McLeod County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 4 of 12)

John A. Lindenberg, one of Hutchinson's most progressive business men, president of the Square Clothing Company, and closely connected with other important local enterprises, was born on a farm near Faribault, Rice county, Minn., September 18, 1876, a son of John and Wilhelmina (Hohn) Lindenberg, The father, for many years a prosperous farmer of Rice county, is now residing there at the age of 8) years, his wife being 77. John A. Lindenberg, the direct subject of this article, acquired his education in the schools of Faribault. He began industrial life as a clerk in stores in that place. Subsequently he learned the moulder's trade, at which he worked for some four years. In 1900 he, with his brother, Gus C. Lindenberg, opened a clothing store in Faribault, under the firm name of Lindenberg Bros., and were thus associated to- gether for three years. At the end of that time the subject of this sketch sold out and became manager of the clothing department of a large clothing store in Moorehead, Minn., where he remained one year. In 1904, having secured some assistance, he opened a clothing store in Hutchinson, which he operated until the spring of 1913, when the present concern was organized, being incorporated in the spring of that year under the name of the Square Clothing Company, with a capital stock of $25,000. The incorporators were J. A. Lindenberg, Charles A, Borkenhagen, both of Hutchinson, and George S. Coffend, of Minneapolis, Mr. Lindenberg being president, Mr. Coffend, vice-president and Mr. Borkenhagen secretary and treasurer. Up to date this concern has had a very successful career, doing a large and steadily increasing business, Their large stock is carefully selected and well displayed and easily attracts prospective purchasers. They handle clothing, gents' furnishings and shoes, and everything pertaining to a first-class and up-to-date men's furnishing store. On Jan. 20, 1917, Mr, Lindenberg opened a branch store at Olivia, Minn., now know as Square Clothiers, Inc.; of this new corporation he is president; his brother, L, A., is manager. As a progressive citizen, Mr. Lindenberg is not merely concerned in bettering his ©wn personal condition but is active in everything calculated to improve the general condition of the community. He is a member of the Union Club, a stockholder in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Inc., of Hutchinson, and served in the council for some four years, rendering helpful service. In the fall of 1905 he was united in marriage with Anna Westrup, in Winsted, Minn., a daughter of John and Anna (Knoot) Westrup, who were pioneer farmers of Winsted township, McLeod county, but are both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lindenberg ave two children, Eileen and John.

; Merton §S, Goodnow, D. M. D., who is successfully engaged in the practice of dentistry in Hutchinson, Minn., was born in this city, July 4, 1870. His parents were Charles K, and Eunice ©. (Stearns) Goodnow and his grandparents on the paternal side Nathaniel and Abigail (Kent) Goodnow. The Srandfather, Nathaniel, was a tanner and currier in St. Lawrence county, N. Y,, who died in 1888 at the age of 78 years. His wife, Abigail, was accidently killed at the age of 55 years in 1867, Charles K. Goodnow was born in Ottawa, Canada, January 12,1839, He lived at home until he was 20 years old and then, from 1859 to 1866, was employed as clerk in a store in that Vicinity. In the year last mentioned he came to nhnesota, settling in Hutchinson in April, 1867. Forming a Partnership with L. L. Day, they conducted a general store together for three years, subsequent to which, and until 1891, he was associated with Warren J. Ives. From that time until 1907 Mr. Goodnow conducted a shoe store. He then sold out and went into the insurance business, opening his present office. He has done a paying business and for many years has been one of the best known and most respected citizens of Hutchinson, having taken an active and useful part in public affairs. He served eight years as city clerk and was on the board of education for ten years, He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he has passed all the chairs. A member also of the Congregational church, he has served it as deacon since 1870. Charles K. Goodnow was married, May 6, 1869, to Eunice C. Stearns, a daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Ralph P. Stearns, farming people of St, Lawrence county, N. Y. He and his wife have five children: Merton &., a dentist of Hutchinson; Virgil P., manager of the Stearns Lumber Yard, at Buffalo Lake, Minn.; Grace, wife of Dr. P. B. Shepard, of Hutchinson; Charles D., a bookkeeper who lives in Sheridan, Wyo., and Warren B.,, a traveling salesman residing at Winthrop, N. Y. Merton S. Goodnow was graduated from the Hutchinson high school in 1887 and from the Dental Department of the State University of Minnesota in 1897. In the same year he began the practice of his profession in Hutchinson, where he has since remained and is now doing a good business, being one of the leading men in his profession in Me- Leod county. He is a member of the State and National dental societies and of the Psi Upsilon and Delta Sigma Delta fraternities of the State University; also of the Masonie Order and Modern Woodmen of America. He is a stockholder in the Hutchinson Telephone Company. As a good citizen willing to shoulder public responsibility, he has served on the school board and on the public library board. Dr. Goodnow was married, September 7, 1897, to Carrie L. Day, a daughter of Abel and Louisa (Graham) Day. Her father, a retired carpenter, now 78 years old and a resident of Hutchinson, was one of the pioneers of Renville county. Her mother is still living at the age of 73. Dr. and Mrs. Goodnow have four children: Donald, Elizabeth, Margaret and Marion, all of whom are enjoying the advantages of a good education.

William T, Churchill, one of the best known residents of Me- Leod county, of which he was a pioneer, was born in East Bridgewater, Mass., December 18, 1838, son of William and Mary (Tribou) Churchill, The parents, both natives of Massachusetts, were farming people who came to McLeod county in 1856, locating on land in Glencoe township. In 1863 they removed to the village of Glencoe, where they subsequently lived retired. Both are now deceased. William T. Churchill was educated in the public schools of East Bridgewater, his native place, and was 17 years old when he accompanied his parents to McLeod county. In 1861, at the age of 23, he enlisted in Company B, Fourth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, in which he served until November, 1864, being honorably discharged at Fort Snelling. Although taking part in nearly all the battles and skirmishes in which his company was engaged, which were many, he was never wounded or captured. After his return home he rented a farm in Carver county for one year, and then, in 1866, took a homestead in Sibley county. A year later, however, he sold out his right, returned to McLeod county, and purchased a farm in Glencoe township. This farm he kept but a year and a half and then sold it, going to Yellow Medicine county, where he took up a tract. of land. About a year later he sold that land and returned to the village of Glencoe, where he engaged in painting. His next move was to Sibley county, where he took a tree Claim, on which he remained for a year and a half. Then selling out, he returned again to Glencoe, in which place he has Since made his home. For 16 years Mr. Churchill was janitor of the high school and for one year did police duty, but is now retired. He is a member of Robert L. McCook Post, No. 28, G. A. R., of Glencoe, which he has served ten years as adjJutant, still holding that office. Mr. Churchill was first married in February, 1865, to Margaret Ellsworth, who died in 1879, leaving no children. In February, 1880 he married for his Second wife, Ida Armstrong, of which union there have been Seven children: Margaret, who married W. E. Blackman, and died leaving two children, Edmund and Harold; "Ed," register of deeds of McLeod county, who has one child, Ruth; Roland, deceased ; Mabel, now Mrs. Jay Gould, of Glencoe, who has six children, George, Jay, Jr., Helen, Catherine, Anna and Vivian; Winfield, wife of B. 8. Smallwood, of Minot, North Dakota, Who has one child, Phylis; Cynthia, residing in Jordan, Mont., and Roland (second), who is deceased.

Horace J. Langfitt, dealer in agricultural and other implements in Hutchinson, of which city he is the present mayor, was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, February 15, 1860, son of John J. and Mary C. (Gadd) Langfitt, he is a great grandson, on the paternal side, of Wm. Langfitt, a scout in the Revolutionary war, who "meandered" a piece of land in Beaver county, Penn., berfecting title to the same in 1789, and which land is still in the family. Mr. Lanefitt's grandfather, James Langfitt, for Services in the war of 1812, received from the United States Sovernment a certain amount of "government script,"' which depreciated currency he exchanged for 120 acres of land in what is now Adair county, Iowa, this latter transaction taking Place in 1956, The land was afterwards owned by John J.

Langfitt, father of the subject of this sketch, and is still in the family, its present possessor being John N. Langfitt, our subject's brother, who now resides on it. John J. Langfitt was born in Pennsy!vania about 1824 and in 1855 removed to Iowa. Living in Scott county until the last ten years of his life, he was a resident of Greenfield, lowa, for ten years and died in 1900 at the age of 76. His wife Mary died in 1905 at the age of 62, Horace J. Langtitt, after the usual preliminary schooling was graduated from the Iowa State Agricultural College, at Ames, la., in November, 1886. He then farmed for four years on the land acquired from the government by his grandfather. Subsequently going to the state of Washington, he taught school there for ten years and was for two years county superintendent of the schools of Snohomish county. In 1899 and 1900 he was a member of the legislature from the same county. In the year last mentioned he came to Hutchinson, Minn., and established himself in the implement business, As an active citizen, interested in the welfare of the community in which he has cast his lot, he has taken a personal part-in public affairs, served on the council in 1913 and 1914 and was elected mayor in 1915, which position he still holds. Since 1912 he has also been a member of the Library Board. He is a member of the Masonic order and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Langfitt was married August 12, 1906, to Elsie Morris, of Hutchinson, who was born and reared in Necedah, Wis.

