Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-27
REUNION A SUCCESS.
Cuba City Entertains Vets and Visitors
Royalty. MOntfOrt Next Year.

Cuba City established an enviable
record for hospitality in entertain
ing the large gathering of people
that assembled within her gates
Tuesday and Wednesday, the &C.
casion being the annual reunion OF
soldiers and sailors of Grant county.
The weather was all that could
have been desired and the event
was IN every way a success. Elk
cursion trains brought in hundreds
of people in addition to regular
trains, while conveyances of every
description were brought into use to
transport the crowds to the village.
Tuesday was taken up in recep-
ton Of old soldiers, issuing badges
to veterans and completion of de-
tails for the day following. In the
evening a camp fire proved an enter
tanning feature and an excellent adj
dress was made by Judge Robson of
Galena. A vaudeville show, free to
all, and fire works were we'll receiv-
ed.
Wednesday was a big day and
Cuba City cared fer the largest
crowd ever, assembled there. The
parade in the forenoon was complete
with spectacular features and gor-
geous floats and was witnessed by a
veritable jam of people who lined
the streets along it's course.
The exercises in the afternoon
consisted of addresses and recita-
lions, interpreted with excellent
music by local talent, rendered by
quartette and band. At the bust
ness meeting w. F. Grindell of
Platteville was chosen president of
the association, Alex. Ivey of this
city announcing that he desired the
position no longer. Vice presidents
elected were John Stephens, Cuba
City; John Draggs, Fennimore;
Jacob Young, Muscoda; Geo. Brown
Woodman; Philip Roesch, Potosi;
Paul Jerdeau, Platteville; Pat Bert
ley, Bloomington.
Montfort was decided upon as
place Of holding the reunion next
year. Bosccbel also desired it, but
odds were in favor of Montfort.
From 2 to p. m, the exercises
were in charge Of The Ladies' Aux
ilia1y and were very commendable.
Veterans were in attendance in
force, the total registration being
255. There we're II names recorded
of Spanish war veterans.
REUNION NOTES.
The Cuba City band furnished ex-
cellent music for the occasion and
added to it's reputation as one Of the
best in this section of the state.
Editor Goldthorpe is leader. 1t in
cludes "a pieces and every man is
an artist.
A journeyman painter engaged
in painting the huge new water
tower, furnished a free exhibition
on the flag staff $50 feet above
ground Tuesday that was voted a
most reckless performance. At the
dizzy height he would poise on one
foot on the ball at the top of the
staff, and even balance himself on
his head. Spectators turned their
heads from the sight and many left
the scene. The fellow was inform
ed that his services as a mid-ai1
artist were not required and he
fu' uished no sensations after that.
Many visitors had their first
glimpse of the village of Cuba City
and all spoke in one accord of its
progressiveness and hospitality. We
predict that it will be one Of Ora nj
county's most important centers OF
trade and commerce some day.
Pres. John Stephens of the vii
lage in a neat speech turned the
freedom of the town over to the
visitors ON the opening day tc
which Pres. Ivey of the association
responded.
The bowery dance was literally
patronized by the young folks and
greatly enjoyed.
Good order and behavior was
manifest and no arrests were re-
ported.