Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 4 of 13)

Henry Blanchard, now deceased, was for many years a memorable figure in Zumbrota, Avhere his voice was ever raised, and his most zealous work ever given, in the interests of all that was good and desirable, and all that tended to advance the moral, business and social interests of the village and township. In dying he bequeathed a record of unsullied honor to his children, and left the public a name which would always be the epitome of a spotless private life and inspiring public career. .Mr. Blanchard was a New Englander, born at St. Johnsbury, Vt.. August 16, 1825, son of an old New England family. He attended the district schools of the Green Mountain state, and in early manhood became a shoemaker, which trade he thoroughly mastered as a youth. In 1857 he came to Zumbrota, then in the first days of its settlement, and like the other pioneers set to work at breaking the land and making for himself a home. After three years, when the face of the wilderness had taken on the aspects of a habitation of man, he again resumed the shoemaking business, Avhich he followed several years, still continuing farming also. He and I. C. Stearns then saw the opportunity for a retail boot and shoe establishment, which, in partnership, they accordingly opened and conducted many years. In 1875 he was appointed postmaster and the office was removed to his shoe store from the store of T. P. Kellet. Mr. Blanchard retained this position until 1887, when he was elected justice of the peace, serving until 1906, when he retired. He served as president of the village council, and as a member of the school board. Until the time of his death he was a member of the library board, in which position he is now succeeded by his daughter, Mrs. G. P. Murphy - a tribute to the respect in which his memory is held and also to her own ability. The Republican platform embodied his political faith, and he was a devout member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Blanchard died August 29. 1908. He was married September 27, 1849, at Orford, N. H., to Alavoisa Palmer, wdio proved a most loving and faithful helpmeet throughout their lives, He preceded her to the grave a few months, dying April 19, 1909. To Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard wrere born five children, all of whom, with the exception of one who died in infancy, were given the advantages of an excellent education. Edwin K., born February 16, 1854, graduated from Dartmouth, class of 1878, and is now a civil engineer at Seymour. Minn. Charles H., born in 1856, died the following year. Arthur P., born June 25, 1862, attended the village schools, took a two years' course at Carleton College, read law with his uncle. Judge Charles Blanchard, and is now an attorney at Little Falls. Minn. Caroline M. was born September 8, 1864, attended the schools of her neighborhood, studied at the State University two years, taught school successfully at Zumbrota six years, and is now Mrs. A. E. Drew, of Mcllenry, X. D. Mary L., born September 28, 1865. received the best education that Zumbrota afforded and graduated from the State ('Diversity in 1888. She was a teacher of languages in the high schools of Minnesota for eight years, her longesl term being with the high school at Minneapolis, where she taught German and

Edwin Woodbury, deceased, was a sturdy figure of respect and honor in Zumbrota for nearly four decades, and passed to the Great Beyond surrounded by the love and regard of those with whom he had for so long been associated. He was born in Vermont. April 9, 1846. and there received his education. It was in 1865, at the age of nineteen years, that he came west to Minnesota and located in Mazeppa. Two years later he moved to Zumbrota township, purchased 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved, and carried on general fanning for many years. In 1888, having acquired a comfortable income, he rented his farm and moved to Zumbrota village, occupying his time in buying and selling real estate and stock. This line of business he followed until his death, June 8, 1906. During his active days he served as president of the village council, as a member of the school board and in other public positions. lie was an enthusiastic Avorker for the cause of .Masonry, and was known by the members of that fraternity throughout the state. Mr. Woodbury was married December 11. 1869. at Mazeppa, Minn., to Roseltha Judd, daughter of George W. and Amanda (Emmons) Judd, natives of New York, who moved to Mazeppa in 1855. There the father conducted a blacksmith establishment until 1889, when he retired and came to Zumhrota. remaining here until the time of his death, in September, 1900. His wife is also deceased.

James Cram came to Zumbrota in 1856 and for many years after his arrival followed his trade as a joiner. He worked on many of the earliest dwellings in the village, and assisted greatly in the material upbuilding of the place, hi 1878 he purchased a stock of furniture and started in the retail business, which he has since followed very successfully, building up a large trade. More recently he has added an undertaking and funeral directing department to his store. After establishing himself here he married Lucinda D. Dickason, daughter of Elbert and Obedience Dickason, who were among the earliest settlers of Columbia, Wis. The father died in Wisconsin in 1849 and the mother in California in 1901. Three children have crowned the happy marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Cram. Marion L. was born February 7, 1867. Florence J. was born August 5, 1868, and married D. C. Pierce, of Goodhue. Clyde M.. born April 11, 1882, is an army engineer for the government at San Francisco. Mr. Cram is a Republican in politics, has taken an active interest in public affairs, and lias served on the village council and school board. The family faith is embodied in the religion of the Congregational Church. Mr. (fain was born in Scotland. June 18, 1836. His father, who bore the same name, brought his family to America in 1840. and im- mediately upon his arrival on the shores of t lie new country his wife died. After Laying her to her eternal rest, the family went from New York city, where they first landed, to Roxbury, Mass., where the father engaged in the weaving industry, he being one of that band of Scotchmen who came to this country for the purpose of installing 120 looms for weaving Brussels carpets. In 1S48 the family moved to Tarift'ville, Conn., where the father died. The subject of this sketch started work in a store at the early age of twelve years. Five years Later he learned the joiners' trade, which he followed until coming to Zumbrota.

Edward G. Hammer, of Zumbrota village, is prominently identified with the dairy interests of this county. He was born in Stordalen. Norway. November 8, L865, son of Guilder P. and Ingeborana Hammer, the former of whom is ;i carpenter by trade. These sturdy old people are still living in Norway, the mother being eighty-six and the father .seventy-six years old. Edward was given the advantage of excellent training in the schools of his native village, and then learned the shoemaking trade. It was in 1885 that he came to America and located in Zumbrota. Three years later he went to Hallock, Minn., and learned the cheesemaking business,' subsequent to which he took a two years' course in the Red Wing Seminary. For seven years he engaged in butter and cheese making in Wanamingo, and was the prime factor in establishing the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery. Following this he engaged in thejbutter business in Goodhue and then returned to Wanamingo for two years, after which he came to Zumbrota and purchased the creamery at Goodhue, which he also owns. While in Goodhue he took the agency for the Lavelle cream separator, which he has since retained, having sold over 1,000 in this county. Mr. Hammer is a member of the village council of Zumbrota. He has served as treasurer of his school district, and while in Goodhue was treasurer of the village school board. In addition to his creamery interests he is vice president of the Zumbrota Clay Manufacturing Company. December 17-, 1893, he was married at Reel Wing to Anna Sletten, of Wanamingo, daughter of Ole and Hansena Sletten, the former of whom is a Wanamingo merchant. The fruits of this union are two children as follows : Emma J., born September 21, 1894, and Ottelle G., born July 12, 1897, both, of whom are at home. The family worships at the Lutheran Church.

Henry M. Scofield, of Zumbrota village, retired farmer and estimable citizen, was born in Saratoga county, New York, January 12, 1831, and has therefore already passed the three score and ten mark which Solomon made proverbial. The father. Miner Scofield (April 19, 1796-December 2, 1850), and the mother, Lydia Sherman Scofield (June 6, 1801-October 8, 1854), migrated in 18-48 from New York state to Fond du Lac county, "Wis., and spent the remainder of their days on a farm. Henry M. attended the schools of his native county, and also received a part of his education in Wisconsin, to which state he removed with his parents at the age of seventeen years. After leaving school he remained at home, taking charge of his father's farm until 1857. From that date is reckoned his career in Goodhue county. He purchased 160 acres in Pine Island township, about one inih; from Zumbrota village, and had subdued the wild acres to a profitable degree of cultivation when the Civil War broke out. Responding to the call of his country, he enlisted in *1862 in Company B, Thirty-second "Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. After being mustered out and honorably discharged he returned to his farm, there remaining until 1901, when he sold the place to his son and removed to Zumbrota village, where he has since lived a retired life. During his more active days he served as road overseer and school clerk of his district in Pine Island township; and in Scofield Post. No. 121, G. A. R.. he has held all the offices, now serving his twelfth term as chaplain. He was married January 80. 1853. to Mary A. Scofield, who died at the family residence in Pine Island, April "2, 1861. To this union three children were born. Ella M., born April 8, 1855, is now Mrs. Ella M. Shedd, a widow living in California. George H., born May 5. 1857, died March 29, 1886. AVilliam F., born September 2, 1850, lives in South Dakota. On January 30, 1866, at Rosendale. Wis.. Mr. Scofield married Jane C. Murray, daughter of George and Margaret (Ramsey) Murray. Her parents migrated from Prince Edward's Island, Canada, to Illinois, in 1844. and moved to Wisconsin in 1 ^54. The father was born June 30, 1791, and died November 30. 1855, while the latter was born March 17, 1899. Mrs. Scofield was born at Prince Edward's Island. July 28, 1835. She has borne to Henry M. Scofield five children. Edward H., born April 12, 1867, is an electrical engineer in St. Paul. Margaret A., born June 17, 1870, is a dressmaker living at home. Lewis M.. born November 2, 1873, farms on the old homestead. Carrie L.. born July 18, 1876, is now Mrs.- Skillman, a widow residing in Zumbrota. Frank M., born January 18, 1878, died April 3, 1899. The Congregational faith is the religious belief of the family.

