Wabasha County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 13 of 27)

John Horn, a well known and highly respected resident of Plainview, who wras an early settler in Wabasha County, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, March 11, 1836, son of James and Eleanor (Davidson) Horn. The parents, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and farmers by occupation, came west at an early day to Viroqua, Monroe County, Wis., making the journey with an ox team and wagon, and accompanied by their six children. Their son John, then a boy of ten years, rode horseback, driving the stock. After the family had become settled at Viroqua he attended school there, and remained in Wisconsin until 1865, in which year, being then 29 years old, he came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, locating on land three miles east of where Plainview village now stands. There he endured the hardships common to the pioneer settlers, condi¬ tions improving, however, with the lapse of time, and as he developed his farm. On that farm his father died in 1898, the mother having passed away thirty years previously, in 1866, a year after her son John had left the old Wisconsin home. John Horn continued actively engaged in farm work until 1903, when he retired and moved to Plainview, where he has since made his home. He was married at Viroqua, Wis., February 23, 1860, to Arvilla Powers, who accom¬ panied him to Minnesota. She died here in 1867, leaving a daughter, Hulda E. Mr. Horn subsequently married Nancy J. Hurd, daughter of James and Elenora Hurd, of Erie County, New York. Her parents were early settlers at Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wis., where they engaged in farming. By his second wife Mr. Horn had six children, three sons and three daughters, of whom one of the sons died in infancy, and a daughter, Addie, who on December 24, 1900, married George Christison, a farmer of Plainview Township, died in October, 1919, leaving three children: William, George and Everett. The survivors are: Melvina, who married Frank 0. Wood, resides on a farm in Plainview Town¬ ship, and has two sons and two daughters; Jennie, who since the death of her mother in 1913, has kept house for her father in Plainview; Merritt J., a pros¬ perous farmer and stock raiser of Elgin Township, who married Emma B. Lyon, and has a son, Herbert A.; John, who resides in Pasadena, Cal. John first married Viola Cole, who died in 1906. He then married her sister, Addie Cole, who died April 14, 1920, leaving a son, Eliot, and a daughter, Winifred. For the last 17 years Mr. Horn has enjoyed a well earned leisure, surrounded by his children, friends and old acquaintances. He can take pride in the fact that he was one of the men who helped to build up this county and lay the founda¬ tion of its agricultural wealth. In former days he was an active member of the Grange, and also served efficiently in minor public offices. He is a member of the Old Settlers' Association of Greenwood Prairie, also of the Methodist church. His political principles are those of the Republican party.

Merritt J. Horn, proprietor of the "Woodland View" farm in sections 25 and 36, Elgin Township, where he is doing a large and profitable business in dairy¬ ing and stock and poultry raising, was born in Plainview Township, Wabasha County, January 16, 1873, son of John and Nancy J. (Hurd) Horn. His primary education was acquired in the common school, after which he attended the high school and the Winona State Normal School. Thus provided with a good mental equipment, he taught for a while in the eighth and ninth grades of the Plainview school. In 1902 he went to Pine Island where, until 1906, he was engaged in the general mercantile business. At the end of that time, on account of poor health, he went to New England, Hettinger County, North Dakota, where he took a land claim which he proved up. Three years later he removed to Canon City, Colo., where he became superintendent for one of the large stores of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company, a position which he held for three years. In 1912 Mr. Horn returned to Wabasha County, Minnesota, and rented the 160- acre farm of his father-in-law, William Lyon, in Elgin Township, which he carried on until 1917, the year in which he purchased his present place. Here he is successfully breeding registered Holstein-Frisian cattle, Poland-China swine, also registered, and a high grade of poultry. He is a member of the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery Company; also of the Greenwood Prairie Old Settlers' Association, of which for a number of years he has been toastmaster. He is also president of the Six Oaks Pleasant Valley Farmers' Club of Plainview, and has done great work in the promotion of better farming and living. While living in Pine Island he served on the City Council and on the board of education, and at all times he has been ready to do his full duty as a loyal American citizen, actively interested in the welfare and advancement of the community in which he resides. His religious affiliations are with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a member, and for two years he was president of the Epworth League in the Winona District, being an active religious worker zealous for the promotion of God's kingdom on earth. Mr. Horn was married, August 2, 1898, to Emma B. Lyon, who was born May 9, 1873, in Elgin, daughter of William H. Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. Horn are the parents of one son, Herbert A., born August 14, 1900, who was educated in the common and high school of Plainview, and is now associated with his father in the work of the farm. He was in the S. A. T. C. service of U. S. during the World War.

Elijah Ordway, one of the early merchants of the village of Elgin, where for a number of years he was engaged in the hardware business, and also held public office, was born in the town of Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, February 27, 1834. His parents were Benjamin and Mary (Dickerman) Ordway, natives of the same locality, where the Ordways had been long established, and were numerous, as Elijah's paternal grandfather, Benjamin, was one of 22 children. Elijah grew up on a farm in Orange County, and for a number of years agriculture was his regular occupation. In March, 1854, he was married to a distant relative, Rebecca Dickerman, who was born in Topsham, Vt. For a number of years they remained in their New England home, but in 1866 Mr. Ordway came with his family to Wabasha County, Minnesota, and settled on a tract of land in section 34, Elgin Township. After two years' work on it he removed to a location farther north, where he remained four years or more. Then in 1874 he removed to the village and engaged in the hotel business for a while. This he relinquished to open a hardware store, but apparently the move was premature, as he soon sold out, and the store was afterwards closed up. The coming of the railroad created new and better conditions, and Mr. Ordway, in the spring of 1881, in company with a son, again entered into the hardware business, opening a store on Park street, east of the depot. This time success crowned his efforts and he continued in the business for the rest of his life, except for a time under President Cleveland's first administration, when he served as postmaster. He died June 24, 1890. Aside from his business interests, Mr. Ordway proved himself a public-spirited citizen by devoting a part of his time to the affairs of the community. He was for five years or more supervisor of the town, serving two years as chairman of the board, and his energy and perseverance were the chief factors in the establishment of a handsome school building in the village, education being a subject in which he was always deeply interested. Politically he was a Democrat, and in religious faith a Universalist. His wife survived him a number of years, passing away November 2, 1909. They were the parents of four children: Benjamin S., now residing in Elgin village; Alonzo, now deceased; Mary Jane, who died in Vermont at the age of two years; and Stillman, who is also now. deceased. The son Alonzo was for a number of years his father's partner in business. He married Augusta Beier, a native of Germany.

