The Emerson Typewriter company changed its name to Woodstock Typewriter in April 1914. The clothing on the bystanders seems to be of that era.

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Vernon Sherburne started his Ford dealership in 1912 and continued until 1942 when he changed it to Sherburne's Bowling Alley, which became Wayne's City Lanes in 1966 or 1967.

Note the unusual cover on the overhead light.
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In the early 1940s, they opened Sherburne's Bowling Alley. When they sold it in 1966 or 1967, It became Wayne's City Lanes.

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Since Marian Central High School was built in 1959, the building facing Tryon street has been St Mary Junior High School.

Jack Hayes is the only person identified. He is the first person on the left in the back row. Jack married Betty Irene Dietz and their family donated several photos in this collection.

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The US census and Woodstock City Directories list Dietz at 456 W. Judd in the 1930s and 1940s. The address is listed in the 1948 directory but not in the 1950 directory so the house was probably demolished at that time. Today a long driveway leads to the back of the property that has new small apartments that are difficult to see from Judd St.

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This postcard is almost identical to the East Side of Square 1907 postcard but has been dated by the Benjamin Franklin One Cent stamp on the back which was issued between 1908 and 1910.

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The photo does not take up the full front side of the postcard but leaves some space for a message. This reinforces the 1906 date since postal regulations changed in 1907, allowing messages on the back along with the address. This card was printed in 1907 or later, because it does have room for a message on the back.]]> In Keefe Postcards box in Keefe File cabinet]]> The detail of the metal fountain in the middle dates it before 1909 and the postcard itself has both address & message on the back, legal only after 1907. The condition of the card has obliterated the end of the artist's name: Drawn by T. Ma….
It is postmarked 1910.
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Base ball was so popular that the Woodstock Sentinel had a weekly column “Among Those Who Play Base Ball” describing the upcoming game: “The Woodstock Y.M.C.A. baseball team will play the Elgin City team on next Saturday afternoon on the fairgrounds. This game should be of special interest to every lover of the sport as “Beldy” Hill and several other well known players will be present…In order to ensure a good attendance of the ladies, the management will give a one half pound box of Wittenberg and Bodenschatz’ choice candies to every lady who attends the game, and to the most popular baseball fan in Woodstock, a valuable prize will be given. A popular vote will be taken at the game and the one receiving the highest number of votes will be donated a $3.00 hat. Game called at 2:30. Admission 25 cents.” The following week’s column started: “Well Mayberry got the hat, the ladies got the candy. An-nd, El-Elgin (sic) got the game!!!” [Woodstock Sentinel July 18, 1907]
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The Spring House dominates the scene with horses and wagons tied to the rope surrounding the Square park on Benton Street. There are people on the sidewalks. There is a fairly clear view of the fountain in the Spring House as well as the fountain in the middle of the Square.

The card is addressed to Jamie Brink, #54 Oakley Blvd., Chicago, c/o C. S. Brink. The message reads "To Aunt Allie & Jamie. We are all well. We miss Jamie but know he is in good hands and want him to stay as long as he is contented. Chrissa Schryver fell & broke her ankle Wed. With love from all from Papa." It is postmarked 1909.]]> NO COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

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The dirt street and the style of the bandstand date this to approximately 1909-1912.

The back of the postcard has no photographer or printer.
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It was printed after 1907, when the postal service permitted messages to be written on the back along with the address.

Luman T. Hoy had a drug store at 100 Cass from 1881-1928. He had this postcard printed in Germany as part of the PCK Series, number 3684.
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]]> File Cabinet 9 Keefe]]> The Birds Eye View shows the City Hall/Opera House, the new Central School built in 1906, and the old Public School, built in 1867. Since this school burned in 1919, this photo is dated between 1912 and 1919.

Notice that there is no Johnson Street between Van Buren and Calhoun Street. Johnson St was extended in 1921 to accommodate the new post office.

121 W. Van Buren: City Hall
125 W. Van Buren: Chauncy Hill Blacksmith
129 W. Van Buren:

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Two clues make it possible to date the card as 1906 or 1907. First, the back of the postcard includes "The address to be written on this side." The postal service did not permit any messages to be written on the back until 1907. The message on the front reads, "Best regard S.C.P." The postmark on the back of this card is 1907.

