lery, four confectionery shops, Geneva Building and Loan Association. The ground and buildings of the Filmore County Agricultural Society are situated just inside the city limits, as are also nurseries covering 240 acres, one of the most complete and extensive in the State. The people of Geneva are united and thoroughly enterprising in everything that concerns local advancement, and have lately completed a $35,000 system of waterworks. The surrounding country is beautiful, undulating farm land, $25 to $50 per acre, raising corn, wheat, oats and flax.

     Geneva has this year erected a handsome new block, known as the Odd Fellows' Temple. The building, which was dedicated to the use of those who endeavor to practice the principles of friendship, love and truth, is indeed a beautiful structure excelled by but few society buildings in the State, covering 44x100 feet, and is three stories and a basement high. It is built of pressed brick and sandstone trimmings. It is owned entirely by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Building Association, with the exception of 24x70 feet, two stories high, which is owned and occupied by the First National Bank. The building was erected at a cost of $26,000, is solid and substantial, and a monument to the energy of these two fraternal societies. The second story is occupied by offices and the entire third floor for lodge purposes, the south half being furnished for lodge work and the north half for drilling, bails, sociables and such other gatherings as the association may wish to admit. It is heated throughout with steam and every room is supplied with water service. The lodge room

is furnished with velvet carpet and upholstered furniture. The altars are solid oak, every detail is complete and the arrangement perfect.
     Fillmore County has developed within the past ten years the following enterprises, called forth by a natural demand of its steadily increasing and prosperous population:

Geneva roller mills (steam power).
Geneva Iron and Windmill Company and foundry.
Exeter steam mill.
Exeter canning factory.
Fairmont steam mill
Fillmore mills (water power).
Geneva creamery.
Fairmont creamery.

     All the enterprises are prosperous and reflect, by their success, the general condition of the county. The farmers in this section have been extremely wise in planting a large amount of fruit and forest trees, as the following extract from the assessors' books will show:
     According to their report there are planted in this county, 142,766 fruit trees of endless variety, and more than 2,500,000 forest trees, besides 30,000 grape vines.

REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS FIRMS AND MEN OF GENEVA.

     GENEVA ROLLER MILLING CO., Manufacturers of Flour. Feed and Corn Meal--This industry was established, the mill built, and the company incorporated in 1886 since which time it has been attended with uninterrupted success. The mill, the only one in the city,

has a capacity of 100 barrels and is fitted up with all modern and best improved appliances which are carefully kept in good working order. A staff of seven employes are kept busy producing their famous brands "Columbian," "Purity." "Success" and "Silk Floss." A. O. Taylor, the president, is cashier of the Geneva National Bank. J. Jensen the treasurer, is president of the State Agricultural Association. F. H. Briggs, secretary. is the energetic manager of the business. Born in Massachusetts, he was engaged as stock clerk in Kansas City for three years, and railroaded another three as express messenger being on the first train run on what is now known as the Kansas City and Memphis route. After being for sometime in the mercantile business he entered upon his present duties some six years ago and has mainly been the means of securing for the Geneva Roller Milling Co., a high place in business prominence. He belongs to the Masonic Craft

     CARSON & FIFIELD, Attorneys at Law.--One of the prominent legal firms in this section of the country is Carson & Fifield, established in 1890. Walter V. Fifield, vice president of the First National Bank here, resides in Minneapolis where he manages the collection agency that bears his name. Jno. D. Carson was born in Yonkers, New York, taught four years in Illinois, and with a view to his future profession read law with Col. Mock and Judge Hand of Cambridge, Illinois and attended the law department of the State University of Iowa, graduating in 1884. He then located in Geneva and commenced the practice which he has since carried on with uninterrupted success. He is a democrat to "the manner born", a member of the central committee fourth congressional district and chairman of the judicial central committee seventh congressional district. Socially inclined he is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and Modern Woodmen, and while attending to his extensive professional engagements he is not forgetful of his duties as a citizen and is at present the worthy occupant of the mayor's chair.