Andrew S. Lexvold, retired farmer of Zumbrota village, was born in Norway. November 9. 1829, received his education in the schools of his native place and engaged in farming there until coming to America in 1866. Upon his arrival here he located in Minneola township, where he purchased eighty acres of timber land, which he cleared, and upon which he made all the improvements, erecting a comfortable home and other necessary buildings, carrying on general farming; He added to his original purchase until he retired in 1897, being at that time the owner of one of the finest farms in the country, containing 520 acres of land, all under cultivation, and all in Minneola township. Mr. Lexvold has been a hard working man all his life and by his untiring energy become one of the prosperous farmers of Minneola township. He is now residing in Zumbrota village, enjoying the fruits of his honest endeavors. He was married in November, 1868, to Gunel Thompson, who came to America in 1865. Mr. Lexvold has four sons, all engaged in farming. They are: Sever, Ole, Christ and Halbert. Five daughters, Martha, Anna, Sarah, Martina and Bertha, are all living. Mr. Lexvold is a Republican, has held the position of road overseer, and is a good citizen, taking an interest in the welfare of the county and village in which he lives. He is one of the members of Land's Lutheran Church.

Ira D. Warren, of Zumbrota village, hardware merchant and former miller, is a native New Yorker, born March 22, 1842. son of Sheldon H. and Sally (Calkins) Warren, also natives of New York state. The father, who was a shoemaker and farmer by trade, came with his family to Goodhue county in 1867, and located in Roscoe township, where he followed farming until his retirement in 1893. Three years later he died. His widow survived until 1903, when she, too, passed to her eternal reward. Ira D. had scarcely left school when the Civil War broke out. He consequently enlisted at Herkimer county. New York, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first New York Volunteer Infantry, in the fall of 1862, and served until June, 1865. when he was discharged at Annapolis, Md. He participated in the bloody carnage at South Mountain, Antietam, First and Second Fredericksburg, Rappahannock, Battle of the Wilderness and Spottsville. In the latter battle he received an ankle wound and was captured. For ten months he was imprisoned at Andersonville, but was later exchanged. Upon his return to New York state he farmed for a year and then came to Roscoe township with his parents and remained four years. Subsequently he spent eighteen years as a miller in Zumbrota. During that time he was a prominent and popular citizen, and when he became an aspirant for the position of postmaster, the people were almost unanimous in desiring his appointment. He served in this capacity over five years, and then conducted the Forest Mills elevator four years, after which he became manager of the Wabasha Riller Mills elevator at Zumbrota for three years. He then purchased a 175-acre farm two miles from the city, and managed this for three years. In 1908, in company with his son, he purchased the hardware business of W. F. Bevers & Son, which has since been conducted under the name of Ira D. AVarren & Son. Mr. Warren stands hisrh in

Masonic circles, and has been a member of the Blue Lodge thirtyfive years. Of this lodge he has served as master several terms. He also belongs to the Royal Arch chapter, of which he has served as high priest several terms, and to the lesser Masonic degrees. He has been commander several years of Scofield Post, No. 121, G. A. R. While lie has never been an active politician, he is a Republican in politics, and has served on the village council and the school board. Mr. Warren was married September 19, 1866, to Cordelia A. Gaskell, of New York state, who died October 24, 1908. They have had the following children : Lelah M., born in November, 1867, married to Carl L. Strom, cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank at Minneapolis, and Sheldon Deforest, born in December, 1876, who is in partnership with his father; Herbert, who died at the age of three and a half years. The family worships at the Congregational Church.

Olaf 0. Nordvold, of Zumbrota village a retired farmer and former well-known school teacher, is a native of Norway (Lesje, Gudbrandsdalen), son of Ole and Marit Nordslette n. The parents spent their entire lives in Norway, with the exception of the years from 1878 to 1881, which they spent with their sons in America. They are now deceased. Olaf, as he was then called by his friends, attended a high school in Norway, and graduated from the Asker Seminary for Teachers in 1864. The high grade of scholarship which he maintained while at the seminary secured for him the position as teacher in his borne district, a situation he held four years. His fifth year as a teacher was spent in the south part of Gudbrandsdalen, and in 186!) he migrated to America, locating in Iowa. While perfecting himself in the English language he followed farming a short time and in the fall of that year came to this county as parochial school teacher and choir leader of the Minneola congregation. He was beloved by the pupils and honored by the parents, but in 1876, desiring more out-of-door employment, he purchased 256 acres in Zumbrota township, grubbed and improved 80 acres of this, and erected a new building, carrying on general farming until 1906, when he sold his farm to his sons and moved to Zumbrota village, where he has since resided. His public office holding includes service in the legislature in 1887, as town treasurer of Zumbrota for eight years, supervisor three years and postmaster at White Willow eight years, his tenure of office in the latter position extending through the administration of Harrison and one term of Cleveland. He is secretary of the Farmers' Elevator Company, of Zumbrota, and chairman of its finance committee. He is also a director in the Wanamingo, Minneola & Cherry Grove Mutual Farmers' Insurance Company. Throughout his life Mr. Nordvold has taken a deep interest in church matters, and is now serving as chairman of the board of trustees of -Land's Church. Starting in life as a poor boy, he has acquired an education, position, and a comfortable income, all by his own efforts. Mr. Nordvold was married March 25, 1873, at the Church of the Minneola Congregation, to Esther C. Klevgaard, daughter of John Klevgaard, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1850, and located in Dane county, "Wis., where their daughter Esther was born, October 18 of the same year. Later they located in Goodhue county, and still later in Jackson county, this state. The father died March 7, 1908, and the mother April 9, of the same year. The home of the Nordvolds has been blessed with eight children. Olaf M., born December 15, 1873, is a farmer in Zumbrota township. Maria J., born March 25, 1876, married Swen T. Swenson, also a farmer in Zumbrota township. Jesse C, born February 11, 1879, follows a similar occupation. Olga M., born June 8, 1880, is married to Peter T. Swenson, the Standard Oil agent at Zumbrota. Adolph E., born November 22, 1882. married Alice Langum, of Anoka, and is now in the furniture and undertaking business in Zumbrota. Agnes 0., born May 16, 1885, lives at home. Sverre P., born December 30, 1887, is a graduate of the Northwestern University, of Chicago, department of pharmacy class of 1909. Harold O., born April 12, 1892, a student in the Zumbrota high school, is clerking in the post office and lives at home. The family faitb is that of the Lutheran Church.

Henry J. Weiss, retired farmer of Zumbrota township, is a worthy example of those men of a sturdy race who left the shores of Europe for the new world, where by dint of frugal habits and hard labor they achieved for themselves a name and a fortune which is an honor to themselves, and a noble heritage to posterity. He has been a county commissioner and has served as chairman of Minneola township and school clerk for several terms. He has also been clerk of the German Lutheran Church at Zumbrota many years. Mr. Weiss was born in Germany, August 8, 1849, and there received an excellent education. In 1862 he came to America with his mother and brother, and worked on a farm in Minneola township with them until 1870, when he assumed charge of the old homestead. From that elate until 1902 he carried on general farming on 400 acres of good land, and then retired, renting his farm and moving to a pleasant home which he erected in the village of Zumbrota. In this residence he has since lived. Mr. "Weiss was married October 30, 1873, to Mary Starz, daughter of Jacob and Rosina Starz, natives of Germany, who upon coming to this country located in Zumbrota. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weiss has been blessed by three children. Anna L., born October 11, 1875, is now Mrs. Charles Grover, of Zumbrota. Henry E., born November 19. 1878, is cashier of the Security State Hank, of Zumbrota. Ida J., born February 24, 1881, is now Mrs. Anton Johnson, of Zumbrota. Mr. "Weiss, together with R. 0. Lund, were the prime movers in founding the State Bank, and Mr. Weiss has been a director ever since. He is also a director in the Security State Bank.

Henry E. Weiss, treasurer of the Zumbrota village school board and cashier of the Security State Bank, of Zumbrota, is a native of this county, born in Minneola township. November 19, 1878, son of Henry J. and Mary (Starz) Weiss, well known farmers of that township. He received his education in the district schools of Minneola, the public schools of Zumbrota, and the Red Wing Business ( 'ollege. At once after completing a course in the latter institution he entered the Security State Bank, in 1897, as bookkeeper. In 1899 he was made assistant cashier and in 1902 was promoted to his present position. He is an ardent supporter of the Republican party and has served the village three years as recorder and three years as treasurer. He belongs to the English Lutheran Church and affiliates with the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Elks. Mr. Weiss was married November 5, 1902, to Winifred Tucker, daughter of Richmond and Cornelia Tucker, farmers and fruit raisers of Kasson, Minn. This union has been blessed with one child. Marion, born May 29, 1904, who is the idol of the household.

Anton J. Rockne, of Zumbrota village, the distinguished speaker of the Minnesota house of representatives, is of Minnesota birth, his natal place being in Earmony township, Fillmore county, and the date of his birth December 1!). 1868. His parents were Michael and Anna < Aniundson Rockne. The father left Norway in 184!). and located in Illinois, where he farmed two years. In Wisconsin and South Dakota he also lived for a time, and was married in 1865. After coming to Minnesota he purchased 160 acres in the town where young Anton was born, and continued genera] farming. The home place is now managed by Michael Rockne and his brother. Anton's early youth was spent on the home farm, and his primary education received in the schools of the neighborhood. His classical and academic training was obtained at the Deeorah Institute. Decora h, la. He then spent an interim in teaching school, subsequent to which he entered the law department of the Minnesota State University, from which he graduated in 1894, being admitted to the bar June 7 of the same year. A few months later he came to Zumbrota and opened up an office. His success was instantaneous and in this profession he has since continued. He at once took an active interest in politics, and in 1902 was elected to the legislature, being re-elected successively in 1904. 1906 and 1908. His elo- quence on the floor and his good sense in caucus and committee deliberation won the confidence of his fellow members, and in 1909 lie was elected to his present position as speaker. Nol alone, however, at the state capital, is his influence felt, for at home his merits are no less realized, lie has served as president of the village council one year and lias been a member of the council two years. He has also done considerable campaigning for the Republican party. Mr. Rockne was married December 10, 1899. at Zumbrota. to Susie Albertson, daughter of Elling Albertson. a prominent fanner of Wanamingo. The fruits of this union are three children - Melroy, horn September 11. 1900; Elnor. born February 26, 1902, and Ariel, born June 26. 1904. The family worships at the Lutheran Church.

