The Lake Geneva Regional News from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin • 1

4 Ik TWENTY-NINTH YEAR LAKE GENEVA WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26. 191ir VOL. XXIX NO. 4 I LYONS POULTRY SHOW GREAT SPORT ON THE ICE PAST FOUR SCORE YEARS AN ENTERPRISING FIRM. Cement, Stone and Brick Manufacturers Developing an Extensive Business in Building riaterial.

HAVE NEW GRANITE BLOCK. and two grandchildren, Mrs. Fannie Holmes and Albert G. Baker. An interesting souvenir in the possession of Mrs.

Pease is a picture of the Baker family -reunion, which is an annual event in the New York home, at which more than 175 direct descendants were present. The subject of this sketch always attended these reunions Until last year. His father was one of a family of 16 boys, all of whom reached the age of 60 or more. Old Residents Answer Summons Octogenarians Buried Sunday Afternoon. DR.

BENONI O. REYNOLDS. Last Sunday afternoon the citizens of Lake Gsneva were called upon to attend the funerals of two prominent residents each of whom had passed the age of four score years, and both of whom died as the result of the in-firmaties of old age. Dr. Benoni O.

Reynolds, whose death was mentioned in these columns last week, died at 3 oclock last Thursday afternoon at his home on Main Street. He had been in feeble health for several years, owing to a stroke of paralysis, suffered seven years ago, although at times was able to be on the streets. Deceased was born in Cayuga County, New York, July 26, 1824, the son of John and Nancy (Hay) Reynolds. His father served as a soldier in the war of 1812, and his grandfather had been a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and he enlisted in the Mexican war, but saw no service, however in the Civil war he was a commissioned surgeon in the 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, and served nearly four years with distinction in that capacity. His ability as a surgeon was recognized by tne commanders, and his inion was consulted as authority upon all operations.

When he was 13 years old he was apprenticed to learn a trade and worked in a cooper shop, but not liking the work he ran away and began life for himself. After teaching school for two years he took up the study of medicine, and later took a course at Rush Medical College in Chicago, from which he graduated in 1851, and about ten years later graduated from the Opthalmic College of New York City. He located at Elkhorn in 1S56, and in 1866 came to Lake Geneva, where he soon acquired an extensive practice, which he continned until failing health compelledhis retirement. Dr. Reynolds was married March 30, 1848 to Mis3 Mary J.

Smith, who bom in Brookfield, Trumbell County, Ohio, and was daughter of Dr. John and Sarah (Buttles) Smith She, with two sons. Dr. Jatne3 C. of this city, and Willis cashier of a bank at Hurley, survive him.

Dr. Reynolds had always taken a prominent part in political affairs, and was a man who stood high in medical circles of the state and nation. He was-a member of the National Medical and of the National Board RECORDS. at Former Years isles Surpass all Reports Soon to be Given. With 170 townsTTnd cities, of the tate to be heard from, receipts from he sale of Red Cross Christmas seals i Wisconsin today exceed the total ale in 1903.

Saturday night $23,805.30 ad been received by the Wisconsin-fnti-TubercuIosis Association. Milwaukee receipts are little more han half in, while several large cities re included in the 170 still to be heard No announcement of prize awards as been made by the association, though the returns, according to the ules, had to be in by 6 oclock on an. 14. Due to misunderstanding on he part of several local campaign lanagers, some cities did not get itsir returns in on time. Several 'echnical questions arose, in regard to and other points, and a committee appointed to settle all disputes nd award the prizes.

It is expected that a final report rill be made by this committee in a ay or two, and that the winners 'ill. be announced by the middle of lis week. In practically every way records of revious years have been broken ccording to the incomplete returns? 'he state record will be greatly exceed-d, while several cities have set new larks in per capita sales. Large ales were made in the big cities of he state, but several smaller cities lade phenomenal sales Plans to continue the anti-tuberculosis ght along lines more extensive than ver are underway as a result of the irge income from Red Cross seals, 'rganization work will be perfected iroughout the state and the education-movement extended to every city, wn and village. The association feels that the lormous seal sale is a unanimous pression of the publics approval of te white plague fight, and that the icce8s cf this years work will far that of the past.

A Strong Herd. Recent milk tests of close relatives the herd bull, Sir Leland Sun-; 1 am, owned by A. G. Palmer of Geneva, indicates that this sire comes i om a family of strong producers. I a year's test his dam, Leland Sun-1 am gave 17,643 pounds of nylk, which' 1 oduces 573 pounds of butter fat, nd 1 3 grand dam, Leland Maid, gave 1 ,143 pounds of milk, producing C51.6 I unds of butter fat, and a number of her close relatives produce from 1 ,000 to 16,000 pounds of milk as 2 ar olds.

