McLeod County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 9 of 12)

The Hutchinson Brick and Tile Company was organized March 16, 1916, and is engaged principally in the manufacture of drain tile, having approximately an output of 300 car loads 4 year, with a capacity of 450 car loads. A brick yard had been Started on the location about 25 years ago and carried on until the new concern was organized, the latter taking over the Plant and enlarging the factory. The clay in this locality is mixed with limestone pebbles which have to be removed. There are various methods of doing this, the most successful of which is the washing process. As practiced here, this process was introduced into this country by M. C. Madsen, of Hutchinson. Mr. Madsen knew that a machine was being used in the Seanda- Navian countries, and In Germany, of the type he wanted, and after investigation and correspondence, he succeeded in purchasing in Germany the plans for building and manufacturing Such a machine in the United States, In accordance with these plans he had the moulds made, and built the machine which is Now used by this company, and which has proved a great success. The plant at Hutchinson makes use of five round, downdraft kilns, with artificial dryers and other modern machinery, and plans are made to increase the capacity. Tt has been possible With this clay to produce a very good drain tile and hollow

Wilding block, so that the production of brick has become a Secondary matter. The tile harden under moisture and are famed for their ability to withstand freezing, Analysis of the washed gray drift clay shows the following constituents And their proportions: silica, 48.25; alumina and iron oxides,

98.71. (See "Clays and Shales of Minnesota," page 126, Bulletin 1, of University of Minnesota, 1914). The present officers (1916) of the Hutchinson Brick & Tile Company are as follows: M. C. Madsen, president; W. E. Harrington, vicepresident; Walter Madsen, secretary and treasurer; H FH Ames and Frank Moore, directors, The concern is growing rapidly and now employs about 26 men.

John A. Newstrom, founder of the Lester Prairie Roller Mills, and now a business man of Minneapolis, was born in Sweden, and was there reared. In 1878 he came to the United States, and engaged in farming near Watertown, Carver county, Minn., where he remained until 1883. Then he came to Bergen township, this county, and located on a farm where he continued his agricultural operations. During these years he was an extensive raiser of grain, and this brought to his mind the possibilities of the flouring industry in this region, Consequently in 1890, he started a mill at Lester Prairie. In 1891 he took his brother, Charles F., into the firm, and in 1908, his son, William A., became a member. In 1894 the mill was left in charge of Charles F. and John Sandy, John Sandy retiring in 1908, and Mr. Newstrom moved to Minneapolis, where he deals in wholesale flour, and also being interested in the shoe business. He married Helen Johnson, of Watertown, Minn., and has a family of four sons and three daughters, all of whom live in Minnesota. Mr, Newstrom is also deputy assessor of the city of Minneapolis, which position he has held since 1905. He is an influential member of the Augustana Lutheran ehurch in Minneapolis.

William A. Newstrom, secretary of the Lester Prairie Roller Mills, was born in Bergen township, this county, Dec. 1, 1885, son of John A. and Helen (Johnson) Newstrom. In 1894 his folks moved to Minneapolis where he was brought up and educated in the public schools until 1904 when he took up an academic course at Augustana College in Rock Island, il., where he served on several athletic teams and fraternities; was employed for two years as railroad clerk for the Great Northern railroad, after leaving school, In 1906 he went to Spokane, Wash., and became interested with the Greenough Brothers in the wholesale mercantile business. Two years later, in 1908, he sold his holdings in Spokane, and returned to Lester Prairie where he has since been located. He and his uncle, Charles F., have the active management of the mills, and do a large business in flour and feed and feed grinding- "Lester Prairie Best," their leading brand, is well known, and is in high favor with all housewives who have used it. Most all flour being sold locally and to surrounding towns. Mr. Newstrom's financial holdings include stock in the Lester

Prairie State Bank and in the Franklin Avenue State Bank of Minneapolis, also has interest in Kannabe county land. His fraternal relations are with the local Astra Lodge, No. 240, A. F, & A. M,, in which he is treasurer. Mr. Newstrom was tar. ried June 8, 1915, to Esther Jensen, of Hutchinson, a graduate of Hutchinson high school, class of 1912, and normal department, 1913. She taught school for two years in McLeod county and is a daughter of Soren K. and Christina Jensen, retired farmers of Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Newstrom are prominent members of the community social life and have numerous friends throughout this part of the county.

Simon Martens, who is successfully operating a 240-acre farm in sections 13 and 14, Lynn township, was born on the old farm in section 22, this township, November 7, 1870. He is a son of George, Sr., and Wilhelmina (Wendt) Martens, and 4 grand-son of Joseph and Mary (Wienke) Martens, natives of Germany, in which country the grandfather, Joseph, died Many years ago, George Martens, Sr,, who was born in Brandenberg, West Prussia, was a mason by trade. Coming to the United States in 1864, he first located in Dundee, Ill., where

© remained for a year. He then settled in Carver county, Minn., Where he farmed for two years, after which he came to Lynn township, MeLeod county, buying 160 acres in section 27 from W, W, Pendergast, for which he paid $3.00 an acre. Since that year, 1867, he has lived on this farm. In 1894 he owned

0 aeres. His first house was built from slough grass, thatched, with clay floor, the interior plastered with clay. It Was 16 x 30 feet, with clay chimney. He began his farming °perations with an ox team and lived in that house three years. Then he built a log house, 20 x 30, with thatched roof, residing in it until 1881, in which year he built a frame house,

© Same size. At the time he settled in the township there Were but six other families in it. He and his neighbors were obliged to do their trading at Carver and Chaska, it taking a Week to make the trip with ox team. He hauled wheat to Chaska at 35 cents per bushel and oats at 15 cents. Wood Was Procured from about six miles north of Hutchinson. The first year Mr. Martens raised potatoes, the second year seven Acres of Wheat, which he cut with a cradle. He cut 80 loads of hay with a scythe, his wife raking it. George Martens, Sr., Was married, September 13, 1864, in Dundee, Tl., to Wilhelmma Wendt, who was born in Brandenberg, West Prussia, May 2, 1843, She was a daughter of John and Mary (Krey) Wendt, her father being a German farmer who came to the United tates in 1864 and who lived with his son-in-law, Mr. Martens, "Until his death in 1878. Mrs. Mary Krey Wendt died in Ger- Many in 1855, The children of George, Sr., and Wilhelmina

Martens were: William J., a farmer in Lynn township; Mary, wite of Karl Plath, a farmer of Lynn township; Simon, subject of this sketch; John, who died in infancy; George J., who is farming in Lynn township; and Anna, wife of Julius Zipf, a farmer of this township, Simon Martens in his boyhood attended the country schools and resided on the old homestead until reaching the age of 23 years. He then pought 160 acres where he now lives and which farm has since been his home. He has made a number of improvements, which have increased the value of his property, in 1906 building an eight-room frame house, In 1901 he built a substantial frame barn, with stone basement, 30 x 70 feet ground dimensions. He raises graded Holstein cattle, having 40 head and milking 25. There is a grove of two and a half acres on his farm and also a good orchard, Mr. Martens was married, June 22, 1893, to Wilhelmina Plath, who was born in Dundee, Illinois, January 19, 1871, daughter of Fred and Frederika (Wollert) Plath. Her fathey, a retired farmer, 73 years old, now living in Hutchinson, came to MeLeod county from Illinois in 1886. His wife, Mrs. Marten's mother, died of pneumonia, Jan. 24, 1917, leaving her husband, seven children and 33 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Martens have four children: Ida, Minnie, Rose and Alfred, all living at home. The family are members of the German Lutheran church,

