Freeborn County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 2 of 11)

James F. Jones, pioneer and prominent citizen, now deceased, was one of the real builders of the county, and the importance of the village of Geneva as a trading point in the early days was due to his sagacity, business ability and industry. He was born in Onondaga county, New York, June 15, 1822. When quite young he was apprenticed, as was often the custom in those days, to a tanner, and subsequently mastered the trade of tanner, currier and shoemaker. At the age of twenty-one years he married Adelpha Moon, and after a few days the young couple started with a team of horses, a covered wagon, and some household goods for Milwaukee. Just before reaching their destination Mr. Jones was taken ill with a fever and was compelled, by reason of ill health, to spend the winter with his brother in that city. In the following spring he took up some land, but the subsequent year sold out and moved to Rock county, Wisconsin, where he purchased a farm. Three years later his health again failed, and, taking his wife, he returned to New York state, where he engaged in the manufacture of boots and sho£s. Every winter he brought the product of his labor to Wisconsin, traded the footwear for wheat, had the wheat made into flour at Janesville, and then shipped the flour from Milwaukee to Buffalo, where it was sold. He continued in this way for three years. Then he again took up his residence on his farm in Rock county. In 1856 he came to Freeborn county, bringing a stock of merchandise. With Capt. James Robson he pre-empted the site of Geneva, platted a village, established a hotel and a general store, and engaged in these pur¬ suits, combined with general farming. At the time of the Civil War the partnership was dissolved, and Captain Robson went to the front, where he was killed. Mr. Jones continued to live in Geneva, and with the passing of the years prospered and accumu¬ lated large tracts of land, becoming one of the substantial moneyed men of the county. He died in 1900 and his death was sincerely mourned. James F. and Adelpha (Moon) Jones were the parents of six children: Hiram, Eugene, Helen, Adelle, Jay and Mark. Mrs. Jones died in 1890.

Mark M. Jones is one of the well-known business men of southern Minnesota. Receiving his training under his father, James F. Jones, the sagacious founder of Geneva, and coming to Albert Lea as a young man, he has established his place in the business, social and political life of the county. His business of writing fire, windstorm, life and accident insurance is one of the largest in this part of the state, and while he makes no parade of the volume of business done in his office, insurance authorities de¬ clare that more than two-thirds of the fire insurance written in Albert Lea passes through his hands. He has done his share toward the upbuilding of Albert Lea by erecting, in 1903, in com¬ pany with Dr. A. C. Wedge, the beautiful Wedge-Jones block, a two-story structure of light brick trimmed with stone, located at the corner of Broadway and Main street. Born October 27, 1865, Mark M. Jones received his earlier education in Geneva, the place of his birth, and later attended a commercial college at Decorah, Iowa. He worked with his father until twenty-one years of age and then engaged in the mercantile business in Geneva for three years. After that he came to Albert Lea and worked in the First National Bank two years. This work was too confining, so he entered the drug business with Wedge & Barlow and stayed with them two years. Later he engaged in his present business. His offices in the AA edge-Jones building are among the best equipped in the state. Although he has many times refused to run for office, Mr. Jones served as a member of the city council eight years and was president of that body four years, his influence ever being toward the upbuilding and progress of the city. He belongs to AYestern Star Lodge, No. 26, A. F. & A. M. ; Osman Temple, of St. Paul, A. A. 0. N. M. S. ; Albert Lea Lodge, No. 66, K. of P. ; Albert Lea Lodge, No. 813, B. P. 0. E. ; Albert Lea Lodge, No. 61, I. 0. 0. F., and Cincapin Camp, No. 835, M. AY A. The subject of this sketch was married in 1893 to Mamie Wedge, daughter of Dr. A. C. AA edge. She died in 1905, leaving one son, Albert, born July 13, 1895. Mr. Jones and his son still make their home with Dr. and Mrs. Wedge.

Robert Anderson was born in Chicago, July 24, 1864. His parents, Erick and Marie Anderson, came from Denmark to America in 1864 and located at Racine, AY is., where they re¬ mained five years. In 1869 the family came to Freeborn county, where Erick Anderson obtained land and established a farm and home in Bath township. Flere he remained until his death, in 1888. His wife survived him until 1897. Their son, Robert, was educated in the schools of the county and after leaving school clerked in the drug store of Barlow & Spicer, of Albert Lea, for twelve years. In 1897 he was elected to the office of register of deeds of Freeborn county, in which responsible position he was retained for ten years. Following this he accepted the position of assistant cashier of the Freeborn County State Bank, in which position he is still retained. In 1890 Robert Anderson was united in marriage to Alarie Torgenson, and two children have blessed their home - Eulalia and Robert, Jr. Mr. Anderson is a progressive citizen and interested in all that helps to advance his home town and county. He is a vigorous Republican politically, and an in¬ fluential member of the Norwegian Synod, and is also connected with the Modern Woodmen's Lodge and the Danish Brotherhood. He is at present serving the public as clerk of the school board, and served four years as alderman of the Second Ward. He is also abstracter for Freeborn county.

T. L. Torgenson, a respected citizen of Albert Lea, was born in Norway, August 6, 1848, son of Lars and Anna Torgenson, who brought him to America in 1853. The family lived in Clayton county, Iowa, until the spring of 1860, when they came to Min¬ nesota and located in Manchester township, the father dying in 1869 and the mother in 1893. T. L. attended the district school and remained on the farm until 1875, when he moved to Free¬ born village and drove a stage from there to Albert Lea for the government. In 1877 he moved to Albert Lea. He was deputy sheriff fifteen years and was also one of the pioneer auctioneers of the county. At the incorporation of the city of Albert Lea he was one of the first police officers. Some years ago he retired, and now lives at 305 South Newton street. The subject of this sketch was married April 2, 1867, to Anna M. Fossum, and this union has been blessed with six children - Anna M. is the wife of Robert Anderson, of Albert Lea; L. P. lives in Albert Lea; Nora, noAv Mrs. Beckwith, lives in Portland, Oregon; George A., Tlieadora Y. and Olive M. all live in Albert Lea.

S. L. Hanson, manager of the G. A. Olson Manufacturing Com¬ pany, is a native of Freeborn county, having been born here on August 16, 1869, the son of Ole Hanson Indahl and Gunild (Bagaason) Hanson, natives of Norway. The father was a farmer in Norwav and came to America about 1852. He remained in

Wisconsin and Illinois a short time and in 1856 came to Minne¬ sota, locating in Freeborn county, Bancroft township, where he farmed until his death in 1896. The mother still lives in Albert Lea. The subject of this sketch attended the district schools of Bancroft and later the Luther Academy, of Albert Lea, graduating from the commercial department in 1893. Leaving school, Mr. Hanson clerked in a store for about eight years and then entered the hardware business in partnership with his brother, C. J. Han¬ son, and Frank Hillebrand. They established the firm of Hanson-Hillebrand Hardware Company, continuing in this until 1904. At this time they consolidated with the Hille Hardware Company and incorporated under the firm name of Jewel Hardware Com¬ pany. Mr. Hanson sold out his interests in the fall of 1909. In the year 1903 the subject, with G. A. Olson and Alfred Christopherson, established what is known as the G. A. Olson Manu- facturing Company, manufacturers of farm appliances. Mr. Han¬ son has taken an active part in the business since 1904 and spends his time during the winter months on the road for the firm. Ida Anderson became his wife in 1904, and their home has been blessed with two children - Oren Ellen and Magdalene Louise. Mr. Hanson is an independent voter and attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He makes his residence at ,206 Adams avenue. Mr. Hanson is an up-to-date and progressive business man, and is always interested in the welfare of his home city.

O. C. Hayden, a progressive clothing merchant of Albert Lea, was born in Black Hawk county, Iowa, March 25, 1852, the son of O. M. and Eleanor (Session) Hayden, natives of Connecticut and New Y ork, respectively. The father was a farmer and came to Iowa about 1852, locating in Black Hawk county. He farmed there a number of years and then went to Nebraska, where he entered the clothing business. After being there some fifteen years, he went into Canada, where he conducted a clothing busi¬ ness until the time of his death in 1909. His wife died in 1908. The subject of this sketch attended the district schools of Iowa and went one term to Grinnell Academy in Iowa. Leaving school, he worked on the farm and ran threshing machines. About 1877 he came to Freeborn county, where he farmed and auctioneered about five years, after which Mr.- Hayden entered the mercantile business at Glenville. The next few years he was in business in Albert Lea and Twin Lakes, then going to Duluth, where he was in the commission business. At the end of two years Mr. Hayden established a wholesale grocery in Duluth. In 1890 he sold out this business and came to Albert Lea, going into a general mer¬ chandise business in partnership with YV. F. Gage, the firm name being Gage-Hayden Company. Mr. Hayden was the buyer and manager of the clothing department. In 1902 Mr. Hayden sold out and entered the clothing and shoe business in the Nissen Block and later in the Wedge- Jones Block, where he was president of O. C. Hayden & Co., Inc., a general department store. About 4 908 his stock was burned out and he established another clothing and shoe business. He now has one of the finest ecpiipped stores of its kind in the state and does a most flourishing business. In the year 1873 Mr. Hayden was united in marriage to Lottie Burn¬ ham, daughter of Julius and Julia A. Burnham. To their home have been born three children - Julius Clyde, a lawyer in Escanaba, Alich. ; Wynne, M. D., of Sedan, Kas. ; Victor, who died when eighteen months old. In his political life Mr. Hayden is a Democrat, and he affiliates with the Congregational Church. He is a faithful member of the Masonic and Woodmen fraternities, but never aspired to any public office. His pleasant home is sit¬ uated ut 1102 Ermina street.

