The 110th Annual Linneus Old Settlers reunion was held August 20 and 21. The reunion had a very good turnout at the baby show and royalty contest that was held Friday evening. This was moved inside due to the rain but there was an excellent turnout despite the weather. There were over 50 entries in the parade on Saturday with numerous tractors, ATVs and bikes. This was well-attended with near perfect weather.
This version of the Old Settlers Reunion continued the traditions started with the first one-day event held on September 26, back in 1901. The first president was Dr. E.F. Perkins, and the first secretary was Fred W. Powers. It was expanded to two days in 1903 and featured many prominent speakers of the day from around the state.
The early days featured many typical events of the time such as produce and flower judging. Most residents of the area, who attended in the early days packed their baskets and red plaid table clothes and spent hours preparing a picnic dinner, usually consisting of sandwiches, fried chicken and many delectable side dishes. The whole family would gather in the park watching the activities. At that time and for many years it included a carnival along with the typical events associated with the small town gatherings of the era. Over the years there have been ball games, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, pie eating contests and other fun, interesting events.
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