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Forever float that standard sheet ;
Where breathes the foe, but falls before us, With freedom's soil beneath our feet, And freedom's banner streaming o'er us ?
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President Post thanked the audience for the quiet and good order maintained during the exercises, which were then closed with a bene- diction by Father Dunn, of Great Bend.
From the conclusion of these ceremonies until the fireworks in the evening the vast crowds amused themselves at the Relic Hall, the log cabin, Morris's shetland pony ring, the eating stands, the various booths, the dancing pavillion in the Grove, and other places of entertainment. At the south end of the bridge the Brush brothers of Brushville, bad on exhibition the famous panther, measuring eight feet, which was killed near their farm some fifteen years ago, and a monstrous will cat, the largest ever shot in the county. On the east side of the southern approach to the bridge was an uncouth looking showman, covered with crocodile teeth and ribbons, who had on ex- hibition in his decorated tent a huge live alligator. During the after- noon a man, who was pining for more excitement than he could find within reach, rushed up to a prominent citizen and said, "I say, Cap'n, somethin' must be done to kick up more fun. Let's git up a fight twixt the live alligator and dead panther." Good nature and good cheer prevailed everywhere.
As the shadows of night began to fall the Committee on Fireworks were seen making arrangements for the pyrotechnic display on the north bank of the river, about forty rods above the bridge, and the Committee on Decorations commenced to illuminate the town. Through the streets and across the arches burst long rows of Chinese lanterns into light. while on the river bank, stretching away for a long distance, were myriad flaming torches, and the windows of the town seemed ablaze. When darkness came the battery of artillery stationed near the banquet tent commenced booming, and now and then a stray rocket would flash across the heavens to assuage the impatience of the great mass of humanity that were waiting for the closing scenes of the day. AAbout half past seven an enormous rocket slipped its moor- ings on the river shore and, ascending to a great height, was beauti- fully reflected by the calm surface of the waters and fell to the oppo- site shore, forming an areola that was truly marvelous in effect. This was the opening of the grand display of fireworks, which lasted for over an hour and elicited shouts of delight from the thousands who crowded bridge, street, and banks of river; and when the last set piece was fired these crowds melted away as if by magic, and at
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TI o'clock all was quiet and peaceful and naught could be heard save the measured tread of the watchmen whose duty it was to see that "' all was well."
SEGMENTS OF THE SECOND DAY.
It is estimated that nearly a thousand Binghamtonians visited Hall- stead.
The equestrian attraction at the fair grounds failed to attract,
The " 1787" illumination at the base of Monotonome could be distinctly read two miles distant. It was composed of Chinese lan- terns so grouped on wires as to form " 1787."
The Committee on Privileges had about ten offers from "game-of- chance" men; but refused them all. The nearest stand that resem - bled a game of chance was the "ring and cane " man. Two of these were on the ground, but slipped away without paying for the privi- lege. The real "game-of-chance " men would probably have gone off with other men's property as well as with the privilege money.
Dr. E. Gardner, of Clifford, traveled more miles than any other committeeman in order to attend the regular executive meetings. Such men helped to make the Centennial a brilliant success.
Mrs. Major Morris furnished the old griddle for the crane in the log cabin.
The absence of drunkeness during the celebration was gratifying to all lovers of decent things.
Almost every home in Hallstead was crowded with guests, and the hospitality of its inhabitants will now be proverbial.
Montrose contributed $249 to the Centennial fund, besides paying over $100 for the services of Bauer's famous band. Added to this generosity the county seat favored the great parade with a galaxy of its brightest civic stars.
Gibson furnished the largest collection of relics, and Harford came next on the list.
WV. T. Estabrooks and Henry Ackert, of Great Bend Boro, were among the most substantial helpers in the good cause.
Judge R. W. Williams, of Tioga County, owing to court duties, could not attend the Centennial.
Hon. Martin A. Foran left Tuesday evening for Cincinnati, Ohio.
About five thousand people were provided with food at the Mitch- ell House.
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The quaint little office of C. M. Simmons, the Burgess of Hall- stead, next to the log cabin and rink, has more Centennial memories connected with it than any other buikling in the county. There the first and last Centennial meetings were held ; there the first dollar to the Centennial fund was subscribed, and there the last dollar of that fund was expended.
