Houston County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1919 (part 7 of 21)

Tobias J. Kroehler, a well known general stock farmer, having 395 acres of land in Mound Prairie township, was bom on this farm, Feb. 19, 1866, son of Jacob and Kathrine (Eberhard) Kroehler. He was the seventh born of his parentsMS children, and his boyhood was spent amid pioneer scenes, one feature of which was the little log schoolhouse in which he acquired the elements of knowledge. His industrial education was more thorough, for at the early age of ten years he was put to work behind the plow, and from that time on for a number of years he spent the greater part of his time assisting his father to improve the home farm and cultivate the land, also, when he became old enough, operating a threshing outfit in the fall. At the age of 25 years he assumed the management of the farm, his father on account of age taking a less active part, and in time the property came into his hands. It now includes 395 acres of valuable land, together with good buildings and a full equipment of all necessary tools and machinery, and Mr. Kroehler has operated it successfully as a general stock farm, being also a shareholder in the Houston Elevator Company. Many of the most notable improvements on the place have been made by himself, and his reputation as a man of enterprise and ability stands high in the community. At the present time Mr. ICroehler is renting his farm to tenants, though he exercises a general supervision over the property, paying personal attention to the orchard, which contains 1,500 apple trees of the Wealthy species. A Republican in politics, though with independent proclivities, he served four years as town supervisor, and was a member of the school board for a number of years. He and his family attend the Evangelical Association church. On Nov. 16, 1893, Mr. Kroehler renounced bachelor life, being united in marriage with Harriet Grace Swinburne, a teacher for several years in Houston county schools, who was bom near Sparta, Wis., daughter of George W. and Mary F. (Perkins)

Swinburne. He and his wife have four children, Avis Lydia, Esther Elizabeth, Myron Willard and Everett Charles Lee. Avis Lydia is now training for a nurse at the Winona General hospital. Esther Elizabeth, who was educated in the local schools and at the Winona Normal School, has taught school in Winona and Houston counties, and is now residing at home and teaching in the home district. The two younger children are also home. George W. Swinburne, the father of Mrs. Kroehler, was bom at Lyndonville, Vt., in 1847, and his wife Mary near Milwaukee, Wis., in 1848. Mr. Swinburne was a carpenter and builder by trade, and came to Houston county, Minn., at an early date, residing with a brother in Mound Prairie township. He later settled in Sparta, Wis., residing there for a number of years, and afterwards spending a number of years in Cavalier county. North Dakota. He is now living at Zephyr Hills, Florida. He is a man of high education, and is a Civil War veteran, seeing active service during the great struggle between the North and South, in which he received a gunshot wound. He enlisted in 1861, first in the National Guards of Manchester for three months' service at Fortress Monroe, Portsmouth Harbor, N. H. ,and was discharged from there at expiration of service. He then enlisted in Company G, 4th Vermont Volunteers, and continued in the army until close of the war.

William Orr, a former resident of Mound Prairie township, where for a number of years he was engaged in the work of agricultural improvement, was bom in New York State, Sept. 3, 1853. His occupation was always that of a farmer. He was a young man when he sought his fortune in the West, locating in Mound Prairie township in 1880 and taking land which he in time developed into a good farm. He became a prominent man in his township at various times holding local office, and his death, which occurred Feb. 18, 1918, caused widespread regret. Mr. Orr married Catherine Vix, who was bom in Houston county, Minn., in 1853, she being, therefore, about the same age as himself. They had a family of 11 children : Nora, Raymond, Maude, Archie, Myrtle, Agnes, Jennie, Clifford and Pearl, living, and Georgia and John, who died in infancy.

Clifford Earl Orr, a well known and respected citizen of Mound Prairie township, where he is enjoying a successful career as a general farmer, was born on the farm where he now lives, Sept. 26, 1895, son of William and Catherine (Vix) Orr. He was the tenth bom of his parents' eleven children and attended school in Mound Prairie township and at Hokah, this county. When 17 years old he took charge of and operated one of his father's farms in Mound Prairie township, remaining there until April 5, 1917, when he removed to his present farm, the one on which he was bom, and which contains 127 acres. In addition to this he operates the lower farm of 147 acres, raising both grain and stock, his herd of cattle averaging about 40 head. In politics he is independent, voting for the man rather than for the party. Mr. Orr was married Dec. 20, 1916, to Mabel Doering, who was born in Nebraska, daughter of Adam and Clara (Henningsen) Doering, her father being a native of Germany and her mother of Copenhagen, Denmark, Mr. Doering was brought to this country when a lad of four years and at the age of 22 went to Nebraska. Later he retumed to

Houston county, Minn., where he had previously resided, and is now living in Union township, being still in active life. His wife is also living. Their daughter Mabel was the eldest of their family of four children. She was educated in Caledonia township and taught school in Houston county for four years before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Orr have two children, Mabel Ivy and Violet Henrietta.

Edmund Evans, for many years proprietor of Silver Tower Fruit Farm, but now deceased, was born in Blackthrone, Oxfordshire, England, in September, 1819. On April 10, 1849, he was married to Ann Ayers, also a native of England, and in the year of their marriage they sailed for the United States, and settled in the state of New York, where they resided until 1852. They then removed to Indian Territory, where Mr. Evans was employed by the government in the agricultural department of Spencer Academy, a Presbyterian mission institution located on the Choctaw reservation. He held that position until 1859, when on account of his wife's poor health, he returned with her to New York state. Early in 1860 they came to Houston county, Minnesota, and for a short time resided in La Crescent village. From there they moved to a farm in section 11, Mound Prairie township, where they established a home, Mr. Evans carrying on general farming and fruit raising. As a fruit grower he was not only the first in his vicinity, but was also one of the earliest in the state, and as such became widely known, while in general agriculture he was equally successful. In course of time he increased the area of his farm to 360 acres, and resided on it until his death in 1898. Mrs. Evans died Sept. 28, 1915. They were the parents of eleven children, namely: Edwin F., William J., Sarah R., Henry C, Arthur, Mary Jane A., Sheldon J., Walter T., Albert E., Julia A., and Rose L. Mr. Evans was a member of the Presbyterian church of La Crescent.

Sheldon J. Evans, proprietor of the Excellsior Fruit Farm, who for a number of years has been one of the leading factors in fancy fruit and berry culture in Houston county, and who is ^tlso engaged in general fruit farming in section 10, Mound Prairie township, was bom in section 3, this township, March 27, 1863, son of Edmund and Anna (Ajnres) Evans. He was educated in the district school, and until the age of 21 years was engaged in assisting his father on the latter's fruit farm, known as Silver Tower Fruit Farm. He then engaged in carpenter work and painting, and was thus occupied until 1890, when he went into the business of raising red raspberries on his parents' farm, continuing in it for seven or eight years with good success. At the end of that time, in 1896, he bought his present farm, where in addition to fruit culture he raises grain, cattle and hogs, and also carries on dairying. The farm contains 320 acres, and in 1914 Mr. Evans built a neat modem residence of concrete cement brick. It is interesting to note that this beautiful residence is practically the sole work of Mr. Evans himself. He was the architect, supervised the work in person, and even made the brick himself in a three brick hand machine, so that the structure is a tribute to his ability, good taste, and versatility, as well as an evidence of his sincere desire to do his share toward building up the community. His operations have been conducted on a profitable basis.

and in addition to the interests already mentioned, he is a stockholder in the Pine Creek Valley Creamery, and the Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator and the Stock Shipping Association at Houston. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Co-Operative Market Co., at La Crosse, an association which by providing means for the farmer to reach the consumer directly is doing much toward solving marketing problems and the high cost of living. He is a life member of the Minnesota Horticultural Association and is active in its work. For about thirty years he has been a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. His religious affiliations are with the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he is a Republican. Mr. Evans was married, Sept. 6, 1898, to Sophia Lind, daughter of Andrew and Caroline Lind. Her parents were born in Sweden, the father on March 27, 1838, and the mother May 5, 1842. Emigrating to Iowa in 1872, they remained there about a year, and then came to Houston county, Minn., settling in Swede Bottom, near Houston, where the father died Oct. 5, 1892. The mother is still living and resides on the old farm. They had eight children, of whom their daughter Sophia was the sixth in order of birth. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have seven children, whose respective names, with dates of birth, are as follows: Silas Clement, Aug. 10, 1898; Edmund Arthur, Jan. 14, 1900; Luella Viola, Oct. 13, 1902; Marland Lind, April 9, 1905; Evelyn Janette, Aug. 4, 1906; Harold Willis, Jan. 11, 1908; and Stella Jermima Caroline, Aug. 22, 1910. Mr. Evans has shown a commendable degree of enterprise in all his undertakings, and especially in his successful career as a fruit grower, a line of business in which many farmers fear to embark, on account of the risk from unfavorable weather and insect pests. He has mastered all difficulties, however, and built up a high reputation. His home is surrounded with evergreens, trees, and shrubbery, set out in a tasteful manner, which shows that the owner is a man who believes in doing everything well.

