Let the name of Can./I (\yiMUy. be a name of pride and

honor.

As it echoes down tii- .:,- h,

One Hundred Years from Now.

EPLSODE VI. 1821-1923Scene I

TK ANSPORTATION FROM OXCART TO AITO.MOBILE

.JO CARROLL COUNTY HLSTORICAL PAGEANT

Martin Morris & CompanyCLINTON. IOWA ' THE CASH STORE '

Home of HART SCHAFFNER and

MARX Clothes

STETSON Hats - MANHATTAN Shirts

jThe Community Store

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Wm, Brockhill, Prop.

Dry Goods, Shoes, Men's Furnishings

Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear

THOMSON, ILLINOIS

ri,r JOSEPHINEKERSEY Shop

CLINTON, IOWA

Millinery, Blouses

SWEATER S

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Silk Underwear

Our prices show a considei alien for your purse that

will surprise and please you.


This scene shows some of the various modes of travel dur-ing: the last oni* hundred years, from the Oxcart to the Auto-mobile.

Scene 11

MODKS OK SIGNAL1N(.The various modes of communication from the Sijcn*! Fires

on the Hilltop to the Radio of tmlay.

Scene 111

NN D.MAN AM) HKR \NOUKThe Indian woman carrying her water Jug is followed by

the Pioneer wnmnn with loom and spinning wheel.

Each deciido jrives us a glimpse of the progress which wo-

man has made in her work until we see the Woman of Todaywhose acme of progress could only have been reached through

the splendid spirit and work of her ancestors. All honor to

Woman who hus workcil out her problems through the ages of

Progres.s with understanding, with strength and with wisdom.

Scene IV

TOWN .\NI) COUNTRYWe symbolize here the ideals of cooperation between Town

and Country as we join hands in working out our problems of

Progress. "Team Work! It's the steady pull together that

wins."

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GRAND FINALEA proces^sional of all the groups in Carroll County who have

given of their time and interest in making these days a success.

The entire Pageant ca^t in costume, with officials and commit-tee members.

MUSIC LI.STEPISODKS N & M

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32 CAP.KOLL COUNTY HISTORICAL PAGEANT

WHEN IN F

Your Responsibility

The man who operates an automobile ufiHumes

a trenu'n«lous ~> .îl)ili(y. The I; ' "

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careful drivt'r ; • and often is in man accident where he is in no way to blame and

yet unless he is fc»rlunate in having reputaM

witnesses he ciin be made to pay.

THE ONLY SURE PROTECTION IS INSURANCE

For nin*» y»»nr!» th*' Fônomy Auto InxTirHnrs Ass'n.

in nil-

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erty Damsiê. Today we number among our Poli

holders hundreds of the most successful Farmers a

Busiii ss men in Carroll, Jo Davivss, Ogle and Stephi

lion counties.

For an Economy Policy 5ee one of our regular agenci'

H. R. ruTFMAN' Milledgevill.'

W. J. : Chadw I

YORDY. Shannonli. S. ! :. Kent I

F. F, 1 '.!., Woodbine|

RAY M. SCOTCHBROOK. Warrenj

RALPH SNYDER, Noraj

J. K. LORENZEN, Fultonj

J. A. MAYBORN. Polo I

The v-...»,..r«,- t.jints agents in unoc*.^,

For Particulars writ*

The

Economy Auto Insurance

Association

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32Modern Departments

Each OneA Specialty Shop

Catering to YourEvery Need

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Coats, Suits, Dresses, Undert?ii7igif,

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OUR REPUTATION IS BUILT ONDistinctije Service

Reasonable Prices

Qu ality Merch a ndist

Stukenberg & BorchersDRY GOODS. COATS, SUITS

MUXINLRY A RUGS21-13 W. MAIN IT. FREEPORT, ILL.

Freeport's Metropolitan Store

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