W. N. Snyder paid the first subscription money to Assistant Treas- urer Mason-a brand new ten-dollar bill.
Master Mechanic Theodore Hays had the great engine house of the D., L. & W. Railroad profusely decorated.
The Medical Society of the county met at the Mitchell House on Centennial Tuesday.
A solid note from General Manager Hallstead:
SCRANTON, PA., October 11th, 1887.
Captain H. F. BEARDSLEY.
DEAR SIR : I take it for granted there are some expenses con- nected with your Centennial celebration that must be paid. As busi- ness matters that cannot be deferred will prevent my being present to-morrow, I herewith inclose my check payable to your order for $50.
Very truly, yours, W. F. HALLSTEAD.
CENTENNIAL WEDNESDAY.
This was the Governor's Day, and the stirring and brilliant events which transpired from the first morning gun until the glorious vision of the burning mountain faded away will be on the lips of our children long after we have been gathered to the bosom of our fathers.
As day broke upon the beautiful valley it found the town already crowded to what seemed its utmost capacity. . And still the people came. Every avenue to the village was thronged with citizens of the county and strangers from beyond our borders. At nine o'clock the scene from "The Rocks" presented a wonderful spectacle. Within the limits of the borough every street seemed gorged with a mass of humanity. Along the highways leading into the town from Binghamton, Susquehanna, Franklin, and New Milford there was one continuous line of people on foot, on horseback, and in wagons as far as the human eye could reach. Every special and regular train which arrived was packed with visitors, and the streets con- necting with the railroad stations flowed deep with the race of man. The booming of canons. the fluttering of over three thousand flags,
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the waving sea of bunting and festoons, the constantly swelling tide of men, and the strains of pleasant music from a dozen bands made a pageant never to be forgotten.
Shortly after nine o'clock a dispatch was received from W. F. Hallstead, the general superintendent of the D., L. & W. Rail- road that he would accompany Governor Beaver on his special car Comet, which would arrive at 9. 15 sharp. Marshal H. C. Jessup with his aid, C. T. Watrous, and an escort of mounted men, ac- companied by the members of the Reception Committee and the Hallstead Band, proceeded at once to the railway station, arriving just as the distinguished occupants of the "Comet," Governor Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Hallstead, stepped upon the platform. After an enthusiastic reception the guests entered carriages, and amidst the melodies of music were conducted through the richly decorated streets to Hotel Mitchell. General Superintendent Hallstead hav- ing urgent business in Buffalo, remained in his carriage, and, ac- companied by President Lusk and the Hallstead Band, returned to the station. On the route he was driven under a handsomely de- corated portrait of himself which the citizens of Hallstead had swung across Susquehanna avenue in his honor. Mrs. W. F. Hallstead and friends, including W. O. Wilson, Scranton; Mrs. Nelson Walker, of Nicholson ; Mr. and Mrs. Harding, of Factoryville; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding, of New Milford, Orrin Hallstead, George Hallstead, son of the general superintendent, and Assistant Super- intendent Garrett Bogart, of Scranton, remained as guests of the town during the day, dining at C. J. Langley's and spending the evening at the home of Gould W. Capwell.
Immediately upon the arrival of Governor Beaver at the Mitchell House he held an informal reception in the east parlor, which was thronged with people for an hour, at the end of which time S. S. Wright, of Hickory Grove, took His Excellency for a short drive through the suburbs to show him some of the splendid natural scenery which graces the town on every side.
THE GREAT PARADE.
All through the early morning the various divisions of the parade had been arriving from every part of the county, and all quietly as- sumed the positions previously assigned them by Capt. H. F. Beards- ley. The following were the marshals and their aides : Marshal Tel- ford : aids, Dr. S. S. Simmons, Theodore Springstein. Marshal Rogers,
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F. C. Manzer, David Lindsly, G. R. Sanders, Philo Burritt, Dr. Fike, Berdine Stearns, B. Maxey, O. Larabee. Marshal Hardy; aids, George W. Conrad, L. W. Moore, A. J. Sweet, G. L. Stone, L. W. Tennant, H. Grant, H. C. Moxley. Marshal Barriger ; aids, B. C. Vance, W. A. Crandell, S. T. Kistler, L. B. Crook, M. S. Lowe, Frank Sands, C. E. Bennett. Detailed: C. E. Stoddard, F. But- terfield, Byron Smith. Norton Roosa. This division consisted of one hundred and twenty-six mounted men, who escorted the Governor. Marshal Southwell; aids. William Creigh, Patrick White, E. B. Beardslee, James E. Carmalt, Richard Foran. William Meeker. Mar- shal Jessup ; aids. C. F. Watrous, N. M. Finn, J. R. Raynsford, Will- iam Carver, J. W. Adams, L. B. Miller, G. A. Jessup, E. J. Saund- ers. Marshal Titman ; aids, Irwin M. Gray, W. S. White, N. F. Hine, Mr. Throckmorton, Charles A. Hungerford.
