Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
Department.

ma joriiy Of people was well satisfied
with tho celebration. and if any short
comlngs happened, regarded them in
q kindly spirit, on the whole, il was
doubtless a success.
The parade was formed ut 1880 /.
m. and marched TO Bcetham's Park
The representation of the different
states was really fine. and Cotton up in
an artistic and pleasing style. 1t be-.
tokened great deal of work and
painsiaking care. AT the grove. after
music by the band, prayer by the chap
lain, ReY. II j. Witherby. and music
by the Glee club. consisting of Mrs.
Baily, Mrs. Barrows. Linda and Phebc
Byerly Portia Showaltcr, Hattie
Witherby. and McssrS G. A. Wilson.
r. X. Jewell, Jos. Him. Bert and
Grant Lewis, the president Of the day
Prof. j. M, Quick, made an opening
address, which was well received,
dwelling largely upon the advantages
OF republican form of government
The old and ume-honored Declaration
of Independence was again made new
and bright, and its immortal truths set
forth anew 10 the hearers, by the read
er, Anna Draggs 1t was perfect
rendition of that illustrious document
and was highly spoken Of OF tho
Grafton, by Hon. c. NJ. Seaman, of Mil.
waukee, it can truly be said that il was
an able address Tho speaker was per-
fectly clear in denunciaion and was
capable Of being heard All over the
grove, except when some disorder in
the surrounding crowds prevented il.
lie traced the different forms of gov
erments from The beginning down 10
the present time and showed the GOOD
points and qualities of our own. The
speaker went on TO say that love 81
country should be inspired in the rising
generation, and that the most potent
agency in affecting this were the
mothers. He ended his Grafton with a
compliment TO tho people of Fennimore,
and thanked them for their kind atten
ton. AT the close, he was enthusiastic.
ally cheered. After music by the band.
the crowd dispersed for dinner. At
1870, public exercises wero again held
at the park, the band taking the lead.
A poem. read by Hattie Witherby,
Our Flag" was finely rendered and
elected applause. Following this
came tambourine drill by number OF
young ladies directed by Mrs 4. b.
Bailey. II was pleasant feature, as
was also the military drill by the ladies
representing the different states, in
charge of Allie Brumson. The band
furnished the music for the marching
AT about p. M, number of race.
were held, jumping, foot-race. sack
race. and two-mile races, one fast anc
one slow, were among the number
Baseball was the next attraction offered
The first game was between the Big
Grant club and the second FennimOrC
pine. Some decisions Of the umpir,
did not give perfect satisfaction, ant
the game ended in dispute. IL wa.
not played out. Tho first nine o.
Fennimore then took possession of tn,
diamond and played the Big Gran
men, who had been declared the win
ners Of the first game and of the iiv,
dollar prize offered. This second game
was more close and consequently more
interesting. 1t resulted in score o.
seven TO live in favor Of Fennimore
They received the first prize, 500 A
great many spectators witnessed tn,
progress of the game. In the evening
there were not as many attraction,
offered rs usual, the customary fire
works being omitted. An open all
concert was held in the grove under
direction of G. M. Rosemire, and 8
dance in COVERS Hall lasted until early
in the morning. 1t was one of the best
conducted and attended dances evel
held in the hall, Govier Bros. selling
about one hundred thirty tickets.
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING.
Minutes of annual meeting, held in
small school-house, Monday, July LIST,
Director Wilson in the chair. Min
utes of last annual and special meet
ings were read and approved. Treas
nrer's report was presented and ac-
ccpted. The term of the treasurer hav-
ing expired, the meeting proceeded 10
elect a treasurer. On motion of Il. w.
Niehaus, tho clerk was instructed TO
cast ballot in favor of John Draggs
1ewas declared duly elected treasurer
for the ensuing term. On motion of
S. w. Rogers, it was voted to raise
$1,000 for the ordinary running expen-
SEES of the coming year The board was
authorized, by motion of Jno. Allen, to
have well drilled ut each school house
for the accommodation of the scholars
On motion of Geo. Govier, it was
voted TO have the small school-house
grounds fenced. The question of build
ing new school house coming up, af-
ter considerable discussion, a motion
was made by Warden Stephens 10 wait
another year before building. Motion
was put TO vote ana lost. A motion
made by DR.. McDermott not 10 build
this fall was carried. On motion OF
Rev. Withcrby, committee Of two
were elected TO investigate the matter
of building new school house and TO
report at a special school meeting As
such COMMITTEE, Messrs DIR. McDer-
mott and Chris Him were appointed.
On motion of Rev. H. Deal, it was
voted TO adjourn till the End Monday
of September next, when another meet
ing was TO be called at 8 O'Clock p. m.
CHAs. T.. Hmm.
Clerk.
FACTS FOR FARMERS