Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 8 of 13)

Ole I. Haugen owns a wrell cultivated farm in "Wanamingo township, known as Highland Brook Farm, and carries on agricultural operations along the latest approved lines. He is a native of this county, born in Holden township, September 28, 1862. After receiving his earlier education in the schools of his neighborhood, he attended the high schools of Farihault and Northfield, and subsequently clerked in a store for one year. In 1884 he wrent north to Polk county, this state, and purchased 160 acres which he farmed one year. The fall of that year saw him again on the old homestead in Holden towTnship, and in the following spring he sold his Polk county farm and purchased eighty acres of the home place, remaining there until 1898. It was in that year that he came to AVanamingo township, purchased 175 acres, and started general farming, altering and improving the buildings and developing the farm, upon which he now raises the usual crops and makes a specialty of dairying, having a fine herd of Holstein cattle. To this farm he has recently added fifteen acres, and in addition owTns the remaining eighty acres of the old homestead in Holden township. An independent voter in politics. Mr. Haugen has served as justice of the peace and is now clerk of school district 61. He w^as married, November 16, 1892, to Carrie Dalbotten, daughter of Iver and Anna (Trove) Dalbotten, natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1857 and settled in Holden township, where they both died. Before her marriage Mrs. Haugen was a teacher of instrumental music. She has borne to her husband seven chil- dren: Irvin, Eva, Obert, Edward, Clifford, Anna and Rudolph, all of whom are at home. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church. Iver and Bretha (Earager) Haugen, parents of Ole I. Haugen, were born iu Norway and came to America in 1857, locating in Holden township where they purchased 160 acres of wild land, which they broke and cleared, and built a comfortable home, following general farming until November 11, 1885, when the father died. The mother is still living on the old homestead. Edward Oredalen, editor of the Wanamingo Progress, a newsy little paper which has for its purpose the relating of the news of the neighborhood and the booming of the village as a commercial center., is a native born son of the county, having first seen the light of day in Cherry Grove township, June 30, 1880, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. 0. Oredalen, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1873 and located in Cherry Grove township. To their first purchase of forty acres they soon added eighty more, and upon these 120 acres they have since continued to carry on general farming. They have raised a goodly family of children, being the parents of Emma, Ole, Guri, Turina, Mary, Edward, Nels, Olena and Julia, all of whom except Nels are living. Edward received his education in the schools of his native township, and took a course in the Red AVing Business College. He then studied two years in the Minnesota Normal School and Business College, in Minneapolis, and for several months after graduation was an instructor in the commercial department of that institution. He subsequent ly became bookkeeper and stenographer for the Central Fuel and Transfer Company of Minneapolis, afterward returning to Cherry Grove township where, in company with his brother, he purchased 160 acres adjoining the old homestead. He still spends his spare time in assisting his brother on this farm. In April, 1909, yielding to the entreaties of his fellow citizens, who deemed him the man most suited to start the enterprise, he established the "Wanamingo Progress, which he has since conducted with discretion and ability. Editor Oredalen is a fine example of a self-made young man. He worked his own way through college and acquired his education by dint of hard work. Being a deep thinker on all political questions, he has refused to follow the dictates of any party leader, and votes independently. In religion he is a believer in the faith of the Norwegian Lutheran church. He is still a young man, and his friends predict for him and his paper a brilliant future.

Sam J. Swenson was born in Wanamingo township, where he still resides, November 15, 1864, son of John and Anna Swenson. He received his education in the school of Wanamingo, and in 1904 went to Yellow Medicine county, where in 1896 he pur- chased 640 acres of land, built a home and followed general farming until 11)04, when he returned to Wanamingo township and engaged in farming in Section 20 on a farm of 160 acres. In 1905 he added forty acres, making in all a farm of 200 acres, all under cultivation. Since returning to Wanamingo he has sold his land in Yellow Medicine county and bought 160 acres in North Dakota. On his farm in "Wanamingo he has erected a good home at a cost of $3,500; also a barn thirty by sixty feet. Mr. Swenson was married, October 1, 1893, to Laura Gulmon, daughter of Agil and Anna Gulmon, natives of Fillmore county. They later went to North Dakota, where the father died in 1904. The mother is still living in the old home in Sanborn, N. D. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have four children : Florence, John, Alvira and Stella. Mr. Swenson is a Republican in his political views, and is a stockholder in the elevator at Bombay.

Hans M. Hjermstad, of Wananiingo township, was born in Norway, December 28, 1854, son of Martin and Martha (Erickson) Hjermstad, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1866 and located in Belle Creek township, where they bought 160 acres of land which the father broke and improved, erecting a' home and following general farming until 1906, when 'they retired and purchased a home in Kenyon village. The mother died December 12, 1894, in Belle Creek, and the father is still living. Hans M. received his education in the schools of Belle Creek and worked on the farm with his father until 1882, when he went to Wanamingo township and engaged in farming four years, after which he removed to Red Wing and took up the trade of electrical engineer at the electric plant, remaining six years. He then entered the employ of Boxrud Bros., worked for them six years and in 1898 returned to the farm, since which he has followed general farming. Mr. Hjermstad was married June 16, 1882, to Anna daughter of John and Rosa (Bjorngaard) Quaal, natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, locating in Wanamingo township, where they remained two years, after which they went to Minneola township, remaining five years. In 1872 they removed to Wanamingo township, where they purchased a farm and engaged in general farming, the father also working at his trade as blacksmith at Hader. Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have had six children: Matilda, married to George M. Draper, of Mankato ; Julius, of Kenyon ; Agnes, who is a stenographer at Zumbrota; Minda, Ruth, and Norma. The last three named live at home. Mr. Hjermstad is an independent voter and has held the office of supervisor, and has been clerk of the school board in district 64 for nine years. He is also road overseer. The family attend the Lutheran church.

ship, where he now resides, September 6, 1879, son of Thorsten and Sigrid (Satren) Thoreson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1858 and located in Wanamingo township, where they purchased eighty acres of land, adding more from time to time, until they owned in all 400 acres, the home being located in Section 13. The father broke and improved most of this land, built a fine brick house and other outbuildings, and followed general farming until in 1901. when he retired from active life, enjoying the result of his diligent labors, until he was borne to his last resting place July 18, 1908. His wife is still living on the old homestead. Haagen received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo, and worked with his father on the farm until in 1902. when he rented the farm which he has since conducted. He also owns and works 120 acres of land in Minneola township. Mr. Thoreson was married November 29, 1906, to Gurena Johnson, daughter of Burtenus and Randy (Satren) Johnson, natives of Norway, who came to America and located in Goodhue county, later removing to Lac qui Parle county, where they engaged in farming. The mother died in October, 1877, and the father. October 11. 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Thoreson have one child, Thorney. born August 11, 1908. Mr. Thoreson is an independent Republican in politics, and is a treasurer of school district No. 99. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Wanamingo. The family are communicants of the Lutheran Free church.

John J. Tiller, of Wanamingo township, was born in Chicago, 111.. June 19, 186."). son of .John and Marith (Skjervold) Tiller, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1864, settling in ( "hicago, where they remained for two years. In 1866 they came to Red Wing, where the father secured employment in Densmore Bros', foundry, where he worked nine years, after which they removed to Wanamingo township and engaged in farming and blacksmithing, purchasing 150 acres of land in Section 26, where he remained until his death. January 28, 1908. The mother still lives on the old homestead. John received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo, and, after leaving school, entered business with his father and learned the blacksmith and woodworking trade, which he has since followed. Mr. Tiller has never married. In politics he is a Prohibitionist and belongs to the United Lutheran church. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' State Bank of Wanamingo, the Farmers' Mutual Telephone Company of Wanamingo, and in the Farmers' Elevator of Wanamingo.

Lauritz Z. Johnson, of Wanamingo township, was born in Fillmore county. Minnesota. August 18, 1872. son of Edward and Guri (Tew) Johnson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1849, locating in Fillmore comity, and engaged in farming until the death of the father, August 17, 1891. The mother is still living at Peterson, Fillmore county. Lauritz received his education in the schools at Fillmore and later attended business college at Ottawa, 111. After leaving school he was employed in the grocery store for three years at Ottawa, 111. Then he took up pharmacy for a couple of years, after which he went to Jewel, Iowa, and took a business course. When he had completed this course, he returned to the drug store, and remained until 1889, when he came to Wanamingo township and purchased the old AVilliam Williams farm of 240 acres. Here he made a great many improvements, and built a new house, with all modern conveniences, including an electric light plant, with air pressure water system, and hot water heat. This house is valued at $6,000. He now carries on general farming and stock raising, and has been very successful. Mr. Johnson was married November 16, 1899, to Angeline Wing, daughter of Charles and Lilly (Hill) AVing, natives of Illinois, now residents of Leon township. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children : Charles, born October 2, 1906, and Geneva, born June 15, 1908. Mr. Johnson is a Republican in politics and has served as town clerk of Wanamingo and as clerk of the school board of District 61. He owns stock in the farmers' elevators, creameries at different places, and is also interested in the Farmers' Telephone Company.