W. Scott Van de Bogart is a new comer in Zumbrota township compared with those who settled here in the fifties and sixties, but in the dozen or so years that he has lived here he has already established himself in the confidence and regard of the community. He was born in Appleton, Wis., February 15, 1862, son of Henry and Emeline (Hubbard) Van de Bogart, natives of New York state. They came west to Wisconsin in the early days and engaged in farming until 1862, when the father joined the union army and served in Company D. Twenty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. . until his death at Murfreesborb as the result of a fever contracted during the campaign. After this sad bereavement, the mother lived at Appleton until 1878. She then lived two years in Kansas and in -1880 moved to North Dakota and still later to Nebraska. In 1899 she came to live with her son. then returned again to Nebraska, and subsequently in 1907 again took up her home with her son, and ended her days, November 26, 1908. W. Scott received his education in Wisconsin, there spent his young manhood and in 1880 took up a homestead of 160 acres in North Dakota and also a tree claim in the same state. In 1897 he came to Zumbrota township, purchased 150 acres of land in section 29. and continued to carry oh general farming. Mr. Van de Bogart was married April 2, 1884, to Annie Barteau, daughter of David and Joana (Willet) Barteau, natives of New York state, who came to Zumbrota in 1873 and engaged in the hardware business. The father died in August, 1908, and the mother makes her home in Zumbrota village. To W. Scott and Annie (Barteau) Van de Bogart were born five children - Jay H., born April 28, 1885, is employed by the Tri-State Telephone . Company at Minneapolis; Byron B., born July 12. 1888, died in March 6, 1908; Hazel L., born February 19, 1891. lives at home; Sadie J., born May 9. 1894, died September 23. 1903; Ruth A., born March 8, 1898, lives at home. The mother of these children died March 17. 1898, and the father again married, March 2, 1902, the present Mrs. Van de Bogart having been Minnie L. Drew, daughter of Samuel and Martha Morris Drew, natives of England, who in 1848 located in Canada and after living there several years, moved to Red Wing in 1864, where they engaged in general farming. Mr. Drew died May 6, 1907, and his wife September 23, 1907. The family worships at the Methodist Church.

Martin 0. Tonseth is a prominent figure in Lands Congregation, being teacher of the parochial school of that church in Zumbrota and having charge of the schools at seven other points. For the duties of this office he is well fitted, standing high in the esteem of parents and pupils. Mr. Tonseth was born in Norway, February 28, 1845, and received his education in his native land, after which he worked on the government telegraph lines for four years. In the spring of 1872 he decided to seek his fortunes in this land of wider opportunity. Arriving in Zumbrota in the spring of 1872 he erected a home, and worked first as a farmer and then as a stone mason. He taught in the Sunday school of his congregation for several years and then in 1893 took charge of the parochial schools. He is a good citizen in every respect, one of those men who uplift the moral tone of any community. Mr. Tonseth was married September 28, 1873, at Zumbrota to Oline Strom, who came to America in 1873 and died March 6, 1903. Her father died in the old country, and her mother came to America in 1877, remaining until her death in 1892. Ole Hansen and Sigre (Martinsdatter) Tonseth, parents of Martin O. Tonseth. were natives of Norway, where the father was a shoemaker. He died in April, 1878, and the mother in February, 1876 . They had five children - Hans, Kari, Martin (deceased), Ole (deceased).

Rasmus R. Sigmond, a well-known merchant of Zumbrota, first saw the light of day in La Salle county, Illinois, September 26, 1856, his parents being Rasmus R. and Mary (Wix) Sigmond, the former a native of Stavangen and the latter of Bergen, both in Norway. After arriving in this country they took up their residence in La Salle county, where the father expired March 1, 1884. The mother still makes her home on the old place. The subject of this sketch received his education in the public schools, the Rock River Seminary at Mt. Morris, 111. ; the East High School, Aurora, 111., and Fowler Institute at Newark, 111., graduating from the latter in 1876. Previous to his graduation, however he had known something of business life, having entered the employ of a mercantile company at the early age of fifteen years. After leaving school as a student, he taught two years in his native county, and then started in the mercantile business at Danwav. 111. Here he remained a little over a vear and then went to Sheridan, 111., where tie engaged in the .same business four years. It was in August of 1880 that he decided to try his fortunes as a merchant in Zumbrota. His efforts met with success, and not only has his business prospered, but lie himself lias attained a position of honor and trust in the community. His home on Fifth street is the center of many social gatherings, and his voice on the school board and village council, of which he has been a member, was always listened to with respect and consideration. He has been a member of the state militia twentytwo years, and is now the commissary of the Third regiment. Fraternally, he is known throughout the state, being a member in high standing in the Masons, the Modern "Woodmen, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the .Modern Samaritans. A Eepublican in politics, he nevertheless exercises his own judgment in voting, and docs not always follow the party leaders when his own conscience dictates otherwise. Mr. Sigmond was married January 8, 1879, to Sarah Nelson, of Sheridan, 111., daughter of Peter I '. and Signa (Danielson) Nelson, both natives of the United States and both now deceased. The fruits of this union are - Roy E., born October 14, 1879, is in partnership with his father; Lloyd E., born December 9, 1884, is an attorney-at-law in American Falls, Idaho, while Luverne N., born October 31, 1886, is a vocal and band instructor at Shoshone, Idaho. The family stands high in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and generously assist in many public movements.

Herman H. Palmer, deceased, was for many years prominently identified with the industrial and business life of Zumbrota. A native of New Hampshire, he early engaged in the manufacturing business in Worcester, Mass., and came to Zumbrota in 1860. He was one of the three men who built the Forest mills, but later he opened a general store and conducted it aloug progressive -lines until failing health necessitated his retirement in 1898. He served as president of the city council and of the school board, and as a member of the library committee. In fraternal and religious circles he was no less prominent, having gone through thirty-two degrees of Masonry and served many years as trusted of the Congregational church. Mr. Palmer was married in November, 1862, to Adelaide Ilalbert. daughter of John and Mary A. (Turner) Halbert, natives of New York state and early settlers of Zumbrota. The father died in Memphis. Tenn., and the mother in Zumbrota. Mr. Palmer died in June, 1904. and his widow still lives in the old homestead erected in 1868. The subject of this sketch was a man of kindly nature, one who had a faculty of bringing out the best in the characters of those with whom he was associated, and his death was a distinct loss to the community which he had so ably served. Mrs. Palmer's brother, E. T. Halbert, "was also a prominent figure in Zmnbrota for many years. He was owner of the Zmnbrota mill and had other business holdings. He died in 1906.

John J. Starz, retired farmer, of Zmnbrota village, is of German birth, his natal day being November 24, 1829. His youth and early manhood were spent in his native land, and the latter part of 1854 saw him located in Sandusky, Ohio. A year later he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and soon afterward came to Goodhue county, settling in Minneola township. On section 8, township 110. range 16. west, he purchased 160 acres. After breaking this land and bringing it under cultivation, he purchased two more quarter sections, and upon the 480 acres successfully carried on general farming until 1899. when he retired from active life, and purchased a pleasant home in Zmnbrota village, where he has since resided, enjoying the fruits of a. life of labor well spent. While in Minneola township, he served as town supervisor and as road overseer. He was also member of the school board and clerk of his school district for a long term of years. He is a good man. known for his probity and honesty. Loved by his family and respected by his friends. Mr. Starz was married September 28, 1854. at Sandusky, Ohio, to Rosena Bidlingmaier, a native of Germany, who located in Sandusky a short time before her marriage. Seven children have crowned this union with happiness. .Mary, born .March 5, 1856, is married to Henry Weiss: Louisa, born July 24. 1858, was married to Henry Bennervitz, now deceased; Louis, born* August 20, 1861, is a farmer in Pine Island township; John, born August 22. 1863, is a farmer of Minneola township; Edward H., horn September 28, 1868, Lives on the old homestead: Edith ( '.. born February 20, 1872, is the wife of Herman Kalass; Emma R.. born March 24. 1874, is married to Theodore Thoreson. The family is connected with the German Lutheran Church, and are actively* interested in its progress.

Samuel B. Scott, the efficient postmaster at Zumbrota, is a native product of this county, born in Minneola township. June 18, 1870, of New York parentage. His father, Peter P. Scott married to Betsy Ann Thomas), was a harness maker by trade. The parents left New York state, where they were horn, and came to this comity in 1866, locating in Goodhue county, where they bought 160 acres of land. This the father developed, improved and increased, until he owned 340 acres, upon which he conducted general farming until his death. March 7. 1901. The mother died June 24. 1908. After receiving his primary education in the schools of his native township, Samuel l>. Scott attended the Zumbrota High School, and then started in business life for himself as a drug clerk. In 1903 he returned to the old homestead in Minneola, which he conducted until 1903, making a specialty of raising thoroughbred short-h,orn cattle. He made a careful study of the dairy business and in June, 1901, was serving until February, 1905. Three years Later he was appointed to his present position as postmaster. Under his administration the growth of business in the office has been steady and its efficiency lias been greatly increased. .Mr. Scott has taken an active interest in the civic military and industrial progress of Zumbrota and .Minneola. He has served as town clerk, and as school clerk, and was one of the organizers of the Zumbrota Clay Manufacturing Company, early in 1908. He is a Republican in polities and a popular member of the Masons, the Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen. With ('. L. St ion, he helped to organize Company D, Third Minnesota National Guard, of which he was a member for seven years. Mr. Scott was married in June 29, 1892, at Zumbrota, to Emma Barteau, daughter of David and Joana Willet) Barteau. natives of New York state, who came to Zumbrota in 1873 and engaged in the hardware business. The father died in August, 1908, and the mother lives with the Scott family. The fruits of this union are five children - Sumner, born October 23, 1896; Kenneth ^X.. born April 10, 1897; Lester, born Deeember 30, 1900; Sidney B., born in June, 1903, and Russell B., born September 14. 1906. Sidney B. died in April, 1904.