At ten o'clock what to the casual observer seemed an endless mass of confusion at eleven o'clock became a splendid marching array of men. Under the master guidance of Grand Marshal Beardsley the broken columns developed into a perfect system. and when the pro- gramme time arrived and the command to " march " was given di- vision after division fell into line, and soon the grand procession, nearly two miles long, the finest ever witnessed in the northern tier, was moving in perfect order amidst the ringing huzzas of the multi- tude and the strains of music from eleven bands, down the main street, across the river, and on toward Great Bend borough, where it was received by immense crowds amidst gorgeous flag drapery, ever- greens, and gay festooning. At the M. E. Church a counter-march was made and the parade commenced the return to Hallstead, where it was to be received by the Governor and distinguished guests from a grand stand erected just next to the Log Cabin. Making a sharp curve to the east of the cabin gracefully, it swept under the Governor's Arch and approached the review stand, where General Beaver and distinguished guests, who had left the procession, now stood ready to receive the splendid array which passed by in superb order as follows :
Capt. H. F. Beardsley, Grand Marshal. Col. D. W. Searle, Chief of Staff, and R H. Hall, B. T. Glidden, A. M. Snow, and F. A. Marsh as Aids.
Old Settlers and prominent citizens in carriages.
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FIRST DIVISION.
Colonel William H. Telford, Marshal and Aids. Susquehanna Cornet Band. Knights of Pythias, Susquehanna. Canton Cascade, I. O. O. F., Susquehanna. Moody Post, No. 53, G. A. R., Susquehanna.
Tremain Post, No. 81, G. A. R., Lanesborough. Erie Hose Company, No. 1, Susquehanna. Lanesborough Band. Nicholson Guards, Lanesborough.
SECOND DIVISION.
Dr. Wm. Rogers and D. N. Hardy, marshals, with their aids. (This was a consolidation of two divisions.) Gibson Cornet Band.
Miss Jennie Dean, representing Mercy Tyler, the first physician in Susquehanna County. Susquehanna County Medical Society. W. C. T. U., in carriages. Captain Lyons Post, No. 85, G. A. R., Glenwood. Cambrian Band.
Two hundred pupils from the Soldiers' Orphans' School of Harford in uniform. New Milford Band.
THIRD DIVISION.
P. R. Barriger, marshal and aids. Great Bend Band. Squad of eighty horsemen from various townships in the county. Springville Band.
FOURTH DIVISION. Lieutenant H. C. Jessup, marshal, aids. Bauer's Band, Scranton. Chief Engineer Pope aud Assistants Knoll and Morris, of Montrose fire department. Rough and Ready Fire Company, No. 1, Montrose. Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, Montrose. South Montrose Band. Montrose Fire Company, No. 2, Montrose. Four Brothers Post, No. 453, G. A. R., Montrose. Bissel Post, No. 466, G. A. R., Rush. Heart Lake Band. Captain Beardsley Camp, Sons of Veterans, No. 168, Montrose. Brooklyn Band.
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Lieutenant Rogers Post, No. 142, G. A. R., Brooklyn, commanded by Assistant Marshal Captain J. W. Adams, followed by detachments from
J. F. Southworth Post, No. 222, G. A. R., Franklin Forks. Lieutenant H. C. Titman Post, No. 93, G. A. R., Auburn Four Corners. Simrell Post, No. 233, G. A. R., Great Bend.
Small detachments from every other post, G. A. R .. in the county were represented in the troop of mounted horsemen in third division.