Second, D. F. Coakley purchased the meat market from Herely & Sons on May 17, 1906. Dennis Coakley stayed in business "for a number of years'" according to the Woodstock Sentinel.

109 E. Van Buren: A. S. Wright Drugs and Medicine
111 E. Van Buren: Bunker Brothers Hardware and Groceries: Flour, Salt and Barbed Wire. The Wheat & Wright Drugs & Medicines, Books & Stationery partnership started in 1869 and became A. S. Wright in 1880.
113 E. Van Buren: D. F. Coakley Market
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117 E. Van Buren: J. S. Andrews
117 E. Van Buren: Southside Market
121 W. Van Buren: City Hall
125 W. Van Buren: Chauncy Hill Blacksmith
127 W. Van Buren:
124 Johnson St: Stafford Furniture & Undertaking
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HEADLIGHT: SIGHTS & SCENES ALONG THE CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD (1898)
"Oliver Typewriter Co
This is the largest manufacturing plant in Woodstock, and is one of the largest of its kind in the world. They employ upward of one hundred and fifty hands, most of whom are skilled mechanics, and the concern as a whole has been one of the most important factors in promoting the welfare and business interests of Woodstock. Their payroll amounts to more than $75,000 per year, and has been a gratifying item to the retail interests of the city. The company have been located in Woodstock since January, 1896, and the local management is vested F. R. Baytlett,. resident manager; John Whitworth, superintendent. The product is confined to the Oliver Typewriter exclusively, and the works have an immense capacity. They claim that the "Oliver" is the latest and mo<st striking embodiment, containing the five great essential features in typewriting machines of visible writing, simplicity, durability, speed, and manifolding power. The machine is a radical departure from all other methods of construction, and contains about 500 parts as against the complicated makes of other companies which contain from fifteen hundred to three thousand parts. This gives the "Oliver" the maximum of work with a minimum of mechanism. Nothing but the best material is used, which, combined with good construction, render the durability of this machine a foregone conclusion. One of its special features is the triangular form of type-bar used with the type at the apex, thus solving the question of perfect alignment in type-bar machines. It is absolutely impossible to lock two or more bars in case of an interference on this form of type-bar. The carriage is light, does not require much attention on the operating springs and responds readily to the escapement. It moves freely on anti-friction travelers, insuring an easy, steady motion, obviating the necessity of cleaning and oiling the guide-rail. The printing is always visible, and the platen can be turned automatically either way and at any distance. The marginal stop is instantly adjusted for any desired width of margin, and the platen may be reversed to make any additions or corrections without lifting a pawl. Any desired color can be obtained by placing a piece of carbon paper of the required shade under the ribbon when writing, and in cleaning this machine no extra attachment or circle-brush is needed, as the face of the type when at rest is turned upward and outward, making it possible to do the cleaning in a few seconds with an ordinary brush. In manifolding the Oliver is especially powerful, by reason of the fact that the imprint is obtained by the downward stroke of the bar, and is intensified by the tendency of the bars to drop toward the platen. The general offices of the company are at the N. E. cor. Washington and Dearborn Sts., Chicago, and its officers include some of the most representative business men in the city."

There were 12 different models of typewriters manufactured in Woodstock between 1896 and the closing of the factory in 1927. This Model 5 was manufactured between 1907 and 1914. This photo was used for advertising direct sales to the public in 1916. The writing says Manufactured by the Oliver Typewriter Co. Chicago USA. Keep machine cleaned and oiled.

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A decade after the photo was taken, 1893, this section of the Square burned to the ground. A newspaper article indicated that the fire was accidentally started by someone who was smoking opium in the livery stable behind the Church Millinery building. The Church Millinery building is the two story framed building with two windows on the second floor.

In 1899 Malachi Church erected a new brick building, however he died of pneumonia before he was able to occupy it. Beginning 1902, and lasting 76 years, the Woodstock Dry Goods Store operated out of the first floor of the Church building. In 1910 the Illinois Bell Telephone Company moved their telephone exchange into the second floor using the space until the company built a new facility on the northeast corner of Jackson and Tryon Streets in 1959.