C. C. Hansen, one of Albert Lea's progressive grocers, is a native of Denmark, born on September 10, 1867, the son of H. P. and Marie Nelson, both natives of Denmark. They came to America in 1867 and located at Albert Lea. II. P. followed his trade as a blacksmith and farmed at Clark's Grove until 1880, when he removed to Martin county. In 1885 he returned to Albert Lea, and in 1900 retired from active work. He now lives with his son, his wife having died August 17, 1885. The subject of this sketch w as educated in the district schools of Freeborn county. Leaving his studies, he worked on the farm with his father until 1885, when he was employed by a grocery firm in Albert Lea. In 1902 Mr. Hansen established a grocery business in partnership with J. C. Lampert. This partnership was dissolved in March, 1909, Mr. Hansen now being the sole owner of the business. In 1888 he was married to Mary Jensen, daughter of Soren and Anna Jensen, formerly of Clark's Grove, but now of Albert Lea. To their home have been born seven children - Edna, now Mrs. Tlios. V. Shinofield ; Melvin, with his father in business ; Ruby, Ervin, Russell, Elva and Florence, all at home. Mr. Hansen is a Prohibi¬ tionist, and attends the Baptist Church. He is a loyal member of the M. W. A. Lodge, but never aspired to the holding of any public office. His home is situated at 105 First avenue.

Hans C. Hanson, president of the American Gas Machine Com¬ pany, is a native of Denmark, having been born in that country on September 5, 1870, the son of Rasmus and Margaret. The father was a blacksmith in Denmark and followed his trade UP the time of his death, in 1880. The subject of this sketch gained his education in his native land. In 1887 he and his mother came to America and located in Albert Lea, where he fol¬ lowed the blacksmith trade until 1897, when he entered partner¬ ship with C. D. Edwards and manufactured the American gas¬ light machine. Mr. Hanson manufactured them himself on a small scale, and three years later bought out Mr. Edwards and took Thomas IT. Hjort in as a business partner. In 1903 they in¬ corporated, making Mr. Hanson president ; Mr. Hjort, vice-presi¬ dent ; Fred Larson, secretary, and Edward Olson, treasurer. Since their incorporation the company has doubled its capacity every two years. They have just completed a new brick building with 75,000 feet of floor space, at a cost of $100,000, on East Clark street. On October 5, 1899, Mr. Hanson was married to Lena Nelson, daughter of C. Nelson, of Clark's Grove. They have one child - Russell. Mr. Hanson is a Prohibitionist, and attends the Baptist Church. His home is situated at 121 Lake street. He is one of Albert Lea's most progressive citizens and is highly es¬ teemed by all the community.

W. L. Beedle, the superintendent of the water works system, is a native of Winterset county, Iowa, born March 25, 1874, the son of A. C. and Rachel Beedle. They are natives of Iowa and still farm at Madison county in that state. The subject of this sketch attended the graded schools of Iowa, and upon leaving his studies worked as a stationary engineer. He came to Minnesota in 1891 and located in Albert Lea, where he followed his trade until the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. He then joined the Thirteenth Minnesota, Company F. At the close of the war Mr. Beedle came back to Albert Lea and took charge of the engines at the pumping station. Later he was made assistant superintendent and is now superintendent of the system. In the year 1903 he was married to Mabel Lund, of St. Charles, Minn. They have one little girl, Helen. Mr. Beedle is a member of the Yeoman and the Spanish-American War Veterans. In Governor Johnson's first administration he was appointed state boiler in¬ spector of Freeborn county. Mr. Beedle is now city inspector of gas and electric meters. He makes his home at 835 Newton street.

Gustavus W. Barck, M. D., was born in Sweden May 10, 1832, the son of Gustavus 0. and Frederika (Lindquist) Barck. The father was a Swedish Lutheran clergyman and never left his native land. The subject of this sketch received a general and medical education in Sweden, graduating from the medical col¬ lege in 1853, when he came to Boston and practiced his profession for three years.. He served in the army one year as a physician. In 1864 he came to Winona, where he followed his profession three years, after which he removed to Albert Lea, Freeborn county, where he has since practiced medicine, having spent a portion of the time in Freeborn village. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Amelia A. Dunn, daughter of Squire Dunn, of Freeborn village. Seven children have blessed their home, of which only three are now living: Gustavus LT., a resident of Glendo, S. D., where he owns a claim, is postmaster and county superintendent of schools. Horace is in Albert Lea, where he acts as manager for the Skinner, Chamberlain & Co., Florence A. married Fred Brown, a Minneapolis broker. Dr. Barck is a con¬ sistent Democrat, but has paid more attention to his profession than to politics. He has been president of the Medical Society of the county for two years and has also served as health commis¬ sioner for fourteen years and member of the examining board of the pension office. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge Chapter Commandery of Albert Lea since 1873. Dr. Barck owns property in Freeborn village and calls that his home, but has now retired from active practice, only calling occasion¬ ally on an old friend in a professional way. His good wife died May 6th, 1894, at Freeborn village.

C. E. Brainerd, the popular auditor of Freeborn county, is a native of Broome county, New York, where he began life March 23, 1854. His father, James C. Brainerd, was a minister of the gospel; his mother, Elmira Farrington, a native of Pennsylvania. The family came west to Wisconsin in 1854, where they remained until 1874, when they removed to Illinois. Here they stayed about five years and again drifted West to Kansas, where the mother died in 1889 and the father in 1905. C. E. Brainerd was educated at Spring Green Wisconsin High School. After leaving school he followed railroading from 1871 to 1877. Being dissatisfied with this kind of work, he went to Iowa and learned the milling trade, which he folloAved for ten years in that state. In 1883 he came to Minnesota, where he continued in the milling business for four years. At this time the mill in which Mr. Brainerd worked in Albert Lea was destroyed by fire. Deciding to try a change of employment, he formed a partnership with O. S. Stieler and estab¬ lished a meat market, which the firm conducted for four years, when Mr. Brainerd sold his interest to his partner and clerked in a general merchandise store for a year, after which he returned to meat cutting. In the fall of 1900 he was elected city clerk of Albert Lea, in which office he was continued for the next six years, until 1906, when he was elected county auditor, which office he still holds. In 1883 C. E. Brainerd was married to Elizabeth Brown. They have no children. Mr. Brainerd is a genial, publicspirited man and an enthusiastic lodge man, being a member of Masonic Blue Lodge Chapter, Knights of Pythias, Modern Wood¬ men and Elks, and was assistant chief of the Albert Lea Fire Department for twenty years. He has always been an ardent Republican and in 1892 served as treasurer of the city.

Theodore Bell was born in Bancroft township, June 14, 1876. His parents, John and Ingor Bell, were natives of Norway but came to America with their respective parents at an early date, John Bell, having arrived in Wisconsin in 1856, where his family remained two years before coming to Freeborn county, where they located in Rieeland township, and his father did a general farming business until his death in 1888. The mother died in Norway before the removal of the family to America. In the summer of 1867 John Bell started in business for himself by pur¬ chasing a small tract of land which he sold shortly after and bought 160 acres in Bancroft township, having 100 acres under cultivation. He lived on this farm for several years before trading it for city property in Albert Lea, where he made his residence for two years, after which he removed to Marion county and carried on a farming business for ten years. Returning to Pick¬ erel Lake township, Mr. Bell bought 200 acres of land, on which he lived and cultivated until 1903, when he again exchanged the farm for a residence in Albert Lea, where lie still resides with his wife. Air. Bell served his adopted country loyally during the last year of the Civil War in the First Minnesota Heavy Artillery. He has always remained in sympathy with the Republican party and is a faithful member of the Lutheran church. While he has always been interested in public affairs he never aspired to hold public office. Theodore Bell, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the schools of Bancroft township and Martin county and later worked on his father's farm till 1903, when he began work for himself. In 1904 he purchased the grocery, con¬ fectionery and notion business of John Rusfeldt, located at the corner of East Clark and Newton streets, and in 1910 sold a half interest in his business to Emil Johnson, the firm name becoming Bell & Johnson. In June, 1906. Theodore Bell and Lena Wangen were united in marriage. Mrs. Bell is a native of Norway, having come to America in 1902. Their home is glad¬ dened by four children: Joseph, Gladys, Clifford and Thelma. Mr. Bell is an active Republican and a consistent Lutheran, also a member of the Sons of Norway.