Mr. Palmer is certainly fortunate to I ve at the head of his herd so splendid -a animal, as it means the' develop-r nt of a strong family of producers. I a recent test he had placed six iior tw'o year old heifers in the ad-v need register class. Roller Skate Mask. The skating masquerade given at orts Amusement Hall, Wednesday ehing, was a great success in every rticular.

There was a large number spectators and skater and a very ly time was enjoyed all. seal The manufacturing concern of Reinert, Malsch Baumbach, devoted to the making cf cement building material of various types and patterns, as well as the carrying out of contracts, has been making some noted improvements, both in class of material manufactured and the machinery for its construction. Their new plant, opposite the Northwestern depot, has been steadily improved since moving in, and they are now preparing the material for the completion of the front 6fJhe building, which will contain the office room, etc. In addition to the cement block and stone which they have manufactured successfully for the past five years, they make a variety of designs in porch columns, cornice effects, and angle blocks which add very much to the beauty of the buildings which they construct. They have also conducted a good line of experiments in various block faces, and recently have commenced the manufacture of a granite face block which is very beautiful, and a strong imitation of the real granite stone.

This same material they also use in rough casting, producing an effect that must be seen to be appreciated In one room of the works they carry on their line of experiment work, and here may be seen samples of the various fares of cement stone and brick, the rough casting for buildings and their cement plaster. While they do not make a regular business of the manufacture of fence posts, they do them to order. The advent of the silo and the increased demand for these buildings in the last year or two, has prompted this company to manufacture a silo block, made with' air spaces and groove in which lay the iron hoops for the binding which makes a silo that cannot spread and is practically impervious to frosts. The entire building is of cement, the only wood used being the doors used for getting out the feed. They have already completed a number of the buildings, and any one who contemplates the building of a silo would do well to examine some of these 'cement block structures and determine for themselves of their efficiency.

There are few enterprises in which a larger proportion of the investment is labor, in fact in the construction of I i cement building material the Portland cement, which is only a small part of the material used, forms a very small proportion of the entire cost, is principally the labor used in the construction of the material. This company starting in a very small way five years ago, has developed a very large and growing business, and already throughout the country are Kuildings which stand as strong testimonials to their success in solving' the building problem. One of the more recent buildings constructed by this building firm is the large horse barn at Ceylon Court Farm, which is well worthy of the careful inspection of any one contemplating the building of a barn. Splendid Showing of Poultry and Good Attendance at the Exhibition. (From our Lyons Correspondent.) The fourth annual show of the Lyons Poultry Association was in every respect a grand success, especially noticeable Wrs the uniforfi high grade of stock entered.

There were over 350 birds on exhibition, some of the largest exhibitors being J. H. Smith, of Lyons who entered 50 birds, S. C. Black Minorcas and White Wyandottes; L.

C. Vogt, Lyons (37) Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff and Silver Wyandottes and Houdans. There was a splendid show of Barred Rocks by the following: J. Cummings Smith, Burlington; Heck Lyons; Alta Vista Farm, Lake Geneva, Robers Bros, and J. A.

Host of Lyons. Other exhibitors were: White Rocks, Alfred Wieners and Oscar Schultz, Lyons, Ralph Flack, Elkhorn. Buff Rocks, L. C. Vogt, Lyons; Ceylon Court Farm, Lake Geneva; W.

G. Bartholf, Burlington. Buff Wyandottes, L. C. Vogt, Lyons.

White Wyandottes, J. Smith, Lyons; Geo. McCormick, Elkhorn. Silver Wyandottes, L. C.

Vogt, Lyons. Golden Wyandottes; Henry Howe Lyons. Rhode Island Reds, Allan E. Peacock, Lake Geneva; Oscar Anderson, Burlington. Buff Leghorns, J.

Forge, Lyons; B. Robers, Geo Stange, Lyons. S. C. Black Minorcas, J.

H. Smith, R. Friese and Andrew Friese, Lyons; Allan Peacock, Lake Geneva. Orpingtons, Rose Comb and White, E. M.

Potter, Lyons. S. C. White Orpingtons, Ensign Lyons. Fan Tail Pigeons, Oscar Schultz, Lyons.

White Rabbit, Lila Smith, Lyons. Pit Games, Gordon Gray, Lake Geneva; Derby Gray Warhurst, Springfield. Turkeys, R. Friese, Lyons. Mr.

Burns, of Orient, S. exhibited a tom that weighed 29 pounds. The highest scoring bird was the White Rock cockerel owned by Alfred Weiners was marked at 95 and $. Farmers Institute Report. The 1910 report of The Farmers Institutes of Wisconsin has reached this office, and a carqul perusal of it indicates that it contains much valuable information along the lines of scientific agriculture and dairying.