To describe this memorable parade in detail would be a difficult task. There was nothing in it but what was an ornament. To be sure, some ornaments were brighter than others, but all helped to make the affair a complete success. The first division, led by Colonel Telford, followed by the handsomely uniformed cornet band, the Odd Fel- lows, Knights of Pithias, two Grand Army posts, and the entire fire department of Susquehanna, moved by the review stand in such a man- ner as to bring the encomium "fine, fine " from the Governor's lips. Led by the well-known Gibson band, came the Susquehanna County Medical Society. Heading this body of professional gentlemen was a quaint representation of the first practitioner in the county, " Mercy Tyler," who practiced medicine in the neighborhood of Harford from 1793 to 1810. In the carriages were seated the following well-known physicians, members of the society : Dr. F. D. Lamb, president ; Dr. C. C. Halsey, secretary; W. L. Richardson, treasurer; L. A. Smith, E. F. Wilmot, S. Birdsall, W. W, Fletcher, H. A. Tingley, C. A. Vaness. M. L. Miller. Then came a carriage in which were Mrs. S. B. Chase, Mrs. John Hayden, Mrs. J. H. Cook, and Mrs. M. J. Larabee, all prominent members of the Women's Christian Temper- ance Union. They held in their hands a large Bible opened at the 146th Psalm. As they passed the review stand Governor Beaver stood uncovered and gave a warm salute. Preceded by the Cam- brian band came two hundred pupils of the Harford Soldiers' Or- phans' School, under the direction of Professor Clark and a number of teachers belonging to that noble institution. The Montrose peo- ple drifted into wild enthusiasm, and were joined in the jubilee by the vast multitude when the splendid delegations from the county seat, headed by Bauer's famous Scranton band, marched with meas- ured tread and noble bearing under the arch and passed the distin- guished guests.
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The fire companies, with elegant hose-carts, whose burnished silver and brass flashed all the sun there was ; the Hook and Ladder Com- pany with fine truck drawn by shapely greys ; the Four Brother Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in uniform and bearing the rib- boned canes presented to them by Comrade Benjamin ; the organi- zation of Sons of Veterans, comprising nearly all of the handsome young men on the Mount of Roses, such was the galaxy of stars sent by Montrose to help make the Centennial a success. The fine body of men comprising the Great Bend Commandery, the different Grand Army posts, and numerous cavalcades and bands from the county all received rounds of applause along the line of march. As soon as this impressive pageant had passed the review stand and marched away to the places assigned them for breaking ranks, the Governor, the Hon. G. A. Grow, and other distinguished guests were conducted by the Reception Committee to the Log Cabin where
THE OLD SETTLERS' RECEPTION
was to take place.
A genial fire was roaring in the spacious fire-place, and owing to the chilling air without it wasa welcome sight. A great crowd surrounded the cabin, which, at the request of the police, fell back and gave the old folks free ingress and egress. " For each of the five hundred old citizens presented to him Governor Beaver had a warm shake of the hand and a kind salutation. A pleasant incident of the day was the presentation to General Beaver of Maj. Asa Hammond, of New Milford, aged 93, and Mrs. Tirzah Bushnell, of Auburn, age 92 years. Mrs. Bushnell was the guest of Senator Lines. She traveled nearly 30 miles by carriage to be present at the banquet, and was accomp- anied by Phoebe Ann Adams, daughter, Jessie B. James, grandchild, and Anna S. James, great grandchild, making four generations.
After nearly an hour of constant hand shaking the distinguished party were conducted by W. H. Jessup, W. D. Lusk, and O. A. Lines, of the Reception Committee, to the great tent where
THE OLD SETTLERS' BANQUET
had been prepared by Caterer F. M. Kent, the manager of E. L. Troch's confectionery establishment in Scranton.
The following is a copy of the admission cards used by the old settlers, and we print in it the names of the two oldest persons who dined with the Governor.
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ANNA CE
$1'11
ns:
NIAL
OZIAS STRONG'S
LOG CABIN
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1887
Languet Gard.
ADMISSION TO BANQUET.
Mrs. Tirzah Bushnell, age 92. Maj. Asa Hammond, age 93.
PRESENT THIS CARD AT THE DOOR.
By a hurried glance through the mammouth quarters were noticed among the invited guests C. E. Whitney, G. C. Howells, G. R. Resseguie, S. P. More, J. Clark, jr., C. S. Vail, E. B. Beardslee, T. D. Estabrooks, C. Munson, E. C. Fuller, J. H. Cook, Dr. C. C. Hal- sey. Captain Beardsley, George A. Post, G. A. Grow, Wm. Maxey. E. H. True, E. M. Tewksbury, and M. J. Harrington.