Milachi Church came to McHenry county with his parents in 1851 and moved to Woodstock around 1855. He served as County Sherriff from 1873-77 and again from 1881-83. His 1899 obituary stated he “was a man of jovial nature, and no one enjoyed a good joke better than he which made him popular with all who made his acquaintance” and that he “was a man of enterprising spirit evidenced by the beautiful structure he erected… The building will forever remain as a monument to his enterprise, as marking the last act of his life.”
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After 1858 (square landscaped)
After 1866 (Baptist Church built on the northwest corner of Throop and W. Jackson. Note the tall spire) Now 101 N. Throop
Before 1887 (Neill Donnelly's building torn down for Sheriff's House). 115 N. Johnson
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Gustav "Gus" Persson
Born in Grums Skruvstad, Varmland, Sweden, November 8, 1879; immigrated to America in 1896; came to Woodstock in 1900; died October 28, 1974

Leaving Sweden at the tender age of 17 accompanied by his two brothers, John and Per, looking backward toward their home, Gus was left with a heart-wrenching memory of his mother throwing herself to the ground, totally grief stricken.
Gus's sister, Mary Dibler, had sent money for her brothers to come to America. Gus worked on a farm in Hampshire, Illinois, to earn money to pay for his passage.
Remembering his first Christmas on the farm since leaving Sweden, Gus told us how homesick he was. He sat behind the barn and cried. He said, "As poor as we were in Sweden, we never had to work on Christmas day."
Having returned to Sweden for a visit shortly after he came to America, he didn't return there again until 1961. Six trips followed after that. Gus never forgot his homeland or his mother-tongue. He loved going "home" to visit.
Soon after leaving the farm, Gus went to work for McCormick Deering as a draftsman in Chicago. There he learned skills to be a pattern maker. While working in Chicago, he lived at a boarding house at 35 N. Clark Street.
In 1900, Gus moved to Woodstock and roomed with the Dibler family at 130 E. Calhoun Street.
Starting in 1904, Gus worked at the Oliver Typewriter Factory in the reproduction department. During the 15 years he worked there, he invented a part that improved the performance of the machine. It was called "the disappearing indicator." Gus could have applied for a patent for it but the company claimed that right.
During the time he worked at the typewriter factory, Gus met and married Ane Katrine Madsen in 1909. They were blessed with six children: Stanley (Ione), a WWII Glider Pilot; Arthur (Grace), a barber for over 60 years in Woodstock; Myrtle Persson (Alex) Beresh; Florence Persson (Gordon) Knox; Mildred Persson (Edwin) Fish and (William) Luallen; Esther Persson (Andy) Sorenson (Jack) Wienke; 18 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Gus and his Katie celebrated 65 years of marriage.
In 1910, Gus and his wife purchased Lots 1011 and 1013 Queen Anne Street in Woodstock for $275. Construction of the basic part of the house was done on the 1011 lot. Gus did all of the finishing woodwork.
Gus purchased the General Store in Ridgefield, Illinois, not knowing that the Borden Condensed Milk factory had been sold and business would not do very well in Ridgefield. Circa 1920-1928
At the same time, Gus and Sam Skow operated The Greasy Spoon lunch room on Main Street in Woodstock. Circa 1920 to 1928. The Greasy Spoon was sold to Andy Pearson.
Gus went to work at the Alemite (later called Autolite) in the tool room, retiring at the age of 75. For several years after retirement, the factory brought pattern work to Gus to be done in his workshop in his basement.
Gus had many interests and hobbies. He was a Charter Member of the Independent Order of the Vasa Lodge, Unity #487 formed on March 28, 1939. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Vikings Lodge Thyrfine #34, started in March 1920, and at their 50th Anniversary, Gus - 91 years old - played a violin solo, "Jenta och Ja."
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and saw to it that all six children attended Sunday School and were confirmed.
Gus was an ardent bowler. At 91 years old, he opened the McHenry County Bowling Tournament.
Gus was an amateur photographer, taking pictures of family groups, picnics, home interiors, etc., developing them as postcards, and selling them circa 1905 to 1916. A fine collectionof Gus's pictures are in an album at the McHenry County Historical Society (you have to ask to see it). Over three hundred glass and film negatives of Gus's pictures are also at MCHS along with his camera. Gus was very pleased that so many people had pictures made from is negatives and enjoyed his pictures.
Music was also a love of Gus's. His day very often began with "Oh What a Beautiful Morning." He would sing Swedish songs. Katie would say, "If he sings and doesn't cry, thay are probably songs about girls. Don't sing that one to the Pastor--Ha-Ha."
He enjoyed fishing at Delavan, Wisconsin where his daughter Myrtle and her family lived.
Gus was proud to be an American. During WWII, having his two sons in Service, he "kept up with the news" faithfully every day with radio and newspapers.
He belonged to the Civil Defense, wore the CD band on his arm and walked the neighborhood during the blackouts in case of an air raid.
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This database has many of his photographs.