George J. Martens, Jr., proprietor of a profitable farm in section 27, Lynn township, McLeod county, was born on this farm, which is the old family homestead, October 23, 1874, a son of George, Sr., and Wilhelmina (Wendt) Martens. George Martens, Sr., was born in Brandenberg, West Prussia, October 30, 1838. In his native land he was a mason. He came to the United States in 1864, staying one year in Dundee, Ill, Then, coming to Minnesota, he rented a farm for two years in Carver county. Later he bought 160 acres in section 27, Lynn township from W, W. Pendergast, paying $3.00 an acre. This was in 1867 and he has ever since remained on the farm. In 1894 he owned 500 acres. His first house was built from slough grass, thatched, with clay floor, the interior being plastered with clay. It was 16 x 30 feet, with a clay chimney. Tn that house he lived three years, his first farming operations being earried on with an ox team. He next built a log house, 20 * 30, with thatched root and resided in it till 1881, when it gave place to a frame house, 20 x 30 feet. There were but six families in Lynn township at the time he came. They were obliged to do their trading at Carver and Chaska, it taking 4 week to make the trip with ox team. Mr. Martens hauled wheat to Chaska at 35 cents, oats at 15 cents. He hauled wood from six miles north of Hutchinson. The first year he raised potatoes, the second year seven acres of wheat. He cut 80 loads of hay with a scythe, his wife raking it. Wheat Was cut with a cradle. George Martens, Sr., was married September 13, 1864, to Wilhelmina Wendt, who was born May 2, 1843, in Kietz, Lenzen, Germany. Her father, John Wendt, Who was a farmer in Germany, came to this country in 1864 and lived with his son-in-law, the subject of this sketch until his death in 1878. Her mother, whose maiden name was Mary Krey, died in Germany in 1855. The parents of George rtens, Sr, were Joseph and Mary (Wienke) Martens, the former of whom died in Germany when the son George was ut six months old. His mother, Mary Wienke Martens, died in 1856. The children of George, Sr., and Wilhelmina Martens were: William J., a farmer in Lynn township; Mary, wife of Car] Plath, a farmer of Lynn township; Simon, who is also farming in Lynn township; John, who died in 1877, at the age of four years and five months; George J., Jr., whose record will be given more fully in this article; and Anna, wife of Julius Ipf, a farmer of Lynn township. George J. Martens, Jr., the date of Whose birth has been already given, was brought up on the parental farm, which, after he became old enough, he managed for his father until 1900. He then bought the place, it Consisting then and now of 160 acres, and has since been in its cultivation and improvement, After the big yclone which caused so much damage, he erected a new barn 4nd all the other buildings, except the house and granery. This ®yclone destroped al This stacked grain and killed four horses. r. Martens raises graded Guernsey cattle, milking 14; he also raises Poland China and Duroc-Jersey hogs, as well as Buff lymouth Rock chickens. He has five hives of bees. He was Married July 14, 1899, to Mary Kaelke, who was born in Dundee, Mll., September 15, 1881, a daughter of William and Mary Tuennig) Kaelke. Her father, who was a farmer in Lynn °wnship, died October 21, at the age of 61 years. Her mother Still (1915) resides in the home place, being now 60 years old. sins Mrs, George J, Martens, Jr., have been the parents birt children: Alma, residing at home; a son who died at hey: Laura, at home; Walter, who died October 14, 1912, aged three months and three days, and Mabel, at home. Mr. fone ens is one of the active and progressive farmers of his ' "nship and has prospered in his work. He has a good farm, n Interesting family and a comfortable home and is respected ¥ all who know him. i John J. Zumach, proprietor of Oaklawn Jersey Stock Farm Section 19, Hassan Valley township, was born in Wisconsin, Zn "ch 9, 1865, son of Fred and Henrietta Zumach. Fred Mach was born in Germany and after living in Wisconsin for a few years came in 1870 to Acoma township, McLeod county, Minn., where he farmed until 1895 when he moved to Hutchinson and died in 1897 at the age of seventy. John J. worked out until 1890 when he began farming for himself and rented a farm for a year. Then he bought 120 acres in Boon Lake township, Renville county, Minn., where he lived for seven years, next renting a farm in Acoma township for five years. He then bought 160 acres in section 19, Hassan Valley township where he now lives, He now owns 200 acres. He built a five-room two-story frame house in 1903, a barn, 46 by 66 in 1918, anda 14 by 30 siloin 1915. He raises five acres of alfalfa and 15 acres of clover every year, and has Jersey cattle of which twenty-nine are registered. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company at Hutchinson. Mr. Zumach mar ried Bertha Krienke, born in McLeod county, daughter of Gotlieb Krienke, born in 1830, a pioneer farmer near Winsted and his wife Augusta (Paul), born in 1834. Mr and Mrs. Zumach have five children: Louise, a student at the Minneapolis Northwestern Business College; Earl, a student at the Mankato Business College; Edna, a student in the Normal department of the Hutchinson high school; Adella, a student at the Hutchinson high school; and Clair, who is attending the country school. The family worship at the German Evangelical church.

William H. Maffett, a farmer and dairyman, operating 64 acres in section 8, Hutchinson township, was born in Harrison county, Ohio, February 7, 1854. His father, Adam Maffett, was a native of Ohio who moved to Mercer county, Il., about 1856 and afterwards resided there until his death at the age of 56 years in 1875, Adam Maffett married Eliza Jane Means, who, after his death became the wife of H. V. Bonniwell- She died in 1908 at the age of 77. By her first union with Mr. Maffett she was the mother of nine children, of whom the subject of this memoir was the fifth in order of birth. William H. Maffett began to earn his own living when he was 14 years of age, working out on farms at such jobs as he was able to do. In this way he acquired a knowledge of agriculture and dairying, which he afterwards put to good account when he began farming for himself in Mercer county. He remained there until 1880 and then went to Gibbon, Neb., where he spent two years. At the end of that time, coming te McLeod county, Minn., he purchased a farm near the city of Hutchinson. He sold it later and bought his present farm in 1910. This location, situated on the north bank of Hook Lake, is 4 well known summer resort, provided with picnie grounds an cottages, and with fine boating, bathing and fishing facilities- Mr. Maftett's place is well improved, his barn, a frame struct- ure, 24 by 36, having been built in 1912. He keeps graded Jersey and Guernsey cattle, milking seven, and also raises Plymouth Rock chickens, Industrious and persevering, he has already advanced far on the road to success and is recognized as one of the Prosperous farmers of this township. Mr. Maffett was married February 22, 1877, to Hannah Jackson, of Mercer county, Ill., a daughter of John and Sarah (Shields) Jackson, farming people of that county. Her father was one of the hardy adventurers who made the long and dangerous journey by team overland to California in 1849 in quest of gold and whom have since been generally referred to as "Forty-niners," Mr. and Mrs. Maffett have had eight children: Hattie, who died at the age of 22 years; Glenn, a resident of Boise City, Ida.; Mabel, who died at the age of 10; Edna, who died at the age of five years; Myrtle, wife of George Pierce, a farmer of Acoma township; Floyd, residing at home; Grace, wife of George

0. L. Day, head of the firm of O. L. Day & Co., grocers and Confectioners, of Lester Prairie, was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., July 14, 1854, a son of Lyman and Cornelia §. (McEwen) Day. He was educated in the common schools and at Pottsdam N ormal School, after which he learned the tinner's trade, Coming to Hutchinson, Minn., in 1875, he opened a hardware Store in 1877, in company with J. E. Lawson, under the Style of Day & Lawson, which association lasted ten years,

® then sold and went to Medicine Lodge, Kan., where for ten Years he conducted a drug store. He came to Lester Prairie in the fall of 1895 and opened a drug store here, which he sold in

®aler in groceries, confectionery, ice cream, soda water, cigars *Nd tobacco, His former partner, J. E. Lawson, became a Member of the firm in November, 1915, In February, 1916, he Moved into the Weise and Kuhlman building, a modern brick 5 ructure, with room, 22 x 66, two stories and basement. The ©oncern has an up-to-date store, keeps a full and fresh stock on

4nd and js doing an excellent business, Mr. Day was married December 26, 1878, to Celia A. Chapin, of Westville Center, N. ~» daughter of Solon B. and Adeline (Dustin) Chapin, her father being a merchant, Mr. and Mrs, Day, are the parents of ne child, a son, Herbert L,, born July 7, 1880, at Hutchinson.

inson township, owning and operating a farm in sections 18 and 7, was born in Covington, Ky., March 19, 1856. He is a son of James and Ellen (Sheerin) Kane, the former of whom was born in County Cork, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1847, settling first in Cincinnati, whence in 1852 he removed to North Vernon, Ind. He was married to Ellen Sheerin, of County Limerick, Ireland, about 1840. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, 6th Indiana Infantry and served over four years in the Civil war, taking part in the battles of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain, and being wounded. After the war he returned to North Vernon, Ind., where he died in June, 1904, at the age of 88 years. His wife died about 1875 at the age of 59. Their seven children were: John, who died in a hospital at Nashville, Tenn., from a wound received at the battle of Shiloh, he being a member of the same company as his father; Patrick, a farmer at North Vernon, Ind.; Mary, who married James Wilds, of Scipio, Ind., and died at the age of 30 years; James, who died at the age of 35; Edward, whose name appears at the head of this article; Ellen, who is the widow of a Mr. Wilds and lives in Indianapolis, and Michael, who is deceased, Edward Kane remained at home with his parents until 1882, 'Then, at the age of 26, he came to Hutchinson and entered the employ of Patrick Fallon, a farmer of Hutchinson township, for whom he worked one year. In the same year he married and bought his present place, which he has cleared and fully improved, the improvements including a full system of tile drainage. The residence, a neat, modern, two-story frame structure, was built in 1897, taking the place of the old house, which was 4 small frame building, 14 x 22 feet, of two rooms only. At the time when he started Mr. Kane had no wagon or plow, and but one team of horses and two cows, In addition to his neat and commodious residence, he now has a fine frame barn, 40 x 70 x 18 feet in dimensions and fitted with modern equipment. Mr. Kane has two acres of his farm planted in alfalfa, a crop with which he has been very successful, last year receiving the second premium from the express station. He is engaged in dairying, with mixed grades of stock and also raises Poland, China hogs. November 27, 1882, Mr. Kane married Mary Jane Fallon, daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Connelly) Fallon, farming people of Hutchinson township. He and his wife have eight children: Agnes, who married Anthony Rogers, a lumber dealer, and resides in Minneapolis; Thomas E., proprietor of a general store at Redstone, Mont.,; James and Ambrose, residing at home; Theresa, who holds an industrial position in Minneapolis; Leo and Joseph, who live with their parents. The family are members of the Catholic church, which Mr. Kane served ag treasurer three years. He is a stockholder in the

Edward Hutch farm and, as a public spirited citizen, has performed his share of public duty, having served three years on the township board and two years of school district No. 44, Frank M. Senescall, manager of the lumber yard of the Interior Lumber Company, of Stewart, Minn., was born at Pine Bend, Dakota county, Minn., September 2, 1872, son of William and Eda Mary (Mayo) Seneseall. The father, William Senescall, was born at Stoke Lodge, Lincolnshire, England, March 28, 1827, his parents being Robert and Elizabeth (Northing) Senescall, natives of the same shire or county, On March 17, 1849, he embarked with his sister Louise for America, to join a sister, Mary Chadwick, who was then residing in ew York state. Two sisters and two brothers, Robert, John, Ann, and Hlizabeth were left in England, where they spent their lives, William first found work at Montgomery, N. Y., Subsequently going from that place to Jackson, Mich., where he engaged in the livery and dray business and was thus oceu- Died until 1853. January 21, 1851, he was married, in Jackson, to Eda Mary Mayo, who was born in Washtenaw county, Mich., May 26, 1832, a daughter of William and Sarah (Plant) Mayo. In 1853 they came with their first child, William, to Minnesota, locating at Pine Bend, Dakota county, where Mr. Senescall preempted 160 acres of land, being one of the earliest settlers ere. His property was part prairie land and part timber and on it he built a log house, in which all his children, save Wiliam, were born, He had nothing when he arrived here and Was obliged to go to St. Paul by canoe for supplies. An ox and a cow constituted his first team and his wife spun wool to make clothes for the family. August 8, William Senescall enlisted in Company F, Hatch's Battalion of Minnesota Cavalry 8nd served as a veterinary surgeon until April 26, 1866, when © Was mustered out and honorably discharged. His command Was not sent South but was engaged in the campaign against Indians, and he was present at New Ulm when the leaders of the murderous savages were hung. In 1880, after working WJ ear as fancy stockman for Folette Brothers, of Hastings, illiam Senescall came with his wife and family to McLeod County, He had thoroughly cleared his farm in Dakota county and had added 80 acres to his original allotment. Now settl- Ing at Stewart, he soon became one of the leading citizens in that, Vicinity. He was on friendly terms with the Indians, whom © always treated well, and at the time of the outbreak neither © nor his family were injured or attacked, though on more t 4 One occasion they were badly frightened. They lived M a little shack under the hill, and on one oeeasion when the Ndiang appeared, Mrs. Senesceall, her husband being away cutting wood, seized her eldest son, William, and hid behind a log pig pen. William peeked out and hallooed ''Whoop," and the Indians heard him and laughed heartily, but did not molest them. Another time, on returning home from a neighbors and approaching her house, she heard the sounds of a loud dispute and on entering discovered her husband, with his back to the pork barrel, talking to two squaws, who were insisting on having some pork. Mrs. Senescall soon got rid of them as she had learned to talk some Indian. Mr, Senescall served his township on the school board and otherwise as a public official. He bought the hotel at Stewart, formerly known as the Stewart House, of Wood Harrington and ran it for about 12 years, finally selling out the place and business to Mr. Hoyt and retiring to Glencoe. Besides helping to get the first school started at Stewart, he was one of the founders of the creamery there. At Glencoe he kept a line of fancy stock horses. He died at the home of his son Frank M., in Stewart, August 9, 1911. His wife died in Glencoe, November 26, 1899. Their children were: William H., of Hutchinson; George, who died in infancy ; John, who died in Hastings at the age of 26 years; Robert, a farmer and veterinary surgeon, living near Hamil; James, who practiced veterinary surgery at Ortonville, where he died in May, 1915; May E., residing in Minneapolis; Fred, a carpenter and contractor, of Delano, Minn.; and Frank M., of Stewart. Frank M. Seneseall acquired his early education in a log school house in Dakota county, then attended school at Hastings and afterwards the first school established at Stewart. At the age of 18 years he went to Hutchinson and began an apprenticeship to the machinist's trade, remaining: there one year. Then returning home, he worked in the hotel for his father for about a year, after which he engaged in carpenter work, soon becoming a contractor and builder, his work in this line embracing the most of the better buildings of Stewart. After being thus occupied until 1904, he turned his attention to building elevators until 1907, for two years subsequently being in the employ of the Milwaukee railroad. March 9, 1909, he took charge of the lumber yard of the Interior Lumber Company, at Stewart, and has since held that position, having proved himself a capable man and gained the confidence of his employers, In 1893 Mr, Senescall married Anna Hoeft, who was born in Hoopeston, Ill, a daughter of Claud and Anna Hoeft. Her parents, who were early settlers in Brookfield, Renville county, are both now deceased. 'The father died in that county and his widow subsequently became the wife of August Rennow, who now lives in St. Paul, she, however, died in Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Senescall have four children: Genevieve M. and Ruth I., who are attending college; Norwal E. and Loniel C, All reside at home. Mr. Senescall ha®

Dr. John L. Walker, veterinary surgeon, who during the last eight years has built up an excellent practice in Hutchinson, Minn., was born in this city, March 1, 1880, son of James and Mary (White) Walker. His father was a native of Canada, from which country he came with his parents in 1853, they Settling in Sumter township, McLeod county, where James Walker was engaged in farming until 1905. His death took place in 1912. His wife, who was a native of St. Paul, Minn., also died in that year - in the month of March. Their three children were: Harry, manager of the State Elevator at Hutchinson; John L., subject of this sketch, and Maude, who married Edward Valker, of Boise City, Idaho, where she now lives. John

» Walker was given a country school education and then went to work on his father's farm, where he remained until 1900. He then began studying veterinary science under Dr. H. C. Lyon, Minnesota State Veterinary at Hutchinson. In 1908 he began practice for himself and by continued study and patient "pplication to his profession he has achieved a decided success.

is a man who takes a practical interest in the welfare of the fommunity in which he resides and is popular among his fellow citizens. On February 17, 1910, Dr. Walker was married to Mattie Phillips, of Hutchinson, a daughter of Edward and Rose Phillips. Her father now resides with her, her mother eing deceased. He was for many years a farmer near Appleton, Minn., retiring several years ago, since which time he has Made his home with his daughter. He and his wife had five children: Mary, who married a Mr. Newcomb and died in September, 1915; Mattie, now Mrs, Dr. Walker; Thomas, a resident of Minnesota; Harry, residing in Washington; and Ben- Jamin, who lives in South Dakota. Dr. and Mrs. Walker have two children: Dorothy Rosemary, born April 6, 1911, and Nina M., born November 17, 1912.

utchinson, Minn., is a native of this county, having first seen the light of day in Acoma township, November 24, 1875, His Parents were William and Minnie (Albright) Heller, both born in Germany, who came to MeLeod county in 1856, settling on a

60-a¢re tract in Acoma township. Here they patiently endured all the hardships of pioneer life in the hope of some day attaining a reasonable competence. Two large oak trees under which William Heller slept during the first night on his

Omestead are still atanding, and the farm is now owned by his "on Charles. In 1876 the father built a house of native timber, Which ig Still in use. In early days William Heller had to haul his crops to St. Paul and Carver. At the time of the Indian troubles in 1862, he fled with his family to the stockade at Hutchinson, where they remained in safety for a month or so, He died in 1898 after a long career of steady industry, which, however, was not without its reward. His wife, who still survives him, resides in Hutchinson. She is a member of the German Lutheran church, as was also Mr. Heller. Their childyen were: Amelia, now Mrs. C. ©. Nisse, of Acoma township; Martha, deceased; William, who died in infancy; Alvina, wife of G. F. Lock, of Hutchinson, and Charles J., whose name forms the caption of this article. Charles J, Heller finished his school days in Hutchinson, to which place his father had moved in 1890. In 1908 he entered the employ of the Exchange Elevator, which name was later changed to the Pacific Elevator. By close attention to hig duties he subsequently rose from a subordinate position to that of manager, which he now holds. As a business man he ig well known and popular, having a good reputation for fair, straightforward dealing and promptness in attending to customers, He was married November 18, 1902, to Helen Juergens, who was born in Hutchinson, October 7, 1875, daughter of Frederick and Mary (Witte) Juergens. Her parents were natives of Germany. The father, a blacksmith, followed his trade in Hutchinson for a number of years until 1877, then lived on his farm near town for three years and afterwards returned to Hutchinson, where he died. He was a Republican in politics and a member of the German Lutheran church. His wife is still living and resides in Hutchinson, Their children were as follows: Mary, who married a Mr. Harding and resides in the state of Washington; Frank, deceased; Henry, who lives in New York City; Carl, and Anna, deceased; Emma, residing in New York City, and Helen, wife of Mr. Heller. Mr. and Mrs. Heller have one child, Lida, who was born March 24, 1906.

Charles Riel was born Oct. 8, 1877, in Washington county, Minn., son of Herman and Mary (Kossow) Riel. He received his early education in the district school of his locality and grew up on the home farm in Collins township. In time he took charge of the home place and now resides there. He started with eighty acres and has increased his holdings to 120 acres and carries on diversified farming. He raises considerable fruit and specializes in Holstein cattle. He is a member of Lake Addie Lodge, No. 78, I. O. O. F., of Brownton. Mr. Riel was married Dee, 19, 1906, to Cora Campbell, born in Lake City, Minn., February 24, 1878, daughter of Archibald and Mary (White) Campbell. Her father was a native of Scotland and came to the United States when a boy of twelve. He served in the Civil war and died when Mrs. Riel was six years of age

William A. Piehl Family And Residence

William August Piehl, a prominent farmer of Round Grove township, was born in Fond du Lac county, Wis., May 25, 1863, 8on of Frederick and Eva (Schlief) Piehl, both natives of Prussia, Germany. Frederick Piehl left Germany with his parents, John Piehl, a shoemaker, and Dorothy Piehl, when about twenty-one years of age and came to the United States by Sailing vessel, being about three months on the water. They located in Fon du Lac county, Wis., and engaged in farming on a tract of timber land. They cleared the farm using oxen and a home made wagon and here John Piehl lived until his death, about 1873. Eighteen children had been born to these Parents of whom eight lived to grow to maturity and came with them from Germany. Frederick was the oldest child and receiv« ed his education in Germany. When they came to the United States he remained with his parents for a time and then martried and rented a farm, Later he bought a farm in Fond du Lac county on which he built a log house and farmed with oxen, In 1878 he moved to Home township, Brown county and located on 4 tract of 160 acres of land and engaged in farming. After four years he moved to another farm a mile further south and after a few years came to Mcleod county locating in Collins township, Two years later he bought 160 acres of land in section 4, Round Grove township. It was all wild land. Here he built 4 frame house and other necessary farm buildings and farmed for a few years. He retired to Brownton where he died at the age of seventy-three years, He was a member of the Evanelical Association and was one of the first members of the church in Wisconsin, There were eleven children in the family ; Amelia, William, Fred, Sarah, Irvin, John, Catherine, ary, Charles, Gusta, and Martha. William A. received his education in the district school of his locality in Fond du Lac ounty, Wis., and grew to manhood on the farm. He was four. teen years of age when the family moved to Minnesota. When

