Old Settlers Reunion, 1873

The second Old Settlers' Reunion was held at Waupaca, February 12, 1873. At that meeting ninety new members were added.

A speech by Judge Gate had been expected, but he failed to appear, and Hon. E. L. Browne came to the rescue with a well-received address. The following officers were elected:

 Toast, by W. F. Waterhouse ''The Press of Waupaca County."
Response by Vice President Mumbrue.

Toast "The amateur sportsmen of Waupaca County." Laughable responses
by W. F. Waterhouse and A. Y. Balch.

Toast 'The boys of Waupaca County."
Response by Rev. Stanley Lathrop.

Toast "The first child born in the County."
(Said to be Mary Hibbard, of Waupaca.)

Toast The Old Settlers; they have carried civilization across the continent,
from Plymouth Rock to the setting sun."

Toast ''The early navigation of Wolf River."
Response by H. C. Mumbrue.

Toast ''Early Judiciary of Waupaca County."
Responses by E. L. Browne, W. F. Waterhouse, and J. Wakefield,
giving amusing experiences in some of our primitive courts.

On motion of W. F. Waterhouse, Hon. E. L. Browne
was thanked for his entertaining address. C. S. Ogden, Secretary.

New Members, 1873

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