After his death in 1932, the studio was sold to Bransby Brothers. Unfortunately, the building (one of the last wooden buildings on the Square) burned in 1936 and all his negatives were destroyed. The one story building at 106 Cass is on the site of the fire.
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Cyrus Durfee was a physician who practiced in Woodstock until 1874, then his name appears in the Chicago business directories until his death in 1901.

The house became the Always Inn sometime between 1903, When Thomas and Gertrude Shackell were married, and when this postcard was printed. The hotel was first known as Always Inn, but the name was listed as Hotel Hillcrest in the 1914 city directory. The Shackell’s ran the hotel until their deaths in 1950. He died on February 28 and she died March 13. It was still a hotel in 1960 (called The Crest), but was vacant for most of the 1960s. The house was divided into apartments around 1968.

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This print was made from glass negatives donated to the Woodstock Public Library. The photograph was taken at the Abraham (or Abram) Bodine McConnell House at the corner of Jefferson and South Street in Woodstock Illinois. A.B. McConnell was a son of one of the very first European settlers in McHenry County, William Alexander McConnell. A.B. was born in a log cabin in Richmond Illinois in 1839. He married Harriet Susan Potter in 1861 and had five children. The house was finished in 1894, the McConnells moved in November 1894. AB McConnell unexpectedly died three months later on February 15, 1894.
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This print was made from glass negatives donated to the Woodstock Public Library. The photograph was possibly taken at the Abraham (or Abram) Bodine McConnell House at the corner of Jefferson and South Street in Woodstock Illinois. A.B. McConnell was a son of one of the very first European settlers in McHenry County, William Alexander McConnell. A.B. was born in a log cabin in Richmond Illinois in 1839. He married Harriet Susan Potter in 1861 and had five children. The house was finished in 1894, the McConnells moved in November 1894. AB McConnell unexpectedly died three months later on February 15, 1894.]]> NO COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

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The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted the statue on its base. The symbols of the infantry, cavalry, navy, and marines are carved on the sides. Over time it became the memorial to veterans of all wars.]]> NO COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

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The library underwent two more expansions in 1966 (Fyfe, architect) and in 1987. The 1987 expansion by the architectural firm of O'Donnell Wicklund Pigozzi of Deerfield increased the library size to nearly 23,000 sq. ft. and added upper and lower levels to the building. Originally the Children’s Room and a meeting room were located in the lower level and the adult nonfiction and reference collections were on the upper level. The entrance to the building was moved to the west side, from the parking lot, instead of the original front door location on Judd Street with a back entrance from the north side driveway.

The 2001 expansion of the library by Frye Gillan Molinaro Architects of Chicago retained the upper and lower levels of the 1987 building and the brick pillars from the 1959 building. The 43,000 sq. ft. revision of the library moved the Children’s Room to the main floor of the library, and provides a variety of meeting spaces from study rooms to meeting rooms.

The antique oak tables located in the Margaret Marchi Reading Room are from the library’s first days in the Woodstock Opera House in the 1890s. The slanted table and benches in the Children’s Room and several adult fiction display stands are from the 1959 and 1966 renovations. Much of the upper level furniture is from the 1987 addition.
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Opened in 1891, the library was originally located in the Woodstock Opera House. The library moved to its Judd Street location in 1959. The 4000 sq ft building was designed by local architect William Fyfe, a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The brick pillars throughout the reference area are from the 1959 building.