Wenty-six years of age he set out for himself on his present Place in section 8, Round Grove township, He began with flighty acreg and built a small unplastered house, 12 by 14. It 4S since been replaced by a modern dwelling and the early straw Shed for the stock has been replaced by a good aub- Stantial barn. He has increased his holdings to 240 acres in this tract and 150 acres in Collins township. He has a fine SYove and orchard. He raises good stock, having Shorthorn Cattle, Poland China swine and Percheron horses. He hag held township offices, having been assessor for a year, a member of the township board for thirteen years and the present chair- man, and a member of the school board for twenty-two years. Mr. Piehl was married Nov. 26, 1889, to Kate Brandal, born Nov. 1, 1868, in Dodge county, Wis., daughter of Michael and Kate (Biel) Brandal, both natives of Bavaria, Germany, where they were married, They came to the United States by sailing vessel being many weeks on the way and located in Dodge county, Wis., where they engaged in farming. They lived in a log cabin and farmed with oxen. Later they moved to Home township, Brown county, Minn., where they secured 216 acres of land and where they spent the remainder of their lives. There were thirteen children in the family: Solomon, Frank, Margaret, John, Caroline, Kate, Wilhelmina, Mary, Anna, Bertha, Joseph, Michael, deceased, and Christine. The family faith was that of the Catholic church. Mr, and Mrs. Pieh] have had twelve children: Henry A., who died at the age of eight years; Joseph, on the farm in Collins township; Emma, Mrs. Fred Boliman, of Round Grove township; Erbin; Mamie, a teacher; Cora; Lona; William, Roy, Katie, Hazel and Michael. The family worship at the Congregational church.

Frank H, Nutter, 2 farmer of Round Grove township was born in New Hampshire, April 10, 1860, son of James and Ruth (Chesley) Nutter, James was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Dec. 5, 1825, being the son of William and Hannah (Norris) Nutter. His father, William, was born in Barnstead, New Hampshire, son of John Nutter, a veteran of the Revolutionary war. The family have always been farmers. John had the following children: John, William, Eliphalet and James. William was a captain of the volunteers who were in training during the Revolutionary war. He had thirteen children: John, Augustus William, James, Rebecca, Abigail, Francis, Josephine, Elizabeth, Hannah, Jane, and Ellen, twins, and Harriet. Jane died when quite young. The Norris family came to America in the Mayflower and date back to ancient times in England. In 1311 Sir Henry Norreys, by his marriage with Joan, daughter of Sir Henry Molyneau, acquired the manor of Speke in Lancashire, England. Thomas Norreys, of Speke, was father of Nicholas Norreys, esquire of Tarleton, His son, Nicholas Norreys was followed by Nicholas, of Midlework, born in 1633. Then came his son Henry Norris, the name taking its modern form. Nicholas Norris lived in New Hampshire in 1663. His son was Moses, father of James. James was father of Moses. Moses was father of Joseph and Joseph was father of Hannah Norris, who married William Nutter, grandfather of the subject of this sketch. James Nutter was the only one of his family to come west. He had married Ruth Chesley, born in Barnstead, New Hampshire, Jan., 1827, daughter of George and Sally (Collins) Chesley, farmers. Mr. Ches~ ley was a captive in the Revolutionary war. He was killed in an accident when he was fifty years of age. James and his wife left with five children: George, now of Beach, North Dakota; Edgar, Frank, now on the home place; Augusta, and Anna. Charlotte was born in Minnesota. They located in Minnesota in the winter of 1863-4 in Mantorville, Olmsted county, and worked that winter in cutting wood. The next Spring a team was bought and a farm rented. The following year Mr. Nutter secured 160 acres of land in gection 10, Round Grove township, McLeod county, built a shack, 12 by 14, and 4 barn covered with straw. He moved up from Mantorville with his ox team and an old lynch pin wagon. In the early days he went to Koneska in Rich Valley township to mill and the nearest market was at New Auburn. He was prominent in the affairs of the township and held all the offices except that of justice of the peace. He was the first township clerk and Was one of the organizers and namers of the township. It was given its name from the natural grove on the shore of Round Grove lake, sometimes called Stewart lake. He helped organize the district school and served on the board, He remained on this place about fifteen years and then returned to New Hamp- Shire where he settled in Pittsfield, giving the farm to his son, Frank. He remained in the east nutil about three years ago When he returned to the old homestead in Minnesota until his death Jan, 26, 1916. His wife died in 1883. They are both buried in Stewart cemetery, Frank H. received his schooling in the houses before there was any school house and grew to Manhood on his father's farm. He made many improvements, built a large barn, 48 by 112 and a silo 16 by 36. He has added to his holdings so that now he owns 300 acres. He has fen a member of the township board and served as chairman for four years. He has been a member of the school board Tor the past twelve years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Stewart, No, 229. Mr. Nutter was maried, June 24, 1903, to Mary Baliman, born in Wabasha, Minn., Feb. 9, 1971, daughter of Edward and Mary (Graner) Baliman. Mr. and Mrs, N utter have four children James G., Mabel B., Francis L., and Herbert Norris. Mrs, Nutter is a member of the Eastern Star at Brownton and of the Royal Neighbors of Stewart. The family worship at the Congregational church. Edward aliman was born in Switzerland, Oct. 6, 1836, and his wife Was born in Germany, Oct. 16, 1835, They were married in Wabasha county, Nov. 30, 1861. Edward was the only child of Francis and Mary Baliman, natives of Switzerland. His mother died and his father married a second time. By this Marriage there were four children, Edward was the only one Come to the United States. At the age of fifteen years he left home and went to France and from there went to the United States in 1855. In 1857 he came to Towa and in 1859 to Wabasha, Minn., where he remained until 1881 and where he served as pastmaster. He worked in the lumber yards and farmed. He came to McLeod county in 1881 and located on a farm of 160 acres in section 18, Round Grove township. His wife died Sept. 30, 1910. There were three children, living, in the family: Mary, Jennie, Fred F. and one who died in infancy. Mr. Edward Baliman died, Feb. 15, 1916.

Robert C. Nieno, representative of the New York Life Insurance Company, at Hutchinson, Minn., was born in the state of Iowa, March 27, 1891, a son of Fred and Caroline (Miller) Nieno. He is a grandson, on the paternal side of August Nieno, a native of Germany who came to America in 1858 and settled in Watertown, Wis., where he was engaged in farming until 1874. He then moved to Mitchell county, Iowa, and farmed there until 1892, when he came to McLeod county, Minn., locating in Hassan Valley township, where he operated a farm until his death in 1898, at the age of 64 years. The maiden name of his wife was Minnie Wasco. Fred Nieno, father of the subject of the sketch, was born in Watertown, Wis., July 4, 1862. He began farming in Ohio in 1883 and remained there until 1895, when he bought 160 acres of land in Section 20, Hassan Valley township, McLeod county, Minn. He has since increased the size of his farm to 240 acres, and has made some important improvements on the property, in 1901 building an eight-room frame house with full basement and supplied with furnace. In 1908 he built a barn, 40 x 60 feet. He has a three-acre orchard and a grove of one acre. He raises graded Holstein sattle, ships half a carload of swine to market every year and specializes in Rhode Island Red chickens. Aside from his farm and dairy enterprises, he is a stoekholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Hutchinson. For two years he has served as township overseer. February 10, 1883, Fred Nieno married Caroline Miller, daughter of Christian C. and Dorothea (Krambeck) Miller. The father came to the United States from Germany in 1855, settling in Columbus, Wis., whenee, in 1867, he went to lowa, his death taking place in that state, February 6, 1901, when he was 84 years old. His wife died in 1886 at the age of 56 years. They had three children: Metha, residing at home; Robert, subject of this sketch, and Lulu, who died February 19, 1907 at the age of 11. Robert C. Nieno, after attending the Hutchinson schools, became a student at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, where he was graduated in 1911. He subsequently resided at home until the summer of 1915. On October 10th of that year he became agent for the New York Life Insurance Company, at

Hutchinson, which position he still retains. Mr. Nieno married Hilma Estensen, of Gaylord, Minn., daughter of Louis Gaylord. Mr. Nieno is a member o fthe German Lutheran Church and of the Union Club of Hutchinson.

George Kiesler, agent for the Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railroad, at Hutchinson, Minn,, was born in Mankato, Blue Earth county,Minn., September 18, 1871, He is a son of Fred G. Kiesler, a native of Germany who came to the United States at the age of 20 years, locating in Hutchinson, Minn., in 1878 and engaging in the grocery and hotel business until his death at the age of 70 in 1892. Mrs. Dorothy Kiesler, mother of the subject of this sketch, lives at Waseca, Minn., with her daughter, Mrs. H. G. Blanchard, being now 65 years old. George Kiesler learned the business of railroad agent in Hutchinson, beginning in 1889 and subsequently serving at Lakeville, St, Louis Park, Hopkins and Lake Minnetonka. He fame to Hutchinson in July, 1902 and has since been stationed here. The Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul railway came to Hutchinson about 1882, the present buildings being erected about that time. The first agent was C. E. Gillette, his suefessors being P. H. White, C. W. Dunlap, E. S. Kay and the Subject of this sketch, George Kiesler. The first conductor was

PB, Kinney ; the present one, Dick Buckley. Mr. Kiesler has Served on the Hutchinson council one year; he is a member of © Masonic order and the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

r. Kiesler married Nan Moreland, of Hutchinson, daughter of James Moreland, a farmer of Hassan Valley town- Ship, Her mother's maiden name was Rollins. Mr, and Mrs. George Kiesler are the parents of two children: Warren, who 8 a clerk in the Hutchinson postoflice, and Gayle, who holds Position of assistant to his father. Two other children

'S Parents were Herman and Mary (Sehultz) Bublitz, the Ather being now a retired farmer, residing at Olivia, Renville county, Minn. Arthur E. Bublitz located in Olivia, Minn,, in ree years he bought his present shop in 1914 and has since "one a steady and growing business. He is an industrious and reliable citizen and a member of the German Lutheran Church. Ir. Bublitz married, June 4, 1914, Minnie Ziemer, who was born January 19, 1298

Joseph Trombley, 4 retired farmer of Stewart, was born in Canada, Feb, 10, 1843, son of Joseph and Nora (Forcier) Trombley. Joseph Trombely, Sr. was the son of Manuel Trombley. Joseph Trombley left Canada and brought his family to Rutland county Vt., where he became a jobber for coal and wood, There were eight children in the family : Joseph, Jenny, Nora, Zeb, Andrew, Mary, Peter and Sam. Joseph grew to manhood in Vermont. After his marriage he took up the jobbing work with his father. In 1869 he moved westward with Fred Forcier and secured a homestead of eighty acres in Grafton township Sibley county, Minn., being the third settler there. Here he began farming, built a dugout which was later replaced by a better house, built a rude straw barn for the stock and endured all the hardships of the early pioneer, experienced the grasshopper plague, ete. The nearest market and milling places were at New Auburn and Hutchingon. As time passed improvements were made and another eighty acres added, In 1911 he moved to Stewart and retired from active work. Mr. Trombley was married Feb. 10, 1865 in New York to Phebe Wood born in Canada, Nov. 16, 1845, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Wood, both natives of Canada. In 1848 they moved to New York state and engaged in farming in Ticonderoga county. There were eight children in the family: Margaret, Joseph, Anthony, Phebe, Julia, Sarah, Mary and David. Mr. and Mrs. Trombley have the following children: Victorine, now deceased, Clarence, Napoleon, Nora, Peter, Emma, Philanda, Mary, and two who died in infancy. Feb. 10, 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Trombley celebrated their golden anniversary. At the same time their lifelong friends, Fred Forcier and wife also celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The family faith is that of the Catholic church of Stewart.

Ferdinand Hochsprung, a prosperous farmer of Round Grove township, was born in Dodge county, Wis., Jan. 5, 1868, son of William and Fredericka (Waskow) Hochsprung. William was born in Pomerania, Germany, Oct. 24, 1844, son of William, 2 farmer of Germany and was the second oldest of seven children: Fred, William, Albert, August, Wilhelmina, Ernestina and Henrietta. He came to the United States in 1867, with his wife and one child, coming by sailing vessel and was four weeks on the way. He located in Milwaukee, Wis., where he remained one year and then moved to the neighborhood ot Watertown, Wis., where he engaged in farming and wood cute ting. In 1873 he came to MeLeod county with his wife and five children: Wilhelmina, Anna, Ferdinand, Louisa and Bertha- They came with horse team and covered wagon being four weeks on the trip and drove to the home of Chas. Moss of Pen® township. Mr. Hochsprung then took a homestead of wild prairie land of eighty acres in section 23, Round Grove town- Ship and built a frame shack into which he moved with his family, living in the wagon until the shack was finished. The horses were sold and oxen bought. The nearest milling place was at New Auburn and he also drove to Glencoe to sell wheat and buy lumber, He had brought with him from Wisconsin three cows and a drove of fifteen sheep. In time, however, the sheep wandered away and were lost. His wife spun the Wool into yarn and made caps and mittens and even sold some of the yarn. The stock were sheltered in a rude straw covered Shed, As time passed a grove was set out and good buildings erected. Mr. Hochsprung retired to Brownton and died there in April, 1910. He was a member of the school board and helped organize the school district. He was one of the first members of the Lutheran church of Penn and helped build the church 4nd also was a prominent church member at Brownton where he was a trustee for many years. He was married to Frederica askow, born in Pomerania, Germany, April 20, 1844. Four children were born in Minnesota: Gusta, William, Arnelia and \ddie, Ferdinand Hochsprung received his education in the district school of his neighborhood in McLeod county and grew UP on the home farm. He engaged in farming for himself in Section 1 Round Grove township, securing 160 acres of land. © set: out a grove and erected good buildings. He carries on Seneral farming and raises Durham cattle, Chester White 8Wine and a good grade of horses. He is a member of the Browntony Creamery Co, and is one of the directors, He is a Member of the Lutheran church at Brownton and has held the Olice of trustee. Mr. Hochsprung was united in marriage Oct. 3, 1901, at Brownton to Martha Groth, born in Dodge County, Wis,, August 28, 1876, daughter of William and Eliza Groth, both natives of Pomerania, Germany. William roth was born Sept. 17, 1848, and his wife was born Dec. » 1850 and married in Dodge county, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. ochsprung have had the following children, Louis, an adopted Wu.Was born March 8, 1904; Cordia, born Oct. 21, 1906; villian, born Oct. 27, 1911; Walter, born April 10, 1913, and +<© Who died in infaney, and Theola, died Dec. 1, 1914, _enry J. Eickmann, a leading business man of Glencoe, Minn., for many years prominently connected with the Hickmann Brewery, was born in Scott county, Minn., April 1, 1856, 4 son of Henry and Frances (Wunsch) Eickmann. His pareats were both natives of Germany, which country the father left about 1850, when he was 27 years old. After a voyage of , Weeks in a sailing-vessel, he reached America and went to * Louis, Where he found work driving team for a butcher shop and was thus occupied for one year. His wife who, like himself, was a native of Westfallen, Germany, had come to this country on the same vessel, and they were married in St. Louis. In 1853 they came to Minnesota, settling in Seott county, Taking up a homestead, they built a log house with bark roof, The first year they had no oxen and were unable to break or plow the land, but with hand and grub hoe they scratched the surface and planted a few crops under the trees. The next year Mr. Hickmann procured an ox-team and began in earnest the work of improving his farm. He soon built a second log house, larger than the first, and also a log barn, and continued to work and improve his property until in course of time he was able to erect a modern brick house with a good frame barn. He kept a number of cows and gradually increased his dairying operations until they were quite extensive. He and his wife made their own butter and cheese. At the time of the Indian outbreak they felt strongly inclined to take flight; all thely neighbors had gone except two and it seemed risky to stay. They decided to unite their forces and remain. The neighbors came to their house. They provided themselves with guns and axes and kept close watch all night. They were not disturbed and in the morning, hearing the church bell ring, they went to inquire the reason and found that the Indians had been captured at New Ulm. Mr. and Mrs. Eickmann were affiliated with the German Catholic church at St. Joseph. He helped to build the first log church, and later the stone church. He and his wife died the same year, he on the 16th of October, 1877, at the age of 52 years, and his wife in May, at the age of fifty. They had seven children, namely: Joseph, Henry ; Katie, who died when about one year old; Theresa; Peter, who died in 1914; Frank, and Casper, who died in July, 1899, Henry J. Bickmann was reared to manhood in Scott county. His educational opportunities were not great, but he attended the district school and acquired the elements of knowledge, sufficient for the practical affairs of business life. When a young man he took up carpenter work, which he followed for awhile, after which he was variously occupied. He became proprietor of 4 sawmill at St. Joseph and gubseqently conducted a flour mill at Lakeville for a while. He then opened a furniture and undertaking establishment at Jordan, Scott county, which he conducted for a year and a half. His connection with these various enterprises had covered a period of about 20 yearss as he had left the farm at the age of 24 and was now 44 years old. It was at this time that he decided to come to Glencoe, where he arrived September 26, 1900, After looking around his attention was called to the brewery, which had been established in a small way by Edward Lemmel in 1877, and he decided that,

With the assistance of his brothers, Peter and Frank, and Gustave Zimmerman, the concern might be improved and built: up into a profitable undertaking, His brother Peter bought out Mr, Lemme! and in 1901 a company was incorporated, with Peter EKickmann, president; Henry, vice-president; My. Zimmerman, treasurer, and Frank Hickman, secretary. <A large new brick brewery building, 175 by 120 feet, was erected and the capacity of the plant enlarged. The personnel of the Company continued the same until Frank Eickmann sold out. Other changes subsequently oecurred, Peter Hickmann and Gustave Zimmerman also selling out their interests - the former in 1906 - so that the officers of the company now are: Fred Jumer, president; Henry Hickmann, vice-president ; Max Jumer, Secretary and treasurer. Henry J. Eickmann married Christina Betz, a native of Scott county, Minn., and daughter of Mat Betz, a well known farmer who came to Minnesota from

'rmany. They have had three children, one of whom, Anna, died when 14 months old. The two others are: Frank M., Who ig employed as bookkeeper in the brewery, and Christina, who is the wife of C. O. Hannen of Glencoe. Mr. Eickmann 4nd family are affiliated with the German Catholic church. He helped to build the church at Jordan and while in that place also Served on the council. An enterprising, up-to-date business Man, he does thoroughly whatever his hand finds to do and through his own efforts is now enjoying a comfortable prosberity,

Francis w. Harsen, a well to do farmer of Acoma township, Was born in Jefferson county, Wis., December 10, 1855, son of John §, and Mary A. (Van Love) Harsen. The parents of our Subject were born in New York State, the father being a farmer "1 greater part of his life. Previous to the Civil war he settled 'n Wisconsin and in 1861 enlisted in the Thirteenth Wisconsin Infantry, with which he served two years, being finally discharged on account of disability. In 1864 he moved with his family to McLeod county, buying 40 acres of land in Section

» Acoma township. Later he homesteaded a place of 101 acres, where he first erected log buildings, but about 1882 he but up his first frame house. He raised cattle, hogs, horses and Sheep, besides corn and oats, and was active in local affairs. His death occurred January 23,1916. He and his wife had two Children: Francis W. and Franklin, who were twins. They also adopted an infant boy, named Fred, who is now living at St. Helena, Calif, Tt was at his home that the father died.

160 acres. Atter a few years he sold these holdings and returned to McLeod county, where he has since resided. He has, however, visited California and other states on the Pacific coast. Mr. Harsen was first married, in June, 1882, to Elizabeth Tifft, a sister of Judge C. M. Tifft, of Glencoe, and daughter of Samuel L. and Charlotte A. (Seltz) Tifft, who came to McLeod county from DeKalb county, Uls., in 1879. She died in 1895, having borne her husband four children: Ivy, who is married and resides in Montana; Elizabeth, a teacher jin Montana; Lora, also a teacher in that state, and Willis, who is deceased. In June, 1900, Mr. Harsen married for his second wife, Annie Gatloff, a native of Meeker county, Minn. She died in 1903, leaving two children: Frank, and Lilly Ellis.

Walter Lueck, a rising young farmer of Bergen township, was born Jan. 12, 1894, in Hale township, this county, son of Gustave and Rosa Lueck, pioneers of McLeod county. Walter received his education in the district school of Hale township and in the German Lutheran parochial school near Lester Prairie. He grew to manhood on his father's farm and engaged in farming for himself in Bergen township in section 31, assisted by his brother Theodore. They raise full blooded Shorthorn cattle and other good stock and have a well kept and well improved farm.

Jacob Reimers, in former years a well known and respected farmer of Sumter township, was born in Holstein, Germany, February 6, 1854, son of Peter Reimers, a farmer. The parents' family consisted of seven childven: John, Margaret, Lena, Catherine (or Kate), who is still in Germany, Ree, Anna and Jacob. The mother died in Germany, and all the rest of the family, except Catherine, came to the United States, though not all at the same time. John was the first to arrive and he first located in Illinois and enlisted in the army afterwards coming to MeLeod county, Minn, Jacob Reimers was 17 years old when he came to this country, landing here after a three weeks' voyage. The money for his passage had been sent him by his brother John, who was now in Sumter township, and after getting here Jacob began working out for the farmers in order to earn the money to pay his debt to his brother. He continued working out until he was 22 years old and then started in for himself, buying 80 acres in Section 9. There were no improvements and he had to break the land. He built a log house for himself and wite - having just married - and with the help of an ox team and a clumsy wagon, which he had made himself, cutting the wheels from trees, he began his farming operations. His father had bought 80 acres in the same section and Jacob put up his log house for him. Soon after the latter moved onto the father's place, Peter Reimers going to live with his son J ohn, on whose place he died. Jacob and his wife endured the usual trying experiences incident to 4 pioneer life. The nearest mill was at Carver and it took a Week to make the trip, The post office was ten miles away at Gleneoe, while the cutting of wood in the forest and the carrying of water to the cattle involved severe labor. At times also he suffered from the grasshopper plague which Swept away in a few hours the results of months of toil. His log cabin, a Small place 12x14 feet, was hardly fit for a residence, as in Winter the snow would blow in through the cracks and he and his family had a hard time to keep from freezing. But in spite of all these discouragements he persevered and made sure though gradual progress in the improvement of his place and in the increase of prosperity. In time he built a good house and a small barn, and in 1891 a larger barn was built. He also added materially to the size of his holdings and before his death had acquired some 600 acres of land and got his children Well established in homes of their own. A man of such force ot character necessarily held an important place in the community, He was township supervisor for many years and for 4 long time a member of the school board, helping to organize © school district, He was president of the Farmers' Fire "tsurance Association at Sumter and was prominent in or- ®anizing the Lake Mary Creamery being its first president. <A member of the German Lutheran church, he took a leading part, 'n its work, acting as trustee and helping to build the two churches at Biscay. After a life of useful activity he died October 9, 1912, As a stock raiser, Mr. Reimers first handled urham cattle, afterwards the Hereford and later Holsteins, besides raising Percheron and Hamiltonian horses. He mar- Tle nna M. Ewald, who was born in Germany, August 27, 1854, daughter of Peter and Mary (Karsten) Ewald, the "Walds Coming to America in 1865. Peter came a year or so the other members of the f amily, the vessel in which he nade the trip being 103 days on the water. The family United in Illinois and then drove with horse team and covered "gon to MeLeod county, locating in Section 28, Sumter towna 1p, Their first residence here was an old board shanty Which Stood on the place. Mr. Ewald was a member of the "Utheran church and helped the church of that denomination M this Section, The children in this family were: Peter, Aggie, Hans, John, Martin, Kate and Anna M. All of them 4Ye stil] living, Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Reimers had nine children : now Mrs. Charles Milki; Minnie, residing at home; "day a resident of Sumter; Ferdinand, of Stewart; William, a

Ferdinand Reimers, the present postmaster of Stewart, Mc- Leod county, Minn., son of Jacob and Anna M. (Ewald) Reimers, was born on his father's farm in Sumter township, this county, where also he grew to manhood. In his boyhood he attended the district school and then became butter maker in the creamery which his father had organized. At the age of 20 years he was made manager of the concern, which position he held for five years. He was then, for the next eight months, in the employ of the Hutchinson Produce Company of Hutchinson, Minn., leaving them to become connected with the creamery at Stewart. After being thus occupied for two years he was appointed postmaster of Stewart, which position he has since held. He has served on the village council and as a member of the local fire department. Fraternally he belongs to Lodge No. 229, A. F. & A. M. and to the Modern Woodmen. Mr, Reimers married Margaret McGree, a native of McLeod eounty and daughter of Ceaphis J. and Katie (Mountier) Me- Gree, natives of Canada who, coming to this county, engaged in farming in Round Grove township. He and his wife have one child, Dorothy,

Jay J. Dudley, manager of the Hogan ranch of Round Grove township, McLeod county, was born in Manchester, lowa, Feb. 12, 1862, son of Lebious and Sarah A. (Edmunds) Dudley, both natives of New York. They moved to Iowa and engaged in farming in Delaware county, Iowa, where they spent the rest of their life. There were ten children in the family, Jay J. being the third in order of birth. He attended the manchester district school and grew to manhood engaging in stock buying and farming in Delaware county, Iowa. In 1910 he moved to Minnesota and took charge of the Hogan ranch, section 5, Round Grove township, a tract of about 1000 acres. He has been there ever since. Mr. Dudley was united in marriage Dec. 10, 1884, at Manchester, Ia., to Mary A. Hogan, born in Manchester, lowa, and daughter of James and Ellen (Hendricks) Hogan, natives of Ireland. Her parents both died in 1910 within a few days of each other, her father being eighty-eight years of age and her mother seventy-eight years. There were eight children in the family: Kate, John and William, twins, now of Minneapolis; Frank; A, J., in a bank at Minneapolis; Mary A. Bessie, and Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley have four children: Robert, now of Wisconsin; Amy of Cannon Falls; Calvin H.- and Lee, both at home.

Frank Zronke, a retired farmer and highly esteemed citizen residing in Glencoe, was born in Dodge county, Wis., June 9, 1855, son of August and Amelia (Barco) Zronke, His parents, who came to the United States from Germany in the early fifties, settled first at Cairo, Tll., but not liking that place, they removed before long to Mayville, Dodge Co,, Wis,, where the father worked at his trade as mechanic. He later took up farming in Rich Valley township, MeLeod county, Minn., buying 160 acres of wild land, which in course of time he developed into a good homestead. Both he and his wife attained advanced age being 84 years old when he died and she 85, They were sturdy, industrious people, well liked by their neighbors, Their children were five in number - Mary, Charles and August, who were born in Germany, and Frank and melia, born in Wisconsin. Frank Zronke acquired the elements of knowledge in the district school and was trained to arm work on the parental homestead. He increased the acreage of the farm and otherwise improved it by adding modern buildings, In 1907 he retired from active work and took up his residence in Glencoe, where he is now one of the bost own and most highly respected citizens. Mr. Zronke mar- Tied Miss Tilda Hess and their family consists of five children, Bertha, Mela, Anna, Elsie and Henry. dward Lambert, proprietor of a 240-acre farm in Section 4, lencoe township, and a man in high repute among his fellow citizens, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, January 10, 1828, His Parents were Joseph and Catherine (Bacon) Lambert, the ather a merchant by occupation. In 1833 Joseph Lambert, With his wife and Seven children, left their native land for the United States. After a voyage of six weeks and three days in 2 Sailing vessel, they sighted the shores of the New World and 'on landing went to Mooerstown, Clinton county, N. Y, Here ". Lambert bought 5214 acres of land and began farming. The land was wild and largely covered with timber and its Clearing involved an immense amount of labor. The heavy Crk Was carried on with the aid of an ox-team, In course of time he cleared the land and added to its acreage. His first OUSe Was built of logs but he afterwards put up a more com. fortable and commodioug residence. Through industry and Perseverence he became a prosperous citizen and was spared Many years to enjoy the fruit of his labor, as he was 93 years Old at the time of his death, His wife died at the age of 87. were Sturdy workers and good neighbors and well de« Served the Success they achieved. Their children were: Michael, Andrew, John, Edward, Margaret, Mary and Cath- Edward Lambert as a boy first went to school in Edin- *robugh, later attending the district school at Mooerstown, ing...) Where he grew to manhood, When old enough to begin mm Ustrial life he naturally took up farming and was thus ocrUupied in New York state until 1856, when he went west to oWwa. Th the fall of the same year, or, to be exact, on October + he arrived in Glencoe, Minn, Here he found work dig.

ging potatoes for John McLeod on land where the brewery now stands. That winter he got out building timber and put up a 80 by 40 frame barn for Col. John H. Stevens,this being the first frame barn built inthe county. For the next two years he was employed by Col. Stevens on his farm, after which he went again to Iowa. He remained there only a few months, however, going from there to New York, where he stayed two years. At the end of that time he came back to Glencoe and was here during the early part of that winter, leaving January 30th for Clayton City, Iowa. In the latter place he remained two years, being engaged in building operations. While here he married Bridget Mealey, a native of Treland and in 1860) returned to Glencoe with his wife. The older child was born August 8, 1861. In the following year occurred the Indian outbreak and as neither life nor property were sate in McLeod county for awhile, Mr. Lambert and his family returned to Iowa. A year later they went to New York and stayed there two years, subsequently returning to Glencoe. He had purchased 80 acres of land in Glencoe township, in section 4, and on this he now settled, building a log house and beginning the cultivation of his land, He has since increased the size of his farm by adding 160 acres and has made a number of improvements, which have greatly increased the value of the property. As a good citizen Mr. Lambert has always been willing to perform his share of public duty. He has been district school elerk four or five years and held the office of assessor for 12 years in succession. In politics he is inclined to be independent, casting his vote for the best man without regard to party lines. His first presidential vote, however, was east for Abraham Lincoln. Religiously Mr. Lambert is affiliated with the Catholic church. He and his wife have had six children: Joseph, a resident of Glencoe township; Daniel, who met an accidental death; Henry, who resides on the home place; Anna, and Edward who is now deceased, and Andrew, who resides in Hutchinson.

Gotfried Pollmann, proprietor of a flourishing 200 acre farm in section 2, Glencoe township, was born in the province of Saxony, Germany, January 16, 1850, son of Frederick and Doehea (Schuft) Pollmann. The father was a millwright by occupation. In 1859 he, in company with his brother-in-law, Frederick Schuft, and the latter's family, which included four children, emigrated to America and after a long and tiresome voyage landed in the United States. Making no stay in the East, they came directly to Minnesota, locating first in MeLeod eounty and afterwards going to Sibley county. Both of them, however, had located land in Penn township. In 1860 Frederck Pollmann was joined by his family, who came from Ger- many directly to Henderson, Minn. During the Indian war in 1862 they took refuge back of the river at Henderson, being Protected by the barricade of wagons. In 1869 Mr. Pollmann located in section 2, Glencoe township, on the land now owned by his son Gotfried. He began farming with an ox-team wagon, the wheels of the latter being cut from a tree. Whatever he needed he made himself, except a plow. His house was made of hewed timber with upright slabs, His farm consisted then of 160 acres, Here he lived to an advanced age, being successfully engaged in tilling the soil and improving his homestead. ome time after the death of his wife, which occurred when She was 53 years old, he went back to Germany, where he died at the age of 74. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and helped to build both the church of that denomination in Glencoe and that in Penn township. He and his wife Were the parents of four children three of whom, Gotfried, derman and Doethea, were born in Germany and the other, Ouis, in Minnesota, Gotfried Pollman's educational opportunities Were limited to a few years' school attendance in his Native land. He was brought up on his parents' farm and from : is boyhood days assisted his father in his agricultural labors. is involved hard work, which was not always adequately rewarded, as in 1865 the grasshoppers invaded Sibley county and destroyed the crops. He has survived all these discouragements, however, and by industry and perseverance has im- Proved the farm, which now contains 200 acres. He has a Comfortable residence, with adequate barns and other build- Mgs and is numbered among the prosperous agriculturists of © county. Mr. Pollmann married Paulina Gintle, a native of 7ermany, who, after her father's death, came to this country With her mother. He and his wife have been the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are now living, namely: Albert, } enry, Charles, Ed, Clarence, Arthur, Emma and Dora. enry F. Dehning, a progressive and prosperous farmer of lencoe township, was born in Hanover, Germany, August 17, 59, one of the five children of Henry F., Sr. and Anna (Weis- "!mann) Dehning. The other children of the family were Christina, Liza, Henry F., Christ and Katie. 'The first members of the family to come to the United States were Christina and 1Za, who in 1870 arrived in Cook county, Ill. They were followed in 1875 by Henry F. In the following year the father rime with the rest of the family and coming to Minnesota, ®Y settled in Glencoe township, MeLeod county. Here the elder Dehning bought 160 acres of wild land in section 1 and ®rected on it a log house 15 by 20 feet for residence, and a Straw Shed for a barn. They were also provided with the in- ®Vitable ox-team. Mr. Dehning had a second-hand wagon, having wooden axles, and a wooden drag for a harrow. With these homely implements he began the cultivation of his land and in due course of time by industry developed it into a good farm, The father died in the year 1900 at the age of 78 years; his wife survived him until 1910, passing away at the advanced age of 86. Henry F. Dehning, Jr., was associated with his father in farm work until 1897, three years before the latter's death. He then started in for himself on a tract of 180 acres, which had been a part of the old home place and on which there were good buildings erected by his father. Here he has since continued and is now recognized as one of the up-to-date and successful agriclturists of this township. He married Sophia Stockman, a native of Germany, who with her parents, Henry and Katie Stockman, came to Glencoe township in 1892. He and his wite have six children: Ida, Ella, Adelia, Henry, Fred and William. Mr. Dehning believes in family co-operation and also in bringing children up to appreciate the value of a selfearned education. He and his wife and childyen are members of the Lutheran church, which he helped to build.

Charles Henry Richards, a well-known and esteemed resident of the village of Stewart, who has done his share in developing the agricultural and other resources of this section, was born in Susquehanna county, Penn,, August 18, 1844, a son of Simeon and Hannah (Ackerman) Richards. The father, Simeon, was born on board a vessel bound from Wales to the United States in 1819, his parents, Evan and Mary Richards, locating in Pennsylvania, where Evan Richards became connected with the lumber business. Simeon Richards grew up as a lumberman, first following the trade in Pennsylvania, but in 1848 he came west, settling in Columbia county, Wis., at a time when there was no railroad there. He worked in the woods cutting timber during the winter and in the spring was engaged in rafting the timber down the river to St. Louis. With the money thus earned he bought land, built a log cabin and made a wagon by cutting wheels out of a tree. Then, provided with an ox team, he began the life of a pioneer farmer, being often obliged to carry flour and other supplies on his back for miles. He was one of the first settlers in the district and helped to organize the township in which he lived. He and his wife had eight children; Mortimer, Charles H., Julia Jane, Carrie, Susan, Seman, Malisa and Grant. Charles Henry Richards grew up on his parent's farm and participated in their pioneer experiences and discomforts. The log school house he attended was two and a half miles away, but later he attended a frame school house nearer home, in which he had the right to take a close personal interest, as he had helped to haul the lumber for it. He naturally took to farming as. his occupation and during the fall was engaged in threshing for some 18 or 20 years in Wisconsin. At the breaking out of the Civil war he answered the first call for volunteers, enlisting in Company H, 29th Wisconsin Volunteers, but on reaching Madison was rejected on account of his age, he being then under 17 years. This was a great disappointment to him and he again tried to enlist when the 29th regiment was organized, but was again rejected, He married January 22, 1867, Louisa Cuff, who was born in Somersetshire, England, December 5, 1846, daughter of William and Mary (Goodman) Cuff, who came to the United States when she was six or seven years old. They first settled in New York State but later in Columbia county, Wis. Their children, all born in England, were: William, Henry, Louisa, John, Charles, Mary and George. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Richards lived on the farm in Columbia county until 1878, at Which time they removed to a location in Iowa close to the innesota line, where he went to work breaking in new land. Learning of an opportunity to break in 300 acres of land in Collins township, MeLeod county, he came here and broke in 150 acres, That fall he brought his wife from Iowa and, October 20, they moved into an old tumble-down log shanty, The Second year Mr. Richards broke in the rest of the 300 aeres and Completed his contract. He then located a farm for himself, Securing extensive holdings of land, and for a number of years Was engaged assiduously in the improvement of his property. In 1892 he moved to Stewart in order to give his children better school opportunities, and at the same time opened a meat market, which is now conducted by his son. He helped to build the co-operative creamery and elevator and for some time Served on the council of Stewart, having also held township offices. A director and stockholder in the State Bank of Stewart, he has also been its vice-president and cashier, Mr. and Mrs, Richards are the parents of two living sons: Byron H., Lestey S., and one, Charles H., who is deceased. Byron H. Richards, born August 22, 1878, is now engaged in the plumbng and &as-fitting trade at Minneapolis. He married Clara Allen and has two children, Lucile and Allen. Lester §, Rich. ards, born Oct. 19, 1883, who is engaged in the meat market USiness at Stewart, married Christina Thompson and has ree children, Donald, Jeanette and Warren. tharles H, Richards, eldest son of Charles Henry and Louisa (Cufr) Richards of Stewart, Minn., was born Feb. 2,1875. His education Was acquired in part at the Hutchinson high school, nd he spent one winter at Owotonna, two winters at the Minheapolis high school and two years at Glencoe. Entering the tate University, he was subsequently graduated from the law department and opened an office at Stewart, Minn., soon becom- ing one of the leading young business men of the county. He was one of the organizers of the State Bank of Stewart and was its cashier at the time of his death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1908. A promising career thus worthily begun was prematurely cut short and his loss was deeply regretted wherever he was known.

