Mt. Carroll: The ninth annual firemen's tournament of Illinois was a success from every standpoint. This was a big day in attendance and exciting events. Interest centered on championship races which were very closely contested.

In the hook and ladder race Polo was for the second year victorious breaking last years record by two and one-fifth seconds.

In the horse race Mt. Carroll made the remarkable time of 35 seconds reducing its record of last year two and two-fifths seconds.

A feature of the day which was highly appreciated was the exhibition of the Chicago pompier corps.

Summaries of other events: Couplers contest run fifty break coupling attach pipe. Napiersville 4 1/5 seconds, Chicago Heights 6 seconds, Knoxville 6 ¼ seconds.

Championship hub and hub hose 233 ¼ yards was Mt. Carroll. The Flag race and champions of hose hook and ladder were Mt. Carroll.

The Shannon Band came in for a share of glory, and on every hand were heard compliments as to their playing and gentlemanly deportment. The band played stronger then the Monmouth Band of 24 pieces and they played as smoothly as Spencer's Peoria Band or the famous Canton Military Band both of which were there and against which the Shannon Boys were pitted. Every time Mt. Carroll won the Band played good and strong and the cheering was great whenever they went on the street their appearance was greeted by applause. They were great stuff and everyone said so. The boys were all pleased with the trip and extended many thanks to Mt. Carroll Hose Company for their kindness.                                                     (The band as it looked in later years - 1908)