Henry Doering, a well known and respected citizen of Union township, who is successfully opei^ting a farm of 120 acres, residing in section 16, was born in Hessen, Germany, Oct. 10, 1862, son of Henry and Katherine (Falk) Doering. His parents, who were bom and married in Germany, came to the United States in 1868, and engaged in farming in Houston county, though the father's occupation in Germany had been that of a weaver. Both he and his wife are now deceased. Their children were Mary, Valentine, Henry, Adam, William, Daniel, Anna, and Gustav. By a previous marriage Henry Doering, Sr., had three other children: Elizabeth, Kathrine and Bertha. Henry, Jr., was educated in the district school, and resided on the home farm, assisting his father until his marriage. Three years previous to that event, however, he bought the farm on which he now lives, and on to which he moved at the time he began domestic life. About 85 of the 120 acres are cleared, the rest being woodland. He has erected all the present buildings, having a good barn and modem house, and is successfully carrying on mixed farming, devoting special attention to the raising of cattle and hogs. He is also a stockholder in the local telephone company, and is clerk of his school district. Mr. Doering was married Feb. 18, 1892, to Ida Mann, who was born in Union township, Houston county, Dec. 31, 1872, daughter of Louis and Emelie (Kreise) Mann. Her parents, natives of West Prussia, Germany, came to the United States in 1870, and engaged in farming in this county. They had nine children: Emil, Ida, Alvina, Adolph, Ludwig, Reinhold, Emma, Minnie and Charles. Of these children, Emil, Adolph and Ludwig are now deceased, as also are the parents. To Mr. and Mrs. Doering eight children have been born: Clara, May 8, 1893 ; Vera, Oct. 19, 1894 ; Ida, Feb. 17, 1897 ; Esther, Nov. 8, 1898; Elanor, June 18, 1900; Henry, March 31, 1902; Helen, June 21, 1905; and Gladys, July 21, 1910. Clara is the wife of George Schauble. The others are residing on the home farm, those of suitable age attending school. The family attend the Lutheran church.

Nere Tveten, one of the leading farmers of Yucatan township, operating 360 acres in section 3, where he has resided for the last eleven years, was bom in Telemarken, Norway, July 29, 1856, son of Gulick and Anna (Nereson) Tveten. His parents were farming people who died in their native land, never coming to the United States. Nere was the third bom in a family of seven children and attended school in Norway, where he grew to manhood. In 1882, ambitious to advance himself in life, he followed the example of so many of his countrymen in emigrating to the United States, settling in Fillmore county, Minnesota. When he landed in this country he could speak no English, but remedied that disadvantage after a short residence here. At first he worked out for others, but as soon as he was able he secured a piece of land and began farming for himself in Fillmore county. There he remained for several years, subsequentljA going to Winona county, where he farmed for three years. Twenty-one years ago he came to Houston county, and eleven years ago to the Ed Johnson farm on which he is now living, and where he is carrying on general farming successfully, having at the present time about 60 head of cattle, besides hogs and other stock. He is also a shareholder in the Rushford Creamery. Energetic and enterprising, he is making good progress and is numbered among the substantial citizens of Yucatan township. In politics he is independent, while his rehgious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran church at Rushford. Mr. Tveten was married in January, 1892, to Rognhild Amalia Anderson, who was born in Fillmore county, Minn., daughter of Gout and Anna (Halvorson) Anderson. Her parents were natives of Telemarken, Norway, who on emigrating to America settled first in Illinois. Later they removed to Fillmore county, Minnesota, settling on a farm near Rushford. They are now retired and are well advanced in years, Mr. Anderson having served as a soldier in the Civil War. Their daughter Rognhild Amaha (Mrs. Tveten) was the third born in a family of seven children, and was educated in Fillmore county. Mr. and Mrs. Tveten have ten children, all residing at home, namely: Gust Adolph, Andrew Edwin, Carl Helmar, Anna Jeanette, Nora Regina, Reuben Leonard, George Martin, Selmar Theodore, Henry Oscar and Cora Amelia.

John O. Lee, who is now living retired on the farm of his son Gilbert in Yucatan township, after a long career in agricultural pursuits, was bom in Fyrstal, Telemarken, Norway, Sept. 11, 1838. In 1854 or 1855 he accompanied his parents to the United States, they settling at Kaskoning, near

Madison, Wis. Being then a strong well grown boy of 16 or 17, he was able to aid in the support of the family, and for a year was employed on the railroad. At the end of that time the family moved to Badger Valley in Sheldon township, Houston county, Minn., and engaged in farming. The Civil War coming on, young John O. Lee was drafted for military service and was in the army for one year and nine months, being fortunate enough to escape both wounds and sickness. On his return home he resumed his residence on the home farm. On May 17, 1869, he was married to Margaret Brakke, who was a native of the same part of Norway as himself, bom Feb. 19, 1848. He then settled on the farm in Yucatan township, where he is still living and which during a long course of years he developed into a valuable property, finally retiring from active work. He is still in the enjoyment of good health. Mr. Lee was formerly active in school and church work and assisted in the building of the Lutheran "Stone" church at Houston. He also served as town supervisor. He has recently sustained a bereavement in the death of his wife, which occurred April 3, 1918. They were the parents of eight children: Halvor J., Gilbert (first), Christian, Emma, Gina, Ole, Gilena and Gilbert (second).

Ole J. Lee, who is following a prosperous career as a general farmer and stock raiser in Yucatan township, having a good farm of 211 acres in section 22, was born on an adjoining farm in this township, Jan. 3, 1882, son of John O. and Margaret (Brokke) Lee. He was the fifth bom of their seven children, and was educated in District No. 20, this township. Up to the time of his marriage he resided on the home farm, assisting his father for the most part, but during the last few years having the management of the farm. On assuming domestic responsibilities he started in for himself on his present farm, which he is operating along general lines, though making a specialty of breeding Durham cattle, of which he has a good herd. He is also a stockholder in the Yucatan Creamery, the Farmers' Telephone Company, and the Security State Bank of Houston. He is a member of the Lutheran church at Houston and is now serving as school clerk, in politics being a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the order of Yeomen. Mr. Lee was married Sept. 25, 1903, to Tena Larson, who was bom in Yucatan township, this county, Aug. 13, 1884, daughter of Herman and Anna (Skare) Omonrud, she being the third bom of their seven children. Her father, a native of Nonstad, was a prominent farmer here who died at the age of 53 years in August, 1906. Her mother, a native of Houston county, is now residing on the old homestead in Yucatan township. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are the parents of two children, John Hilbert, bom Sept. 9, 1905, and Harold Albin, bom Sept. 18, 1907.

Gulick Highlen, for many years a well known and respected citizen of Yucatan township, where he was engaged in agriculture, was bom in 1834 in Stavanger, Norway, where he grew up and married Anna Tenneson, a native of the same locality, bom in 1836. Their emigration to the United States took place in 1869, and coming to Houston county, Minn., they first settled in Spring Grove township. A year later they moved to Yucatan township, where they engaged in farming, in which occupation here Mr. Highlen spent the rest of his life, dying in 1916. He had been a widower

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George Highlen, who is engaged in operating the Dever Bros.' farm of 120 acres in section 33, Yucatan township, and is also a property owner, was bom in Stavanger, Norway, Nov. 14, 1866, son of Gulick and Anna (Tenneson) Highlen. He was an infant of two or three years when he accompanied his parents to Houston county, Minnesota, and his education was acquired in district schools in Yucatan and Money Creek townships. When twelve years old he began working out and earning his own living, and from that until his marriage he was variously employed - at farming, railroad work, and lumbering. In July, 1897, he was united in marriage with Susan Brevig, who was bom in Yucatan township, daughter of Christopher and Guneild Brevig. Her parents were natives of Telemarken, Norway, who were early settlers in Yucatan township, where they farmed for a number of years. Both are now deceased. At the time of his marriage Mr. Highlen started farming for himself in Money Creek township, subsequently removing to Houston, and later to Yucatan township. In Houston he was engaged in business for six years, and then engaged with the Dever Bros, to operate the farm on which he now resides, and where he is raising both crops and stock. He owns 80 acres of land in Martin county, Wisconsin, and is one of the well to do men of his township. He has served on the school board for three years, in politics being an independent Republican, and is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church on Oak Ridge. He and his wife have ten children: Cora G., Jesse A., Grace C, Edna L., Nora, Charlotte O., Belvina, Orvin T., and James T. Jesse A. died April 27, 1919. The others are living at home.

Lars Trulson, who was formerly engaged in agricultural pursuits in Yucatan township, but is now deceased, was bom in HoUing, Norway, and was a young man when he emigrated to Houston county, Minnesota. After some agricultural attempts elsewhere, he settled on land in section 1, Yucatan township, and was there engaged in farming until 1882, when he removed to North Dakota. A year later, however, he returned, and the rest of his life was spent in this township, where he died in the fall of 1904. He was a man of mark in the community and at various times held school and town office. He was married in Houston County to Gunhild Halgrimson, also a native of Norway, and by whom he had nine children : Truls, Hans, Rindena, Amt, Helmar, Mary^ Elling, Emil and Christina. Mrs. Gunhild Tmlson died in October, 1912.

Hans Trulson, who is owner of a farm of 156 acres in section 1, Yucatan township, which he is successfully operating, was bom in Houston township, this county, Sept. 23, 1877, son of Lars and Gunhild (Halgrimson) Trulson. He was the second bom in a family of nine children, and attended school on Oak Ridge in Yucatan township. Residing at home, he worked for others at intervals until 16 years of age. Later he rented a farm for one year, and then with his brother bought a farm of 280 acres, to which he removed in 1913. He carries on general farming with profitable results, and is making a specialty of raising full blooded Hereford cattle. He is chaimian of the district school board and in politics is independent.