Charles T. Helgeson, register of deeds of Freeborn county, was born of Norweigian parents on a farm near Waupun, Wis., Dec. 10, 1869. His boyhood was spent on the farm and he received the usual common school training at the district school. At the age of seventeen young Helgeson entered college with the inten¬ tion of pursuing the regular classical course. He continued his studies for some time, but for lack of funds was obliged to leave before completing his course and return to the farm. Here his life, like that of many other farmers' boys in needy circumstances, was one of hard and unremitting toil. But nothing daunted by the obstacles that lay in his pathway, he finally reentered col¬ lege. Here he worked with diligence and determination born of that quality of courage that has for life's goal a large degree of success and usefulness. But his intense application to his studies and undue exposure brought about a serious illness, and as a result of his sickness and because of scanty means at his com¬ mand, he was obliged to discontinue his work as a student during the next two years. Realizing that his meager resources would not enable him to complete the regular college course within a reasonable time, he finally decided to devote his time and atten¬ tion to commercial studies with a view to fitting himself for an instructor of business methods. Before he gave up the quest for knowledge along this line Mr. Helgerson had received a wide and unusually comprehensive training as will be seen from the list of different educational institutions at which he studied. These included Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; Normal University, Val-

In 1897 Mr. Helgeson located in Albert Lea, which city he has ever since resided in. He first entered into the employ of the Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Later the Consolidated Fire and Marine. Subsequently he acted as the stenographer and confidential secretary of the late Hon. John A. Lovely. It was during his employment by Mr. Lovely that hostilities broke out between the United States and Spain. Mr. Helgeson respon-ded to the call for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company I, Twelfth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He served in the army until the close of the active campaign in Cuba. During a portion of the time of his service in the conflict in which the United States freed from the domination of Spanish tyranny the oppressed Cubans he was detailed as stenographer and special clerk at brigade headquarters. In this work he had personal charge of the morning reports for the several regiments consti¬ tuting the brigade to which he belonged.

At the close of the Spanish War, Mr. Helgeson returned to his home in Albert Lea. He soon accepted a position as principal of the commercial department of Luther Academy and continued in this work for three years. But he was not content to remain in a subordinate position, however worthy it might be, and with characteristic energy he set about to carry out his long cherished plans to found an institution which should be peculiarly his own. In the summer of 1901 he established the Albert Lea Business Col¬ lege. This school has, ever since its inception, been conducted solely upon its merits and has met with merited success and appre¬ ciation.

In 1910 Mr. Helgeson was elected register of deeds of Freeborn county. He continues to fill that position with the same fidelity and success that has marked every endeavor of his life.

Warren Buel, one of Albert Lea's substantial retired citi¬ zens, has a long and varied career, which began at Bergen, Genesee county, New York, December 4, 1825. His parents, Warren and Harriet Buel, were New England bred, the father from Massachusetts, the mother from Connecticut. Warren Buel, Sr., followed farming in New York until 1837, when he removed to Ohio, where he remained on a farm until his death. Mrs. Buel also died in Ohio. The subject of this sketch received his early educa¬ tion in New York and Ohio, completing with a course in the Nor¬ walk Seminary. After leaving college he taught for several years in the city and district schools in different parts of the state. In 1852 he married Mary Deming, a native of Genesee county, New York. The young people decided to try country life and moved to a farm in Ohio, where they lived about six years.

In 1859 they drifted farther west and spent one year on a farm near Ann Arbor, Mich. Selling this farm property, they moved to Jackson, in the same state, where Mr. Buel engaged in the grocery business during the war period. At the close of the war he decided to go still farther west, and sold his grocery business to invest in a drove of sheep which he brought to Steele county, Minnesota, twelve miles from Owatonna, where he remained only one year, when he exchanged his sheep for a farm in Pickerel Lake township. Freeborn county. Here Mr. Buel carried on a general and dairy farming business for twelve years and then exchanged his farm for the city residence which he now occupies and a store building on South Broadway, where he established a grocery business, in which he continued for two years. The grocery business not agreeing with Mr. Buel's health, he sold out to Raymond Bros. & Prentice and turned his attention to real estate, loans, bonds, insurance, etc., and continued along this line till 1907, when he retired, although his reputation for square dealing still forces considerable real estate business upon him. Mr. Buel has always been active and interested in public affairs, was a member of the legislature in 1872, and for many years was vice president of the Albert Lea Building and Loan Association. He was interested in locating a colony on the James river, naming his new town Ashton, but the railroad company refused to cooperate with the town site proprietor and established the town of Redfield on the prairie some distance from Mr. BueUs town of Ashton. He assisted in the organization of the Presbyterian college at Albert Lea and has served the public as a member of the town board and other positions of trust. Mr. Buel is a thorough business man and has always been, active in buying and selling real estate. Being obliged to spend some months in Cali¬ fornia on account of ill health, he engaged in the real estate busi¬ ness in Los Angeles. Although now an elderly man he finds it hard to give up his life-long business habits.

C. R. Fellows, who is employed by the Swan Elevator Com¬ pany, was born in Cooperstown. N. Y., on February 6, 1856, the son of R. R. and Celia Fellows, natives of New YTork and England respectively. The father was a veterinary surgeon and came to M alworth county, Wisconsin, in an early day. He followed his profession up to the time of his death. The mother lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of eighty-five years. The sub¬ ject of this sketch gained his education in the common schools of Wisconsin. When he left school he worked out and came to Minnesota in 1878, locating in Albert Lea. For several years following he worked out on farms and then bought 160 acres in Alden township, where he farmed until 1896. At this time he rented his farm and moved to Albert Lea. Mr. Fellows bought a tract of twelve acres on the north side of Fountain Lake and there has raised fruit and poultry. In 1908 he entered the employment of the Swan Elevator Company and still remains at this work. In 1881 Mr. Fellows was united in marriage to Ella Chamberlain and their home has been blessed with one child, Lottie B., who is bookkeeper for Skinner, Chamberlain Co. Mr. Fellows is a Republican and his family attends the Methodist church. He is a loyal member of the I. 0. 0. F., and has served as town treasurer of Alden township and also -been a member of the town school board. His home is situated at 627 Water street.

J. E. Murtaugh, a postoffice clerk in Albert Lea and the owner of the Casino, was born in Albert Lea township on October 16, 1873, the son of J. W. and Chloe (Knapp) Murtaugh, natives of New York and Ohio respectively, fourth child of a family of thirteen children. J. E. Murtaugh gained his education in the district schools of Albert Lea township and three months in the graded schools of Glenville. At the age of seventeen he came to Albert Lea and entered the employ of Halvorson & Luce on "The Enterprise," at which work he remained for over eight years. He spent several months in Austin on "The Register," then returned to Albert Lea and worked on "The Times." He remained there until 1901, when he took the civil service exam¬ ination and wTas appointed clerk at the postoffice under Y. Gillrup, which position he still occupies. Mr. Murtaugh is the night clerk just now. On April 1, 1910, he went into partnership with Louis Larson and established the Casino, a dancing pavilion, owning eighteen row boats, one large passenger launch and one small launch. In July Mr. Murtaugh bought out Mr. Larson's interest and is now sole owner of the Casino. He gives public dances twice every week in the summer season. On July 3, 1894, he was married to Mathilda Larson, a native of Denmark. She came, with her parents, to this country, locating in Bancroft town¬ ship, where her father still carries on a general farm¬ ing business. Mr. and Mrs. Murtaugh 's home has been blessed with two children: Pearl and Olive. Politically Mr. Murtaugh has affiliated himself with the Republican party. He attends the Presbyterian Church and is an enthusiastic member of the Maccabee Lodge, having been commander for three years and recorder for seven years. Mr. Murtaugh is a substantial citizen of Albert Lea.

Iver Clausen, a retired farmer now residing in the city of Albert Lea, was born in Denmark July 15, 1839. He grew to manhood in his native land and there was educated for a musi¬ cian, becoming a violin player of considerable talent. In May, 1887, Mr. Clausen came to America. He landed in New York and later came to Minnesota, where he settled on a farm in Albert Lea. For several years he was engaged in general farming and also gave music lessons. In 1907 the subject of this sketch sold his farm and since that time he has lived in retirement. He was married in Denmark January, 1861, and to himself and wife six children were born. The wife and mother passed away in 1903. Mr. Clausen belongs to the Lutheran Church.

H. C. Carlson, an able attorney of Albert Lea, was born in Freeborn county February 22, 1872, son of Adolph and Doratliea Carlson, natives of Denmark. He received his boyhood education in the district schools of Riceland township and spent the larger part of his youth with his uncle, Christian Larson, in that township. He graduated from the Albert Lea High School in 1892, and then took a special course of two years in the Uni¬ versity of Minnesota. Subsequently he studied law two years in the office of AY. E. Todd, and then took a one-year course at the Columbia School, Washington, D. C. Upon his return he took up the practice of law with his preceptor and this partner¬ ship continued until Mr. TodcUs death, November 11, 1899. After this Mr. Carlson practiced alone until 1907, when he entered into partnership with H. H. Dunn, the present speaker of the lower house of the Minnesota legislature. Mr. Carlson is president of the Albert Lee school board and votes the Republican ticket. Being of a sociable nature he has allied himself with Albert Lea Lodge, No. 66, K. of P., and Albert Lea Lodge, No. 813, B. P. 0. E. He attends the Episcopal Church, of which his wife is a member. The subject of this sketch was married January 16, 1901, to Mabel Du Toit, of Scliaska, Minn., and this union has been blessed with three bright children: Margaret Mabel, Ruth Elenore and Henry Clay. The family residence is pleasantly located on Park avenue.

Adolph Carlson, now deceased, was prominently identified with the Danish Baptist movement in this county in the earlier da vs. He was born in Denmark, came to America in the sixties and located in La Crosse. Later he came to this state, located in Bath township, this county, and farmed for many years. He was an active religious worker and remained prominent in church work until his death, in 1902. His wife, whose maiden name was Dorathea Carlson, died in 1887.