Benjamin S. Ordway, a well known and respected citizen of Elgin, of which village he has been a resident for many years, was born in Orange County, Vermont, October 17, 1854, son of Elijah and Rebecca (Dickerman) Ordway.

' In 1866, as a boy of twelve years, he accompanied his parents to Wabasha County, and subsequently spent some years on their farms in Elgin Township, acquiring his education in the public schools. His early industrial experience was along agricultural lines, but later, taking up his residence in the village, he engaged in the livery business, which he followed for 28 years. He also served as marshal for many years, and for twelve years was deputy sheriff. For the past seven years he has been engaged in light occupation as janitor of the high school. He is a member of Elgin Lodge, No. 115, A. F. & A. M. On January 24, 1880, Mr. Ordway was united in marriage with Elizabeth Senrick, who was born in Wabasha village, this county, August 7, 1857, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Frank) Senrick. Her parents were natives of Ger¬ many who were married in Wabasha. The father, originally a carpenter by trade, was later engaged in farming in Wabasha and Olmsted counties. His first wife died October 29, 1868, and he married secondly Emilia Block, who is also now deceased. Of the second union two children survive: Herman, of Cooperstown, N. D., and Anna, who is now Mrs. Albert Erdman, of Winona. Mr. Senrick spent his last years in Rochester, where he lived retired until his death, August 18, 1899. The children by his first wife Elizabeth were Eliza¬ beth, V illiam, Henry, Mary, Charles, Pauline and Emma, of whom Charles is now deceased. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ordway: May Elizabeth, January 30, 1881; and Gertrude Hazel, August 1, 1888. May is now the wife of C. G. Lyon, of Vera, Wash., and has one child, Fern. Gertrude is the wife of Hollie Ketchum, of Slope Center, N. D., and has two children, Je¬ rome B. and Neil E. The family are connected religiously with the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Ordway is a member of the local Chapter of the East¬ ern Star.

Gustav Staudacher And Family

Charles H. Mancilman, who owns and operates a productive farm of 160 acres in section 33, Lake Township, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, July 22, 1874, son of John and Caroline Mancilman. When he was nine years old his parents emigrated to Wabasha County, Minnesota, settling on a small farm in Gilford Township. They were in poor circumstances, the father having but $10 in money when he arrived here. They were hard working people, how¬ ever, and survived pioneer hardships, in time developing their farm. It is not many years since they passed away, John Mancilman dying in 1904, and his wife in 1916. Charles H., on account of his parents' impecunious condition, had but slight educational opportunities, being obliged to help on the farm at an early age, and he also worked out when very young. School was a long dis¬ tance away, moreover, and there were no roads. He spent a number of years in practical farm labor working for others, but in 1910 he rented a farm of Henry Moechnig, in West Albany Township, which he operated for five years, making independent progress. In the fall of 1914 he bought the Matt Wise farm of 160 acres on section 33, Lake Township, which was an improved farm with a fairly good frame house and some other buildings. He has suited it better to his requirements by the erection of other and better buildings. These include a modern frame barn, 36 by 80 by 14 feet, with a 9-foot basement and cement floor, furnished with the Moyer equipment of steel stanchions for cattle and running water, together with a cream-house in connection, 12 by 14 feet in size; a machine shed, 20 by 30 by 8 feet; and a silo 14 by 40 feet, 120-ton capac¬ ity, built by the Kalamazoo Silo Co., poultry house and cribs. He has a first class operating equipment, and is carrying on general farming with profitable results, breeding high grade cattle, having at the head of his herd a full blooded Hereford sire. He also has a herd of Chester-White hogs which is in¬ creasing in size from year to year. His farm is situated six and a half miles from Lake City, which makes a convenient market. To attain his present pros¬ perous condition Mr. Mancilman has had to work hard, but he has also been aided by his wife, who has done her part in carefully directing the affairs of the household. He was married September 22, 1910, to Lydia Emma Moechnig, of West Albany Township, and who was born April 21, 1881. They are mem¬ bers of the M. E. church at Lake City, and in politics Mr. Mancilman is a Re¬ publican. Their children are: Dorence, born June 29, 1911; Wilbur, June 21, 1913; Henry, April 18, 1916; Alfred, November 5, 1917, and Caroline, May 9, 1919.