Mr. Trulson was married April 26, 1903, to Emma Moen, who was bom in Sheldon township, this county, daughter of Simon and Anna (Vraa) Moen, she being the seventh born of their nine children. She was educated in Yucatan township. Her parents, natives of Telemarken, Norway, were early settlers in Sheldon township, this county, where the father died. The mother is now residing in Houston. The family circle of Mr. and Mrs. Trulson has been enlarged by the birth of six cjiildren, all of whom are residing at home, namely: Gena, Agnes, Lawrence, Charlotte, Sullivan and Edna.

Tinnes Highlen, who is conducting a profitable business as a general farmer in section 6, Yucatan township, was bom near Stavanger, Norway, Feb. 2, 1862, son of Gulick and Anna (Helleland) Highlen. 1869 he came with his parents to Houston county, Minnesota, the family settling first in Spring Grove township, whence they removed to Yucatan township a year later. Both parents are now deceased, the mother dying in 1914 and the father in 1916. Tinnes began assisting his father in grubbing and other elementary farm work at the age of ten years. Two years later he began working out for others, and did so thereafter for 16 years, during which time he traveled over a considerable stretch of country. After his marriage he began agricultural operations on his own account on a rented farm in Money Creek township, where he resided for five years. He then moved to Houston township, operated a small farm there for three years, which he then sold, buying a farm in Yucatan township. This latter farm he sold three years later, buying the farm on which he now resides, but to which he did not move until a year after he had purchased it. Here he has 154 acres of good land, with adequate buildings, and is operating the place as a general stock farm. He has met with good success, attained by hard work, and is now in comfortable circumstances. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Oak Ridge and in politics is a Republican. Mr. Highlen was married September 13, 1903, to Matilda Steen, who was bora near Westby, in Vernon county, Wisconsin, March 11, 1876, daughter of Peter and Anna (Amundson) Steen. He and his wife are the parents of four children, Eva Andrea, Melvin Theodore (died June 8, 1919), Telona and Gilmore. Mr. and Mrs. Steen, the parents of Mrs. Highlen, were both born in Norway, the father being a farmer in early life and the mother a school teacher. They were early settlers in Vernon county, Wisconsin. Both are now, deceased, Mr. Steen dying when his daughter Matilda was a child.

Tollef Odegaarden, who was one of the settlers in Yucatan township in the early eighties, was born in Telemarken, Norway, Oct. 24, 1865. He was 18 years old when he came to the United States and located in Iowa, where he worked for two years. At the end of that time he came to Houston county and settled on a tract of land on Oak Ridge in Yucatan township. There he resided until 1907, when he went to Bowman county, N. D. Two years later he returned to Yucatan township, where he spent the rest of his life on the farm, dying June 24, 1917. Mr. Odegaarden married Hattie Sheper, who was born in Telemarken, Norway, May 25, 1865, their marriage taking place in Houston county. She survives her husband and is now residing with her son Ole on the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Odegaarden had two children: Ole, the son above mentioned, and Lizzie, who is the wife of Fritz Anderson, a farmer in Houston township.

Ole T. Odegaarden, a well known farmer and tobacco raiser, who is operating 200 acres of land in Yucatan township, was born in this township, Feb. 2, 1887, son of ToUef and Hattie (Sheper) Odegaarden. His education was obtained in District School No. 103, after which he continued to reside on the home farm until his marriage, at which time he went to Bowman county, N. D., where, however, he remained for only a year, at the end of that returning to the homestead. There he remained for three years operating the farm, at the end of that time buying and removing to a farm in Root River Valley, where also he stayed for three years. He then came back to the home farm, on which his mother resides, and which has an area of 120 acres. In addition to this he is operating the valley farm of 80 acres, the two estates occupying all his time. For some time past he has made a specialty of raising tobacco. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church, known as the "stone church," and in politics is an independent Republican. Mr. Odegaarden was married July 17, 1911, to Bertha Odegaarden, who was bom in Norway, daughter of Bert and Anna (Halverson) Odegaarden. Neither of her parents ever came to this country, the father dying in Norway, where the mother is now living. Mr. and Mrs. Odegaarden are the parents of three children, Tollef , Burns and Helmer, all living at home.

Lars P, Gausiady a well known resident of Yucatan township, where he has resided for 22 years, was born in Droughtheim, Norway, Oct. 5, 1847. As a young man of twenty years he emigrated to Fillmore county, Minnesota, where for a considerable time he worked for other people. In 1896 he came to Houston county and settled on a farm in section 17, Yucatan township, where he is now living retired, after a life of successful industry. Mr. Gaustad married Maria Rolph, who was born in Sweden, Nov. 16, 1844, and they were the parents of five children: Anna, wife of C. Johnson, who is a member of the Minneapolis police force ; Christina, widow of Frank Haggard and a resident of Rushf ord, Minn. ; Peter L., who is now operating the home farm; Sarah, wife of Alfred Anderson of Rushf ord; Ida, wife of Edwin Helgemo of Rushf ord ; and Carl, who is now deceased. Mr. Gaustad is a stockholder in the Norway Creamery at Bratsberg.

Peter L. Gaustad, a practical agriculturist now operating the old Gaustad farm in section 17, Yucatan township, was born in Norway township, Fillmore county, Minn., June 12, 1877, son of Lars P. and Maria (Rolph) Gaustad. He attended school in his native district and later accompanied his parents to Yucatan township, Houston county, where his subsequent life has been spent on the homestead which they took in 1896 in section 17, and which he is now operating as a general farmer. It contains 140 acres and he is also operating an additional tract of forty acres. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Rushford. His religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran church, he being a member of the congregation at Highland Prairie, while in politics he is a Republican.

John J. Lewis, who is operating a farm of 260 acres of valuable land in section 10, Yucatan township, was bom on the family homestead in this section and township, now belonging to his brother Targie, on May 10, 1887, son of John and Signe (Gidstead) Lewis. His education was acquired in the district school on Oak Ridge and under his father's direction he early became expert at general farm work. At the age of 16 he rented his father's land and resided on and operated the farm for a number of years thereafter. About 1911 he went to northern Minnesota, where he took a farm which he conducted for two years. At the end of that time he sold out and returning to Houston county settled on his present farm, which adjoins the old home. It is a well improved piece of property and he is carrying on general farming with good financial results, being also a stockholder in the Houston Creamery and the Rushford Elevator. In politics he is a Republican, while his religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Halvor J. Lee, who is successfully conducting a general stock farm of 320 acres in section 10, Yucatan township, was bom in Sheldon township, Houston county, Feb. 20, 1870, son of John O. and Margaret (Brakke) Lee. His parents soon after his birth moving to Yucatan township, it was here that he acquired his education, attending the Yucatan Valley stone schoolhouse. Until his marriage at the age of 27 years he remained at home assisting his parents^ but on assuming the responsibilities of domestic life, he moved to a farm belonging to his father in Yucatan township, which he operated for five years. Then going to Houston village he engaged in mercantile business with S. S. Vathing and was thus occupied for six years. On selling out his interest in the store he came to his present farm on Oak Ridge, where he has 320 acres of highly improved land, most of the improvements having been made by himself. His farm is one of the best in this part of the county, and he is raising a good grade of cattle, sheep and hogs, finding a ready market for his stock. He is also a shareholder in the Houston Creamery, the Farmers' Exchange Elevator and the Telephone Company. Like his father, he is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. He has served six or seven years as a member of the school board, and also as town supervisor and town clerk, in politics being a Republican. He and his wife have five children, all residing at home, namely: Julian O., Gynther M., Hilda A., Orvin L. and Morris G.

Andreas H. Wahl, who is wooing fortune successfully as a general stock farmer in section 20 north, Yucatan township, was born in Rhuken, Norway, Oct. 24, 1847, son of Hans Evenson and Arlet Larson Wahl. He was his parents' only child, and never knew his mother, as she died when he was a week old. He attended school in Norway, and resided with nis father until he was 20 years of age, after which he began working out, being employed for some time in a sawmill. Later he went to Christiania, the capital of Norway, where for two and a half years he worked for a crockery dealer. In 1877 he married Gunhild Targarson, who was born in Telemarken, Norway, daughter of Targe Olsson and Ragneild Johnson. Her mother died in Norway, and her father later coming to America, met an accidental death, being killed by a train at Rushford, Fillmore county.

John J. Lewis

Minn. In 1881, Mr. Wahl came with his wife and family to the United States, locating at once in Houston county, Minnesota. For three or four years after arriving here he worked out for different farmers, and then engaged in agricultural work for himself, renting land for three or four yeas in Yucatan township. Having by the end of that time accumulated a little money, he bought the land which constitutes his present farm, but which at the time was destitute of improvements. Since then he has had a manful task to perform, but has done it well, and is now the owner of a well improved place of 270 acres, with good buildings, where he is profitably engaged in stock breeding. . He also owns shares in the Rushford Creamery and the Farmers' Telephone Company. A Republican in politics, he has served four years on the school board. In religion he is a Lutheran and a member of the church of that denomination. He and his wife have been the parents of four children : Hans, who was a farmer in Canada, but who died, leaving a widow and four children ; and Theodore, Gena and Oscar, who are residing at home with their parents.