Ole Bygd was born in Wanamingo township, where he still resides, March 12, 1857, son of Hans and Catherine (Bolstad) Bygd, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1853, settling in Illinois, where they remained until 1856, when they came to Wanamingo township, where they took up a government claim of 160 acres which the father cleared, built a home and other outbuildings and followed general farming until 1882, when they retired. The mother. died in March, 1898, but the father is still living. Ole received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo and worked with his father on the farm until 1882, when he bought the old homestead and has followed a general line of farming. Mr. Bygd was married July 14, 1900, to Sophie Island, daughter of Martin and Gertrude Island, natives of Norway, who came to America and settled in Cherry Grove township. The father died in 1899, but the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Bygd have, three children: Lillian, born October 24, 1901 ; Mary, born February 20, 1903 ; Helen, born August 2, 1904. Mr. Bygd is a Republican in his politics and is a stockholder in the farmers' elevators at Wanamingo and Kenyon. The family attend the Lutheran church.

Olsbrygge, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1846, locating in Dane county, "Wisconsin, remaining until 1854, when they removed to AVanamingo township where they pre-empted 240 acres of wild land which the father broke and improved. He erected a home and other outbuildings and followed general farming until his death on June 11, 1866. The mother died on June 17, 1897. John A. received his education in AYanarningo township. After leaving school he took up farming and now owns 115 acres in Section 7 where he resides, and where he has followed general farming. "When he was twenty-one years of age he went to Brookings county. South Dakota, took up a homestead of 160 acres and a tree claim of 160 acres, which he proved up in three years and then sold the land. He now has 160 acres in North Dakota under cultivation. Mr. Bonhus has never married. He has seven brothers and sisters: Gunder and Anna, who died in infancy; Gunder, who owned the old homestead and died May, 1905; Knute, who died at the age of sixteen; Anna, who died in 1880; Kjostolf. of Valley City, X. D.; Jorgen, who died June 1, 1903. Air. Bonhus is an independent voter and has never sought public office. He is a member of the Lutheran church.

Arnt J. Fordahl, of AVanamingo village, a native of Norway. was born June 16, 1868, son of John and Randi (Hegge) Fordahl, who came to America in 1869 and located on Section 1, Cherry Grove, in the spring of 1870. Here they firsl bought 120 acres and later forty acres more, upon which the father built a large home and roomy barns, improving it until it was under a high state of cultivation. He died November 9, 1879, but the mother still lives on the old homestead. Arnt J. acquired his education in the common school at Cherry Grove. Completing this, he worked on the farm and threshed for a number of years. In

1891 the brothers built a mill which burned down January 18, 1892. They erected a new mill in the spring and installed machinery for grinding feed and making flour. The mill was then conducted under the name of A. J. Fordahl & Co., until 1900, when the brother sold his interest to Arnt J., who now conducts it under the name of the AVanamingo Flour Alills. They make a specialty of "Nonpareil" and "Staff of Life" flours. This mill was first built by a Air. Clark, and in 1861 he sold it to Nels Norby, who later sold a half interest to Henry Nelson. Norby and Nelson were in partnership for some time, after which' Norby bought Nelson out. The old mill was originally half a mile further west, but in 1868 was moved to the present site. Air. Fordahl put steam power into the mill, so it is now operated by both steam and water. He was united in marriage July 1, 1890.

to Eannah Akre, daughter of Hans ('. and Anna Akrc, natives of Norway. Mr. and Airs. Akrc came to America and located at Madison, AVis., where Mr. Akre worked at cabinet making until 1866. They then came to Holden township and followed farming until 1895, when they removed to Kenyon to live a retired life. Mrs. Akre died in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Fordahl have ten children : Joseph H., Rosa A., Anna J., Kenneth E., Ellen V., Albert H., Clarence R.. Elmira M.. Joel B. and Nora M. Politically Mr. Fordahl affiliates with the Prohibitionists and fraternally with the Modern Samaritans. He is a man of recognized ability, as is shown by the fact that he was state boiler inspector for two years under Governor Van Sant. For six years Mr. Fordahl was school director in District 63, and for three years township supervisor. For a similar period he was president of the Farmers' Telephone Company. He is a stockholder in the Telephone Company and the Farmers' Elevator Company. By his fair business dealings and genial temperament. Mr. Fordahl has Avon for himself a large circle of friends and acquaintances who respect and admire him.

Nels Gunderson. of AVanamingo township, was born in Norway in 1844, and there received his education, after which he learned the blacksmith's trade. He then came to America and located in Wanamingo township, wdiere he worked at his trade until 1879, when he purchased 120 acres of land in Section 9, which he improved, building a fine house and outbuildings, and where he has since followed general and diversified farming. Mr. Gunderson is married, his wife also being of Norwegian birth, and they have four children: Dina, now at Beltrami county; Tilda, now at Los Angeles, Cal. ; Andrew, now at Lawson, Canada, and Joseph, who lives at home, looking after the farm and caring for his parents. Mr. Gunderson is a Republican in his politics, but has never sought public office, being too busy with his own duties. He is a hard worker, and has through his own efforts acquired the prosperity which he now enjoys. The family attend the Lutheran church.

Halvor P. Groven was born in Wanamingo township, where he still resides, September 2, 1856, son of Saave and Anna Groven, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1852, settling in Dane county, "Wisconsin, where they remained four years. In 1856 they came to AVanamingo township, where they pre-empted several acres of wild land, which the father broke and improved, built a home and carried on general farming until August 13, 1862, when he was killed by lightning. The mother died in June, 1895. Halvor P. received his education in the public schools of AVanamingo. In 1884 he purchased 130 acres of the homestead, making a great many improvements. In 1890 he built a new home, and in 1908 he erected a barn fifty-four by fifty feet. He now follows general farming and dairying with considerable suceess. Mr. Groven was married July 1, 1885, at Holden church, to Sophia Jargo, daughter of Knute and Asborg (Aker) Jargo, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1845, locating at Dane county, Wisconsin, where they engaged in farming, and where the father still lives. The mother died in February, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Groven have been blessed with nine children: Selma A., who is a trained deaconness; Clara C, who is attending St. Olof's College; Laura C. a high school student; Andreas F.. Helga S., Gerhard M., Christine C. Harold P., and Kenneth M. The last named died when one year old. Mr. Grovcr is an independent voter, is now serving as supervisor, and is also director of the school board in District 18. The family attend the Lutheran church of Holden. of which Mr. Groven is treasurer.

Lars J. Gjemse, farmer and business man. was born December s. 1866. on his grandfather's farm in AVanamingo township, received his early education in the schools of the neighborhood, afterwards took a course of three months at St. Olof's College at Northfield, and later four months at Carleton College. Leaving college, he secured a position as teacher in Goodhue county, teaching subsequently m seven different districts, being well liked and much respected. In 1897 he engaged in farming on forty acres of land, which lie inherited from his grandparents. He purchased twenty acres more in 1908 and rented 200 acres, all of which he has under cultivation. In 1906, he built a house. A year later his barn was destroyed by lightning. He then rebuilt a new barn fifty by thirty-two. He now follows general and mixed farming on a large scale. Mr. Gjemse was married April 18. 1899. to Anna Hilan a Norwegian, born in Norway, October 17. 1869. and this union has been blessed with five children: Harald. Clara. Minda. Joseph and Louis. Mr. Gjemse is a Republican in politics, and has served as assessor for five years. He belongs to the United Brotherhood of America, also to the Modern Samaritans. He has served as president of the Goodhue County Farmers' Telephone Company of AVanamingo for two years, and one year as secretary. He helped to organize the Farmers' Elevator Company, holding the position of president since its organization. He is a good citizen and highly respected in the community in which he lives. He and his family attend the Lutheran church.

Sever K. Haugen was born in AVanamingo township, where he still resides, June 7, 1871, son of K. S. Haugen. He received his education in the schools of the neighborhood and worked on the farm with his father until 1899, when he began farming for himself on a farm of 240 acres in Sections 30-31-32 of AVana- mingo township. He improved the land and buildings and now carries on general and diversified farming, in which he has been very successful. Mr. Haugen was married February 21, 1900. to Thea C. Omsberg, daughter of Willard and Katrina (Lindtvedt) Omsberg, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1872 and settled in "Wisconsin, where they remained until 1876, when thej came to Holden township and remained there one year, after which they removed to Leon township and engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen have four children: Corie B., born October 14, 1901; Hazel L.. born October 15, 1902; Verna <'.. born June 3, 1906 ; and Kesper AY.. January 24, 1909. Mr. Haugen is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Bombay. He is an independent voter and he and his family all end the United Lutheran church.

Knute S. Haugen. a prosperous farmer of AYanamingo township, was born at Haugen, in Hedalen Valders, Norway, October 26, 1833, and came to America in 1854, locating in Wisconsin, where he remained for six years. In 1860 he came to AYanamingo township, where he bought eighty acres of wild land which he broke and cleared, erecting a home and necessary outbuildings. He continued to improve and add more land to his farm until he now has 500 acres, all in Wanamingo township and all under cultivation. On this farm he now successfully carries on a general line of mixed farming. Mr. Haugen was married August 26, 1858. at Blue Mont. Wis., to Bertha Nelson Reppeja, daughter of Nels Jenson Reppen and Bertha Nelson Reppen. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen have had ten children: Christine, married to Christian L. Kinstad, of South Dakota; Bertine, married to Ole Thompson, of South Dakota; Oline (deceased); Louise (deceased) ; Elizabeth (deceased) ; Matilda, married to Olaf E. Clauson. of South Dakota; Syver, living in Wanamingo towTnship ; Nels. living in AYanamingo township ; and Belle and Lewis, living at home. Mr. Haugen is a Republican in polities. He and his family are communicants of the Lutheran church.