The library underwent two more expansions in 1966 (Fyfe, architect) and in 1987. The 1987 expansion by the architectural firm of O'Donnell Wicklund Pigozzi of Deerfield increased the library size to nearly 23,000 sq. ft. and added upper and lower levels to the building. Originally the Children’s Room and a meeting room were located in the lower level and the adult nonfiction and reference collections were on the upper level. The entrance to the building was moved to the west side, from the parking lot, instead of the original front door location on Judd Street with a back entrance from the north side driveway.

The 2001 expansion of the library by Frye Gillan Molinaro Architects of Chicago retained the upper and lower levels of the 1987 building and the brick pillars from the 1959 building. The 43,000 sq. ft. revision of the library moved the Children’s Room to the main floor of the library, and provides a variety of meeting spaces from study rooms to meeting rooms.

The antique oak tables located in the Margaret Marchi Reading Room are from the library’s first days in the Woodstock Opera House in the 1890s. The slanted table and benches in the Children’s Room and several adult fiction display stands are from the 1959 and 1966 renovations. Much of the upper level furniture is from the 1987 addition.
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A search in the Woodstock Sentinel for 1900 had no results for the word "automobile." By 1901, it was a popular topic. There were several automobile parades in 1905, including one each day at the McHenry County Fair.
This photo is unusual since it taken from the east side of the tunnel, viaduct, underpass, culvert. The dirt road splits left and right, unlike the straight street in the background.

The South St. tunnel (culvert/viaduct) is a helicoidal or spiral stone arch. One part was completed in 1867 and the other (over the other train track) was finished in 1897.
Allen Stebbins, Chair of the Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission, provided this insight to the tunnel (or "Culvert"):
"The South St. Culvert as it has been called was built in two
sections. The first in 1867 when the Chicago & Northwestern built a single rail line out this way and the second section 30 years later in 1897 when they expanded to a second line. That's why the two dates on the keystones. I've started collecting some historic records on this bridge.
"What's unusual is both sections were built in what's known as a helicoidal or spiral arch method. These arches are extremely rare in the United States built when a road or railroad crossed another road or river at an angle and at an incline. It posed some real problems for the engineers who looked back to the ancient Romans for ideas to solve the problem and rediscovered the spiral arch! Basically all the engineering up front needed to be pretty precise and once designed the stonemasons cut all the stones exactly the same dimensions then laid them in the spiral arch (oftentimes without the need of any mortar.) These types of arches are extremely strong and durable as witnessed by some of the ancient Roman examples still standing.
"In the United States there are only a few known examples–some in Pennsylvania and the Seventh Street Improvement Arches in Minneapolis. These are listed as landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. The South St. Culvert is in the historic district and I would like to see it nominated as a national landmark, but do know Union Pacific opposes it. They do have plans in the future to expand the rail lines to three from Barrington all the way out to Harvard when they ultimately put in the Woodstock rail yard. ..."
The tunnel is architecturally and historically significant. The tunnel should be designated a Landmark by the City of Woodstock and preserved, as is the Woodstock Opera House.
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Businesses visible include J. Rait Clothing Company, A. D. Osborne, and the Pleasure Club on the upper floors. J. Rait does not appear in either the 1914 nor 1916 city directories. The clothing styles are pre-World War I.

The photographer is unknown. The postcard was printed after 1907 when regulations allowed the reverse side to be divided so that the address and a message could both be included.

100 1/2 Cass St. Pleasure Club
104 Cass A.D. Osborne Hardware
106 Cass St. J. Rait Clothing
108 Cass Stone & Son Shoes
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111 S. Benton
J.P. Alt Clothing co.
The original brick façade was covered by the State Bank of Woodstock in the 1980's to match the new façade of their building.
Alt went out of business in 1925.

