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The constantly decreasing numbers in the ranks of the pioneers Was again plainly noticeable, as death IS taking many of the old settlers away one by one. The attendance at to day's reunion was small compared with the number present in past years.
Gets Rocker.
Peter M. Smith of Le Claire was the oldest rioneer present and was presented with a handsome rocking chair by the association. The presen- tation was made by J. H. Wilson, Hugh Briceland and Mrs. Welch.
A splendid dinner was enjoyed on the veranda c' the Onting club inn at 12 o'clock. breaking foto the business session. The unfinished business was taken up again in the afternoon, when the election of officers was held.
The meeting was called to order by the old president, C. W. Pinneo of Princeton. As Rev. J. T. Houser whol
fras to - offer the praver,
present, the pioneers reneated
the
Lord's Prayer. led by Mr. Pinneo.
Mrs. Alfred Mueller and Mrs. Hibla Matthey sang a duet.
The secretary, Henry Karwath, then read the report of the last fes- tival, and J. F. Kelly, the treasurer, read his report. which showed that a balance of $3.18 remained in the treasury.
In Memoriam.
The record of the pioneers who · passed away during the last year. was then read. The list is as follows:
General Add II. Sanders. Davenport. Sylvester Mounts, Buffalo. James Dyer, Pleasant Valley.
Mrs. Sarah J. Wood, LeClaire.
Mrs. Charles Carter, Davenport.
Mrs. J. C. Duncan, Davenport. Mrs. August Reading, Davenport. Benjamin Anderson, Davenport. Mrs. Betsey Stacey. LeClaire. Mrs. Baldwin, Davenport.
PIONEERS GUILD
THEIR LOG CADIN
OLD TIMERS WORK ON STRIC- IURE IN FEJERVARY PARK
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Will Make It as Near Like Settlers' Home of Early Day as Possible
Work has been started by five of the pioneers of Scott county on the erection of a log cabin in Fejervary park, Davenport, as provided for by the Old Settlers' association at its re- cost annual meeting in Davenport. . The pioneers engaged in the work are W. B. Stephens, C. B. Snyder, Gideon Nichols and J. W. Wilson of Dawcaport and C. W. Pinneo of
James K. . Pope, former mayor of Princeton. is also helping. bit has not been here long enough to be cherel as a pioneer.
'The camin is located near the en- tanec to the park. It is 12 by 16 feet 'i Alle, and will be as near like the vdelhs of the early days in this part of iowa as it is possible to make it. When completed there will be 65 logs in : .. structure. The logs were se- 1 irom a farm near Pleasant Val- lor door and roof will be of ! Noch plank. There will be one win- i " of plass, which was considered a isxuy when the country was new. hi0 door will have a wooden latch aken tư familiar latch string.
" areplace will be built in one end, I are tower part of the chimney Ir of stone, while the upper part The of sticks, cemented together mud. Holes between the loss wit be closed with pieces of wood
held in place by mud. Inside the cabin it is planned to place some of the old tiny furniture and honscaoli utensils which have been saved ny members of the pioneer families of tite county.
The work is fatienine to the pio- neers, but they are talling it slowly. and decided to lay off today for a rust.
The lives of the men engaged in building the cabin reach back to an; carly day in lowa's history. Mr l'in- nvo, a former president of the pio -! Ineers, was born in a log cabin in Princeton township 76 years ago. His father and his father's brother were the first to settle in Princeton town- ship, coming from the cast in 1\3 !. The Indians were numerous in this part of lowa and Illinois, and it was necessary at various times for the set- tlers to take up arms and drive them back. Mr Pinneo's father and brother were a part of a volunteer army of- ganized at Rock Island, in which Abraham Lincoln was an officer, which finally broke the power of the Indians. The red skins were chased through Illinois to East Dubuque, where hundreds were killed as they tried to swim the river. Mr Pinneo remembers hearing of his father toll of the signing of the treaty of peace by Chiefs Keokuk and Blackhawk and the general in command of the gov- erment, troops. The treaty was Isigned at a camp in what is now known as East Davenport. and Mr Pinnco's father was among those pres- ent.
