Laketown Band
At a pioneer celebration in July 1890, music was furnished by a harmonic band. Joseph Robinson on that day said, "By another year we will have a brass band." He called a meeting of those interested.
The following 14 men bought instruments: Joseph and Heber Robinson; Lehi, Thomas, Ammon and Jerry Earley; John and Samuel Weston; Luther B. Reed; Chris C. Kearl; George Thomson.
In a measure, the United Order was practiced, for each member paid the same portion then drew for the instrument he should learn to play.
Luther B. Reed went to Evanston, 30 miles away and brought the instruments home, The first night after they were distributed the men serenaded the town and made all the noise they could. It is said that all the dogs in town left and one lame ox ran away and when he came back his lameness was gone.
Joseph Robinson practiced and they began to learn to play their different instruments. In the spring of 1891, Professor Hansen of Montpelier came 40 miles to give lessons. By the 4th of July celebration in 1891 the members were prepared to play several tunes.
Edwin Lamborn built a band wagon and they led the parade, then to the lake playing as they went along. Later, caps were purchased with lamps attached to them so they could play at night.
by Jane L. Robinson from the book "Rich Memories a history of Rich County".