Charles J. Hartman, a well known druggist of Hutchinson, one of the prosperous business men of the town, was born in Acoma township, McLeod county, Minn,, April 12, 1874, a son of John and Hannah Hartman. The father, born in Germany in 1884, came to America in 1860 and served two years in the Civil war, enlisting in May, 1861, in the 26th New York Volunteer Infantry, He came to Hutchinson, Minn., September 1, 1864, and for the next ten years resided in Acoma township. From 1874 until his death in 1879 he was proprietor of the Hotel Hartman. His wife died at the early age of 28 years in 1882. They had five childven: Mattie, wife of L. A. Ritter, of Hutchinson; Otto S., a well known merchant in Hutchinson; Charles J., subject of this sketch; William H., cashier of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Inc., of this city, and Laura, wife of J. E. Hanvey, a traveling salesman of Hutchinson. Charles J. Hartman resided with his father's sister, Mrs. Frederika (William) Reugs, of Acoma township, from 1888 to 1890, During the next three years he worked on the farm and from 1893 until 1898 was employed in the drug store of Naegeli & Co. In June, 1898, he enlisted in Company G, 13th Minnesota Infantry and was engaged in services in the

Philippine Islands, including Manila, until October 3, 1899, when he was discharged. He was appointed hospital steward in September, 1899, having been acting steward the year before. During his military service he took part in the battle at Mariquina Valley. On his return home he worked in the drug store of E. P. J. Harmes until 1910, except for one year Spent at Redwood Falls, one year in Hector and one year in Stewart. January 20, 1910, Mr. Hartman bought the drug store of F. W. Congdon, of Hutchinson and has since conducted it as proprietor. He has built up a good business and is one of the leading druggists in this part of the county. The building in which he is located is a modern two-story brick, with hot water heating system. Since becoming proprietor he has put in new glass and a full basement, and he uses the first floor and basement for his business, keeping a full and up-to-date Stock of drugs and sundries. In 1916 Mr. Hartman erected a fine, new, 9-room residence for himself, located on Grove street, finished in stucco veneer, and thoroughly modern in its equipment, Mr. Hartman was married June 7, 1904, to Eliesa C. Jorgenson, a daughter of L. B. and Mary (Johnson) Jorgenson, her father being a retired hotel keeper, residing in Hutchinson. He and his wife have four children: Mary, Arthur, Margaret and Eliesa, Mr. Hartman is a member of the County Fair Association, also of the Episcopal church, of which he is secretary and treasurer. He is fraternally affiliated with the Masonic order.

Nels S. Nelsen, who for many years has conducted a successful business as jeweler and optician in Hutchinson, Minn., was born in Horsens, Denmark, August 22, 1878. His father, Jens Peter Nelson, died in Denmark in 1914 at the age of 71 years. His mother, whose maiden name was Cecelia M. Rasmussen, died Dec. 8, 1916, at the age of 72 years. Nels S, Nelsen learned the trade of jeweler under his father. In his nineteenth year he came to America, reaching Brownton, Mec- Leod county, Minn., March 28, 1892. His first eight months in the county were passed in working on a farm, after which he began business as a jeweler in Brownton. From that place he came to Hutchinson, April 1, 1900, and entered into business fre. He has built up a good trade and now has a fine store, handling jewelry, optical goods, cut glass, ete., and also does repairing, Mr, Nelsen is a member of the State Retail Jewelers Association, also one of the board of directors, and a member of the Minnesota State Optical Association. He was married June 8, 1897, to Catherine Nelsen of Lynn township, a daughter of Anton and Christina Nelsen. Her father, who came to America in 1881, died December, 1916, at the age of 47 years. Her mother died in 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Nelsen

Josiah S. Reese, proprietor of Hutchinson Ginseng Gardens, an important enterprise, in which he has been very successful, was born in West Virginia, November 9, 1845. His father, William Reese, was a native of Philadelphia, who came to Minnesota in 1857, settling in Carver county whence, in 1872, he removed to Iowa, Subsequently he spent some time in Florida, but, finally returning to Minnesota, died in 1907, at the age of 89 years, at the home of his son Josiah. He married Elizabeth Matthews, who died in 1871, at the age of 65. Josiah S. Reese, after accompanying his parents to Minnesota, resided in Carver county until 1871. Then, coming to McLeod county, he homesteaded land in section 32, Lynn township, and was there until 1896, engaged in agricultural operations. He then came to Hutchinson and bought seven acres of land on the western edge of the city. In 1898 he began the culture of ginseng and now devotes two acres to that purpose. This curious plant is closely related to the parsley family and formerly grew wild in many parts of this country. It it highly esteemed by the Chinese, who use it for a great variety of purposes, chiefly medicinal, believing that it not only cures almost all diseases, but prolongs life to old age and wards off evil spirits. It is in great demand by them and for many years the export trade from this country has been steady and continuous. Most of the ginseng raised in this country is exported to China, where it brings a good price. In the early days of its exportation the price paid was only 58 cents a pound for dry roots. At the present time the best wild root brings from $9.00 to $10.00 and the cultivated, from $2.00 to $7.00 a pound, this rise in price having been caused by the falling off in the supply, the wild plant having been nearly exterminated. The fact that it takes from five to seven years to raise a crop keeps many from frowing it, but those who have the patience to wait realize a good profit on their investment. Mr. Reese gained his first knowledge of ginseng when, as a boy of 12 years, he used to dig it in its wild state in the woods, and he has since increased his knowledge of the subject until he is now one of the leading authorities in the country on ginseng culture. He has written and published a pamphlet of 30 pages, giving complete instructions on ginseng culture, from the planting of the seed until the root is sold, This pamphlet he sells at $1.00, or gives it free to all his customers who order seeds or roots to a value of $15.00 or more. He has also written various articles for periodicals on the same subject. In 1907 he was one of the organizers of the Minnesota Ginseng Association and was its first president, holding that office three years. When a young man Mr, Reese served as a citizen soldier at Young America, during the Indian outbreak and until the summer of 1863. He was also employed as a scout, looking up wandering bands of Indians. As a good citizen, interested in local affairs, he served 16 years as chairman of the Lynn township board, was a justice of the peace and clerk of school district No. 67. Mr. Reese was married in 1871 to Jane Burton, of Carver county, Minn., who died May 20, 1914, at the age of 60 years, She was a daughter of George and Sarah (Chappel) Burton. Her father was a farmer in Carver county until 1907, subsequently removing to Hutchinson, where he died in Aug., 1913, at the advanced age of 84 years. Mrs. Reese's mother died in 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Reese have been the parents of eight children, of whom only three are now living: Clara, Wife of George Souder, of Hutchinson, who has five children, Gladys, Arlene, Emeline, Bertha and Myrtle; Nettie, wife of Jesse Reko, of Germania, Iowa, and Sadie, wife of Lewis Reko, of Oaks, North Dakota,

Ingwald S. Steensland, familiarly known as "Steen,'' who Was formerly a merchant in Hutchinson, but is now promoting Manufacturing and other industrial enterprises of the city, Was born in Saude, Iowa, May 5, 1880, a son of Knut and Mary Steensland. The father, who was born in Norway, came to America in 1856, with his parents, the family locating at Ossian, Iowa. In 1866 Knut Steensland moved to Chickasaw county, that state, where he was engaged in farming until 1914, after which he took up his residence in Colmar, Iowa, and is now living there retired from active affairs. The subject of is sketch was graduated from the Lutheran Academy of Albert Lea in 1898 and then began clerking in a clothing store in Cresco, Iowa. After working in that capacity for a year he

"came manager of the store and remained there four years longer. In 1904 he formed a corporation with J. A. Lindenberg, George S. Koffend and George Fisher, and opened a clothing Store in Hutchinson, Minn., under the style of Lindenberg & Steensland. This association lasted until 1918, in which year Mr. Steensland was obliged to sell out his interest in the store at a loss. Later he became connected with Smith's Oil Company, of Tampico, Mexico and Houston, Texas, which concern is now a success. In July, 1916, Mr. Steensland organized and promoted the Western Chemical Company, Ine., one of Hutchinson's latest and prospering manufacturing plants. © concern ig manufacturing a special line of eandy medican, aS perfected by Dr, Bernard Fantus, professor of pharmacology and therapeutics, University of Illinois College of Medcme. In addition to this line the Western Chemical Company manufactures a complete line of pharmaceuticals. They have five men on the sales force, who cover Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and South Dakota. My. Steensland's direct associates of the Western Chemical Company are A. G. Kraus, D, Albert Adams, Dr. 0. Schollp and Dr. A. L. Kusske. An active and up-to-date citizen, with a record for honest dealing, Mr. Steensland has made many friends among the business men of Hutchinson and McLeod county generally, He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. On June 21, 1909, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Sorenson, of Redfield, 8. D., a daughter of Samuel and Matilda Sorenson, farming people of that vicinity. Mr. Sorenson died in February, 1915, and his widow now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Steensland, in Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Steensland are the parents of two children: Clayton R., born November 25, 1910, and Kermit W., born April 4, 1915.

Christen Jensen, manager of the Empire Elevator at Hutchinson, Minn., and a prosperous farmer and dairyman, was born at, Skovgaarde, Denmark, November 20, 1870, a son of Rasmus and Carrie Jensen. The father, born March 14, 1828, in Denmark, died in his native land, January 16, 1902. His wife also died in Denmark. They had a family of six children, namely: Christiana, who atill lives in Denmark; Mattie; Nels, deceased ; Jens R., who resides in Hutchinson, Minn; Christen, the subject of this sketch, and Christine, who is the widow of Nels Sonnerup and lives in Hutchinson. Christen Jensen came to the United States in 1890 and located in Hutchinson, McLeod county, Minn. At first he worked on farms as a day laborer, being thus occupied for about nine years. Then for seven years he was in charge of the elevator at Renville, Minn., which position he held until 1905. In 1913 he became manager of the Empire elevator at Hutchinson. In 1906 Mr. Jensen bought a farm of 80 acres in Hassan Valley township, where he still lives. He has a well equipped dairy, milking on an average of from 12 to 15 cows, of Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey breeds, and sending his cream to the Farmers Co-operative Creamery at Hutchinson, In 1915 he built a modern, seven-room frame house. He has many good substantial out-buildings, including a barn 38 x 50 feet, and he expects to add a large silo next year. He also raises Chester-White hogs. In politics he is independent, while his religious affiliations are with the Danish Lutheran church. Mr. Jensen was married May 13, 1896, to Mary Anderson, who was born in Denmark, August 14, 1869. Her parents, Jens C. and Christiana (Jorgensen) Anderson, eame to America in 1884, and after spending two years in lowa, removed to Hassan Valley township in 1886, buying a farm there, which he sold to the subject of this sketch in 1905 and with whom he now lives. Mrs. Anderson died in 1912. Their children were Lizzie, who is now Mrs. Soren Harum, residing in Colorado; Andrew P., who resides in Lynn township, this county; Mary, wife of Mr. Jensen; Jens, who lives in Colorado; Rine, the wife of Olaf Thompson, of Hutchinson, and Sene, who is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen have four children, all living and residing at home, namely: Alfred S., born April 4, 1897; Oscar E., born December 9, 1899; Alvin R., born March 1, 1901, and Perey K.,, born April 20, 1906. They are all receiving a good home and school training and give promise of growing up into useful citizens.