Nels K. Haugen was born in AYanamingo township, where he still resides, November 21, 1876, son of K. S. Haugen. He received his education in the common schools and worked with his father on the farm until 1900, when he went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was employed as stationery engineer for three years, after which he returned to the old home and engaged in general farming on 120 acres, which he greatly improved, erecting a pleasant home and other necessary buildings. Air. Haugen was married February 17. 1904, to Alma Findberg, daughter of Ole and Eva Findberg. natives of Sweden, where they still reside. Mr. and Airs. Haugen have two children: Evangeline, born November 10, 1904. and Clarence, born September 19, 1906. ATrs.

R02 History Of Goodhue County

A. H. Dicke, of Featherstone, who has done excellent service as county commissioner, was born in Germany September 8, 1851, son of Frederick W. and Anna Dicke, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1852, and located in Xew Orleans, La., where they remained only a short time. Then they went to St. Louis, .Mo., where the father worked for three years, after which they 'rime to Red Wing, remained two years, then removed, to Hay Creek township, which was not then organized, and took up a "homestead. Here the family lived, and the father went to Red Wing to work, being employed on the courthouse building, which was at that time in the course of construction. In 1858 he left his work in Red Wing and devoted his whole time in clearing and cultivating* the farm. There were three children in the family, two dying in infancy. A. II. Dicke received his education in the common schools of the township, and worked with his father on the farm, later purchasing 240 acres of land in Featherstone township, all under cultivation, on which he has made extensive improvements, built a new barn, and remodeled the other buildings, his home being pleasantly situated and well furnished. He 'now successfully conducts general farming operations and also takes much interest in dairying. He was married in 1877 to Catherine Cordes, daughter of Frank and Meta Cordes, natives of Germany, who came to the United Slates in the early days, to Featherstone township. Mr. and Mrs. Dicke have had ten children, of whom eight are living: Anna, married II. P. Voth. of Featherstone: William Lives at home; Louise married Peter H. Voth. of North Dakota; Herman, \^vct\. Walter, Lydia and Eddie live at home. In politics Mr. Dicke is a Republican, and is now serving his third term of four years as county commissioner of Goodhue county, having been two times re-elected without opposition. He has also served on the Featherstone town board for eleven years. He and his family are members of the German Lutheran church, of which Mr. Dicke has been a prominent member of the board for the past twenty-five years, having always taken a most active interest in the welfare of the congregation. Mr. Dicke is a man of more than average ability and his fellow citizens have thoroughly appreciated his sterling qualities.

Henry James, of Featherstone township, was born in Middlesex, Ontario, April 14, 1847, son of Henry and Margaret (Maxwell) James, natives of Sheffield, England, who came to Canada when young. The father, a veteran of the Civil War, devoted his life to farming. Henry, the son, received his education in the schools of Canada, and in 1869 came to the United States, locating in Belle Creek, where he boughl a farm of eighty acres later purchasing L20 acres in Section 2, Featherstone. This he improved, erected all the oecessary buildings, and has since ear ried on general farming, dairying and stock raising. December, L875, he was married to Aletha Chandler, daughter of Samuel P. and Martha (Miller) Chandler, both natives of Maine, who in 1846 came to Illinois, where they remained eight years, after which they removed to Minnesota, coming' to Red Wing in 1854. Later they went to Belle Creek township, where I hey lived on a farm. The father, who was a clergyman of the Episcopal church, was the first supervisor of Belle Creek township, and died in 1902. He is mentioned in various places in this history. The mother died when Aletha was small. Mr. and Mrs. James had three children: Fannie P., a teacher; Thomas W., of Red Wing, employed by the Red Wing Union Stoneware Company; and Margaret 'deceased). Mr. James is a Democrat in his politics, and he and his family are members of the Episcopal church.

Otto H. Bang, a prosperous farmer living on Section 14, Featherstone township, is a native born son, having made his appearance in life's arena March 12, 1857, only a short time after the first settlement of Featherstone. His parents, Henry and Fredericka (Horstmeyer) Bang, were natives of Germany and came to America at an early age. The father settled first in Illinois, worked on farms for a while, then located near St. Paul. In 1856 he came to Featherstone, took up 160 acres on Section 24, and there lived until his death at the age of seventy years, May 29, 1894. His wife survived until August, 1906. Otto H. was one of eleven children, six of whom are still living. He received his education in the district schools and worked on the home farm until 1891, also running a steam threshing machine. He then rented a farm in Goodhue township two years, after which he returned to Featherstone and purchased his present farm of 160 acres, where he carries on general farming and stock raising. For the past two years he has been an assessor of the township. He is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The faith of the Methodist church is the family religion. Mr. Bang was married in 1891 to Minnie S. Kress, who died leaving two children, Maynard, a pupil in the Red "Wing high school, and Walter, who died in infancy. Later Mr. Bang married Mary Bluhm. nee Mary Hoist, the daughter of Claus and Mary Hoist, early settlers of Belvidere township, but now living, at Fair Oaks, Cal. " The first husband of Mrs. Bangs was John G. Bluhm, a native of Germany, who came to America at the age of seventeen and remained with his parents in Featherstone township until his marriage. At the time of his death he owned 160 acres of well improved land in this township. He died in California, where he had gone for his health, February 5, 1901. To this union were born, in Peatherstone township, tbree children: Lydia L. is the wife of Charles Kress, of North Dakota; George B. Bluhm is a farmer of North Dakota, and Harvey AY. Bluhm lives at home. No children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Bang by their present marriage. I; is worthy of note, in connection with this sketchy that Mrs. Bang was the first white child born in Belvidere township, while her father, Claus Hoist, is honored ;is one of the pioneer Germans of this county.

Gustav Larson, of Peatherstone township, is a fine example of a self-educated, self-made man. In addition to acquiring his presenl tine property, he also Pound time to serve the town as supervisor sixteen years, and as a member of the school board for several terms, lie was born in Sweden. November 5, 1849, and came to America as. a boy of eleven years with his parents, -ii^in and Carrie (Johnson) Larson, in 1860, locating in Washington county, Minnesota, near Stillwater, until 1867, when they

Peatherstone and lived until about eighty years of age. in a home built purposely Tor them by their son. Gustav attended the public schools, bu1 has received the greater pari of his education from reading and observation. He is ;i deep thinker and has ;i retentive memory, so thai his mind is ;i storehouse of general information obtained by himself, lie subscribes to numerous newspapers and magazines, ami keep- well abreasl of the limes by perusing the latesl books. When he came to his presenl farm of 160 acres, in L872, the land was so wild that it was impossible to gel with a team into whal is now the front yard. The place is now in ;i high state of cultivation and is well mlapted to the general farming operations which .Mr. Larson conducts. Among the improvements on the farm is a gasoline engine which is used to supply the motive power needed iii pumping water, sawing wood and grinding feed. Mr. Larson was married in 1873, to Martha Anderson, daughter of E. M. and Louise Anderson, born in New York state where they stopped for a short lime after coming to this country from Sweden. They settled in Vasa in the early days and carried on farming. The mother is now deceased, but the father still lives on the old homestead at the good old age of seventy-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have five children: Richard is employed by the Tri-State Telephone Company, at Minneapolis; Edna is the wife of P. J. Engberg, cashier id' the First National Bank, of Braham, Minn.; Esther is a teacher in a Minneapolis business college; Alice is the wife of Delmar Brynildson, a merchant of V;is;i village, and Ernest 0. is at home. The family worships at the Swedish Lutheran Evangelical church.

Daniel J. Mix. now residing on section 29, Feathersl township, where he owns and operates 160 acres of farm Land, was born in Genesee county, New York, October 22, 1854, a son of Daniel and Sophia Park Mix, who moved to Woodson county, Neosho Falls, Kansas, when Daniel J. was bu1 a few weeks old, and there ended their days, the father at the age of eighty-two and the mother at the age of fifty years, Daniel J. received his education in the public schools, the district where he attended sister, she being the firsl teacher in that district. After leaving school, Daniel J. continued to work on the home farm until 1875, when he came to Red Wing, and for fifteen years was engaged in running a threshing machine. He spenl the nex1 four years in operating a portable sawmill in Pierce county, Wisconsin, and then purchased his present farm, where he has made many improvements in the way of buildings and equipment, lie does genera] farming and raises stock to some extent. Mr. Mix is a. Republican in politics and has been a just ice of the peace for many years. He was married, December 24. 1883, to Clara Anderson, daughter of Nels and .Justine Anderson, horn in Sweden, the native home of her parents, in 1S63. The family came to America in 1867 when Airs. Mix was a small girl, stayed in Pennsylvania for n short time and then located in Boone county, Iowa, where the mother died. Subsequently the father came to Pierce county. Wisconsin, and farmed for about fifteen years before his death. Mrs. Mix received a common school education in the schools of Iowa and Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Mix have been born three children, all of whom first saw the light of day in Featherstone township. Frank Jay assists his father at home. George Park goes to the Red Wing schools, and Raymond Lorenzo is a pupil in the district schools. Mr. and Mrs. Mix attend the Methodist Episcopal church in the town of Featherstone.

