Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 2 of 13)

G98 Histoky Of Goodhue County

which he purchased. He continues to own the farm. During the days of his activity he was chairman and assessor of the township of Belvidere, and since removing to Red Wing has served one term as a member of the city council. He also has a military record. At the last call for volunteers, he enlisted in the Union army, in January, 1864, under Captain Carney and Colonel Colvill. He was mustered in at Nashville, Tenn., as a corporal in Company I, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, and did garrison duty at Chattanooga. Tenn.. until mustered out at Nashville, Tenn.. in September, 1865. He is a Democrat in polities, and belongs to the Lutheran Church. Mr. Johnson was married May 6, 1870, at Belvidere. to Christina Amundson, of that township, daughter of Christ and Regnaa (Simonson) Amundson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1861 and located in Belvidere, where both ended their days. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been born six children - Charles, born in 1870. died in 1887; Clara married Andrew Anderson, of Goodhue township, this county; Alma married Austin Everson, of Mazeppa, Minn.: Hannah married John Otterson, now deceased, and lives with her parents; tnga and ( larence also live at home.

William Thomas Llewellyn, Led Wing, carpenter and contractor, now deceased, was born in Wales. England, May 22, L833, son of John and Mary Elizabeth (Beavers) Llewellyn, who spent the entire span of their years in thai locality. William T. received his early education and grew to young manhood in his native town, also working in early youth ;is a carpenter. After coming to this country he lived in New York city and Cleveland, (>.. until the outbreak of the Civil War; when he placed his life at the command of his adopted country. He enlisted in Company < '. First Ohio Light Artillery (Ohio Battery), for three months, under Captain Pelton, being mustered ou1 July 27, 1861, at Columbus, O. He re-enlisted for three years' service under Captain Louis Heekman. in Company K, First Ohio Volunteer Infantry. September 15, 1861, and was mustered out September sergeanl under Captain William Eckles. He participated in all the battles of his regiment, and acquitted himself as a brave and efficient soldier on all occasions. His brother. John, met his death in the bloody carnage in the Shenandoah Valley, having been a private in Co. A.. 14th New .jersey Vol. Inf.. First Brigade. Third Division, Army of the Potomac. He is buried in Grave 1133 at the Arlington National Cemetery. After the war. "William T. came to Red AVing and worked at his trade as carpenter, also doing general contracting. For fourteen years he was employed with the firm of Daniels and Stevens, ,-is foreman on a number of important contracts, and was in charge of the wood work of the

Bed Wing Sewer Pipe works Factory A. when he was taken with a stroke of paralysis, and was incapacitated from work until his death December 1, 1903. Mrs. Llewellyn now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Reckner, at 1038 South Park street, this city. INI r. Llewellyn, who served ten years as a fireman, was much interested in the passage of the firemen's relief bill by the state, and was a life member of the Firemen's State Relief Association. He was street commissioner for nearly eight years, and was a member of the Odd Fellows, the United. Workmen, and the G. A. R. "William T. Llewellyn was married May 4, 1865, in Jefferson comity. Pennsylvania, to Judith Yeoman, daughter of ( 'harles and Martha (Beers) Yeoman, the former of whom died May 30, 1896. The mother now lives in Trenton township, Wisconsin, at the noble old age of eighty-six, and still in the full possession of all her faculties. The oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn is Mattie E., married to Carl Reckner, foreman of factory A at the Red Wing sewer pipe factory, where he has been employed some sixteen years. Mr. Reckner was a member of Company G, 13th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and saw active service in the Philippines., being promoted from corporal to sergeant. To Mr. and Mrs. Reckner has been born one daughter, Gladys Catherine, born July 3, 1894, a pupil in the Red AVing public schools.

Carl N. Lien, Red Wing, who has a long and honorable record of public office holding in this and Ramsey counties, is the son of Nils G. and Martha (Holm) Lien, natives of NorwTay. The mother came to America in 1852 and located in AVinneshiek county. Iowa. The father came a year later and settled in Manitowoc, Wis. They were married at Decorah, Iowa, in 1856, and in the spring of the following year came to Warsaw, this county, where the father carried on general farming until his death, in 1901. His widow followed him to the grave two years later. Carl N. attended the public schools and took a course in the Li#heran College at Decorah, Iowa. After a course at Northfield. Minn., at St. Olaf's College, he completed his schooling with a business training in the Curtiss Business College at St. Paul. Thus, well equipped with a classical and business education, he started out in life for himself. Between 1879 and 1889 he was justice of the peaee, assessor and township chairman, and town clerk in WTarsaw, and in 1883-85 was enrolling clerk in the house of representatives. From October, 1885, to June, 1886, he was transcribing clerk in the office of the United States surveyor-general, at St. Paul. He was then elected county auditor of Goodhue county, and from January, 1890, to January 4, 1909, served honorably and continuously in that position. Mr. Lien was married April 24. 1878, to Mary E.

Johnson, who was educated in Carleton College and St. Olaf's College, at Northfield, Minn. She also taught school six years, four years in Iowa and two years in Goodhue county. This union has been blessed with eight children. Amanda, born July 2!), 1879, married Elias Rachie, and lives at "Willmar, Minn. Clara M., born October 30, 1880, married Ole J. Olson, a contractor and builder, of Sioux Falls, S. D. Anna married Edward Lidberg, of Red Wing. She was born September 11, 1882. Nels \\. born August 1, 1881. is deputy auditor of the county. Mabel ('., born October 23, 1886, and Julia, born September 9, 1889, are graduates of the Red Wing high school. Conrad, born October 4, 1892, died December 31, 1893, and Carl, born December 31, 1894, died April 14, 1896. The family faith is that of St. Peter's Evangelical church, and Mr. Lien votes the Republican ticket. During the years 1908-09 Mr. Lien has been teaching penmanship in the Ka\ Wing Seminary.

Isaac Lauver. whose name is inseparably connected with the early history of Red Wing, was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1832, son of Michael Lauver, a tailor by trade, ;m occupation which he followed until failing sight made it necessary for him to seek other business. In his later days he moved -to Lena. 111., and Lived with his son until May, 1871, when he died. Of the nine children in the family, Elizabeth, Anna, Sarah, Mary, William, Lewis. Isaac, Solomon and Joseph, the only one si ill living is the subject of this sketch. Isaac Lauver received his education in his native county, and after leaving school look up carpenter and joiner work, which he has since followed. He moved to Lena, 111., in July, 1855, and worked in the factory of Manning & Paterson: manufacturers of reapers and mowers, who were located near that place. Three months later he came to Red Wing and took up his trade, also doing general contracting. During nine years of his life he was foreman for Simmons & Daniels. In 1900 a cataract of the eyes compelled his retirement from active work. In%857 Mr. Lauver was brought into prominence in connection with the Spirit Lake massacre. On March 31 of that year, in company with William Granger, W. AY. DeKay, George Huntington and a Mr. Patten, he went to the lake and investigated the massacre, a full account of which is found elsewhere in this history. Returning, the party reached Red Wing toward the end of August. Mr. Lauver enlisted in the Civil War October 10, 1861, and re-enlisted January 1, 1864. being promoted from private to corporal, and then to sergeant. He served in Company E, 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, under Clinton Gurnee, Edward L. Baker, \V. W. DeKay and George W. Knight, and was badly wounded at Fichburg Woods, being confined in the hospital in Arkansas fifteen days, after which he was removed to the convalescent eamp, subsequently being granted a month's furlough, during which he came to Red Wing, landing- June 9, 1862. He thru returned to the army, which he joined at Pine Bluff, Ark., August 7. While on the way to Little Hock, by boat, he narrowly escaped imprisonment or death at the hands of the bands of rebels infesting the banks of the river. He was discharged at Duvall's Bluff, and then resumed his trade in Red Wing. Isaac Lauver was married August 16, 1866, to Helen Swanson, daughter of Ole Swanson. To this union were born four children: Augusta and Minnie are deceased; Lillian and Clyde live at home. The family faith is that of the Methodisl Kpiscopal church.

Carl Alfred Lovgren, one of the successful dentists of Red Wing, is a native born son of this city, having first seen the light of day July 11, 1879. He received his education* in the public and high schools, and was graduated in 1901 from the Chicago < allege of Dental Surgery. At once, after receiving his diploma, he opened an office at Ellsworth, Wis., and there practiced with considerable success, in the meantime gaining tnueh experience and adding to his store of knowdedge. November 15, 1907, he came back to Red Wing, and in December of the same year opened an office in the Gladstone block, where he has nicely furnished and well equipped rooms, enjoying a wide patronage, including many of his former patients in Ellsworth. Dr. Lovgren is a Republican in political affiliation and a member of the Foresters and Woodmen, as well as of the blue lodge of Masonry, belonging to River Falls chapter, Xo. 45, R. A. M., and Red Wing commandery, No. 10. He was married June 15, 1904, to Laura Jane Fleming, of Emerald, Wis., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Phillips) Fleming, the former of whom was a lumberman and conducted a saw7 mill until his death, in February, 1908. The mother is still living. Barnard Lovgren, father of C. A. Lovgren. was born in Sweden. The mother, Ellen Sanderson Lovgren, was born in New York state. After coming to Red Wing, the father, wdio is now deceased, wras for a number of years a member of the firm of Friedrich, Kempe & Co. The mother still makes her home in Red Wing. Dr. and Mrs. Lovgren attend the Episcopal church.

