Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-06-24
COUNTY NEWS.
Herald Correspondents Contribute
Interesting Letters.
POToSI.
PoToSI WILL CELEBRATE.

one of the many expressions we
heard, so surprised were many OF
the people to learn that the roman
tic and quaint old Potosi had awak-
ened from a long and peaceful
slumber. We plead guilty to hav-
ing peen asleep SO far as letting
good opportunities pass for holding
our old time July 4th celebrations,
but we have been alive to all that
tends to advance and further the
interests of our thriving village.
We have simply been giving our
neighboring towns first prefer
ence to do the day and old glory
the honor that we as peace abiding
and patriotic citizens owe to the
flag that proclaims our freedom.
The individual who would for a
moment presume that the patriot
ism of the American people is on
the wane is indeed a careless reader
of history and by no means a care
full observer of passing events, and
accordingly our people have ex-
pressed a willingness to assist In
every possible way and have en-
tered into this contest with the old
time spirit and patriotism of our
forefathers and July 4th, 1905, will
come to be the most memorable
day in Potosi history. The Hon.
T. L. Cleary, of Platteville, will be
the principal speaker of the day.
AS an orator he has no equal in
this part of our state and commands
the respect and good will of Grant
counties best citizens. The Cuba
city band has been engaged for the
occasion which speaks well for the
committee, who had in charge that
important task. Brass bands are not
very numerous and that they were
fortunate in securing the best
musical organization in the entire
country, is a good drawing card as
well as gratifying to our citizens.
Attractions and contests purses will
be liberal. If you follow the crowd
this year you will land in Potosi,
and if you come here you will be
received with that hospitality that
is found only where good fellowship
predominates, make no mistake and
come.
AS reported in the Potosi notes
that appeared in last Saturdays
issue of the Herald we were IN Mil
waukee and were accompanied by
Bros. Il. A. Berge and Joseph Walk
or or perhaps more properly speak
ing we accompanied the aforesaid
gentlemen to the metropolis of
Wisconsin and in a perfunctory
way attended several sessions OF the
Grand Lodge of Masons which was
in annual session the first four days
of said week, the more important
duties however of attending the
numerous sessions so held fell to our
superior officer Brother Berge who
is always faithful to any trust inn
posed on him and he accordingly
rendered a very creditable report of
business there transacted to breth-
ern of Warren Lodge No 4. While
in the Cream City we visited some
of the more important points Of
interest. Among others the Nation
al Soldiers Home which was of un-
usual interest to Brother Walker
who met several old comrades,
among them James Neavill and
John MCGUIRE. On the day of our
visit to the Home was flag day and
the stars and stripes were much in
evidence bearing unmistakable
signs that the day was being OBJ
served. Thousands Of visitors
thronged the beautiful grounds and
bands of music discoursed patriotic
airs in endless variety. Milwaukee
has another great attraction for this
season which undoubtedly will be
one of the most important points of
interest for sightseers and will be-
come prominent attraction during
the summer season We have in
Potosi and vicinity ''wonderlins"
and some are possessed of rare beau
ty and we have wonderful lands
but Milwaukee boasts of real
wonderland.
Twelve of us fellow crafts formed
a party and paid a visit to
wonderland" it's planned after the
Worlds Fair on a small scale though
all the attractions are very credit
able. Shooting the Chute and the
Scenic Railway are among the best
and are patronized by a
majority of those who visit the