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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In Photos 1970-2002 notebook]]> A large crowd is gathered both on the sidewalks on Benton Street and inside the Square park can be seen. The buildings include part of the Murphy's Block and the corner of Sherman block.
100 N. Benton Hotel Woodstock (upper floors)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton:
106 N. Benton: Ice Cream Parlor
101 S. Benton: Sherman Block. The store on the first level is having a Close Out Sale. In 1910, Sherman's Jewelry sold out and the State Bank of Woodstock moved in.]]> Tripp, Melvin G.]]> NO COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

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]]> "The Oliver Typewriter band, which gets its name from the factory in which most of its members are employed, was organized on Mar. 27, 1896, by Burr Robbins who acted as its conductor for several years. He was succeeded by John L. Carroll, who brought the organization to such a state of perfection that it was recognized as one of the finest musical organizations in Northern Illinois and the Northwest.
The Oliver Typewriter band gave free weekly concerts in the park during the summer season, which attracted large crowds of people and won the applause and approbation of all. This band participated in the parade at the Grand Army encampment in Chicago, where it received the compliments of the throngs that lined the streets and was pronounced the equal of many of the bands that came from much larger cities." [Woodstock Sentinel, Dec 19, 1901]

This photos shows the awnings of the businesses more clearly than the previous (ID87) photo

100 N. Benton Hotel Woodstock (upper floors)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton:
106 N. Benton: Ice Cream Parlor; Masonic Hall sign near roof
108 N. Benton C. Thorne & Son Clothing
110 N. Benton: Barber shop and Pool Hall. Sign says Ten Pins and Pool, No Billiards.
112 N. Benton: E. E. Stone Drug Store
101 S. Benton: Sherman Block. In 1910, Sherman's Jewelry was selling out to make room for the State Bank of Woodstock.
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The article in the incorrectly dated November 7, 1918 Woodstock Sentinel tells the story of the spontaneous celebration when the news of the Armistice in Europe was announced on November 11, 1918. These 5 photos, taken from a window on Cass street and showing Benton street and the corner of Square park, show the parade that is described in the article:

The Woodstock Sentinel

VOLUME SIXTY-THREE WOODSTOCK, McHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7*, 1918 NUMBER NINETEEN

WOODSTOCK GOES WILD WITH JOY

WHISTLES BLOW, BANDS PLAY, CROWDS CARRY FLAGS, PARADE WHEN PEACE NEWS COMES GERMANY SIGNS ALLIES’ TERMS

German peace envoys enter Allies’ line under white flag

At the time of going: to press (6 o’clock) it was still impossible to positively verify the report of Germany's capitulation. Reliable sources of information only say, “Nothing official.’’
According to reports received from various sources this afternoon the great world war came to an end today. At noon German armistice envoys had entered the French lines under a flag of truce and had accepted all of the terms laid down by Marshal Foch, the chief representative of the Allies. The four German delegates, two representing the army and two the navy, crossed the German border, passing along a road designated by Marshal Foch in wireless instructions to the German command.
Information as to the details of this most happy ending of the stupendous conflict which has rocked the world for four years past has been slow in coming through. In fact, the authenticity of the entire report has been difficult to establish.
The wires were burning up with the glad tidings that Germany had accepted terms of the Allies for an armistice, shortly after noon today. Although the messages seemed to come from a good source, people shook their heads in doubt, seemingly afraid that there was some mistake and fearing the terrible disappointment which would follow a demonstration or celebration of the big event which the whole world has hoped for, prayed for and a large proportion has fought for.
After waiting a few minutes for more news their enthusiasm became boundless and as the time flew by, work ceased in the shops, the whistles were turned loose and the members of the hand ran for their instruments. The crowds kept gaining in number until the streets of Woodstock looked like State street in Chicago on an exceptionally busy day.
Noise of every available kind could be heard, men, women and children yelling with all their might. Parades were organized and everyone seemed to have found an American flag somewhere.
The pupils in the schools soon became unmanageable and were told to put away their books and join in the celebration.
The Sentinel was just making everything ready to go to press when the news came in, the forms were remodeled and not desiring to hold up the joyful report from the public longer than to be sure of its authenticity, we are giving but a brief account of the doings in old Woodstock on this glorious gala day.

WOODSTOCK CELEBRATES

(Continued from Page 1) Phone bells began to jingle and the glad tidings were spread that the armistice had been signed.
Quickly donning street clothes, not even stopping to think of breakfast, they made their way to the downtown district to join in celebrating the great dawn of peace. Grabbing anything that would make a noise, they started the grand march through the streets of the city. Like the proverbial snowball, every move meant an addition to the ranks and by the time daylight broke through the eastern horizon a small army was gathered together.
The Weldon band was soon on the job to assist and at a few minutes past 7 o’clock on that never to be forgotten morning of the 11th of November, 1918. Woodstock was witnessing and joining in the celebration of the birth of a real world democracy. The people gave full vent to their enthusiasm this time because they knew there was]]> Medlar Studios, Woodstock]]> NO COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

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