Lewis P. Alexander, wdio for several years was chief train dispatcher of the local branch of the Great Western, with headquarters at Red Wing, first saw the light of day in Morrison, Whiteside county, Illinois, son of Horace and Irene Alexander. The father was a veteran of the Civil War, his occupation being that of wagon painter and decorator. He died in Chicago in 1881. After the death of his mother, at Morrison, 111., in 1875,

Lewis P. went to live with his grandmother, and received his education in the schools of his neighborhood, near Cedar Rapid*, Iowa. He worked on a farm in the same locality until twentyone years of age. His first railroad experience was as a telegraph operator for the Chicago & Northwestern. In 1893 he accepted a similar position with the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern, and was later promoted to the position of train dispatcher. In 1903 he was appointed chief train dispatcher at Red Wing, which position he efficiently and honorably filled. Mr. Alexander is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the AVoodmen and the Yeomen. He was married February 28, 1895, to Rilla Thompson, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of James C. and Angeline (Fritz) Thompson. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander has been blessed with two children: Mervin L.. born April 13, 1896. and Firmin L.. born December 5, 1900. Both children atten*d the public schools. Mervin L., the elder son, is a clever musician, and plays firsl and second cornet in the Military band. The family worships at the Presbyterian church.

Gisle J. Kyllingstad, manager of the Goodhue County Abstract Company. Red Wing, has seen life in three continents - Africa, Knrope and North America. He is one of the very few people now living in the United Stales who was born in Africa, his natal place having been ai the mission station in Eschowe, Zululand, where he firsl saw Hie light of day June. 13, 1870. His. parents. John L. and Anne M. (Hansen) Kyllingstad. were natives of Norway. They went to South Africa as missionaries in 1863, and pursued their labors of love and faith in thai country until 1879. They then returned to Norway, and in 1881 came to America, John L. Kyllingstad having received an appointment as a professor in the Red Wing Seminary. After a year's service there he again resumed his work as teacher and preacher, until 1890, when failing health caused him to retire. He died at Red Wing August 7, 1890, and his widow now makes her home with her son, Gisle -7. Gisle J. received his early education at the mission station in Zululand, and in Norway, also attending the Red Wing public schools. In 1888 he graduated from the Red Wing Seminary, then engaged in bookkeeping until 1902. Subsequently, for four years, he engaged in the retail coal business in this city, and in 1906 sold out and accepted his present position. Mr. Kyllingstad is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran church. He also affiliates with the Rod Men. He is unmarried. Of his two brothers and one sister, Bertha N. lives in Red Wing, John A. M. at Lexington, Miss., and Peter A. at Minneapolis.

of Delaware, who afterward moved to Hartford county, Maryland, where the father carried on fanning until his death. The mother is still living in that county, at the age of eighty-four years. J. G. received his education in the public schools, and remained on the farm with his father until reaching his majority, at which time he went to Kansas and took up land in Sedgwick county, where he farmed until coming to Red Wing in 1883. He purchased 165 acres and carried on farming and dairying until his retirement in 1901. He was married in 1874 to Lizzie Arthur, of York county, Pennsylvania, daughter of Nicholas Arthur, of that county. To this union have been born three children. Olive is the wife of George Gove, engineer on the Great AYestern railroad. Harry F. conducts the home farm, and in connection with this manages a milk depot in Red Wing, where he handles dairy products and sells ice cream, confectionery, fruit and the like. Elsie, the youngest daughter, lives at ho??3e. For several years past Mr. Derickson has spent his winters in Hot Springs, Ark. He is highly esteemed and well liked.

Jesse Mclntire, one of the most prominent men of pioneer Red Wing, was born in Springfield, Mass., August 25, 1821, and there received his boyhood education. At the age of twentytwo years, October 23, 1813, he married Caroline Parker, and together they went to Windsor, Vt., where they remained until 1S56. Three years of life there strengthened them in their determination to seek life amid the wider opportunities of a newer country, and in 1856 they came to Red Wing, then a little settlement under the shadow of Barn bluff. Here the family has since been located. Soon after settling in Red Wing he engaged in the general merchandise business with T. B. Sheldon, under the firm name of Mclntire & Sheldon. In 1861 the partnership was dissolved and the stock sold. Four years later, 1865, in company with a number of friends, he organized the First National bank, and served either as its cashier or president during the entire period of time from that year until the fall of 1905, Avhen he retired from business. His wife died in the winter of 1906, and he followed her to the grave September 3, 1907, having passed his eighty-sixth birthday. At the time of his death it was well written of him: "Mr. Mclntire came here in the very early days of the Red Wing settlement and did not relax his hold on business affairs or in the daily life of those about him until 1905. He was in the prime of life when he eame to Red Wing, and that he for nearly fifty years maintained his place as one of the prominent business men of the city indicates something of the force and character of the man. He was a good business man, successful in the best sense, a success built upon personal integrity and maintained by straightforward and fair dealing with all with whom he had to do through a long business career. But he was more than a business man. He was a most kindly neighbor, and as a citizen, loyal to all the best interests of the city. He was a member of the board of managers of. the State Training School for many years, served on the board of education for a long time, and has been a member of the city council. In all these positions he was efficient and faithful. He helped to organize Christ church and for many years past was one of its vestrymen. He was also a member of Red Wing lodge, No. 8, A. F. & A. M. Conservative by nature, even-tempered and gentle in manner, he was a gentleman of the old school. He came here from New England, as one of that group of men, many of whom have passed beyond and a few of whom still remain, who have helped to indelibly impress upon the civic life of Red "Wing something of those high mihI enduring qualities that are associated with that section." The name of Mclntire is perpetuated by two sons - Henry P. and Frederick J.

Swan Olson, a well known resident of Vasa, now living in retirement at Red Wing, Avas a prominent man in the former township for many years. He served as supervisor of the town, is treasurer of the Swedish Lutheran church and as president of the Farmers' Insurance Company, of Vasa. Mr. Olson was born in Sweden June 28, 1827, a son of Olla and Kirsti Nelson, natives- «']' that country. His early education was received in the schools of Sweden, where he started in life as a farmer. In the late fifties he came to America, located in Vasa township, purchased 160 acres of government land, added to this until he owned 310 Htes. and carried on general farming for many years. Like the other pioneers of his day, he broke the land, reclaimed his farm from the native prairie and built a comfortable home. In 1891 he sold fifty acres of his land and retained the rest. One year previous to this'he purchased a home on Walnut street, in Red W7ing, where in 1891 he moved, renting his large farm to other parties. In 1892 he purchased the Charles Spates farm. Aside from his holdings in Goodhue county, he owns 800 acres in Idaho, now occupied by his sons. Mr. Olson was married in Sweden, in 1853, to Carrie Anderson, by whom he had four children: Martha, born October 9. 1853, now of Seattle. Wash.; Ellen, born October 6. 1857. now of Featherstone township ; Andrew, born February 3, 1860. now of Idaho ; and Olof, born October 24, 1861. now engaged in railroading. After the death of his first wife, in 1861, Mr. Olson was married in 1862 to Anna Bennett, by whom he has fifteen children: Caroline, born

Wellington J. Phillips, Red Wing, photographer, was born at Fort Madison. Iowa, July 7. 1872. His parents were John and Helen (Brown) Phillips, the former a native of Baltimore, Md.. and the latter of England. John Phillips learned the business of photography at a time when that profession was comparatively in its infancy and the modern inventions and improvements along these lines were unknown. Later he moved to Burlington, Iowa, and became a conductor on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad. An accident received in a wreck incapacitated him for this employment, and in 1870 he again took up photography, opening a studio in Lake City, Minn. In 1880 his place of business was destroyed by the great fire which visited that city that vear, and in 1881 he came to Red Wing, and continued in the business ten years. In 1891 he became conductor on the Dnlnth, Red "Wing & Southern railroad, on the run from Red Wing to Rochester. In 1895 failing health overtook him and he was forced to retire. He is now police judge at Stanley. Wis. AYellington J. received his education, first in the Nazarene convent at Lake City, and after coming to Red Wing with the family also studied in the convent here, afterward finishing at high school. Choosing business instead of college, he studied photography and at once started in business for himself. He does excellent and artistic work and has a large trade. He has just completed on Third street a new building, in which he has one of the handsomest and most modern studios in the Northwest. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Episcopal church. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and for six years served in the Minnesota National Guards, a member of Company G. Mr. Phillips was married February 12. 1896, at Clinton. Mo., to Mary L. Brooke, of Bristol, Va., daughter of the Rev. Pendleton and Caroline (Bunting) Brooke, of Norfolk. Va. Her father died in March. 1898. and her mother resides at Seattle. Wash. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have been born five children: Eleanor L.. April 4,

Theron B. McCord was a prominent man in the early commercial activities of Red Wing, and is still remembered with respect by the older residents, although he moved away in the early seventies. He was born at Granville, 111., August 18, 1830, son of William McCord. His early education was received in the schools of Illinois, and he worked in that state for a time, coming to Red Wing in the middle fifties. After several years' employment with Mclntire & Sheldon, the pioneer merchants, he became connected with the potteries. In 1873 he moved with his family to Royalton, Wis., and there he entered into the general mercantile business, which he continued until his death, August 20, 1893, becoming one of the prominent citizens of that place. In 1896 Mrs. McCord returned to Red Wing, where she now makes her home, at 722 Bush street. Mr. McCord was a Republican in politics, and for four years served as register of deeds in Goodhue county. He was also a veteran of the Civil War. having served three years in Company D, 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. In fraternal association he was a Mason. Mr. McCord was married ai Red Wing June 10. 1867, to Ellen M. Grannis, daughter of Sidney S. and Sarah (Howe) Grannis, whose sketch appears in this volume. To this union was born one son. Sidney <;.. November 26, 1868. He married Laura Vasburg, of Waupaca, Wis.. August 12, 1893. Of their five children, three are living and two are dead. Mary G. was born August 11, 1897. Kennel h and Catherine, twins, were born August 18, 1900, and the latter died the same day. Theodore and Robert, twins, were born November 6, 1904, and the latter died November 5, 1905.

Robert W. Putnam, son of W. II. Putnam, is one of the younger men of this city whose name is already becoming associated with movements which tend toward the civic improvement of Red Wing. He is a native born son of the city, having first seen the light of day September 26, 1880. As a boy he attended first the graded and then the high schools, and in 1898-9!) worked a year in the bank of Pierce, Simmons <v. Co., later graduating from the state university in 1903. His first business venture away from,home was as a clerk in the Swedish American bank, of Minneapolis, one year, after which he entered the bank of Pierce, Simmons & Co., of Red Wing, as assistant cashier, becoming cashier in January, 1908. Mr. Putnam is a college fraternity man, a member of the city board of public works and also of the Commercial Club. He has been much interested in the Y. M. C. A. movement.

county, October 26, 1867, a scion of old New England slock. His parents, 11. and Violetta E. (Ellsworth) Perkins, left New England in the later fifties and located on a farm in the county of Goodhue, coming to Red Wing in the early seventies. Here The father was engaged in several business ventures, continuing his connection with same until his death. The mother now makes her home in Boston. Mass. Alfred received his education in the public schools of Red Wine-, farmed five years at Featherstone, engaged in the livery business at Red Wing for a time, and then returned to Featherstone again. In 1895 he removed to Hartland. Pierce county. Wisconsin, and followed farming there until 1900, after which he entered the employ of the government as rural mail clerk. He died April 15, 1906. Thus cut off in the prime of manhood, there is doubtless much that he would have accomplished had he lived man's allotted span of days. His life was characterized by hard work and family devotion, and his death was a distinct bereavement to the community as well as to his loving family. He was a Republican in politics, a communicant of the Episcopal church and a member of the Modern Workmen. Mr. Perkins was married April 24, 1889, at Burnside. Minn., to Jennie W. Purdy, daughter of David and Mary F. (Rolfe) Purdy, natives of New York. They came to Minnesota in 1864 and located on a farm in Goodhue township, where they remained for some time, after which they retired and moved to Red Wing, where the father died. The mother died May 19, 1905. To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Perkins Mere born three children: Harry H., born August 1. 1892; Burton T., born October 14, 1896; and Genevieve, born September 19, 1897. The family residence is at 1604 West Sixth street.

Marshall T. Perkins, Red Wing liveryman, was born in Featherstone township November 28, 1862. His parents, H. and Violet E. (Ellsworth) Perkins, came from Maine, their native state, in the late fifties, and purchased a farm in Featherstone, where Harston carried on farming extensively until some time in the seventies. He then came to Red Wing, became interested to a greater or less extent in several business ventures, and died in July, 1899. His wife now makes her home in Boston, Mass. Marshall T. received his education in the schools of his neighhorhood, and kept books for his father two years after leaving school. He then for ten years engaged in farming in Featherstone township, on his own account. Following this he made his first venture in the livery business, running a livery and sale si able at Red Wing for three years. He then again returned to. Featherstone and farmed five years. In 1906 he opened his present livery at 319 Plum street, which he has since successfully conducted, being a good judge of horse flesh and a fair- minded business man. He is a Republican in politics, and while at Featherstone served as constable and justice of the peace on several occasions. Mr. Perkins was married March 17, 1884, at Red Wing, to Anna R. Purdy, daughter of David and Mary Frances (Rolfe) Purdy, natives of New York state. They came tn America in 1864, and located on a .farm in Goodhue township, where they remained for some time, after which they retired and moved to Red Wing, where the mother died. The father is also deceased. To Marshall T. and Anna R. Perkins were born nine children: Edward W.. Nina ('.. Edna E., Frances Y.. Ada A.. Marjorie ('.. Delta. Doris and Lawrence. Frances Y. is a milliner at St. Paul. The rest live in Red Wing, the four youngest being at home. The mother of these children died at Red Wing May 13, L903, and Mr. Perkins was married again, at Red Wing, August 27. FHK to Lulu M. Ilarn. of this city.

John C. Pfeiffer, veteran of tin' Civil War and of the Indian outbreak in Minnesota, now eabinel maker for the Red Wing Manufacturing Company, has the unusual record of having worked for over a quarter of a century at tin- same bench and in the same employ. He was horn March 1. L837, a son of Carl Pfeiffer, a native of Germany. Carl went to Sweden in 1820, and there married Inda Nordling, a native of that country. After arriving in Sweden. Carl Pfeiffer had charge of a large estate and remained at this vocation until his death, in 1868. Tims, born of German and Swedish parentage, John C. received his education in the Swedish schools and then learned the cabinet making trade, following this until 1858, when lie entered the army for two years. While in the army he heard many stories of the success which his fellow countrymen were attaining in the American Northwest, and in 1861 he decided to try his fortunes in this country himself. His first location was at Lake City. .Minn., where he arrived in the spring of 1861. The country was soon in the throes of the great Civil War, and Mr. Pfeiffer 's soldier blood stirred within him as he heard the stories of the conflict. Accordingly, in the fall of that year he came to Red AVine and September 21, 1861. enlisted in Company D, 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, which was mustered in at Fort Snelling October 1. 18(11. with Captain Hans Mattson and Colonel C. C. Lester. January 1. 1864, he re-enlisted and served until September 16, 1865. making in all four years of service. During the last year he was promoted to corporal. Mr. Pfeiffer was captured at Murfreesboro, Term.. July 13, 1862, but was held in captivity only a short time. At the Indian outbreak he was sent north to Minnesota, and participated in the battle of Wood Lake. September 23. 1862. In January, 1863, he was again sent south with his company, first going to Cairo, 111., and thence to Columbus, Ky.. He participated in the battles of the siege of Vicksburg, and was detailed to the hat levy of the 11th Ohio Artillery during the battle of Little Rock, September 10, 1868. Corporal Pfeiffer was never wounded, bu1 as the result of a fever contracted at Pine Bluff during the fall of 1864 he lost his hearing-, an affliction which he has borne since that date. After the war he returned to Red AVing, and on October 20, 1865, left for a trip to his native land. July 14, 1866, he again arrived in this city, bringing with him Ins mother. Stair building and carpentering occupied his attention until 1S74, during which time he erected his present residence. In 1884 he resumed his former trade of cabinet making, and entered the factory of the Red Wing Manufacturing Company, where he has been for the past twenty-five years. He belongs to the A. E. Welch post, G. A. R., No. 75, subscribes to the Lutheran. faith, and in politics is an independent Republican. Mr. Pfeiffer was married at Red Wing November 1!). 1867, to Alice Olson, daughter of Haken and Hannah Olson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1854, locating at St. Charles, 111., until May 5, 1855, when they came to Red AVing, where the father followed his trade of cabinet making until 1878. when he retired. The father died January 5. 1898. and the mother January 4. 1856. Mrs. Pfeiffer was born in Sweden March 15. 1846, and has borne to her husband six children: Rosemund E.. born October 1. 1868, died October 16, 1880; Arnold A., horn May 20, 1871, died February 23, 1872; Hannah At., horn December 17. 1872. died January 2. 1908. She was the wife of Rev. J. J. Clemmons, now of La Crosse, AVis., to whom she bore one daughter, Alice Marie. Henry J., born September 14, 1875, married Josie Whittemore, of Elk River, Minn., and is now assistant cashier in the bank at Havana, N. D. Alice E.. horn February 28, 1880, died October 28, 1887. Carl E., horn April 8, 1886. is a dentist at Ashton, 111.

John Peterson, Sr., who was the victim of a tragedy while preserving the peace and order of the city, will long be held in honored memory by the people of Red AVing. He was born May 30, 1856. at Wintrosa, near the city of Oreboro, in Sweden, and came to America in February, 1881, locating at once in Red Wing. He worked for a while on the railroad, then entered the employ of the city and in 1893 was appointed a member of the police force. In this capacity he served faithfully and with valor, being on several occasions the acting chief. He was doing active duty when at 9:10 on the evening of January 14. 1907. occurred the sad events which resulted in his death. The story of the affair is told more fully in the general history of Red Wing appearing in this volume. It is sufficient to say here that one August Bloom, a former Red Wing barber, man- aged to escape from the asylum at Rochester, where he had been confined, and returned to his home here. Although notified by the Red Wing authorities, the Rochester officials failed to come after their patient, and the Red Wing police decided that on account of threats that Bloom had made he should be locked up. On the evening in question he was located in the Sibley hotel. Accompanied by Mr. Peterson, Chief James Daily entered the waiting room of the hotel. Almost before the chief could speak the crazed man opened fire with a revolver, and a terrible struggle ensued, during which both the chief and Officer Peterson received fatal wounds. Bloom escaped, but was captured by a posse several hours later at East Red Wing. Mr. Peterson and the chief were taken to a hospital. A special train, ordered by Red Wing citizens, brought a physician from St. Paul, and everything possible was done to save the men's lives. It was found that the bullet which wounded Mr. Peterson passed through his left side into the bowels, finding lodgment in the skin about an inch from the navel. An operation was performed by Dr. Rodger, of Si. Paul, assisted by local surgeons, but these efforts were unavailing. Mr. Peterson was conscious to the last. He bade his family a fond farewell, expressed greal concern for the welfare of his chief and passed away January Hi, 1007, at 5:30. The chief also died. When the funeral look place the entire city went into mourning, the merchants closed their places of business and draped their windows in mourning. The Rev. Mr. Darling, of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral sermon, Inking for his texl the words. -'Deep .-alleth unto deep." Before coining to this country Mr. Peterson served three years in the standing army of Sweden. He was married April 20, 1881, to A\im Johnson, by whom he had five children: John H., 1882 Arthur E.. 1884; Ann II.. 1886; Harold Y., 1890, and Edna F., 1893.

John II. Peterson, son of the above, was educated in the public schools of Red Wing and attended the night sessions of the Red Wing Business College. He then clerked in several stores and later entered the employ of the Red Wing Gas, Light & Power Company, for which company he has now worked seven years, being the assistant manager. In addition to this, he is one of the proprietors of the Model Laundry. Mr. Peterson is a popular club and fraternity man. He was one of the organizers of the Florodora Club and served as its secretary ten years. He is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order and also belongs to the United Workmen, for which order he has been a delegate to several state conventions. He is a Democrat in politics.

does u large business in Red "Wing and many other cities, employing about thirty people. Aside from general laundry work, a specialty is made of cleaning carpets and lace curtains.

Ann H. Peterson is bookkeeper and stenographer for S. B. Foot & Co. Harold V. does newspaper and clerical work, and Edna F. has just graduated from the Red Wing high school.

Ernest Render, one of the substantial German citizens of Red Wing, was born in Neufeldt, Germany, June 21, 1849, son of Jurgen and Maria (Quast) Rehder, also natives of Germany. The father was a blacksmith and shipbuilder and worked at those trades until coming to America in 1872. He first located in Featherstone township, and there resumed his trade as a blacksmith, continuing in this occupation until 1880, when he retired and came to Red Wing, where he remained for the rest of his life. He passed to his eternal reward February 18, 1893, and was followed by his wife July 1, 1894. Ernest received his education in the schools of his native land, and supplemented this with a. few months' training in the American schools after arriving in Goodhue. Before coming to America he worked for a time as a blacksmith, and after landing here in 1871 worked <m a farm a short time for his uncle. In 1873 he came to Red "Wing, and again took up blaeksmi thing. The following year he started work in a general store, in which employ he continued until 1882, when he engaged in the general store business with his brother-in-law, Mr. Gerken, under the firm name of Gerken & Rehder, until 1886. In that year he started on the road as a salesman for a grocery firm, but after a year and a half again became a clerk in a store. In 1890 he engaged in business for himself, continuing this enterprise until 1896. Three years ago, in 1906, he accepted a position as superintendent of the elevator in the Goodhue County National Bank building, a position he still occupies, being known far and wide for his genial spirit and accommodating disposition. Mr. Rehder was married September 23, 1876, at Red Wing, to Maria Augustine, a native of Germany and daughter of Claus and Ingel Tobaben. Her mother died in the old country in 1860, and her father came to America in 1870, and located in Hay Creek, where he farmed until his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Rehder have been born nine children, all of whom have attained excellent standing in the community and among their associates. Crala M., born July 21, 1877, married J. "W. Schmidt, of Chicago, and has one daughter, Gretchen. Margaret J., born May 30, 1879, is a stenographer at the La Grange mills. Ernest H., born June 13, 1881, is a bookkeeper at the Union Stoneware Company. Lydia A., born March 30, 1883, married Otto P. Albreeht, of St. Paul, and has one child, Paul. Rudolf G., born September 3, 1885, is teller in the Good- line County National bank and first lieutenant of Company G, Minnesota National Guard. Frederick AY., born July 13, 1887, is a jeweler, optician and engraver. John, born July 30, 1890, is a student in the State University. Emil A., born November 26, 1891, is a student in the Red Wing high school, and Ruth H., born December 25. 1897, is a pupil in the public schools. Air. Render is a staunch Republican and has served the city one term as alderman. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran church.

Herman Risch, who has charge of the printing department of the State Training School, has given general satisfaction in that position, possessing that combination of tact, discipline and genuine interest in his work which is so necessary in training boys of the type found at that institution. He was born June 20, 1851, son of Conrad F. and Caroline (Steinhof) Risch, both natives of Hanover, Germany. The father was a preacher of the Lutheran faith, and devoted his life to the cause of religion. He came to America in 1848, and located firsl in Warrick county, Indiana, where his labors as a minister of the gospel were blessed with an abundanl harvest, baler he took charge of the Lutheran church al Huntingburg, Ind.. and there preached for many years, later being assigned successively to Evansville and Kellerville, both in Indiana. In the late sixties failing eyesight forced his retirement from the active ministry, and he returned to Huntingburg, where lie still continued, so far as his health and eyesigb.1 permitted, to follow bis chosen work, often acting as a supply on various occasions in various neighboring pulpits. He died in 1891 and his wife in 1894. Herman attended the schools of his neighborhood and then went to work for the Huntingburg "Signal." This was the first paper in that village, and still exists under the same name. Tn 1875 he went to St. Louis, Mo., and on April 23, 1876, landed for the firsl time in Red Wing, which was to be his home in later years. Prom shortly after that date until 1881 he worked in a store at Frontenac, this comity, and from 1881 to 1884 he pursued a similar occupation in Crookston, Minn. Again returning to Frontenac, be farmed for three years. In the spring of 1888 he had an opportunity to return to the newspaper business, his interest in' which he had not allowed to die out during his years of other work. Consequently he entered the office of the Red Wing "Argus," with which he remained until 1891. He then started in business for himself as editor and proprietor of a German paper whjch he called the "Teutonia." In 1903 he moved the plant to Zumbro Falls. Wabasha county, and edited the Zumbro Falls "Afessenger. " In the spring of 1904 he received the appointment and accepted his present position as the instructor in the printing department of the State Training School, being also the editor of the paper "The Riverside," which is issued by the boys of that institution. Mr. Risch was married December 16, 1879, at Prontenac, to Caroline Priedrichs, a native of Germany, daughter of Christian and Sophia (Schmidt) Friedriehs, the former of whom died in 1884. The mother now makes her home will) her daughter, Mrs. Risch. To Mr. and Mrs. Risch have been born three children: Conrad, born at Frontenae. November 7. 1880; Theodore, born at Crookston, .Minn.. November 28, 1882, and Julia, born at Red Wing. October 1-1. 1891. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church. Conrad, the oldest son, joined Company G. 13th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and left St. Paul with that company May 13, 1898, for San. Francisco, thence going to the Philippines. lie served until mustered ont in October, 1899. In 1900 he again enlisted, this time in the 23rd United States Volunteers, going again to Manila. After two more years of service he returned with the regiment to Fort Crook. Neb., until the following July, when he received an appointment as electrician, being assigned to the Bremerton I Wash.) United States navy yards, where he remained until 1908. Conrad Risch was married to Evangeline Bailey and has one daughter, Gertrude A. Theodore, the second son, is foreman in the printing office of the "Graphic Sentinel." at Lake City, Minn. He was married February 2, 1901, to Addie R. O'Neill, of Rochester, Minn. They have three children - two sons, Frederick M. and Theodore A., and one daughter, Carol Isabell.

Jared JSexton, a pioneer merchant, of Red Wing, now retired, is a native of Belvidere, N. J., born May 12, 1829, son of Thomas P. and Helen (Longstreet) Sexton, the former of whom was a cabinet maker until July, 1837. when he purchased 160 acres of land in Waukesha county. AVisconsin, and followed general farming until his death, which occurred in August, 1849. The mother died in 1880. After receiving his education in the Wisconsin public schools, and working on the farm with his father, Jared came to Red Wing in June, 1855, and for two years was agent for the Galena steamboat line. In the spring of 1857 he made his first business venture, opening a meat market. His first beeves were brought from his old home in AVaukesha county, AVisconsin, there being at that time but few cattle in Goodhue county. After successfully conducting this business for several years, Mr. Sexton, in the spring of 1864. sold out and started a grocery establishment at the corner of Plum and Third streets, where he built up a large and successful business and took part in the steady growth which marked the progress of the city of Red AVing during that period. Tn 1880 Mr. Sexton disposed of his business and has since lived in retirement a1 614 Bush street.

though he still takes an active interest in all that pertains to the advancement of the city's interests. A staunch Republican in politics, Mr. Sexton has served six years as a member of the city council, and has been a justice of the peace for two years. He belongs to the United Workmen and the Odd Fellows. On December 18, 1853, Mr. Sexton was married to Persis Parker, daughter of Luther and Alethia (French) Parker, who were among the first settlers of Waukesha county, Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Sexton have been born five children: Ida, born in August. 1855, married Walter Roath, now deceased, and lives in the -state of Washington. Emma A., born February 19, 1860, married William Walters and lives in Chicago. Helen A., born November 2, 1867. married Charles A. Gilbert, who died in March, 1896. She lives in Red Wing. Charles, born December 3, 1869, died June 26, 1905; and William B., born December 22, 1874, was drowned in 1880. The family faith is that of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Sexton lias many interesting reminiscences of pioneer days, and declares thai at the lime he came here there were but three buildings on Main street - a hotel known as the Hrd Wing Eouse, of which Jacob Bennett was proprietor, and two stores, conducted respectively by J. C. Weatherby and H. L. Bevins.

Thomas Sturtevant was a man av1io.sc executive ability and acquaintance with human nature caused him to make a success of several different vocations. He was born in Flartland, Vt., and in that town received his early education, afterward attending a business college in New York city. After working four years as a hoi el clerk in that city he came to Red Wing in 1863 and opened a tea, coffee and spice store, which he conducted until 1868. In Hartford, Conn., where he located in 1868, he started a theatrical enterprise known as the Allyn Hall, and was associated as manager with the gentleman from whom the theater received its name. For a short time Mr. Sturtevant had charge of the Spring Grove cemetery al Hartford, and later joined the police force of that city. In 1875 he returned to Red Wing and engaged in the grocery business until 1880. After a short period as a real estate agent at Hamline, Minn., he took his family to Livingston, Mont., where he-became manager of the Hotel Albemarle. A cattle ranch twenty-six miles from Livingston next occupied his attention, and on this ranch he spent his declining years, passing away December 13, 1894. After her sad bereavement Mrs. Sturtevant returned to Hamline, Minn., where she remained until 1902, in which year she returned to Red Wing, where she now lives. Thomas Sturtevant was a Republican in politics, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. His religious faith was that of the Methodist Episcopal church. Busied with his private enterprises, he never sought public office. Mr. Sturtevant was married at Jamesport, Long Island, N. Y., June 28, 1869, to Mrs. Elsie (Skillman) "Wilcox, daughter of Francis Skillman. To Mr. and Mrs. Sturtevant was born one daughter, Nellie Sheldon, born December 25, 1881. now living at Portland. Ore. She married Dr. Noble W. Jones. Mrs. Sturtevant 's Red Wing home is at 830 Fifth street.

M. A. Tucker, son of the Rev. Ezra Tucker, was born at Wolcott, Vt., February 15, 1841, and was educated in the public schools, also taking a course in Hamline University, at that time located in this city. He was a student in the state normal school at Winona when the,Civil War broke out. The war practically closed the school, the majority of the faculty enlisting as volunteers. The students also enlisted in large numbers, M.

A. Tucker entering the United States service in 1863, serving until the close of the conflict. He was in C. A. Hatch's battalion, Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry, fighting against the Indians at Pembina. Mr. Tucker was a corporal in his company. After the war he engaged in wheat raising in the township of Featherstone, on his father's farm, until 1877, when he went to Marshall, Minn., and homesteaded 160 acres, upon which he conducted farming operations until 1888. After another year at Featherstone he again returned to Marshall, and after five more years there came to Red AYing. Two years later he went to South Dakota and remained eleven years as clerk in a drug store. In 1907 he retired, and since that date has lived at 454 Ninth street. Red Wing. He belongs to the Methodist church and votes the Republican ticket, being a member of the United Workmen and the local G. A. R. post, in which latter he is the chaplain. M. A. Tucker was married in 1877 at Marshall. Minn., to Minnie Loekey. daughter of James M. and Jane (Frame) Loekey, natives of Canada, who located in Missouri in 1876. and later in Marshall, Minn., where the father was a druggist. They are now living at Faulkton, S. D. Mrs. Tucker is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were born three children : Anna Llewellyn, married to Edward Hoffman, of Bonestell, S. D. ; William, who lives at Faulkton, where he is married and has two children ; and Grace, also living at Faulkton, who is married to Milton H. Douglass. M. A. Tucker also has two brothers, A. C. and J. J., and a sister, noAv Mrs. A. H. Cross, of Montrose, Colo.

Philander Gates was one of the early settlers of the county and a familiar figure in the early days. He was born in Alleghany county, New York, August 8, 1815, son of Abel and Mary

B. Gates, both descended from early New England stock. His boyhood education was received in the schools of his native county, after which he took up farming witli his father. As a young man he went to Rockford, 111., and started his business career as a grain buyer. "While in that eity he married Phoebe Herri ek, who died in 1852 in the city of Chicago, where he went from Rockford. He remained in Chicago as a grain trader several years. January 28, 1856, he married Clarissa J. Nichols, of Riga, N. Y., and together they moved almost immediately afterward to Beloit, Wis., where they remained two years. In Roscoe. Minn., which was their next location. Mr. Gates fanned for a while, and in 1862 located in Red Wing, where he conducted a trucking line between La Crosse and Red Wing, that being in the days before the railroad, when merchandise had to be brought here either by boat or drays. He continued in the draying business for many years, retiring in 1888. when he sold his extensive business to the firm of Gates & Glardon, the latter of whom still carries (in the enterprise. F,ov several years Mr. Gates was also a Red Wing grocer, under the firm name of Gates & Allyn. He was a Republican in politics, and for two years served as a member of the city council. Being a quiet man. he did not seek office, but was nevertheless interested in all public movements that had for their objed the upbuilding of the city. He died May (i. 1907, his wife having gone before him, May 11. 1903. l>y his first wife Mr. Gates had four children: Mary. Sarah and George K.. of Red Wing, and William, of Fortunia, Cal. By Ins second wife he had three children, all of whom Live in Red Wing. Clara M. is the wife of J. A. Palmer, [rving R. is the local agenl for the Standard Oil Company, and Jennie May is the wife of M. X. Gudgel, she being the member of the family to whom the editors of this work are indebted for the above facts concerning her honored father.

Amherst F. Graves, now deceased, was probably one of the best known men of his time in \ii'<\ Wing, his positions as postmaster and hotel proprietor making him a conspicuous character. 11 is in die cerdil of his memory thai all who knew him were his friends, and his record was above reproach in both public and private life. He was born at Plattsburg, X. V.. December 26, 1832, his parents being Myron and Fanny Craves, both natives of the Empire slate. Myron Graves was a tinsmith by trade, an occupation which he followed practically all his life. In the fifties he located in Oshkosh. Wis., and there remained several years.' later coming to Red Wing, in the sixties. Here he ended his days, and his wife, who survived him, passed away a short time afterward in Racine, Wis. Amherst F.. after attending the schools of his native state, learned the tinsmith trade with his father, and worked at this vocation until 1865, when, in April of thai year, he came to \i^^ Wing and entered the employ of F. L. Baker. In this establishment he remained twelve years.

From 1>7") to L887 he served as postmaster of Red Wing, a record of which service will be found in the postal history of the county. During this time he also engaged in the meal business, which he conducted all the twelve years of his government appointment. He then became manager and landlord of the St. James hotel. remaining in this capacity three and a half years. In 1889 he retired from active business and lived in retirement from that date until his death. February 13, 1906. He was a Republican in politics, a .Methodist in religion and a .Mason by fraternal affiliation. lie also had an honorable record as an officer in the Civil War. lie enlisted as second lieutenant in Company B, McClellan's Dragoons, October 22. 1861, and was discharged November 8, 1863. lie at once re-enlisted as veteran volunteer in Company I, 12th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served with valor until the finish of the conflict. .Mi*. Graves was married at Wells Creek. .Minn.. October 3, 1865, to Matilda Mosier, daughter of Benville and Sarah (Yohn) Mosier. Her father was a miller by trade and came west to Iowa in 1845. In 1854 he removed to Rock Island. 111., remained there two years, and in 1856 came to Minnesota and located at Hay Creek, this county, being one of the first settlers in that township. Here he successfully conducted farming operations for several years, and in 1884 retired, taking up his home in Red Wing, where he ended his days. May 16, 1899. His wife died November 19, 1899. To Mr. and Mrs. Graves were born two children: Myron B., born June 30. 1866. is now proprietor of the Golden West hotel. Minneapolis. He married Margaret Vally. Harry B. was born at Red Wing May 8, 1867. He is the proprietor of a restaurant at By his wife. Jessie Sanburg, he has one daughter. Violet M., born June 27. 1900.

Enos F. Grow, a veteran of the Civil War, now in the railway mail service, was born in Granville, Licking county, Ohio, March 16. 1843, a son of William 8. and Mary Jane (Case) Grow. William S. Grow moved to Granville, O., in 1839, and to Cincinnati, 0., in 1844. Ten years later he came to Red Wing and purchased 240 acres in Burnside township, and upon these rich acres he carried on successfully an extensive farming business. Desirous to take up his residence in the then rapidly-growTing village of Red Wing, lie sold his farm and in 1858 engaged in the livery business on Plum street, on the lot now occupied by Red Wing's beautiful city hall. July 1, 1861, when the call came for volunteers, he placed his life at the disposal of his adopted country, and enlisted in Company I, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He was appointed first lieutenant and was then promoted to quartermaster, serving until January 28, 1863, when he Avas called home on account of the illness of his beloved wife.

He was then appointed provost marshal and served until the close of the war. From that time until about 1872, he occupied a farm of 160 acres which he had previously purchased in Belle Creek township, this county. Later he moved to Lac cpii Parle county, where he farmed for a time, afterward going to Dawson, Minn., where he spent his declining years until his death, in November, 1906. His widow still makes her home at Dawson. Enos F. received his education in the public schools, and in the high school at Ottawa. 111. After leaving school he engaged in the livery business witli bis father, continuing the same until April 20. 186L when he enlisted in Company F, First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was promoted to corporal, and although wounded at Savage Station, while participating in Mc- Clellan's change of base from Chickahomony to the James river, took part in every engagement of the regiment as follows : First Bull Run. July 21. 1861; Edwards Ferry, October 22, 1861; Yorktown. May 7. 1*62; Fair Oaks, June 1, 1862; Peach Orchard. June 29, L862; Savage Station. June 29, 1862; Glendale, June 30, 1862; Nelson's Farm, June 30, L862; .Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862; Vienna, September 2, 1862; Antietam, September 17, 1862; First Fredericksburg, December 11, 12 and 13, 1862; Second Fredericksburg. May 3, 1863; Gettysburg, July 2 and 3, 1863, and Bristow Station. October 14. 1863. After his discharge he returned to Illinois, where lie farmed four years. In 1868 he came to Red Wing, farmed with his father one year and was then appointed deputy sheriff, a capacity in which he served until 1879. He later entered the railway mail service, his first run being on the C, M. & St. P. R. R. from Minneapolis to Chicago. His present run is on the Chicago Great Western, between Rochester and Minne- apolis. On national questions, Mr. Grow votes the Republican ticket. On local and state questions he votes independently. In the Odd Fellows he has held all the chairs, and has also occupied several offices in the Masonic order. The family attends the Baptist Church. Mr. Grow was married August, 1872, to Sophia

F. Wilson, whose father was a stationary engineer, and came to America in 1851. He located in Red Wing in 1868, and carried on truck farming until his death at the home of Mr. Grow, November 6, 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Grow were born two daughters. Jennie W. married E. A. Gustafson, of Red Wing. Florence C. married

Fred O. Green, a successful general contractor and house mover, of Red Wing, is a native of this state, born September 23, 1872, in Kandiyohi county. His parents were Peter and Marie (Johnson) Green, the former of whom was a cappenter by trade who settled in Welch township, this county, in 1852, and became a farmer, an occupation which he followed for the remainder of his life. His death in 1876 was regarded as a distinct bereavement to the community in which he lived. The mother now makes her home at 915 Putnam avenue, this city. Fred 0. had the advantages of a thorough education in the Red Wing public schools, and then took up the trade of carpentering, which he followed four years. At the end of this period he saAv an opportunity for the establishment of a general contracting business, in which he accordingly embarked. This industry he has since continued. In politics a Republican, he nevertheless to a large extent votes independently, in accordance with the issues of each campaign. He is a popular member of the Ropal Arcanum and attends the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Green was married July 3, 1894, at Red Wing, to Tillie S. Anderson, daughter of John and ( hristine Anderson. m The father is dead and the mother is now Mrs. John Jackson, of Hartland, Wis. To Mr. and Mrs. Green have been born four children - Ruth, born April 11. 1895 ; Herbert, born June 12, 1896 ; Frances, born July 5, 1899, and Leland, born September 22. 1901. The family residence is a pleasant home at 1210 West Third street, Red Wing.

Irving R. Gates, local agent of the Standard Oil, is a native of this county, born at Roscoe, Minn., February 23, 1861, son of Philander and Clarissa J. Gates, early pioneers of this county. Irving R. received his education in the public schools of Red Wing. After leaving school he started in business for himself, running a dray line and doing general teaming for ten years. He also had the local agency for the P. C. Hanford Oil Company, which in 1888 was merged in the Standard Oil, in whose employ he has since remained. He now serves fourteen towns in Minnesota and Wisconsin, being highly regarded for his promptness and honesty as well as for his geniality and ability. During his early career he wras the owner of a livery stable for several years, and supplied a team of horses for the hose cart of the fire department. Aside from this he has had more or less dealings with the municipality during his entire business career. A Republican in polities, Mr. Gates belongs to the Red Men and the Modern Woodmen. For twenty years he was a member of the volunteer fire department of the city, and during this time served several terms as treasurer of the Phoenix Hook and Ladder Company, and at the present time is a member of the Red Wing Fire Department Relief Association. Irving R. Gates wras married at Red Wing, May 30, 1891, by the Rev. J. W. Hancock, to Caroline ( !. Carlson, a native of Sweden, who came to America with her parents in 1881. They located in Red Wing and in this city the father died. The mother now makes her home with Mrs. Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Gates have one son, Richmond D., born June 9, 1896.

The family residence is at 119 Seventh street. Red "Wing. Mr. Gates' holdings include an eighty-acre farm near the city limits, known as "Sunny Brook Farm." This he conducts in connection with his other business.

George E. Gates. Red Wing, collecting and insurance agent. was horn at Beloit, Wis., July 31, 1S.">2. son of Philander and Phoebe A. (Abbot) Gates. He was brought to Red Wing at the age of six years, and has many boyhood recollections of men and events long since passed into history. The public schools of that period gave him an opportunity for a good common school education, and as a youth he learned the tinner's trade. This he followed until 1896, when lie opened an establishment of his own. successfully conducting same for ten years. The confinement, together with the contact with the metallic fumes necessary in this business, undermined his health, and in 1006, at the advice of his physicians, he gave up his tinning store, and later engaged in the collecting and insurance business, performing all the details usually attended to in such an office, Mr. Gates votes the Republican ticket, is a Baptist and a member of the Foresters and the Modern Samaritans, lie was married in this city, July

November 4. 1862, and for twenty years Air. Roberts engaged in the teaming business. Then he became a skilled veterinary surgeon and in L883 went to Ellsworth, Wis., where he practiced his profession until the time of his death. His wife died December

5, 1903, at \ir<\ Wing. To Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gates have been born three children - Zaidee A., born at Red Wing, January 1. 1878, died May 22, 1903; Bessie M., born August 4, 1879, married Dr. I-:. Van Camp, of St. Thomas. X. D. Dr. and Mrs. Van Camp now live at Athens. Mich., where they have two children - Lawrence, horn November 1. 1905. and Edith, born August 14, 1907. Lawrence, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Gates, was horn December 18, 1881, and died October 16, 1882.

Frederick F. Hoorn, of Hal Wing, engineer and machinist for Charles Betcher, was born in Kroneberg's Ian, Sweden, April 3, 1837. His father, Andreas Hoorn, born in 1808. and died in 1894, was a blacksmith by trade. His mother, Christina Nelson, was horn in 1809 and died in 1894. Both parents remained in their native country all their lives. Frederick F. attended the Swedish schools and learned the blacksmith trade as an apprentice to his father, also mastering the art of a machinist. He continued in these occupations, being, for a time, engaged in a foundry and mill business with his brothers. He spent one year in Copenhagen, Denmark, working in locomotive shops. In the spring of 1870 he emigrated to America, spent the summer in Boston work- bug in locomotive shops, and then came west, Locating a1 Red Wing, where tie was employed as machinist in the iron works of the Densmore Brothers. Desiring, on accounl of his health, to follow an occupation thai would permil him to be out-of-doors, he purchased 160 acres of land in Burnside township, this county, in 1872, which he broke and improved, carrying <»n general farming. During- this period he received many offers to resume his trade as a machinist, and in 1892 lie returned to Red Wing, where lie built a new home, and became engineer at the North Star Stoneware Company's plant. Two years later he accepted a similar position with the Charles Beteher Lumber Company at their factory, where he has since been continuously employed. At present he has charge of the repair and machine work. .Mr. Hoorn was married December 17. 1871, to Mary Berg, a native of Kalmar Ian, Sweden, born June 30, 1851, who came to Ameriea in 1869, locating at Red Wing. She was the youngest daughter of a family of nine children, six of whom emigrated to Ameriea. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoorn have been born eight children - John Albert, drowned in the Mississippi at Red Wing in 1894. just after having completed his freshman year at the state university: Karl II.. D. M. D.. University of Minnesota, practicing dentistry at Brainerd. Minn.; Herman 1'.. at present living at home; Lydia M.. wife of William II. Miller, lawyer, living at Spokane. Wash.; Esther V.. married to Aaron E. Johnson, manufacturing jeweler at Minneapolis; Edith A., teacher at Brainerd. Minn.; Frederick W., student at the state university, Minneapolis. The family holds membership in the Swedish Lutheran Church. The residence is at 1803 West Fifth street. Red Wing.

Judge Axel Haller, of the probate court, is a worthy example to the younger generations of what a young man of native ability may accomplish by means of hard work and persevering effort. He was born in Wermeland, Sweden, December 11, 1858, one of the five sons of Andrew and Carrie (Benson) Haller, who brought their family to America in 1867 and settled at Wanamingo. this county. There the father purchased a residence and for many years pursued the business of contractor and carpenter. Worthy citizens in every respect, honored residents of their community, the parents are now living a life of comparative retirement, made happy in the afternoon of life by the loving regard of their descendants. Axel Haller received his education in the public schools and in the Red Wing Seminary. After leaving the seminary he taught school winters and farmed summers for several years. His services for ten years as secretary of the Cherry Grove. Wanamingo and Minneola Mutual Fire Insurance Company gave general satisfaction, and also increased his acquaintance among the influential men of the county. As assistant cashier of the bank at Zumbrota he continued his successful career, and in November, 1894, he was elected probate judge. His victory at the poles was assured from the start and he entered the office with the hearty support of a large majority of the citizens of the county. Since that time he has been successively re-elected. Of his services as judge little need be said, as his sympathy, helpfulness and impartiality are known in every city, village and farm residence in the county where the hand of death has made his services necessary. Aside from holding a political office. Judge Haller has business interests in the Pierce Simmons Bank and in the Red Wing Advertising Company. In the former he is a director, and in the latter secretary and director. Fraternally he is a member of the United Workmen and the Modern Woodmen. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. To Axel Haller and his wife. Inger Ottum, whom he married in 1882, have been born six sons and two daughters. Alma ('.. a school teacher, is' in White Earth. N. D. ; Nelson B. is on a farm in the same state; Adolphus is studying law in the state university at Minneapolis; Helmer U. Carl A., Chester A.. Victor F. and Florence J. are all at home.

Martin Hanson, merchant tailor, who enjoys a fine class of trade among the prominent men of Red Wing, was born in Norway. May 8, 1864, a sod of Andrew and Mattie (Severson) Hanson, both natives of Norway. The father <lie<l when Martin was very young, and his mother in 1886 came to Wisconsin, where she still makes her home a1 the age of sixty-three years. Left without a father's care, Martin attended the public schools of his native country a short time, and at an early age was apprenticed to an uncle, who taught him the tailor's trade. In the spring of 1880 Martin came to America and worked one year in Rice county, Wisconsin. He came to Red Wing in 1881, and worked two years for Jacobson, the tailor. Subsequently he was employed one year by the Boxrud Brothers, two years for Peterson & Grondahl. and nine years by P. A. Sandberg. After prospecting for a time at Spokane, Wash., he again returned to Red Wing and started in business for himself. Mr. Hanson served two years in Company G. is a Republicon in polities and belongs to the Modern Woodmen. He was married July 20, 1887, to Dena Bjerke. of Red Wing, daughter of Thorvakl and Patra (Peterson) Bjerka, natives of Norway. Her father is living in Norway and her mother died in 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have been born two children - Isabel. September 10, 1891, and Leonard, March 25, 1893. Leonard attends the Red Wing Seminary. The family worships at St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church. In Mr. Hanson's family were ten brothers and sisters, only two of whom, besides himself, are now living. Louisa, married to William Welda, lives in South Dakota. Lewis is married and also lives in South Dakota. -

Joseph Hallgren, apiarist and poultry fancier, has a record of thirty-five years' continual residence in Red Wing. He was born in Sweden, July 20, 1847, son of Andrew and Johanna Hallgren, the former of whom died in 1863 and the latter in 1851. After receiving his school training in his native land, Joseph came to America in 1 still, and 'became a coachman in St. Paul. There he remained until 1873, when he took a trip to Louisiana and Arkansas. April 8 of the following year he came to Red Wing and took up work as a carpenter, a trade which since that uate he has continued to follow nearly all the time. In 1878 he purchased four lots on Phelps street, Avhere he built a comfortable home. Many years ago he began to take an interest in bees and chickens, and with the passage of time he became an expert along both these lines. He has a colony of 125 hives of bees wThich produce a large amount of honey. Mr. Hallgren reads all the latest writings on bee culture and has become an expert on the habits of the busy little insects. His fowls, in which he takes a deep interest, consist of a large flock of barred Plymouth Rocks, of which he has reason to feel very proud. His fowls and bees have taken prizes at several exhibitions. Mr. Hallgren is a Republican in politics and for two years served as one of the trustees of Oakwood cemetery. He is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church and holds membership in the Scandinavian Benevolent Society. January 1, 1876, he was married at Red Wing to Anna C. Johnson, daughter of Andrew W. and Johanna Johnson, the former of whom died July 26, 1874, and the latter in 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Hallgren have no children. An adopted son, Gust Hallgren, upon whom they set their affections, was drowned in the Mississippi river May 27, 1892.

Samuel T. Irvine, assistant city clerk, was born in Trim Belle, Pierce county. Wisconsin, August 6, 1861, son of Samuel and ( hritne (Huddleston) Irvine, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Morristown, Ind. The father, upon coming to America, stayed for a short time in Chicago, and in 1845 located in Milwaukee, remaining four years. He then moved to Pierce county, purchased a farm and carried on general farming until his death, April 4. 1898. The mother is still living on the old homestead at the age of sixty-eight years. Samuel T. Irvine received his education in the public and private schools of Wisconsin and worked on the farm with his father. Like many other hoys of his day, he did his farm work in the summer time and attended school in the winter. After completing his studies he taught district school eight years in Pierce county and served as clerk of his township. July 1, 1890, he entered the railroad mail service, continuing until January 1, 1902, after which he engaged in business at Red Wing, conducting the Bee Hive, which was managed along the lines of a department store. In September, 1907, he sold his interest in this establishment and engaged for a time as traveling salesman for a Red AVing concern. For two months he conducted an insurance office and December 16, 1908, was appointed to his present office of assistant city clerk, in which position his clerical accuracy and accommodating spirit have been highly commended. Mr. Irvine is a Republican in politics and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belongs to several .Masonic degrees and is the junior warden of the Blue Lodge of that order. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Yeomen Insurance Company, the Memorial Day Association, the Sons of Veterans and several other organizations. While in Pierce county he was a justice of the peace three years, 1885 to 1888. Mr. Irvine was married August 26, 1885, to Myrtle E. Merritt. daughter of Francis and Eunice R. Merritt, of Belfast, N. Y. Her father died in Belfast, N. Y., and her mother is now living at Red Wing. To Mr. and Mrs. Irvine have been born one daughter, Eunice M. August 3, 1900.

George W. Humphrey, Red Wins:, now retired, has had an interesting career as a farmer, fighter and florist. He was born in New York city. August 11. 1843, son of John and Sarah N. (Stevens) Humphrey, both natives of England. The mother was born in the town of Bristol. England, and was brought to America by her father, a blacksmith, at the age of thirteen years. Later the family moved to Elmira, N. Y.. from New York city, where they first located. At Elmira Sarah N. married John Humphrey, and they took up their residence in that city. It is a remarkable coincidence that Mrs. Humphrey left England on the day that Queen Victoria Avas crowned, and died on the day of the queen's death, the two occurring only a few hours apart. On the same day, January 22, 1901. Mr. Humphrey also died. A double funeral was held at their home. 701 East Second street, Elmira, N. Y., and was largely attended, both old people being greatly beloved. The homestead is now occupied by the youngest daughter. George AY. received his education in the New York state public schools and also took an academic course in his home city. His first work was as a clerk in a dry goods store at Elmira. After two years in this store he enlisted, July 17, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventh New York Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, first under Captain S. A. Bennett and Colonel A. S. Diven, and later under Colonel Crane. He was commissioned successively by Governors Seymour and Fenton, and during the last nine months of his service was in com- mand of his company. Be was wounded at the battle of Dallas near New Hope Church, and participated in the Potomac campaigns, also serving at Gettysburg, Resaca, Antietam and Chancellorsville, being with General Hooker in his strenuous campaigns. During the grand review at Washington which followed the surrender of Lee, Captain Humphrey passed by the reviewing stand with his eleven men. all that remained of his brave company. After the war Mr. Humphrey returned to Elmira and worked for a time as a florist with his parents. In July, 1868, he came to Red Wing, and after working a short time as a carpenter took up general contracting work, which he continued until 1873, when he went to Cannon Falls for two years. There he engaged in business two years. After his return to Red Wing he worked at his trade for two years, and then received the appointment as sexton of Oakwood cemetery. There he worked ten years and in 1900 opened a florist's establishment, which he managed four years. In 1904 he retired. He owns a quarter section claim in Dakota, and raises a few vegetables and flowers near his home on Fifteenth street. Red Wing. While in Cannon Falls Mr. Humphrey served as a member of the city council. He was once elected county coroner of Goodhue county, but never qualified. He is a Republican in politics, mid belongs to the United Workmen, the Odd Fellows, and to the G. A. R. posts both in Red Wing and Elmira. X. Y. Mr. Humphrey was married in January, 1874. to Agnes ( !. Dover, of Cannon Falls, daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Douer, the former of whom was an architect and builder. To this union was born one son, Benjamin S., June 27. 1875. now living in North Dakota. Mrs. Agnes (Doner) Humphrey died August 7, 1884, and on December 27. 1S94, Mr. Humphrey married Mrs. Sarah Phyllis (Saunders^ Sehunk, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Goddard) Saunders. Her father died March 8. 1879, at Red Wing, and her mother is living at Fort Worth, Texas, where she celebrated her ninetieth birthday, February 14, 1909. To Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. Sarah Humphrey has been born one son, George W., Jr.. November 15, 1896, now attending the Red Wing schools. To Mrs. Humphrey, by her former husband. Jacob D. Sehunk, whom she married December 5, 1875, and who died in 1890, two children were born. Arthur J., born at Hay Creek, October 25, 1876, is married and is president of the Northern Accident Insurance Company, Located at Aberdeen, S. D. Jesse A., born at Hay Creek. June 25, 1882, is married and lives at Richville, Minn., where he is a successful George Hartman, deceased, was for many years a hardware florist.

man, natives of Germany, came to America in 1852, and located first in Milwaukee, coming to Goodhue county with the early settlers and purchasing a farm in Hay Creek, where he ended his days. The mother survived him and died in Red Wing. George came to Hay Creek township with his parents in 1856. He purchased 150 acres, broke and improved the land, built a home, and for several years devoted his time to farming. Later he came to Red Wing and opened a hardware business, which he continued all his life with considerable success. His career ended July 13, 1890, in this city. Mr. Hartman was a Democrat in politics and belonged to the United Workmen. In religious faith he was a worshiper at the Lutheran Church. George Hartman was married at Red Wing June 27, 1878, to Mary Wallauer, born January 10, 1850, daughter of Paul and Kate (Volk) Wallauer, who came to America from Germany, their native land, and located in New York state. There the mother died and the father came to Goodhue county, purchased a farm, and remained until his death in 1881. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hartman was blessed with six children. George J., born March 5, 1879, is deceased; John, born July 5. issi). is a chemist at Minneapolis; Anarand J., born September 20, 1881; Myrtle, born March 8, 1881. is deceased; Clara D.. born October 18, 1885, lives at home; Alma M., born April 8, 1887, is dead; Annard, the youngest, is manager of the North American & Postal Telegraph Cable Company, also engaged in business as a cigar and tobacco merchant at Red Wing.