     A. KOEHLER & COMPANY, Grain and Coal Dealers, and Money Brokers. Money Loaned on First and Second Farm Mortgages.--This prominent firm, with an individual responsibility of $200,000 dates its existence here from 1886. Their elevator on the F., E. & M. V. track has a capacity of 17,000 bushels and a large quantity of corn, oats, wheat, rye and flax is handled by them during the season. A. Koehler, a native of Galena, Illinois. received his first business experience in his father's blacksmith shop, and afterwards operated an elevator along with his brother at Blue Hill, Nebraska, starting the same in the fall of 1882. In 1886 he removed to Geneva and entered the grain and coal business. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a Modern Woodman. The "Co." of the firm is now represented by the estate of M. Hettienger, well known in the banking and business circles in Freeport. Illinois. In addition to the grain and coal business of the firm they buy and sell commercial paper, also first mortgages on improved farms in this county, guaranteeing payment at maturity. Parties at a distance may rest assured of the liberality and integrity which characterize all their business transactions.

     J. H. WARD, Furniture, Undertaking and Implements--One of the leading establishments in this line is that of Mr. Ward, who started business here in 1887, the firm then being Wintestein & Ward, and in June, 1889, Mr. Ward became sole proprietor. His premises are 22x120, and contain a large quantity of furniture suitable for the cottage of the poor or the mansion of the rich. Mr. Ward is also agent for the Deering harvester and the Sandwich corn shellers. and can supply you with any agricultural implement on the shortest of notice. He is the only embalmer in town and conducts funerals with propriety and at moderate charges. Mr. W. was born in the State of New York and has been engaged in farming most of his lifetime. He homesteaded near Geneva in 1870 and still operates his farm. He keeps an expert cabinet maker by whom repairs of all kinds are promptly executed. Mr. Ward is a brother Mason and an Odd Fellow, a straight forward business citizen and one esteemed by the community at large.

     BILLINGS & BILLINGS, Attorneys.--The bar of Fillmore County is worthily represented by a somewhat unusual though happily a strong combination in the firm of Billings & Billings, established in 1887. C. M. Billings was born in Fillmore County. Minnesota, read law with his father in Iowa and was admitted to the bar in 1880. He then practiced four years in Iowa and located at Geneva in 1884 since which time he has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession. He is a Royal Arch Mason, a member of the K. of P., Uniform Rank and C. C. of the Subordinate Rank. Mrs. Addie M. Billings was born in Stephenson County. Illinois and conducted school for twelve years. Afterwards selecting the more congenial profession of the law, studied with her husband and was admitted to the bar in 1887. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and is at present Grand Matron of the State of Nebraska.

     W. H. STEWART, Postmaster.--Uncle Sam has an efficient representative in his postoffice here in the person of W. H. Stewart, who was appointed postmaster August 5. 1889. Mr. Stewart was born in Licking County, Ohio, and after clerking for sometime in his native State, moved to Kansas City. Missouri and struck out in business for himself. Dry goods, farming. and the railroad service in turn claimed his attention, and locating in Nebraska in 1878 he engaged in the stock business for two years and the dry goods for three previous to his appointment to his present responsible position. He is an I. O. O. F. and a member of the G. A. R.. having during the war been a member of 134th Indiana Infantry. Miss Cora L., his daughter. assists in the general routine of the office. Everything seems to work smoothly and both father and daughter enjoy the esteem of the general public.

     H. F. PUTLITZ, District Clerk, Fillmore County.--A man of methodical methods can only undertake the duties of the clerk of the circuit courts. Mr. Putlitz is a native of Prussia. but a resident of this country for over twenty years. After crossing the Atlantic he remained in New York for about two years and then moved to Illinois, where he was engaged in farm work up until 1874, when he removed to Fillmore County, Nebraska, bought a farm in Madison precinct and operated the same until the spring of 1892. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He is a thoroughly capable officer and an obliging gentleman. The post of deputy is ably filled by W. Waite, a native of Leeds, England, but an American for the past forty years. He came to this county in 1873, and has been chiefly engaged in farming and teaching.

