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

i rff MEW II, lto Heal Lib, wunty-hicvicnti year TAKE GENEVA WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. 1008, DROWNED IN DOLAVAN LAKE CONTRACT IS LET GOING TO THE FAIR? ALL OUT FOR LABOR DAY! PPM ELECTION GREAT GOLF TOURNAMENT Country Club a Brilliant Scene During Three Days Play Last Week. Cooper Renominated By In creased Vote. Carries Every County. Mis Majority is 5699 BEATS NOLAN ALMOST 2 to 1 i O.

Kull Defeats Sprague for Assembly. Flanders, Dunbar and Norris Win Nominations for County Office STEVENSON IS NOMINATED Tuesday Primary Election Lu Locu written into history. The greatest interest here entered in the Republican Congressional Contest. Friends of the various candidates for Cqunty officers also contributed to. keep up a warm rivalry, while Cooks able and popular young lieutenant, Fred Peterson, had things much his own way in the Senatorial contest and belied the boost reported made a few weeks ago by a Stevenson henchman that he carried Walworth County in his vest pocket.

Cooper carried every ward in thfc city. His majority in the city was 76. He gained 119 votes in Lake Geneva over two years ago. He carried Walworth County by 931 over Nolan. He carried the district by a vote of 12203 as against 6504 for Nolan, a majority of 5699, Two years ago Coopers majority in the district was 3651.

The The vote by counties was aa follows? "Perseverance gains in its need and patience wins the race, E. O. Kull finally won the coveted Republican nomination for the Assembly. His vote was 1643. Sprague got 1555 a majority of 88 for Kull.

The vote for sheriff in the county was as follows: Flanders 1663, Harrington 1277, Piper 1208. For Register of Deeds the vote was: Dunbar 1955. Holmes 1838. For County Treasurer the vote was: Davis 886, Ellsworth 926, Farley 807, WMinir in the county was as follows: Cock 1018, Hatton 683, McGovern 644, Stevenson 995. The vote in the city of Lake Geneva by wards was as follows: Chicago Woman and Two Children lu Rowboat Run Down By Steamer An hour after her husband had consented to remaining a week longer on the lake, Mrs.

Emil Anderson and her two children, Viola and Milton, were drowned Sunday evening in Lake Dels-van, when the pleasure laqnch Delavan struck their rowboat. The accident occured in the middle of the lake bhort-ly after 8 oclock. The small craft was upset by the impact of the launch and the occupants thrown helplessly in the water. Mrs. Anderson and her children, who were 5 and 2 years old, drowned immediately.

The home of tbe Andersons is at 823 West Sixty-first place, Chicago. The others in tlje boat. Miss Clara Nelson, Grant Erickson, 14 years old, a relative of the Andersons, Louis Axel-son, a friend, who was rowing the boat at the time, were saved by Capt. Granath of the launch, and Jack Agar, a 14 year old lad from River Forest, who happened to be passing in a sailboat. Axelson and Erickson were rescued by means of a rrw thrown to them by Capt.

Granath while Miss Nelson was taken care of by Agar. The body of the mother was found Monday morning by Detective Michael J. Vaughan of Chicago and William Myers of Kenosha, Wis. Efforts to find the bodies of the children, however, proved futile. The dragging was continued up to noon Monday, when on account of the severe winds that swept the lake the work was discontinued until Tuesday.

MILITARY SCHOOL COMING Will Arrive At Kayes Park About tbe Middle of the flontb. Major Davidson with his company of military cadets from Northwestern Military Academy will come to Kayes Bark September 16 and remain until cold weather drives them indoors. The school opens at the Academy on the 16th of the month and about one week later they will come to the park. The people of Lake Geneva and vicinity will be glad to welcome the major and the boys back to the lake for they made a good impression when here last spring. From our Lyons Correspondent Hon.

Henry Lockney state senator from Waukesha and Miss Mary Barnes, daughter of Henry Barnes of Elkhorn, were married by Rev. G. K. Maclnnis at Lyons, Wis. Aug.

29th. Mr. Lockney is a brilliant young lawyer. He belongs to tjie progressive wing of the Republican party and distinguished himself at the Chicago Convention by an able speech in the interest of advanced reforms. The bride is an attractive girl of splendid qualities and very popular among her friends.

She is qualified to be a helpmate to her distinguished and promising husband. The wedding was private, only a few near relatives being present. They had planned to escape the customary send off but were caught at Burlington where their friends went through the train passing out announcement cards, and inviting friends to call upon them. It is needless to say the invitation was accepted. After their wedding trip the couple will be at home in Waukesha, where Mr.

