The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-09-03
sECRETARY,s REPORT

The Goth. annual picnic and reunion
of the Old Settlers of Kenosha County
has passed into history, and as .secre-
tary of the association, wish to ex-
press my entire satisfaction with the
results of this memorable event-the
day, the attendance, and the program:
the day was perfect; earth, air and sky
We'd to show their most attractive
forms, the woods, and fields, and lake
were never more inviting. The grand
old oaks with their expanse Of shade.
turned their most brilliant hues of leaf
to be kissed by the sunlight, the tall
corn, seemed to shake it's tassels to the
breeze and reach out it's silken ears to
welcome, or as who should say, "We
too are on dress parade to honor your
coming. F" The attendance on last Thurs
day exceeded any other previous re-
union of the Old Settlers of Kenosha
County, it was truly gala day. Auto
mobiles, carriages and other vehicles
began arriving at the grounds early in
the forenoon, and tie crowd did not
cease to be on the increase until late
in the afternoon.
Autos, with their loads from Chica-
go, Milwaukee, Ee8Oshai and Racine
were frequent The cold Folks,'' just
dubbed over with delight all day,
pleased with everything, they came for
a good time and they had it. The
gathering may well be classed as a
brilliant assemblage, honored by the
presence of United States Senator Step
henson, Secretary of State James A.
Frear, State Treasurer James A. Dahl
Commissioner Geo. e. Beedle, A. J..
Schmitz, candidate fora governor; Hon.
Il G.. Simmons, of Kenosha, who help
ed to nominate Abraham Lincoln. all
the county officers, Judge Slosson of
Kenosha, besides many notable men
from different parts Of the County,
among which were Ex-senator Jno.
Reynolds, Ex-Member of Assembly
Slade, Thos. S. Nolan Of Evansville,
candidate for congress, John Stanton of
Geneva Lake, D. N. Collar of Racine
County, resident since 1887, A. Bailey
of Salem and w. w. Foot of Pleasant
Prairie, Amos M. Smith of Harvard
ILL.,, settled here in 1914 and John Rey-
nolds of Randall, owner of the finest
farm in that section and the oldest
resident.
President Stocker called the assembly
to order at / p. m. Secretary Bishop
gave the address Of welcome, the band
played two favorite selections, an earn
est prayer offered by Rev W. Stevens
of Kenosha.
President Stocker then introduced
the speaker Hon. James A. Frear Of
Madison, his address was an eloquent
tribute to the state and to the men
and women of Keno8ha County, fire.
quent and extended applause greeted
his discourse and it was evident from
the first that he had won the closest at
tention from his audience, his closing
words to the women and mothers we're
deeply significant and eloquently ex-
pressed.
The next speaker was A. J. Schmitz
his remarks were along the lines of
national progress and state advance
ment. State Treasurer Dahl enlivened
the occasion by some pertinent talk
and amusing anecdotes.
Mr.. A. F. Smith of Milwaukee, read
an original poem. An ovation was then
given Senator Stephenson. The hall
was quickly cleared and dancing began
which was kept up until well into the
night.
The annual reunion Of the Old Set
tiers for 1908 has passed into history,
but it's memory will linger and in the
future joyous occasions held on these
grounds, none can give more pleasure
more delight than has this.
9. M. Bishop, Secy.