Herman Hanisch, the honored and trusted superintendent of Oakwood cemetery. Red Wing, for the past two decades, holds the esteem of all who know him. He was born in Germany, December 24. L853, and his boyhood education was received at Waupun, Wis., after which he learned the trade of carriage making, which he followed at Waupun until 1878, when he came to Red Wing and engaged in the same business with considerable success. His honor and integrity were known throughout the city, and in 1889, when the trustees of Oakwood cemetery had the appointment of a new superintendent, Mr. Hanisch was selected as the man for the position, the duties of which he has since that date discharged in a faithful manner. He is a Democrat in politics, an Episcopalian in faith and a member of the A. O. U. W. Mr. Hanisch was married at Red Wing to Annie M. J. Freestedt, daughter of S. A. and Alreca Freestedt, the former of whom was a Red Wing wagon maker. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanisch have been born five children. Lottie is a school teacher in Goodhue village, this county. Edwin and Grover live at home, and Adolph and Emmett are deceased.

had an interesting career by land and sea, and has seen life in various parts of the globe, as well as under varied conditions in this country. He is a native son of New York city, born February 22, 1840. His father, Thomas Hawkins (wife's maiden name Mary) was a native of England. He came to America in the late twenties, and in New York city, where he first located, followed his trade as machinist for many years. He then went to Mobile, Ala., and opened a large machine shop, where he employed thirty men. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 he was so outspoken in his devotion to the Union and his opposition to secession that he was held captive by the Confederates as a northern sympathizer. He died in Mobile in 1867. The mother died in New York city in 1841. George W. received his education in the city schools of New York and then took up a seafaring life. January 14, 1862, he joined the United States navy. Upon his discharge at Baltimore. Md., at the close of the war in 1865, he at once re-enlisted and served until 1868, when he was again discharged at Baltimore. During his six years' service he was under the command of George Dewey, who later became the hero of Manila. After being released from the United States service he made several trips on Lakes Erie, Michigan and Superior. He then came to Red Wing in the fall of 1868 and entered the paint establishment of his brother, W. E. Hawkins, who was a pioneer painter of Red Wing. In this employ he remained twenty years. For two years following this he conducted a paint shop of his own. and then entered the employ of Scott & Harrison, with whom he remained six years. Subsequently he went to work for C. A. Erickson, with whom he still remains. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Episcopal Church. He also belongs to A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R., in which he is the snare drummer. Mr. Hawkins was married January 1, 1873, at Red Wing, to Mary James Jordon, daughter of John Jordon, a prominent farmer of Wacouta, this county. Both parents are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have been born five children. George is a painter at Portland, Ore. Caroline M. is now Mrs. C. E. Beckmark, manager of the Beckmark Shoe Company, of Reel Wing. Mabel P. is Mrs. H. H. Lucas, of Hastings, Minn.; Harry is a barber at Portland, Ore., and John G. died in 1901. The family residence is a pretty home at 735 Potter street.

Joseph A. Haustein, is another of Red Wing's young professional men who have made rapid strides along the road of success and prosperity. In connection with his large practice he is conducting special studies of the human eye. and keeps well abreast of all the latest developments along the lines of artificial assistance to the human vision. Dr. Haustein was born in this city, July 81. 1880, son of Joseph and Anna (Koch) Haustein, the mother a native of Germany and the father of Dayton, 0. Joseph Haustein. Sr., died March, 1901, and his widow is still living'. After receiving his preliminary education in the schools of Red Wing, Joseph A. Haustein took a course in the Northern Illinois Colege of Opthalmology and Otology, where he graduated with honors July 28, 1906. passing his examination to "practice in this state October 24. In November of the same year he opened a well-equipped office at 308% Bush street, where he practiced until July 1. 1909. He is now Located in his new building on Third street, nexl to the Red Wing Daily Printing Company, having a large clientele in the city and also in Goodhue and Pierce county. He is an independent voter and attends the Catholic Church, being a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the St. Joseph Society. Dr. Haustein was married November .17. 1903, a1 Minneapolis, to Bernice Franklin, daughter of George B. and Alice (Block) Franklin, farmers of Mazeppa, Wabasha* county, this state.

John M. Hjermstad, machinist and garage owner, was brought to this country from Norway, by his parents, Martinus H. and Martha Johnson) Hjermstad, while still an infant. The parents came to Red Wing in 1866 and purchased 160 acres at Bell Creek. In November, 1904, the mother died and in 1897 the father sold his farm and is now living a retired life at Kenyon, Minn. John M. was born September 23, 1862, and received his education in the public schools of Bell Creek, this county. He remained on the home farm until twenty-one years of age and then went to St. Paul, where he worked successively for the following companies : St. Paul Harvesting < iompany, learning the trade, two years; for same company as master mechanic a1 North St. Paul, two years; Earhuff Organ and Piano Company at North St. Paid, seven years as master mechanic; Luger Furniture Company, North St. Raul, two years: Konantz Saddlery Company, of St. Paul, five years; Lee and Hoffman Manufacturing Company, of St. Paul, two years; Valley Iron Works, of St. Paul, one year. After this lone- period of able and faithful work in and about St. Paul, Mr. Hjermstad came to Red Wing in the spring of 1902 and formed a partnership with C. F. Hjermstad and J. R. Trautner, in the boat building business. After two years he sold out and in October. 1 905, opened a machine establishment and garage which he has since owned, managed and conducted. Mr. Hjermstad is a Republican in politics and during his residence in North St. Paul served as fire chief from 1890 to 1897, as village recorder from 18fr2 to 1894. and as a member of the village council one term. He belongs to the United Workmen and the Knights of Pvthias, in which latter order he has been through all the chairs. Mr. Hjermstad was married June 16, 1891, to Stella L. Webster, daughter of Mino l>. Webster, of Burlington, la., superintendent of the Burlington car shops at Leffler, la., for twentysix years. The father died in January, 1899, and the mother February 18, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have been blessed with a son and daughter, Harry M., born September 13, 1892, and Mariae M., born August 13, 1895. The family worships at the English Lutheran Church.

Aaron Carlson was born in Sweden. June 28, 1850, and came with his parents to America in 18.~>4 and located in Minnesota, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres in Vasa township, which they broke and prepared for cultivation. They followed general farming until 1873, when they retired and moved to Red Wing, where in February, 1880. the father was killed by a falling tree. The mother died in February. 1906. Aaron Carlson received his education in the schools of Yasa township, and later attended Hamlin University at Eed Wing; After finishing his studies he took up farming on his father's farm in Featherstone, which he conducted for six years. In 1879 he went to Trimbelle, Wis., and operated a saw mill for three years. In 1882 he returned to the old farm in Featherstone township, and engaged in general farming, dairying and stock raising. He has 160 acres of land under cultivation and ten acres of good timber in Burnside township. He has made a great many improvements of the place and has a fine home. His farm is located nine and a half miles from Red Wing. Mr. Carlson was married in 1873 to Carrie Ernberg, daughter of Jonas and Sarah (Bush) Ernberg, natives of Sweden. They came to this country in the early days and settled in Vasa township in 1869, where they engaged in farming. The father died in 1902. the mother having passed away in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson have six children - Augusta. a teacher at the Yasa Orphans' Home; Emily married Victor Larson, a farmer of Vasa: Archie E., now in Chicago, is with Riebault & Co.; Harry lives at home; Mabel married Alfred Carleen of St. Paul, and Frances, who teaches in the public schools of Anoka, Minn. Mr. Carlson is an independent voter. He has served on the town board for two years, as chairman. He and his family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Yasa.

Hon. William W. Phelps was born in Oakland comity. Michigan, in the year 1822; graduated at the university of his native state; practiced law several years, being partner in the law office of General Stevens; was married in 1849 to Sarah B. Mann. He was elected a member of the legislature of the state of Michigan, and while a member of that body was appointed by President Pierce register of the land office winch was soon to be opened at Red Winy-. Minn. This appointment was obtained through the

He came to Red Wing in the fall of 1854, and, in connection with Hon. C. C. Graham, began arrangements for opening an office here for the sale of the public lands in the Red Wing land district. The lands were then but partially surveyed, and the territory of Minneosta. with the exception of a few villages along the Mississippi, unsettled, and its natural resources undeveloped.

Arrangements were completed and the United States land office opened for business on the first of February, 1855. Mr. Phelps proved himself a faithful and efficient officer. His duties in the land office made him acquainted with the needs of early pioneers, and he was always ready to help those who came without much capital to make a home for themselves in this new country. Such was his popularity that he was elected representative to congress as soon as Minnesota was admitted to the Union, and while a member of that body did good service for his constituency. He was twice elected mayor of the city of Red Wing. And when in our country's greatest need a call was made upon her sons to maintain, at the peril of life, the supremacy of the Union, he was of the number of those who were ready to venture all in the cause of their country.

In all that pertained to the prosperity of Red Wing, from the day of his coming here until the day of his death, his efforts in the extension of business relations, in opening up channels of communication, public improvements and kindred matters, the attitude and action of Mr. Phelps, as a citizen, has been that of a liberal and far-seeing man. Nor was his influence restricted to his own town or county. He was well known throughout the state as a man who could be relied upon and assist in advancing the best interests of the commonwealth. He died August 3, 1873, and his earthly remains were deposited in Oakwood cemeleiy. A beautiful monument has been placed over his grave.