Charles E. Kester, manager of the Minnesota Department of the Lake Superior Produce Co., was born in Reedsburg, Wis,, July 22, 1872, son of Charles and Julia (King) Kester. Charles Kester, Sr., is a retired farmer of Reedsburg, having lived in Sauk county, Wis., since 1860. He was lieutenant in his company of the Thirteenth Wisconsin Cavalry, and served four years, He is active in the A. F, & A. M. and is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the I. 0. O. F.. His wife died in 1890 at the age of 50 years. Charles E. Kester received his education in the schools of his locality and taught school near Lexington, Neb., where he remained two years. He read law m Reedsburg and served as city clerk for two years. He began work for the Elgin Creamery Co., in the spring of 1899 at Hustler, Wis. In 1900 he became traveling auditor for the came company out of Chicago. After two years he became Manager at St. Paul for the Sturges and Burns Manufacturing Co,, where he remained a year, He was assistant manager at

Same place for the Fargo Creamery Supply Co. for a year and a half and in 1905 became assistant manager at Hutchin- 80n for the Lake Superior Produce Co., becoming manager in 1907. The plant was rebuilt in 1908 at an expenditure of $50,- 000. It how contains a modern creamery and produce storage plant, using purchases from ten points in this vicinity and has ten creameries. It operates a milk flour plant, skim milk being made into flour with an output of 5,000 pounds per day. Mr. Kester is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and of the K, of P.

aving held all the chairs. Mr. Kester was married Oct. 25, 1899, to Mabel Peck, of Shakopee, Minn., daughter of H. J. and Ora M, (Brown) Peck. H. J. Peck was a veteran of the Civil war, having held the rank of major and served four years with the Vermont Sharpshooters. He died in 1913, in California, Mr. and Mrs. Kester have two children, Harold and Ora May,

. Gust Ziemer, a well known contractor and builder of Hutchinson, Minn., prominent among the busy and successful men of this town, was born in Pommern, Germany, March 31, 1865, a son of William and Bernadina (Kurth) Ziemer. William Ziemer, who was born in Germany, October 24, 1830, came to this country in the spring of 1882 and resided in Hutchinson with his children until his death. His wife, who was born in Germany in 1873, died May 29, 1909. Their children, five in number, were: Fred, a farmer in Meeker county, Minn.; Bertha, who married August Krueger, a farmer of Acoma township, and died in 1908; Gust, the subject of this sketch; Amelia, wife of Herman Hanke, a tailor of Hutchinson, who died in July, 1915, and William, who died at the age of 14 years, Gust Ziemer in his youth was employed two years in farm work subsequent to which he was unable to work for a year on account of poor health. He then learned the carpenter's trade under Leopold Pfeil of Hutchinson, remaining with him one year, and afterwards following his trade for a year at Lester Prairie. In 1888 he engaged in contract work for himself and has since continued in that line of business, having achieved a decided success. In 1892 he erected the German Lutheran church and he has built many farm houses and barns. The residences of O. A. Kohler and F, W. Reko were put up by him, also the Square Clothing store and the German Lutheran church in Lynn township. Mr. Ziemer was first married in the fall of 1886 to Augusta Jauger, who died without issue July 5, 1887. His second marriage, which took place July 26, 1888, united him with Caroline Barfknecht, of Lakeside, Renville county, who was born at Oshkosh, Wis., October 1, 1863, Her father, Christian Barfknecht, was a farmer of Renville county, born in Germany December 24, 1824, who died August 22, 1900, He came to America in 1863, residing 15 years in Wisconsin and then removing to Renville county, Minn. Mrs. Ziemer's mother, in maidenhood Caroline Modrow, was born August 17, 1822, and died May 15, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Ziemer have had three children: Meta, born May 28, 1890, who is the wife of Henry Lewerenz, a farmer of Meeker county; Minnie, born January 17, 1894, who is the wife of A. E. Bublitz, a blacksmith doing business in Hutchinson, and Lillian, born December 5, 1896, who resides at home with her parents.

A. G. Krans, a real estate dealer of Hutchinson, and president of the Western Chemical Co., was born in Wermland, Sweden, Oct. 11, 1876, son of Aaron and Annie Marie (Pierson) Krans. Aaron Krans, a native of Sweden, came to America in 1880 locating in Dassel, Minn., with his family and farmed there until 1905. Then he lived with his son, A. G., until his death in May, 1915 aged 79 years. His wife died in 1888 at the age of 44 years. A. G, Krans is the third of five children. He attended the common school of his neighborhood and graduated from the commercial department of the Gustavus

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Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn., in 1903. Then he clerked at St, Paul and Dassel, Minn., and was later employed by the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co., of St. Louis as traveling salesman. He remained there six years, his territory being southern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Then he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Hutchinson and after two years sold out, April 8, 1915. He is now in the real estate business and handles farm lands, city property and rentals, a branch of his business being concerned with Montana and northern Minne- Sota lands. In partnership with his brother-in-law Joseph Olson he owns the Oakley Farm, six miles north of Dassel, Minn., where they raise Guernsey cattle, Poland China swine and Minorea chickens. Mr. Krans was married June 4,1905, to Mary Olson, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Olson of Dassel, Minn., Mr. Olson being a merchant of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Krans have four children: Everett, Lillian, Elenore and Earl. The family are adherents of the Swedish Lutheran Church. In July, 1916, the Western Chemical Co., Ine., Was organized with Mr. Krans as vice-president. Oct, 11, 1916, he was elected president, which office he still holds.

George E. Cooke, deceased, formerly a carpenter and contractor of Hutchinson, was born in Chicago, Ill,, July 15 1859. He was the son of James S. Cooke, a book seller of Chicago, Who died in 1864 at the age of 40, and his wife Hliza (Howard) Cooke, who died in 1909 at the age of 70. He was married August 29, 1888, to Louisa Benjamin, born February 5, 1862. After their marriage at Hutchinson, Mr, and Mrs. Cooke went to Roseland, La., where he worked at his trade as contractor and carpenter and died there October 29, 1890. Mrs. Cooke returned to her father's home in Hassan Valley township, McLeod county, Minn., and for the next 20 years operated her father's tarm. In 1912 she purchased a home in Hutchson city where she now resides. She is an active member of the Methodist church, being a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the official board.

James T. Fallon, manager of the Standard Oil Company's Agency at Hutchinson, was born in the stockade at Hutchin- Son, Sept. 9, 1862. He is the son of James C. and Ann (Bracken) Fallon. His mother was born in 1830. James C. Fallon was born in 1836 in the county of Roscommon, Ireland, and came to America in 1855. He first lived in New York for awhile and then came west to Wisconsin, where he resided Until 1858, when he moved to Hutchinson with his five brothers, Whose history is briefly as follows: William was a farmer of in 1905. His two surviving sons are J. P. and T. T. Fallon. John is now a retired farmer of Hutchinson. Michael died during the Indian outbreak in 1862 while carying mail on horseback from Minneapolis. James C. Fallon homesteaded land in Ellsworth township, Meeker county, where he lived until 1904 when he moved to Hutchinson, taking a homestead here just before the Indian outbreak, in which he lost all of his crops and stock, He served 70 days in the Home Guards under Capt. Harrington. He now makes his home with his son James T. James T. Fallon bought 130 acres in section 27, Elisworth township, Meeker county, where he resided until 1906. He now owns 265 acres. In 1906 he came to Hutchinson and operated a general store for seven years, which he sold in 1915, then becoming manager of the Standard Oil Company at Hutchinson. He is also vice-president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Hutchinson. Mr. Fallon served on the village council one term. Te belongs to the Knights of Columbus and has been a member of the I, O, O. F. since 1893. Mr, Fallon was married June 10, 1890, to Alice Tully of Red Wing, Minn., and this union has resulted in six children: Ambrose A., proprietor of a garage at Hutchinson; Maria, wife of John Murnan of Hutchinson; Madeline and Mildred, teachers in the Winona Normal school; Veronica and James E. The family faith is that of the Catholic church.