Under the terms of the treaty. the Indians were allowed to come back in the spring and fall to hunt along the Wapsie and Maquoketa rivers and through the bottoms. For years they left huts standing on what is now the site of the town of Princeton, occupy- ling them only during the hunting scason.
Fifty Pioneer Settlers At- tend Best Reunion in Years.
Fifty pioneer settlers of Scott county held their sixty-second an- nual reunion at the Outing club Wednesday afternoon. Despite the threatening weather of the morn- ing the number of pioneers and friends who turned ont for the an- nual festival was unusually large.
In the absence of the president the meeting was called to order I hy the secretary, Henry Karwath. Afterwards the meeting was pre- sided over by First Vice President Lawrence Doyle.
Rev. MI. A. Gatzendaner of Princeton, led the opening prayer, which was followed with a vorat
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Newly Elected Vice Presi- dent Inients Woman's Rights Inip Program.
The question of woman's rights was introduced at the annual pic- nic of the Old Settlers' association of Scott county, fheld at the North- west Davenport› Turner garden to- day, by Otto Steckel, the newly flected vice president of the organ- zation. Mr. Steckel made the mo- lon that the women be allowed to lold office and suggested that a roman be elected to the position f president next year. The mo- fon was passed unanimously.
Mr. Steckel then proceeded to itrench himself more sohdly in te good opinion of the women embers of the association by eating them all to soda pop,
Hebbeln New President.
Rudolph Hebbeln was elected Ljesident of the association for the ming year at the business meet- ¿ held this morning.
Otto Steckel was chosen vice paident and Loln Berwald was re-elected to the position of secre- tary and treasurer in spite of h's pre tests agkunst holding that office yeain. Charles Krone will be the w director for the year.
Mr. Berwald today enters upo : 16th year secretary an asurer of the association and a ay's meeting it was voted to pa La.salary of $100 a year as ht recompense for bis service: Berwald has always take , of all the work incident to hi le without pay.
200 at Gathering.
here were about 200 at the a' : picnic and after the busine: the morning was concluded iteous dinner was served in u jer hall. This afternoon the old-fashioned dauces and va entertainment features for t ts.
's. Margaretha Jappe, aged ' fed the distinction of being t It woman member prese b Henry F. Schroeder was 1 it man at the picnic. The ]
ter is 93 years of age and hale a hearty. He declared this morn that he enjoyed the picnic so mt that he expected to come ag next year. Carl and William Sc ke, both 51 years of age, were youngest members in attenda today.
28 New Members.
The membership of the asso tion was swelled by the addition 28 new names today. This mak total membership of 454, thirt. members having passed away ( ing the year just ended.
The new members include following: Louis Bock, Mrs. Al Bahns, Henry Dehnig, Mrs. Am da Frank, Charles R. Frank. hanna Hamann, Mrs. Bertha Hoe ner, Mrs. Kathrina Hamann, Johanna Holm. Rudolph Hebb. Mrs. Margaretha Jappe, Mr. ¿ Mrs. W. F. Kautz, Mrs. Adelie Moeller. Miss Anna Miller, M1 Anna Nielsen, Mrs. Annie Pitzit H. J. Paarmann, John Renfeld. Carlina Schramm, Mrs. Marie Schlueter. MIrs. Meta Thode, Car Thode, Mrs. Emelie Thode and Mr and Mrs. William Westphal.
During the day pictures were sold, the proceeds to be devoted 1 to the fund for the children .fl Schleswig-Holstein, of which con !- mittee Mrs. Henry Matthey is chair- man.
Thirteen members of the Old Str- tlers' association have died duris'? the past year. They are Emil"? Moeller. Minnie Arp, H. F. Mun.l. Christ Schneckloth. Heinrich Par 1 John Juhler. William Cabel, Cathy arine Kardell, George Roggen -!
kampť, Heinrich Stoltenberg, Charles Keppe. Magdalena Schlue- ter and Margaretha Dohning.
