Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and History"Gen. Hayes proposed three cheers for the American Republic.given."Association adjourned sine die.— J. J.Anderson, Secretary."FROM PEORIA TO THE CITY OF MEXICOBy Owen Scott in 1890These were heartily"Of the many excursions planned and executed by the Illinois Press Association,perhaps none, in importance, extent of territory covered and the general profit andpleasure secured therefrom, ecpaals that to the City of Mexico. After a busy session atPeoria, 63 publishers, including the ladies, departed on Friday, February 21st, on boardfour new Pullman cars, of eight sections each, which had just been completed, for t he-Mexican National Railroad, going over the Jacksonville & South Eastern Railway, incharge of the genial and accommodating W. W. Kent, General Passenger & TicketAgent. A flying trip was made in which a number of other members of the Associationjoined these birds of passage, dropping out along the way, as they reached their destinations.The last departed at St. Louis."Mr. E. B. Fletcher, Secretary of the Illinois Press Association, accompanied by hisaccomplished wife, went as far as St. Louis to give the finishing touches to the perfectarrangements he had made for this very extended trip. Much of the pleasure of thisexcursion was due to his large experience, unflagging industry and excellent judgment."From Litchfield to St. Louis, the excursionists were in charge of Mr. H. Durand,of the Wabash Railroad. The run from Peoria to St. Louis was a most delightful oneand considering the fact that the irrepressible Snive, the handsome Rees and the sedateand dignified Tatham were aboard, the trip could not be said to be more than hilarious.Some very proper people, however, might have considered it uproarious. Sure it was thatif any luckless individual had not been ready to swear that he had had the best timepossible on earth, he would have been chucked out of the window without form orceremony. At St. Louis the excursionists were taken in charge by the St. Louis, IronMountain & Southern Railroad, and every attention was shown by Brainerd Allison and\V. H. Morton, the gentlemanly and accomodating representatives of the passengerdepartment of this excellent road. After a pleasant night's whirl along the banks ofthe Mississippi, over the hills and around the curves, through the dense forests andover rushing streams, at nine o'clock on the morning of the 22nd, the Illinois PressAssociation rolled over the Arkansas river into the beautiful City of Little Rock, andpartook of a delightful breakfast, the handiwork of Mr. Pratt."After a short run Malvern was reached. A very hearty reception was here giventhe Illinois quill drivers by the Hon. J. G. Woods, who extended the freedom of theCity of Malvern on behalf of the press, of which he was the sole member. Judgingfrom his appearance one would conclude that the Malvern press was of the armypattern and the papers worked off with axle grease or apple butter."This was Brother Anderson's first opportunity with his Kodak, in the use ofwhich he has become such an expert. This picture will probably be placed amongthose of the old masters, as a specimen of the Arkansas editor, a companion piece forthe Arkansas Traveler."The party was here met by Mr. L. D. Richardson, General Manager of the HotSprings Railroad, who showed them every courtesy and attention possible. On arrivingat Hot Springs a short journey brought the tired moulders of opinion to the doors ofthe modern palace known as the Hotel Eastman. This mammoth hostelry has been builtsince last March and is one of the largest and finest hotels in the world. It has 4Sn guest