H. B. Powers, now deceased, the first white settler of Pine Island, was born in Buffalo.. X. Y., January 31, 1836, and went to Pennsylvania in 1852, settling in Wisconsin a short time later. In October, 1854, he came to this comity and preempted 160 acres on section 31, built a cabin and lived two years, later moving on to section 30. He operated the first mill in Pine Island for Haggard and Howard, the firm later becoming Leroy and Powers. In 1858 the business was sold fo J. A. Tarbox. In 1864 he moved to Roseoe township and there remained until August 1879, when he came to Zumbrota and engaged in the meat business with Jacob Closner, under the firm name of Powers and Closner. After several years %\lr. Closner retired and Mr. Powers continued the business with his son. George B., until 1894, when he retired. In 1901 he moved to Mora. Kanabec county, and purchased eighty acres of land, where he lived until his death, March 31. 1905. His wife is still living in Mora with a daughter, Mrs. Charles C. Rogers. Mr. Powers was married in 1856 to Mary E. Miller, born in Pennsylvania, February 28, 1838. To this union were born seven children - Flora Ann. born May 25. 1857, is now the wife of Charles ('.'Rogers, of

Mora^ Minn. She has the distinction of being the first white person born within the township limits of Pine Island. George B.? born in May, 1859. is in Mora. Minn: James Clark, born July 6, 1861, is a grain merchant of Hallock, Minn.; Alice M., born July 29, 1868, is the wife of Charles E. Kolbe, of Mason City, Iowa ; Frank E., born December 16, 1872, works on the '"Soo" line; Mark H. is assistant cashier of the First State Bank, of Zumbrota ; "William K. is dead.

Mark H. Powers, of Zumbrota village, was born in Roscoe township, this county. February 4. 1876, and attended the schools of his neighborhood, afterward taking a course in the Zumbrota High School. His first regular employment was as assistant to Dr. P. A. Bereman, of Zumbrota. Subsequently he worked three years as mechanic in the Adams Iron Mine, of Kveleth, Minn., and then entered the shipping department of the Oreggs, Cooper & Company, of St. Pan!. In June, 1905, he returned to Zumbrota and accepted & position as assistant cashier of the Security State Bank, in which capacity lie remained two years. A similar office was then offered him in the First State Bank, where he has since remained, winning friends was married September 22. 1903, ;il Zumbrota, to Mayme McWaters, daughter of James and Esther McWaters, of this place. One child has blessed this union - Kathleen C horn July 10. 1901. Mr. Powers is ;i Republican in politics and is now serving his second term .is tillage recorder. His popularity is shown by Hie fact that he is captain of Company D, Third Infantry, Minnesota National Guard. As a charter member of the Zumbrota Lodge. No. 178, Knights of Pythias, he has always been prominent in its councils and as a .Mason he is highly esteemd. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Geoge Person, at one time proprietor of the Zumbrota Electric Light plant, came of old Green Mountain stock, having been born in Vermont, December 4. 1831, son of Samuel and Eebecca (Stoddard) Person, both natives of New England. The father, a clothier by trade, brought his family to Zumbrota in the fifties, and here remained until his death. March 13, 1896. His widow survived until January 20, 1906. Subsequent w, receiving his education in Brattleboro. Vt.. George Person came to Zumbrota with his parents, and started his career as a blacksmith, erecting the first smithy in the village. Some years later he engaged in the hardware business, and afterward purchased the Zumbrota Electric Light plant, which he conducted until 1906. when he sold out and retired, enjoying the wellearned fruits of a life of labor, until his death, June 7, 1907.

Mr. Person was Republican in polities, and a member of the United Workmen. His religious duties were performed a1 the Baptist Church, lie was married August 25, 1864, at La Crosse, Wis., to .Mrs. .Mary A. Elliott, daughter of Edward and Caroline McLintoc) Boyles, of Thomaston, Maine. Her father originally conducted a bakery but in the latter years of his life took up hotel keeping, lie died in Bangor. .Maine, in 1861, his wife having died in Thomaston, .Maine, in 1859. To Mr. and Mrs. George Person were born three children - Abbie A., horn Sep tember 21, 1867, married John Stanerson, now of Minot, X. D.: Edward S., born March 4. 1^72. was president of the First State Bank, of Zumbrota, twelve years. He is now president of a bank at Minot. Minn, N. D. He was for some time captain of Company B, of Zumbrota, then became major in the Third regiment, Minnesota National Guards and is now captain of National Guard company at Minot. Charles F., born August 15, 1875, died June 4. 1898. By her marriage to James A. Elliott, Mrs. Person had one son, George, born June 4, 1860, and died in August, 1890.

Ralph C. Nickerson, veterinary surgeon, of Zumbrota, is a native of "Wisconsin, born in Cambria, Columbia county, December 27, 1859. His parents, Seth and Sarah R. (Clifford) Nickerson, natives of New York state, removed to Wisconsin in 1845, the father being a blacksmith by trade. From 1863 until 1877, the family lived at Concord, Dodge county, this state, and then came to Zumbrota. The mother died October 25, 1897, and the father, who retired from active practice of his trade in 1890, lives with his son, Ralph C. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools and in the "Wesleyan Methodist Seminary at "Wasioja, Minn., as wTell as in the Zumbrota High School. He clerked in a store for a time, but his love for horses soon lead him to the race track, which he followed until 1899, when he entered the Western Veterinary College, at Kansas City, graduating in 1901. He at once opened an office in Zumbrota, where he has met with marked success, and built up a large and profitable practice. In addition to the pursuits mentioned above, Mr. Nickerson was proprietor of a government star mail route from July 1, 1879, to December, 1881. In 1884 he took a trip to the state of "Washington, returning the following year. On his trip home he drove seventy-eight horses from Cheney, Wash., to Bozeman, Mont., thence brought them to St. Paul by rail, and from there drove them to Zumbrota where he sold them. Mr. Nickerson wTas married December 31, 1878, at Zumbrota, to Kate C. Chaffee, daughter of I. M. and Emily F. (Roan) Chaffee, the former of whom was a native of Connecticut and the latter of England. They came to Zumbrota in the early days, Mr. Chaffee being for many years a carpenter here, also doing some contracting. He died in February, 1897. and his wife in December, 1891. Mrs. Xickerson was born March 17. 1863. To Mr. Nickerson she has borne two children. Mary <'.. born August 26, 1880, wife of George H. Tracy, superintendent of schools in Alden. Minn., and Guy R.. born August 27, 1882, a horse dealer of Zumbrota. The family religion is that of The Methodist Church.

Andrew J. Nerhaugen. of Zumbrota village, was born in Land. Norway. January »>. 1*2! >. son of Johannes and Marit Nerhaugen. With his parents and two brothers he came to America in the year 1848, and located on a farm near Oxfordville. Rock county, Wisconsin. lb-re he lived until 1855, when he came to Minnesota and settled in Pine Island township, where he preempted 160 acres of wild land. This land he cleared and broke, and here he built a home in which he lived until in 1905, when he sold and removed to the village of Zumbrota, where he purchased a home and has since Lived a retired life. Mr. Nerhaugen has been twice married. In the spring of 1<S">7 he was married to Ingeborg Myran, by whom he had six children - John, of Zumbrota; Peter, of Anoka; Julia Mrs. \. Simonson), of Brainerd; Edward and Sophie, of .Minneapolis, and Albert,

February 8, 1906. she was born in Land. Norway, in 1845, came to America in 1869, and was married to Mr. Nerhaugen in 1871. By this union there were eighi children - Alphine, who died in 1878; Clara, who died in 1902; Carl, of Watertown, S. D.; Selmer, of Zumbrota; Alfred, of Seattle, Wash: Emily, Josie and Stella, who live al home. Mr. Nerhaugen is a member of the Lutheran Church.

Thore Olson, farmer and stock buyer, lives in a pleasani residence on the outskirts of the village of Zumbrota. He is a native of Norway, born Augusl Is. 1s-~>4. son of Ole and Anna (Lyseng) Olson, the former of whom died in Norway and the latter of whom came to this country in 1856 and died in the fall of 1898. Thore was drought to this country as a boy of two years, and was raised at Manitowoc. Wis., where he received his education. He spent his young manhood in farming and railroad work, and in 1876 went to Benson. .Minn. In 1881 he located in Larimore, Grand Forks county. N. D.. and engaged in farming and stock dealing until 1890, when he came to Minneola township and purchased 24<) acres. In 1898 he rented This farm and purchased 115 acres on the borders of the village of Zumbrota, where he erected a new home. He now deals in stock, and conducts the home farm. Mr. Olson has devoted his life to hard work, and has never eared to mix in public affairs. He is a faithful husband and a loving father, justly proud of his fine family of children. He is one of the respected members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Olson was married, June is. 1880, at Benson, Minn., to Marie Hanson, both of whose parents' are now deceased. This union has been blessed with eighl children - Ole is dead: Anna is dead; Ole T., Theodore, Oscar, Olga, are living; Elmer and Mabel are dead.

