Cisco, Illinois, 1874-1974

1874CISCOILLINOIS1974"rrrsTssfsmmmmimmtRS/iRnCISCO^^^H IIliii:-.^-a^^s:Bird's-eye view of Cisco, looking: east.PREFACEseen and their hands haveGreat are the changes that generations havethat our ancestorsbringing about. We are heir to the yesterdaysaided inis hoped for tomorrow.indebted to them for today and for whatdeveloped, and1874-1974,book is an attempt to give an insight into CiscoThis Centennial1874. A book of this type involves the cooperation,though it really began beforeof many people. It is not easy to try toenthusiasm, support and suggestionsomitted and many are unknownrecord history for many facts and ideas must beremembered in various ways.or arereminder of the pastof this book, hope that it serves as aWe, the preparersanotherinstilling the desire to look forward totelling how the people lived, whilebelievethe future cannot be told. Wecentury for the Cisco community, thoughwhich would soon be lost to the ages. Weit will help preserve "happenings"thatfor any omission or untruth.our gratitude to everyone and apologizeexpressRoot for herlike to express a special "Thank you" to VeraWe wouldmany hours of research.informative material and«^iiiti5L..^-iS^fc2ec--rMarquis.Over Cisco" by Clementine"CloudsIM' H^.n^terial in the skirt. The waist was short and sleeveswere large and tapered. Many ribbons and bows wereworn, but little jewelry. The men wore light colored"jeans" and lindsey woolsey hunting shirts.Cisco started as a farming ...