Gustave Staudacher, who is numbered among the prosperous agriculturists of Plainview Township, was born in Canada, July 7, 1868. He was educated in the district schools of the Dominion and in Minnesota. At the age of nine years he came to the States with his parents, Leonard and Augusta (Demm) Staudacher, who took a farm in Watopa Township, Wabasha County, which they operated until 1908, when they retired. The father died in 1919, but the mother is still living on the home farm with her daughter, Mrs. Annie Rollins. Gustave Staudacher remained at home with his parents until arriving at the age of 21 years. During the next nine years he was in the employ of R. C. Wright and others at farming, working steadily and practicing economy, so that at the end of that period he was able to rent the Murray farm, which he operated on his own account for three years. He then bought his present faim of 160 acres in section 11, Plainview Township, on which he has made a number of improvements, and operating with profitable results, raising the usual ciops, and breeding Shorthorn cattle and Duroc-Jersey swine, having blooded sires at the head of his herds. As a citizen he takes an active part in local affairs, and is now serving as supervisor on the town board. For fourteen years also he has been treasurer of School District No. 71, having the confidence of his fellow citizens in all matters of public trust. Politically he is a Republican and fraternally a member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 16, of Plainview. Twentyfour years ago Mr. Staudacher assumed the responsibilities of domestic life, being united in marriage, February 15, 1896, with Gertrude Wood, who was born May 21, 1877, daughter of Orren and Esther (Smith) Wood, of Plainview Township. He and his wife are the parents of three children: Esther, born December 13, 1897; Merle, born January 19, 1902; and Naoma, born January 28, 1903. Esther is a graduate of the Plainview high school. All the children are residing at home, Merle and Naoma attending high school at Plainview.

Orren Wood, an extensive farmer owning and operating land both in Plainview Township, Wabasha County, and in Winona County, was born in the state of New York, May 20, 1848, son of Arnold and Christina (Rorick) Wood. After acquiring his education in the public schools of his native state, he came west in 1869, and settling in Wabasha County, Minnesota, bought 80 acres of land in section 2, Plainview Township. From that small beginning he made steady progress until he had increased the area of his farm to 240 acres. This in¬ cluded land rented in 1887 from his father-in-law, Thomas Smith, which he bought in 1889. He also acquired the farm of 67 acres in Winona County on which his son is now residing, having rented the larger farm in 1918 to his son Byron. He is a man who has made a reputation as a successful farmer and a good citizen, and is widely known throughout this locality. Mr. Wood was married December 3, 1875, to Esther Smith, who was born at Read's Landing, Wabasha County, Minn., February 10, 1853, daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Williamson) Smith, natives respectively of Illinois and Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were among the earliest settlers in Wabasha County, having arrived here in 1849. In October, 1852, they settled on Greenwood Prairie, taking 160 acres in section 2, Plainview Township, and were therefore pioneers of that locality also. Thomas Smith died in January, 1887, his wife having passed away 18 years before, in 1869. They were the parents of ten children, the eld¬ est of whom, John, born February 21, 1850, was the first white child born in the county. Their second child was Thomas, and their third Esther (Mrs. Orren Wood), who was the second white girl born in the county, the first hav¬ ing been Jennie Read. Their other children were: Julia, now the widow of Marcenus Sargent, of Plainview Township; George, who is deceased; Edwin, now living in Minnesota; Francis, of South Dakota; Ellen, deceased; Mary, wife of A1 Glenn; and Hannah, wife of Orrin Fuller, of Pepin, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Orren Wood are the parents of four children: Gertrude, born May 21, 1877; Byron, April 19, 1880; Flossie, June 1, 1884; and Iven, June 14, 1893. Gertrude, who is the wife of Gustave Staudacher, of Plainview Township, has three children: Esther, Merle and Naoma. Byron married Eleanor Wentworth, and also has three children, Leslie, Leah and Marvel. Flossie is the wife of Henry La Rocque, of Plainview Township, and has one child, J. Clifford. Iven, who is the active manager of his father's farm in Winona County, married Amanda Schukart.

Mrs. Elizabeth Steinke, who with the assistance of her children, is conduct¬ ing a profitable farm in Plainview Township, was born in a log house on the farm which she now owns and operates, April 12, 1868, daughter of Felix and Katie (Marnach) Har, her parents being well known pioneers of this locality. She was given the best education afforded by the rural schools, and both before and after her marriage continued to reside on the home farm, which was deeded to her on her father's death in 1906. It contains 117% acres and is a good piece of agricultural property, the land being fertile and the buildings in good condition. On June 10, 1902, Miss Elizabeth Har was married to Augustus G. Steinke. He was born in Germany, August 7, 1869, and there received his education. Coming to America at the age of 16 years, he located at Modena, W is., whence he came in 1900 to Wabasha County, where his mar¬ riage to Elizabeth Har took place, as above mentioned. Together they con¬ ducted the farm until his death on May 29, 1916. For two years subsequently Mrs. Steinke rented the property, but in 1918 she again took up its management, and with the help of her sons is making a success. Mr. Steinke had made a number of improvements, having, among other things, put a basement under the barn, dug a well, and erected a silo. Mrs. Steinke is now remodeling and repairing the barn, and making other improvements. She has four children, who were born as follows: Alta L., April 5, 1903; George I., August 16, 1904; Howard, December 11, 1905, and Nina R., November 2, 1907. Alta L. is now a student in the high school. All are living at home, George and Howard help¬ ing with the farm work.

Frank A. Kappler, proprietor of a farm of 160 acres in section 23 and 24, Lake Township, was born in West Albany Township, this county, August 20, 1869, son of John and Amstina Kappler. The parents were natives of Germany but were married in Pepin, Wis., in 1862, and soon after settled in West Albany Township, Wabasha County, Minn. Later, when their son, Frank A., was but a child, they moved to Lake City, where they remained for about four years, then moved to Lake Township and settled on 160 acres in section 13, the location commanding a view of Lake Pepin and the Wisconsin bluffs. There they developed a good farm, erecting a frame house, a barn and other buildings. The property is now occupied by their son Edward. John Kappler died a num¬ ber of years ago, but his wife is still living, being a resident of Lake City. Frank A. Kappler in his boyhood days attended school both in Lake Township and Lake City. He was brought up to agricultural pursuits, and in 1895 bought 160 acres of improved land on sections 23 and 24, Lake Township, the tract, however, being without buildings. These he has himself erected, and now has 120 acres of the land under the plow. His house is a comfortable two-story structure of ten rooms, and his barn measures 36 by 70 by 16 feet with a tenfoot basement. He has good teams and a modern operating equipment, and is successfully carrying on general farming, keeping a good grade of Shorthorn cattle. Religiously he was reared a Catholic and is a member of St. Mary's parish at Lake City. He is a member of the Farmers Elevator Co., and the Lake Pepin Co-operative Creamery Co., both of Lake City and is a member of the Farmers' Shipping Association.

Simon Failing, who for a brief period was numbered among the pioneers of Lake Township, and whose descendants are now prominent here, came of Puritan stock, and spent a part, at least, of his early life in Oswego County, New York. Seeking to better his fortune in the Northwest, he came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, in 1861, accompanied by his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Munger, and four children, Clarence Eugene, Charlotte, William and Emma. To pay the expenses of the journey and provide capital he had sold the little farm he owned in New York State, but it brought no large sum, and it cost something to move the family of six persons, so he began here with but little. They arrived July 4th, and doubtless celebrated the day in true American fashion. Of "Dick" Fitzsimmons, a pioneer, they bought 160 acres in section 19, Lake Township, three and a half miles south of Lake City. It was mostly wild grub and prairie land, but Mr. Fitzsimmons had cleared about 18 acres, and there was a small board house and one or two log structures foi barns. Theie Mr. Failing began the laborious task of developing a farm, but misfortune soon overtook him and his family. Two of the children, William and Emma, died of diphtheria, and in 1868, seven years after their settlement, death called Mi . Failing, and he passed from this life leaving his widow with two children, Clarence Eugene and Charlotte. Confronted with this situation, Mis. Failing hired help and kept her family on the farm, which she improved. Subsequently she married John O'Brien, a farmer of Lake Township. She is still living, being now 84 years old and a resident of Lake City. The daughter, Charlotte, became the wife of William Watson of Lake Township, but is now deceased. Clarence Eugene is now a prominent farmer of Lake Township, the ownei and opeiatoi

Clarence Eugene Failing, one of Lake Township's most progressive farmers, was born at Granby, Oswego County, New York, April 29, 1856, son of Simon and Sarah (Munger) Failing. He was a few months over five years old when he accompanied his parents to Wabasha County, Minnesota, and settled with them on the farm on which he is now living. Of this, at the age of 21, he became the manager, and subsequently the owner by purchase, since which he has added 11 acres, making a farm of 171 acres. He has spent many years in its development and has something to show for his labor. One hundred and sixty acres are now under the plow and produce good crops, and he has greatly improved the place by the erection of new buildings, which include a com¬ fortable frame house; a frame barn 40 by 62 by 14 feet, a 120-ton stave silo, machine shed, granary and other necessary structures. With a good operating equipment he carries on stock raising and dairying, keeping grade Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs, and a visible evidence of his prosperity is a good automobile. For 35 years he has served as clerk of the school board, and for 10 years he was town assessor. Mr. Failing is a member of the M. W. A. of Lake City, and a stockholder in the Lake Pepin Co-operative Creamery, and in the Farmers' Elevator, both of Lake City, and is a member of the Farmers' Shipping Association of Lake City. In all things he has proved himself a good American and a useful citizen. In his upward career he has had the help of a good wife, having been married April 5, 1882, to Ida, daughter of George and Margaret Watson, of Lake Township. Seven children have been born to them: Herbert, Clarence, Florence, Isabella, George, Ernest and Jesse, the last men¬ tioned of whom has the misfortune to be a cripple. Herbert is working as a farm hand. Clarence took part in the World War, serving about four months in France. He returned home on the steamer Northwestern, which met with an accident on the trip, being stranded, but he got ashore, and is now a member of the police force in Seattle, Wash. Florence is now Mrs. Harry Beck of Lake City. Isabella is the wife of Lloyd K. Johnson of Weaver, this county. George, who served in the recent war, was for several years located in Winona as dairy inspector. He is now a veterinary surgeon in Lewiston, Minn. Ernest is working on the home farm with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Failing are prominent members and workers in the Methodist Episcopal church at Lake City. Politically he is a Republican.

Francis M. Bigelow, an early settler in Wabasha County, and a joint owner with his son of considerable land in Elgin Township, though now residing in Rochester, Minn., was born in the village of Portland, Chautauqua County, New York, September 25, 1843, son of Lawson T. and Mary (Hill) Bigelow. The founders of the Bigelow family in this county were John and Mary (Warren) Bigelow, who were among the early settlers of the Massachusetts colony in the early part of the seventeenth century. The parents of Francis M. were farmers, and he was early trained to agricultural pursuits, acquiring his educa¬ tion in the common schools. In 1864 he joined the stream of emigration to Minnesota, taking a farm of 160 acres in Elgin Township, Wabasha County. Later he bought 320 acres in section 29, Elgin Township, and after that 160 acies in Haverhill Township, Olmsted County, where he resided and was en¬ gaged successfully in general farming, stock raising, and the raising of small fruits and apples, his orchard at one time being the largest in the state. He resided on the farm till 1902, when he moved to Rochester. In 1904 he bought 210 acies in Rochester Township, all of which is now platted for city property, except three acres, on which tract he is living retired, and very well to do. During his career on the farm he became well known as a breeder and importer of high gi ade cattle. Politically he is a staunch Republican. Mr. Bigelow was married July 4, 1863, to May D. Hopson, by whom he has had nine children, namely: Albert W., born April 14, 1864, who died in 1916; Frank E born April 4, 1866, who died in 1914; Arthur A., born January 20, 1868, now Presi¬ dent of Claremont, Minn.; Schuyler, born November 27, 1869, who is on the farm at Haverhill, Minn.; Maude A., born December 29, 1871, now Mrs. E. Parker, of Shovel Lake, Minn.; Hattie L., born April 21, 1874, who is the wife of John Harvey of Rochester; Stella E., born February 10, 1876, now Mrs. Frank Titterington, of Marion Township, Olmsted County; Alfred W., born January 19, 1878, who lives in section 3, Rochester Township, Olmsted County; and Howard H., born May 4, 1880, who is residing on the old home farm in Elgin Township, where in association with his father he owns 600 acres of land. Mr. Bigelow is a member of the Masonic order and of the Methodist Episcopal church. He also belongs to the Old Settlers' Association of Elgin. He was one of the builders up of this county, where he still has many friends, and his record as a Minnesota pioneer, successful farmer, and exemplary citizen is one in which his family can take pride.

Fred H. Markwardt, a prosperous farmer and stock raiser of Plainview Township, was born in Germany, November 2, 1864, son of Fred and Caroline (Schroeder) Markwardt. The father, a laborer by occupation, died in Germany in 1870, having survived his wife about a year. Fred H. Markwardt was edu¬ cated in his native land and was subsequently engaged in farming there until he came to America in 1889. Locating first in Winona County, Minnesota, he worked out on farms for four years, after which for nine years he operated a rented farm on his own account. Having by that time made some financial progress, he bought his present farm of 160 acres in sections 2 and 3, Plainview Township, Wabasha County, the residence standing in section 3. He has remodeled the buildings, erected fences and made general improvements, and is successfully engaged in mixed farming. As a stock raiser he is breeding into Durham cattle, and also raises Duroc-Jersey hogs and Percheron horses. Politically he is a Republican, and religiously a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Markwardt was married March 29, 1894, to Martha Michael, of Olmsted County, who was born near Lewiston in Winona County January 17, 1876. He and his wife are the parents of four children, born as follows: Anna, September 29, 1895; Arthur, March 23, 1901; Emma, January 7, 1903; and Walter, February 28, 1915. All are residing at home.

Carl M. Holst, who passed from this life at his home in Plainview Town¬ ship, January 19, 1920, was a man who had achieved a good measure of success along agricultural lines, and developed a valuable property and a comfortable home. He was born in Germany, November 20, 1864, son of Christ and Louise (Raatz) Holst. As a youth he attended school in Germany, but in 1886, in his twenty-second year, came to Minnesota, locating in Plainview village. For a year he worked out at farming, and then for a few years operated farms under rental. Industrious and economical, he saved his money urftil he was able to buy a farm of 240 acres in section 20, Plainview Township. After operating it for three years he sold it and bought one of 200 acres in section 27. In 1918 he sold 125 acres of that property and moved onto his farm of 160 acres in section 28, which he had bought ten years before, and this he continued to operate until his death. Since that event the farm has been successfully con¬ ducted by his two softs, Carl and Herman. The property includes a new mod¬ ern house of eight rooms, provided with a hot air furnace. Mr. Holst was married February 2, 1888, to Gusta Schwartz, who was born in Germany, Decem¬ ber 7, 1867, and came to America in 1886. The issue of this marriage was eight children, all now living, namely: Amanda, born June 15, 1889; Carl W., December 15, *1890; Alvina, September 1, 1892; Herman, February 2, 1895; Mabel, March 13, 1899; Alta, June 26, 1902; Reuben, April 2, 1904; and Robert, June 15, 1906. Alvina is the wife of Henry Miller, of Plainview Township, and has three children, Ellen, Luetta and Milton. Herman married Anna Schultz. Mabel is the wife of Jonathan Loppnow, of Plainview Township. The family are affiliated religiously with the Lutheran church. In April, 1920, Mrs. Holst moved to the village of Plainview, where she now resides with Alta, Reuben, Robert and Amanda.

August C. Schad, a prominent farmer of Plainview Township, was born in Highland Township, Wabasha County, Minn., March 31, 1874, son of Christian and Cecelia (Ruffs) Schad. He acquired his elementary education in the dis¬ trict school, and subsequently was a pupil for one year in the Plainview high school. Until 1893 he remained on the home farm working for his father. The latter, who owned a ranch of 816 acres at Gainesville, Texas, then asked August to go there and take charge of it for him, which he did, raising cattle and hay, and remaining there until 1903. He then returned to Wabasha County, Minne¬ sota, and entering into partnership with his brother William, they bought 460 acres in sections 23 and 26, Elgin Township, where they were engaged in gen¬ eral farming and stock raising until 1911. In that year August C. sold his in¬ terest to William and bought 400 acres in sections 19 and 20, Plainview Town¬ ship, the place being known as the Schad Home, where he now lives. He has a fine house and barn, together with substantial outbuildings, and does a profit¬ able general farming business, feeding a large number of hogs and cattle each winter. He was treasurer of the Elgin High School Board for three years, and for an equal length of time a director of the Elgin Creamery. Mr. Schad was married May 14, 1901, to Theresa Hofer. Their children, all residing at home, are as follows: Christian J., born March 10, 1902; Mary, March 16, 1904; Francis W., August 1, 1908; Lerotta M., December 16, 1910; Irene C., May 9, 1912; Arthur L., February 26, 1915; and John H., September 11, 1919. He is a member of the Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus.

Christian Schad, a well known retired farmer residing with his son August in Plainview Township, was born in the province or state of Hesse, Germany, March 1, 1845, son of Michael and Margaret Schad. He was educated in his native land and in 1860 came to Minnesota, locating in Highland Township, Wabasha County. Here he spent several years at farm labor, and then went into the pinery at Chippewa Falls, subsequently working in sawmills and as a raftsman on the Mississippi river. At the close of one of his trips down the river as far as Dubuque, he bought a team of horses and drove to Plainview Township, Wabasha County, where he traded his team, harness and wagon for 80 acres of land in Elgin Township. After a while he sold that tract and bought 160 acres in Highland Township, later buying 160 more, which gave him a farm of 320 acres: This he sold in 1872 and went to Texas, where he bought a ranch of 816 acres, which he had his son August operate for him for some years. In 1884 he sold the ranch and bought a farm of 340 acres in sec¬ tions 19 and 20, Plainview Township. Here he was engaged in general farm¬ ing and stock raising until 1914, when he retired after a successful career. During his residence on the farm he erected a fine barn and outbuildings and built an addition to his house. Mr. Schad was a prominent citizen of his local¬ ity. He served seven years on the Highland Town Board and four years on the school board of the same township. Later he served four years on the Plainview Township school board, in every position showing efficiency and an intelligent regard for the interests of the community. He is a member of the Catholic church and of the Knights of Columbus. He was married January 8, 1870, to Celia Ruffas, who died January 7, 1912. They were the parents of eleven children, Mary, John, August, Frank, Louisa, William, Frona, Francis, Tillie, Edward and Clara. Two of them, Mary and John, are deceased. Mr. Schad is now retired from active work.

Joseph C. Schierts, a leading citizen of Kellogg, where he is carrying on a profitable furniture business, was born in Glasgow Township, Wabasha County, Minn., June 7, 1876, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Rohler) Schierts. The father, who was born in Austria, came to the United States in 1854 with his parents, who first settled in Wisconsin, but in the following year he came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, and engaged in farming in Glasgow Township, continuing in that occupation until 1900, when he retired and took up his resi¬ dence in Wabasha, where he is now living. His wife was born in Germany. Joseph C. Schierts in his boyhood attended district school in Glasgow Township and was employed on his parents' farm until 1900, then farmed two years for himself, then clerked one year for M. A. Odink, then one year for George Dickman at Plainview. In 1904 he came to Kellogg and engaged in the lumber business as manager of the Wabasha (now Bottsford) Lumber Co. He was also engaged in the sawmill business with Jake Howe for eight years, and followed threshing for 13 years. In 1913 he started his present furniture store in Kel¬ logg, and in the seven years that have since elapsed has built up an excellent trade and established a reputation as a progressive and square dealing business man. He is also a stockholder in, and a director of, the State Bank of Kellogg, and a stockholder in the John Costello Co. (mercantile), of which he was treas¬ urer until April, 1920, when the business was sold to the Kellogg Co-operative Store Company. For a considerable period a part of his time has been devoted to the public service. For many years he was assessor of Glasgow Township, and for several years clerk of Greenfield Township. Elected treasurer of the village of Kellogg in 1913, he has since continued to hold that office, having been re-elected every two years; and for six years he was clerk of Consolidated School District No. 31. He is a member of St. Agnes Catholic church of Kel¬ logg, of which he was secretary several years, and belongs also to St. Joseph's Society, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He owns the farm of his parents, on which he was born, and which has remained in the family since they settled on it, having been only twice transferred. Mr. Schierts was married October 11, 1904, to Sarah M. (Calvin) Odell, widow of Bert Odell, of Kellogg, and daughter of George and Frances (Canfield) Calvin, her father being a native of Pennsylvania and her mother of Pennsylvania. The latter was one of the early school teachers in Wabasha County, and was one of the ten children of John and Margaret (Greer) Calvin, natives of Penn¬ sylvania, of Scotch descent, who settled in 1855 at what is now called Canfield Springs, in Cook's Valley, Wabasha County, Minn. After the death of her first husband, George Calvin, she married, in 1876, Martin H. Tobias, of Kellogg, Wabasha County. Mrs. Sarah M. Calvin Odell, by her first husband, Mr. Odell, had two daughters, Vera M. and Bessie, the latter being now the wife of Matthew Arens. Vera M., a graduate of the Minnesota State Normal School, was a school teacher for four years, after which she entered the office of her step-father, Joseph C. Schierts, where she is now employed.

Martin H. Tobias, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Kellogg, where he is now living retired, was born on a farm in Cumberland, Pennsyl¬ vania, September 8, 1849, son of Simon and Elizabeth ( Handshue) Tobias. The parents were both natives of Pennsylvania and were farmers by occupation. The father died in 1860 at the age of about 49 years. His wife survived him more than half a century, dying in August, 1912, aged 89 years. They had nine children, two of whom died young. Of the others, John died in 1912, Ida in April, 1918, and Ellen in 1916. Those who are living are: Jane, wife of John Tritt, of Carlisle, Penn.; Martin H., of Kellogg, Minn.; Emma, widow of George Nailor, of Battle Creek, Iowa; and Catherine, widow of Fred Hastings of Huntsdale, Penn. Martin H. Tobias was educated in the public schools of Carlisle, Penn., and at a select school, where he spent one year. He then became a teacher, following that occupation for three years in Pennsylvania, then teaching the winter term of 1870-71 in Ohio, afterwards going to St. Louis, and then in the fall of 1871 coming to Minnesota, and spending the following winter in Minneapolis. In the spring he returned to Chicago, from there going to southern Illinois, but in the same year he came back to Minnesota and located in Plainview, for a year or two being employed in farm work and teaching. In the spring of 1874 he became clerk in Robert Cochren's hardware store in Kellogg, and was thus employed for 16 months. He then located on a farm in Cook's Valley, Highland Township, and devoted his energies to agriculture, an occupation in which he was successfully engaged until 1881, since which time he has lived retired in Kellogg. Mr. Tobias was married in May, 1876, to Mrs. Frances Canfield Calvin, who was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of John and