A. C. Bremer, one of the prosperous farmers of Albert Lea township, was born in Louisiana July 7, 1843. He is the son of Charles and Henrietta (Hunke) Bremer. His parents came to the T nited States in 1835 and settled in Louisiana. His father was a shoemaker by trade and later conducted a shoe store. Still later he became a minister and preached to the negroes. He died of consumption in 1848. His wife died in 1906. The subject of this sketch was educated, in the public schools of Iowa, where his mother settled in 1850. He was the only boy, having: one sister, Julia, now living in Passadena, Cal. In 1863 he removed to Minnesota and took up a homestead in Pickeral Lake township, Freeborn county, where the Clover Creamery now stands. He remained there for twelve years. In 1887 he sold the farm and bought his present 200 acres of land in Albert Lea township, where he has since lived. He carried on very successfully general farming for many years. He has now retired and the conduct and management of the farm has been turned over to his boys. Mr. Bremer was always especially attracted by live stock and dairying and Short Horn cattle, Chester White and Poland China hogs are still the pride of the farm. The farm has a fine house and splendid barns and its improvements and cultivation are a tribute to the years of patient industry bestowed upon its acres by Mr. Bremer.

In 1873 Anna Kluckow, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kluckow, of Pickeral Lake township, became Mrs. A. C. Bremer. Her parents came to Minnesota from Germany in 1872. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Bremer, all of whom are living. They are : Clara, Otto, Emil, August, William, Edward, Henry and Emma. In politics Mr. Bremer is a Republican. He has never held public office. He is a member of the G. A. R. and had cpiite a strenuous war record. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, Third Iowa Cavalry, and served in the South. In 1863 he again enlisted in Company C, Second Minnesota Cavalry and saw service in the Yellowstone- against the Indians. At one time he was one of forty soldiers who were sent to guard and protect 400 emigrant wagons. They were surrounded for nineteen days by the Indians, but reenforcements came and relieved them just as they had given up all hope of being saved from general massacre. He was honorably discharged in 1865 at Fort Snelling and returned home to take up the work on the farm again.

I. Luther Ingbritsen, now engaged in the abstract business in Albert Lea, has taken an active part in the official life of St. Paul and A\ asliington and is one of tlie leading citizens of this city. He was born in Rock county, Wisconsin, December 3, 1864, son of Knud and Sarah (ILopperstad) Ingebrigtson, who brought him to Riceland township, this county, in 1868. There he was reared to manhood, attending the public schools of his neighbor¬ hood. and the high school at Albert Lea. Later he took a course in the Curtiss Business College at Minneapolis. At the age of seventeen he started teaching school and followed this vocation four years in this county. In 1887 he came to Albert Lea, and on June 1, became assistant postmaster under D. K. Stacy, serving until August 6, 1888. Then he was appointed deputy county auditor and remained in this capacity until his election as county auditor, the duties of which office he fulfilled from January, 1899, to January, 1907, being successively reelected. Upon his retire¬ ment from this office he secured the appointment as assistant secretary of the Minnesota senate during the session of 1907. In June of that year he came back to Albert Lea and opened an abstract office. In the session of 1909 he again served as assist¬ ant secretary of the Minnesota senate, and during that session received the appointment as superintendent of the folding room of the house of representatives in the Sixty-first Congress. Upon his return from Washington, April 14, 1911, he resumed his residence in Albert Lea, and on June 1 he again embarked in his present business. Mr. Ingbritsen served one year as secre¬ tary of the Freeborn County Fair, and he was also a member of the first charter commission of the city of Albert Lea. He has not been an extensive ' 'joiner," but is a popular member of the M. W. A. at Albert Lea. The subject of this sketch was married April 7, 1890, in Bancroft township, to Caroline Bottolfsen, born in Bancroft township, February 27, 1867, daughter of Andrew and Irene (Berg) Bottolfsen, natives of Norway. This union has been blessed with three children: Evelyn Cornelia will graduate from the Mankato State Normal School in 1912. She was born December 25, 1890. Irving Stanley was born February 24, 1894, and is a pupil in the Albert Lea High School. Arnold Luther was born April 2, 1901, and is attending the public schools. The family resides at 929 Lake boulevard.

Knud Ingebrigtson was born in Norway and came to America in 1856 at the age of nineteen years. He located first in Rock county, Wisconsin, and was engaged several years in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin as a parochial school teacher. In Rock county he met and married Sarah Hopperstad, who came to America at the age of six years, in about 1846. For a short time after their marriage they remained in Rock county and then moved to A inneshiek county, Iowa, where Knut taught school some three years. In 1868 the family came to Freeborn county and located in section 47, Riceland township, where the parents spent the remainder of their days, Knut doing some teaching, but devoting most of his latter years to farming. The subject of this sketch died December 1, 1902, and his Avife October 14, 1910. In the family were seven children. I. Luther lives in Albert Lea. The Rev. Johan Edward died March 28, 1909. Rev. Carl B. preaches in Billings county, North Dakota. Fllef G. is a mer¬ chant in Minneapolis. Anton C. is a farmer in Aitken county, Minnesota. Tda is the wife of Henry Yogelpohl, of St. Anthony

Albert Engblom, who is of Swedish parentage, was born in Sweden September 11, 1875, son of J. M. and Bertha Engblom, who came to the United States in 1882 and settled in Albert Lea township on a farm adjoining the one which is now their home. They later acquired the land wThere they at present reside. Albert Engblom attended the country schools, and having completed his school work, he began regular work with his father on the farm. He and his father now farm together, the father owning eighty acres and the subject of this sketch forty acres. About 100 of this 120-acre tract are in cultivation, the remainder being chiefly meadow and hay land. They keep Chester White hogs and a number of good Short Horn grade cattle. The subject of this sketch was married to Anna Johnson in December, 1901, and to them two children wrere born : Ruby and Ruben, died at two years and six months. Mr. Engblom is a member of the Swedish Baptist Church. He consistently votes with the Prohi¬ bition party, but is not particularly interested in politics. The farm has been improved and the increasing crops have been grown by the hard work of the owners and the subject of this biography is known as one of the most energetic workers in this locality.

W. S. Carey is of Irish parentage and was born in Watertown, Wis., December 3, 1850. His father and mother, Dennis and Mary (Swift) Carey, came to the United States in 1846 and located in Pennsylvania, where they remained a short time, after which they came to Wisconsin and here engaged in farming until 1871, at which time they moved to Iowa. In 1909 the father died. The widow still survives him at the age of eighty-seven years, at Chester, Iowa. Their son, W. S., subject of this sketch, was educated in the common schools of Wisconsin and later went to Iowa, where he remained but a short time and then came to Albert Lea. Here he settled in 1882 and for seven years was employed on the police force, after which he moved to his present home on the farm of 279 acres, which he owns. Thirty-nine acres of this farm are in Hayward township and the remaining 240 are in Albert Lea. Here Mr. Carey engages in general farming together with stock raising and dairying, preferring Short Horn cattle for this industry. He has raised many hogs to supply the markets and has been most successful with Chester White breed. As chairman of Albert Lea township for eight years and member of the town board Mr. Carey has shown his interest in the welfare of the community and his fourteen years of service as member of the school board proves him a man who has the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. He married Mary E. Phelan, daughter of John Phelan, of Iowa, on January 14, 1880, and this marriage has resulted in nine children : John F., employed in Albert Lea; Gertrude, a teacher in the public school; William E., Terena, Sylvester, Genevieve, Bernard and Leonard at home; Dennis J., now deceased. Mr. Carey belongs to the Democratic party. He is a member of the Catholic Church, Catholic Order of Foresters and A. 0. U. W. He was a stockholder in the Albert Lea Dairy Association, of which he was president for eight years.

Chris Frandsen, a progressive farmer and representative citi¬ zen of Albert Lea township, first saAv the light of day in Den¬ mark November 28, 1847. Twenty-seven years later, in 1872, he emigrated from his native land with his parents, Frands and Mariah (Jensen) Frandsen, and came to the United States. After their arrival in this country they came to Minnesota and located near Albert Lea, where the father, who had followed his trade as a carpenter and contractor for many years in Denmark, now retired from an active life and spent the remainder of his days in peace and comfort. His wife died in 1901 and he survived her for eight years. Chris, the subject of this biography, began his schooling in Denmark and later attended at Geneva, this state, for a term of four months, but since that time he has been a careful reader of instructive literature and so has greatly increased his store of knowledge. He married Erika Anstrum, daughter of Lewis and Christina Anstrum, in June, 1875, and to this marriage eight children have been born: Mamie, at home; Sena, living at Waterloo, Iowa ; William, Emma, Holger, Julius, Mathilda and Herman. On his farm of 137 acres Mr. Frandsen is interested in stock raising and dairying in connection with liis agricultural pursuits and he is one of the patrons of the Albert Lea Cooperative Creamery as well as a stockholder. His inter¬ ests in the educational advancement of the township have been evidenced by his efficient service as member of the school board for a period of sixteen years. He is a Republican in political views and his religious faith is found in the teachings set forth by the Danish Lutheran Church of Albert Lea.

