Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-13

trios and quartcttes b the ladies and
misses, and were heartily enjoyed by
an appreciative audience Little
Bessie Long recItcd the Flag Of Free
dom in a manner to excite the envy of
older heads. Miss Warne rendered
two vocal scores entitled MY Papa
was a Sailor on the Maine and son
the Santiago Shore in most pleas
ing manner and elected hearty ap-
plause. This closed the exercises at
the stand.
! Many varied sports were in pro-
gress throughout the day the chief of
which was a rope tug between teams
Of ten and base ball bout of married
versus single resulting in the victory
for the former. Many remained and
supped upon the ground TO be in
readiness for the Pyrotechnic exhibit
and the crowd of the day was greatly
augmented for that purpose al night
We have attended these displays at
some place ever since their introduce
ton into the county; 1t Dubuque, CA
lena, Platteyille and Lancaster ana
we do but voice the sentiment while
saying we never witnessed better.
This chronicling casts again remin-
cscent mood over us and theron
hangs tales.
We remember being present at the
first observation Of the day in Il. X,
Wells beautiful grove miles north
West, away back in 1896. Although
we were not 50 deliberately equipped
then as now, yet we were not lacking
in true thankful patriotism. A few
families assembled ut our fathers and
the day was enjoyed in a hearty prim-
backwood style. We have valid rea-
son for keeping in remembrance this
day for we donned our first red tops
with silver star to the front aud Eng
lish fustian trousers both full Of
squeak and my, didn't we disportl
Mckinley nor Dewey would not have
been in il little bit. Platteville eel
ebrated the same year and it was said
they toasted on barbacued OK with
liquid condiments which apparently
did not assimilate and a high old time
was INDUCED in and aconglomerate of
roasted OK, dishes, liquids, etc. ,ensued.
OF the first celebration we attended
in Platteyille in 1912 we cannot recall
much except the band which consisted
Of an improyised fife and drum and
two iiddles, the latter played by
brother and sister. The brother was
minus nose eaten out by a cancer,
but the music shades of Sousa. Thomas.
Star or Kidd
The rural celebrations develop more
genuine patriotism and hcalthful en-
loyment than in the crowded cities
whore there is so much to attract from
the true spirit of the day and too in
the absence OF saloons, lirecrackers
and crying hawkcrs all is so quietly
restful.
May the good people q this yicini-
" enjoy many happy occurrences Of
the day.
Our little burg is still peacefully
progressing but we are sorry to note
that Palmer and Son, our millers, are
both housed up through illness, con
sequently our mill is idle to the disap-
pointment Of patrons. They have en-
larged their mill, which was demanded
by increased custom
Mrs. Eustice, who has been confined
10y illness the past six weeks, we were
pleased to see in attendance at Mr.
Mathews funeral held at the church
here yesterday. Thomas Mathews
was an old citizen Of this community
but recently moved t. Platteyillc
where he died suddenly on the morn
ing of the Sd inst
j. Hollis new residence on the Dor
ders of the village is rapidly nearing
completion
Mrs McReyuolds has greatly inn
proved her home BY the removal OF
surplus shrubbery and the adornmeni
OF new fence.
G.. +. Stehl has treated his front
fence to a coat Of pure Alaska salmon
which shines affair off through the
green foliage.
Mrs. Minnie Hershey Of Nora
Springs, Iowa. with her two boys are
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Stehl.
Lloyd Cushman and sister Mona Of
Evansville, Wis, are visiting friends
here and celebrated with us They
are guests Of their uncle j. H. Cush-
man.
s. /. Stein Of Belmont, an old friend
and colaborator in mercantile pursuits
made a social call on us today, recall
ling old times and associates. He
was here to engage J Dobson to de-
velop mines in Lafayette county
Aug. Kamm has purchased proper
ty on north 2nd street, Platteville,
and will retire from Tie farm.
Mrs. + A Clifton Of Lancaster at
tended the + M. campmeeting and
will remain a while renewing old
memories.
The first class boardeI Of the CON
tinental after tandem celebrating
has settled down to biz like all good
patriots.
Harry Benson has quit the farm and
returned to his home in Platteville
Whistling Dick was unfortunately
and accidently exploded after giving
out one shrek for the 18th at A. NJ.
Dick has served tais community many
long years and will he long remem-
bercd and sadly missed on festive oc-
casions. RESQUIEsCAT IN PACE