The book contains many very interesting papers on the different phases of country life, by men who are living it; articles on road making, by men who have built roads; articles on dairying, by men who are doing the work, and whose practical experience has beenstrqngth-ened by careful study of the science of the vocation at the university experiment station. Every farmer in the state should get and read this report. They are mailed to Wisconsin farmers for 10 cents in paper, and 25 cent3 in cloth binding, to cover cost of mailing. They will be distributed at the different farmers institutes, a limited number may be had at the cheese factories and creameries of the state. In sending for the book address George McKarrow, Madison, Wis.

New Agent At Northwestern. Arthur Bridges, who has been agent for the Northwestern road at this place for the past year, has accepted a position in the Chicago offices and went there last Monday to take up his duties The position of agent here is held temporarily by W. E. Wood, who has been operator, who will probably receive the permanent appointment to the place. While the many friends of Bridge regret his leavingMhe city, they realize that the move is in the nature of a promotion.

Hold Installation. Installation of officers of Lake Geneva Lodge No. 96 K. of P. was -held at their regular meeting Monday night.

C. Griswold. V. C. George-C.

Nelson. P. Silas Kishner. M. of W.

E. D. Button. M. of E.

A. G. Bullock. M. of O.

Tarbell. of R. and S. C. A.

Foster. M. at A. W. O.

Smith. I G. J. R. Hand.

O. G. L. E. Ulve.

Revival Meetings. An Evangelistic Campaign under the direction of a most talented and successful gospel worker will be commenced at the M. E. Church Thursday evening Feb. 2.

D. Willa Caffray, Evangelist assisted by Miss Louise Pennell, gospel singer, will be present and conduct the services. The pastor extends a most cordial invitation, to the people of Lake Geneva to attend these services. Purse Races Last Saturday Bring Out i2 Entries Darkness Stops Race. OTHER RACES LIKELY TO FOLLOW Brayjfig the biting Northwest wind that sWept across the Lake last Saturday afternoon, a large dumber gathered to witn the races, v7hich were scheduled for 1:30, but to unavoidable delays I he heat in he Free for all pace was not started 3 oclock, and then the usual breaking of sulkey tires, throwing of shoes and incidental delays i trung the races along so that when darkness cbsed down there were still three heats hi the 2:30 pace and one heat in the free for all yet to be run.

In. the latter race each of four horses had taken a heat, Harold Douglas mre, Misha winning first heat, folly a Beloit horse winning second Fly Night a Chicago horse third, and Bessie J. E. Barrs pacer the fourth heat. This left Frank 0.

the other entry, the only one in the race not hav ing a heat, lhe sixth entry, Edwin sprained his shoulder in the first heat and was withdrawn. Two heats of the 2:30 pace were then pulled cff when darkness prevented any further racing. The meet was postponed to Monday afternoon. On mday afternoon the horsemen again sssembled on the speed way, when the first race was the finishing of the free for all. Starter Buell got them away to a good start.

When about hilfway down the course, Fly By Night threw a shoe, which rendered him practically helpless on the smooth ice and he swayed across the track, endangering the other horsemen, who fortunately escaped the collisior, and the race was then between Hisha, Bessie and Billy C. As they neared the wire Misha and Billy C. forged ahead and in slendid finish isha won by a neck, Bessie R. going; oY her feet just before the wire was reached, this decided the race, givirg Misha first money, Bessie R. 2nd money, Billy C.

3rd money. Fly By Night'S th place, and Frank O. 5th. place. In the 2:30 race Maxine had won 2 heals oi Saturday and she took the fina he it in a red hotfiinisn with Black lifer t.

Fn this race Maxine got first money. Black lart 2nd money, and Queen of the -lley 3rd money. Following the summary of the races, iv: ir 1 9 names of the horses, their Ard the order in which they finis ed ii each heat. $for all pace 6, Oo 1 5 2 2 1 lleasie R--J. lAer 5 4 4 1 2 Billy Cha.

Sru Beloit 3 13 3 3 Fly BjAN Bangert, 6 3 15 4 Frank J. Jrien 4 2 5 4 5 Edwin G--FrjK 4 todall. 2 6 1:30 pace Maxine John iHnjrert, Chicago 1 Black BJ lL.f. Manley 2 Queen oi the ''a ley L. Freeman, Ilebn 3 Dorothy J.

W. Wtta 5 Rolf V- WhiUng 6 Bonnit Ixu N. Manor, Hebron 4 It is very gratifying to the local horse owners to have been able to make such a splendid showing against the horses entered from the other cities, among which were some reputed to be especially fast. These races have created a great deal of nterest in the sport, and drew a large number of people from other cities tc witness them. The scene on the lake Saturday afternoon, in spite of the bitter cold weather was certainly one of gaiety, and one should be repeated eery week while the surface of the lake is in such splendid condition.