John Henry Reil. McLeod county has profited by the faithful industry and stable citizenship of the Reil family since 1890, Practically all bearing that name have been interested in agriculture, but their services have been extended also to politics, education, religion and society. John Henry Reil, a well known farmer and stock raiser of Collins township, and the owner of Fair View Farm, represents the second generation of the family in this county. He was born January 20, 1874, in Washington county, Minnesota, and is a son of Herman and Mary (Kossow) Reil. Herman Reil was born in Oberg, Germany, and was a young man when he emigrated to the United States in search of the greater opportunities offered by this country. After seven weeks on the Atlantic, in a sailing vesgel, he arrived at New York, in 1867, then made his way to Baltimore, and subsequently to lowa, where he found employment on various farms. About 1870 he came to Minnesota, locating on a partly improved farm in Helen township, Washington county, where he erected a log house and a straw barn and began to break his land with a mule team. While residing on that farm he was married to Mary Kossow, who was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, and came as a young woman to the United States in 1867. Four children were born to them: John, Fred, Charles and George. Herman Reil continued to cultivate his Washington county farm until 1890. He then, with his son John H., went west to Washington and Oregon to investigate the country there but not finding anything to their liking they returned to McLeod county, where he took up 160 acres of wild land in section 34, Collins township. Here he experienced the usual vicissitudes and difficulties incident to the life of the settler on new land, but his experience stood him in good stead and his industry and perseverance resulted in the development of a valuable property, on which he erected good buildings and set out a handsome grove, and which continued to be his home during the remainder of his life. He passed away, after a useful and succesful career, when 72 years old, Mrs. Reil having died at the age of 56 years. John Henry Reil was educated in the public schools of Washington county, and at Brownton High school, which he attended one winter, and grew to manhood in McLeod county. He remained on the home farm with his parents until ready to enter upon undertakings of his own, at which time he rented a tract from his father, At the time of the latter's death, he came into the pos- Session of 80 acres of land, and at this time Fair View Farm consists of 120 acres of some of the most fertile and productive Jand in the township. He has erected good buildings, has installed modern improvements, makes the most of his opportunities, and is conceded to be one of the progressive and enterprising farmers of his locality. Also, he takes a lively interest in public affairs and has served as a member of the school board for twelve years, member of the township board for six years and assessor for six years. In his public service he has won the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens. He was the first man in McLeod county to successfully raise alfalfa, having but in his first crop in 1906, and is still growing it on the same patch. Fraternally, Mr. Reil is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America, at Stewart, and he and Mrs. Reil are members of the Methodist church. He is a director of the Stewart State Bank, and was one of the organizers of the Brownton Co-operative Creamery and its first president. On New Year's Day, 1903, Mr. Reil was united in marriage with Miss Birdie May Crosby, who was born May 17, 1882, in Rich Valley township, McLeod county, daughter of Charles W. and Edith (Rouse) Crosby. Mr. Crosby was born in Rich Val- ®y township, his parents being Isaac and Isabella (Young) Crosby, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of West Virginia. Prior to the Indian uprising in Minnesota, the frandparents of Mrs. Reil drove through in a wagon from the Hast and settled in McLeod county, where Isaac Crosby took UP a homestead in Rich Valley township. He served as a Scout during the Indian outbreak, subsequently became a substantial farmer, and was one of the founders of the Methodist church at Glencoe, at which place he died, honored and re- Spected. Charles W. Crosby was reared as a farmer and in young manhood secured a farm of his own, but sold out to go to Oregon, Finding conditions not to his liking in that state, © 800n returned to Minnesota and established himself in business at Hutchinson, as the proprietor of a feed and sawmill. This he later sold to resume farming, in district 41, Renville ©ounty, near Osceola, but likewise disposed of this and moved to Douglas county, Mo., in the Ozark Range. After a short *xperience there he returned to Osceola township, Renville 'ounty, and there his death occurred when he was 43 years He was a man who merited in every way the esteem in Which he was held. Mrs. Crosby, who was born at Saint Joseph, Missouri, still survives and makes her home at South Minneapolis, There were six children in the family: Charles, Birdie May, Alfred, Jesse, Myrtle and John. Mr, and Mrs. Reil had three children: Lloyd, who is deceased; Glen and Karl,

Edward B. J. Roufs, manager for Roufs & Son, of the Winsted Garage, although still a young man, is one who has already attained a respectable position in business circles. He is a native gon of Winsted, having been born in this town May 31, 1892. His parents were John and Caroline (Griswold) Roufs, the father, now aged 56 years having been proprietor of a meat market in Winsted since 1889, The subject of this memoir was educated in the Winsted schools and worked in the butcher shop for his father until June, 1911. He then became assistant cashier in the State Bank of Winsted, holding that position until May, 1913 and afterwards being cashier in the First State Bank of Biseay until February 1, 1914. On November fifth of the same year he opened the garage, of which he is now manager, and conducted it alone until June, 1915, when the present firm was organized. The building - a one story brick, 46 x 130 feet, was completed January 6, 1913, In connection with it is a complete repair shop, installed with lathe drill-press and all necessary tools and appliances for the business. The firm owns the electric plant in the building, do fire repairing and keep all kinds of accessories, including a complete line of Ford parts. Their business is rapidly growing and their prospects for the future are very promising, and are practically assured through the business enterprise and acumen manifested by the members of the firm. Myr. Edward B, J. Roufs was married, June 13, 1913, to Catherine Schlagel, of Winsted, who was born May 15, 1887, daughter of Paul, Sr. and Rosa (Koppel) Schlagel, her father being a farmer of Victor township, Wright county. He and his wife have two children: Leverne Edward, who was born July 27, 1914, and Darild Francis, born April 17, 1916. Mr, Roufs is a member of the St. Aloysius society and the Winsted Booster Club and is a stockholder in the Luce Blectric Short Line. He is agent for the Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and also represents the U. S. I. Reality company of Minneapolis. The family are members of the Catholic church.

Gotlieb Lipke. The most satisfying compensations of rural experience have rewarded the good judgment and untiring industry of Gotlieb Lipke, of the village of Stewart, a man who wielded an influence for progress and good citizenship in Renville county for 83 years, and who, although now retired from active pursuits, is still the owner of 280 acres of highly productive land in Preston Lake township. Mr. Lipke was born in Prussia, Germany, January 20, 1856, and is a son of John and Caroline (Rance) Lipke, farming people of that country who spent their entire lives there. There were six children in the family: John, Gustave, Julia, Gotlieb, Charles and Wilhelmina. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Lipke was again married to Fred Schultz, and they had three sons: Emil, Who still resides in Germany; and two who died. John Lipke was the first to come to America, being accompanied by his brother Gustave; they were followed by Charles; and Gotlieb was the next to emigrate. Gotlieb Lipke was educated in the public schools of his native land, was reared as a farmer, and in 1880 was married. Three years after this event, after the birth of two children, he came to America, and, his wite haying relatives at Stewart, Minnesota, made directly for this Point. In order to get a start, Mr. Lipke worked out among the farmers, but soon saw that he could not advance rapidly in this way and after one month of working for others ® rented a farm in Collins township. After residing one year here, he went to Renville county and was a renter for two years, and at the end of that time was ready to become a landolder and felt the first satisfying sensations of proprietorship when he bought 120 acres of wild land in section 35, Preston Lake township. This was all wild prairie, without any im- Provement whatsoever, but Mr. Lipke was enterprising and fnergetic and soon had erected a frame house and barn and Settled down to the cultivation of his broad acres with an nergy that swept aside all obstacles and finally established M as one of the substantial men of his community, the Owner of 280 acres of highly improved land, and a citizen whose ©0-operation was sought in every movement making for the etterment of local conditions. Mr. Lipke carried on diversied farming on a large scale and along modern lines, studied his Soil and the climatic conditions of his locality, familiarized himself with the use of modern machinery and methods, and 4S Was able to raise large crops and attain a full measure of Success, Ho also was successful in the raising of a good grade of cattle and other live stock and the product of his farm Mvariably brought top-notch prices in the markets. Mr, Lipke ©ontinued in active labor until 1914, when, feeling that he had one his Share, he turned over the burdens and responsibilities to younger shoulders and retired to Stewart, where he has 5nce lived in comfort in his commodious home. While residing Mm Preston Lake township, Mr. Lipke served in the capacity of township Supervisor, and also assisted in the organization of is Schoo] district, of which he was a director until coming to tewart, He was likewise active in the work of the Lutheran church, assisted in the building of the church at Buffalo Lake, and in 19099 Was made a member of the building committee of the edifice erected at Stewart, of which latter church he has en a trustee ever since. Mr. Lipke was married November 16, 1880, in Germany, to Miss Gustina Kabineck, who was born Atgust: 7, 1955, in Prusals, daughter of Michael and' Rosia

(Rance) Kabineck. Her father, a farmer, died in Germany having had seven children: Gustina, August, William, Gotlieb, Michael, Gustave and Caroline, the last named of whom died in Germany. After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Kabineck was again married, being united with Paul Totz, who brought August, Gotlieb, Michael and Gustave to the United States, William having come previously and located at Henderson, Sibley county, Minnesota. He is now living. Mr. and Mrs. Lipke are the parents of three sons and one daughter: William, who is engaged in farming on his own property in Preston Lake township, Renville county; Emil, a resident of Montana; Emma, who lives with her parents, and Henry, on the old homestead in Renville county. Mr. Lipke served as a soldier in the standing army of Germany for two years.