101 S. Van Buren
"James H. Forman is the city's news dealer. He handles all of the daily papers, as well as the best periodicals and magazines. His place of business is in the Cook building, southeast corner of the public square. He is assisted in his work by George W. Carpenter. Mr. Forman sells cigars, confectionery and all kinds of soft drinks." [Sentinel 12-19-1901 p 19]

"The heroes of the twentieth century are the self-made men of the country. There is no phrase in all literature so inspiring and full of encouragement to the younger generation as the expression "a self-made man." With his foot on the bottom rung of the ladder, but with his eye ever on the top, and an iron will to succeed—this is a pen picture of the career of J. H. For-man of Woodstock.
Mr. Forman's business is one of the most interesting and at the same time one of the most important in the city. He has the exclusive sale of the newspaper service and by prompt, efficient methods he has built the business up from very little to an enterprise of large scope. Mr. Forman's store is also the headquarters for the handling of railroad tickets. A specialty is also made of fine cigars, tobaccos and confectionery. The success of the business has come from the active, earnest application of brains and hands. Mr. Forman started the business over seven years ago and today he owns his building, besides other real estate in Woodstock. A year ago he erected a handsome residence, one of the substantial homes for which Woodstock is famous. The subject of this sketch is a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Knights of the Globe. He has earned a well deserved popularity among all classes. In his business, Mr. Forman is assisted by his son, G. T. Forman, who, by the way, is treasurer of the National Union." [Sentinel 4-21-1904 p.5]
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PARADE OF MARCHING HEROES IS BIG EVENT OF DAY
The parade was the first big feature of the day’s events and of greatest interest to all the people. It had been advertised to start at 10:00 o’clock from the armory but it required more time to get the men organized than was anticipated and it was about 11:00 o’clock before the marchers got under way.
At the armory every man's name was registered, so that the committee would have some record of the number in the parade.
The parade was by platoons, each platoon under command of a sergeant. A representation of the city police force led the parade, followed by Weldon and His Band. Then came the colors, followed by the officers. They were led by Major C C. Miner in command. Major Harry Yagle and Major C. F. Baccus.
600 Marchers in Line
The three majors were followed by captains and lieutenants forming in platoon front, followed by the men in platoons. In all there were 600 officers and men in the line.
As the marchers left the armory and swung into Newell street, the Oliver and city whistles began to blow. Church bells rang and this salute continued until ranks were broken on the public square. From Newell street the marchers came south on Clay and Benton streets passing the reviewing stand which was erected on the east side of the park. As the platoons passed the reviewing stand each commander in turn saluted the colors, giving the command. “Eyes Right."
On the reviewing stand were stationed the official reviewing committee, the reception committee, G A. R Spanish War veterans and W. R. C. as well as widowed mothers of soldiers in the line.
It was a wonderful sight as these brave men marched forward, and one that Woodstock will probably never witness again. There were men of various divisions and regiments, over-seas men and those who had not been so fortunate, all mixed together. The sailors in their blue uniforms formed one big platoon that marched in the center between a first and second division of the soldiers.
As the men hove in sight a mighty shout of welcome from thousands of throats greeted them, which even the playing of the band and the din of whistles and bells could not drown. But the men, trained us only military men can be, kept their lines and marched forward with regular steps and strict attention for the commands of the officers over them.
After passing the reviewing stand, the long line of soldiers and sailors turned into Dean street. From there on corners had been assigned to the different organizations of the city, lodges, clubs and schools.
At the corner of South street they were greeted by the members of the Loyal Order of Moose. The cheers of the Moose barely died away when the boys heard the ovation tendered them by the A. F. & A. M. and the Eastern Star ladies at the corner of Lawrence avenue. St. John's school had a large delegation of the children at the corner of Fremont. Passing this corner ready for the turn around the flat-iron the marchers came in range to view the beautiful arch erected by the Odd Fellows. This arch was not placed over the street but was put up in the little park right at the turn. The Odd Fellows were in regalia and the members of the Canton in full uniform.
The Pleasant Valley Community club had a station in the center of the block on Tryon street. At South and Tryon streets the Elks were grouped to give the men a grand welcome.
The next corner was crowded with scholars of the public schools, accompanied by their teachers. The boys from Todd Seminary occupied the corner of Judd and Tryon and the scholars from St. Mary's school were lined up in front of the church singing patriotic songs as the marchers passed.
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