Fredrick L. Marvin, who conducts an extensive produce business in Zumbrota village, the amount of his transactions reaching something like $25,000 a year, was born in Rome. Ohio. June 28, 1845, son of Albert and Anna (Rogers) Marvin, the former a native of New York state and the latter of Ohio. In 1855 the family moved to Monticello, Iowa, where the father engaged in retailing agricultural implements until 1880, when he retired. Albert Marvin was a staunch Republican, and a noted stump speaker. He several limes toured the state of Iowa during political campaigns, and also served Jones county in the Legislature. lie died in June, 1887, at eighty years of age, and his wife lived to be eighty-eight. A1 once after leaving school in Iowa. V\-r>\ erick migrated to Nebraska. In 1870 he took- up 160 acres in Johnson county, that state, and carried on general farming. In 1887 he went to St. Rani and in September of thai year came to Zumbrota. where he has since engaged in buying and shipping eggs, poultry, fruit and vegetables. This has not only proven a profitable venture for Mr. Marvin, but has also furnished the farmers with an outlet for their garden crops and poultry products. Mr. Marvin belongs to the United Workmen, but has never sought the excitement of public life, either in fraternal or political eireles. He was married October 24. 1866,. at Monticello, Iowa, to Jennie S. Tucker, daughter of Samuel Tucker, a wagon manufacturer. Both her parents are deceased. A son and a daughter have blessed the Marvin home. Frank A., born in Nebraska, is in the gas business at AYatertown, S. D.; Lillian B., was also born in Nebraska.

Otto F. C. Miller, a Zumbrota meat dealer, is a native of the village, born October 13. 1878, son of August Miller and Mrs. Anna (Pagel) Miller, who previous to her marriage with Mr. Miller was Mrs. Anna Wallaue. The parents, natives of Germany, came to America in 1872 and 1860. respectively, and settled in Wisconsin, later coming to Goodhue county and locating in Red Wing in 1874. In that city, the father followed his trade of meat cutting and in 1876 was married to Mrs. Wallauer. In 1877 he started in business for himself. In 1886 he took E. V. Ramharter as a partner and later sold the entire business to him. Subsequently he engaged in stock buying until 1901. In thai year he and his son started in the meat business as partners, under the firm name of A.ugus1 .Miller & Son.

In 1906 his son sold out his interest to Hospodarsky and Lapprell, who with August Miller, carried on the business for about nine months, when they purchased the business. Otto Miller then started a new meat market and August Miller worked with him until 1908, when he moved to Deer'Loclge, Tenn., where he owns 900 acres of farm and timber land. There the mother and father still live. Otto F. C. attended the public schools of Zumbrota and after school took up the meat business. In 1901 bought out the firm of Kolbe & Kalass, and as mentioned before in this sketch, carried on business with his father until 1906, when he sold out. He spent .the next year in preparing his present residence on Fourth street and in 1907 again took up the meat business. He is interested in the Zumbrota Clay Manufacturing Company, is an independent voter and belongs to the German Lutheran Church. The father served both as alderman and marshall of the village. O. F. C. Miller was married, June 9, 1903, at Goodhue, to Annie S. Hilderbrandt, daughter of Christ and Sophia Hilderbrandt. natives of Germany, who came to America in 1864 and located in Goodhue county, where they engaged in farming. Mr. Hilderbrandt died in 1878 and his wife in 1902. August Miller was one of the men who assisted in building up the village of Zumbrota. He is a kind and honest man and well liked by all who know him.

A. J. Miller, one of the early pioneers of Zumbrota, was a native of England, born in Southfork, May 21, 1833. In that bonny corner of old England he spent his early boyhood and at the age of twelve years came to this country and lived in New York until 3859. when lie came west and took up a homestead in Goodhue comity, five miles east of Zumbrota, where he lived for the remainder of his days. In the early times he experienced all the hardships incident to pioneer life. He hauled his wheat to Lake City with a yoke of oxen, taking several days for each trip, and sleeping out of doors when night overtook him, letting the oxen forage as best they could on the grass along the trail - for road it could hardly be called in those days. Ready cash was serace, and Mr. Miller was glad to cut wood at twenty-five cents a cord. In the latter part of his life affairs took -on a different aspect. Being a shrewd business man, he invested his money in real estate, and at his death left a fortune of $80,000, all gained by his own efforts. He died February 22, 1882, aged fifty years, nine months and one day, and was laid to rest in Mazeppa cemetery. A. J. Miller was married, October 27, 1861, to Amy A. Davis, of Chester Wabasha county, who proved a most able helpmeet in all his undertakings.

17, 1855. His parents, Wenzel and Frances Grossbeck, came to America in 1856, farmed near La Crosse, .Wis., from that year until 1879, then moved to Wabasha county, this state, where the father ended his days as a farmer. The mother, now ninety-two years of age, makes her home with her son, Anton. The subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of La Crosse, and assisted his father on the farm until 1877, when he came to Mazeppa, Minn., and purchased eigthy acres. To this tract he added from time to time until he owned 240 acres, largely timber land, which he cleared and prepared for crops, improving the place by erecting a pleasant home. In 1898 he sold out and purchased 110 acres within the village limits of Zumbrota. In addition to this he owns seventy-one acres in section 30, Zumbrota township, near his village property. Here he carries on general farming. Mr. Grossbeck is a hard working, industrious man, and a law-abiding citizen, a genial companion and a loyal friend. He ' votes the Republican ticket, but has never cared to engage actively in political affairs. His wife, Sophia, whom he married October 23, 1895, was born in Pine Island township, January 24, 1857, daughter of Henry and Sophia Ahneman, natives of Germany. Mrs. Grossbeck is a thorough housekeeper, and a good wife.

Arthur E. Mosher, of Zumbrota village, was born in Zumbrota township, May 11, 1871, and received his education in the public schools. After finishing his schooling he engaged with his father in the harness business, to which enterprise a line of shoes was later added. He continued in this business until 1906, when he was appointed assistant cashier of the First State Bank of Zumbrota, proving himself so efficient, that after two months was elected cashier, which position of trust he held at the time of the consolidation, being now connected with the Security State Bank.

He is also interested with Mark H. Powers in the insurance business. Mr. Mosher has been village treasurer two years, being also a member of the Modern Samaritans. He was married January 25, 1901, at Winona, to Florence Angle, of Sparta, Wis., daughter of O. F. Angle, one of the prominent business men of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Mosher have three children - Geraldine, born February 9, 1903, and Dorothy, born May 15, 1906 ; Florence S., born August 3, 1909. Arthur E. Mosher is the son of William and Julia E. (Smith) Mosher, the former a native of New York state and the latter of Hartford, Conn. They came west vin the early fifties and settled in Mazeppa, Minn.

William E. Mosher, of Zumbrota village, was born in Onandaga county, N. Y., March 11, 1843, son of John and Louisa (Marvin) Mosher, both natives of New York state. The father came west in the spring of 1859, locating at Chester, Wabasha county, and purchased farm land on which he lived until 1871. when he retired from active labor and moved to Lake City, where he died October 28. 1875, the mother having passed away in 1850 in New York state. William E. received his early education in New York state, coming west with his father in 1859, where he assisted with farm work until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, when lie .joined the union army, enlisting at Full Snelling, October 15. 1861, in Company G. Third Minnesota A'olunteer Infantry, serving until January, 1861. when he reenlisted in same company remaining with his regiment until September 2.'!. 1865, when Ik- received his honorable discharge at Fort Snelling, when the regiment was mustered out. lie was taken prisoner ;it Murfreesboro, Tenn., November Is. 1862, and was confined in ;i Southern prison when the Indian outbreak occurred. He was accordingly paroled, and sent to .Minnesota to tit-liI the Indians. While fighting in the South he participated in tin- siege of Vicksburg and. was also at the capture of Little Rock, and engaged in numerous other battles. After the war he returned to his farm in Chester. In 1 lie spring of 1866 he moved to Mazeppa ami opening a harness shop, which he conducted until 1869, when he sold out and removed t<» Red Wing, engaging in tie' same- lmsiness. 'In 1872 he left Red Wing, going to Zumbrota, where he followed his trade for one year, then wetii to Swift county and homesteaded 160 acres of land, which he proved up, worked and improved, erecting a home and other necessary buildings. lb1 subsequently returned to Zumbrota and moved his family to Swift county, where they remained on the claim until 1878. Returning to Zumbrota. he again engaged in the harness business until the spring of 19<>7 under the firm name of \V. E. Mosher & Son. .Mr. Mosher still owns the store building. lie is a1 presenl connected with the Butter and Eggs Company, of Red Wing, and has' also been its buyer for the past the years. He lias been oil inspector of tin; county for three years. Politically, he is a Republican and has been a member of the Ancient Order of United "Workmen for twentyeight years. He belongs to the Scofielcl Post Xo. 121, G. A. R., is commander of the Post, and is also president of the Old Settlers' Society of Goodhue county. Mr. Mosher was married October 15. lst;7. at Mazeppa, to Julia Smith, of that place, daughter of W. B. and .Mary Bridges) Smith, both of New England stock, natives of Deep River. Conn. Upon coming west in 1857. they located in Mazeppa. Minn., where the father was a farmer and clerk. He died May 29. 1886. and the mother in 1866. both in Mazeppa. Mr. and Mrs. Mosher have four rhildren - Jennie E.. born May 19, 1869, married A. E. Mclntire. connected with the St. Paul Daily News; Arthur E.. born May

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University, and is a teacher in Red Wood Kails. .Mian; Glen \\\, born .March 1.4. 1881, lives at Huron, S. 1).. engaged in real estate business, the firm name being Wilson & Mosher. Mr. and Mrs. Mosher attend the Methodist Episcopal church. They are good citizens, and are highly esteemed by all who know them.