James Brennen. of Welch township, was born in Lowell, Mass., December 4, 1853. son of Thomas and Winnifred (McDermott) Brennen, who came to Minnesota in 1857 and located in Dakota county for a short time, then removed to Washington county, where they remained until 1867, after which they came to Goodhue county and located in Welch township, where they purchased 160 acres of land, which the father cleared and improved, built a home, barn and other outbuildings, the lumber for which they hauled from Hastings. They carried on general farming and stock raising, until the death of the father March 13, 1876. The mother died May 25, 1883. There were four children in the Brennen home : Timothy of Rice county ; Thomas of Welch : Ellen, and James the subject of this sketch. James received his education in the common schools and worked on the farm with his father and later purchased the farm, where he has since made improvements and carries on general farming and stock raising. He was married in 1876 to Mary McDermott. daughter of Michael and Ann (Brennen) McDermott, the father being one of the oldest settlers in the state. He came in 1849 and settled in Dakota county where he farmed until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Brennen were blessed with nine children: Mary. Anna, Teressa, Ellen, Jane, Loretta, Seraphine, Thomas and Florence. Mr. Brennen is Democratic in his political views and has been a member of the town board for the past ten years, also clerk, treasurer and director of school district No. 114 for two terms John M. Olson was born in Welch township, where he still resides. November 22. L881, son of Andrew and Hannah Olson, natives of Sweden who came to the United States in the early days, and settled in Yasa township, where they purchased land and remained until the late seventies, when they bought 160 acres in section 29 and engaged in farming until the death of the father in 1899. The mother still lives a1 home. After the death of the father, the sons took charge of the farm and have carried on general farming, and also selling considerable cream to the Welch creamery in which they are stock holders. .J. M. and his brother made all the improvements on the farm and buildings. There were six children in the Olson home: Charles, now of South Dakota; Oscar of Cannon Falls; Anton: Victor, a civil engineer; Luther of Kansas City, employed by the Armour packing plant as assistant meal inspector; and J. M., the subject of this sketch.

Charles Black, was born in Welch township, where he still resides, July 21, 1869, son of Archibald and Elizabeth (Mulholland) Black, natives of Ireland. They lived in Scotland until they came to this country, in 1 808. when they located in Welch township and bought land which they improved and carried on general farming until the death of the father in 1889. The mother died in 1906. They had a family of nine children: Archibald. Charles. Mary, James, Elizabeth, William, Richard, Annie and Sarah. Charles received his education in the public schools of the township, and since 1900 has farmed on the home place of 160 acres with his brothers and sisters. He also buys and ships all kinds of live stock. He was married in 1907, to Hattie May Gipford, daughter of Julius and Ilattie Teichman Gipford, of Red Wing. They have one son, Donald Mulholland. Mr. Black is a Republican in politics and has held the office of supervisor of Welch township for the past five years.

Frank Boothroyd was born on the farm where he now resides in Welch township, on October 8, 1866, son of William and Mary (Be vers) Boothroyd, natives of England, who came to the United

States in L852. Frank was educated in the common schools and worked with his father on the farm. June 27. 1894, he was married to Emma Tillman, daughter of Erick and Nellie I Person Tillman, natives of Sweden. Mr. Tillman came to this country in 1865 and settled in Afton, .Minn., where he remained six years, after which he came to Welch township, bought a farm, and engaged in farming. The mother died March 2">. 1906, and the father August 2!). 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Boothroyd have one child. Myrtle, who attends the high school at Red Wing. Mr. Boothroyd has a fine farm of 270 acres, all under cultivation, and carries on general and diversified farming, and dairying, also stock raising. He has been justice of the peace eighl years and is at present town clerk', which office he has held for eleven years. He belongs to the M. \V. A. of Welch, of which he has been clerk for nine years. He is also director and secretary of the Welch Co-Operative Creamery Company, and director and treasurer of Goodhue County Co-Operative Mercantile Company. In politics he is Republican.

John Berg, of Welch township, was born in Sweden. July 16, 1846, son of Nels and Marie Berg, also natives of Sweden. John Berg received his education in the schools of Sweden, and in 1868 came to this country, and located in Bed Wing, remaining for two years. Then he went to Minneapolis, where he worked at brick making for a while, and later went into the business of brick making for himself. In March, 1885, he came to Welch township, and bought a farm of 120 acres of improved land. This he continued to improve and has remodeled the house and outbuildings. He now has a fine farm, with a large grove of soft maple, birch and butternut trees. He has made a success of general farming and has taken a great interest in bees, owning thirty-two hives. Mr. Berg was married January 21, 1875, to Clara Anderson, who is now deceased. They had a family of eight children : Emil C, Aleda E., Oscar T., Edward J., William E., Edgar E., Albin N. and Fred L. Mr. Berg is at present town treasurer, which office he has held for the past twenty years, and is also treasurer of the school district No. 5. In his politics he is a Republican.

Peter Jefferson, a business man of Welch, was born in Sweden October 9, 1849, son of Jefferson and Annie (Anderson) Larson, natives of Sweden where the father died. Peter received his education in Sweden, and came to America in 1873 locating in Red Wing where he worked at various labor until 1877, when he purchased a team and wagon, went to Yellow Medicine county, and bought 160 acres of land two miles south of Granite Falls, the county seat. This land he improved, carrying on general farming for fourteen years. His wife, however, was in poor health and thinking a change of climate would be beneficial, he sold his farm and went to Sweden also taking his daughter with him. He left his family there, returned to this country, came to Goodhue county and in 1893 engaged in business in Welch village, where he has since successfully continued, enjoying a good trade and holding the confidence of the community. In 1881 he was married to Carrie Nelson by whom he has one child, Nina J. Wife and daughter live in Sweden. Mr. Jefferson is an independent voter, and was supervisor in Yellow Medicine county for nine years. He also established a school on his farm, thereby showing his public spirit and his interest in education.

M. T. Nilan, merchant of Eggleston. was born in Pittsburg. Pa.. July 18. 1859. son of Patrick and Sarah (Maloy) Nilan, natives of Ireland who came to America in 1851 and located in Virginia where they lived until 1855. Then they moved to Pittsburg. Pa., remaining there until June, 1868, when they came to Minnesota and engaged in farming in Welch township, until their death. They had twelve children, nine of whom are living. M. T. Nilan received his education in the public schools and later attended a business college at Minneapolis. After leaving school he worked on the farm seven years. He then took charge of the elevator at Eggleston. also conducting a small store. This he continued until 1902 when he was obliged on account of his great increase of trade to build a Larger store. He has since conducted a general store, and carries hardware. Mr. Nilan has been twice married. His first wife was Jane O'Connell, daughter of Patrick and Catherine O'Connell. by whom he had two children: Annie married to Mat. P. Gulden, and Catherine (deceased). The mother died January 9, 1888, and May 1, 1893. Mr. Nilan was married to Catherine Glynn, a native of Kansas, daughter of Martin and Catherine (Connell) Glynn, natives of Ireland. Mr. Glynn was a contractor and mason and died in Kansas where Mrs. Glynn is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Nilan have eight children: Sarah, born April 9. 1894; Edward, born October 22, 1895: Catherine, born August 23. 1897: Ellen, born May 3, 1899; Mary L.. born February 2. 1901; Dorothy, born April 16, 1902; Michael, born November 2. 1903. and Martin G., born August 23, 1905. Mr. Nilan is Democrat in politics. He was the station agent at Eggleston for twenty-five years, and has been postmaster since 1882. In addition to his business interests he owns land in Welch township consisting of 726 acres, most of which is timber. He is a member of the K. of C. and he and his family are communicants of the Catholic church.

in 1855 and settled in Moline, 111., where they remained a .short time, after -which they came to Minnesota and bought land in Yasa township, and engaged in farming until in 1895 when they retired and spent the remainder of their lives with their children. The father died in 1898 and the mother in 1902. A. Westerson was educated in the common schools of the county, after which he worked on the railroad. In 1873 he learned the milling trade, which he followed until 1903. He spent two and a half years in the Diamond Milling Company at Red Wing, then went to Hastings where he rented and operated the mill there until 1892 when he went back to Welch, operated the Welch Roller Mill until 1903, and then took charge of the elevator there. He was also agent for the Great Western railroad until June, 1909. Mr. Westerson was married in 1876 to Kate Larkin, who died in January, 1880. In 1882 he wras married to Margaret Wynn, daughter of Pat and Catherine Wynn, old settlers of Belle Creek township, where they wrere farmers. To this union wras born one child, Marie, who lives at home. The mother died in 1908. Mr. Westerson has one sister and two brothers living. The sister, Esther, married J. R. Tampain, of Cannon Falls; Charles lives at Abercrombie, N. D., and Frank is in Montana. Mr. Westerson is independent in politics and while in Hastings served as commissioner and alderman. He belongs to the M. W. A. of Cannon Falls.

Charles A. Nylen, blacksmith and implement dealer, was born in SwTeden January 23, 1874, son of Andrew and Anna (Mattson) Nylen, natives of Sweden, who came to the United States in 1890 and located in Yasa township, Minnesota, where the father worked two years, then rented a farm and engaged in farming for three years, after which he went to Burnside township and rented a farm, where he remained another three years. He then returned to Vasa township and purchased 240 acres of land, of which 100 is under cultivation. Here they remained for ten years, and in February, 1909, he moved to Welch village and started a blacksmith shop and implement house. He now rents his farm and has sold all his farming machinery and stock. He has always lived with and cared for his parents. He has one brother living at Argyle, Minn. He also had one sister, Mary, who died in 1907. .Mr. Nylen is a stockholder in the creamery. He is an independent voter, and belongs to the Swedish Lutheran church.