Many of the summer residents who had come out on Friday to enjoy the ice boating were interested spectators of the sport. It is likely that the Lake Geneva Ice Racing Association will ar-range for races as frequently as possible during the winter. An unfortunate circumstance in the race of last week 'is the fact that they were scheduled to take place on Friday, but the soft westher in the middle of the week covered the ice with water and it was impossible to hold them that day. There was even a larger crowd present on Friday than there was on Saturday, and if these races are continued business man in the city should take a sufficient interest to help the management to make them a success. The Baptist Church.

Regulate- services next Sunday at 10:30. The theme for the morning sermon will be, Perfect Ideal of life. The subject, for the evening will be, Resolution in Action. All not otherwia engaged are cerdially invited. Congregational Church Services.

The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on The Making of a Christian. At 7:30 p. m. he will give a short discourse on The Cry of the Children," in recognition of the request of the hTational Socjety for the Prevention cf Child Lai or. i 4 Mr.

Wilbur Baker Mr. Baker was raised a Quaker, was always of a quiet retiring disposition, and since coining to Lake Geneva has devoted himself to the garden, and has developed in the seven years of his residence here, a splendid example of what cure and intelligent cultivation will do in the production of flowers, fiuits and vegetables. Ilis work there will remain long a monument to his memory, for he was always a familiar figure at work among the plants he loved. He was an exceedingly well read man who kept in touch with current events, and a splendid memory made him a very interesting conversationalist. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, services at the house conducted by Rev.

J. W. Wilson at 3 oclock, and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Eugene Dodge. Eugene Dodge, one of the residents of this county, died home of his daughter, Mrs White, on Tuesday evenin oclock, after an illness of onl of weeks, due no doubt to old a Mr.

Dodge was of that type of pioneers who came into the wilder and literally caused it to blossom the rose. Deceased was born at Richville, Genesse County, New York, November 11th, 1828, and came withhis parents to Walworth County in 1839, locating at Darien. He was married at that place Nov. 29, 1849 to Sarah Relyea, also a native of New York state. He followed the vocation of farmer most of his life until he retired and moved to the village of Springfield.

Six children were born to him, all girls, two of whom with his wife, survive him. The children are Mrs. Gertrude Allen and Mrs. Henry White. We present on this page a picture of Mr.

and Mrs. Dodge, taken a year ago last November, when they celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Dodge has for a number of years been a familiar figure on the Springfield stage line where he drove the trunk wagon until about two years ago. Last fall, he with his wife came to this city to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs.

Henry White, closing their home at Springfield. The funeral will be held Friday at two oclock with services at the house and burial at Springfield cemetery. The New Profession. We received this wreek a copy of a pamphlet entitled The New Profession and Preparation for It, beinga catalogue of the Chicago school of Civics and Philanthropy, which is published quarterly by the school at 87 Lake Street Chicago. The Chicago school of Civics and Philanthropy was instituted in 1903 in recognition of the demand for skilled professional service in humanitarian work.

In the last two decades many prominent social movements have developed under private voluntary auspices. Public phylanthropic institutions have been modernized under the civil service. 'Cities are now being remade under broad plans for promoting the welfare of the inhabitants. The aim of the school is to fit men and women for the practical scientific work in the betterment of the human race, and embraces the. training in the conduct of public recreation centers, gymnasiums and athletic institutions, as well as general social research and systematic charity work.

WTe note among the names in the Board ol Trustees that of Mrs. W. F. Dummer and Mrs. Anna Wilmarth Thompson, both of whom spend considerable time at Lake Geneva.

A Dr. Benoni O. Reynolds of Health, and President of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin. He represented this district in the state legislature, both as Assemblyman and State Senator, but two men are now alive who were members of the legislature with him'. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30, services at the house by Rev.

J. Wilson, and the Grand Army conducted the services at the grave. Deceased was a man of strong individual opinion, which fitted him a3 a leader, and his splendid ability as a physician has built up for him a stand-in the community that will keep his memory green in the hearts of his associates. Wilbur Baker. After an illness of two weeks induced by the infirmities of old age, Wilbur Baker died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

E. S. Pease, corner of Madison St. and Park Row, Thursday afternoon at 7:45. Deceased was born in Saratoga County, N.

Y. 82 years ago, came west at an early age and located in Indiana. He followed the vocation of a farmer for a number of years and then went into the grocery business at Indianapolis. Retiring from that business he spent a few years in Texas, and seven years ago came here to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. E.

S. Pease. He leaves to survive him one son, E. G. Baker of Chicago, and Mrs.

Pease of this city, I Mr. And Mrs. Ltjgene Dodge From a Photo Taken at the Time of the Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary.