The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY.
The Day TO be Observed in a Most
Grand and Glorious Manner.
Kenosha VIII be at the Front
A Grand Procession of Militia Fire Gem
panies, Civic Societies and Citizens.
Kenosha VIII be at the Front.

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Every preparation for the observance
Of the Nations birthday is about COM
pleted, and the general committee take
pleasure in announcing to the people Of
Southwestern Wisconsin that if they will
come up and unite with us in celebrating
| the day which gave to mankind a land of
| liberty they all will enjoy a season of
pleasure and amusement never before ex-
perienced.
The three militia companies-one from
| Chicago, one from Racine, and one from
Milwaukee-will positively be present,
and participate in the parade. In the af-
ternoon they will give a grand exhibition
drill, which Of itself will be worth going
miles to see.
In addition to these will be the fully
uniformed and equipped Hibernlans, the
Forresters, the City Fire Department in
full uniform, Columbia's Car of Liberty,
G.. A. r., Odd Fellows, ali making a pro-
cession equal in grandeur to anything
ever witnessed before.
The procession will sbe made up as fol-
lows:
Squad of Police
Band.
Chicago Militia COMPANY
Racine Militia Company.
Milwaukee Militia Company
Grand Army of the Republic.
Ancient Order Hibernians
Kenosha Fire Department
DANA Society.
Band
Heiss Court Catholic Order Forresters.
ST. George Society.
ST. Michael Society
Workingmen's Society.
Columbia's Car of Liberty.
President and Speaker IN Carriage.
Clergy in Carriages.
Old People over 80 years old.
Fred s. Lowell W. r. G. in Carriages.
Old Veterans in Carriages.
Reception Committee IN Carriages.
Citizens along the line Of march are
respectfully requested to decorate their
homes and places of business.
All carriages will meet at the Grant
House at 10 sharp and fall into liue on
Main street.
Forming on Market square at $3.50
sharp in the order given above, the line
of march will be north on Main street to
Grand Avenue: west to Union Street;
north to Milwaukee avenue and Lemon
street. west to Chicago street, south to
Grand avenue; west to Ann street; south
to Market street: east on Market street;
south to the Park: around the Park to
Park avenue. The column will then
enter the park, where the following pro
gram Will be carried out:
Music by Bands.
| Prayer.
| America, by the Hatton Club.
Reading of Declaration of Independence,
by Prof. Cleary.
Red, White and Blue, by the school
children.
Grafton. by Hon. John L. Kelley.
9 Fourth of July, by school children
and Hatton Club.
Benediction.
Music by Bands.
In the afternoon the following amuse-
ments will be carried out:
| Grand Military Drill.
| Bicycle and Safety races.
Throwing hammer and putting shot.
| Hundred yard race.
| WheelbarroW race.
Sack race.
Mile run.
| Creased pole.
| Backward race.
Potato race.
Hurdle race
Ball game.
| Quadruped race
Wheeling at stake.
| Obstacle race.
Creased pig
| Day fireworks, balloon ascension.
In the evening.a balloon ascension and
the grandest display of fireworks ever
given in this city.
The park will be beautifully decorated
and scores of eating and refreshment
stands will supply the wants of those
present.
Never in the history of Kenosha County
have such extensive preparations beer
made for day of pleasure as are now il
progress. Everybody from everywhere
all over the country should be in early
and see the grand parade, which IN many
respects will be the browning feature o
the day
Bring in the boys, the girls, your wifi
Cor some fellows sister,; come prepared
to stay all day and help celebrate the Ma
ltion's birthday.