Charles Danielson, a prosperous merchant, of Cannon Falls village, was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, January 1, 1867, and was brought to Cannon Falls as a small boy, receiving his education in the graded and high schools of the village. After leaving school he clerked with his father, becoming a partner in 1889, the firm name being changed to J. Danielson & Son. This general store was continued until 1906, when Mr. Danielson changed his line of business and became a furniture dealer. Aside from a full line of fine furniture, the store carries musical instruments. An undertaking establishment, which is one of the departments of the store, is conducted conscientiously, Mr. Danielson being a licensed embalmer. A branch store at Zumbrota, owned by Mr. Danielson, is managed by John A. Boraas. The subject of this sketch is a Democrat in politics, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen, the United Workmen, the Modern Samaritans. He is president of the Minnesota Retail Furniture Dealers' Association and chairman of the co-operative buying committee. He was married June 9, 1891, to Eva J. Westman, of Cannon Falls, by whom he has one child, Laverne N., born April 22, 1895. Mr. Danielson is a sagacious business man, thoroughly upright and honorable, having in his nature ;i vein of kindly consideration for others which makes him a great favorite in the village. John and Christine L. (Magnuson) Danielson. natives of Sweden. and parents of Charles Danielson. came to America in 1865. lived in Illinois one year and in Ottumwa, Iowa, five1 years, coming to Cannon Falls in 1871. Here the father entered into partnership with G. Westman in the general marcantile business. In 1889 tin' interesl of Mi-. Westman was sold to Charles Danielson. and the company became John Danielson & Son, until the father's death, April 8, 1903. The mother .lied April 16. 1907.

H. E. Conley, M. D., of Cannon Falls, is one of those men who fulfill the highest ideals of one of the highest of callings. While choosing to attend quietly to his duties rather than to act in public office, the call to service has nevertheless reached him in so importune a manner as to make it almost impossible for him to decline the positions of trust and responsibility that have been thrust upon him. He is a trustee of the Cemetery Association, health officer of the village, and ex-president of the village council, having previously served four terms as an alderman and eleven years on the school board. He is president of the Goodhue County Medical Association and a member of both the state and national bodies also. Fraternally he associates with the Masons, in which he has taken a number of high degrees, the Modern Woodmen, the United Workmen, the Royal Neighbors, the Independent Foresters and the Modern Samaritans. Taking an interest in the industrial growth of the village he has become a trustee in the Cannon Falls Canning Company, and also has other financial holdings,. Dr. Conley was born in Palo, Iowa, July 11, 1855, and received his education in the common schools, in the academy at Kossuth, Iowa, and in the Iowa State University at Iowa City, Iowa, graduating in 1884. At once after leaving college he took up the practice of medicine in his native town for a few months, and then practiced with Dr. E. C. Case in Waterville, IVTe., eight months. In November, 1885, he came to Cannon Falls and opened ah office, at once becoming identified with the progress of village events. His office is well equipped and his practice is large in both village and township. Dr. Conley was married August 28, 1884, at the beginning of his professional career, to Sarah L. Dibble, daughter of Alonzo and Louise (Ahlers) Dibble, early settlers and substantial* farmers of Cannon Falls, the father dying July 11, 1891, and the mother March 25, 1869. The Conley home has been blessed with the arrival of five children: Mira V., born September 16, 1885, died April 10, 1892; Emma L., born September 15, 1890, died April 8, 1892; Alonzo D., born May 24, 1892; Ora K., born February 19, 1894, and Lewis E.. born February 16, 1900, all live at home. Lewis and Betsy (Hutchins) Conley. parents of H. E., w^ere born in the northwestern part of New York state, and in the early fifties started west, living for a time in Sugar Grove, < lane county, Illinois, and then locating in Linn county, Iowa. From 1855 to 1871 they lived on a homestead in Mitchell county, Iowa, and then went to Kossuth, Iowa, where the father operated a saw mill, getting out lumber for the railroad. They came to Cannon in Leroy, Jefferson county, Newr York. November 20, 1822, and died January 5, 1900. The mother was born in the same locality, June 3, 1827, and died August 23, 1900.

M. D. Fox, of ( "annon Falls village, is one of those thrifty Yermonters who have brought to this state the perseverance and ability of New England ancestry, combined with the progressive and expansive spirit of the "West. He is a supervisor of the township of Stanton, in which he ovnis 640 acres of fine land, president of the Stanton cheese factory, president of the Stanton Elevator Company, and president of the school board. He is not only one of the prominent men of the township, but also of the county, and his name is honored far and wide, standing as it does for honest dealing, integrity, ability and uprightness. M. D. Fox was born in Wilmington, Vt., August 8, 1843, son of I. L. and Unus (Church) Fox, who, after spending their early days in Vermont, came to Goodhue county in 1866 and located in Warsaw township, remaining eight years. They then spent four years in Northfield, and subsequently came to Stanton township, where the father died in 1903. The mother lived to the good old age of eighty-seven, and died August 7, 1909. Of the family of seven children, but two are living, M. D. and E. K. The subject of this sketch received his early education in Vermont, and at the outbreak of the Civil "War enlisted in Company E, 11th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, in August, 1862. He was with the Army of the Potomac during its entire campaign, with the exception of five weary months which he spent in Andersonville prison. He was discharged in July, 1865, and took part in the grand review in Washington. In 1866 he came west with his parents, and after spending a number of years in this county, that time he has continued to reside in Stanton. He rents 220 acres of his land, but upon the remainder carries on general farming and dairying, selling milk to the cheese factory of which he is president. Mr. Fox was married in 1884 to Carrie Kydlund, daughter of John and Christine Rydlund, the latter of whom is spending her declining years at the Fox home. To Mr. and Mrs. Fox have been born nine children : Oscar L., Lillian R., Henry L., John W., Esther S., George E., Eva F., Moses D. and Arthur T.

Peter A. Peterson, the able and distinguished postmaster at Cannon Falls, was born in Sweden January 24, 1855, and came to America with his parents in 1869, completing his education in the schools of Cannon Falls. After school he clerked in a drug store until 1880, when he purchased the business of Sandberg Brothers and became sole proprietor, the store being conducted on the corner of Main and Fourth streets, where the postoffice is now located. In 1889 he moved his business to a fine brick block on Fourth street, which he had just completed. In October, 1889, he received from President Harrison the appointment of postmaster, in which position he has since continued, giving great satisfaction. During his long term of office the service has increased in efficiency and his efforts have met with much favor. The income of the office in 1889 was $1,500, and in the year 1908 had increased to over $5,500. In March, 1904, Mr. Peterson sold a half interest in his drug business to George V. Williams, and four years later disposed of the remaining half interest to the same gentleman, thus enabling him to give his entire time to his duties as postmaster. He still, however, owns the block, and also a fine residence. Mr. Peterson also owns 1,200 acres of wild land in northwestern Minnesota ; owns a store and two residences in Two Harbors, Minn., and has stock in a packing plant at Fergus Falls, as well as in the Cannon Falls Canning Company and the Farmers' Elevator, of Cannon Falls. He has served on the village council and on the school board, has been treasurer of the Scandinavian Benevolent Society twenty years and secretary of the society for many years. His allegiance has always been with the Republican party. June 24. 1880, Mr. Peterson was married to Mary L. Swanson, who died in April, 1895, leaving one child, Edna, who lives at home. A son, Elric J., died in infancy. He was again married, October 4, 1900. to

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Hilma C. Holmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II. J. Holmcr, the latter of whom died in June, 1909, the father still making his home in Cannon Falls, now with Mr. Peterson. Two children, Holmer Loranzo and Helen Elaine, have blessed this happy union. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran church, of which Mr. Peterson has served as secretary and treasurer for many terms.

Foster B. Seager, the popular mayor of Cannon Falls village, was first elected in 1880 and has since that time served fourteen different terms. He was born in Cattaraugus county, New York, July 13, 1847, son of AYilliam N. and Sophia (Eldridge)' Seager. After receiving his education in the common schools of his native county he lived temporarily in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, locating in Cannon Falls July 22, 1869. He then farmed six years, and subsequently for a similar period engaged in the meat business, after which he took up his present business of raising fruit and vegetables and conducting a nursery. This business has constantly grown, and his place is now one of the finest of its kind in the county, his goods having a fine reputation throughout the state. He has a partner, AYilliam Tanner, and in addition to their nursery interests, these gentlemen annually buy from 1,000 to 3,000 sheep, which they fatten on their farms for the spring trade. Mr. Seager is also interested in the Cannon River Electric Power Company. He is a Democrat in politics, has served on the school board several .terms, belongs to the Masons and attends the Episcopal church. He was married January 9, 1879, to Susie Cross, of Cannon Falls, daughter of George H. and Olive (Noble) Cross, the former of whom died in 1905 and the latter in 1906. To Mr. and Mrs. Seager have been born two children : Clarence in October, 1884, and Marion in April, 1893. Mr. Seager 's service as mayor has been marked by progress and integrity, and the people of Cannon Falls have regretted the fact that he has not consented to serve continuously since his first election.