Lockney has recently purchased a beautiful residence. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life. On account of lack of wind, the Sheridan Cup Yacht race, which was scheduled for last Saturday was postponed. ,1 1 ft, U- A FAMILIAR S. dart Successful Bidder For High School Building Five Firms Bid.

TO BB COMPLETED JAN. II, 1909. On last Friday night in the presence of all the bidders the bids for the erection of the addition to the High School budding were opened and considered. The specifications Called for two estimates, one using Chicago brick in th interior walls and the other using cement brick. A.

S. Garl of this city being the lowest bidder was awarded the contract ami the time limit placed at the 11th of next January to have the building redy for occupancy. For the Interior changes to be made in the old building however he is given until the first of August 1909. This is done so that the work may Je carried on during the vacation time and thus not interfere with the school work. The following is the list of firms bidding and the amount of the bids: Richard Soutar: Chicago brick $21,500, cement brick $22,050.

C. O. LaSalle Son, Chicago brick $17,588, Cement brick $18,038. A. S.

Garl, Chicago brick $16,863, cement brick $17,223. Reinert, Malsch Baumbach. Chicago brick $17,035, cement brick $17,285. L. S.

Wagner, Munro, Chicago brick $16,850, cement brick $17,230. LOW RAILROAD RATES State Good Roads Convention Meeting to be Held in a Large Hall Down Town The railroads have recently decided to give a round trip rate of a fare and a half to the State Fair. All persons attending the Good Roads Convention at Milwaukee September 8th can take advantage of these rates. This year the convention will be held in a large hall down town where the proceedings will not be interrupted by the attractions of the fair. Turner Hall, which is on Fourth Street, three and a half blocks north of Grand Avenue, has been secured by the committee.

It is a well known place and can be easily found by those who are -rangers in the city. i. ised to be present, lion. Thomas L. Horton, President of the State Society of Equity will give a talk.

HonJ Horatio S. the Michigan State Highway Commission will tell how they are building hundreds of miles of good roads in his state. Mr. Colgrove of Hastings, Michigan has promised to come to tell how the Hastings people have suceeded in building many miles of good roads under the Michigan State aid law. Anyone who is at all interested iAood roads will listen to Mr.

ColgroVe With much pleasure and profit. Senator Armstrong of New York, one of the authors of the New York State Ad law has promised to be present and tell of the experience of his state. If you arc interested in getting better roads for your community it wilj pay you to attend thia convention. The Highway Division of the State Geological Survey ia preparing an interesting exhibit at the State Fair which those who attend the fair should not fail to see. There are various forms of concrete culverts built in such a way aa to show all the details of how to go about it.

After carefully looking over these culverts any road overseer should be able to build a permanent cnlvert in the best possible manner. The exhibit aim contains some split log drags and other things of interest to practical road builders. 'TT I ILt n- COUNTY FA1R- Prospects 3rigjt For Fair In History of Walworth. Biggest Old A SPLENDID SPEED CARD One week from next Tuesday, Sept. 15th will be the opening day of the opening day of the great Walworth County Fair.

For almost sixty years the Walworth County Fair haa been a live proposition and has been growing in importance and popularity since the first meeting. The improvements made in the cattle and sheep barns and the additional ground will make the facilities for handling a large crowd better than ever before. In the speed class there is a large entry list and every day will witness good races. The following instructions to exhibitors will be of interest to our readers: Take your premium list, look it over carefully, and check such articles as you wish to take to the Fair. Copy off each entry named as it is in the list giving name of article and class.

If the entry blank contained in this book is not sufficient, send to the Secretary for more. Exhibitors will confer a favor on the officers of the Association by making their entries as earl? as possible, so that the books may be in readiness for the committee. When you get your entry tags, see that they correspond with the entry you have made and that you have the right number of tags. Remember that the entry books will be closed on Wednesday, September 16th, at 10 a. and that this rule will not be changed for anyone.

Entries will be received after August 25th. A Reminder of Other Days Postmaster F. S. Moore received a paper from his mother at Caldwell, Idaho which recalls to him some old time memories. The article referred to was a reminiscence by his mother of the Lincoln-Douglass debate at Freeport, 111., in 1858, at which she was present accompanied by her son.

Mr. Moore says that he distinctly remembers the speakers and the great crowds that thronged the streets that In those days the republican "campaign was little Maul, an emblem of Lincolns early life as a rail splitter. Medical Convention. A large number of medical gentlemen met here yesterday in convention and discussed the subject of tuberculosis as the principal topic. A business meeting was held in the morning, followed by a dinner at the Denison Hotel where toasts were re-' sponded to and a very pleasant social hour enjoyed.