L. C. Goetzke is the son of August and Catherine (Toenges) Goetzke who came from Germany to the United States in the pioneer days and settled near what is now the great city of Chicago. The father followed general farming and spent his best years m this occupation both in the United States and in Canada. At the present time he makes his home with a daughter in Clover, Minn. L. C., the subject of this biography, was born in Cook county, Illinois, April 14, 1868, and at the age of two years he came to Minnesota, where he has since made his home. He began his early education in the public schools of Albert Lea and later attended college at St. Paul Park. He has since engaged in successful farming and he also represented a publishing house for a short time. In 1893 Annie H. Klienke, daughter of Herman Klienke, now deceased, became his wife, and to them a son, Paul L., has been born. On his farm of 160 acres Mr. Goetzke keeps a good herd of dairy cows and disposes of their milk to the local creamery. He is one of the stockholders in the Albert Lea Creamery. He is affiliated with no lodge and is independent in his political views. Aside from serving on the school board at different periods he lias given his best efforts to making his farm profitable and his home one of comfort.

William Goetzke was born in Chicago, Ill., October 8, 1869, son of August and Catherine (Tonges) Goetzke, who came to this country from Germany. They settled in Canada for a short time, after which they moved to Chicago, where the father secured employment in the lumber yards, and in 1870 they came to Minne¬ sota, where their son, "William, received his education. Complet¬ ing his education, he began to work on the farm and has made this his chosen occupation since. He owns 227 acres of land and carries on a general farming and dairying business. He is one of the stockholders in the local creamery, where he disposes of his dairy product. Mary Flindt, daughter of Claus and Annie (Sipple) Flindt, became his wife on October 20, 1898. Mr. Goetzke has made many improvements on his farm and has a fine house and good barns which are a comfort to himself and family and a pleasing point of interest in the locality. Among the various offices which he has held in his township is that of road overseer, in which office he gave general satisfaction. In his political interests Mr. Goetzke has independent views, believing it more important that the proper man should be elected than that the party organization should be supported. He was director on the creamery board of the Albert Lea Creamery and has served as vice president and director in the Farmers' Shipping Associa¬ tion.

G. Lemke is one of the progressive farmers of Albert Lea township. He was born November 1, 1862, in Cook county, Illi¬ nois, and came to Minnesota with his mother in 1870. He spent the earlier portion of his boyhood working on a farm and going to school. Reaching manhood, he purchased 153 acres of land and here has erected all the buildings which now stand on the place. He has also kept about ninety acres of his farm under cultivation and at the present time the prosperous condition of his place is due entirely to his own efforts. Katie Flindt, daughter of Claus and Anna Flindt, early settlers in the county, became the wife of Mr. Lemke on March 17, 1887, and seven children are the result of this union : Fmma, William, Elsie, Mabel, Tillie, Edith and Claus. Mr. Lemke does general farming together with stock raising and dairying. He worships at the Methodist Church and votes independently. His interest in educational matters is evidenced by his service on the school board of which he has been a prominent member. He was for some years a stockholder in the Albert Lea Creamery Association.

D. C. Armstrong, president of the Albert Lea State Bank, and one of the well-known citizens of Albert Lea, was born in Milan, Ohio, November 25, 1868, his father being DeWitt C.

Armstrong. His mother was a sister of Thomas H. and Augustus Armstrong, both of whom had an important part in the upbuilding of Freeborn county. D. C. was reared in his native town, and in 1881 entered the employ of the First National Bank at Frie, Penn. In 1883 he came West at the invitation of his uncle, Thomas H. Armstrong, and located in Albert Lea, enter¬ ing the employ of the old Freeborn County Bank, which his uncle had established. In this employ the subject of this sketch acted as collector and had charge of the elevators which the bank operated. In 1894 he became secretary and treasurer of the Albert Lea Milling Co. and remained in this position until 1902, when he accepted the cashiership of the then newly organized Albert Lea State Bank. In 1909 he became its president. Mr. Armstrong is a Republican in politics, has served as a member of the city council from the First Ward, and has been assistant treasurer of the Minnesota State Fair as well as treasurer of the Freeborn County Fair. He is president of the Business Men's League, has held various offices in the Presbyterian Church and is treasurer and trustee of the Albert Lea College. Mr. Arm¬ strong was married in 1892 to Anna Hibbs, daughter of D. R. P. Ilibbs, and to this union have been born two children, Clare H.

Martin Blacklin, president and manager of the Albert Lea Corset Company, was born in Black Earth, Wis., on April 4, 1870, the son of Austin and Julia Blacklin, natives of Norway. They came to America in the early days and located in Wisconsin.

1 he subject of this sketch came to Albert Lea when eight years of age and lived with an uncle. He was educated in the public schools and in the high school of Albert Lea. Upon leaving school he worked in the Case Corset Company for sixteen years. In 1902 he organized a stock company and established the Albert Lea Corset Company. Mr. Blacklin employs about seventy-five hands and runs from sixty-five dozen upwards per day. In the year 1901 the subject was united in marriage to Emily Benson. Mr. Blacklin is an independent voter, a member of the Masons, K. of P., in w^hich lodge he has held office for seventeen years.

John E. Skinner

He is also a member of the Elks, U. C. T. and Royal Arcanum. Mr. Blacklin has served on the city school board for three years. He owns his pleasant home on Fountain street.

A. 0. Bakken, one of the most prosperous and progressive farmers of Albert Lea township, was born in Norway October 17, 1853. His parents, Ole Bakken and Kari (Enstad) Bakken, came to the United States in 1866 and located in Iowa, where Mr. Bakken worked as a carpenter and mason. In 1870 he removed to Freeborn county, where he purchased land and established a home and farm. Here he died in 1876. His wife survived him many years, until 1908. Of the ten children which were born to them six are still living : A. 0. Bakken, Rachel, Alf, Metliias, Ingri and Petra. A. 0. Bakken, the subject of this sketch, has 440 acres of fine land, 350 of which are under the splendid culti¬ vation of its owner. In 1882 he married Olay a Stovern, and fifteen children have been born to them, eleven of whom are now living: Oswald, Albert, Rudolph, Frithjof (deceased), George (deceased), Laura, Selmer (deceased), Florence, Alma, Olga, Gerhard (deceased), Dwight, Freida and Hjalmar. Mr. Bakken is a first-class, all-around farmer, keeps forty-one fine grade cattle and sells his cream to the cooperative creamery at Albert Lea, of which he is a stockholder. He knows the value of thoroughbred stock and raises some of the finest Poland China hogs in the township. The Bakken home is one of the finest in this section, having all the modern improvements. All of these evidences of prosperity Mr. Bakken attributes to hard work. He is a Republican and a county optionist, and is interested in educational advancement, as is evidenced by his position on the board of St. Olaf College, at Northfield. Religiously Mr. Bakken is connected with the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. He served as clerk of the toAvn of Albert Lea one year and is at present vice-president of the Manchester Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

John E. Skinner, for several years connected with the pros¬ perous firm of Skinner, Chamberlain & Co. as department man¬ ager, is one of the substantial business men of Albert Lea, and an honored veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Skinner is a native of the Empire state, born in Ticonderoga, Essex Co., New York, September 6, 1837. He received such education as the primitive schools of his time and neighborhood afforded, and spent his youth and early manhood on a Yrork state farm. In the early sixties he watched with interest the discussions which led to the Civil War, and resolved that in case of an open rupture between the North and South he would take up arms in defense of the Union. The outbreak of hostilities found him at Sun Prairie, Wis., and after setting his affairs to rights there and marches, skirmishes and campaigns, and demonstrated his cour¬ age at the important battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River, Vicksburg and Sabins Crossroads. In 1865, at the close of the war he was discharged at Shrevesport, Tex., and mustered out at Madison, V is., after which he returned to Sun Prairie in the latter state. Later, in July, 1865, he came to Freeborn county, to which place his parents, John P. and Polly (Bisby) Skinner, both now deceased, had immigrated during the first year of the Civil YYar. Upon his arrival here, the subject of this sketch clerked for a while, and later engaged in carpenter work and farming. At one time he engaged in the milling busi¬ ness in Albert Lea, buying and selling grain in considerable quantities. He assumed his position with the Skinner, Chamberlain A: ( o., at their organization. Of late years, Mr. Skinner has practically retired from active business, although he is still often at the store, and his advice and assistance are greatly appreciated there. He was town clerk for seven years, member of school board several years and member of the town board of supervisors a number of years. For many years Mr. Skinner has been actively identified with Robson Post, No. 5, G. A. R. He was married in 1^66 to Jane Gardner, and this union has been blessed with four children: Frank, Fargo, N. D.; Bert, manager of the Skinner, Chamberlain & Co., of Albert Lea; Lottie, wife of V illiam Chamberlain, vice president Skinner, Chamberlain & Co.,

Samuel Sherman Edwards, one of Albert Lea's oldest citizens, is a native of Watertown, Conn., where his parents, Charles Gooclv in Edwards and Sarah Maria (Foot) Edwards resided. They v<o(- descendants of English families the genealogical record dating back to 1635, the ancestors coining to this country and settling in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Samuel Sherman Edwards, the subject of this sketch, came to Albert Lea July 3, 1865 and soon after established a photograph business, buildmg on Lot 11, Block 22, Broadway, and successfully conducted this business over thirty years. At this time he became interested m the organization, as a stockholder and director, in what is now the Albert Lea Light & Power Co.; first with his brother, C. G, and afterward with his brother, G. C, of Bridgeport'

( onn. In 18/1 Mr. Edwards was united in marriage to Bertha Maria Lunde, a native of Norway, who came to this country and to Freeborn county in 1869. Their children are Marie Elvira, ami commercial man, Russell is a solicitor and bookkeeper, both for the Albert Lea Light & Power Co. Marie, wife of Lesley S. Whitcomb, is deceased. At the present time Mr. Edwards is . engaged in the real estate business and is interested in all that makes for the advancement of Albert Lea, which has for so many years been his home. He is a member of .the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges and has served both orders in official capacities. ITe was a member of the first organization of singers in the city and has continued to assist in the musical advancement of the city. The children of the family are all musicians. Mr. Edwards has three grandchildren, Marie and Beth Whitcomb, and Cath¬ erine, daughter of his son Charles, who married Alta Hess. Catherine died June 27, 1911, aged two years and eleven months.