     F. J. STEPHENSON, Attorney at Law and Manager South Platte Land & Loan Co--The Geneva bar has recently added to its list of junior members the name of F. J. Stevenson, a native of Waverley, Bremer County, Iowa. Like many more in his profession he began life by teaching school. and after three years thus spent he read law with Billings & Billings and was admitted to the bar in 1891. Since that time he has been engaged in general practice and in managing the affairs of the South Platte Land & Loan Company, organized in 1884. This company deals in city and farm property and all kinds of real estate investments. Mr. S. is a K. of P.

     NEWTON HITCH. Staple and Fancy Groceries.--One of the finest displays of groceries to be found in the city can be seen at Hitch's. The store, 24x80 feet, is filled to overflowing with everything in the grocery line, including special lines of flour, and all are kept pure, fresh and clean. Mr. Hitch was born in Ohio and acted as bookkeeper in Bloomington. Illinois, previous to his locating in Geneva and entering the grocery business. He is a K. of P. W. R. Hitch, his brother, also from Ohio, had been in the milling business in Illinois before entering the grocery business here some eight years ago. He is an I. O. O. F. Both are pleasant and agreeable gentlemen who by .their obliging nature and by handling first-class goods have built up a splendid trade.

      C. L. SPEAR, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. --The boss livery stable in Geneva is run by Mr. Spear. and is conveniently situated close by the leading hotel. The barn measures 46x 120, and usually contains from nine to twelve horses, with appropriate rigs to satisfy the various tastes of the traveling public. Mr. Spear was born in Michigan, and homesteaded near Geneva some twenty years ago. He bought the livery line nine years ago, and has since carried on the same with success and satisfaction to his numerous patrons. He is the owner of valuable property in the city, belongs to the Uniform Rank of the K. P., and is a worthy representative of the energetic businessmen of Geneva.

     H. C. BRUNER, Real Estate Loans, Abstractor and Insurance Agent.--Money lending to the farmer at exorbitant rates of interest has become a thing of the past. It can now be secured at reasonable rates from such as Mr. Bruner, who gives special attention to this line of business. He also, placed under a bond of $10,000, furnishes an abstract of title, or insures your property against fire on moderate terms. Mr. Bruner was born in Illinois and raised on the farm. He graduated at Marengo High School in 1881, attended the Iowa State University for two years, held the office of assistant postmaster of Marengo for two years, was one year in the service of the St. Paul Pioneer Press Co., and landing in Ellsworth, Kan., engaged for three years in the real estate and loan business. He then devoted himself almost exclusively to loans in Kansas City, St. Joe and Grand Island. finally locating in Geneva in the spring of 1890. His careful methods of doing business and the liberality of his terms have led to a splendid patronage in this district, where he has earned the reputation of a fair and square dealer in all his transactions.

     A. M. DARLING, Proprietor of "The Fair," Dealer in General Merchandise.--One of the most energetic business men in Geneva is A. M. Darling. This nicely appointed store measures 80x23 and contains an inexhaustible variety of everything in the way of general merchandise. Low prices, with a rapid turn over of the goods seems to he the policy pursued by Mr. Darling, and that he succeeds in attaining this object is evidenced by the extensive patronage now bestowed upon him. Mr. Darling is an old and experienced hand at the business. Born in the State of New York, after clerking for several years he started business in Kilbaurn City, Wisconsin, and afterwards engaged in the same at Lincoln Nebraska, Seward five years, Milford six months, Albion four, Sargent three and Arcadia two years, previous to his settling in Geneva. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, is always on deck, and always solicitous in satisfying all who look in at the popular Fair.

