Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-07-09
Mount Hope.

as was anticipated a large crowd and
general good time was the result Early
at four O'Clock the cannonading aroused
all who were still in the arms of Nor
pheus. Soon after might have been seen
several faces with cast down express
sions, as the appearance of the sky in
Dictated rain. About five o'clock rain
commenced TO fall, but after raining
long enough to lay the dust the clouds
broke away and far off in the west
could be seen a narrow stretch of blue,
which gradually widened until the
whole heavens was one wide expanse in
which old Sol reigned supreme. Then
your correspondent, seeking an emil
nence, took in the sights. Far away on
every road could be seen wagons, heavy
and light buggies, double and single
carriages, equestrians and pedestrians,
making tor one central point-the little
burg in the valley. From eight O'Clock
until nearly noon the train continued.
Looking down into the grove it would
seem that all of Grant county had come
to help celebrate. All the grove reserved
Tor teams, every yard, every fence and
every place possible to tie to was filled,
and still they came. Ten o'clock the
| band came, escorted by the marshal
and his deputy, who had met them out
side of the village for that purpose. The
procession formed in front of Prof.
Bsrrett's in the following order: Band
George and Martha Washington, God
dess OF Liberty. States and Territories,
and last, citizens. After marching to
the grove the programme as published
was carried out. The stage and decor
atoms was most agreeable sight, and
back of the speakers chair was white
background decorated with evergreens
and flowers, and bearing the notices:
'E Pluribus Unum" and Forward
the first forming an arch and the second
a chord. In front were stone Jars con-
tanning bouquets of all sizes and colors.
The Grafton was delivered in a very
pleasing and interesting manner, its
composition showing great depth of
thought and study, and careful re-
search IN history. Touching briefly
upon the early part of our history the
speaker, in strong and well defined
argument, showed why this should be
day of rejoicing among our people. DR..
Brown is speaker of more than aver
age ability, which fact Is firmly estab-
lished in the minds of the people of this
community. Hon. X. M. Day, in his
opening address. as usual tried to make
all feel welcome, and in few well
chosen words succeeded; although r.
Nj. is not an orator he knows we'll what
to say and when to say it, Although
Prof. Barrett did not know until the
bills were circulated that he was ex-
pected to be there with the glee club,
he was there and treated us to some fine
music by the well-trained singers. w.
B. Philips, after dinner, read an ESSAY
on education of the young. Walter is
an experienced teacher and knows how
to handle such subject. o. j. Arnold,
j. B. Church and James Curtis re-
sponded to toasts. Among the pleasure
seekers could be seen Hon f. |. Kidd,
j. and ID. Ballantine, F. L. Greer, p.
Woodhouse, DR.. Corey and many others
from all parts of the surrounding coun-
try. Good order prevailed. No dis
turber of sense or peace was peddled or
sold, although q few seemed to have
procured little just for thel stomach's
sake.
The Irish Ridge celebrated the Fourth
and we understand that general good
time was the outcome, although ID.
Roseman and John Mulrooney were
badly burned about the face by powder.
DIR. Ieigler, who is attending them says
they will not lose their eyes, but it was
a close call.
Mrs. George w. Tandy has gone to
Pennsylvania to visit relatives. Mrs. L.
has had bad health for some time and
it is hoped that the change will do her
good.
School meeting has come and gone.
E. ID. Orr was elected treasurer and x.
NJ. Day clerk. 1t is not yet decided
who will teach our High School
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