Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-15

and shipped out last year 116, 900 pounds of
butter, 35l.ON dozen Of eggs, 1000
gallons of cream and $4,000 pounds OF
poultry.
Geneva, the county seat, is located in the
geographical center of the county and has
a population Of 1000. II is one OF the
p~rettiest little cities in the state, and It's
city park and court house grounds is the
finest to be found In this or any other city.
The reason for this Is plain when one
learns that the city is well organized, not
only for identifying the city, but for add
ing to its industries and resources as well.
This park covers two blocks and Is en-
tirely covered with trees and %shrubbery
and nothing has been lacking to make 1t
attractive in every respect. This was
brought about by an active commercial
club united their forces with a still more
active woman's club. These two organi-
cations together have set an example that
might well be copied by other county seats
of the state. 1t is located at the junction
OF the Burlington and Northwestern rail-
roads, The homes are modern and re-
markedly appropriate for a town Of its
size, The streets are wide and shady and
well kept. Geneva has a greater percent
Of good walks, including brick, stone and
cement and a less per cent of inferior
walks than any city Of its size in
Nebraska.
1t has been one of the prides OF Geneva
citizens to plant trees. The result is that
excellent shade exists throughout and in
every part Of the city. Geneva has two
strong enterprislng newspapers, one OF them
being the largest county paper in the state.
One of the largest brick making plants in
southern Nebraska is located here. The
largest nursery in the state Is located at
Geneva. Two finer bank buildings cannot
be boosted of in any city in the state. The
city has the best two fraternal halls out
side of Lincoln and Omaha, In the state,
one owned by the Masons and the other
by the Odd Fellows. 1t has an excellent
waterworks system and an efficient fire
department and Is lighted by one of the
best electric light systems in Nebraska.
Geneva has a good reputation as a law
abiding city. All the departments are well
represented. The city is well supplied with
churches, everyone owning their own
church building. The Methodist church
building was erected at a cost of $l5, ZOO.
The other church buildings are all COM
modious and comfortable. The city has A
Touring mill with a daily capacity of 100
barrels, that enjoys a large southern and
export trade, besides catering to a large
domestic demand. The plant is a model in
milling industry. being equipped with all tha
latest improvements. The city has a good
telephone system which reaches to every
part Of the county.
There are many achievements OF which
Geneva has just reason for pride. Ma
terially this city within the last two years
has made rapid progress. But this is not
all nor is it the city's greatest glory.
While it's citizens have been struggling for
and making a place for themselves and
their town in the world of affairs, and
while they have been building up the
city commercially, and industrially, they
have not neglected to provide amply for the
comfort. convenience and educational well
being OF the children of the city. Geneva
has always had an active school life. Willis
the final end and aim of all school In
structions is to impart knowledge and
mould character to make stronger and bet
ter men and women OF the children, and