0. Andersen, one of Albert Lea's up-to-date merchant tailors, was born in Denmark, March 26, 1869. He is the son of Andrew Larsen and Elsie Hansen who lived and died in their native land. Mr. Andersen received his education at Denmark, there grew to manhood, after which he learned the tailoring trade. The subject of this sketch came to the United States in 1889, locating in Albert Lea, where he continued to work at his trade of tailoring until 1905, when he established his present thriving business. 1893 Mr. Andersen was united in marriage to Rikke Clausen, daughter of Iver Clausen. They have five children: Arnold, Esther, Raymond, Helen and Albert. The Andersen residence is 407 East 3rd street. Mr. Andersen is a life-long Republican but very independent in his voting. He is a public spirited man and has been a member of the city council, and is a member of English Lutheran church.

Andrew Boyum, an Albert Lea tailor, was born in Norway on May 9, 1877, the son of Ingebrit and Syneva Boyum. The father was a farmer in Norway until his death. The mother now lives in Adams, Minn. The subject of this sketch attended school in his native land, and when fifteen years old, set sail for America with his mother. They located in Black Earth, Wis., where Andrew went to school and wTorked out on a farm, after which he went to Mt. Horeb, Wis., there learned the tailor trade. In 1896, they came to Minnesota, locating in Adams, Minn., where he worked in a general store for about two years, after which he came to Albert Lea (1898) and went to work in a tailor shop. In 1903, Mr. Boyum entered partnership with H. A. Hanson and established a tailoring business. This partnership was dissolved at the end of one year and a half. Mr. Boyum bought out Mr. Hanson's interests and now carries on an up-todate tailor shop on West Clark street. He was formerly located at 109 East Clark street. In 1905, Mr. Boyum married Ause Bagiev of Riceland township, they have one son, Ivan G., born

Fe bur ary 28, 1911. Mr. Boyum is a Republican and attends the Trinity Lutheran church. He belongs to the Sons of Norway and is a Mason. His residence is located over his tailoring estab¬ lishment. He is a member of the Business Men's League of Albert Lea.

Claus H. Flindt is one of the substantial citizens of Albert Lea. With earnest perseverance he worked for the good of the county, developing his farm and serving in township office. His good 'wife has been an able helpmeet in all his undertakings, and they have reared a family which is much respected in the com¬ munity. Together Mr. and Mrs. Flindt are spending their de¬ clining ^eais in Albert Lea, reaping the fruits of a well deserved rest after so many years of patient toil and industrious endeavor. Claus H. Flindt was born in Germany, January 9, 1829, and in that country received his education. In May, 1855 he came to America and after spending a summer in New York, he located in Davenport, Iowa, for the winter. In the spring of 1856 he moved to Winona, then a small town, and there remained ten years. His residence in Freeborn county dates from 1866, in which year he came to Manchester township and acquired 160 aties. This land he improved, and on it sucessfully conducted general farming, gradually increasing his holdings until he was the owner of 490 acres of good land. Mr. Flindt 's ability was recognized at once, and during practically his entire stay in the township he served on the board of supervisors, being chair¬ man of that body for several years. While living in Manchester township Mr. Flindt helped to organize the Manchester Co-operati\ e ( leamerv. and upon its organization was chosen manager, v hich position he held for five years. He also served for many terms as treasurer of his school district. In 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Flindt retired, and since then they have made their home in a pleasant residence which they purchased at 410 Court street. Mr. blindt is a Republican in politics and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont. He has been a stockholder in the First National Bank of Albert Lea since its organization, and has also served as one of the directors. The subject of this sketch was married at W inona. July 24, 1860. to Anna Walburga, who was born in Get many, November 16. 1840, and came to America in 1855. This union has been blessed with eleven children.' of whom ten are living. Clara is the wife of Abraham Young, of Buffalo Lake, Minn. William lives in Spencer, Iowa. Katherine is the wife of Gus. Lemke. of Pickerel Lake, this county. John married Lillian Dills and is now dead. Frank lives in Colorado. Emma is the wife of John Lampert, of Washington. Josephine married Her¬ man Schuknecht, of LaGrange, Ill. Edward lives in Manchester township, this county. Mary is the wife of William Goetzke. of

Me. And Mes. Claus H. Flindt

Albert Lea township, this county. Anna and Ida are teachers in Albert Lea schools. The family faith is that of the German Methodist Episcopal church.

0. F. Stieler was born in Germany, December 3, 1863, and left the shores of his native land to seek his fortune in a new country in 1881. He came to America and settled in Alden township, Minnesota, where he worked in a meat shop for two years, after which he spent a short time in Wells. He then went to Albert Lea and was employed by the Brunden Brothers, large meat dealers. Three years later he worked for C. Richardson remain¬ ing with them for some time. He then opened a butcher shop in partnership with C. E. Brainard and two years later bought out his partner's interest and for the following sixteen years conducted the business on his own responsibility. His brother then purchased the business and Mr. Steiler moved to his farm where he resides at the present time. In 1887 he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Elizabeth Kaemmer, daughter of John Kaemmer a retired farmer of this county, to them have been born live children: Harold, Walter and Maxamillion; Helen Mary and Lawrence are dead. Mr. Steiler has eighty acres of land under careful cultivation and his house is modern in every re¬ spect, having been remodeled by him. His property is only one-half mile from the city limits of Albert Lea, thus giving his children the advantages of education offered in the public schools of that city. He is a member of the M. W. A. lodge, 835, of Albert Lea, also belongs to the Elks Lodge of that city, and is a Yeoman. He has ever been an industrious man and owes all he has at the present time to his own hard work, a* fact of which he is justly proud.

John A. Gustaveson, a liveryman of Albert Lea, was born in Sweden in 1870, the son of Isaac and Bengta Gustaveson. John A. came to America in the year 1881 and located in Albert Lea township at New Denmark. His parents came to the LTnited States in 1888, they remained in Albert Lea township about one year and then bought a farm in Alden township, where the father farmed until 1903. He then retired and came to still lives in Albert Lea. The subject of this sketch attended the schools of Freeborn and Faribault counties. Leaving school, he worked out on different farms. In the year 1888 John came to Albert Lea and clerked in a grocery store for three years. He established a livery business where the Hotel Albert now stands, in 1891 and continued there until 1908. He then built a brick building on the corner of Main and Newton streets. On July 7, 1910, Mr. Gustafson suffered a severe fire. However, he was fortunate in not losing any horses, though he lost several sleighs, etc. At this time, Hr. Gustaveson rebuilt and now carries on an up-to-date livery. The subject was married in 1899 to Lena Quenvold, daughter of Ilans Quenvold of Ellendale. They have one child, Ann Jeanette. Mr. Gustaveson in his political life is a Republican and attends the Lutheran church. He is a faithful member of the Elks, K. of P., I. 0. O. F. and M. W. A., and has served as alderman from third ward for several years. At the present time he is on the school board, upon which board he has served six years. Mr. Gustaveson has been assistant chief of lire department for the past eleven years, and is now serving on the park board. Mr. Gustaveson lives at 110 St. Mary street.

John G. Godley, an honored veteran of the Civil AVar, and for a good many years a farmer in Albert Lea township, was born in Lincolnshire, England, November 24, 1837, son of Thomas and Ann Godley, farmers of that shire. John G. spent his early youth in England, attended school there, and was a bookkeeper in his native place for some two and a half years. In 1854 he came to America, lived at Jamaica, Long Island, a year, and then stayed a short time in Chemung county, New York. In 1855 he located in Richland City, Wis., and there remained two years. He dates his residence in Freeborn county from 1857, when he came to Albert Lea township and laid claim to land in section

!<s'. Later he returned to Wisconsin. In 1860 lie again came to his claim, and was engaged in farming in 1862 when the war broke out. He then enlisted in Co. C, 5th Minn. Yol. Inf., and became chief clerk in the quartermaster's department. At the close of the war Mr. Godley returned to Albert Lea, and resumed farming, acquiring in time 240 acres of splendid land south of the city. Here he lived and prospered until 1895. After the passing of these years, Air. Godley and his wife moved to the city of Albert Lea where they purchased the beautiful home on Fountain Lake known as "Linden Terrace." In this charming home they are spending their retiring years. Air. Godley is a Democrat, and a member of Robson Post, No. 5, G. A. R. He and his good wife are faithful attendants of the Presbyterian church. The subject of this sketch was married April 15, 1868, to Afaigai et Slater, who was born in Lancastershire, England, Alarcli 19, 1843, came to America 1854. They were married at the brides home in Bancroft township, this county, and this union has been blessed with one daughter, Anna M. She is the wife of Rev. J. W. Countermine. They live at Des Aloines, Iowa, and have one child, Ruth Godley Countermine.