In charming costumes of a hundred years ago, the following young ladies, under the supervision of Mrs. S. B. Chase, Mrs. G. W. Cap- well, Mrs. Olive McIntosh, Mrs. W. K. Hatch, Mrs. J. H. Cook, Mrs. James T. Du Bois, Miss Agnes Pope, and Miss Kitty Hayden served as waitresses at the banquet and won much praise by the ad- mirable manner in which they discharged their pleasant duties.
Jennie Currier, Halstead ; Ada Cook, Susquehanna, Lizzie Gard- ner, T. Grace Decker, Clifford ; Lottie Stockholm, Franklin ; Ma- bel Larabee, Thomson ; Theo. Mckinney, Great Bend Township ; Eva Page, Jackson ; Lena Lusk, Montrose ; Kitty McCreary, Hall- stead ; Ida Barnes, Herrick Centre ; Libbie Sanford, Harford ; Florence Maxwell, Binghamton ; Nina Morse, New Milford ; Ma- mie Potter, Gibson ; Kate Ward, New Milford. This galaxy of pretty maidens served this
BILL OF FARE,
completely satisfying three hundred sturdy appetites.
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OYSTER SOUP. MEATS.
Roast Beef. Lamb. Boiled Ham. Baked Pork and Beans. VEGETABLES. White Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Turnips. Tomatoes. Cabbage. Celery and Pickles.
Beef and Cabbage.
Bread and Butter Tea and Coffee. PASTRY. Appple, Mince, and Pumpkin Pies.
FRUIT. Apples, Grapes, and Bananas.
Governor Beaver sat at the center table. On his right was Judge Jessup ; on his left Judge McCollum. Isaac Hallstead, of Gibson, aged 73, coming a little late and not finding a seat at the other table, Judge Jessup kindly gave him his place of honor at the right of the Governor. At this table were also ex-Senator Nelson and a number of distinguished guests and old settlers. At the other tables, run- ning the whole length of the mammoth tent, were comfortably placed about 250, old people. In the absence of the venerable Rev. James B. McCreary, who was expected to ask the blessing upon this impres- sive occasion, ex-Senator Nelson performed that sacred duty.
Scarcely had the oyster soup been served when one of the sturdy old settlers at the Governor's table quietly remarked to His Excel- lency that he " didn't believe in making such a fuss over a Governor, for he was only a man after all." With a twinkle in his eye, the Governor replied good naturedly. " That's so, and especially a one- legged Governor at that.", A peal of laughter followed this repartee, which died away in the hum of six hundred lips that were discussing the menu and telling tales of ye olden times, when burnt crust coffee and black bread cake were Sunday dishes and the wooden bowl and trencher the table furniture.
Now that the dear old folk are busy banqueting let us see who of the army of aged people of the county have kindly enlisted as
OUR HONORED GUESTS.
We have the pleasure of beginning the treasured-list with the name of Mrs. Letta Arnold, of Hallstead, age 75 years, and will follow it in alphebetical order, but before doing so we wish to say that not- withstanding our persistent and earnest endeavors, we have been un-
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able to obtain the age and residence of a large number of those who attended the banquet. We regret this, for we know that one hundred years hence the 500,000 inhabitants of the county who celebrate our bi-Centennial will want to know just who were at this banquet.
A .- Daniel Avery.
B .- John Brown, Lewis Beebe, Apalacon Zerlotus Bronson. Hiram Blakeslee, Dimock ; Silas Beardslee, age 76, Little Meadows ; John Beardslee. 74. Little Meadows ; Lyman Blakeslee, Springville ; Har- rison Brown, Mrs. A. Van Buskirk, Jeremiah Brandow, New Milford Township: Mary J. Bassett, Mrs. Calista Bennett. 80, South Gibson ; Simeon Burdick. Albert Beardsley, 87, Springville, resident of the county 71 years, justice of the peace at Springville 25 years ; Henry Benson, Mrs. Marion Bush, Bridgewater ; Elisha Bell, Hopbottom ; Mrs. Martha Bell, Mrs. Sophia Barriger, Lewis Benson, 73, Lake View : Phillip Burdick, James Bell, Susquehanna ; Mrs. Brigham, Mrs. Tirzah Bushnell, 92, Auburn, oldest lady at the banquet ; Oba- diah Bailey. 77, Brooklyn ; A. N. Bullard. 70, Montrose. His mother came from Connecticut, via the Great Bend of the Susque- hanna in 1804, and built a log cabin in South Montrose. She was two and one-half days traveling from Hallstead to Montrose. Will- iam Booth, Jonathan Bennett, Mr. Blower, Austin Barriger, Great Bend Township : Marion Bush, Bridgewater : Mrs. Hearty Blasdell, 82. Fairdale : J. (). Bullard, Brooklyn ; John Barnum, 81, Middle- town : H. K. Blower, Alvin M. Barrett, Jackson ; W. H. Boyd, Montrose : L. G. Bennett, 75, South Gibson : Mrs. L. G. Bennett, 77, South Gibson : Timothy Butler, Mrs. Lyman Blakeslee, Spring- ville : J. B. Beardsley, 79, Auburn. He has lived on the farm, which he now occupies for 70 years. Reuben Baker.