     FRANK A. KEELER. Groceries and Queensware.--To live one must eat, and when securing the necessary articles of consumption it is of the utmost importance to secure them from some reliable grocer such as Mr. Keeler who has been in business here for the past four and a half years. His store is 22x80 feet tastefully appointed, with ceiling covered with a novel and artistic paper, and filled to overflowing with a splendid stock of staple and fancy groceries and a fine selection of queensware of beautiful pattern and unique design. Mr. Keeler was born in Connecticut, clerked six years in a grocery at Norwalk, Connecticut and farmed for three years in Iowa and Nebraska previous to his settling in Geneva and opening his popular grocery. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and a shrewd man of business and one who by square dealing and obliging disposition has secured a large patronage from the city and surrounding neighborhood..

     FRANK WRIGHT, Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats--The most tastefully fitted up meat market in the city is run by Mr. Wright, who bought out Alexander & Kessler three years ago. He keeps two assistants, and deals in nothing but the best that can be had. He is also a leading shipper of stock and is always ready to pay cash for poultry, hides, pelts and tallow. Mr. Wright was born in Ohio and has been engaged in farming and stock raising all his lifetime, settling in Nebraska in 1874. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., a very energetic business man, and one who by his liberal methods in dealing has secured a large patronage from the best class of inhabitants both in town and country.

     SCHOSSER & KLINK, Proprietors of Bakery and Confectionery, Tobacco and Cigars--The people of Geneva don't require to go far for pure bread since the establishment of Schosser & Klink's bakery about a year ago. J. Klink is a native of Illinois who came with his father to Nebraska in February, 1872 and remained on the farm till he located in Geneva in 1891. A. Schosser. the practical baker, was born in Wurtemberg. Germany and crossed the Atlantic in 1873. He learned his trade in St. Louis, worked as a journeyman in several cities and run a bakery in Friend for seven years before settling in Geneva April, 1891. He is thoroughly at home with all the products of the baker's art. They are both hustlers and are now receiving a large share of public patronage.

     D. H. CONANT, Attorney at Law.--Mr. Conant is a native of Ashtabula County, Ohio, and was raised on the farm till he reached the age of seventeen. Taking the advantage of two years' further training at school, he taught for three years in Illinois, and then moving to Nebraska, he homesteaded near Geneva in 1871. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in February, 1876, and in the following month took up his residence in Geneva, where he has continued in successful practice ever since, with the exception of four years--1888 to 1892, when he occupied the judicial bench of the county, being elected in the fall of 1887. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity. and like all brethren worthy of the name, is a pleasant and obliging gentleman.

     PARDUE & BRADLEY, Proprietors of Palace Livery Stables.--One of the leading liveries in Filmore County is that run by Pardue & Bradley, of Geneva. The partnership was formed in March, 1891 The stables measure 48x120, and eighteen head of horses are generally on hand. L. F. Pardue is a native of Indiana, and a builder of elevators for the past thirty years. His handiwork may be seen in all the elevators between Lincoln and Nebraska City, and he is still at work as actively as ever with headquarters at Geneva, where he has been for the past twelve years. Bert Bradley was born in Illinois, and was engaged in farming before entering the livery business at Geneva in 1890. He is a K. P., and is thoroughly posted in the livery business.

     MILLS, DEMPSTER & HOUCHIN, Real Estate, Insurance and Loan Agents.--These three well-known citizens of Geneva entered into partnership in March, 1892, and form a strong combination of men, experienced in their various lines of business. John Mills, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has been in the real estate, loan and insurance business for ten years, during three of which he remained in the office of the county clerk. James H. Dempster was born in Illinois, and was there engaged in the mercantile business for twelve years, including three years of travel for a wholesale grocery house. After three years at Beatrice, he located at Geneva in 1880, and successfully engaged in furniture, general merchandise and real estate. J. L. Houchin, also born in Illinois, located in Nebraska in 1879, farmed for five years, clerked for four, and spent three in the county judge's office previous to his joining the present firm, where he devotes special attention to fire insurance, representing eight of the leading companies in that line. All three belong to the Masonic Fraternity. Messrs. Dempster and Houchin are Modern Woodmen Mr. Houchin is a K. of P. and Mr. Mills an Odd Fellow. They do a large business, and parties may safely rely on their judgment.

