of charge. The heartfelt thanks of this committee and of the public generally, are due to these consecrated ladies for their "Good Samaritan" work on this occasion. RECEPTION. Hon. James H. Smith, Mayor, Chairman. Judge George W. Herdman, Alexander F. Pitt, Stephen H. Bowman, Joseph M. Page, Hon. Theodore S. Chapman, Col. William H. Fulkerson, Augustus H. Cochran, Elias Cockrell, Judge Allen M. Slaten, Hon. Henry A. Shephard, Hon. Jett A. Kirby, Joseph W. Becker, Charles E. Miner, Edward Vaughn, Judge Charles S. White. Silk badges were printed and distributed to the members of this committee, and they, through their active efforts, contributed largely to the success and enjoyment of the day. USHERS. Hiram P. Noble, Chairman. George H. Van Horne. Through the work of this committee the "Airdome, on the east side of Washington street, opposite the court house square, was comfortably seated at 11 A. M. and 2 P. M., which added much to the comfort and pleasure of those in attendance. AUTOMOBILE PARADE. Joseph M. Page, Chairman. Upon the request of the "Parade Committee' Joseph M. Page was made chairman of this committee, and at 3:30 P. M. brought about 40 automobiles to the "Airdome" and took all of the 39'ers (that is, all persons who were residents of this county in 1839) for an excursion out past the residence of Jarrett T. Grimes, who is the oldest person now living, who was born in what is now Jersey county. He was born on January 20th, 1820, upon the farm now owned by the heirs of David Roach, deceased, and formerly owned by Nelson Colean. Mr. Grimes had expected to be present at our anniversary, and anticipated much enjoyment from meeting his old time friends thereat, but was taken ill, and in consequence was denied that pleasure. This excursion was given as a token of remembrance and appreciation of him as the oldest resident, and of his character and standing as an honorable and upright citizen of this county. The printing and advertising, done through our local press, and by posting and distributing large and small bills, was most thoroughly, systematically and judiciously done, and largely contributed toward securing the great attendance at our meeting. ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM. JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS. August 5th, 1910. 10:00. Historic parade on streets. 11:00. Music by White Hussar Band in Airdome. Address by Hon. Ed. Miner, of Carrollton. DINNER HOUR. 12 to 12:30. Basket dinner in court house yard. 1:30. Music by White Hussar Band in Airdome. 2:00. Poem-"The Old Jersey County Fair”-Julia Barr Carlin. 2:15. Address by Judge Adams A. Goodrich of Chicago. 3:15. Reminiscent Addresses by Old Settlers. 3:30. Automobile parade-free ride to 39'ers. 4:00. Music by White Hussar Band on court house lawn. BASE BALL GAME. National Park at 2:30 P. M. Jerseyville Nationals and Hardin. There was a very large attendance at this ball game. With the exception of the address of Judge Adams A. Goodrich, this program was fully carried out as printed. By reason of matters arising beyond his control, Judge Goodrich was compelled, only a few days before our meeting, to send us his regrets and declination. Then at the urgent request of this committee, Judge George W. Herdman, Hon. Harry W. Pogue and Rev. Calloway Nash, each kindly consented to make short addresses, which they did, very greatly to the edification, instruction and enjoyment of the people. An address was also made by Hon. Edward Kendall, of Mexico, Mo., a former resident of this county. His father resided at Delhi and was a candidate for the office of sheriff at the first election in 1839, and was defeated by John N. English by one vote. He was afterwards elected a Representative in the Legislature from this county. A few minutes after finishing his address as stated, Mr. Kendall was taken ill, and inside of 30 minutes expired, casting a cloud of gloom over the closing events of the day. His remains were affectionately taken in charge by his Masonic brethren, and removed to their Lodge room, where, at 2:30 P. M. August 6th, 1910, a very impressive funeral service was held, and his remains were taken thence to the Chicago & Alton R. R. and shipped to his home in Mexico, Mo. There were about 75 persons present at our meeting who were residents of this county in 1839, to all of whom appropriate silk badges were given, and about 60 of these were upon the speakers' platform at the afternoon meet ing. A pleasing diversion in connection with the afternoon program was a violin solo and variations by Daniel Seago, one of the 39'ers. A very good photograph of a group of about 40 of the 39'ers was made and a copy thereof should be procured for your society. Your committee would further report that few, if any meetings of any kind have ever been held in the city of Jerseyville with as large an attendance as that of Aug. 5th, 1910, and none that would in any manner compare with it in point of orderliness, good behavior and respectability This committee, one and all, desire to express our ap preciation and heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Ida (Cross) Davis for her poem, "The Old Jersey County Fair," and also the poem contained in our printed invitations, also to all persons who in any way assisted or participated in the program, or any of the exercises of the day, all members of committees and all other persons who in any way assisted in making our meeting a success. At the outset, and in fact, all through our work, we were considerably hampered and delayed by reason of having no data or precedents to follow, thereby making our plans and efforts somewhat experimental in their nature. Therefore, it is recommended that a scrap-book or some other means be adopted by which all printed articles, bills, books, memoranda of committees, letters and all other matters and things suitable for the purpose, may be preserved in an orderly and accessible form in the records of your society, so that it may be at hand for use and assistance in arranging for any future meeting of a like character. Your committee further report that there seemed to be an almost universal expression among those present at our meeting that meetings of a similar character should be held annually hereafter. It is therefore recommended that you make such annual meetings a part of your work. It is suggested that there is no other society or organization in this city or county that by reason of its non-political, non-sectarian and non-commercial character, is so well situated and equipped to satisfactorily take up and successfully carry forward such a work as your society. All of which is respectfully submitted. Dated at Jerseyville, Illinois, Sept. 1st, A. D. 1910. OSCAR B. HAMILTON, AUGUST K. VAN HORNE, H. R. GLEDHILL, JOSEPH M. PAGE, JOSEPH W. BECKER, General Committee. |