Margaret (Greer) Canfield. Her parents, who were natives of Pennsylvania, of Scotch descent, in 1855 settled at the locality now known as Canfield Springs, in Cook's Valley, this county, being the first settlers in the upper part of the valley. There they spent the rest of their lives in farming. Their daughter Frances - one of ten children - was one of the early school teachers in Wabasha County. She was first married to George Calvin, of Meadville, Penn., by whom she had one child, Margaret, who is now the wife of Joseph Schierts of Kellogg. By her second husband, Martin H. Tobias, she has had six children; five of whom are now living, namely: Elizabeth, wife of John Bricher of Kellogg, who has seven children; Alta, wife of Curtis Siebe of Westwood, Cal., who has one daughter; Wilma, wife of Clifford Cloe, of Whitefish, Mont., who has one son; Harry M. of Kellogg, and Ida E., wife of Forrest Cleveland of Sacramento, Cal. Harry M. Tobias enlisted in February, 1917, in the 318th Engineers, and served with that organization in France, being honorably discharged October 17, 1919. Mr. Tobias served several terms as recorder on the village board and has been justice of the peace of the town of Greenfield for 30 years. Mrs. Tobias died in 1895.

William C. Schmidt, a progressive farmer of Plainview Township, who by hard work and perseverance has accomplished excellent results in the develop¬ ment of a farm in section 34, was born in Germany, September 28, 1871, son of Fred and Minnie Schmidt. He was educated in his native land, where he grew to manhood. In 1891 he sought the United States as a land of greater oppor¬ tunity than his own, and coming directly to Minnesota, settled on Oak Ridge, Winona County. For seven years thereafter he worked as a farm laborer, practicing economy and saving his money. He then took another step in advance, purchasing his present farm of 80 acres in section 34, Plainview Township, Wabasha County. The land was covered with heavy timber, and the task of clearing it was not easy, but he went at it with energy, working early and late felling the timber and grubbing and breaking the land until he has developed his present excellent farm. In 1914 he remodeled the residence, which stands in a fine yard, has erected a modern barn, 36 by 56 feet, with a basement fully equipped for stock, and has also put up a number of outbuild¬ ings and installed a full set of modern farm machinery. These achievements have placed him among the representative citizens and agriculturists of his town¬ ship. In his labors he has considered comfort and artistic effect as well as utility, having laid out a fine lawn ornamented with flowers and shrubbery, the house being protected by a wind-break of Norway pine and spruce. The farm is well stocked with grade Durham cattle, and Chester-White swine and Poland- China swine. Mr. Schmidt was married March 2, 1899, to Lizzie Hoffmann of Plainview Township, and daughter of Louis and Anna Hoffmann, old settlers of Wabasha County, who carried on a farm near Potsdam, until they retired in 1916, and moved to the village of Elgin where they now live. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt have been the parents of five children: Anna, born March 14, 1900; Albert, June 16, 1901; Clara, August 24, 1903; Velva, July 2, 1907; and Arthur, born July 24, 1911, who died May 15, 1915. The family are members of the Lutheran church, and have a high standing in the community.

Horace Borst, who owns and operates a good farm of 100 acres in section 30, Pepin Township, six miles southeast of Lake City, was born in Oswego County, New York, October 26, 1857, son of James and Charlotte (Reynolds) Borst. The parents came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, when Horace was a babe, locating at Lake City, and the father was engaged there for many years in the occupation of lime burning. Later he and his wife moved to Plum City, Wisconsin, where both subsequently died. Horace Borst was reared to man¬ hood in Lake City. He had but little schooling, and began industrial life as his father's assistant, being subsequently associated in the lime business with him until 1877. In that year he married Lucinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidt, of Pepin Township. To the newly wedded bride her father gave 100 acres of improved land in section 30, without buildings, and this land constitutes Mr. and Mrs. Borst's present farm, Mr. Borst having erected a good house, barn and outbuildings. The farm is very productive and is ably worked and managed, Mr. Borst practicing diversified farming. His wife has proved a good helpmate and together they have climbed the hill of prosperity until they have attained a fair altitude, and are now numbered among the substantial people of their township. Mr. Borst is a Democrat in politics, and a member of M. W. A. Lodge of Lake City. He and his family are members of the Catholic church and of St. Mary's Parish, Lake City. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Borst, namely: Mabel Susannah, April 22, 1884, now Mrs. Alfred Fick of Frontenac, Goodhue County; Laura and Blanche, who are deceased; Gladys, born April 22, 1890, now Mrs. Leo Witte of Glasgow Township, Wabasha County; Anna Carrabella, born August 1, 1891, who is the wife of Douglas Brown of Glasgow Township, Wabasha County; Joseph Emery, born September 1, 1897, who resides on the home farm with his parents. Mr. Borst is a member of the Farmers' Elevator Company of Lake City.