C. O. Bye, for over thirty years a well known business man of Cannon Falls, was born in Norway August 24, 1850, and there received his education, also attending the American schools a few weeks after coming to this country, September 3, 1872. From late in that year until 1877 he engaged in the tannery business in Northfield, Minn., and then came to this village, where he opened the Cannon Falls Tannery, which he has since successfully conducted. In 1894 he combined the tannery with a fur, wool, tallow, hides and pelt department, and commenced the manufacture of fur coats and robes, also doing remodeling and repairing. He now continues all these lines, having a large business, both wholesale and retail. A Republican in polities, Mr. Bye has served on the board of health and has been interested in a number of public movements. He was married July 25, 1877, to Ellen Johnson, a native of Norway, who came to America in 1872. Mrs. Bye died in the Rochester Hospital, August 20, 1900, leaving live children, one being dead. The children are : Carl, accidentally killed in St. Paul in 1906 ; Oscar, now of North Dakota ; Clara, who keeps house for her father; Arthur, who works in the tannery: Gurina, who died in 1885, and Lena, who assists in her father's office. The family worships at the Swedish Lutheran church. Ole and Gunne Bye, parents of C. 0. Bye, spent all their life in Norway. The father, who for thirty-one years was a sergeant in the Norwegian army, died in 1895, and the mother passed away in 1890.

Louis F. Blinco, superintendent and pari owner of the electric planl of the village of Cannon Falls, has shown his faith in the future growth of industrial activity here by investing his money in a planl which lias a capacity far beyond the present demands, and his faith bids fair to be justified. He was born in Canada June 11, 1876, and as a small boy was taken to Nebraska, where he received his early education. After leaving school he took up the work of steel bridge construction in Sioux City, Cowa, with the Phoenix Bridge Company, being later promoted to engineer. From 1901 to 1906 he thoroughly mastered electrical and constructing engineering, and September 23 of the latter year located in Zumbrota and managed the city electric lighl planl there. In 1908 he came to Cannon Falls, installed a new electric plant and fixtures and has since enjoyed a prosperous business, which in coming years will be still larger. Mr. Blinco is a genial companion and is well liked in the Masonic and Modern "Woodmen orders, with which he has associated himself. He was married December 16. 1902, to Hattie E. Twiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Twiss, prominent residents of Meadow Grove. Xeb. Three children have Messed this union: Eva, born October 16, 1903; Hattie, born October 2, 1906, and Lois, born June 14, 1907. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. The electric plant is owned by a company officially known as the Cannon Falls Electric Service Company, of which the proprietors are E. L. Twiss and V. E. Twiss, of Meadow Grove, Neb., and L. F. Blinco, of Cannon Falls, Minn. The officers are : President, E. L. Twiss ; superintendent, L. F. Blinco; cashier, Hattie E. Blinco.

Martin Chellson, present supervisor of Cannon Falls township, was born in Sweden October 20, 1864, son of Nels and Anna Chellson, who came to the United States June 29, 1865, stopping first in Red Wing and then coming to Cannon Falls, where they purchased land in section 14, and there spent the remainder of their days, the father dying in ls7 1 and the mother in 1893. Of the seven children in the family, five are si ill alive Marl in received his education in the common schools and has since carried on farming operations in this township. He owns 120 acres of land in section 15, 100 being plowed land and twenty woodland. Here he carries on mixed farming with much success. He is a conscientious, hard-working man. highly regarded for his good qualities. Aside from his position on the town hoard, he has served nine years as a member of the school board. Mr. Chellson was married in 1888 to Christine Pearson, daughter of Peter Pearson, who settled in Vasa in 1869. The home of the Chellsons has been brightened by the presence of four children. Fred, Florence, Eva and Pearl, all of whom are still under the home roof.

Henry A. Van Campen, of Cannon Falls, was horn at Randolph, X. Y.. July 24. 1849. His parents were Benjamin and Adelia Z. Van Campen. The father was born in New York state December 31. 1820. and the mother was horn March 20, 1824. In 1857 they moved to Minnesota, locating at Cannon Falls on May 7 of that year. Here they lived until their death. The father died February 23, 1888, and the mother October 7. 1902. The subject of this sketch received his education in the Cannon Falls schools and the Shaft nek School, of Faribault. Minn. His first business engagement was clerking in a general store at Cannon Falls. He later became the owner of the store and engaged in that business until the spring of 1887. when he moved on his farm. The fall of the following year. 1888, he removed to Cannon Falls and engaged in the boot and shoe business, which lie continued about four years, then he engaged in his present business, dealer in agricultural implements, buggies, harness, etc. Mr. Van Campen was married at Milton. Wis., October 4, 1877, to Anna S. Greenman, and they have five children, Benjamin H., Harry A., George B., Merl M. and Viola G.

John H. Carlson, the well known hardware merchant, of Cannon Falls, was born in Sweden August 22, 1866, and came to America as a baby with his mother in 1869. From 1869 to 1872 they lived in Chicago,, and then located in Cannon Falls, where John H. received his common school education. His first situation was with the Cannon Falls branch of the Charles Betcher Lumber Company, and after twenty years in that employ he did similar work two years for the Ballord-Trimble Lumber Company, purchasers and successors of the Betcher retail interests. In 1907 he engaged in the hardware business. The store is well equipped and appointed and aims to carry in stock everything in the hardware line that is needed in the households and on the farms of the people of this vicinity. Mr. Carlson is a stanch Republican and has served the village as recorder. November

29, 1893, he was married to Delia M. Peterson, of Vasa. daughter of Johannes Peterson, a prominent farmer, who, with his wife, is now deceased. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlson is brightened by two children, Gladys E. and Irena A. Mildred, the youngest, is dead. The family is connected with the Swedish Lutheran church.

Peter Chelgren was born in Sweden January 7, 1846. After spending his boyhood in the old country he came to America in 1868 and took up his residence in Feathe^stone township, this county, where he worked a short time, and then went to Hastings, this state, where he resided five years. Here, in 1871, he was married to Christine F. Ericson. It was in 1874 that he moved to his farm, previously purchased by him at Cannon Falls, and where he still lives. On this farm of 120 acres he conducts general farming along the latest approved lines. He has made many improvements, including setting ou1 an orchard, which has proved a profitable venture. Pasture and timber land take up about twenty acres, and the remainder is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Chelgren lias not been unmindful of the advantages of intelligent co-operation, for be is one of the farmers who have been interested in the creamery, which bas I'm' its object the handling of milk with greater economy of time and effort than the farmers could accomplish my making butter themselves. Of this creamery .Mr. Chelgreu is secretary. He is also a member and stockholder of the Cannon Kails Farmers' Elevator Company, and a member and director of the Spring Garden-Leon Insurance Company, which works in the interest of the farmers. .Mr. Chelgren has also served with credit as clerk in school district No. 14 for over twenty-five years, surely a record of which any man might well be proud. In addition to this, he has served as supervisor of Cannon Falls township. Mr. Chelgren has three children: Mary, living at home; Emma, a teacher in the Redwood Falls city schools, and Victor, a druggist in Dickinson, N. D.

Dr. Owen E. Doely, dentist, of Cannon Falls, has been here but a short time, but has already demonstrated his ability and worth, both in his profession and as a citizen. He has a well appointed office, is thoroughly versed in the latest developments in the line of dental surgery, and enjoys a large patronage, being a favorite both in the city and in the surrounding country. Born in Canton, Minn., he received his education in the graded schools of Spring Grove and in the Spring Grove high school, later attending the University of Iowa, at Iowa City, and the University of Minnesota, at Minneapolis, graduating from the dental department of the latter in 1907 with honors. At once upon graduation he came to Cannon Falls, where he has since successfully practiced his profession. He belongs to the Masons, .

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the Modern Samaritans and the Scandinavian Benevolenl Association, and also associates with the Minnesota State Dental Association. Dr. Doely is a stanch Republican, and attends the Norwegian Lutheran church. T. I. and Gertin (Foss) Doely, parents of the subject of this sketch, became prominent residents of Spring Grove, Eouston comity. Minnesota, where the father was store keeper and postmaster. He died July 1. 1007. leaving a widow and four children, Ina, Owen K., Carlton and Genevieve.

Dan Danielson, of Cannon Falls, is said by his friends to be the champion cheese maker of the state, and this claim is substantiated by the fact that in the June contest of 1908, conducted under the auspices of the state dairy and food department, the cheese made by him won first prize, being awarded a percentage of 98 on a scale of a possible 100. The winning of this prize was a greater honor in thai the other contestants submitted a much better grade of cheese than in previous years, thus necessitating a high degree of excellence on the part of whoever should carry off first honors. His diploma is beautifully engraved and bears the signature of no less a personage than the governor of Minnesota himself. Mr. Danielson was born in Leon township January ID. 1867, was raised on a farm and attended the public schools. In early manhood, having a natural aptitude for mechanics, he been me ;i stationary engineer, an occupation he followed twenty-four years, later learning the cheese making business. Since 1907 he has filled his present position with the Cannon Falls Co-operative Creamery Company. The officers of this company are: President. George T. Valentine; vice-president. O. L. Benson: secretary. Peter Chelgren ; treasurer. Clif AY. Gress ; manager, O. L. Benbenson ; cheese maker, Dan Danielson. Mr. Danielson votes the Democratic ticket, belongs to the Odd Fellows, the Masons, the Star of Bethlehem and the Rebekahs, and is an excellent citizen in every respect. He was married March 20, 1892, to Agnes E. Gustafson, a native of Leon township. The Danielson home is brightened by the presence of one son, Harold, born February 17, 1901. The family faith is that of the English Lutheran church. Carl and Karie (Johnson) Danielson, parents of Dan Danielson, were early pioneers, settling in Nicolet county in 1857 and in Leon township in 1859. They suffered greatly during the Indian outbreak and lost $800 by being compelled to leave their residence at Swan Lake, which was in the heart of the danger district. The father is still living and the mother died November 12, 1885.