In the afternoon Dr. Seaman of Milwaukee, president of the State Medical Association delivered an address upon the subject of tuberculosis which was very interesting and should have been heard by a much larger audience than was there. Sunday Evening In Assocatlon Hall Dr. Francis. L.

Wilber, of Topeks, Kansas, will be the speaker at the union meeting in Association Hall next Sunday night at eight oclock. Dr. Wilber is Student Pastor for the Presbyterians at the University of Kansas. In this capacity his work has associated him constantly with young men. His address will doubtless prove to be one of great value and interest.

A cordial invitation is extended to all not otherwise engaged. Come to Lake Geneva next Monday if you 'want a good time. ji 0 cv IS -H? i SCENE AT THE WALWORTH Prospects Encouraging For an Immense Crowd At Celebration Next flonday fUNV ENTRILS FOR CONTESTS. Good weather is all that is necessary to make the Labor Day celebration a great success. The advertising committees report very favorably upon the prospect of a large attendance and everything is being done to prepare for the handling of a large crowd.

The races promise to be very good, and there are already a number of floats in process of construction. Rememlier that there will be fine music and free continuous vauderville all day. Read the advertisement an the last page. AN IMPORTANT MEETING. The Good Roads Movement to Be Given a Strong Impetus.

Every person interested in good roads in this community aliould make a strong effort to attend the convention of the State Good Roads Association in Milwaukee on Sept 6. A number of the Lest speakers on the subjects of roads have been secured, from this and other states, and these men will make their remarks intensely practical. They are all men of much experience with roads and those who attend cannot fail to get many helpful suggestions. It will help us get what we ought to get, A Dollars worth ot road for every Dollar of Tax. One of the best features of the con vention will be the opportunities for free discussion which delegates will have.

Many delegates have been appointed but we are informed bv the Secretary, W. O. Hotchkiss; at Madison, that others who desire to attend will be appointed by sending a request to the Secretary. Ex-Governor Hoard, who is president of the Association, will preside at the meetings, and address the delegates. Owing to the fact that the convention ia held during the wegk of State Fair the delegates can take advantage of the extra low rates which tne railroads have granted fur this occasion.

qnyention will be held in Turner distance from l'qrt near the heart of the city. DRAWS BIG HOUSE C. S. Primroses Play Ole Swanson Pleases Large Audience The play, Ole Swanson given at Lones opera house last Friday night drew a very large crowd and gave great satisfaction. The characters in the play are well taken and there is a pleasing swing to it which holds the attention from start to finish.

Another feature which added much to the pleasure of the play was the introduction of several musical numbers during the action of the play. Mr. Primrose aims always to put on clean, wholesome plays and the patronage which the play of last Friday night enjoyed la evidence that the people appreciate his efforts. Married la Chicago Tuesday morning last week four of Lake Genevas young people took the train for Chicago and on arrival a double wedding was performed. The contracting parties are Ferdinand Batche-let and Ruby Fairchilds, and Keneth Russel and Ruby Griswold.

They returned on the evening train and have gone to housekeeping, the former couple in the Barnett flat and the latter In Mrs. Nethercuta house on Dodge street These young people have large circle of friends who wish him success in their journey through life. Kalther Da tiler. The marriage of Michael W. Kalaher and Ella Charlotte Dassler was solem-ixed at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, September 2.

Mr. Kalaher lived hers until manhood. He graduated from the Lake Geneve Bigh School in 1890 and later from the University of Wisconsin. For a number of years he taught school and was for a time principal of the Manitowoc High School. He has for several years been practicing law In Milwaukee where he ie fast winning recognition as one of the rising members of the profeMion.

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Ksl-aher and with them a happy journey through life. Owl Club Dance Tbe members of tbe Owl Club gave a dancing party in their rooms Tueedsy night which was very much enjoyed. The hall was tastefully decorated and a home orchestra furnished the music.

COURSE IN TINE SHARE. The Lake Gdneva Country Club was the scene of brilliant festivities last Thursday, Friday and Saturday when the great golf tournament was in session. The weather Was ideal, being bright, warm and with very little wind. There were eighty-five entries and every day witnessed a large and brilliant crowd of spectators. Johny Hands orchestra furnished the music every day, and the affair wound up with a ball Saturday night.

Therwere twenty beautiful silver cups and medals as trophies. The course was in splendid shape, offering on opportunity for good play. And Tom Bendelow who had the affair in charge said that the field was bigger than in 95 per cent of the contests, and as classy as any. He considered this ons cf tbs best tournament ever held in the west. The principal event was the contest for the Lake Geneva cup.

with Roselyn Lodge cup for second prize. For this event the following gentlemen qualified, first flight. Wm. H. Yule, N.