Toger J. Hovland, of Zumbrota village, was one of those men Avho.se deaths leave a real vacancy in the community. He was kind hearted and sincere, frugal and thrifty in his habits, yet generous to others, a faithful friends, a considerate husband and a loving father, a good citizen and a consistent Christian in every respeet. Horn January 6, 1843, at Sovde, Stavenger, he was brought up in a Christian home and attended the public schools. At twenty-four years of age, determined to seek the wider opportunities of the new world, he came in America and took up his residence at Keokuk. Iowa, in -July. 1857. In August of the same year, he came up the river to Red "Wing, and after residing there for a short time came to Wanamingo township and followed general farming until 1875, when he purchased a larger farm in Boscoe township. In 1905 he retired, and after purchasing a beautiful residence came to Zumbrota village, he resided until called to his Heavenly rest and reward. .Mr. Hovland was married, October 10, 1858, to Aasa Waese, who came from Norway to America in 1857, about a year before her marriage. She is now living in her home in Zumbrota village, being made happy by the esteem and friendliness of her neighbors and the love of her children. She is still well and in the best of health, although more than seventy-five years of age, having been born in Judy 11. 1834. To Mr. and Mrs. Hovland were born eight children - Andrew' lives in Zumbrota; Cornelius lives in Roscoe, as does also Martin ; Henry lives in Duluth ; Oscar farms on the old homestead in Roscoe township; Joseph lives in Duluth and Sarah and Bertha are at home.

Henry W. Cooledge, a Civil War veteran, is a familiar figure in Zumbrota. where he has been known as an old settler for many years. At Plymouth, Vt., where he was born April 14. 1841, he spent his early boyhood, and at the age of seven came west with his parents, Oliver and Polly (Wheelock) Cooledge, who ended their days as farmers in Columbia county, Wis. In that county he received his education, and in .1865 came to Goodhue county, where he developed eighty acres of land. However, in 1880, he was attracted to Appleton, Minn., but his farming operations came to an abrupt end there during the trrasshopper plague. Subsquently h<> engaged in the photograph busi- ness in Zuinbrota village for a short period, then took up the trade of harness making, which he continued until 1893, when he sold out to M. H. Barsfield and retired. His military career began in the winter of 1861, when he enlisted at Milwaukee in Company F, Eighteenth "Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, in which he served seven months, receiving his discharge at Corinth, Miss., in August, 1862, for disability. Mr. Cooledge was married in 1863 to Eowena M. Nichols, by whom he had two children, Ada M., now of Minneapolis, and George AY., now deceased. Mrs. Eowena Cooledge died May 22, 1892, at Zumbrota. Later Mr. Cooledge was married April 14, 1899, to Mrs. Alice (Cook) Nichols, daughter of Allen and Caroline (Cole) Cook, natives of Baltimore. Md., who came to AVisconsin in July, 1847, and there ended their days on a farm, the father. Allen Cook, a veteran of the Civil war. dying in March, 1873, and the mother in 1856. Mr. Cooledge has served as city marshal in Zumbrota. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the G. A. E. and attends the Methodist Episcopal church.

James H. Farwell was born in New Ipswich, N. H., May 16, 1847, and died February 18, 1909. He came to Zumbrota in the year 1869 and engaged in farming, but later devoted most of his time to his real estate and collecting business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death. He was married October 8, 1874, at Zumbrota to Emma A. Barrett, daughter of Albert and Lucy A. Barrett, who came to Zumbrota in 1857 and became prosperous farmers. Mr. Barrett died in 1877 and Mrs. Barrett in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Farwell had one son, Albert B., born February 10, 1881, and one daughter. Edith L., born October 10, 1884. Mr. Farwell was a Eepublican in his political views. He was one of the leading men in the village, prosperous and progressive, and for three years was its honored mayor. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Modern Woodmen of America. His death left a real vacancy in the village, the general sentiment being that the community had indeed lost a true man and a noble character.

Albert B. Farwell, of Zumbrota village, son of James H. Farwell, was born February 10. 1881, in Zumbrota village, where he acquired his education. After his school days were over he entered his father's office and engaged in the real estate and collecting business, which he has continued since his father's death. He is a Eepublican, holding the office of constable, and is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Masons. He is still single and one of the rising young men of the village.

William Croxford, of Zumbrota village, was born October 15, 1863, in England, son of "William and Lydia (Warren) Croxford, who came to America in 1884, settling in St. Paul, where his father followed his trade as a carpenter until his death in July, 1904. The mother is still living. William received his education in England, where he learned the carpenter trade, and in 1882 came to America, locating at St. Paul, Minn. After following contracting until 1892, he came to Zumhrota, working at the same trade until 1901, when he became general manager of the F. G. Marvin Lumber Company, which position he still holds. In 1908, Mr. Croxford was elected president of the Zumbrota Clay Manufacturing Company, and in February, 1909, general manager of that company. He was married at St. Paul, June 22, 1884, to Ellen Head, a native of Kn gland, who came to America in 1884. Mr. Head is dead, bill Airs. Head is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Croxford are the parents of four children : Lydia C, born July 3, 1885, married Josiah II. Lothrop, a farmer of Goodhue county; Albert W., born June 24. 1887, is now acting manager of the F. G. Marvin Lumber Company, of Zumbrota; Hattie was born May 17, 1891, and Ellen G. was horn August 22, 1895. The last two named are both at home. Politically, Mr. Croxford is a Republican and has been clerk of the school board four years. He is an active member of the I. 0. O. F., the .Al. AW A., and the Modern Samaritans. The family religion is that of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Ole N. Berg, of Zumbrota village, was born in Norway, Vestre Slidre Valclres, April 12, 1863, son of Nels and Gertrude (Dokken) Berg, also native of Norway. The father died in 1875 and the mother in 1903. Mr. Berg received his education in Norway and emigrated to America in 1883, locating at Decorah, Iowa, where he was engaged in clerking for eight years. May 16, 1889, he was married to Marie Peterson, of Hospers, la., born October 5, 1865, daughter of John and Marit Peterson. The father died in 1900 and the mother is still living. In 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Berg moved to Montevideo, Minn., and in May, 1893, came to Zumbrota, where Mr. Berg entered into the general merchandise business, which he has since continued. At one time he was associated with L. J. Henning, of Zumbrota, and also with J. N. Banitt, at Goodhue, this county, in the same line of business. In 1907 he was elected director and second vice president of the First State Bank, of Zumbrota, which position he still holds, being very highly esteemed. Mr. Berg is a self-made man. He is a member of the board of education. He and his wife are both members of the Lutheran church. They have three children : Nellie, born October 9, 1890; Ovidia, born April 14, 1893; and Alma, born October 6. 1899. '

Henry Bargsten, Zumbrota township, was born in Germany, March 14, 1863, son of Christ and Mary Bargsten, natives of Germany, who were farmers. The father died February 3, 1902, and the mother January 8, 1906. Henry received his education in Germany and came to America in 1887, locating in Goodhue township, where he remained four years, after which he came to Zumbrota township and purchased thirty acres of land, which he broke and cleared, building a home and other outbuildings. In 1907 he bought eighty acres of improved land adjoining and again in 1909 bought seven acres of timber land, also adjoining, making a nice farm of 117 acres, on which he has followed general farming and stock raising. He was married March 2, L884, to Mary Bredehoft. daughter of Hans and Mattie (Tomhave) Bredehoft, natives of Germany, in which country they died. Mr. and Mrs. Bargsten have two children, Mary, who married Henry Rothgarn. living at Wabasha county, Hyde Park township, and Margaret, living at home. Mr, Bargsten paid a visit to his old home in Germany in 1901., returning in 1902. He is a Republican in bis politics, has held the office of supervisor and road overseer for several years, and lias been a member and director of the school board. He is interested in the Goodhue elevator. Mr. Bargsten lias acquired what he now possesses by hard work, and the esteem by which be is held in his community is clearly shown by the many offices to which he has been entrusted. The family attends the I rerman hut heran church.

Alfred E. Collinge, of Zumbrota village, was born August 10, 1871, son of Samuel and Hannah (Sutcliffe) Collinge, natives of England, who came to America in 1890, locating at Easton, Pa. In 1893 they came to Zumbrota, where the father engaged in brickmaking for three years, after which he went to Ireland. The mother died in 1890. Allied E. received his education in England, after which he took up brickmaking. and in 1890 located in Radford, A'a.. where he continued to work at his trade. In 1891 he went to Easton, Pa., and in 1893 came to Zumbrota, where he again engaged in brickmaking. After three years he started in the dray business, and in ]!)<>5 in the ice business. He also entered the Vandusen Elevator Company, and 1908 was chosen its manager, which position he now holds. He still continues the dray and ice business. The fraternal affiliations of Mr. Collinge consist of membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, of which he is clerk, the I. O. O. F.. the Masons and the M. B. A. By his wife, Matilda Person, a native of Sweden, who came to this country in 1893, Mr. Collinge has four children: Alfred, Hannah. Harry, and Mary Ann. all living at home. The subject of this sketch is a good citizen and capable business man, highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances.