Peter S. Aslakson, a prominent member of the Bar Association of Goodhue county, is a man who has taken a deep interest in the affairs of Cannon Falls since he first came here to live, in 1886. He has been city attorney and city recorder and is now serving as secretary of the board of education, a position he has occupied with credit since 1891. As captain of the hook and ladder company of the Cannon Falls fire department he has done much toward improving and maintaining the facilities for fire protection in this village. Born in Norway June 3, 1852, Attorney Aslakson received his education in the district schools of Minneola, to which town he was brought at the age of six years. He studied in Carlton College, at Northfield; in Miller's Normal School, Keokuk, Iowa, and took a full course in Prof. C. H. Pierce's Penmanship Institute; also Baylie's Business College, at Keokuk, Iowa, and finally in the Iowa State University, Iowa City, Iowa, graduating from the law department of the latter institution in 1878. Like many other young lawyers, he secured his start in life by teaching school, and for one year was professor of penmanship. Then, desiring to obtain a practical business training, lie kept books for Fred George, of Zumbrota, one year. Since June 1, 1886. he has practiced law in Cannon Falls with marked success, being an able consulting attorney as well as a convincing pleader. In addition to the Bar Association, he lias joined both the Modern Woodmen and the United Workmen. Since casting his first vote he has remained a consistent and loyal Republican and served as chairman of the Republican committee of the third congressional district from 1896 to 1902. Attorney Aslakson was married May 7, 1879, to Mary Christina Ullevig, of Hadcr. Minn., by whom he has seven children: Laura M., wife of E. H. Lidstrand, a printer at Faribault; Selma A., who married E. S. Olson and died July 29, 1905; Anna M., who lives at home; John S., a graduate of St. Olaf's College and now located in Duluth ; Pearl M.. Mabel H. and Cora A., the latter three of whom are at home and in school. Sven Aslakson and his wife, Lizzie Peterson, parents of Peter S. Aslakson, were land owners in Vinje, Thelemarken, Norway, their place being known as the Odegaard Farm. They came to America in 1858, purchased 160 acres from an Indian squaw in Minneola township and here ended their days, the father November 11, 1891, and the mother February 1, 1908, both being fine old people in every respect.

Foster D. Barlow, a pioneer merchant of Cannon Falls, now deceased, was born in Oneida county, New York, July 16, 1821, and after attending the district school took a course in the academy at "Western, N. Y. His business career started with a clerkship in his father's store in Canewango, N. Y., where he remained until coming to Cannon Falls in 1857. From that year until 1876 he engaged in the mercantile business, also managing his large farm of 400 acres. In the middle seventies ill health forced his practical retirement, although he kept in touch with the progress of modern events up to the time of his death, February 1, 1905. Mr. Barlow took an active part in the early progress of the village, was one of the first presidents of the village council and served several years as postmaster. A good citizen, a wise father, a loving husband and a faithful friend, he combined a rigid adherence to high ideals in himself with a gentle tolerance of shortcomings in others, being of the true type of pioneer gentleman. He was an old-time Democrat, a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and of the Masons, and a communicant of the Episcopal church. The family name is perpetuated by a widow and by two sons, Frank A., of Cannon Falls, and Fred S., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Barlow was married June 12, 1878, to Minnie M. Reynolds, daughter of John and Millie (Searle) Reynolds, both natives of New York state, the former of whom died February 6, 1865, and the latter in August, 1882. Mrs. Barlow, before her marriage, was principal of the Cannon Falls high school five years, and while serving in this capacity was wooed and won by Mr. Barlow, who at that time was presidentof the school board. She is a graduate of Alfred University, in New York, and is a woman of many accomplishments, one whose character and work have had an important part in the educational side of Cannon Falls life.

Paul W. Rothe, of Cannon Falls village, is a fine type of the educated, well informed gentleman who are giving the impetus to modern business and commercial life. He was born in Germany July 23, 1869. received his education in the. common schools and then graduated from a high school at the age of sixteen years, subsequently going to Switzerland and studying scientific milling, a trade which had been followed by his father and grandfather before him. Upon landing in America in 1892, he worked on a farm three months and was then employed six years in the old Goodhue mill in this village. Subsequently he worked in mills in Minneapolis,- Hastings and Pine Island, returning to Cannon Falls in 1902 and leasing the Thompson & Smith mill. Here he has since remained, building up a large business and attaining a reputation for milling a superior product. The mill turns out rye and wheat flour, as well as corn meal, making a specialty of fancy patent Salle flour and the Gem Bismarck Breakfast Food, both of which have already attracted favorable attention by their excellence. The merit of the output of this mill is shown by the fact that Mr. Rothe has contracts with the state for furnishing his flours to the state institutions at Stillwater, Hastings, Red "Wing, Fergus Falls, Anoka, St. Cloud, Faribault and Rochester. Aside from owning the mill, Mr. Rothe is interested in the Cannon Falls Canning Company and also in the Horse Breeders' Association. He is a Republican in politics, belongs to the Congregational church and is a member of the Elks, the Union Commercial Travelers, the Odd Fellows, the United "Workmen, the Modern Woodmen, the Modern Samaritans and other fraternal organizations. April 23, 1893, he was married to Salle Zimmerman, by whom he has four children, Paul E., Otto E., Francis and Edward R. The mother of these children died June 16, 1903, and- Mr. Rothe was married, April 16, 1905, to Tillie Schlueter, of St. Paul. Ernest and Johannah (Hahn) Rothe, parents of Paul AY. Rothe, were natives of Germany. The father, a miller, is still living, and the mother died March 12, 1903.

William Williamson, a retired farmer of Cannon Falls village, was born in Steuben county. New York, May 2, 1833, and there received his education. His first venture for himself was in doing farm work for one year near Lake Ontario, after which he returned home and soon afterward moved to Ohio, where he farmed a short time near Cleveland. Subsequently he worked as engineer in a saw mill in Illinois, then returned to Cleveland, and in October, 1855, came to Stanton township and took up a quarter-section of wild land, which he broke and improved. Later he purchased more land, until he owned a fine farm of 214 acres, upon which he carried on general farming until 1900, when he rented the farm, purchased a home in Cannon Falls village and retired, seeking that rest from arduous toil which he so richly deserves after a life of hard work. In February, 1864, Mr. AVilliamson enlisted in the Union army and served in Company H, 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery, under Colonel ColviLl, being discharged at Nashville, Tenn. He served several terms as supervisor of his township and for a considerable length of time was on the school board. Mr. AVilliamson was married in October, 1862, to Sarah McKinley, of Warsaw, - laughter of George McKinley, a native of Scotland. To this union were born four children: George M., after working twelve years in the pension bureau at ATashington, is now a hotel proprietor in Bowling Green, Ky. Frederick was drowned at the age of two years. Emma is principal of the high school at Cannon Falls. Anna lives at home and keeps house for the family. The family faith is that of the Methodist church. Air. Williamson votes the Republican ticket and belongs to the Alasonic order. Abraham and Sarah (Smith) AVilliamson, parents of William AVilliamson, were natives of New Jersey, but went to New York state in the early twenties and there spent the remainder of their lives, the father being a stone mason and farmer.

Gustav Westman, now deceased, was a leader in the affairs of Cannon Falls township and village and also in matters pertaining: to the Swedish Lutheran church, of which he was a prominent member. As mayor his services were highly esteemed and as a justice of the peace his decisions were always wise and conservative. Born in Sweden January 20, 1828, he attended the common schools, and like the other young men of his country, entered the standing army. From L853 to 1856 he lived in Lafayette, Ind., and in the latter year came to Cannon Falls, where he opened a mercantile establishment, continuing until his death, February 5. 1887. He was married June 9, 1878, to Mrs. Josephine Hawkins) Norelius, daughter of Nels and Eva (Kolstrom) Hawkins, who, after leaving their native country of Sweden, lived in Indiana from 1853 to 1856, and then came to Cannon Falls, engaging in farming for the remainder of their lives. The father died April 10, 1889, and the mother May 10, 1889. Mrs. Westman was born in Sweden February 23, 1816, and received an excellent education, being a must estimable woman in every respect. There is one daughter in the family, Eva Westman, who lives at home.

J. E. Johnson, one of the leading farmers of Cannon Falls township, was born in Sweden April 10, 1867, son of Ole and Christina (Kronberg) Johnson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1869 and located in the town of Belle Creek, this county, where the father worked for five years, after which they came to Cannon Falls township and purchased 160 acres in section 33, where the father improved the land and built a home, carrying on general farming until his death, in 1907. The mother died in 1903. J. E. was the only child, received his education in the public schools of the township and worked with his father on the farm. In June, 1891, he was married to Ida Larson, daughter of Johannes and Carolina Larson, natives of Sweden, who came to America and settled in Cannon Falls township, where they engaged in farming. The mother died in 1887, but the father is still living with his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have one child, Charles W., who is at home. Mr. Johnson has made a great many improvements on his farm and buildings and has a fine home, owning in addition to his cultivated land thirty acres of good timber. He now successfully carries on general farming and stock raising. Mr. Johnson is a Republican in his political views, and has been chairman of the township board for the past three years, justice of the peace for two terms, and director of school district 14 for a number of years. In addition to his Cannon Falls farm, Mr. Johnson owns 160 acres of land in Lamour county, North Dakota.