Anton A. Fratzke, proprietor of the Enterprise Laundry, was born in Germany on April 22, 1879, son of Carl and Ernstina (Ottov) Fratzke. His father came to America in 1890 and located in Hutchinson, where he worked as a mason and contractor. He has now retired from active work, Anton A. made his home with his parents until his marriage, He worked as a carpenter in Hutchinson until 1900 when he clerked in a grocery and hardware store for three years. Then he bought the Enterprise Laundry from Paul Meister in 1903 and has operated it ever since. He has prospered and has in his employ three people. The laundry was established in 1897 by a Mr. Hedberg and is now located in the building owned by Mr. Fratzke on North Main street. Mr. Fratzke was married Nov. 27, 1898, to Ida Luthens, born June 1, 1876, in Hutchinson, daughter of Jochiam and(Trende) Luthens. Her father was a farmer of Renville county and died in 1897 at the age of 50 years. Her mother died in 1895. Mr, and Mrs. Fratzke have three children: Marie, Harold, and Helen, One other died in infancy. The family faith is that of the German Baptist church of which Mr. Fratzke is choir director and Sunday school superintendent.

industry, was born in Oakfield, Wis., September 30, 1848, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Steen) Burns. His parents were natives of Ireland, who came to America in early life. The father, after spending some time in Vermont, took a home- Stead in Fond du Lac county, Wis., where he was married, he and his wife being one of the first couples married in Oakfield, Wis., and their first child, Jay William, was the second white child born there. Thomas Burns farmed in Fond du Lac county for many years. Both he and his wife died there, the latter on September 30, 1894. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Jay William, who is engaged in the practice of medicine at Soudan, Minn., Thomas, a drug gist at Oakfield, Wis.; Hugh A., the subject of this sketch; Jane, the wife of O. H. Monroe, of Fond du Lae, Wis.; John A 4 resident of Oakfield, Wis., and Mary E., a resident of Oakfield, Wis. Hugh A. Burns, after finishing his school studies in Oakfield, began farming. He came to McLeod county, Minn., in fall of 1898, buying a farm in Collins township, which he Still owns and which he operated until 1904, when he moved to Hutchinson. Always a man of prominence in his community, he served on the township board in Collins township for four years and was a member of the Hutchinson city council from 1909 to 1912. For 41 years he has been a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the Blue Lodge in Hutchin- 8on, in which he is past master, and he has been an Odd Fellow 46 years, having several times passed through all the chairs. He is also a member of the Masonic Veterans of Minnesota. Mr. Burns was married, October 16, 1879, to "mma Pelton, who was born at Byron, Wis., September 15, 1855, daughter of Francis and Amanda (Breed). Her father was a farmer and carpenter who, after residing at Fond du Lae, Wis., for many years, moved in 1898 to Hutchinson, Minn., where he died Jan, 26, 1915. Mrs. Pelton died July 2, 1906, in Hutchinson. They had tour children: Wells §,, residing bas Washington; Emma, now Mrs. Burns; Nina M., who is the Wwite of Albert Jones, of Travers, Canada, and Eva, wife of Towa Bannister, of Stillwater, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Burns are the parents of three children, as follows: Jay H., who is now a dentist in Hutchinson; Herbert A., a member of the state board of health at Minneapolis, and Maude E., who is residing at home. As a loyal citizen of McLeod county Mr. Burns has Well performed his public and private duties, haying by intelligent industry acquired a competence for himself and family and served efficiently in public office when called upon to do so. He ig widely known and numbers among his friends many of the prominent citizens of Hutchinson and the vicinity.

citizen of McLeod county, was born in Dolni Ujezd, Bohemia, June 7, 1848, son of Frank Zavoral, also a native of that country. Frank Zavoral brought his family to America in the spring of 1867, and homesteaded land in section 2, Hassan Valley township, this county, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Of the children in the family, there are now living four. John, Frank and Anna (Mrs. John Mikulecky) live in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Rose is the wife of Joseph Sobola, and lives in the war zone in Bohemia. James Zavoral came to McLeod ocunty with the family as a youth of eighteen, and worked with his father until the latter's death, at which time he took possession of the home place, This he increased until he owned 320 acres of good land in section 2, Hassan Valley, and section 35, Hutchinson, all well improved in every respect. A few years ago he decided to retire and move to the village of Hutchinson, but after residing there for a while, he and his good wife longed for rural life, and returning to their farm, they erected a pleasant home in section 835, Hutchinson, where they lived in joy and comfort, surrounded by the care and love of their four sons among whom they had divided their splendid farm and of their three daughters, all of whom are well married. Mr. Zavoral was a man of prominence in the community, He was one of the founders and a director of the Farmers Co-operative Creamery, of Hutchinson, and one of the organizers of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator of Hutchinson, He was a charter member and for several years president of the Bohemian Educational and Reading Society, and also one of the organizers of the Z. C. B. J. fraternal society. In various town offices he did most efficient service, and as a member of the school board of the Komensky district his work was highly valued. His sudden death, Aug. 2, 1916, brought to its end an honorable career. Of him a newspaper has said: "He was a useful citizen in the community of which he has been a part for over 49 years; aman of high sense of honor, his kindly, self-sacrificing nature made him beloved by his family. His years of honest toil brought him deserved prosperity." Mr. Zavoral was married in 1874 to Nettie Urban, a native of Bohemia, then living in Hale township. This union has been blessed with eight children: Mary, Annie, Nettie, James E., Fred, Joseph, Henry and Albert. Mary is the wife of Frank Plihal, a farmer of Hutchinson township. Annie is the wife ot Joseph Burich, a miller at Biseay. Nettie is the wife of Frank Stodola, a tailor of Minneapolis. James E. is a banker. Fred and Joseph operate the home farm. Henry, a graduate of the Hutchinson High school and the agricultural department of the University of Minnesota, teaches agriculture in Laporte, Minn. Albert died

James E. Zavoral, member of a well known and respected family of McLeod county, and himself a well known business man, was born on the old Zavoral homestead in Hassan Valley township, this county, July 14, 1884, son of James and Nettie (Urban) Zavoral. He was reared to farm pursuits by his father, and attended the common schools. In 1907 he graduated from the commercial department of the Hutchinson Business College and soon after became cashier for the Hutchinson Produce Co., which position he held for three years. When the Farmers National Bank started he became assistant cashier. Since July, 1915, he has devoted his time to his various business interests. Prominent in the social life of the community he is a member of the Union Club, of Hutchinson, has passed through all the chairs of the Odd Fellows, and has been banker of the Modern Woodmen.

Edward Wohlfarth, prominent among the business men of Hutchinson, in which city he is engaged in the real estate business, was born in Saxony, Germany, October 1, 1858. His father, Henry Wohlfarth, was a farmer and cattleman, who died in his native land in 1877, at the age of 61 years. Henry's first wife, mother of the subject of this sketch, died Ocotober 10, 1858, a few days after the birth of her son, and the father subsequently contracted a second marriage. Edward Wohlfarth, who is the only child of the first marriage now living, came to America in July, 1875, settling in Waconia, Minn., where he remained one year. From there he went to Dakota county and was there engaged for three years in farming, At the end of that time he bought 80 acres of land in Renville county, where he farmed from 1879 to 1888. Coming to Hutchinson in the latter year, he opened a meat market, which he operated for nine years, after which he entered into his Present business as real estate dealer. He handles city property, takes care of rentals and also deals in Montana and Florida lands, doing a successful and increasing business. Religlously affiliated with the Congregational church, he has been a trustee of the same since 1910. His secret society connections are with the Odd Fellows, Ancient Order of United Workmen and M. B. A. Mr. Wohlfarth was united in marriage March 28, 1881, to Paulina Grimm, of Young America, Minn., daughter of Henry and Christina (Walter) Grimm. Her parents Were farmers in Carver county, where the father, a native of Germany, died in 1906, aged 71 years. His wife died 'n 1910 at the age of 64. Mr. and Mrs. Wohlfarth have had four children, as follows: Annie, who died at the age of 17 years; Mamie, who married Russell Peterson, of Wilmer, Minn., and is now living at Mora, Minn., where Mr. Peterson is professor in the high school; Ida, residing at home with her parents, and Edward, a stenographer, who resides in Portland, Ore. The last mentioned is married and has two daughters, who are twins. Mr. Wohifarth is a wide-awake, progressive citizen, whose business activities have been a factor in the development of the city, and whose prospects for future prosperity are among the best.

Frank J. Zila, head of the firm of F. J. Zila & Co., of Hutchinson, Minn., dealers in hardware and harness, was born in Moravia, Austria, September 12, 1867, son of Joseph and Teresa (Dostal) Zila. Both his parents were natives of Moravia, Austria, the father born in 1834 and the mother in 1832, They were married in 1857 and 12 years later, in August, 1869, came to America with their family, Their first two years in this country they spent in working for Frank Mister to repay him for money advanced to pay their passage across the ocean, In 1871 Joseph Zila bought 40 acres of land in section 36, Hutchinson township, McLeod county, farming it until 1881. Fie then sold it and bought 80 acres in section 3, Hassan Valley township, where he resided until his death in June, 1901, But two of their children ave living: Frank J., subject of this biography, and Joseph, a farmer in Hutchinson township. Frank J. Zila acquired a country school education and worked at home for his father until his marriage in 1890, He also taught school in Bohemian at Bohemian Hall from 1885 to 1888. From 1890 to 1899 he farmed the old home in Hassan Valley township, Selling it in the year last mentioned he, in company with John Huderle and Joseph Janecky, bought the hardware firm of Monroe & Newcomb and carried it on, under the name of Huderle, Zila & Co., for two years. Mr. Huderle then sold his interest to the other two partners, the style of the firm being changed to Zila & Janecky. In the spring of 1905 Joseph Mikulecky took the place of Janecky, he having been a clerk for the firm since the business was started, The personnel of the firm has since remained unchanged. The business has grown until it has become one of the solid and substantial enterprises of the city, Mr. Zila has for many years taken a prominent part in local affairs. He was assessor of Hutchinson and Hassan Valley township from 1891 to 1899, was for ten years a member of the city council, three years a member of the school board and in 1913 and 1914 he was mayor of Hutchinson, He is a stockholder in the Farmers National Bank. His fraternal affiliations include membership in the Odd Fellows, in which he has passed all the chairs, being a past grand; and the Modern Woodmen of America, in which also he has passed all the chairs. Mr. Zila was married De- cember 29, 1890, to Frances Papesh, of Hassan Valley township, a daughter of Wencel and Annie (Stekera) Papesh. Her father, who was born in Bohemia, as she also was, came to the United States in 1880 with his family. He farmed a short time in Rich Valley township and then removed to section 1, Hassan Valley township, where his death took place in 1911, when he was 73 years old. His widow lives with her son Frank in Hassan Valley township and has now attained the age of 82 years. Mr. and Mrs. Zila have had eleven children: Julia, who died at the age of 14 months; Henry, who is married and lives in Seattle; Frank, who was killed at the age of eight years, being struck by a large bulletin board, which blew off a wagon, and crushed him; Alice, a graduate of Hutchinson High school, now residing at home with her parents; Fred, who died at the age of one year; Otto and Ervin, students in the Hutchinson High school: Helen, a student in Hutchinson; Florence and Frances (twins) and Dorothy, who are attending school in Hutchinson.

Theodore A. Sather, a successful photographer, of Hutchin- Son, was born in Norway June 2, 1863, son of Andreas and Martha Sather, who were farmers, He came to America in 1880, locating first in La Crosse, Wis., where he remained for two months. Then he spent a year at St. Peter, Minn., engaged in farming. The next seven years were spent in Minneapolis, Where he learned the photographer's trade with A. Larson. For two years Mr. Sather was in business for himself, and then he moved to Duluth, where he remained eight years engaged in the same work. In May, 1896, he purchased the studio of John Gravenslund, Hutchinson, and began photographic work in this city, In 1905 he moved to a studio in the Citizens Bank building, where he has five rooms, and is engaged in portrait and view work. He has built up a large patronage and won a high reputation for artistic photography. Mr. Sather was Married in 1885 to Sarah Nashow of Minneapolis, a native of Norway. They have six children: Marie, a graduate of the Hutchinson High school and the Winona State Normal school, now engaged in teaching school; Victor, telegraph operator at Troy, Montana; Esther, a graduate of the Hutchinson High School and the Thomas Normal Training school of Detroit,

William H. Senescall, who is now living, retired, in Hutchin- Son, was born in Jackson, Mich., December 14, 1851, son of William and Edith M. (Mayo) Senescall. His paternal grand- Parents Robert and Elizabeth (Northing) Senescall, were natives of England, in which country they lived and died. Wil- liam Senescall, father of Robert, was born at Stoke Lodge, Lincolnshire, England, March 28, 1827, and came to America in the spring of 1849. He worked as a carpenter at Montgomery, N. Y., for one year and then went to Jackson, Mich., where he was in the dray and livery business until 1853. Coming in that year to Minnesota, he took a claim in Dakota county and was engaged in farming there till 1880. He then sold out for $6,000 and bought the hotel at Stewart, Minn.; also 40 aeres of land near that village. He was also engaged in the horse business. Then, selling out, he moved to Glencoe, where he subsequently lived retired. His death took place at Stewart in 1911. His wife passed away in 1901, He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted August 8, 1864, in Company r., Hatch's Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry and served as veterinary surgeon till April 26, 1866. He was married January 21, 1851, to Edith Mary Mayo, who was born in Washtenaw county, Mich., May 26, 1832, daughter of William and Sarah (Plant) Mayo. They had eight children: William H., born December 14, 1851, who married Mary Alice Cooley ; George, born August 6, 1864, who died August 25, 1864; John, born June 27, 1856, who died March 8, 1882, leaving a widow and three children; Robert, born October 4, 1858, who married Ada Baker; James, born May 31, 1860, who married Dora Ridland; Edith May, born June 26, 1868, who became the wife of Dr, C. W. Tinker, of Stewart; Fred M., born November 2, 1870, and Frank M., born September 2, 1872. The last mentioned resides in Stewart and Fred M. in Delano, William H. Senescall resided with his parents in Dakota county until 1871, He then worked in St, Paul for two years, after which he farmed in Dakota county until 1878. He then moved to Grafton township, Sibley county, where he farmed until 1881, subsequently engaging in business in Stewart. Three years later he sold out and managed a stock farm in Blue Earth county for two years. His next experience was as a hotelman in Brownton, where he remained four years in that business. For the next six years he was a traveling salesman, having his residence in Brownton. Then he engaged in farming again, this time for five years in Collins township, McLeod county. In June, 1898, he bought the livery, bus and transfer business of Peter Christensen, of Hutchinson, and conducted it until December 27, 1898, when the place burned down, causing a total loss. Buying out Padden and Peterson, of Hutchinson, who were in the same business, he thus continued until September 7, 1914, when he retired. Mr. Senescall served as deputy sheriff of MeLeod county for seven years. He helped to organize the Odd Fellows lodge in Hutchinson, has been a member since 1885 and has passed all the chairs. Mr, Senescall was married, in November, 1875, to

Mary Alice Cooley, of Newport, Minn., a daughter of Edward and Florence (LaFontaine) Cooley, her father being a farmer. Ne and his wite have five children: Charles H., a horseman re- Siding in Hutchinson; Mabel, who married Frank Ames, a miller of Hutchinson; Rolley M., who is engaged in the ice business in Hutchinson; Flora, wife of H. G. Spaulding, a veterinary surgeon of Hutchinson, and Maud §., who married Arthur H, Chandler, of Rochester, Minn.

Edward O. Quenvold, butter maker, secretary and manager of the Hutchinson Co-operative Creamery Association, was born in Freeborn county, Minn., June 24, 1872, son of Ole and Mary Jacobson (Storhaugen) Quenvold. Ole Quenvold, who was a farmer and blacksmith, was born in Norway and came to America in 1853. He located nine miles northeast of Albert Lea, Minn., where he lived until 1910, when he retired from active farm work. His wife died in 1910 at the age of 75 years. They had seven children, five sons and two daughters, Edward O., being the fifth child. Edward began work in the creamery at Cooleyville, Minn., when 21 years of age, and after a year became manager of the creamery four miles south- West of Owatonna, Minn., where he remained five years. In 1894 he was graduated from the State Dairy School, He was Manager of the Minneapolis Cold Storage Creamery for one year and manager of the plant at Shafer, Minn., one year. In 1902 he was instructor in the State Dairy School. March 1, 1902, he came to Hutchinson and has since remained here. He has taken prizes in the following contests: Grand champion- Ship, National Buttermakers' Association, St. Paul, 1901, score 97; grand championship prize, Minnesota six-month educational contest, 1912, average score, 95.641-6; first prize, Minnesota State Butter and Cheese Makers Association, 1912, score 97; first prize, Minnesota six-month educational contest, 1913, average score, 94-95; first prize, Minnesota State Dairyman's Association, 1913, average score, 95.50; and first prize, Minnesota State Dairyman's Association, 1914, average score, 95. He has over 25 diplomas for excellence, with an average score of 94. Mr. Quenvold was married July 17, 1901, to Alma J. Markson, of Owatonna, daughter of Christ Markson, manager for the Standard Oil Company at Owatonna, Minn., and his wife, Henrietta (Johnson) Markson. Mr. and Mrs. Quenvold have four children: Donald, Millicent H., Justine and Jolin Ed- Ward. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church, ros., blacksmiths and woodworkers, also proprietors of a Barage and machine shop, agents for Studebaker cars, and *arrying a full line of implements, was born on the old Thomp- son homestead in section 25, Lynn township, March 10, 1875, a son of Andrew and Maren (Sorensen) Thompson. The father, Andrew Thompson, was born in Nessom, Sweden, in 1830, and remained in his native land until 1855. He then went to Denmark, where he lived 17 years, or until May, 1871, when he emigrated to America, purchasing school land in Lynn township, McLeod county, Minn., and opening up a farm. Here he resided for 34 years, finally retiring to Hutchinson, where he died February 9, 1916, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 21 days. One of the early settlers of the town of Lynn he was also one of its most upright, industrious and respected citizens. An old triend of his said in tribute to his memory: "Andrew Thompson was the best neighbor I ever had and if he had any faults I failed to discover them. I am sorrowed to know I shall never see him in earth again." Mr. Thompson had been blind for five years before his death, which was due to old age. He was a member of the Hutchinson Danish Lutheran church. His funeral services were conducted by his old friend, Rev. T, P. Beck, who came from Cordova, Neb., for that purpose. April 30, 1874, Andrew Thompson was married to Maren Sorensen, who survives him. They had four children: Thomas A., subject of this sketch; Celia, wife of A. P. Anderson, a farmer of Collins township; Hans M., who is traveling auditor for the Empire Elevator Company and resides in Hutchinson; and Olaf, who is associated in business with his brother Thomas. Thomas A. Thompson resided on the parental homestead in Lynn township until he had attained the age of 21 years. He then became a builder, carrying on operations with a crew of five or six men until 1905. During this time he also worked as a thresher. His next employment was with the Stearns Lumber Company, with whom he remained six years. Then, in 1911, with his brother, Olaf, he bought the blacksmith and wagon business of Nels P. Bracker, in Hutchinson, commencing operations under the name of Thompson Bros,, January 1, 1911. They run a general machine shop and carry a full line of implements, the blacksmith shop being rented to Barrie Bros. Thomas A. Thompson was married April 26, 1901, to Sena Hanson, of Collins township, whose parents, Martin and Laura Maria Hanson reside in Hutchinson, her father being a retired farmer. My. Thompson is a member of the Danish Lutheran church and secretary and cashier of the Sunday school, He and his wife are the parents of four children: Esther M., Agnes M., Vernon R and Bertha M., all living at home.

Milian L. Andreason, president o fthe Danish-Norwegian Seminary, Hutchinson, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 4, 1876, son of Lauritz and Caroline (Torgerson) Andrea- son. His parents came to America in 1891 locating in Winni- Peg where they remained two years. Then they moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, which place was their home until 1915, when they moved to Jaroso, Cal, Milian L. Andreason completed his studies in the common schools of Denmark. He subsequently attended the Y. M. C. A. School in Chicago and Battle Creek College, at Battle Creek, Mich. After teaching School one year in Humboldt Park, he went to Morris, Ul., as an evangelist of the Seventh Day Adventist church, and remained there one year. Then he became pastor of the Humboldt Park Seventh Day Adventist. church, serving from 1900 to 1905. For a year he was president of the First church of Brooklyn, New York, and for two years at the Scandinavian Seventh Day Adventist church of Brooklyn, For two years also he was president of the Greater New York Conference of the same church and became one of the organizers and first President of the Danish-Norwegian Seminary, which was founded September 26, 1910. Mr. Andreason was married March 1, 1896, to Annie Nelson, a native of Denmark, and they have two children, Vesta and Eunice.

Wellington S. Clay, general manager of the Hutchinson Telephone Company, was born in Oronoco, Minn., January 19, 1870, a son of Mark W. and Johanna P. (Stoddard) Clay. The father, Mark W. Clay, was born in New Hampshire, March 8, 1835, and came to Minnesota in 1855 at the age of 20 years. He was postmaster and proprietor of a general store at Oronoco for 26 years and subsequently editor of the Hutchinson "Leader." A prominent Odd Fellow, he was grand master of the order for the State of Minnesota in 1896. His death occurred in Hutchinson, January 28, 1901. His wife Johanna Was born in Situate, Mass., September 11, 1832, and died at Oronoco, Minn., March 3, 1884. Wellington S. Clay, after acquiring a fair amount of schooling, worked one year for his father on the Hutchinson "Leader." In 1887 he was employed on the Glencoe Enterprise and subsequently worked on the St. Paul "Dispatch." In 1892 he bought the Hutchinson "Independent" and conducted it until 1899, when he sold it to urt W. Day. In the same year, in company with his father, he started the Hutchinson Telephone Company, with 17 sub- Scribers, and has been at the head of this concern ever since.

© company was incorporated January 25, 1899, re-ineor- Porated in January, 1901, and now has 900 subseribers. In 488ociation with Ted Nelson, Mr. Clay wrote a series of articles on "Tilustrated Humorous Philosophy" for the McClure Syndicate of New York City, furnishing material for about 30 Pabers, such as the Washington Post, Erie Times, Rochester, N.Y, Herald, Hartford Post, Harrisburg Patriot, Youngstown

Telegram, St. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette and the Minneapolis Journal, He is correspondent for "Telephony," published at Chicago. For a number of years Mr. Clay has been one of the leading citizens of Hutchinson and has taken a useful personal part in public affairs, He was mayor of Hutchinson two years, served four years on the council and 11 years on the school board, acting as secretary and treasurer of the latter, in Free Masonry he has advanced as far as the Chapter and he also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Clay was married August 23, 1899, to Effie M. Powell, whose father, James Powell, is a retired farmer residing in Hutchinson. He and his wife have five children: James P., Josephine, Mark W. Elizabeth and Warren B.

William MeNellis, a farmer operating 120 acres of land in section 6, Hutchinson township, where he has resided for the last 17 years, was born in Schuylkill county, Penn., June 21, 1862. He is a son of Phillip and Rosa (Rogers) McNellis, the former of whom, born in Ireland, came to America with his parents, they settling in the oil regions of Pennsylvania. From there, in 1872, they came to Minnesota, buying a farm near Glencoe, MeLeod county, where Phillip McNellis died in 1912, at the age of 80 years. His wife died in 1898, aged 55, They had 10 children, of whom William was the second born, William MeNellis resided at home with his parents until he was 24 years old. In 1890 he bought a farm two miles southeast of Glencoe and worked it until 1899, when he sold it and bought his present place. He has since rebuilt the house and erected a good barn, his place being well improved and up-todate. He keeps graded Guernsey cattle, milking 11, and also raises Poland China hogs, Since 1905 he has been treasurer of school district No. 14. He is affiliated religiously with the Catholic church. Mr. McNellis was married September 12, 1892, to Sarah Fay, then a resident of Meeker county, who was born in New York State. She died February 23, 1905, having been the mother of five children: Agnes Sarah, Joseph, Mamie Rose, Francis and Alice, all of whom are residing at home. Her father, Patrick Fay, was a farmer of Meeker county, who is now deceased, Mr. MeNellis's children have been carefully brought up and given a good practical education. They all give promise of being useful and important members of the community at no distant day.

John A. Jorgenson, who with his brother, Arthur B., is proprietor of the Merchants' Hotel, at Hutchinson, Minn., was born in this city January 7, 1883, a son of Ingwert B. and Mary (Johnson) Jorgenson. The father, Ingwert B. Jorgenson, was born in Denmark April 9, 1851, and came to America in September, 1871, landing in New York October 16, Proceeding west, he reached Chicago eight days after the Great Fire, finding a large part of the city, including nearly all the business portion, in ashes. He decided to remain, however, and stayed there three years, working at his trade of cigar maker, He then removed to Minneapolis, where he was engaged in the cigar and tobacco business for two years. In September, 1876, he came to Hutchinson and went into business with J, P, Jensen, In the following year he bought out his partner and subsequently conducted the business alone until June, 1887. In 1884 Mr, Jorgenson bought and rebuilt the Merchants' Hotel, which he conducted subsequently for about 35 years, He also bought the American House in 1885. Enterprising and intelligent, he soon became one of the leading men of Hutchin- Son and was successful in his undertakings. On various occasions he showed his public spirit, more especially when, in company with D. A. Adams, W. T, Bonniwell and M, J. Peppert, he guaranteed to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway the depot grounds and right of way from Glencoe, in order to Set the company to build the road to Hutchinson. Subseriptions falling short, each of these gentlemen had to pay $672.00 apiece, In 1913 Mr, Jorgenson built a fine modern home in Lynn addition, the house being a two-story frame, 30 x 35, With full basement, finished in oak down stairs and in birch upstairs with oak floors. He is a director in the Hutchinson Telephone Company and served four years on the village council, His religious affiliations are with the Episcopal church. I. B, Jorgenson was married February 5, 1878, to Mary John- Son, a native of Norway, whose father, formerly a farmer at Modelia, is now deceased, He and his wife have four children: Eliesa, now Mrs. C, J. Hartman; John A. and Arthur B., pro- Prietors of the Merchants' Hotel, in Hutchinson, and Elise, who resides at home. John A, Jorgenson was graduated from the Hutchinson high school in 1902. He began industrial life in the employ of the Hutchinson Glove Company, remaining with them three years. In May, 1905, he and his brother, Arthur, otel and the association was continued until April, 1911, when the present firm was formed, their father retiring from the management. The old building, a frame 64 x132 with 40 rooms On the second and third floors, has been removed and a new fire-proof building of reinforced concrete construction, brickaced, and thoroughly modern, has been erected in its place. Tt has three full floors with full basement, 72 rooms, 16 of them With bath, with hot and cold running water in all the rooms, the main stairs connected with the lobby and the lobby and dining-room floors are terroza. A vacuum steam heating System and complete electric lighting system have been in- stalled. The entire building cost $60,000. John A. Jorgenson is a stockholder in the Citizens Bank. He is a 32d degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and has passed all the chairs, and is a "Shyiner." Arthur B. Jorgenson, born in Hutchinson, April 27, 1885, was graduated from the Hutchinson high school in 1905 and, as already stated, has since been identified with the management of the Merchants' Hotel. He belongs to the Masonie order and, like his brother, John, is unmarried, He is a stockholder in the Citizens Bank.

Thomas T. Fallon, proprietor of "Textile Valley Farm" of 280 acres in sections 18 and 7, Hutchinson township, was born at Clinton Junction, Wis., December 18, 1855, son of Patrick and Catherine (Connelly) Fallon. The father of our subject was born in Ireland in 1825 and came to America in 1851. He stayed three years in Herkimer county, N. Y., and then went to Ohio, in which state, in 1854, he was married. He next resided in Wisconsin three years and then came to Hutchinson, Minn., July 3, 1858. His first winter in this state, however, he spent in Meeker county. On coming to Hutchinson township he pre-empted land in the southeast quarter of section 18. After living two years in Hutchinson township he moved to his present farm, where he resided subsequently until his death. During the Indian troubles in 1862 he lost all his stock and had to take refuge in the stockade. He died May 7, 1896, having survived his wife, who passed away January 1, 1894, at the age of 66 years. Thomas T, F''annon worked for his father until 1892, at which time he was 37 years old, In that year, June 27, he was married to Alice McRaith, of Meeker county, who died Nov, 7, 1916. Mr. Fallon then owned 120 acres of land and from this time until 1896 he rented his father's farm, clearing most of the land and putting in all improvements. These included a modern, two-story frame house of 14 rooms; a barn, built in 1902, 56 x 90 x 16 feet, with basement under of 78 feet. This building was burned January 24, 1916, and Mr. Fallon is now engaged in erecting another barn which is to be in every respect a duplicate of the first. He is also building another panel silo. He has eight miles of tiling on the farm, which improvement alone cost $3,000. His stock consists chiefly of graded short-horn cattle. He has served on the township board a year and a quarter and one term #8 a member of the school board. Mr. Fallon was the first-born of his parents' nine children, the others being as follows: John P., a farmer of Hutchinson township; James, who died at the age of 13 years; Ann, wife of William McGram, a farmer of Greenleaf, Meeker county; Mary Jane, wife of Edward Kane, a farmer of Hutchinson township; Julia, deceased; Fanny, now the wife of Jerry McRaith, a farmer of

Meeker county; Katy (born before Fanny) who died at the age of three years; and Alice, wife of Ed O'Rouke, a farmer of Eggleston, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Fallon have had six children: Patrick, born in 1893; John, who died April 7, 1899, aged 10 and one-half months; Maria, Veronica and Josephine, residing with their parents, and Leonard, who died in infancy, The family are members of the Catholic church,

Otto 8. Hartman, proprietor of the "Cozy Home Furniture Store," at Hutchinson, and one of this city's most active and thriving business men, is a native of McLeod county, having been born in Acoma township February 20, 1872, son of John and Hannah (Putzier) Hartman. The father, John Hartman, Was born in Prussia, Germany, in 1834 and came to the United States in 1860. He had been here but a short time when the Civil war broke out, and May 8, 1861, he enlisted in Company RB, 26th New York Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served two years. In 1864 he came to McLeod county, Minn., reaching Hutchinson September 1. He resided in Acoma township until 1874 and then bought the Hartman House, of Which he was proprietor until his death in 1879. His wife, Hannah, died in 1882 at the age of 28 years. Their children Were: Mattie, wife of L. A. Ritter, hardware merchant of Hutchinson ; Otto S., subject of this memoir; Charles J., who is a druggist in Hutchinson; William H., cashier of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Inc., of Hutchinson, and Laura, Wife of J, BE. Hanvey, a traveling salesman residing in Hutchinson, Otto S. Hartman, after his school days were over, be- £an industrial life as a worker on farms in the vicinity of Hutchinson and was thus occupied until he had reached the age of 18 years, He then became clerk in a store in Hutchinson, remaining in that employment three years. Afterwards, until 1897, he was engaged in farming for himself near Hutechinson, and for two years subsequently was manager of "Island arm" at Island, Minn. This was a large farm containing 12,000 acres of land, and here he had to milk from 60 toe 100 "ows. After leaving this employment he operated a livery and Sale barn at Aikin, Minn., till April, 1915. April 8, that year, he bought out the furniture business of A. G. Krause, of Hutch- Mson, and has since continued a8 proprietor of the business,

© occupies two floors and basement in a building on Main Street, east side, a modern brick structure, with modern fittings, and 40 x 80 feet ground dimensions. Here he carries a full line of furniture, carpets, rugs and draperies and is doing an excellent trade in this line of business. February 29, 1916, My, Hartman graduated from the State University School of Embalming and now does undertaker's work, and handles caskets and funeral supplies, He is a member of the

German Evangelical church, also of the Masonic order and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Hartman was married July 12, 1896, to Selma Hassman, who was born in August, 1876, daughter of Fred and Caroline (Malchow) Hassman. Her father was born in Germany but came to America and engaged in farming in Hassan Valley township, He died in 1915 at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Hartman's mother is now living in Hutchinson township at the age of 78 years. Night children have been born to Mr, and Mrs. Hartman: Warren, Ruth, Lucile, Florence, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Rudolph and Katherine, all of whom reside at home with their parents. The Hartman family is one of the best known in Hutchinson, as it is also one of the most respected. Mr. Hartman is a man who takes an interest in everything that pertains to the good of the community and is prompt to lend his aid and influence to a worthy cause.

William D. Griffith, a well known resident of Hutchinson, and for many years a leading citizen of Renville county, was born in New York Gity, September 9, 1848, son of Lemuel and Eleanor Griffith. In 1853 he was brought by his parents to Chanhassen, Carver county, this state, where they lived until 1859, when they returned to New York City. In 1866, he returned to Minnesota, and located in Hutchinson, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1878 he moved to Hector, Renville county, opened a general store, and became postmaster, being one of the founders of that village. In 1880 he went out of the general mercantile business and engaged in the stationery line, but two years later, in 1882, he again engaged in general mercantile business in company with C. H. Nixon, forming the firm of Nixon & Griffith. While still in business, in 1883, Mr. Griffith had been elected county treasurer, serving from Jan. 1, 1884, to Jan, 1, 1886. In the fall of 1895, on account of his wife's ill health, he sold his interest in his business to his partner, and took his wife to Florida, where he remained until August, 1896, when he returned to Hector. When the Farmers and Merchants State Bank was organized he became its assistant cashier, a position in which he held for several years. In 1900 Mr. Griffith was again elected county treasurer, serving most efficiently from Jan. 1, 1901, to Jan. 1, 1913. Upon his retirement from office he came to Hutchinson where he now lives. Mr. Griffith is a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in New York city, when but 14 years of age, in Company F, 18th New York Volunteer Infantry, in which he served until honorably diseharged in that city, March 10, 1863, He is a member of the G. A. R. at Olivia, of which he has several times served as adjutant. Mr. Griffith was married Oct. 8, 1878, to Ruth A, Ells, and they have seven children: Harold,

Ada and Ida (twins), Charles A., Stella, Edna and Eva, the Six eldest of whom graduated from the Hector high school. Harold served as deputy county treasurer under his father from 1901 to 1913, and is now assistant cashier of the Olivia State Bank, Ada is Mrs. J. B, Phillips, of Hutchinson. Ida is Mrs. William A. Phillips of the same city. Charles A. is a professor in the College of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, of which he is a graduate. Stella is residing at home. Edna is now Mrs. Chester A. Grow, of Lambert, Montana. Eva is Mrs. H. L. Torlenson, of Hector.

Frank Hoodecheck, a dealer in meats at Hutchinson, was born in Hutchinson township, April 20, 1871, son of John Hoodecheck, Jr., and his wife Anna (Urban) Hoodecheck. He attended the common school and assisted his uncle, Joseph Karlik, in his meat shop, which was established in 1880. In 1888 he opened up a meat market of his own next to his uncle's shop and conducted business there for three years, Then he sold and moved to Hopkins where he worked the meat trade for two years. After that he opened up a meat market on North Main street in Hutchinson but two years later sold this and worked at his trade as butcher for four years. He again Started a shop, with his brother, Joseph, on North Main Street, but after two years met with an accident and sold his interest to his brother. Buying 40 acres of land in Hutchinson township, three miles north of the town, he farmed there for three years, Then he bought the meat market which he has Since conducted. He is president of the Hutchinson Poultry Association and is a breeder of White Plymouth Rock chickens. Fraternally he is affiliated with the I. O. 0. F., the A. O. U. W. and the Z. ©. B. J. Mr. Hoodecheck was married June 19, 1895, to Anna Barto, of Hutchinson, daughter of John Barto, a farmer of Hutchinson township, now living in Silver Lake, and his wite Josephine (Dolezal) Barto, who died Noy, 22, 1909, Mr. and Mrs. Hoodecheck have had six children: Arthur and Mabel, born April 9, 1896; Laura, born Nov. 5, 1897; Alma, born Oet. 10, 1899; and Mavis and May, born Oct. 20, 1903.

John Hoodecheck, Jr., now deceased, one of the early pionfers of McLeod county, was born in Bohemia, Austria, June, 1841, and came to America with his parents in 1855, locating at Racine, Wis. Here he lived until 1867, when he came to t the age of 22 he enlisted in Company H, Twenty-second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged June 12, 1865, after serving two years and nine months. He Was in Sherman's army during the Atlanta campaign and on the famous march to the sea. He was a member of the G. A. R. post of Hutchinson. It was ata meeting of the G. A, R. that he met with the accident which caused his death, While descending the steps leading from the hall he slipped and fell, receiving injuries which were not regarded as dangerous until three days later when he grew worse and died. He was also a member of the Bohemian Literary Society. He was a man of many friends, a kind and beloved husband and father, a good neighbor and a well informed and intelligent citizen. Mr. Hoodecheck was united in marriage in February, 1868, to Anna Urban, daughter of Wencel and Josephine Urban. Four children were born of this union: William J., Jan, 8, 1869, who lives on the old farm; Frank, April 20, 1871, now a resident of Hutchinson; Anna, Feb. 7, 1873, who is Mrs, Chas. Vorlicek, of Silver Lake: and Joseph, March 24, 1879, who died Jan. 29, 1913. The last mentioned was formerly in the meat business in Hutchinson. John Hoodecheck, Sr., father of John Hoodecheck, Jr. was born in Bohemia, Austria, and came to America in 1855, locating in Racine, Wis., with his family, He moved to McLeod county, Minn., with his son, John, and died on the homestead in Hutchinson township, in 1888. Tis wife, Helena Olivia, died August 10, 1895.

Charles L. Todd, a well known banker of Hutchinson, was born in Worth county, Iowa, in 1869, son of Wyvil B. Todd, a farmer and merchant, and his wife Mary (Schaeffer) Todd. Charles L. was educated in the common schools of his locality and in the Decorah, Iowa, institute. He taught school and later studied law. In 1891 he began his banking career, being first with the Bank of Lake Mills, Lake Mills, lowa; and then with the Citizens Bank and First National Bank at Wells, Minn., of which institution he was the first assistant cashier; and Bank of Alden, Alden, Minn. Then he returned to Wells and for a short time was engaged in milling and grain buying. He moved fram Wells to Slayton, Minn., about 1897, at which place he was engaged in the grain business for a time. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Slayton and later organized and controlled the State Bank of Chandler, Minn., of which institution he was the president and manager for about ten years. In 1913 he bought the controlling interest of the Farmers National Bank, of Hutchinson, Minn., of which institution he is now the president. He also owns considerable farm land throughout southern Minnesota, Fraternally he is associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, and Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Mr, Todd was married in 1893 to Winifred M. Ketzeback, of Wells, Minn. Two children have been born to this union: Wyvil and Laura. The family faith is that of the

Joseph I'. Mikulecky, a partner in the well known firm of F. J. Zila & Co,, hardware merchants of Hutchinson, Minn., was born in Hutchinson township, McLeod county, Minn., February 12,1878. His father, Wencel Mikulecky, is a retired carpenter, now 65 years old, who has lived in Hutchinson since 1886. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Katherine Navratil, is still living at the age of 66 years. Joseph F, Mikulecky acquired a practical education in the schools of Hutchinson. May 1, 1898, he enlisted in Company A, 13th Minnesota Volunteers, and after serving a year and a half in the Philippine Islands, was honorably discharged October 3, 1899. During his military career he took part in seven en- Zagements and suffered the usual hardships of a soldier in active service. He began work for F. J. Zila & Co., in the fall of 1899 and has since remained connected with the company, having bought a one-third interest in 1903, As a partner he does the buying for the sporting goods department and has manifested good business ability, so that his future prospects 4S one of the leading business men of the city seem well as- Sured. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and to the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Mikulecky was Married June 16, 1909, to Josephine Karels, of Hutchinson, daughter of Louis and Francisca Karels. Her father, who was 4 retired merchant, died in the fall of 1910 at the age of 71 Years, His wife survived him until August, 1914, passing away at the age of 74. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mikulecky, namely: Elston, February 20, 1910, and Rufus, July 24, 1915.

Emmet C. Keehn, a partner in the firm of Keehn, Ludwig & Co., proprietors of a thriving meat market in Hutchinson, was orn in Fond du Lac county, Wis., December 3, 1874, a son of William and Wilhelmina (Somerfield) Keehn. The father came to the United States from Germany, settling at Lake Crystal, Minn., in 1880, where he died in 1896 at the age of 60 years. was a farmer by occupation and an industrious and well liked citizen, He and his wife had nine children, of whom the Subject of this sketch was the fifth in order of birth and was one of twins. After his father's death, Emmet C. Keehn began farming near Lake Crystal and so continued until 1908, in Which year he engaged in the meat market and stock business at: Cottonwood, Minn., being associated with his brother Henry. d ftey remaining there two years he engaged in the same busness at Waverly, Wright county, Minn., operating there for three y ears, at the end of which time he came to Hutchinson. Here, in company with A. W. Ludwig, he bought the meat market of B. H. Habberstad and organized the present concern January 22, 1914, P. J. Luthens being taken in as an additional partner April 17, 1916. They do all their own killing and have built up a large patronage. The business was originally established by Hoodecheck Bros., afterwards coming into the hands of Mr. Heberstich and then into those of its present owners. Mr. Keehn owns 200 acres of fine farm lands in Brookfield township, Renville county, Minn., and 70 acres more, with A. W. Ludwig, near Hutchinson. He is a 32d degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and Noble of the Mystic Shrine; also a charter member of the B. A. Y. at Lake Crystal, Mr. Keehn was married November 20, 1901, to Mira M. Nobles, of Lake Crystal, Minn., daughter of William and Lola J. (Brewer) Nobles. The father, who is a well known farmer, is now de» ceased; his wife resides with her daughter, Mrs. Keehn.

John A. Moffett, miller and farmer, war born in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William Moffet. The family located in Minneapolis in 1850, and there the father erected and operated a pioneer flour mill, The subject of this sketch came to McLeod county in 1876, and located on the Fred Walker farm in Hassan Valley township, which he successfully operated until the spring of 1900, Then, entering into partnership with his son, Willis F., he successfully built and operated a flour mill at Kimball Prairie, this state, He also farmed in Saskatchewan, Canada, and operated a flour mill at Courtney, North Dakota. He then retired and moved to Minneapolis where he died.

Harry A. Moffett, president of theMcLeod County Agricultural Association, was born in Minneapolis, Aug. 12, 1878, son of John A. and Nettie (Rollins) Moffett. After receiving his preliminary education he took the dairy course in the Agricultural department of the University of Minnesota, and thus prepared, worked as a buttermaker in Fergus Falls for three years, Subsequently he returned to McLeod county where he had spent his boyhood, and engaged in the livery business, at Hutchinson, with his brothers Willis F, and Edwin J. for about three years. He now owns the home farm in section 35, Hassan Valley township,which he rents, devoting his time to buying and shipping eattle, in which business he has been engaged since 1898. He has taken a deep interest in live stock activities in this region, and has charge of the Live Stock department of the County Fair. His fraternal affiliations are with the Masons and the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Moffett was married Nov. 2, 1904, to Laura Renz, of Hassan Valley, born Feb. 19, 1881, daughter of Martin and Magdalena Von Sprechelsen Renz, and this union has been blessed with one child, Coates Edwin, born Feb. 14. 1906.

siding in Hutchinson, Minn., was born December 15, 1848, in Lincoln county, Maine, a son of George and Bethia (Pratt) Drew. The father, who was also a native of Maine, born in Bordham, Lincoln county, September 1, 1818, came to Minne- Sota with his family in 1854, settling at Minneapolis as one of the pioneers of that place. He pre-empted land in the district lying west of Lake Calhoun near Minneapolis, This he gold in 1887 and moved to McLeod county to live with his son, Lincoln. Both he and his wife are now deceased. They had six children, George, David, James, Eli, Hattie and Lincoln of whom the following is a brief record: George was married in 1866 to Hannah White of New York State. He was killed in a log drive in Washington 25 years ago and his widow is now living at Spokane, Washington. Five of his children are now living, David, who married, died in Minneapolis in 1909, leaving no children, James died when seven years old, Hattie is the wife of John Davis, a ranchman, of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and has had eight children, namely: Mary, who died in 1909; Nellie, now Mrs. Harry Randolph; Edwin, who lives in North Dakota; Elsie, wife of R. R. Miracle, of Alfred, N. D,; and Elizabeth, Olive, Ethel and Louise, all of whom are single and reside in Oregon. Lincoln Drew born August 20, 1860, is proprietor of 4 general store at MeVille, North Dakota. Eli Drew, who was the fourth child of his parents finished his schooling in McLeod county, Minn. He then began industrial life, farming in the summer and working in a lumber camp in Northern Minnesota for six years. After this he was occupied Until 1898 on a farm of his own in Sibley county, when, in the year mentioned he rented the farm and moved with his family to Hutchinson. During his farming days he gave his attention largely to raising graded Durham cattle, mixed hogs 4nd horses. He also did a good dairy business, milking on an average about 18 cows. He was one of the incorporators of the armers Co-operative Creamery at New Auburn, in 1893. Mr. Drew is a Republican in politics and for several years was a Member of the school board in Sibley county. He was mar- "ed September 26, to Hester McDougall, daughter of Dixon

' and Harriet (Gove) McDougall. She was born in Canada April 22, 1855, and came to the United States with her parents in 1869, they settling in Sibley county, Minn., where

Y. McDougall was engaged for many years in farming. In 1879 he went to Watertown, N. D,, where he died in November, 1912. His wife died in 1887. Their family numbered children, as follows: Augusta, who died in 1845; Henry, Now a resident of Oaklee, Minn.; Anna D., who died in 1897; Hester, of whom we have no special record: Allen, a resident, °f MeVille, N. D.; Fred, also residing in McVille; Charles, who lives in Jarvis, Ore.; Lillian, now Mrs. Lincoln Drew, of McVille, N. D., and Frances, wife of Jesse Carr, of MeVille, N. D. Lincoln Drew, husband of Lillian, is Mr. Eli Drew's brother. He and his wife have five children, Eli G., Genevieve, Lester, Marion and George R., all of whom reside in MeVille, except George R. All the adult members of the Drew and McDougall families are industrious, enterprising people and have prospered through force of character, backed by honesty and clean and upright life. Mr, and Mrs- Eli Drew have two children, Celia B. and Fidella Augusta, Celia B. married R. H. Dudley, to whom she bore one child, Eli Oranzo. Mr. Dudley died in 1913. His widow married Wm. Lucy, by whom she has one child, Lucille. They reside at Geyser, Montana, Fidelia Augusta is the wife of Roy Graham. They live in Hutchinson, and have one child, Warren Graham.

John Mersen, a retired farmer and lumber merchant, residing in Hutchinson, Minn., was born in Holland, August 7, 1841, a son of Johanais and Maria (Fremow) Mersen. The father, who was born in Holland, August 9, 1810, emigrated te the United States and settled in Milwaukee, Wis., where he died December 31, 1866, His wife, the mother of our subject, was born May 15, 1815, and died in Hutchinson, Minn., April 11, 1890. John Mersen was seven years old when in 1848 he accompanied his parents to this country. He was reared and educated in Milwaukee and learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed in that city until 1866. He then came to Hutchinson, Minn., and engaged in business here as a lumber dealer and contractor until 1875, when for the next three years he confined himself to the lumber business. In 1869 Mr. Marsen bought 40 acres of land near Hutchinson, where in 1878 he began market gardening and fruit raising. This occupation he followed for several years. He was elected town treasurer in 1879 and held that office for 18 years, or until 1897. In 1867 he joined Temple Lodge, No, 59, A. F. & A. M., of Hutchinson, in which he has filled all the chairs. He has also filled all the chairs in Lodge No. 109, 1. 0. O. F., of Hutchinson. Mr. Mersen first married Nancy T. Hoffman, who died at the age of 26 years, December 24, 1874, leaving two children; Edith E., who is now Mrs. Joseph M. Eheim, of Hutchinson, and Harry J., who resides in Steele, North Dakota. In 1880 Mr. Marsen contracted a second marriage with Cordelia Bonniwell, daughter of Henry VY. and Catherine (Reeves) Bonniwell, and a cousin of H. H. Bonniwell, of Hutchinson. Mrs. Mersen's father was born in Kent, England, July 24, 1818, and in 1830 went to Canada with Dr. Hugh Fraser, a friend in the British military service. He was stationed at Montreal, Ft. George and Niagara until 1883 and then joined his widowed mother and family in Ulster county, New York. He then worked there and in New York City until 1839, When, on September 17, he was married to Catherine Reeves, who was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and went to New York with her parents when a child. After his marriage Henry V. Bonniwell moved to Mequon township, Ozaukee county, Wis., where he engaged in farming. He then went to California, but after spending two years there returned home and in 1866 took up his residence in McLeod county, Minn., making the trip with his family by wagon. On reaching Hutchinson he camped out the first night on the ground where, later, Asa B. Hutchin- Son built his residence. Buying a farm in Acoma township, he settled on it with his family, and here he made his home until his death, which took place July 24, 1896. He was one of the organizers of the township in 1866 and was elected township clerk and justice of the peace, which office he held until 1888. In 1872 he became probate judge of the county, serving two years. He married his second wife, November 27, 1879, Mrs. Eliza J. Atchinson, of Illinois. Mr. Bonniwell was 2 very active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was elected superintendent of the Sunday school the first Sunday he spent in Hutchinson. In his day there were few more Popular citizens of McLeod county. By his marriage to Cordelia Bonniwell, Mr. Mersen has had six children, namely: Alice, born January 31, 1881, who is a teacher at Baudette, Minn. ; Chloe, born April 4, 1882, and now teacher in Deadwood, South Dakota; Olive, born September 10, 1885, who is teaching in Duluth, Minn.; Jessie E., born July 17, 1888, who died in April, 1889; Frank, born January 13, 1891, now enaged in farming in Montana, and Grace, born August 4, 1894, who is now Mrs. Wilfred Dyson, of Becker, Minn.