     F. B. DONISTHORPE, Attorney and Counselor.--The bar of Fillmore County is ably represented in the person of F. B. Donisthorpe, who is a native of England, and a resident of the United States for the past twenty-two years. After coming here he betook himself to the study of law and was admitted to the bar at Geneva. He has been in continued and successful practice since his admission and his cases necessitate his appearance before any of the courts of the country. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and at present Master Workman.

     C. D. CAMP, Photographer.--The only photographer in Geneva is Mr. Camp, and as long as he produces the kind of work of which specimens are to be found all around, there will he no necessity for any other. He was born in Pennsylvania and raised on the farm in Iowa, where he remained for nine years previous to his removal to Geneva some twenty years ago. His father, brother and himself arrived here when there was but one dwelling-house to represent the present growing city of Geneva. He engaged in the mercantile business for eight years, meanwhile opening up his photographic gallery which he has successfully operated for the past sixteen years. His cabinets and aristotypes have spread his name all over the district.

     F. M. JONES, Merchant Tailor. --The business circles of Geneva have recently received an important acquisition in the person of F. M. Jones, who is thoroughly posted in artistic tailoring. Born in Greene County. Ohio, Mr. Jones may be said to have been raised in the business, which seems to be quite a family one, seven brothers being successfully engaged in the same line. After serving his apprenticeship in New York he spent twelve years in

Chicago, first as a cutter and afterwards in business for himself. He opened a shop in Omaha in 1878, which he still operates; was in New Orleans from 1878 to 1880, and in Denver in 1881; run twelve shops in Iowa at one time and at the present moment Mr. Jones has fourteen shops under his control. His only weakness seems to lie in the line of horse-flesh, owning and operating a horse farm twenty-two miles east of Council Bluffs.

     B. F. SHIEKLEY. Attorney at Law--Was born in Lancaster. Pa.. and moved to Ohio when a boy, and there he learned the trade of a carriage smith, thus acting according to his father's rule, that every son should learn a trade. He afterwards read law with Judge Sexton, of Xenia, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of that State. He located in Filmore County in 1876, and finally settled in Geneva in 1882. Practicing at various times since his admission to the bar, he has spent a large portion of his time in a judicial capacity, first as justice of the peace and judge of probate, from 1880 till 1888. when the condition of his health advised a discontinuance. During the war the Judge was a member of Company A, 74th Ohio Infantry, second lieutenant of Company E, of the same regiment and during the Morgan raids was with the 1st Ohio State troops, being lieutenant colonel of his regiment.

     H. P. WILSON, County Judge--Impartiality in the discharge of his duty, general intelligence and business qualification of a high order are some of the requisites for the position of county judge In these respects the present incumbent, H. P. Wilson, seems to fill the bill. Born in Rock Island County, Ill., the Judge was raised on the farm, and moving to this county in 1880, he continued to farm, and for eight years taught school. He took a course at the business college at Davenport, Ia., and attended Campbell University. at Holton. Kas. He was elected county judge in the fall of 1891. The Judge is an Oddfellow, and a member of the Modern Woodmen.

     DR. J. C. CLARK, Dentist--Dentistry is ably represented in Geneva by Dr. Clark, the only practitioner in the city. He was born in Ohio and raised on the farm until he attained his majority when he attended the Ohio Dental College, at Cincinnati. and graduated there in 1881. He then practiced in Kansas City for two years, two years in Colorado one year in Illinois and located at Geneva some seven years ago. He is an Odd Fellow and K. of P., a thorough artist at his profession and a very courteous and obliging gentleman.

