Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-06-24
WHERE THE EAGLE WILL SCREAM.
Places In Vernon County Where Celebrations VIII
be Held on the Fourth Of July

1t is but few days till the great Ma
| tional holiday will again be with us.
! lt is mete that the events of the stirring
and important days of the Declaration
made by our forefathers, shall rekindle
the patriotic spirit within the breast OF
every American citizen. No country
>,n the face of the globe can boast of so
rapid development as the United States.
TIE new nation has so far outrun the
slow going lands across the seas that
there is little need for comparison. Be
cause of these marvellous achievements,
and the inheritance brought us by indie
pend nee Day, true Americans may
well :.sjoice and join in the 1isat forms
OF celebrating the 121th annive rsary OF
the country's sovereignty.
Last year Viroqua held her greatest
celebration, and she had with her neigh
bors from near and far. The coming
Fourth she will return the compliment
by her citizens joining with numerous
surrounding communities in observing
the great natal day.
Viola is arranging for its big time on
the fair grounds, where program of
sports will be pulled off in the after
noon. The orator Of the day will be
District Attorney Graves Of Prairie du
CHEN.
The celebrations heretofore announced
for La Fargo and Coon Valley have been
withdrawn, and the people of those sec
tions will go to other places.
De Soto will fly the great American
bird in old-fashioned style, Rev. Pit
finger will be orator A game of ball
will be one of the afternoon attractions.
Retreat, always little backward
for fear of interfering witE the neigh
bors' well arranged plans, win entertain
with grove celebration and plenty of
amusene ent thrown Ia. Rev. Evert is
billed for the principal speaker.
Westby will do the celebration act on
a large scale, and they will have as
speaker Of the day one of the ablest ora
tors in the commonwealth, Judge L. II,
Bancroft of Richland Center, present
ass stant attorney general Of the state.
With their fine grove facilities and the
pushing committees there is every pros
pect that Westby will not be exceIled
by any place in the county in the com
ing observation of the Fourth. Two
good bands, Coon Valley and the home
organization, will provide music
Readstown will have for speaker At
torney 2. Il Fay, one of Richland Gem
ters gifted sons. The Sugar Grove and
Readstown bands will make the welkin
ring. One of the most pleasant celeDra-
ton grounds in the Kickapoo valley is
at this point.
On the ]. D Cade farm, on Side
creek, an old-fashioned celebration will
be held. with a program of country
sports Music and speaking win be of
the best.
Genoa ia one Of the Mississippi river
towns that always gives them warm
time when they attempt to observe the
glorious Fourth. This year will be no
exception, The CENSOR is unadvised of
any of the arrangements.
Undoubtedly good per cent Of Viro-
qua people will follow the band to Spar
la, where unusual arrangements are
making for big demonstration extend
ing into the night Train service will
be so arranged, doubtless, that visitors
from this section may remain to the ev-
ening exercises and return home immed-
lately thereafter, Congressman Esch
will be orator Of the day.
Our eastern neighbors of Ontario and
Hillsboro are booked for old-time rous-
ing observation of the National holiday,
but the CENSOR is not prepared to tell
anything of the inducements held ont
to visitors