A. U. Mayland, probate judge of Albert Lea, was born on the 281 h of November, 1864, in Goodhue county, Alinnesota, the son of L. A. and Uni (Thorsness) Alayland, both natives of Norway. They came to Wisconsin, mother in 1848, father in 1846, where they were married and farmed until 1864, then came to Goodhue county, Minnesota, and in the spring of 1864 moved to Wanamingo township, where they lived until they died. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of Goodhue County. He took the preparatory course at Carleton college, Northfield, Minn., and the classical and law courses at the State University. After completing his education, he went to Okla¬ homa, Kay county, in 1893. He located at Ponca City, where he remained for one and one-half years, at the end of which time he returned to Goodhue county. He stayed at home for a short time at the time of his father's death. Mr. Mayland then went to Minneapolis, where he practiced law for a short time, and in 1896 established a law practice in Albert Lea, which practice he still continues. In 1909 he was made Probate Judge, and he served as county attorney from 1901 until 1905. Mr. Mayland is a Republican in his political life, and a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and M. W. A. lodges. In the year 1901, he was mar¬ ried to Ella J. Sorenson, daughter of S. P. and Alice (Gunder¬ son) Sorenson. At the time of their marriage, Mr. Sorenson was postmaster of Albert Lea. He is now in business in the city of Duluth. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mayland has been made happy by two children - Vivian L. and Sevena A. He is a loyal member of the Lutheran Church, being one of the trustees, and member of the church council. Mr. Mayland owns considerable city property, and is one of Albert Lea's most substantial and progressive citizens. He lives at 425 East Third street.

George W. Peterson, one of Albert Lea's successful business men, began life in Freeborn county, September 25, 1875. His parents, C. F. and Mary (Jorgenson) Peterson, came to America from Denmark in 1869, and obtained land in Clark's Grove, where they made their home and improved their farm until recently. They are now living in New Denmark and enjoying the fruits of their more active years. Seven children came to their home. George, the subject of this sketch, received his early education in the public schools of Freeborn county, and after¬ ward followed farming for a period of five years. He then came to Albert Lea, where he clerked in a clothing store for three years. Mr. Peterson, after this, formed a co-partnership with his brother, P. August, known as Peterson Brothers' Hardware Company. In this line they continued for ten years, then sold the regular hardware interests, but George retained the imple¬ ment and International Harvester business. Mr. Peterson is now doing a flourishing business. In 1897, George W. Peterson mar¬ ried Esther C. Peterson, daughter of Charles Peterson. Two daughters, Valda and Helen, and one son, George Wallace, have been welcomed to their home. Mr. Peterson and his brother also own the building in which is located the Albert Lea Auto Company and Garage. Ilis home is on the corner of Washington and Water streets. In the business life of Albert Lea Air. Peter¬ son is an active and public spirited factor, an independent voter and an all round successful man.

0. C. Styve, an estimable and well known citizen and farmer, was born in this county January 21, 1875, son of Ole and Ingeborg Bottolfson Styve. He attended the public schools and in them acquired his primary education, after which he was a student in the Academy in Albert Lea and later in the University of Minnesota. He then went to Decorah, Iowa, and completed a course in Luther College, in 1900. Returning home he engaged in farming and assisted his father in making many improvements on their farm. Here at the present time he follows farming, having 148 acres of land under cultivation. He also raises stock and is interested in dairying. Louise Jordahl, daughter of Ole Jordahl, one of the earliest settlers, now deceased, became the wife of Mr. Styve, June 12, 1907, and they are the parents of one child, Alton. Mr. Styve has many business interests which have prevented his mingling actively in politics though he votes the Republican ticket. He is a stockholder in Albert Lea Co-Operative Creamery, and he owns a popular summer resort, known as Conev Island. His farm, situated on the northern side of Fountain lake, is one of the well cared for and improved farms in that locality. He attends the Lutheran Church, but belongs to no lodges.

Ole 0. Styve, now deceased, was born in Norway in 1842. He came to America in 1850, located in Dane county, Wisconsin for four years, then to Decorah, Iowa, for three years, and, in 1857, located in Bancroft township, where he acquired land and worked at farming. December 20, 1868, he married Ingeborg Bottolfson, daughter of G. and Annie P. (Wange) Bottolfson. Mr. and Mrs. Bottolfson were old settlers of the township and came to this locality in 1855, when there were but two families living here, and these two had arrived but eight days before the Bottolfson family. These were the real pioneer days in the state, and many were the hardships which those people endured. In a dugout were the first few years of their life in this locality spent, and later the log cabin, which Mr. Bottolfson erected, was considered a fine dwelling, and the best residence in this part of the country. Very different were the surroundings of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Styve, for the country was more thickly settled at the time of their marriage, and they were better prepared to meet and overcome the difficulties incident to pioneer life at that time, profiting by the experiences of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Styve were parents of eleven children: Lucy A.,

Gertrude L., Oscar C., Gilbert B., Peter B., Alice M., Joseph E., and Isabella are living and three are deceased. Mr. Styve fought through the war, entering the combat in Company K, 5th Wiscon¬ sin Volunteer Infantry Army of the Potomac. When the war was ended he returned to his home in Bancroft and resumed farming. For years he served in all the offices of this township and the remainder of his life was spent in forwarding the inter¬ ests of others, giving assistance where needed and advancing the general welfare of his community. He was summoned, by death January 13, 1905. His widow now makes her home with her son Oscar.

H. C. Hansen, who conducts the Star Marble Works, was born on August 28, 1871, at Wells, Faribault county, and came to Albert Lea, at the age of two years, with his parents, Lars and Trena Hansen, natives of Denmark. They came to the United States in the early days and settled in Martin county. They came to Albert Lea in 1874, when Mr. Hansen, Sr., engaged in the marble and granite business until 1901; at that time he retired from active life and has since lived in retirement at Oakwood Park. His son, H. C., the subject of this sketch, succeeded his father in the marble works at the old place of business on the corner of Pearl and Broadway. In the year 1901, H. C. Hansen was married to Rena Hansen, daughter of Jens and Mary Anna Hansen, the former a farmer in this county. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hansen are the parents of two children - Mildred and Arthur. Mr. Hansen is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Danish Lutheran Church and the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge. The subject lives at 409 Euclid street. Mr. Hansen is a member of Albert Lea Protective Game Association.

Soren K. Swenson, the progressive president of the Albert Lea Gas Light Company, was born in New Sweden, Minn., on May 25, 1879, the son of Swen and Kristi (Knudson) Swenson, both natives of Norway. They came to America in 1859, locat¬ ing in New Sweden, where the father farmed until the time of nis death in 1905. The mother still lives on the old farm in New Sweden. Soren attended district schools in New Sweden and also followed his studies at Luther. Academy, Albert Lea, for three years. Upon leaving school he was employed by Ramson Bros. Wholesale Grocers, now succeeded by the Western Grocer Company. In 1902, he went into partnership with P. C. Johnson and established the P. C. Johnson Clothing Company, remaining in this business for one and one-half years. At the end of this time Mr. Swenson went in with the American Gas Machine Company, and in the second year in their employ was named secretary of the company, which position he filled for some time. Leaving this position, he organized the Albert Lea

Oas Light Company, which company manufactures gasoline light¬ ing apparatus. Mr. Swenson was united in marriage on April 16, 1902, to Emeline Ellen Rogers, born at Albert Lea, Febru¬ ary 28, 1879, daughter of Nicholas and Katherine (Flynn) Rogers, natives of Ireland. Their union has been blessed with two children, Roger J. and Robert B. Mr. Swenson is politically a Republican, and affiliates with the Catholic Church. He is a loyal member of the Royal Arcanum, U. C. T., Elks, Knights of uolumbus, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He owns his comfortable home at 616 West Fountain street, and is alwavs willing to promote Albert Lea's best interests. Mr. Swenson was elected Grand Regent of the Royal Arcanum, April, 1911, for one year. He is a member of the Business Men's League of Albert Lea.

P. W. Nobel, one of the prominent citizens of Albert Lea township was born in Denmark on October 31, 1844. His parents were Carl E. and Sophia Seventsen, who passed their lives in their native land. Mr. Nobel was educated in Denmark, and when he had reached manhood's estate he decided to leave the home of his boyhood and seek his fortune in a new country. Upon arriving in the United States, he spent six months in New York, after which he went to Racine, Wis., and worked in a sawmill, and at different occupations whereby he could earn his living. He came to Minnesota in 1869, and settled in Albert Lea, where he acquired some land and began to farm. In 1888, he had accumulated enough money to purchase a farm of his own, which he did, and he has made many improvements on his property and carries on general and dairy farming. He married Carrie Petersen, a daughter of Peter and Christina (Jensen) Petersen, on February 12, 1878; and to them have been born three children : Carl Edward, deceased ; Walter, works the home farm, and Emelia is at home. Mr. Nobel has occupied many responsible offices in his township, he is now clerk of the town board and has held this office for the last nineteen years, he has also been town assessor. He is secretary of the Albert Lea Co-Operative Creamery and a stockholder in this institution. He affiliates with the Republican party, and is a member of the Danish Lutheran Church. He owes his prosperity to his years of industry and good management, and he is respected by those with whom he has associated, either in social or business affairs. Has been clerk of his school district for thirty-five years.