     G. R. GREEN, Practical American and European Watchmaker and Jeweler.--A good timekeeper is a valuable acquisition, and if in need of cleaning or repairing never entrust it to the hands of an unskilled workman, but leave it in the care of such as Mr. Green, of Geneva. He learned his business in the metropolis of his native State--Chicago, and started business on his own account at Oquawka, Ill., in 1873. He took a working tour, visiting in turn the prominent cities in Illinois, Iowa, Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska. Utah, and finally settled in Geneva some nine years ago. An expert workman, he, by his straightforward methods of business, has built up an enviable patronage. He belongs to the K. P., the Odd Fellow and Masonic orders.

     GENEVA HARDWARE AND HARNESS COMPANY.--Under a directorate of well-known business men this prominent company was organized and incorporated in 1891. The officers are: C. M. Kincaide, president, cashier of the Beaver City Bank; J. A. Dempster, vice president, a director of the Geneva National Bank, and J. H. Phelps, secretary and treasurer. Their premises consist of a floor and basement, each 24x80. An expert harnessmaker is employed and two or three clerks. Mr. Phelps was born in Illinois and gained his hardware experience here in clerking and aftewards (sic) in business with his father, previous to his taking hold of his present position. He is a K. P. and Modern Woodman, an active business man and one highly respected in the community. He is also interested in the lumber business in this city.

     GEORGE MOZEE, M. D.. Physician and Surgeon.--A worthy representative of the medical fraternity is Dr. Mozee, who has been a resident of Geneva for nearly ten years. He was born in Henry County, Ind., and raised on the farm. Selecting medicine as his future study, he read with Dr. W. H. Daugherty, of Kentucky, and attended the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, receiving its diploma in 1866. He practiced one year in Grant County, Ky., and fifteen years in southern Illinois before settling at Geneva The doctor belongs to the Masonic craft, and is a member of the A. O. U. W. Thoroughly posted in his professional duties, and obliging in demeanor, he has secured a large circle of patients and well-wishers.

     BEN. B. MOZEE, M. D.--No name is more familiar to the inhabitants of Fillmore County than that of Dr. B. B. Mozee. a Kentuckian by birth and a resident of Geneva since the spring of 1883. Raised on the farm, he engaged in the mercantile business for some time at Cardova, Kentucky, taught school for a year or two, and with a view to his future profession read with Dr. J. B. A. Risk, of Kentucky, and graduated at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1869. He practiced at Cordova fourteen years. and then moved to Nebraska, where, after a short time in Lincoln, he finally selected Geneva as his future place of abode. The doctor is a worthy member of the Masonic Craft.

     DR. A. G. MCGREW, Physician and Surgeon.--Dr. McGrew has had a lengthened experience in the healing art. Born in Pennsylvania and raised on the farm, he read medicine with Dr. McKean, of Iowa, attended the Rush Medical College, of Chicago. in 1861 and 1862, and afterwards the State University. of Iowa, where he graduated in 1876. He practiced in Wyoming, Ia., for twenty-six years previous to his locating at Geneva, in 1889. He is a
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Mason and an Odd Fellow, is a member of the Missouri Valley and Iowa State Medical Societies, and is president of the Geneva National Bank.

     J. D. HAMILTON, Attorney at Law, City Attorney and City Clerk--Mr. Hamilton was born in Illinois, and was early called upon to receive an education in a somewhat stern school. He served three years and three months in the 18th Missouri Infantry, and gallantly took part in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth and Decatur, was with Sherman on his famous march, and was wounded at Resaca Georgia. After the war he read law with H. M. Davis, Prickneyville, removed to Nebraska in 1872, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He was then appointed county judge, and was elected the following year. remaining in office from 1876 to 1880. Previous to this he had been elected a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1875. He is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the G. A. R.