C .- Rufus D. Clark, 83, Hopbottom : Oliver Clinton, Jackson ; George I. Corwin, C. G. Cole, Mrs. C. G. Cole, Mrs. Henry Cru- ser, 74, Montrose ; Mrs. Harriet Carter, S. H. Croker, Russell Col- grove. Susquehanna : Mrs. Amy Clinton. Peter Clark, Alfred E. Corwin, 75, Montrose : Mrs. Horace Case, Joseph Chalker, Robert C'alwell, jr., Mrs. Chloe Crossman, 81, Bridgewater: William A. Coleman, William Conrad, N. R. Cole, Riley Case, 87. Hallstead ; Mrs. Polly Cowles, S. S. Corwin. Mrs. S. S. Corwin, J. W. Chap- man, 31: Mrs. J. W. Chapman, 72, Scranton ; Henry Clemens, Michael Condon, Susquehanna; P. H. Corwin, Mrs. P. H. Cor- win, O. G. Coughlin, Mrs. O. G. Coughlin. Cornelius J. Curtis, Bridgewater : J. B. Chalker, Mrs. J. B. Chalker, Jeremiah Cough- lin, 91, Friendsville.
D .- Mrs. Rhoda Decker, 77, Hallstead ; Nathaniel Duel, 71, Lit- tle Meadows ; M. O. Dimmock, Mrs. Mary D. Dean, David Davis, William Darby, Patrick Donovan, John H. Deakin, 70, Franklin ; Peter Dunn, 79: Mrs. Peter Dunn, 79, Harford : Michael Doretty, Mrs. Michael Doretty.
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E .- John R. Ely, 87, Brooklyn: H. M. English, William Esta- brook.
F .- D. M. Farrar, L. T. Farrar, 80, Mrs. L. T. Farrer, 71, Har- ford ; L. Fuller, Mrs. L. Fuller, Mrs. Ovid Follett, 74, Harford ; Charles French, 78, North Jackson ; Ansel Fox, 72, Little Meadows ; Avery Frink, A. H. Fish, Mrs. Walter Follett, Mrs. Willis Follett, 78, Brooklyn.
G .- Abner Griffis, Forest Lake; Mrs. John Griggs, Stephen R. Gelatt, Mrs. Lydia Gardiner, 72, Wanton Green, Mrs. Wanton Green, Edwin R. Grow, Lenox: Robert Gelatt, 76, Thomson ; Mrs. L. A. H. Gelatt, 72, Thomson : Lines Green, R. W. Gere, 79, Brooklyn; Ira Gage.
H .- M. H. Van Housen, Mrs. M. H. Van Housen, W. C. Handrick, Mrs. W. C. Handrick, Mrs. S. D. Hendrick, Washington Hawkins, Hiram Hibbard, Mrs. Hiram Hibbard, Charles Hazen, John Hines, John Hoppie, P. Hinds, 79, Little Meadows; George Harrison, Isaac Hallstead, 73. South Gibson; D. L. Hine, Mrs. D. L. Hine, Archi- bald Hill, Mrs. Archibald Hill, Michael Heffron, Apolacon ; C. M. Howard, Ira Hine, 71, Thomson ; Major Asa Hammond, 93, New Milford. The oldest settler at the banquet, J. B. Johnston, 76, Hallstead ; the oldest resident of Hallstead, having lived there 74 years, Mrs. J. B. Johnston.
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