Gay's West Auburn Band
 The West Auburn Band was under the leadership of Marble C. Gay. At one time the membership included: 1. Will Bishop 2. Fred L. Peet (died in 1948, age 72) 3. Earnest France 4. Elmer B. Lacey (died in 1933) 5. Zola LaFrance 6. Wellie Hillis (died in 1950, age 74) 7. Lamar Whitney (died in 1949, age 74) 8. Archie Maxfield 9. John France 10. John D. Benscoter (died in 1946 age 68) 11. Bert Warner 12. John Wooten 13. George Parker 14. Charles Roberts (died 1948, age 72) 15. Arthur Hibbard 16. Marble C. Gay, leader 17. E. Olin Cogswell (died in 1907) 18. Frank Gay (died in 1949, age 81) In March and June of 1894 there were two different reports of band concerts. In June, at the band concert and festival, the public was treated to ice cream and some excellent music under the leadershiop of Prof. Gay. (Photograph in exhibit-unavailable for catalogue) |