Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-13

Our Celebration.
ELLSWORTH, July 8, 1867.

GLLsmOhAh, OuAg % lOOi.
Ed. JOURNAL knowing that you kfe the
admirer of all patriotic enterprises, thought
that you. perhaps, as well as the readers of
the JOURNAL, would like to hear what was
done at Ellsworth on the Fourth of July
In speaking of the Celebration. / must say it
was /" big thing" Perhaps l am too mi-
mute in detail, but it was in connection as
follows:
1t was at first intended by the citizens of
Ellsworth and violently TO celebrate largely,
and so we did. But as the rain scarce ly
ceased from day to day. many twere discouf-
aged. But some people are always alive and
doing something. 1t was so here. 4 day
was set, and party of jolly fellows. with six
good teams, went into the woods, near Rush
River, TO get pole on which to hoist flag,
and it was one of those rainy days, tell you.
However, the pole was produced on the spot
that night, and now stands 100 feet above
ground. 1t was struck by lightning but a
short time after it was raised. and the metallic
bali on its top was knocked off. and a streak
slivered in the pole from top to bottom. but it
remains of sufficient strength. In The mean
while the ladies of this place had made a
most beautiful Flag. % feet in length, and of
good proportions. The stars, sc in number,
are tastefully arranged in two circles, with
four in the corners, and large one in the
centre. The Flag was made under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. VI. b. WILLIAMS.
The morning of the Fourth was damp and
cloudy, but at an early hour the steam whis-
tie of Mr.. Sandersons mill aroused the peo-
pie from slumber by its long ard continued
screams. Gunpowder was exploded in some
manner. that made us think the Rebs were
again repulsed. At 10 A. II. the colors we're
run up where the lightning ran down, and
the weather looking more favorable the crowd
began to assemble at the liberty pole. Cheers
were given for The Flag Of our Country and
for the ladies who made it. 1t was proposed
to proceed to the saw mill of Mr.. Sanderson,
which he kindly fitted up for the occasion,
to hear the Grafton, for fear of rain. anc I'M
der the Marshal oftbe Day, Mr.. G. W. Brown.
the body was formed into line and marched
thither. The Grafton, which was enthusiasts
tic and appropriate, was delivered by Judge
DEAKN. of Red Wing. Rev. James Ha-
vers, of Trimbelle, officiaied as Clergyman.
The Declaration was read by J. W. VIM !;
music by NJ. Powers brass band. Many
thanks to Them, May they never want for
wind on the Fourth of July. Mr.. WusoN, of
Red Wing, held the audience few moments,
with sound and sensible remarks. Our Pres
ident, Mr.. S. ID. Mason, was on hand every
time, and was just the man for the chair. The
mill boys would give rouser now and then,
shaking the old mill from its centre. The
boys have been there, and knew how to do it.
At the close of the Grafton the people were
again formed in procession, headed by the
band. and marched to lively tune made
halt ut the Flag, where song was sung by
the Choir, DIR. j. TerpeniLg. leader. Other
songs were sung at the mill, and well execu-
ted. The march was continued up to the
Grove, where tables, seats, swing ETC.. had
been arranged by the energetic Committee of
Arrangements. The tables were loaded with
the luxurios of the season. All had plenty to
eat, and all seemed happy. Some went home,
and others stayed TO trip the fantastic toe at
BrownsOn's Hall Mr.. Brownson always gets
up a good supper. 1 wish he had more
room. Trade was lively, and temperance
and good feeling generally pervaded. Thus
ended our celebration. @. W.B.