|
|
Trostel on Lincoln Inaugural Train
Tale of
Inaugural journey: humor and assassination attempts
By Lyn Bliss
GREENVILLE – “Things were pretty much like they are today. Reading
reports of Lincoln’s Inaugural journey in papers of that time, the
stories were about taxes and political disagreements,” said author
Scott Trostel during his recent presentation regarding the Lincoln
Inaugural Train.
Trostel, from the Fletcher area, is a nationally known Lincoln
authority and has been consulted by such entities as The History
Channel when details on Lincoln need verified.
The Darke County Republican Men’s Club and the Darke County Republican
Women’s Club co-sponsored a reception for Trostel recently at the
Activity Center of the First Congregational Christian Church.
Trostel spoke extensively about Lincoln’s journey from Springfield
through Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland to his final arrival in
Washington, D.C. He detailed speaking arrangements, interaction with
the public, lodging, dining and security arrangements.
Trostel related some of the humorous events that occurred (someone
blasting the front of the eating establishment with a ceremonial canon
discharge) to several serious attempts upon the life of the President
to be.
“Our club views this as a chance to provide a public service to our
community.” stated Sally Zeiter, president of the Darke County
Republican Women’s Club, “We are just so happy to be able to do it.”
“This was just a great opportunity to bring a well known author to
Greenville to talk about one of our more popular Presidents, Abraham
Lincoln.” said Hershel Fee, president of the Darke County Republican
Men’s Club.
Tostel’s two books, “The Lincoln Inaugural Train” and “The Lincoln
Funeral Train” were for sale and included signing by the author.
An upcoming book will soon be released covering the great flood of 1913
and how it affected the “northern” six counties (those north of
Montgomery). In response to questions from the audience, Trostel spoke
briefly about some of the happenings in Darke County at the time of
that flood. Pre-sale of the book was available.
Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments were provided for the event and a door
prize was given away.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
