Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-07
The Reunion

The Soldiers Reunion was an as
tonishing success. The day was
favorable and people came in stead.
lily from early morn until noon. Sun.
rise was signalled by firing 8 heavy
guns. Their loud peals are believed
to have aided in bringing the people
together in large numbers. Those
who read the programme in last
weeks HERALD can form tolerably
correct estimate Of the work of the
day. The movements and addresses
were as there announced. The off.
GERS in attendance did their duties
as there indicated. The Boscobel
Band was not here. Both the Hook
and Ladder and Mound City Engine
Bands, of Plattev lille, were here fully
uniformed, and driven in their fine
wagons behind four horses each. In
the procession they marched, at the
heads of different divisions of the
procession and our Lancaster Har-
monia Band had its place also. The
leading division of Soldiers following
the first Band, carried muskets.-
They looked like soldiers sure enough.
At the head of the whole command
Captains A. r. Bushnell and Charles
Baxter road their war horses. Their
bearing had all the military air de-
sired. Other soldiers followed in
ranks of four abreast. There were
about 800 in rank, keeping step to
the music. Many others, and some
probably were soldiers, followed be-
hind. Three or four battle tattered
flags and banners were carried
Some that are in charge OF General
Calls, and belonged to the Iowa
Brigade. One was brought from
Platteville, silk flag that at the be-
ginning of the war was presented by
the ladies of Platteville to company
of the Sd Wis. The flag, by tho way,
was made by Mrs. w. III. Beebe.-
The procession ended its march in
the public square on the South side
of the court house. There speeches
were made, the principal one being
by Geo. Clementson, Esq, on the
part of the citizens and by Col. Vir-
gin on the part of the soldiers. The
The popular air America was sung
by the whole audience. Thousands
of people were in attendance .
double or treble the number any en-
thusiast bad anticipated Every bu.
siness house and many private houses
through the city was decorated with
bunting. Flags, streamers and stars
in red, white and blue confronted the
beholder in any direction he lifted
up his eyes. Gen. Calls's huge flag
was suspended across the stree, from
the houses between the HERALD Of
fee and the Phelps House. A large
flag was stretched across the street
also in front of Ziegler's and colors
spanned the street between I'll. P.
Greene's and Henkel 81 Wenzel's.-
Everything passed off beautifully
and satisfactorily. There never was
greater success in q similar under
taking. 1t was the first attempt at
reunion OF Grant county soldiers.
We csnnot attempt to place the
credit where it belongs for we know
not who to name. Sheriff Streeter,
H. Buchner, ]. p. Lewis, Ii. S.
Keene were frequently seen 10 active
effort but others may have done as
much. The praises of Platteville
people for their attendance and in
terest is awarded on all hands, and
by reference to the official proceed
ings it will be seen that the next Re.
union will be held in Platteville. -
May there be manv returns to Grant
County soldiers Of similar reunions