Bernt Johnson, who is of Danish birth and parentage, was born May 2, 1860, son of Sever and Mary Johnson. The family came to America in 1883, landing in Philadelphia, and settled in Waseka county, Minnesota, where the subject of this sketch worked out by the month for eight years. He then came to Rieeland, where for six years he rented land and farmed. At the end of this time he bought 160 acres in sections 7 and 8, Moscow, where he still resides. Fie does general farming and keeps a good herd of dairy cattle.* In May, 1886, he married Mary Sorson, who died January 4, 1906. To them were born nine children, of which three are dead. Those living are: Nora, Hattie, Dagmer, Arthur, Hartve, Myrtle. Mr. Johnson and his present wife, Mary, were married in 1909. In politics Mr. John¬ son is a Republican, but has never aspired to public office. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and an active worker.

N. 0. Nelson was born in Freeman township November 25, 1868, and is the son of John and Julia Nelson, who came to this country from Norway in 1853. In 1856 they came to Freeborn county and settled in Freeman township where they did general farming on land which they homesteaded, they remained here until 1893, and then moved to North wood, Iowa, for about two years after which they went to Glenville and worked a farm of forty acres for two years ; here they were not contented and decided to try their fortune in Tennessee, but after staying there for a few years they returned to Northwood, and they have since made their home there. Their son, N. 0., the subject of this sketch attended the common schools of Freeman township, and after leaving school he farmed for two years then went to North Dakota, remaining there about a year and a half after which he returned to Freeman township and worked for a few months, and then he went back to Northwood, and there he purchased a harness shop which proved an unsatisfactory invest¬ ment ; this he sold in two years. He returned to his father's farm and rented it, remaining on it for seven years, after which he did general farming in Worth county, Iowa, for five years, and then he purchased his father's farm in Freeman township, and he does general farming here and keeps a fine grade of Holstein cattle. In 1890, Mr. Nelson married Christina Christian¬ sen, of worth county. To them have been born five children: Caspar J., Guyda M., Ella N., Gaylord C., and Inez N. In politics Mr. Nelson supports the principles of the Republican party. Fie is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and has held many responsible offices in his township, was census enumerator in 1910, is treasurer of the school district ; he was also president of the Freeman Dairy Association for two years.

O. A. Hammer is one of the leading citizens of Freeborn county, and will ever live in the history of this part of the state by reason of his fourteen years' efficient service as member of the board of county commissioners, serving as chairman four years. An able presiding officer, and possessed of hard headed common sense, his administrative duties have contributed to the same management of county affairs. Of Viking ancestry, he was born in Norway, December 11, 1842, son of Erick and Ingebar (Gulgrandson) Hammer, who were unostentatious and respected residents of Norway before coming to America. 0. A. Hammer came to America as a youth, received a good common school education. During a part of his early manhood he was a railway mail agent on the Minneapolis & St. Louis, and on the Burlington & Cedar Rapids, the latter of which is now the Chicago & Rock Island. Since 1885 he has been a farmer in Albert Lea township, where he has achieved great success at general farming. Mr. Hammer is a studious reader, and is well informed on all the current matters of the day, being also an historical investigator who has taken considerable interest in the facts of the earlv Scandinavian settlements in Minesota. His interest in modern education is shown by his service for twenty-five years as clerk of school district 107. The subject of this sketch was married in I;s82 to ( aroline Dahl, a daughter of Ole Dahl, also natives of Norway.

Erick Hammer, for many years a resident of Albert Lea township, was born in Norway, and there married Ingebar Gulbrandson. About 1865 they came to Freeborn county, and settled two miles from the city of Albert Lea. There they became sub¬ stantial residents, and farmed the remainder of their lives. Erick died in 1890. His wife died in 1895.

Ole A. Korstad, whose parents, Andrew and Ingre Korstad, came from Norway to America in 1862, was born in Houston county, Minnesota, November 8, 1862. When he was three years old the family moved to Freeman township, Minnesota, and there accpiired land which they developed and improved, making for themselves a comfortable home and carrying on general farming. Ole K., subject of this biography attended the country school near Lis home and worked with his father on the farm, where work is so necessary and idleness hardly known. When his father died in 1908, he came into full possession of the home and farm, and lias followed the work which his father conducted successfully for so many years. Mr. Korstad keeps a fine herd of short-horn and Aberdeen Angus cattle, he also raises many hogs, w hieh yield him a profitable income. In politics he votes with the Republican party, and he worships at the Lutheran ( hurch. He is interested in the Freeman Dairy Association, and owns stock in this company.

E. K. Flaskerud, who for thirty years has been assessor in k reeman township, is a native of Norway, and was born July 20, 1841. son of Knute and Annie Flaskerud, the former of whom was a farmer and died in Norway, the latter also lived in Norway till death. E. K. received a common school education in Norway and later learned the shoe trade, which he followed until he emigrated to America, in 1869. He first located in Calmer, Iowa, where he worked at his trade for a time, then he came to Freeborn county to visit a brother, who lived near Twin Lakes, and was so well pleased with the country that he purchased forty acres and farmed. To his forty acres he added, as oppor¬ tunity offered, until he now has 200 acres, and here until 1908, he followed general farming and stock raising. He kept a good grade of short-horn cattle and mixed breeds of hogs. Since 1908 he has rented his land and has given his time to other lines of business. He purchased a store which he conducted two years while he was postmaster at Knatvold, but later sold out to his son-in-law, H. G. Nagel. In 1869 he married Caroline Stronstod, who is a native of Norway, and this union has been blessed with six children, two of whom, Edward and Carrie are deceased, the former having died in 1901, and the latter in 1908. Christian is at home; Oliva is now Mrs. H. G. Nagel; Annie lives in Freeman; Theodore is conducting a general store and elevator at Arm¬ strong, Freeborn county. Mr. Flaskerud is an active member of the Lutheran Church. He is a Republican, and has been a member of the town board two years, school clerk since 1872, and is also treasurer of the Freeman Dairy Association, in which he is a stock holder. It is in his work as assessor, since 1881. that he has shown the rare good judgment and care taking business ability for which he is well known and highly esteemed.

G. W. Wadsworth, is a native of this county, having been born in Freeman township November 28, 1869, son of W. Wads¬ worth, a veteran of the Civil War. His boyhood was passed in acquiring knowledge in the country schools and on the farm. In 1897 he assumed the entire charge of a farm for himself, which is located in sections 9, 10 and 16, and comprises 160 acres. He is now actively engaged in general farming and dairy¬ ing, keeping a valuable dairy herd of Shorthorn cows. He also raises pure bred Poland China hogs and Percheon horses, and cultivates about 70 acres of his land. He selected as his life's companion, Clara Fisher, a daughter of Jacob Fisher, formerly of Iowa, but now a resident of Mower county, this state, and they were married in 1897 ; to them one son, Harry J., has been born. Mr. Wadsworth is a member of the Republican party, and has been elected to serve as school clerk for the past six years. He is a stockholder in the Freeman Co-Operative Creamery, and he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and also to the Yeomen. He is an enterprising and industrious citizen, whose progressive ideas have made him sucessful in his chosen work of farming.

of Richard and Mary Pye Wadsworth. The subject of this sketch received his schooling in England, and followed farming as soon as In* left school. In 1854 he migrated to America, first settling in Vermont. But the spirit of adventure was upon him and with it the desire for larger opportunities than the East afforded, and he sought the new and untried West. In 1856 he came to Minnesota and located a homestead in Albert Lea township, Freeborn county, which he sold some months later and purchased land in Freeman township, the same year - 1856. Erecting a log cabin on the land, he went to work with the courage of the early pioneer and cleared and cultivated the farm until the outbreak of the Civil War, in 1861. He then en¬ listed in Company C, Fifth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer In¬ fantry. After serving two and a half years he received his honorable discharge and returned to his farm. In the vears that followed, by his steady industry and energy, he gradually accumulated more of the fertile soil of Freeborn township until he found himself the owner of 520 acres. Out of this he gave each of his two sons a farm of 160 acres. He still has 200 acres which he rents and from which he receives an income to provide for the wants of his retired life. Mr. Wadsworth was married on March 7, 1857, to Sarah, the daughter of John Freeman, who located in Freeman township in 1856, and for whom the township was named. Mrs. Wadsworth died April 27, 1898. Six children blessed the Wadsworth home. Tliev are: Joseph, a farmer, living in Freeman township; George, a farmer, living in the same township; Elizabeth Ward, residing in Cali¬ fornia; Mary Paxton lives in Mason City, Iowa; Agnes, who keeps house for her father, and Ada (Smith) died August 20, P'tn. Mr. V ads worth is a Republican in politics, and a member of tne Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Albert Lea, and of the G. A. R. He has served with ability on the town board a number of years and also on the school board.

J. L. Wadsworth, one of the prosperous farmers of Freeborn county, who is fortunate enough to own 160 acres of its fertile soil, was born August 29th. 1862. He is a native of the county and is the son of AY. AVadsworth. He was educated in the district schools of Freeman township. Arriving at manhood's estate he worked with his father on the farm until 1895. In that year he bought a quarter section of his own in section 15 ot h reeman township and since that time has carried on general farming. He has paid special attention to dairying and the rais¬ ing of fine hogs and cattle. He takes great pride in his thorough¬ bred Shorthorns and Poland China hogs. He has sixty acres under the plow, and the balance of the farm is devoted to pasture. Mr. Wadsworth was married in 1890 to Katherine Herzog. Three children have blessed the home, one of which died in infancy. The two living children are Hazel and Frank. He is a Republican in politics, and is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Yeoman. He has served on the school board, and at the present time is treasurer of the township.