298 THE PORTRAIT GALLERY 
averaged $489.05 and seventy-seven cows, $467.75. The herd 
bull Best of Archers reached the top at $1,605. 
Two large manufacturing plants were maintained by Mr. 
Harpinc in Waukesha, the Modern Structural Steel Co., and the 
Waukesha Malleable Iron Co. At one time he was mayor of 
the city and gave much time to the upbuilding and beautification 
of the community. His death in 1909 closed a lifetime of pro- 
gressive service. GEORGE HarRpDING was a man of few words but 
many thoughts. Like most men of real power, he was self con- 
tained and unassuming. For a period of thirty years he actively 
supported every constructive movement tending toward the bet- 
tering of Wisconsin livestock, and Anoka has been identified with 
almost every operation that has builded toward higher values and 
broader recognition of the Badger state’s fundamental industry. 
