The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-09-10
OLD SETTLERS CLUB FESTIVAL

OLD SETTLERS CLUB FESTIVAL
The Old Settlers Club of Kenosh.
County met on the Club grounds on Pad
docks Lake, Sept. l, the occasion being
the annual festival and reunion of thu
Club.
The day was comfortably cool, and re
freshing breezes swayed the arms of the
majestic oaks. The rustling of the
leaves murmuring welcomes to the
merry groups gathered beneath, acting
as shades to shield those present from
the suns bright rays.
One could not but feel as he strolIed
through the grounds under the majestic
oaks, beholding the ripping waters il,
the distance or in tiny wavelets 1.-THE
water was beaten into foam upon the
pebbly beach, that the old settlers of Ke-
nosha county were fortunate in the Sc
lection Of so lovely a spot. The gentle
breezes kissing the cheek of the aged
pioneer mother las she sat with earnest
ness recounting the trials, priyations and
enjoyments of early days in Wisconsin
Territory as we'll as the blushing maid
ems, who with joyous voices were every
where, seeking enjoyment for the day,
forgetful of the fact that on the morrow
would be resumed life's stern duties.
One could not but feel an inspiration
in the scenes before him, the natural
beauty of the place, the joyous groups of
the aged and young, who, mingling to-
gether in social intercourse, each SEEM
ing to vie with each other in their en-
deayors to make the reunion of 1886 an
occasion long to be remembered.
Would that | could command the pen
to record the names of those who were
congregated upon the occasion, but, if
should undertake to record the names of
familiar faces-faces changed by the
hand of time since first we met fear
that could not recall them all. l will,
however, try, and if any one among the
number should be for the moment lost
charge to memory and not your Secre-
tary the apparent omission.
l will commence by mentioning the
names of ]. NJ. Kellogg and his estima-
BILE wife, Fl. A. Newbury, Lyman Dut-
ton, Pardon Yaw, ]. D. Benedict, D.
Barnum, members of the tribe of"Bish-
op," w. V. Gull, Geo. Smith, HI. S.
Thorp, D. M. Burgess, Hugh MINIS and
lady, E. S. Carman and family, James
and Herman Bryant, Hon. w. S. Max
well, d. c. Stewart and family, Hon. w.
L. Dexter and family, Dwight Robinson
and family, G. I. Shumway, Bradley
Stocker and family, w. L. Marsh, D. B.
Maynard, besides Hon. e. G.. Simmons,
I. J. Clapp, G. A. Dewey, Lewis Balm,
Ezra Simmons, Capt. Cook, S. Doan, Col.
Frank, E. Pennoyer, F. I'll. Lyman, 8.
Y. Brande. Hosts of old familiar faces
which find space and the printer will
not permit to record.
At this point in the memory of the
occasion the voice of our President, J.
NJ. Kellogg, was heard above the rust.
ling of the leaves, and the merry voices
Of those present announcing that the
Club had important business to transact
in its interest, and that the Club be
called to order for that purpose.
The reading of minutes of last meet
ing of the Club was called for, and, after
reading, were adopted by the Club, as
read.
The reports of Secretary and Treasur-
er were read from minutes of annual
meeting in June, in reply to inquiries as
to financial condition of the Club.
The President announced that the
election of officers was next in order,
and asked the pleasure of the Club.
Col. III. s. Thorp placed in nomina.
ton Bradley III. Stocker for President OF
Club for ensuing year, and, on motion, he
was elected by unanimous vote of the
Club.
Horace E. Blackman, of Somers, was
elected Vice President.
ID. B. Benedict, Notwithstanding his
spasmodic efforts TO the contrary, was
elected Secretary. and Edward Jones
Treasurer.
There were four additions to member.
ship of the Club, and should have been
increased tenfold. It takes money even
to run an Old Settlers Club ESQ we are
told by our Treasurer), and before oul
next reunion I hope those old settlers
and young men who enjoy with us the
festivities of the occasion will favor the
Treasurer with their names aud the
small fee of membership. in order te
maintain the Club and place it upon {
| foundation that will be permanent
reaching down to succeeding genera
tions. for the history we are weaving to
day fifty years hence viii be a treasure
that will be cherished.
The business of the Club being fin
ished, an adjournment of one hour wa
announced for refreshment. Gathered
into groups of friends were seated her,
and there merry parties chatting an(
with avidity discoursing the good thing
prepared by the participants for them
selves, and to those not provided for tn
feast was as free as the air we breathe.
The repast being over and the dishe
and remaining eatsbles being hurriedl
consigned to the baskets. at theappoint
ed time the Club convened, the exel
cises being opened by touching praye
| by the Rev. Enoch Savage, of the Congrt
gational church of Paris and Bristol.
| The President, J. M. Kellogg, &C
dressed the assembled multitude, for
brief time, and at the conclusion state
to the Club and those present that b