ELECTED PRESIDENT
Former Congressman A. F. Dawson Delivers an Address-Old Days Åre Recalled and Acquain- tance Renewed
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A little handful of survivors of the sturdy pioneers who founded Scott county gathered at the Davenport Out- Ing club this morning for their fifty- fifth annual festival. The numbers in attendance are decreasing each year and as the roll was called and the reports heard many who have been active in the affairs of the as- sociation for many years were found to be missing. Some are dend and others are too Infirm to attend the - meetings
solo 'by Mrs. Edna Schad Duppert. The ustal business proceedings were next carried our, among which was the reading of the rec. ord of the number of pioneers who have passed fiom this world since the last festival. They are as fol- lows: Anthony LeClaire, Milion Rauser, Phineas Curtis, B. S. Bald- win, T. J. Cooper, Mrs. Mary Mazett and Mrs. C. B. Snyder.
An oration by the Hon. Jerry Green followed. which was very much appreciated by the audience. A number of violin solos by Iler- bert Silberstein, accompanied by Mrs. Martin Silberstein, brought forth the hearty applause of the many present.
After a course dinner served in the club house the election of of- ficers followed, which resulted in the choosing of the following of- ficers:
Presidert-Lrwience Doyle.
Secretary-Henry Karwath.
Treasurer-J. F. Kelly. First Vice Presidents - John Bargonier, of Princeton, and Hugh Briceland, of Davenport.
Vice Presidents for Townships: Pleasant Valley-Charles Rich. LeClaire-J. D. Barnes.
Rockingham-C. S. S. Coleman. Blue Grass-Robert Cooper.
Allens' Grove-Mrs. Mary M1. Gilemore.
Executive Committee -- J. H. Wil- son. C. W. Pinneo. C. B. Snyder. | Hugh Briceland, G. M. Nichols, John Bargonier. .
Reception Committee-Mrs. Hen- TV Karwath. Mrs. John Dargonier. Mrs. J. B. Scott, Mrs. J. H. Wilson. Mrs. J F. Kelly. Mrs. Mary Ander- son. Mrs. J. H. Rostlistein, Mrs. William Armil and Mrs. Mary A. Gilmore.
Pioneers Get $100 Donation.
-L denation of $100 was made to the Pioneer Settlers by our of the ; eldest lady settlers present. Upon request the name of the donar is h 'omitted. A violin solo by Blanche committees:
Fry-Rochan, followed by a piano solo by Miss Frances Armil were the next events of the program. G. M. Nichols, Lorance Doyle, C. B.
Miss Mina Collins gave a recital , which was well received by her
Mrs. Jennie Gabbert Gets Chair. The handsome chair rocker which was to be given to the oldest settler present fell to Mrs. Jennie Gabbert. S. the widow of Captain W. 11. Gabbert, the old river cap- ta.n. -
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A vote of thanks was given to the press and to all those who had made the festival a success. Ac- cording to all present it was the most pleasant gathering which the association has had in years.
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Rudolph Synder Honored at Annual Meet of County Veterans.
Rudolph Snyder of Dixon was ciected president of the Scott County Pioneer Settlers' associa- tion at the 64th annual festival of the organization at the Outing club i today. Mr. Snyder is one of the ; best known men in the organization , and has been a hard worker in the interests of the pioneer settlers.
Other officers ;elected at today's meeting follows:
Vice president+Bruse T. Sea- man.
Treasurer-John F. Kelly.
Secretary-Henry Karwath.
Mr. Karwath was unable to at- tend the festival on account of ill- ress. However he was honored by being re-elected secretary of the organization.
About 75 pioneers attended to- day's meeting while close to 100 were at the table this noon when the big dinner was served.
The program was started immed iately following the dinner. The president called the meeting to or der and Dr. Cole offered the prayer. Vocal and instrumental numbers were among the features of the pro- gram.
Attorney James A. Hanley dc- livered the address of the day.
The following were placed on
Executive committee-J. H. Wil- son, Hugh Briceland, C. W. Pinneo.
Surder.
Reception committee - Mrs. Henry Karwath, Mrs. J. HI. Wilson. ! Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mrs. James Mc- | Fate. Mrs. J. F. Refly, Mrs. William Armill. Mrs. J. B. Scott, Mrs. Miles Colins. Mrs. S. M. Roshine.
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Wesley Stephens, 1918 LeClaire street, was elected president for the ensning year. Mr Step' ens came to Scott county in 1344 and is 74 years old.
The vice presidents for the various townships will remain the same with" the exception of the following where vacancies had occurred :
Princeton-Chas. Rich.
Blue Grass-Mr Cooper.
Pleasant Valley-J: mes Dyer. J. F. Kelly was elected treasurer and llenry Karwath will continue to art as secretary, a position which he has held for years.
President C. B. Snyder called the meeting to order and Kov. S. M. Per- kins, pastor of the First Christian church delivered the praver. After the reading. of thi. minu's of the last meeting, the report of the treasurer was read and Miss Evelyn Cawley sang a solo, which was warmly re- ceived.
The Pioneer Dead
The record of the pioneer dead for the past year was rad. and showed that ten people have passed away dur- ing the past year who were in Scott county in 1846 or before that date. They were:
Mrs Ruth Fort.
Mrs Susannah Noel.
W. W. Baxter.
Jesse Armil.
J. P. Van Patten.
L. W. Clemons.
Mrs Jennie Thomsen.
David Harday.
Josiah Feizlev.
Mrs Sabina Dawley.
A. F. Dawson Speaks
Hon. Albert F. Dawson. formerly congressman from the district, was the speaker of the day. He congratulated the pioneers on coming down through the long years to hear their message of sturdy manhood and womanhood to the present generation.
"As the strength and solidity of a building," said Mr Dawson. "depends upon its foundation, so does the great- ness and power of a country denend in large mesure upon the character of its pioneers, who lay the ground work upon which succeeding generations are to build. As a nation, we owe much to the sturdiness, courage and high ideals of the colonists. As a state, Jowa is Indebted in like manner to her pio- Ineers, who displayed the same quall- ties.
"We all love Iowa. It is dear to those of us who were born here, and it must be dearer still to those who came here of their own choice. We love its history, its institutions, its customs, its hills, valleys and rolllng prairies: we admire the generosity, the hospitality, the geniality of our west- ern civilization, with its freedom from cant and hypocrisy, and the absence of those social palisades which divide
the people of the old world then
tinct classes. And Mrs ve dor
low our winds to owelf .. things st lerifly to il .; . with that pride in our cro whe richl: deserves.
"What the people of Iowa nor
stimulate this spirit of
to plant deep in our h. art.
that. whether in printer
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deepening of this spiri.
to increase the homogeneity o:
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petus in working out the sitend :.
tiny which is certainly ours.
Those Preseut
Present at the meeting were .h
oneers and their wives or bt: The wives and husbands of p.c are eligible to membership in the ciety. The membership includes who have lived in the count 1846, when Iowa became 2 Stpo
Those registered this mactr.
C. W. Pinneo. Princeton. ..
Mrs M. Welch, R. R. No. 3. 1 1 Mrs Mary Summers, LeClaire, 1: 5. 89. Mrs L. E. Curtis, LeClaire. !
P. Curtis, 1202 Arlington Ave. : 1. 82.
Mrs B. F. Banghman, 2501 Eis And
One-half avenue, Rock Island, 18:4-75 S. A. Rothstein, Buena Vista, 1 x :"
B. H. Eldridge, 424 W. 53. 1y!"- Mrs B. H. Eldridge, 424 W. 3th. : 61. Wm. Parmele, 2319 Grand 1838-77.
J. H. Wilson, LeClaire, 1842-F8.
Mrs J. H. Wilson. LeChira. 1.
W. B. Stephens, 1915 LeClaire str ....: 1844-74.
Mrs F \ Stephens, 1918 LeClaire . street, 1802-75. Mrs Mary Mauget, 1925 Harrison street, 1846-65. August Reading, 921 East Lomust street, 1843-60.
Mrs August Reading, 221 East L. - cust street, 1800-64. Mrs Jessie Dodds, 1622 Brady e
Mrs H. A. McKeehan. Let!str .. . .. 1844-67.
Mrs J. S. McConnell. P:ipesten. 1.4
Mrs Mary A. Cooper. Fr !!! 1506-77. John F. Kelly, 640 Tr-monit a. en1.0. 1846-63. . Mrs C. B. Snyder. 500 C SAM 1843-68. C. B. Snyder, 530 Eas: S.vhet 1842-6S.
Mrs Julia Karwath. 1928 Main str 1315-16.
Mrs 1. C Jawes. 2720 Grand .As 1S11-70. Mrs Mary A. Gillnyere. Dixon, la., 1846-72. G. M. Nichols, 719 E. I'th St .. 15 %. $1. Lawrence Doyle 213 W. High 1844-70.
F. A. Millor, 1002 W. 5th St., 1845-
Mary Anderson, NE Colorido TTO, J. P. Sco +, Prin cton, Ia., 1814- 72.
J. D. Scott, Princeton, 1514-78. Wr. J. Nichols R. R. No. 2, 1838- Huch Priceland, 1923 Harrison stront. 1016-77. T mes I' Ite, L Claire. 1842-74. James W. Santer, sud West Second S+Ty05. 1.42-03. P. S. baldwin. 427 Bridge avenue, 19551-70. Ars Mary A. Baldwin, 427 Bridge avenue. 1-41-66. Win. Armil, 507 West Locust street, 1827-77.
Mrs W'm. Armil, 507 West Locust street, 1967-70.
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PIONEER SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION
" THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT HIBERNIAN HALL-ON BRADY, BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS-THURSDAY, AUGUST TWENTY-SEVENTH, NINETEEN HUNDRED THREE, AT TEN O'CLOCK, A. M., SHARP. C THE ANNUAL FEE IS FIFTY CENTS.
All Old Settlers' - those who settled in Scott County on or before December Thirty-first, Eighteen Hundred Forty-Six - whether con- stitutional members or not, are requested to be at Hibernian Hall promptly at Ten o'clock. a. m.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
1. The President calls to order.
2. Reading Proceedings of the last festival.
3. Report of Treasurer.
4. Record of the Pioneer Dead.
5. Election of Officers for ensuing year.
Valedictory of the President.
Inaugural of the President Elvet
General Business.
Song-"Auld Lang Syne."
Dinner and Voluntary Speeches.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
J. H. WILSON G. J. HYDE
ANDREW JACK W. L. CLARK W. M. SUITER . L. W. CLEMONS
J. H. DAVENPORT
JAMES DYER
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
MRS. JULIA A. KARWATH MRS. G. J. HYDE
MRS. HUGHI BRICELAN
MRS. JOHN LITTIG MRS. M. L. MATTIIEW'S
MRS. ALICE SUITER
MRS. J. H WILSON
MRS. JUDGE GRANT MRS. MARY A. GILMORE
MRS. EVA FINTEL, Secretary HENRY KARWATH. President
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to min'? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' lang syne ?
CHORUS-For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne !
We twa hae run about the braes, And pu't the gowans fine ; But we've wander'd mony a weary foot, Sin' auld lang syne.
CHORUS-For auld lang syne, etc.
We twa hae paidl't i' the burn, Frae mornin' sun till dine ; But seas between us braid hae roar'd, Sin' auld lang syne.
CHORUS-For auld lang syne, etc.
And here's a hand, my trusty fiere, And gie's a hand o' thine ; And we'll take a right guid willie-waught, For auld lang syne.
CHORUS-For auld lang syne, etc.
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp, And surely I'll be mine : And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne.
CHORUS-For auld lang syne, etc.
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SCOTT COUNTY PIONEER SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL.
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AT THE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13, 1893,
AT THE GRAND TENT ON THE GROUNDS
All old settlers are expected to be at their tent at 10 o'clock A. M. This will be Old Settlers day at the Fair, and members of the Association will be admitted free to all the Fair for the day. with their wives and younger children, provided the parents displays the badge of the Society.
At 11 o'clock the President will call the meeting to order.