Severin Erickson, a general farmer of Yucatan township, residing in section 22, was born in this township, No. 28, 1875, son of George and Inga (Paulson) Erickson. The early years of his boyhood were spent on his parents' farm, his education being acquired in the district school. At the age of twelve he began working out for other farmers and from that time on was practically self-supporting. Until his marriage in 1899 he continued to work out, except for one year during which he operated a rented farm. On assuming the responsibilities of domestic life he rented a farm in Yucatan township, and from that time up to 1907 operated rented land. In the year last mentioned he bought a farm in this township on which he resided until the spring of 1917, when in company with his father-in-law he purchased the farm which he is now operating, and which has an area of 377V^ acres^ being provided with adequate buildings. He carries on general farming, raising stock and grain for the market and is receiving good prices for his products. A Republican in politics, he has served as town supervisor and also as clerk on the school board of his district. In religion he is a Lutheran and a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Houston. Mr. Erickson was married July 27, 1899, to Sophia Sennes, daughter of Kunte O. and Rachel (Butten) Sennes. He and his wife have two children, Melvin K., born Sept. 27, 1899, and Reuben E., bom May 17, 1902, both residing at home.

Carl J. Anderson, wlio spent a number of years in agricultural improvements in Houston and Yucatan townships, chiefly in thl6 latter, but who is now deceased, was born in Kalian, Sweden, in 1833. There he grew to manhood and married Bertha Stena Johnson, who was seven years younger than himself. In the spring of 1880 he emigrated with his family to America, landing in New York on May 11, and coming west to Houston county, Minnesota. Here he worked out for a year and then engaged in farming in Looney Valley, Houston township, remaining there two years. AtJj^^^j^^S^^^^ lie removed to Oak Ridge, Yucatan township, where ll^HHHMMHH until Ms death on Oct. 20, 1913. His wife

Anderson was born in Houston county, March 12, 1887, was educated in the district schools, and was reared to farm pursuits by his father. He is a substantial man of the community, and has been successful in his farming operations.

Emil J. Anderson, a respected citizen of Yucatan township, engaged in farming in section 1, and also in kindred pursuits elsewhere, was bom in Hallan, Sweden, Dec. 24, 1873, son of Carl J. and Bertha Stena (Johnson) Anderson. He was the eldest in a family of seven children, and was in his seventh year when he accompanied his parents to the United States and to Houston county, Minnesota. Residing first in Houston township and afterwards in Yucatan township, he attended the district school, and when a lad of 16 began working at intervals for others. In 1892 he went to Dakota, where he worked out on farms, and continued in that occupation after returning home until taking up his residence on his present farm in section 1, Yucatan township, which now contains 110 acres, he having sold another tract of the same size. He also operates a farm of 153 acres in North Dakota, and is giving his time to farming and threshing. In addition to his real estate holdings near Minot, in Burk county, N. D., he operates a threshing outfit in Steele county, that state, and has been thus engaged for a number of years, making the trip each year. An energetic and enterprising man, he is making good progress along business lines and steadily increasing in prosperity. He is a member of Mayflower Lodge, No. 94, A. F. & A. M., at Findlay, N. D. In politics he is a Republican with independent proclivities, voting for the man rather than for the party.

George Walters, who was formerly connected with the milling business at Hokah, Houston county, was bom and grew to manhood in Germany, where he was married. Soon after the latter event he came with his wife Katherine to the United States, settling first in Pennsylvania, where he worked at his trade of miller. Subsequently he removed to Wisconsin and from that state came to Hokah, Houston county, Minn., where he was employed in the mill for a number of years, dying there in 1904. His first wife, Katherine, died about 1868, leaving five children, and he subsequently contracted a second marriage, of which six children were born.

Louis G. Walters, who has developed a good farm of 200 acres in Yucatan township, lying mostly in section 21, was bom near Bad Axe, Wis., Aug. 4, 1866, son of George and Katherine Walters. He was quite young when he accompanied his father to Hokah, Houston county, where he attended school. Of his mother he has no recollection, as she died when he was two years old, and he was reared chiefly by his stepmother, his father having contracted a second marriage. At the early age of nine years he had to contribute to his own support and from that time on worked out for others until he married. After that important change in his life he rented land in Money Creek township, and was engaged in farming there for four years. He then moved to Houston township, operated one farm there for four years and another for three years, and at the end of the latter period came to his present farm, which was then unimproved. He has since erected good buildings and fences and turned it into a valuable estate, on which he conducted general farming on a profitable basis. He belongs to the camp of Yeomen at Yucatan and is a member of the Lutheran church. His political principles are those of the Republican party. He still owns his farm, but in February, 1919, he moved to Houston village where he has erected a modern stucco residence, where he is practically retired. His son-in-law, William Paulson, is now operating the farm. Mr. Walters was married March 11, 1897, to Dora Tennison, who was born July 9, 1879, daughter of Tennes and Odena (Aemolia) Tennison. He and his wife are the parents of five children : Mabel, wife of William Paulson, who conducts the home farm in Yucatan township ; Vema, who married Gilbert Brevig, a fanner in Yucatan township, and Lavidai Daphne and George, who are living on the home farm.

Bird E. Lilly, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Houston, who, though now retired, is the owner of a valuable stock farm of 240 acres in Houston township, was born in Kent county, Mich., July 20, 1858, son of David and Harriet (Turrel) Lilly. His parents were natives of Ohio, the father in early life being engaged in the lumber business and later in farming. After the breaking out of the Civil War, David Lilly enlisted in a Michigan regiment of volunteer infantry and was killed at the battle of South Mountain in 1862. His wife survived him many years, dying at the age of 58 in 1899. Bird E. Lilly was educated in the graded school at Dover, Ohio. He resided with an uncle in that state until 16 years old, when he began industrial life. Subsequently coming to La Crescent, Minn., in 1877, he bought a farm in this vicinity, beginning farming operation. In 1888 he moved to Houston township, where he bought the farm he now owns, containing 240 acres of valuable land, well improved, and provided with substantial buildings and a complete equipment for stock and general farming. After operating the place successfully until 1911, Mr. Lilly then retired, placing tenants in charge of the farm, and taking up his residence in the city of Houston, where he is enjoying the rewards of his former industry. He is a shareholder in the Farmers' Telephone Company, the Fanners' Elevator, and the Houston State Bank. In politics a Republican, he served formerly as a member of the Houston town board, and also on the school board of his district. His fraternal affiliations are with the Mystic Circle Lodge, No. 78, A. F. and A. M. Mr. Lilly married Ella Augusta Frey, bom in Mound Praire township, this county, April 7, 1865, daughter of John and Augusta (Zeuskee) Frey, respected farmers. The father, a veteran of a Minnesota regiment in the Civil War, and a most substantial citizen, died Nov. 7, 1900, while the mother is now living in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Lilly have three children : Elma E., born April 16, 1888; Marietta, bom May 11, 1895, a teacher; and David, bom Aug. 20, 1902.

Ole Evenson, who in former years took an active part in the agricultural development of Houston and Yucatan townships, but who has long since passed away, was bom in Telemarken, Norway, in 1836. There he grew to manhood and married Berget Targerson, who was born in February, 1838. Emigrating to the United States, they arrived in Houston county, Minnesota, in 1866, and first settled on a farm near Houston, later removing to section 32 north, Yucatan township, where Mr. Evenson established the farm that is now owned by Torger Torgerson. On this place he spent the remainder of his life, dying in 1883. His widow, who still survives him, is now residing with her son, Christopher, in this township. They are the parents of eleven children, of whom there are now living: Christopher, Christian, Theodore, and Tilda, the last named of whom is the wife of Christ Ekre.

Christopher O. Evenson, a well to do farmer engaged in oi)erating a farm of 82 acres in section 29 north, Yucatan township, was bom in Houston township September 19, 1870, son of Ole and Berget (Targerson) Evenson. In his boyhood he attended school on Oak Ridge and also the Chisom and Ferndell schools. His industrial experience began at the early age of eleven years when he already worked out for other farmers besides at times assisting on the home farm. Later he worked out more regularly and continued to be thus occupied until 1890, when he returned home and took charge of his present farm, which he has since operated, his mother, now past 81 years of age, residing with him. He has some valuable land, which he is operating successfully as a general farmer, being also a shareholder in the Rushford Creamery. In politics he is a Republican with independent proclivities, while his religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Sever Knutson, proprietor of a poultry farm in section 33, Houston township, was born near Cambridge, Dane county. Wis., Sept. 9, 1869, son of Soren and Isabella (Klave) Knutson. The parents were natives of Norway, the father bom in Telemarken in 1831, and the mother in Voss, June 24, 1842. They were married in Wisconsin, where Soren Knutson worked as a farmer, also being employed for some time in a wagon factory at Stoughton. He died May 6, 1876, and his widow subsequently became the wife of Arne Ameson, whom she survives, being now a resident of Houston. She had three children by her first and four by her second marriage. Sever Knutson, her first bom by her first marriage, was educated in a district school in Hancock county, Iowa, and after leaving home at the age of 14 years he worked for farmers in that county until he was 18. Then coming to Houston county, he was engaged here in railroad work for five years, at the end of which time he bought his present farm, consisting of 40 acres in the Houston school district, where he is engaged chiefly in raising poultry. He also operates other land. He has fully improved his farm, which is provided with good modem buildings and equipment. His house is new with modem comforts, and is well located as to picturesque scenery and pleasant surroundings, as well as in regard to more utilitarian purposes. Mr. Knutson is a member of the Lutheran church and in politics is a Republican. On No. 23, 1892, Mr. Knutson was united in marriage with Julia Ovalson, who was born in Telemarken, Norway, Sept. 11, 1866, daughter of Oval and Haggle (Targersdater) Hageland, and who was brought to this country by her parents when six years old, the family settling immediately in Houston county, Minn., on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch, where he subsequently died, being an elderly man at the time he arrived here. His wife survived him, passing away in February, 1893. Mrs. Knutson was

Mr. And Mrs. Sever Knutson And Residence

Christopher Jacobson, who formerly carried on agricultural operations in Root River Valley and elsewhere in Houston township, was bom in Nonstadt, Norway, in January, 1844. In 1867, at the age of about 23 years, he emigrated to America, coming directly to Rushford, Fillmore county, Minn., where he worked on farms and also on the railroad for a number of years. Then going to North Dakota, he was engaged there in farming until 1884, when he returned to Minnesota and took a farm in Root River VaDey, Houston township. A few years later he removed to the farm in section 6, Yucatan township, that is now operated by his family. Here he resided until his death, June 25, 1917. His wife is still living and resides on the homestead. They were the parents of three children : Martin A., now a farmer in Palouse, Wash. ; John Alexander and Carl Melvin, who are residing on the homestead.

John Alexander Jacobson, farming on a general stock farm of 80 acres in section 6, Yucatan township, was born in Barnes county, N. D., May 28, 1883, son of Christopher and Kam (Goarder) Jacobson. His education was acquired in the school of his district in Yucatan township, and from an early age he made himself useful on his parents' farm, the management of which came into his hands when he was but 15 years old. He has since operated it with profitable results, and is also a stockholder in the Rushford Creamery and the Farmers' Telephone Company. His religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran church at Rushford, and in politics he is a Republican. Mr. Jacobson was married Jan 16, 1918, to Hilda Stensing, who was born in Rushford, Fillmore county, Minn., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stensing. Both her parents were born in Norway, the father in January 1852, and the mother August 14, 1854. Mr. Stensing, who was a tailor by trade, came to the United States when a young man, locating in Winona, Minn. He later removed to Rushford, then returned for a time to Winona, but finally took up his residence in Rushford, where he conducted a tailor's business for nearly forty years. For some time he was a member of the Rushford city council, but declined other office. His death took place in Rushford March 7,. 1916. He and his wife had ten children, of whom their daughter Hilda (Mrs. Jacobson) was the second in order of birth. She attended school in Rushford and subsequently became a trained nurse, practicing there and in North Dakota until her marriage. They have one child, John Clifford, born June 4, 1919. Carl M. Jacobson, who is associated with his brother, John A., in operating the home farm, w^as born in Fillmore county, Nov. 23, 1889, received his education in the districts schools, and has devoted his life to farm work.

Ole Mikelson, who contributed to the development of Houston county by the establishment of a farm in section 1 south, Houston township, was bom in Telemarken, Norway, Jan 31, 1833. He grew to manhood in his native land and there married Droches Christenson of that district of Norway, who was a few years younger than himself. Emigrating to the United States, they arrived in Houston county, Minnesota, at a very early date and for two years resided in Sheldon township, Mr. Wikelson working for others. Then securing land in Houston township, he established the farm above mentioned, on which he died Nov. 4, 1914. His wife died many years before him, in July, 1890. They were the parents of seven children : Mary, wife of Ed Clark of Aaslyn, Wis. ; Michael, who is residing on the old home farm ; Carrie, wife of Alfred Nelson, a farmer living near Houston ; Anna, wife of John Vetch, a farmer on Union Ridge, Mound Prairie township ; Christine, who resides at Madison, Wis. ; Gertrude, who is living on the old homestead ; and Christ, also living on the old homestead, of which he is now the proprietor.

Christ Mikelson, who is profitably engaged in operating a good farm of 117 acres in section 1 south, Houston township, which is the homestead established by his father, was born on this farm, Oct. 10, 1884, son of Die and Droches (Christenson) Mikelson. His education was acquired in the district school and he was trained to agricultural pursuits under the mentorship of his father. At the age of 21 years he took charge of the home farm and worked on shares for some eight or nine years, at the end of which time he bought out the interests of the other heirs and it became his property. It is well improved and he is carrying on general farming with satisfactory results, being numbered among the prosperous men of his township. He is a member of the Lutheran church and in politics is independent.

John August Johnson, a former resident of Houston township, who contributed to its agricultural development, was born in Sweden, Oct. 9, 1841. In 1869, at the age of twenty-eight, he came from his native land directly to Houston county, buying land in Houston township, where he engaged in farming. His active career lasted until his death April 24, 1885, or a period of 16 years. He was married in this county to Anna Noeling, who was born in Sweden, Aug. 29, 1850, and who died in Houston county Dec. 13, 1880. They were the parents of three children, Carl Alfred born Nov. 21, 1875, is now a prominent farmer in Houston township. Hannah Josephine, born May 21, 1873, is now Mrs. G. A. Barbisch of La Crescent, Minn. John Edward Johnson was born Jan. 24, 1878.

Carl Alfred Johnson, a prosperous stock farmer, operating a good farm of 240 acres in section 27, Houston township, was born in this township, Nov. 21, 1875, son of John August and Anna (Noeling) Johnson. He was educated in the district school and began industrial life at an early age on his parents' farm. When twelve years old he went to work for Mr. Lilly on the latter's farm and was in his employ for 15 years. He then was employed at the State Agricultural School for one year, and at the end of that time rented the N. H. Forsyth farm for five years, and then came to the Lilly farm of 240 acres which he is now operating on his own account. He makes a specialty of raising Hereford cattle and Poland-China hogs, and has been very successful both as a stock and general farmer. He also owns a farm in this valley which he is leasing to others. The Farmers' Co-operative Elevator Company and the Farmers' Telephone Company number him among their shareholders. A Republican in politics, he has taken a more or less active part in the affairs of local government, being at present a supervisor of Houston township and clerk of the school board of his district. Mr. Johnson was married Aug. 26, 1914, to Elenor Regina Senn, who was born in Mound Prairie township, Houston county, June 11, 1892, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schild) Senn. She was the fourth bom in a family of eight children, and was educated in this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson two children have been born: Alton N., June 14, 1915; and Lloyd A., Oct. 15, 1917.

Richard Chapel, a prosperous stock farmer in section 19, Sheldon township, having a farm of 260 acres, was born in Money Creek towriship, Houston county, Sept. 23, 1866, son of Harvey and Julia (Wydhoff ) Chapel a memoire of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Richard Chapel was reared on his parents' farm and attended the school of his district in Money Creek township. He resided at home until the age of 21, working for the most part on the home farm, though at times being employed by other farmers. Upon attaining his majority he engaged in business as a blacksmith at Houston, conducting a shop there for about five years. At the end of that time he moved to the vicinity of Sparta, in Monroe county. Wis., where he resided for twelve years. Then returning to Money Creek township, he operated the old home farm for a year, subsequently purchasing his parent farm in section 19, Sheldon township. The property is well improved and Mr. Chapel is profitably engaged in stock raising, giving special attention to the breeding of Durham cattle and Poland-China swine. In politics an independent Democrat, he has served at times in local office, including three years as town treasurer while residing in Wisconsin. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Chapel was married Jan. 1, 1897, to Ellen Hanson, who was born in Sheldon township, this county, daughter of Hans and Anna (Halcimer) Levi. He and his wife have two children: Clifford and Harriet, both residing at home. Clifford is a member of the Masonic lodge and Modern Woodmen camp at Caledonia. The parents of IVfrs. Chapel, who were both born in Telemarken, Norway, were early settlers in Houston county, taking a homestead which they improved. The father died in September, 1898, and the mother now lives at Whalen, Fillmore county.

Nels Nelson, the owner of a farm part of which lies within the corporation limits of Houston, and who is also a rural mail carrier, on Route No. 2, was born in Warberg, Sweden, July 31, 1863, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Martin Swenson. The mother's name before her marriage was Wilhelmina Emanuelson. Neither of the parents ever came to America. The mother died in 1874, when her son Nels was a boy of eleven years. The father died in 1904. Young Nels attended public school in Sweden, being confirmed in the Lutheran church at the age of fourteen. When sixteen years old he came to Minnesota, locating in Houston county, where he attended school for some time. In his native land he had had about eighteen months' industrial experience, and in Houston county he found agricultural and other work, his residence for the most part being in Houston village. Later he secured employment in the flour mill here, and worked in it for eleven years. For a few years after that he was engaged in farming, but about nine years ago he went on the mail route, and has remained as carrier ever since in connection with the Houston post office. When not employed in distributing the mails he is engaged in cultivating 57 acres of land, 15 acres of which lie within the city limits. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and to the Yeomen, in the former lodge holding the office of worthy advisor. Mr. Nelson was married Nov. 25, 1888, to Julia Erickson, who was born in the house in Houston in which she and her husband now live, daughter of Peter and Bertha (Overn) Erickson. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have three children: Pauline Natalia, born April 25, 1891; Roscoe W., born May 7, 1895, and Vivian Janice Margaret, born Jan 6, 1901. Pauline, who was graduated from the Houston High School, foi some years prior to her marriage followed the occupation of a teacher. She is now the wife of Carl C. Hvambsal, and resides at Minot, N. D., hei husband being head buyer for the Piper-Howe Lumber Company of th^l place. Roscoe W., who was graduated from the Houston High School and also from the Winona Business College, is now on the home farm with hh parents. Vivian Janice Margaret was graduated from the Houston Hifirh School and is now a student in the normal department of the same school She is residing at home.

Peter Erickson, a Houston county pioneer and for a number of years up to the time of his death a highly respected resident of Houston village, was born in Norway, and came to this country when a young man. He firsl settled in La Crosse, Wis., where he worked a few years for a Mr. Cameron. At that time he could have had lots in what is now the heart of La Crosse city for his pay, but declined the offer, preferring to receive the cash. He came to Houston County before the original village of Houston (known as the Old Town) was founded, and established a saw-mill on the banks ol Root River. There were then no railroads and all merchandise and supplies had to be hauled by ox teams from La Crosse. After a few years Mr, Erickson built a blacksmith's shop in the Old Town, which he conducted until the outbreak of the Civil War. Animated by the true American spirit, he then joined the Union army as a member of the 19th Wisconsin Volunteers, and served till the close of the war, quitting the service with the rank of sergeant. Though never wounded, the hardships he endured sapped his vitality, and he never fully recovered his health, being unfit for manual labor. He continued to reside in Houston until his death in 1896 He served a number of times as a member of the town board, and in other local offices, showing public spirit in all things concerning the welfare and progress of the community. Mr. Erickson married Bertha Overn, also a native of Norway, who died in 1910.

Phillip Charles Happel, who owns and operates an excellent farm oi 120 acres in section 14, Houston township, was bom in Mound Prairie township, this county, Sept. 11, 1886, son of William and Elizabeth (Fitting) Happel. Of his parents' five children he was the second in order oi birth. His education was acquired in the district school, and he remained at home until 1901, when he began working out, though for three or four winters he still resided at home. For two years he hauled cream for the Houston creamery, and then engaged in farming on his own account. After a residence of five years on the first farm he took, he purchased his present place of 120 acres, with adequate buildings, which he is operating as a general stock farm, making a specialty of breeding Hereford cattle.

Louis Wohlers

On March 11, 1919, his residence was burned, and he replaced it with his present home, well arranged and equipped throughout with all modern comforts. His standing as a farmer and as a citizen is shown by the fact that in the spring of 1919 he was elected a member of the board of supervisors of Houston county. Mr. Happel is a shareholder in the Houston Creamery Company, of which he is one of the directors; and in the Farmers' Elevator Company, the Co-operative Store, the Farmers' Telephone Company, of which he is president, and a member of the board of supervisors of Houston township. In politics he is independent and is now serving as director of the school board. His. fraternal society affiliations are with the Modern Woodmen of America.

Mr. Happel was married, Dec. 6, 1906, to Tilda Johnson, who was born in Sheldon township, this county, daughter of John Benjamin and Janet (Skrey) Johnson. Her parents, who were born in Norway, are now residing west of Houston. The family circle of Mr. and Mrs. Happel has been enlarged by the birth of five children, one of whom, however, the youngest, died in infancy. The survivors are Lavera Jeanette, Helen, Norma Phyllis, and Beverly.

Ole K. Gordon, who as a general farmer is operating 149 acres in section 32, Houston township, was born in Numdahl, Norway, July 29, 1866, son of Knud Peterson and his wife Veil, whose family name was Olsdater. His parents were farming people who spent their lives in their native land. The second born of their three children, he attended school in Numdahl, and at the age of ten years began working on farms during the summer, continuing at school in the winter. On attaining his majority in 1887 he left his native land for the United States, and landing at New York, came directly from that city to Houston county, Minnesota. Here until his marriage he was engaged in miscellaneous occupations, including railroad work and lumbering. On beginning domestic life he worked a farm for his wife's father for one year, and then moving to Houston, was employed in the mill until it burned down. He then worked at bridge carpentering one year, at the end of which time he came to his present farm, which consists of 149 acres of valuable land adjoining the corporation of Houston. Here he is making good progress as a general farmer, finding a ready sale at good prices for his crops and stock, and operating his farm on a paying basis. He is a member of the Lutheran church and of the order of Beavers, and in politics is a Democrat with independent proclivities.

December 17, 1895, Mr. Gordon was married to Pauline Johnson, who was born in Houston Township, this county, Aug. 31, 1877, daughter of Andrew and Anna Johnson. Her parents were natives of Sweden, the father being one of the first settlers in Looney Valley, this county. Both he and his wife are now deceased. Their daughter, Pauline (Mrs. Gordon), who was the youngest of their three children, was educated in Houston township. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have one child, Aldis Kermitt, Oct. 4, 1909, who is attending school.

independent land owner, was born at Brownsville, Houston county, Minnesota, March 27, 1879, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wohlers. The parents were born in Germany but were married in La Crosse county, Wisconsin, subsequently becoming farmers in Brownsville, where Henry Wohlers held office on the school board and in other capacities. He is now retired, the farm being operated by his son, George. He and his wife have been the parents of ten children. Louis F., who was one of the younger members of the family, attended school in Brownsville. At ten years of age he began working for others and has earned his own living ever since. His life has been devoted to agriculture, and in the spring of 1913 he began farming for himself. He has 160 acres of valuable land in Carson county. South Dakota, but at present is operating what is known as the Wohlers farm, which previously belonged to his brother John, who was killed by a train while en route to Chicago. He carries on general farming with profitable results, having a practical knowledge of all parts of the business. His political principles are those of the Republican party, but so far his activities in the direction of politics have been confined to casting his vote. As a prosperous and enterprising citizen of Houston township, he is well known and his reputation stands high.

Jacob Ray Vanderpan, who is engaged in general agriculture on a 400-acre farm in Houston township, was born in Eau Claire county, Wisconsin, May 19, 1881, son of Isaac and Sybil (Hoffma) Vanderpan. The parents were natives of Holland, from which country the father emigrated to Wisconsin when 17 years of age. Previous to his marriage, in Wisconsin, he worked out, and then engaged in farming. He and his wife are now living retired at New Amsterdam, La Crosse county, where he has held various town offices. Jacob Ray was the second born of their four children. After attending school at New Amsterdam, he became a pupil at Gale College, Galesville, Wis., where he completed his literary education. Until he attained his majority he resided with his parents. After that he worked out a few years and then engaged in farming. In 1907 he took his present farm, which he is operating in a general way, raising both grain and stock, and has made his mark as a successful farmer. He is aflftliated politically with the Republican party. Mr. Vanderpan was married Nov. 23, 1905, to Cynthia Sanderson, who was born on this farm, daughter of John and Jane (Benson) Sanderson, and who was educated in the district school here and at Houston. He and his wife have two children. Laurel Sanders and Carrol Ames. John Sanderson, father of Mrs. Vanderpan, was born in Norway, and his wife, Jane Benson, in Sweden. He was an early settler in Houston county, and for a number of years owned and operated the farm on which his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vanderpan, now live. He and his wife are now retired and reside in Houston.

William Bailey, one of the pioneer settlers in Mound Prairie township, was born in Cambridgeshire, England, in 1833. After emigrating as a young man to the United States, he located first in Illinois, where he married Mrs. Sophia Harvey, nee Borgeus, who, like himself, was a native of Cambridgeshire, England. In 1861 he came with his family to Houston county, Minnesota, settling in Mound Prairie township, where he took land which he began to improve. After being thus engaged for three years, he enlisted for service in the Civil War, as a private in a Minnesota regiment, and served for one year lacking 13 days, or until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. After his return home he resumed his interrupted farm work, and continued to reside on the homestead until his death in 1913. His wife had died about five years previously. They were the parents of two children : George W., now a farmer in section 1, Houston township, and Ida, who is the widow of William Hughes. By a previous marriage, however, Mrs. Bailey had four other children.

George W. Bailey, who is making a specialty of stock breeding on a farm of 160 acres in section 1, Houston township, was born at Richmond, lU., Dec. 22, 1857, son of William and Sophia (Harvey) Bailey. He was about three years old when his parents came to Houston county. His early education was obtained in the log schoolhouse and he later attended school for a while in Winona county. The early part of his life up to the age of 37 years was spent on the parental homestead, during which time he worked with his father in improving the place. He then moved to the farm on which he is now living, where he has since resided, and where he is making a success as a breeder of pure-bred Brown Swiss cattle and Poland-China swine, being also a stockholder in the Farmers Telephone Company. In politics he is independent.

Mr. Bailey was married Dec. 15, 1893, to Adelia Rouse, who was born in Winona county, Minnesota, Aug. 26, 1867, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rouse. Her parents were natives of an eastern State, but had removed to Winona county, Minnesota, at an early date and were there engaged in farming. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are the parents of one child, Irvin A., who was born April 19, 1896, and is now associated with his father in farming.

Edward Peterson, who has led an active career for a number of years both as a merchant and farmer, and who is now proprietor of a fine farm of 283 acres in section 25, Houston township, was born in Houston county, Minnesota, Dec. 31, 1871, son of Swan and Caroline (Swenson) Peterson. The parents were natives of Norway, the father coming to Houston county, Minnesota, when a young and single man. He was married here and became a land owner and followed agricultural pursuits until his retirement. He and his wife are now residing in Houston, he being 84 years of age and his wife about 74. Their son, Edward, was the fourth born in a family of eight children. He attended school in Houston, and afterwards the La Crosse Business University. He was brought up on the farm but at the age of 18 began to learn the cooper's trade, at which he continued for two years. He then went to work in the general store of Field & Briggs in Houston, entering their employ on Jan. 5, 1890, and continuing with them for nine years, after which he followed the same line of occupation until 1911, working partly for others, but operating a store in Houston for seven years. At the end of that time he came to his present farm of 283 acres, all valuable land, and, having added to the improvements, has now one of the best equipped farms in Houston township, on which he is raising both grain and stock with profitable results. He is also a shareholder in the Farmers Telephone Company. Politically he is an adherent of the Prohibition party, and religiously a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church. Mr. Peterson was married June 21, 1899, to Anna Swenson, who was born in Houston county, Minnesota, daughter of Swen and Sophia Swenson, she being the youngest of five children. Her parents, natives of Swenden, were early settlers in this county, the father being a shoemaker by trade. He died in Houston, where his wife is still living. Mrs. Anna Peterson died May 7, 1916.

Evan Olsen, who for twenty-five years formerly was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Yucatan township, and did valuable work in improving a farm, was a native of Telemarken, Norway, and came to Houston county, Minnesota, when 20 years of age. He was accompanied by his parents, then well along in years, for whom he cared until their death. For some time after coming here he worked out for others, and as he was strong and vigorous, and handy with the broad axe, he found plenty to do in the pioneer community, building log houses, constructing fences, and performing other useful service. After some years of this kind of work, he thought it time to establish a home of his own, and so secured a tract of land in Yucatan township, on which he resided for 25 years, developing it into a good farm. He then moved to Pleasant Hill township, Winona county. He is now living in Houston village at the age of 79 years. Mr. Olsen was married in Houston county to Tilda Kettelson, who died in August, 1917. They were the parents of nine children: Olaus E., Tilda, Edward (deceased), Clarence (deceased), Andrew (deceased), Tenius, Gina (deceased) and Edwin.

Olaus E. Olsen, who as a general farmer is successfully operating 263 acres of land in Root River valley, section 31, south, Houston township, was born in Yucatan township, this county, Jan. 12, 1880, son of Evan and Tilda (Kittelson) Olsen. He acquired the elements of knowledge in the school of his district and remained at home until reaching the age of 17 years, after which he began working out, turning over the greater part of his wages to his parents. After he was 21 he kept what he earned and continued to work out for three years more, at the end of which time he returned home and resumed work on the home farm as his father's assistant, which he continued to be for a number of years. He then rented his father's farm for four years, and at the end of that time bought the farm on which he now resides, a well improved piece of property of the most modern type, with full equipment of implements, tools and machinery. His buildings are sightly and commodious. The home is comfortable and well located. The new barn is 36 by 80 feet, with full basement, admirably fitted for its purpose in every way. The silo is a large structure, 12 by 36 feet, built of vitrified glazed tile. Thus admirably equipped, the farm is successfully conducted by its owner, and everywhere bespeaks his energy and thrift. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator at Houston and the Farmers Telephone Co., and is one of the leading representatives of the agricultural interests in Houston township. Mr. Olsen was married Nov. 13, 1909, to Mina Lee, who was born in Clay county, Minnesota, daughter of Andrew and

Jane (Juve) Lee. She was the ninth born in a family of ten children, and was educated in the local schools and also at the agricultural school at Fargo, N. D. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen have three children, Judith, Irwin and Luverne. Mrs. Olsen's parents were both natives of Telemarken, Norway, the father, Andrew Lee, comnig to the United States with his parents when nine years of age. He became a farmer in Houston county, later went to Clay county, where he resided for a while, but returned finally to Houston county. He and his wife are now living on a farm southeast of Houston.

Carl J. Halvorson, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits on the old Halvorson homestead of 120 acres in section 16, Houston township, was born on the farm on which he now lives, Sept. 2, 1875, son of John J. Egland and his wife, Tillie Carlson. The parents were born and married in Norway, and located on a farm in Sheldon township in 1870. A few years later they bought the farm on which their son Carl J. now lives, and on which the father died in 1885. In the family there were seven children: Mary, Halvor; Anna, first (deceased) ; Carl J., Anna, second (deceased) ; Tillie, and John. After the death of John J. Egland, his widow married Even Benson, now deceased, and to this union was born one son, Ed. E., now of Houston. Carl J. was early thrown on his own resources, and has educated himself by wide reading and observation. He began working out at the age of fourteen, and so continued until 1897, when he returned to the family homestead and took charge of it, since which time he has taken care of his mother, who resides with him. He has been successful as a farmer and has advanced gradually in prosperity until he is now well to do. His politics are those of the Republican party and he is a member of the Lutheran church.

Thomas Teimison, a prominent stock raiser of Houston township, whose well equipped farm of 200 acres is situated in section 21, was born in Eggersund, Norway, March 22, 1871, son of Tennes and Amalia (Tostenson) Tennison. The father dying in 1883, his widow came to this country five years later and subsequently married Gunder Halvorson. She became a second time widowed and is now residing in Paradise Valley, Houston township at the age of 73 years. Thomas Tennison first attended school in Norway and afterwards a district school in Houston township, this county, being a boy of 13 when he arrived in America. He began industrial life working on his parents' farm, and afterwards worked on farms for others. Still later he was engaged in agricultural work in North Dakota. On his return home he married and then rented land and farmed on his own account. He finally bought 80 acres of the farm on which he now lives, to which tract he has added from time to time, building up the place to its present area of 200 acres. He has made good improvements and has a complete equipment of everything necessary for modern stock farming. He is also a shareholder in the Money Creek Creamery, the Co-operative Elevator, and the Independent Harvester Company of Piano, 111., and is numbered among the enterprising and prosperous citizens of Houston Township. Religiously a Lutheran, he is a member of the "Stone Church" in this vicinity ; also of the order of Yeomen, and in politics is a Republican. Mr. Tennison was united in marriage, May 1, 1900, with Anna Thompson, who was born in Money Creek township, Houston county, daughter of Mathias and Nellie (Johnson) Thompson. She was the second born of their three children and was educated in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Tennison have three children, all residing at home, namely : Mae, Myrtle Fern and Arnold Thomas. Mrs. Tennison's father, who was a farmer, was born in Norway, and came to Houston county at an early date. He died when she was about two years old. Her mother is now living in Houston.

Marcus Leander Lee, who is engaged in general farming on the old Lee homestead of 220 acres in section 1, south, Houston township, was born on his present farm, Feb. 18, 1878, son of Thor T. and Bertha (Gunderson) Lee. He was one of the older members in a family of twelve children, and was educated in the district school in Crystal Valley, Houston township. Until the age of 19 years he acted as his father's assistant on the home farm, after which he operated it for one year on his own account. He then engaged in farming in Chippewa county, Wisconsin, and was there four years, at the end of which time he returned home and for seven years thereafter was engaged in farming in Crystal Valley. After that he farmed four years in Caledonia township, and then returned to the old homestead, where he has since resided. He is doing a good business as a general farmer and is numbered among the prosperous citizens of his township. In politics he is independent, while, religiously, he is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Mr. Lee was married March 23, 1898, to Helena Hegland, who was born in Mound Prairie township, daughter of Knud H. and Carrie (Sanden) Hegland, and who in girlhood had been a schoolmate of his. They have seven children, all residing at home, namely : Delbert, Curtis, Thorie, Burdette. Myrtle, Fern and Carol.

Knud H. Hegland, formerly a respected citizen of Mound Prairie township, where he spent many years in agricultural pursuits, was born in Telemarken, Norway, and was 19 years of age when he came to the United States, settling in Michigan. There he resided for a number of years, and was married to Carrie Sanden, also a native of Telemarken, Norway. Then coming to Houston county, Minnesota, he and his wife settled in Mound Prairie township and engaged in farming. He became one of the prominent men of the township, serving for a number of years on the town board and in school office. He died on his farm in May, 1914, being survived by his wife, who is now living in Houston.

Tennes A. Tennison, one of the prosperous agriculturists of Houston township, his farm of I68I/2 acres lying in section 5, south, Houston township, was born in Eggersund, Norway, Aug. 11, 1866, son of Tennes and Amalia (Tostenson) Tennison, the parents being natives of the same locality. The father, born in 1833, died in 1883, and his widow coming to this country five years later, made her home with her son, Tennes, until she married Gunder Halvorson, whom she survives. She is now living in Paradise Valley, Houston township, at the age of 73 years, having been bom in 1846. Tennes A. Tennison, who was the eldest of his parents' seven children, attended school in his native land. When 14 years of age he began industrial life, and in 1884, at the age of 18, he came to the United States, locating in Houston, this county. He was at that time unable to speak English, but he found employment, working for others for a number of years, during which tin:e he saved what he could of his earnings. In 1900 he bought land and engaged in farming, and in the spring of 1908 he came to his present farm containing I68I/2 acres of good land, and provided with adequate buildings. Here he is raising both stock and grain with profitable results, and is numbered among the enterprising and successful men of his township. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church, and in politics is independent. On Aug. 25, 1892, Mr. Tennison married Elizabeth Nelson, who was born in Flekkefford, Norway, June 14, 1873, fourth of the six children of Emanuel Nelson, a shoemaker, and his wife, Martha Nelson, who brought her to America when she was a young child. Both parents died in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Tennison have two children : Gladys Madeline and Norman Emanuel. Gladys Madeline graduated from St. Olaf's College in 1917, and is now a teacher in the Houston High School. Norman Emanuel was born Dec. 22, 1899, and is residing at home.

John Halverscm, one of the early settlers of Sheldon township, was bom, like many of the successful farmers throughout fnis region, in Telemarken, Norway. His wife, whose maiden name was Tilda Garrison, was a native of the same place or district. Their early career as farmers in Houston county was in Sheldon township, but they later moved to Houston township, where John Halverson died in 1882. His wife is still living on the old homestead. They were the parents of six children.

Halvor J. Halvorson, an esteemed resident of Houston township, now engaged for the most part in carpenter work, but who spent many years in agriculture, was born in Sheldon township. May 18, 1873, son of John and Tilda (Garrison) Halverson. He was the second bom in a family of five children, and was educated in a Lutheran school in Looney Valley, his attendance at an English school being limited to three days. He began working out at the age of nine years and so continued in this county until he was twenty, at which time he went to South Dakota, where he worked one season on a farm. He then returned to Houston county and worked on a farm here for a year. After that he worked for Mr. Buell in Huston for eighteen months. Then going to Moorehead, Minn., he engaged in the carpenter's business, remaing there a year, and returning home for the winter. The next spring he went again to Moorehead and remained until Christmas. Again he spent the winter at home, but spent the next two threshing seasons at Moorehead. He then engaged in carpenter work and contracting at Houston, following that occupation until his marriage in 1905, when he took a farm in Money Greek township and was there two years, or until he moved to his present location in section 36 west, Houston township, where he owns a building lot of half an acre. He still follows carpenter work, occasionally engaging in other occupations, and attained to prosperous circumstances. He is a member of the Lutheran church known as the "Stone Church," and in politics is independent. Mr. Halvorson was married in March, 1905, to Tilda Jardshougen, who was bom in Yucatan township, daughter of Tolef and Hage (Midboe) Jardshaugen, she being the eldest of their five children. Her parents, natives of Norway, settled in Yucatan township at a very early date and are still residing there. Mr. and Mrs. Halvorson have three children, Tina, Hilda and Orvin, who are all

Knute T. Thompson, now deceased, cashier of Houston State Bank, treasurer of the Houston Co-Operative Creamery, prominent business man and leading citizen, was a commanding figure in Houston county life for many years. He was born in Norway, was brought to this country as a child, and was reared in Dodge county, Wisconsin. As a young man he found his way to this county, and for a while taught school in Badger Valley, making many friends and laying the foundations of his future success here. After teaching for a while he went back to Dodge county and clerked in a store. With this experience he returned to this county in 1883, and opened a store at Houston. This brought him in contact with the financial needs of the county, and after successfully conducting his store for many years he founded the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. In 1909 this bank was absorbed by the Houston State Bank and Mr. Thompson became cashier of the consolidated institution. During these years his popularity was constantly growing. He had the absolute confidence of the people. Citizens for miles around consulted him in regard to business and legal matters, and his judgment was invariably sound and good. He was probably advisor to more people than any other man in the county. Many people who thus consulted him made him the administrator of their estates. In the Norwegian Lutheran (Stone) church he was an active and untiring worker, and served the congregation for many years as a trustee. BSs business ability and personal friendships built up the Houston State Bank, and his presence on the official list of the Houston Co-Operative Creamer}' had much to do with its success. His death, at the Sanitorium in Onahtfka, Wis., April 12, 1919, was a distinct loss to the community, and so highly was he regarded that all business in the village was suspended duraMripB funeral. Mr. Thompson was married in 1884 to Tilda Nelson, andl^ union resulted in a son. Both wife and son died many years ago.

Carl Carlson, who was formerly engaged in agricultural operations in the township of Houston, but is now deceased, was bom in South Halland, Sweden, in 1846. He resided in his native land.until arriving at the age of thirty-six years and was there married to Anna Elengson, who was bom in South Halland in the same year as himself. In 1882 he emigrated with his family to Houston county, Minnesota, locating on a rented farm two miles from Houston, but for some time in order to accumulate funds he worked out for others. Later he bought land in Winona county, where he resided for a number of years, but subsequently returned to Houston county, and taking a farm here engaged in its cultivation. His death occurred on the farm, Aug. 4, 1910. He was an active and enterprising man, and was one of the founders of the Money Creek Creamery, in which he was a stockholder. His wife subsequently became a stockholder in the Houston Elevator. She survived him some seven years or more, dying in January, 1918. They were the parents of six children: Albert, Albin, Amanda, Jennie, John and Alfred.

Alfred Carlson, one of the leading farmers on Money Creek township, residing in section 2, was bom on a farm near Houston, this county, Nov,

16, 1888, son of Carl and Anna (Elengson) Carlson. His parents moving to Winona county when he was quite young, he attended school there, and also for one year in Money Creek township after their return to this county. Until attaining his majority he resided with his parents, and after that worked out for two years. After that for six years he farmed rented land in Money Creek township, and then bought his present farm of 145 acres, on which he is raising stock and grain with profitable results, finding a ready market for his products. He is also the owner of land in Winona county. He is a member of the Yeomen's lodge at Money Creek and is independent in politics. Mr. Carlson was married June 17, 1914, to Beulah Bradt, who was born at Almon, Minn., Aug. 8, 1891, daughter of John and Eva (Cain) Bradt. He and his wife have three children : Barbara Beth, bom July 13, 1915 ; Lucille Bemice, born March 27, 1917 ; and Curtis Charles, born Oct. 28, 1918. John Bradt and his wife were born in New York State, and in 1856 settled in Winona county, Minesota. For the first few days they farmed amid pioneer conditions and then engaged in the general mercantile business at Almon, Winona county. They are now living retired in the village of Money Creek.

Thor T. Lee, who for many years was one of the leading and representative farmers of Houston county, was born in Norway, April 26, 1846. He was four years old when he came to the United States with his parents, who settled first at Stoughton, Wis. From there, after a comparatively short interval, they removed to Houston county, Minnesota, becoming the first settlers in Crystal Valley, Houston township. There they took wild land, which they developed into a farm. On that farm young Thor was reared to manhood, acquiring his education in the vicinity. In the course of time he became the owner of the property, and continued in agricultural pursuits there until his retirement in 1912. He then took up his residence in Houston village, where he spent his remaining years, passing away April 18, 1918. During his active career he served for a number of years on the board of education. Mr- Lee was first married in 1870 to Bertha Gunderson, a native of Norway. She died in 1880, after having been the mother of five children : Ida, now Mrs. G. G. Senness ; Emma, deceased ; Julius, Marcus and Bertha. In 1881 Mr. Lee married for his second wife, Mrs. Tilda (Johnson) Kettleson. The children of this marriage were: Josephine, who married Ed. Senness, but is now deceased; John, of Ft. Ridgley; Galena, wife of Ed Runin, of Ft. Ridgley ; Emma, now Mrs. Paul Wheaton ; Aaron, of Crystal Valley ; and Rose and Alma, who are residing at home.

Phillip Krick, a progressive farmer of Union township, who is operating the old family homestead in section 32, of which he is now the owner, was bom in Houston county, Minnesota, June 19, 1876, son of Phillip and Augusta (Neujahr) Krick. Both parents were born in Germany, the father on Nov. 27, 1836. Phillip Krick, Sr., who was educated in his native land, was sixteen years old when he came to America, settling first in Canada, where for two years and a half he was engaged in farm work. Then in 1855 he removed to Houston county, being numbered among the pioneer settlers. He is still living on the old family homestead with his son, the subject of this sketch. His wife was born in 1846 and died July 13, 1897.

They had five chUdren : Walter, residing in North Dakota ; David, of Caledonia, Houston county; Edward, a resident of the State of Washington; Emma, wife of George Becket, and Phillip, Jr. The last mentioned attended the district school at intervals until nineteen years old, in the meanwhile assisting his father on the farm. He also went to school one winter in La Crosse. At the age of twenty-one he began farming for himself, renting his father's farm, which he operated under rental until 1916, when he purchased it. For a number of years he has been engaged in making improvements, chiefly with respect to the buildings, which are now in good condition. Though he does mixed farming, he gives his main attention to stock raising and dairying, his cattle being of the Shorthorn breed. He also owns a threshing outfit and has engaged in threshing every fall for the last fifteen years. Among his other business interests are those of a shareholder in the co-operative elevator at Caledonia and in the telephone company. On April 5, 1904, Mr. Krick was united in marriage with Hulda Anderson, who was born in Norway, July 12, 1880, daughter of Ole and Lena (Olson) Anderson, and who came to Houston county, Minnesota, with her parents in 1892. The parents are now living on a farm in Mayville township. They have had four children : Hulda, now Mrs. Krick ; Axel, living on the home farm ; Canstance, who married Wallie Engwalson ; and Carl, who died when four years old. Mr. and Mrs. Krick have one child: Florence Augusta, who was born Jan. 11, 1907, and is now attending school.