Civil War Marker Dedication, July 4, 2006 Thorp, Clark Co. Wisconsin, page 2

Thorp Ceremony


Old Abe, Civil War Eagle	Postings inside the Cannon Trailer	Thorp Courier Reporter, Nancy Anderson recorded the firing of the cannon with a Re-Enactor, dressed in period costume behind her.
A happy crowd dispersed, some carrying blue and gray commemorative pens furnished by author, Harold Zander. Many headed for the American Legion Hall for a light lunch furnished by their Auxiliary.	The American Legion Auxilary provided a lunch for everyone at cost ($255.00 paid by the History Buffs) but, we gave them an extra $100 for their outstanding holiday service.	Lower level of the American Legion Hall where ham sandwiches, sliced cheese, pickles and delicious frosted homemade cake was enjoyed with coffee or milk.
Everyone Enjoying the feast.	The Clark Co., WI History Buffs who gathered for this July 4th Event in Thorp, WI. L to R: Ken Wood (WI), Crystal Wendt (GA), Stan Schwarze (MN), Janet Schwarze (MN), Steve Klante (WI), Harold Zander (MN), Al Wire (WI), Roland Bingham (WI), Carol Mitte (WI), Paul Forster (MD), Duane Horn (WI), & Leon Konieczny (FL).	L to R: Steve Klante, Harold Zander & Roland Bingham Descendants of Civil War Veteran, Israel Clark
The stone of Sylvanus Warner, Eidsvold Cemetery, Clark Co., WI, as it appeared in 2005 and after it was cleaned by the VFW for the ceremony in 2006.