Frank W. Fulkerson, of Zumbrota, was born at Hamilton, Madison county, New York, June 9. 1851, son of Stephen and Alary (Worthington) Fulkerson, natives of England and Ger- many, respectively. The father, who was a contractor and stonecutter, died December 25, 1859, and the mother November 2-1. L891. Frank W. received his education in New York, after which he followed farming until 1*72, when he came wesl and for one year worked on the government survey of the Red River valley. In is?-'! he came to Zumbrota and engaged in carpenter work and contracting, which he has since followed. Mr. Fulkerson was married February 2. 1878, to Viola Dickerson, daughter of A. J. and Hannah (Cooledge) Dickerson, the former of whom died in 1900 and the latter in 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Fulkerson arc the parents of six children: Robert L., born February 13, 1879, is with C. A. Zimmerman, of St. Paul; Harold E., born February 7, 1881, is with the Southern Pacific railroad at Oregon; Jay E., born Augusl 29, 1885, graduate of the Minnesota University, is with the Cascade Lumber Company, of Washington state; Ruth E., born October 28, 1886, lives at home; Floyd F.. born January 2, 1889, lives in North Dakota: Lois F., born December K), 1890, lives at home. Politically. Mr. Fulkerson is an independent Republican, belongs to the Masons, the Modern Woodmen and the Modern Brotherhood. A sincere believer in education, he has given his children the advantage of a thorough school training. The family worships at the Congregational church.

Lars J. Henning, of Zumbrota village, was horn in Holden township. April 21, 1876, son of Peter and Gjertru Henning, both natives of Norway. They came to America many years ago, and the father engaged for a time in teaching school. He was afterwards chosen manager for the Farmers' Co-operative Store, known as "Dovre Handels Forening," a position he held for seven years. He then purchased his present store at Aspelund, where he is still engaged in the general mercantile business. Lars received his education in the public schools at Aspelund, in the Zumbrota high school, and later at the Red AVing Business College. In 1896 he became a silent partner of 0. N. Berg in the mercantile business, which partnership continued until 1900, when the firm's name was changed to Berg & Henning. In 1902 Mr. Henning purchased Mr. Berg's interest and has since continued the business alone, being very successful and making a specialty of handling poultry and farm produce. He also takes an active interest in the promotion of poultry raising throughout the country. Mr. Henning was married June 25, 1903, at Zumbrota, to Gjerstine Svee. This union has been blessed with three children : Hulda, born June 6, 1904 ; Palma, born September 4, 1907, and Leslie, born July 11, 1909. Mr. Henning is a Republican in polit Lcs, and a member of the Modern Samaritans and Modern Woodmen of America, in both of which organizations he has held several offices.

Ole Kittleson, of Zumbrota township, son of Kittie and Berit (-Loken) Kittleson, was born in Norway, November 25, 1843. His parents died in Norway, the father in 1884 and the mother in 1845. Ole received his education in Norway, and came to America in 1859, locating at Rock county, Wisconsin, where he worked on a farm for two years. He then went to Illinois, and engaged in farming, remaining six years, after which he came to Pine Island township, where he purchased 100 acres of improved land and followed general farming until 1881, when he removed to Zumbrota and purchased a farm of 231 acres in section 34. Here he built a home and other outbuildings and has followed a general line of farming. May, 1872, Mr. Kittleson was married to Julia Lee, daughter of Nels and Ambor (Torkelson) Lee, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1865, locating in "Wisconsin and later removing to Pine Island, where they engaged in farming for six years, when they came to Clay county, where the father died in March, 1887, and the mother in 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Kittleson have had ten children : Bessie, married to Gustaf A. Nelson, of Minneola township; Nels, Cornelius and Julia, living at home; Josephine, married to Elba C. Harper, of Pine Island; Henry, of Cherry Grove; Theodore, of Spokane, Wash.; Emma and Emma (deceased), and Olaf, a medical student at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Kittleson is a Republican in his politics, but has never sought public office. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Zumbrota, and the family attend the Lutheran church.

Benjamin A. Kolbe, a well known shoe merchant of Zumbrota, was born in Minneola township, March 27, 1867, and received his education in the public schools, engaging in farming until the year 1898. when he removed to Zumbrota and engaged in the ice business for one year. Receiving the offer of a good position with the Piano Harvesting Company, he entered their employ, remaining with them for four years, afterward becoming agent for the International Harvesting Company, for whom he worked for two years, and then traveled two years for the J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company. Being ambitions to get into business for himself, he purchased the boot, shoe and harness business of W. E. Mosher & Son, which he has since conducted with great success, being one of the prominent merchants in Zumbrota and making it his aim to carry only high-grade and standard goods. Mr. Kolbe was married October 15, 1891, to Anna Maher. Having no children of their own, they adopted a little girl, Marie, still living at home. Mrs. Anna Maher Kolbe died January 27, 1900, and Mr. Kolbe was married October 22, 1901, to Anna Zetzman, by whom he has two daughters : Myrtle, born in June, 1904, and Ruth, born in February, 1907. Mr. Kolbe is an independent

Republican. Both be and his wife attend the Lutheran church. His parents were Eenry and Marie (Zimmerman) Kolbc, natives of Germany, who came to America, locating in Red Wing in 1859, removing to Hay Creels until the fall of ]si;r>. when they purchased a farm in Minneola township, cultivating and improving it. In ISli!) Mr. Kolbe met with a serious accident, having his leg cut off by a threshing machine and dying before medical assistance could reach him. Mrs. Kolbe was left with seven small children, whom by her thrift, industry and hard labor she educated, besides managing her farm and paying off a large mortgage, thus making a home for herself and little ones

Oscar 0. Larsen, M. D., of Zumbrota village, was born at Rush River, St. Croix county, Wisconsin, August 6, 1877. He attended the public schools of Rush River and after mastering the common branches, entered Luther College at Decorah, Iowa, where he obtained his degree of Bachelor of Arts, being distinguished for proficiency in his studies as well as for his good fellowship. Deciding to take up the study of medicine, he entered the medical department of the State University, where he was graduated with high honors in 1907. Shortly after graduating he came to the village of Zumbrota and took up the active practice of his profession, meeting with great success, having a large and increasing practice, both in the city and country. He is now filling the position of county physician, and being thoroughly ethical in his practice, he has affiliated himself with the county, state and American medical associations. Dr. Larsen is of sterling character as a citizen, sympathetic and generous as a practitioner. He was married December 22, 1903. at River Falls, to Nora Isaacson Herum, daughter of Jeno and Carolina (Thoen) Isaacson, who were natives of Norway, and emigrated to America, locating in Pierce county and becoming prominent farmers. Her father is deceased, but her mother is still living in River Falls. Mrs. Larsen is a graduate of the Lutheran Ladies' Seminary of Red AVing. Dr. and Mrs. Larsen have three children: Erling H., born January 23, 1904; Einar O., born September 29, 1906; and Harold A. C, born September 9, 1908. The doctor is a Republican in politics and he and his family are members of the Norwegian Synod church. His parents are Ole and Anna (Olson) Larsen, . who were born in Norway, and emigrated to America in the late sixties, locating in Wisconsin. In 1876 they removed to Rush River, purchasing 160 acres of land, which they farmed and improved, carrying on general farming, being highly respected in the community wherein they reside.

Oliver K. Anderson, of Zumbrota village, was born at Lacrescent, Minn., December 15, 1856, son of William and Susan O. (Arnett) Anderson, natives of Ohio. They emigrated to Houston

'-unity. Minnesota, in 1855. where the father followed his trade as carpenter until he died, January 2, 1901. The mother passed away December 25. 188<>. Oliver received his education at Lacrescent, after which he learned telegraphy and began his services for the 0. & M. railroad in 1882. He was first stationed at Frontenac Minn., where he remained until 1887, then went to Orient. S. D.. until 1889, thence to Weaver, Minn., where he was stationed until 1892, when he came to Zumbrota, where he was engaged as station agent and operator, and where he still is. During all this time he has been with the ('. & M. railroad, and lias always performed his duties to the great satisfaction of the company. Mr. Anderson was married November 13. 1883. at Red AYing to Flora I. Spinney, who was also born in Minnesota, in the town of Florence. She was the daughter of J. D. and Lucania (Seavey) Spinney, who were natives of New Hampshire, and came to this county and located in Florence township in 1854. and for a number of years were engaged in milling, then engaged in farming, which they followed for forty years in the same place. The father died suddenly on a street car at Seattle, Wash., where he had gone to visit his younger daughter. The t mother died January 10, 1905. Mr. and Airs. Anderson have four children: Ear] F.. bora Augusl 21, 1>S5. is a civil engineer of Seattle. Wash.: Pearl P. born March »i. 1886, is a teacher; Fred 1).. born October 15. 1889, is wireless operator on ;| boal from Seattle to Alaska ; and Florence P.. born September 20, 1891. is a high school student. Mi'. Anderson is a Republican in his politics and has served on the village council two years and on the school hoard for ten years. Fraternally, he affiliates with the Masons and the M. W. A. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church,

William J. Mc Waters, a native of Minneola township, now living in Zumbrota village. Avas born .January 8, 1862, son of and Esther (Kinneer) McWaters, of Ireland, who came to America in ls44 and located in New York state, where the father engaged in farming and railroading. Coming west in 1856 to Minneola township, they bought 160 acres of wild land, which they cleared and cultivated, following general farming until 1889. when they retired and moved to Zumbrota. AVilliam J. received his education in Minneola township and farmed with his father until twenty-four years old. He then went to Polk county. Minnesota, where from 1886 to 1894 he farmed 400 acres of land which he rented from his father. In 1894 he returned to the old homestead in Alinneola township. This he purchased and has since continued to improve. June 19, 1890, he was married to Jennie Haugan, daughter of Halvor and Anna Haugan. They have two children: John E., born April 8, 1891. and AVilliam J., bora October 1, 1892. Both arc at homo. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Waters now live on the farm in Minneola township. Mr. Mc- Waters is a man of energy and deserves all the success won l>y him. He is a member of two fraternal organizations, the Red .Men and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a communicant of the Lutheran church, and politically associates with the Republican party. Mr. McWaters has served as town clerk and assessor, also as school clerk of district 66.

