Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-10
Potosi on The Fourth.


Fourth OF july has como and
gone, and with the many places Of
our county that gare il due obser
vation Potosi may DO numbered as
leading one, and tho excellent
manner in which our ''natal dayr
was there celebrated, deserves more
than mere mention. Ind as q lit,
tie leisure is afforded us, will pencil
you a brief description. Though
the celebration had timely an
nouncement, and no efforts were
spared by the different committees
and leaders to mako the day pleas-
ant and interesting, no one expected
30 much real enjoyment,or to spend
the day with such entire and uni-
versal satisfaction. The proceed
ings of the day were far ahead of all
anticipations. Potosi, never before,
observed it in like manner, and we
venture to say, that no place in the
county ever exoelled it. EARLY on
the morning of the Fourth, peal af-
ter peal rang out from the booming
cannon and anvil, their echoes
sounding far and near, among the
surrounding hills and valleys. The
stars and stripes were unfurled on
every honsetop, and left 10 be ca
ressed by the gentle breezes of the
morn. Soon both old and young
were aroused from their peaceful
slambers. Many busted themselves
in completing all necessary arrange
ments TO give their friends and
guests from abroad hearty wei.
come. The weather could not have
been wished more favorable. The
nice, refreshing RAIN of the oven-
ing before had cooled the air and
"settled the DUST" and the murky
threatening clouds which still re-
NAMED lowering around and which,
many feared would spoil all pleas
ures of the day, proved instead, q
good protection from the heat of
the sun, and was all that could be
desired, as O source of comfort. At
an early hour people came afoot,
and in conveyances Of every des-
cription from every direction A
company of Potosi's gallant young
mon and ladies, a group that always
knows just how to enjoy good
time, attired in neat cos .umes and
on horseback, met tho Dubuque
Band and escorted them into town
then went over to British where
they paradod Main street, and on
their return were followed by q
largo crowd finding Potosi filed
with people. At 1890 o'clock a
street parade was made which was
pleasing as well as amusing. In
this, those with horses, among
which were representations of Bro.
Jonathan, Geo. 4 Martha Washing
ton and different nationalities, made
quito an attractive feature. These
were followed by three different
cars, in which the Goddess Of Lib
erty" was represented, and each OF
the states and Territories, making
also fine appearance. Led by the
Dubuque Band and followed by
citizens they marched from the S. S.
through Main street, then back to
tho grove, where the exarcis were
witnessed and enjoyed
An exercise of singing and speak
ing by The little girls, who repre-
sent9d the states &c -(about so in
nun ber)-trained by Mrs. &. Da-
vies. In this Mrs. D fully sus-
tanned sho high reputation she en-
joys OF teaching little ones wise and
good things. Music by choir. A
fervent prayer by Rey, Il. Wade.
Reading Of Declaration by DR.. FL.
l. Stevens. Music by choir. Ora
ton by JAS. W. Seaton That Mr..
Seaton is an eloquent and well
learned speaker is we'll known by
all who know him. His Grafton
was indeed fine treat, something
which but few arc capable of CIV
ing, and was duly appreciated by
all Music by choir. Grafton by
Geo. L. Foster. Another immense
treat. Mr.. T. fairly mado the
woods ring. at times, while clearly
and distinctly sending forth his
able words, and held his audience in
listening rapture throughout He
indeed deserves praise as a speaker
at least more than the compliment
that we are capable of giving. Mu
sic by choir. Mr.. John Carthew, as
the gentlemanly President of the
day, was the agreeable enunciator
of this programme.
Then came the jolly Picnic Din.
ner, which of course was grand
feast and highly enjoyed. Where
can you find more genuine fun than
at Picnic Dinner? Many remained
at the grove until evening enjoying
the time at various amusements. In
the afternoon the "IIioughpenbough-
pens" made their appearance, which
with the racing sc. also afforded
considerable fun. In the evening a
fine display of fire. works was given,
after which the Mendotas threw open
their hall doors, and gave welcome
to all that enjoy tripping the "fantas-
tic toe" Here also a good turn out
was made, and we can properly
quote
"And Potosis capital had gathered then
Her beauty and her chiyalry. and bright
The lamps shone Ger fair women and brave mon,
:, thousand hearts beat happily and when
Music arose with its voluptuous swell.
Soft eyessooked love TO eyes which spake again.
And all went merry as a marriage bell.'
1t was indeed q pleasant affair,
the Hall was splendidly arranged,
the music excellent and the supper
couldn't be beat. You know the
Mattresses Banfill, Coons, Kendrick
and numerous others had hand in
it, and how c aid it be otherwise
than OF the best? We never en-
joyed better meal, and oh | Cos
mopolitan, how we wished you
were there to have cup of that
coffee; it was genuine, and / won't
say how many cups we drank this
time. Yum, YUM but it was good.
After supper dancing was resum-
cd again and enjoyed to lis fullest
extent until thu star that pinned the
curtain OF evening down began to
disappear, when all, weary and
tired, returned to their comfortable
ho mes and with alt that participated
will for long time to come have the
best of words for the people of Pc.