1. Minutes of last Festival read.
2. Music by the Band.
3. Record of the Pioneer Dead.
4. Election of Officers.
5. Valedictory of the President.
6. Inaugural of President.
7. Dinner.
S. General Business.
9. Song-Aukl Lang Syne.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
J. M. ELDRIDGE. JAMES E. BURNSIDES. ANDREW JJACK.
I. W. CLEMENS. JAMES M. DAVENPORT. W. M. SUITER.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
MRS. HENRY KARWATH. MES JAMES E. BURNSIDES. MRS. JJEDGE GRANT.
MRS. Joux LITTH. MRS. HORACE BRADLEY. MISS E. MEAD.
MES. ALFRED SANDERS.
The Badge on'y will admit members free, for sale at the gate. 25 cents each.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE. 50 CENTS, PAYABLE TO THE TREASURER. Entrance at the north gate.
D. P. M. KOWN, Secretary.
. JOIN LITTIG, President.
AULD LANG SYNE.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And the days of auld lang syne?
CHORUS -- For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne? We'll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne. 1
We two have run about the braes And pulled the goawns fine; . But wev'e wandered many a weary foot Since auld lang syne.
CHORUS --- For auld lang syne, etc.
We two have paddled in the burn From morning until sun dine: But seas between us broad have roar'd Since the days of auld lang syne.
CHORUS --- For auld lang syne, etc.
And here's my hand. my trusty friend, Come, give a hand o thine, And we'll take a cup of friendship's growth For auld lang syne.
CHORUS --- For auld lang syne, etc.
And surely you'll be your pint stoup, And surely I'll be mine: And we'll take a cup of kindness vet For auld lang syne.
CHORUS --- For auld lang syne, etc.
SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA, PIONEER SETTLER'S ASSOCIATION,
THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL.
THE ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD ITS THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL AT THE
FAIR AND EXPOSITION GROUNDS, On Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 1895. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ENTRANCE.
All Old Settlers, whether constitutional members or not. are requested to be at the Tent promptly at 10 o'clock A. M. Badges can be had of the Treasurer.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
1. The President calls to order,
2. Reading proceedings of last festival. 6. Inaugural of the President-elect,
3. Record of the Pioneer Dead.
7. General business.
8. Dinner,
9. Songs.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
ANDREW JACK. H. C. CHAPIN
L. W. CLEMENS. JAS. BURNSIDES
W'M. M STITER. JAS DFR.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
MRS. HENRY KARWATH. MRS ALFRED SANDERS MRS HORACE BRADLEY
MRS. WM. M. SUITER. MRS. JOHN LITTIG. MRS. JAMES GRANT
MISS E. MEAD.
Annual fee is 25 cents for this year, on account of the charge for entrance to the Fair grounds.
D. P. MCKOWN, Secretary.
JOHN M. LYTER, President.
4. Election of Officers for the ensuing year.
5. Valedictory of the President.
"The Pioneer Settlers Association of Scott county, Iowa" was organized in LeClaire hall, January 23, 1858, with Mr. Ebenezer Cook as chairman, and Mr. John L. Coffin secre- tary. Antoine LeClaire, Esq. was the first and second presidents --- none since were ever re- elected. John L. Coffin, Esq. was first secre- tary and Gen. George B. Sargent first treas- urer.
The first festival was held at the old "Burtis House." Feb. 22, 1858, at which at least 800 sat down to supper. None so large since that memorable night. The Hon. John P. Cook delivered the oration.
There have been 36 presidents, only 11 of whom are now living.
To become a member, a fee of 50 cents and sign the constitution is required --- all are eligible who settled in Scott county on or before Dec.
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31, 1846. The husbands or wives of old settlers are constitutional members, their chil- dren are not, unless born within the pre- scribed limits.
On the 1st day of January, 1894, there were 415 eligible to membership, of which 113 are constitutional members, since the 1st of Jan- uary. 1894, the date of this new register, there have died 28, leaving balance of living 400.
Mr. Israel Hall was elected treasurer of this Association Jan. 7, 1861, and has held the office ever since --- often during these years he has maintained the credit of our Association by putting his hands into his pockets for defic- iency.
As time goes on the old settlers seem to take increased interest in their annual meet- ings --- no doubt this will continue as long as any are left. Let us enjoy them while we may.
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