Miner C. Morgan, of Zumbrota township, was horn in Seneca county, NeW York. April 28. 1846. son of Charles and Elizabeth Al a rial t Morgan, natives -of New Jersey. The father was a machinist and patternmaker by trade. Both parents are deceased, .Miner received his education in New York state and left school to enlist in the Union army at Trumansburg, N. Y.. in Company A. Fiftieth New York Volunteer Phigineers as artificer, February 13, 1863. He was discharged from the army June 13, isii."). al Fort Barre Ya.. when he returned to New York state, and December, 1865, went to Illinois. In March, 1867, he came with his brothers to Zumbrota township and purchased 160 acres of wild land, which they broke and improved, built a home and other outbuildings, and carried on general farming. In 1S94 he bought his brother's interest in the farm and has since continued to do general farming. December 31, 1884. Mr. Morgan was married to Caroline A. Danielson, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Anderson) Danielson, farmers of Belvidere township. The father died March 6, 190!). but the mother is still living in Belvidere. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan had no children of their own, but had adopted a boy, Charles Kivett Morgan, who is now a civil engineer at Minneapolis. Mr. Morgan is a Republican'in his politics and has served on the town board nine years, being chairman of the township for three years; as well as a member of the school board for fourteen years. He is a member of the A. 0. U. W. and G. A. R. Post No. 121, and he and the family attend the Presbyterian church.

John 0. Olsen, one of the prosperous merchants of Zumbrota, first saw the light of day in Chicago, February 8, 1878. His parents moved to Zumbrota in 1885, when John 0. was seven years old. He received his education in the public schools of Zumbrota and graduated from the high school. After leaving school he took a position as a clerk, which he retained until 1907, when he started out for himself, opening the City Grocery and Crockery store, in which he has been very successful, he being the sole owner and proprietor,, carrying a full line of goods and enjoying a large village and country trade. He was married June 27, 1904, at Decorah. Iowa, to Marie Fossom, daughter of L. L. and Mollie Fossotn. prominent farmers of Iowa, but now living in Decorah, having retired from active business. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen have no children. Mr. Olsen is an independent voter, and is one of the volunteer firemen. Being an active church worker, he is president of the Young People's League of Land's (Norwegian Lutheran) church, which he and his wife attend. He owns two lots in town and has a substantial home on "West avenue. John and Ingebor Olsen, parents of John 0. Olsen, and" natives of Norway, came to America in 1872, locating in Chicago, where the father engaged in the custom tailor's business until 1885, when he removed his family to Znmbrota, following the same trade. Both parents are still living.

Paul Paulson, of Zumbrota village^ was born in Wanamingo township, November 1, 1877. son of Bottolf and Julia Foss Paulson, both natives of Norway, who came to America in the early sixties, locating in Wanamingo township and purchasing a farm of 120 acres, which the father cultivated and improved, residing here until 1893, when he sold the farm and moved to Zumbrota, vdiere he purchased 168 acres of fine farm land. There he has since resided, carrying on general farming. Paul received his education in the public schools of Wanamingo and remained at home assisting his father until he was twenty-two years of age, when he went to Stevens county and engaged in farming until 1906. He then came 1o Zumbrota and took up the threshing business, which he has followed until the present time. He is also manager of the Hulbert Mills for the First State Bank of Zumbrota. Mr. Paulson was married December 24, 1899, to Emma Siebrecht, daughter of Henry and Catherina (Augustine) Siebrecht, natives of Germany, who for many years resided in Pine Island townslfip, where the father is engaged in farming, the mother having died July 17, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Paulson have four children: Luella, Joseph, Roy, and Norman, all living at homo. Mr. Paulson is a Republican and he and his family attend the German Lutheran church. He has never sought public office, devoting all his time to his family and farm.

Henry L. Pengilly, of Zumbrota township, was born in July, 1839, and came to Racine, Wis., April 7, 1849. He received his education in the schools of Racine county, and after leaving school took up farming until in 1861. He cast his first vote in 1860 for Abraham Lincoln, and November 8, the next year, enlisted in Company G, Second Wisconsin Cavalry, as private. He Avas discharged December 8, 1863, for injury received by falling from a horse at Springfield, Mo. He then returned to Union Grove, where he had enlisted, and September 3, 1864, re-enlisted in Company H, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and served until the end of the war, receiving his discharge July 13, 1865, at Milwaukee, Wis. He was wounded several times. After the war he returned to Union Grove, Wis., and helped in the harvest until September, lS(if>, when he came to Zunibrota township, and in the spring- of 1866 purchased eighty acres on section 1, built a home and other outbuildings, broke and improved the land, and followed general farming. Mr. Pengilly was married July 20, 1863, at Racine. Wis., to .Mary Jane Putnam, a daughter of Aaron Putnam, a direct descendant of Israel Putnam. The mother was Martha Youman. Mr. and Mrs. Pengilly have had twelve children: Marian, married David Hancock, of Racine county. Wisconsin ; Grace, Ruth A. and Olive live at home; Aaron H., lives in Beer Valley, Minnesota; Sarah, married John Ahlgrim, of Goodhue village ; Mary Jane, lives in Buffalo, Minn. ; Earnest Emmet, also lives in Buffalo, Minn.; Ulysses G., lives in Minneapolis; Clara is a teacher; Maud and Minor are deceased. Mr. Pengilly is a Republican in his political views and is a member of A. F. and A. M. of Mazeppa, and I. 0. 0. F. of Red Wing, of which latter organization he has been a member for forty years. The family are members of the Congregational church at Mazeppa.

Martin H. Satren, a general merchant of Zumbrota, and one of the leading business men of the village, was born in Minneola township, April 20, 1874, and is eminently a self-made man. His early days were passed in the district schools of Minneola. and in working on the farm, but being desirous of advancing himself by obtaining a better education he entered the Normal school at Madison, Minn , and afterward took a course in a business college at Minneapolis. After leaving college he clerked in a general store for nine years, and in 1903, having acquired a full knowledge of the business, started out for himself by opening a store of his owrn. He has been very successful and has built up a large business. Mr. Satren is the son of Hogen and Mattie Satren, both natives of NorwTay, who came to this country in the late forties, locating on a farm in Minneola township, where the father died May 6, 1889. The mother is still living there with her son Louis. Martin H. has three brothers: Louis lives on the homestead, while Richard and Hogen are at AVanamingo. He had one sister, Hannah, who is deceased.

Charles J. Zemke, of White Willow village, Zumbrota township, was born in Goodhue township September 26, 1876, son of Herman and Amenia (Schultz) Zemke, both natives of Prussia, Germany, who emigrated to America in the early sixties, locating in Wisconsin. Here they remained one year, then removing to Zumbrota township, where they rented a farm. In 1876 they moved to Goodhue township, purchasing eighty acres of land, which the father soon broke, cultivated and improved, engaging in general farming ever since. He has purchased 460 more acres, also owning a half section in North Dakota. The mother died, but the father is still living in Goodhue township. After leaving school he worked on his father's farm until he was twenty-one years of age, and then accepted a position as clerk in Zumbrota, which he held for one year. In 1898 he opened a mercantile store ;it White "Willow, Zumbrota township, which he has continued to conduct very successfully ever since. He is manager of the branch of the Minnesota Malting Company which is located at White Willow, and in addition to his other property owns the building occupied by his store, also one-half share of a coal business. He was married in 1899 to Mary Quast, daughter of Cord Quast, a prominent fanner of Zumbrota township. Mr. Zemke held the office of postmaster at White Willow as long as that office was in existence, and was also the White Willow agent for the Great Western railroad for seven years. He is an enterprising and successful merchant, carrying a general stock. He is Republican in polities and attends the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Zemke have lliree children: Irene, Lydia and Herbert, all living at home.

Giles Hayward, an honored old settler of Pine Island, was born in England in 1829, son of Thomas and Mary (Watts) -Hayward, with whom he lived until twenty years of age. Upon reaching Milwaukee in 1 s.K) he remained a short time and then went to Whitewater. Wis., later working in the Lumber mills of Menominee, that stale, until TSol. when he made a short trip to England. He returned to America in L855, remained a short time in Winona, and April '2-\. 1855, landed in Red Wing.. April 26 of Hie same year he took up a, claim of L60 acres in Roscoe township, broke and improved the land and there remained fifteen years. He then engaged in the flour business with J. A. Tarbox for several years, but subsequently sold out and purchased 160 acres in Pine Island township, which he still owns. About ten years ago he retired, turned the management of the farm over to his son. and erected his present comfortable home on Prospect Hill, within the limits of the village corporation. For two years Mr. Hayward served as street commissioner. He has also been chairman of the township board, assessor and school director. Mr. Hayward wras married in 1859 to Priscilla C. Danford, who died in May, 1902. To this union were born six children: Clara C. married George Darknell. a farmer, now in Washington. Walter and Wallace are twins. Walter lives in Fairfield. Wash., where he is a farmer and elevator man. Wallace lives in Pine Island and owns a farm. Mary married J. C. Robinson, of Pine Island. Fred E. conducts the home farm. Giles died at the age of two years. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

was born in Roscoe township, August 24, 1869, son of Giles and Priscilla Hayward, natives of England. F. E. Hayward received his education in the common schools of the township, and Later attended the high school of Pine Island. After leaving school he worked in W. \Y. Jewell's drug store for five years, after which