A. Alexander, R. H. Me Elwee, C. W.

Taintor, Chick Evans. A. Seckle, N. F. Moore, F.

D. Keeler, Don Edwards, R. Hunter, E. Lee Jones, A. Stillwell, Wm.

Howland, C. W. Leland, Mason Phelps and K. Edwards. The contest in the finals was between A.

Seckle and Don Edwards and was played in a 36 hole match on Saturday. This was watched with a great deal of interest and a large galery followed the players through the game. The following is the score: A. Seckle, morning, out, 4-S-3-5-4-4-5-5-2, in, 4-4-4-5-4-5-4-3-5, afternoon, out, 4-5-4 5-4-4-3-5-4, in, 3 4 5-4-5. Don Edwards morning, out, 4-5-4-4-5-5-5-5-3, in, 3-4-5-5-5-6-3-4 5, afternoon, out, 4-4-4-4-4 4-4-4-5, in 3-4-5-5-5 In the second event for the Bonny Brae Cup with Brierwood cup for second prize tbe following gentlemen qualified: E.

R. Williams, N. Waller, C. B. Corey, E.

McCreaie, R. D. Bokun CrteUua A C.iEWUjv F. A. Rehm, McMurray, E.

P. Cobb, I. S. Cummings, C. C.

Davis, W. T. Pilsbury, IS Moulding, N. C. Bokum, A.

W. Brand. In the finals E. R. Williams beat E.

P. Cobb by a close margin. The third flight was for the Ceylon Cpurt cup with Congress Club cup for second prize. Those to qualify were: G. A.

Carpenter, A. S. Clow, pr. Grover Higgins, J. M.

Rum-sey, H. Linn, M. Johnson, L. J. Hopkins, C.

Zeiss, A. R. Williams, A. D. Mallery.

E. C. Berriman, W. Burrows, Benton Sturges, H. C.

Cummings, N. Williams. In the finals Clow beat Burrows 3 and 2. For the Mayflower cup K. Edwards beat Chick Evans 2 up.

In the following contests only the names of the two who played the finals are given with the winner of each. Elgin Club cup, N. Bokun beat Frank A. Rehm 5 and 4. Walworth cup, J.

M. Rumsey beat Benton Sturges 1 up on 20 holes. Town of Linn cup, H. A. Towner beat H.

B. Riley 4 up 3 to play. Big Foot Prairie cup, Hugh Reid beat Al Goodman 5 up and 3 to play. Fontana cup, M. B.

Starring beat D. W. Heath 2 and 1. Lake Como cup, J. C.

Hately beat C. H. acker 8 up. Besides the above there were a number of cupe and medala that were given aa prizes for various scores and win ings. The driving contest was won by C.

W. Taintor, who defeated Swing Starring and E. P. Cobb who had tied him In the first contest, in which over thirty took part The longest drive made was by A.S.Stillwell 238 and in the winning drive Taintor placed three splendid shots down the center, the distances being 219-203-212 yds. respectively.

Geo. Butler, who has charge of the grounds, had them in ideal trim, and during the toqmament did not have to put a man on the ground to do any work, so complete were his prepare tions. As a whole the tournament was I great success, and players from the east were profuse in their praise of the links. Tolmaa Goes to Ayers. Henry Tolman, who for the past three yefrs has been foreman for Mr.

E. F. Swift, has resigned his (position, and on September 15th will go to work for Mr. E. E.

Ayers oo the south shore. Mr. and Mrs. Tolman went to Racine today where they will visit for in days. Ticket REPUBLICAN Governor J.

O. Davidson, Lieut. Gov. John Strange, Sec'y of State Jas.A.Frear, Treasurer A. II.

Dahl, Atty. General F. L. Gilbert, Insurance Com. G.

E. Beedle, DEMOCRATIC J. T. Alward Burt Williams F. J.Scbultx W.F.

Piers tor ff Evan E. Evans Wm. Guiliaume Notes on the Fair, The management of the Walworth Co. Fair are making extensive preparations for the entertainment of their patrons on a more magnanimous scale than' ever. Everything points to successful meeting this year.

The race track was never better, the cattle bams are enlarged, and all department accomodations will be in fine condition. Cash spproprit tions, $4000 for premiums and $3000 for pure are offered. Why not endeavor to secure a piece of the money? Turn etilee will be in tailed at the grind stand. You will need no tickets, but 25c coin Is required to trip the machine. This Is neJ departure and it is hoped will plewsenhe public..