John J. Lee, of Cannon Falls village, is a native of this county, born on the old homestead in Leon township December 19, 1863, son of John, Jr., and Ingeborg (Rislov) Lee, natives of Norway, who came to the United States in the forties, settling in Boone county. Illinois, where they farmed for some years, afterward coming to Leon township. Being true pioneers, they made the trip by ox team, and in addition to this the father also made a vi -i urn trip to Illinois by the same means. At once upon his arrival here the father pre-empted a quarter-section of land and began farming operations, erecting a shack for the shelter of himself and family until better quarters could be provided. ( During these early days the pioneers had to depend upon Red "Wing for lumber and provisions and as a market for their grain. The father of the subject of this sketch often made this trip, sometimes taking his son John, camping on the prairie by night and spending three weary days in making the distance which is now made in a few hours. For many years the father followed farming in Leon township, hut in 1897 moved to AYanamingo, where he now resides. Of his five children, only two survive, the other besides J. J. being a son who makes his home with his father. J. J. Lee was brought up on the old homestead, attended the public schools and the Red Wing Seminary, and then took up farming operations, which he has since continued. He is a Republican in politics and was at one time supervisor of Leon township, also serving on the school board. He now owns the home place of 160 acres and fifteen acres <>f woodland adjoining but since 1905 he has lived in a new residence which he erected in Cannon Falls village. Mr. Lee is now engaged in the farm implement business in partnership with John Ritchie. Mr. Lee was married in 1896 to Bertha Quale, whose parents were early settlers of AVanamingo who now live in South Dakota. The Lee home has been blessed with three children, Walter J., Edna S. and Irene L.

J. F. Larson resides on the place in Cannon Falls township where his father lived before him. He was born in Sweden October 21, 1864. son of Gustav and Anna (Carlson) Larson, who came to America in 1869, and settled first in Belle Creek township, this county. In 1874 they came to Cannon Falls township and purchased a farm of 200 acres, which they at once set about improving and developing and where they continued to live. The father died at his home in Cannon Falls in 1904 and the mother still makes her home in Cannon Falls. In the family there were six children, four of whom are living. J. F. Larson was but five years old when he started life in America. He was brought up on the farm and lived at home until twenty-seven years of age.- Desiring to see something of the world before settling down for life, he went to St. Paul and Minneapolis and worked several years on the street cars, in a saw mill and as a milk dealer. He then returned to the old homestead, which he now is working for his mother. A larger part of the farm is plowed land, but much of it is also pasture, affording plenty of grazing for his herds of entile which furnish him with cream for extensive shipments to St. Paul. Mr. Larson votes independently. In 1894, two years after he started life for himself, he was married to Anna Bergquist, by whom he has four children, Margaret, Evelyn, Elvera and Paul S., all of whom are at home The Larsons are ardent supporters of the Swedish Congregational church.

J. G. Nelson, who 1ms several limes served his fellow citizens as supervisor of the township of Cannon Falls, was born in Sweden December 14, 1851, son of Ole and Anna Nelson, early settlers in Chisago county, this state, where they lived from 1856 to 1862. In the latter year they came to this township and after renting a farm for some years, purchased in 1870 the land upon which the subject of this sketch still lives. The father died in 1887 and the mother in 1899. Their three children are all living. J. G. Nelson received his education in the public schools, experienced the rigors of pioneer life, and has followed in his father's footsteps as a farmer. He has 160 acres of land, 130 of which is plowed. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, selling milk to the Cannon Falls creamery. His place is about four miles from the village, and the buildings, all of which have been erected either by himself or his father, are neat and well kept. Mr. Nelson is a Republican in politics, and being a thorough believer in education, has served with credit on the school board. He was married in 1876 to Ellen Pearson, by whom he has five children, Adeline, Alfred, Henry, Leonard and Bennett. After the death of his first wife he was married to Jennie Holm, by whom he has two children, Bertrice and Everett.

John A. Ohnstad, clothing merchant and up-to-date men's haberdasher, of Cannon Falls, was born in Norway October 21, 1867, and came to America in 1875 with his parents, receiving his education in the common schools of Leon township and the Cannon Falls high school. For several years he worked in the clothing stores of B. Van Campen and C. R. Grebie & Co., and then entered the employ of Olson Brothers, subsequently going to Duluth with that concern. In 1896 he returned to Cannon Falls, clerked ten years for Henry Thompson and then purchased the business. He carries a large stock of goods, equal to that handled in many city stores, and enjoys an extensive trade in the city and surrounding country. He is a Republican in politics, has served on the park board, and belongs to the Lutheran church. Mr, Ohnstad was married January 8, 1903, to Anna Underdahl, of Warsaw township, by whom he has three children, Myron, Olga and Ruth. Andrew E. and Seneva (Ryom) Ohnstad, parents of John A., came from Norway in 1875 and

J. A. Peters, who owns a good farm in Cannon Falls township, came to this county as a child with the early settlers, and lives on the place where his parents first settled and where the family has made all the improvements, developing the place from a wilderness to its present high state of cultivation. The subject of this sketch was born in Sweden May 30, 1849, son of John and Christina Peters, also natives of that country. After coming to America in 1851 they lived successively in Chicago, Indiana and Iowa, and in 1856 came to Cannon Falls township and purchased the place where J. A. still lives. After farming for many years, the father retired to Cannon Falls village, where he died. J. A. attended the public schools, but since early boyhood has devoted his life to farming. He owns 320 acres, has 200 under the plow and carries on general farming and dairying, selling cream in large quantities to the creamery. He is a Republican in politics, but beyond serving as a school officer has never cared to seek political preferment. In 1875 Mr. Peters was married to Hattie Johnson, by whom he has five children, Edward, Clarence, Esther, Ella and Edith. Edward is in Minneapolis in the hardware business, and Esther is a ladies' tailoress in Minneapolis, the others being at home.

Eugene D. Stone is one of the genuine old settlers still living in Goodhue county. He named the town of Leon from a place with a similar name in Cattaraugus county, New York, and was the first supervisor after the organization in 1858, in which organization his father had an important part. The subject of this sketch was born in Warren county, Pennsylvania. January 10. 1832, son of William and Lavina (Collins) Stone, natives of Vermont. Moved by the venturesome spirit which has always been prominent in the breasts of the sons and daughters of the Green Mountain State, they moved to New York and then to Pennsylvania, later pushing their way further west to this county, where in 1856 they pre-empted a farm in Leon township. This farm, now consisting of 222 acres. 197 of which is plowed, has since that date remained in the family. E. D. Stone, who had received his education in the East, worked with his father in breaking the land and bringing it under cultivation, and had an important part in the establishment of the family roof tree, coming into possession of the place after the death of his parents. For over fifty years, either alone or with his father, he carried on farming, conducting general agricultural operations and stock raising and selling cream furnished by his fine Jersey cows. More recently he has moved to the village of Cannon Falls and Uved a retired life. Aside from being chairman of Leon for several terms, lie also served many years as school treasurer. He enlisted in the army in 186-1 and served two years four months and twenty days. He was married in 1860 to Ellen Johnson, daughter of Xels and Mariah (Mathew) Johnson, who came from Sweden to the United States in the early fifties and located in Elgin, 111. After staying there a year, they came up the Mississippi river to Red Wing on the "Mississippi Bell." Red Wing was then a pioneer village, with the Indian tepees still standing. Soon afterward they came to Leon township, and ended their days near Spring Garden church. To Mr. and Mrs. Stone were born six children, three boys and three girls. Two sons are living: F. S., married to Anna Benson, lives in Minneapolis and manages a creamery, and owns a creamery in Cannon Falls ; Silas E.. married Emma Readland and is a carpenter by trade. It is worthy of note that Spring Garden, now the name applied to the Swedish Lutheran church and the community surrounding it. was named many years ago by Mrs. Stone. William E. Stone died in 1867 and his wife in 1879. Nels Johnson passed away in 1879 and his wife in 1869.

James L. Scofield, of Cannon Falls village, is a native of the Empire State, born at Mt. Morris, Livingston county, New York, May 8, 1844. He came to Goodhue county with his parents, Luther and Roxanna Scofield, wThen about eleven years of age, in 1855, and this has been his home since. He received his education in the common schools of Cannon Falls and the old Hamline University, of Red Wing. When eighteen years of age he enlisted, on August 13, 1862, in Company F, 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until July 11, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. After returning home he resumed farming. In 1868, in partnership with his brother, Wilbur H., he established a drug business at Cannon Falls, which he has continued since. His brother died in 1894 and his nephew, Fred W. Scofield, son of Wilbur H, became his partner. Mr. Scofield was married in Cannon Falls June 25, 1876, to Mary I. Hillman. Her father, Levi B. Hillman, was among the early pioneer settlers of Cannon Falls. Mr. Scofield was elected to the legislature in 1892 and re-elected in 1894.