     GEORGE F. LODS, Clothing and Furnishings.--A nobby suit of clothes, substantially made, of fashionable cut, can always be secured at Mr. Lods' clothing store. Mr. Lods was born in southern Michigan, and was called upon at an early age to shoulder arms in the federal service. He served four years. first with Company K, 18th Michigan Infantry, and afterwards as first lieutenant of 40th U. S. C. T., being present at the battles of Stone River, Nashville, Chattanooga and other sanguinary engagements. After the war he settled in Iowa, and engaged in the mercantile business at Ames from 1870 to 1877, then farmed in Michigan till 1886, when he removed to Geneva, spending four years in the carpentering and contracting business, one year in the grocery, and the past year in his present popular store. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

     R. A. MATTESON, County Clerk--Was born in Fond-du-Lac, Wis., and spent his life in farming in his native State and in Nebraska. where he located in 1879. Four years ago he was appointed deputy clerk, and having been elected in the fall of 1891, took full charge of the office at the beginning of 1892. He is a worthy member of the Masonic craft. His right hand man is Sid. Donisthorpe, the president of the Fillmore County Abstract Association.

     FILLMORE COUNTY ABSTRACT ASSOCIATION --This incorporated association was organized January 25th. 1891, with a paid up capital of $7,500. and controls all the abstract records of Fillmore County, being a consolidation of all the former abstracters of the county; Sid Donisthorpe, president of the association, is at present deputy county clerk; H. A. Atherton, vice president (of the firm of Curtiss & Atherton); Alanson Chapman, the secretary, well known as a very skillful and competent abstracter of many years' experience, has immediate supervision of all the work and details, which is in itself a sufficient guarantee of perfect accuracy and prompt and careful attention to all work ordered. The association possesses the only reliable facilities for a complete and thorough exhibit of all titles in the county. The business of the association is confined strictly to abstracting and correcting titles. Statutory bond of $10,000 has been duly filed and approved.

     A. G. CAMP, Justice of the Peace and Police Judge.--One blacksmith shop, one dwelling house, the court house and jail, was all that was to be seen of Geneva when Mr. Camp located here. He was born in Pennsylvania and there raised on the farm; afterwards moved to Iowa where he was engaged in carpenter and joiner work for nine years. Locating at Geneva in 1874, he opened the first store and continued in the mercantile business for twelve years. He is now serving his second term as police judge and his fourth term as justice of the peace.

     L. J. DITTMAR, Furniture, Carpets and Undertaking.--Parties about to furnish their houses would do well to give Mr. Dittmar a call. Mr. Dittmar was born in the State of New York and raised on the farm. For the past fourteen years he has been engaged in the mercantile business at various points, and established his present trade here in May. 1892, and has already secured a host of customers. He has a cabinet maker at work, making frames and attending to the repair department.

     HENRY WITTEMEYER, Merchant Tailor.--Was born in Prussia, where he learned his trade, and afterwards crossed the Atlantic in 1879. He worked in DeWitt and at Lincoln previous to his locating here in the fall of 1881. He then bought a farm and opened up business in Geneva, which he carried on for some time, and returned to DeWitt but finally returned and settled here some two years ago.

     THE JAMESON, J. M. Noyes, Proprietor.--This brick structure was opened June 1, 1891. Mr. Noyes was born in Ripley County, Indiana. and traveled in the nursery business before settling in York, Nebraska, ten years ago and came to Geneva in October, 1881. He ran a coal yard till 1889, when he opened the Fillmore and later also took the Jameson in March 1892. He is a K. P. and an energetic hotel man.

     THE DEMOCRAT, E. A. Coombs. Editor: Unexcelled as an Advertising Medium; Book Work, Bank Work, Note Heads, Bill Heads, Envelopes, Legal Blanks, Poster Work, Etc.--Established ten years; taken by Mr. Coombs four years ago; eight-column folio, weekly. Mr. Coombs, the live editor, is a native of Ohio, is thirty years old and is a Mason and K. of P.

     J. J. BURKE, County Superintendent--Has been elected to this office three successive times. Mr. Burke was born in Canton, Ill., and raised on the farm. His experience as a teacher in lllinois and Nebraska, off and on for sixteen years, has specially fitted him for the proper discharge of the duties of his position. He located in Nebraska in the spring of 1880, and took up his residence in Geneva shortly after his election in 1887. There are ninety-three schools in the county and 136 teachers, the educational results being generally in a highly satisfactory condition.