611 Darcy, Avenue, Joliet, Illinois
Assumption, Illinois, was the scene of a centennial celebration
that started September 24th and lasted three days. An estimated
25,000 home comers and visitors were fed barbecued beef, buns,
baked beans, potato chips and coffee, free for all.
Part of the program was the steam engine show, of which Ralph
Fisher of Assumption, was chairman. Following is a list of
exhibitors and engines: Milford Rees, Franklin, Ill., 20
Undermounted Avery, and 8-16 Avery tractor; Frederick Blauth of
Tower Hill, Ill., 18 Double Keck-Gonnerman; R. V. Reams,
Taylorville, Ill., 20 Minneapolis; Ralph Fisher, 50 Peerless.
exhibitors and engines: Milford Rees, Franklin, Ill., 20
Undermounted Avery, and 8-16 Avery tractor; Frederick Blauth of
Tower Hill, Ill., 18 Double Keck-Gonnerman; R. V. Reams,
Taylorville, Ill., 20 Minneapolis; Ralph Fisher, 50 Peerless.
Nate Lang of Charleston, Ill., had a fine model of a Gaar-Scott
double, as did Milford Rees with two models and model saw mill. Two
separators, one a hand fed Russell, and the other a Yellow Kid
Avery were also there.
A large sawmill was set up and demonstrations were in charge of
Ralph Fisher, who also did some threshing on the main street.