Albert Rosolack, who is following general farming and stock raising on a farm of 200 acres in sections 15 and 16, Elgin Township, was born in this town¬ ship May 17, 1893, son of Julius and Louisa (Wagner) Rosolack. The father was a native of Germany who came to America when seven years old, his parents settling in Milwaukee, Wis. As a young man Julius Rosolack worked at any manual labor by which he could get a living. When 20 years old he enlisted in the Federal army and served three years in the Civil War. After his discharge from the army he went to Rochester, Minn., where for a few years he was employed in farm labor. When he had by industry and economy accumulated a little money, he engaged in farming on his own account, buying 120 acres in section 15, Elgin Township, which he cultivated until 1919. Having by that time realized a competence, he retired and took up his residence in Elgin village, where he is now living. His wife, Louisa, to whom he was mar¬ ried at the age of 26 years, died November 12, 1916. They were the parents of 9 children: Alfred, Albert, Emma, Ed, Robert, Lena, Louis, Laura and Theresa. Emma is now deceased. Ed resides at Douglass, Minn. Robert lives in Viola Township, Olmsted County. Lena is the wife of Gust Wondrow of Elgin Town¬ ship. Louis is on a farm in Elgin Township. Laura and Theresa are residing with their father in Elgin village. Alfred Rosolack acquired his education in the district schools of Elgin Township. From his early youth he was brought up to farm work, and was associated with his father as his assistant on the home farm until 1916. He then rented 200 acres in sections 15 and 16, where he has since been engaged in general farming and stock raising on his own account with good financial results. His buildings are substantial and ade¬ quate, and his farm is equipped with all necessary implements and machinery. On March 19, 1919, Mr. Rosolack was united in marriage with Clara Swantz. He and his wife are German Lutherans in religion.

Daniel B. Cowles, an early settler in Elgin Township, where he developed a farm of 100 acres, was born in New York State, July 17, 1837, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Manus Cowles. The father moved to Wisconsin in 1844, and at Beaver Dam, that state, Daniel B. was united in marriage, November 14, 1861, to Addie M. Hutchinson, who was born August 8, 1842, and had come to Dodge County, Wisconsin, with her parents in 1854. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Cowles took a farm in that locality, where they remained until the fall of 1864, when they came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, locating on a farm east of Plainview. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Cowles bought a farm of 100 acres in Elgin Township, section 25. It consisted of wild prairie land which Mr. Cowles had to break and develop. For his first residence he built a small frame house. Later he bought 40 acres more, in section 30, Plainview, which adjoined his other tract. He continued his improvements, rebuilding and enlarging his house, and erecting barns, a silo and outbuildings, until he had brought his farm into excellent condition and made it a valuable property. In 1898 he retired from active work, but continued to reside on the place until November 5, 1919, when he moved to Elgin, where he died February 26, 1920. He was a Republican in politics and for some time served as treasurer of the lonal school board. Religiously he was affiliated with the Congregational church. His wife died May 28, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Cowles were the parents of three children: Elmer B., now operating a part of the old home farm in Elgin Township; Merton D., a farmer in Plainview Township; and Erwin M., now living retired in Elgin village.

Merton D. Cowles, a well known and respected citizen of section 19, Plainview Township, who has made an excellent record as an agriculturist, was born on his parents' homestead in Elgin Township, Wabasha County, January 8, 1870, son of Daniel B. and Addie M. (Hutchinson) Cowles. He was educated in the district school and early acquired a practical knowledge of farming as his father's assistant. In 1902 he bought a farm of 160 acres in section 19, Plainview Township, on which he is still living. Since taking possession of it he has purchased 80 acres more, besides an additional tract of 20 acres of tim¬ ber land, making in all 260 acres. Eight acres of his property lies in section 30. Besides increasing the landed area of his property, Mr. Cowles has made a number of valuable improvements on it. The original house, which was a poor structure, has been replaced with a good ten-room residence. He has also erected a modern barn, 40 by 78 feet in dimensions, with cement basement, a tile silo, which is one of the largest in the township, a tool shed, sheep barn, hen house, corn crib and granary, all good substantial structures. His work has been general and diversified, including the raising of grain and stock, truck farming and dairying, and his business, being ably managed, has yielded good returns. He has recently bought property in Plainview, where he and his wife intend to make their future home. Mr. Cowles was married January 8, 1902, in Elba, Winona County, to Amelia Stitch, daughter of William and Anna (Nienow) Stitch. Her father was born in Illinois and her mother in Germany, the latter coming to this country when seven years old, and settling with her parents in Winona County, Minnesota, where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. Stitch had seven children, of whom two, Sarah and Donald, are now deceased. The five living are: Amelia L. (now Mrs. Cowles), Mathias, Elizabeth, Wil¬ liam, Jr., and Corinne, the four last mentioned now residing on a farm in South Dakota. Mathias, who after spending ten years in South Dakota returned to Plainview in the spring of 1920, and will take charge of M. D. Cowles' farm on a rental basis. Mr. and Mrs. Cowles are the parents of four children: Dolores, Phyllis, Orville and Vera, all of whom are attending school. The re¬ ligious affiliations of the family are with the Congregational church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Cowles are members. The former also belongs to the Old Set¬ tlers' Association of Greenwood Prairie.

Robert C. Klavetter, a thriving farmer of Plainview Township, was born in Dodge County, Wis., September 24, 1876, son of Paul and Amelia (Grepegen) Klavetter. The parents were born in Germany, but married in Wisconsin. Coming to Minnesota in the fall of 1876 they settled in Winona County, where they remained about two years. In 1877 they bought 80 acres of school land in Plainview Township, Wabasha County, the tract being covered with heavy timber, and began improvements by the erection of a log shanty. The father grubbed and broke the land and in time erected other buildings, the family residing there 15 years. He then bought 40 acres in section 36, Plainview, and 26 acres in section 31, Whitewater Township, Winona County, later adding 80 more acres adjoining, which made a farm of 226 acres. This he operated until 1905, when he sold it to his son, Robert. In 1909 he retired from active work and moved to Plainview village, where he died in 1912. His wife is still living in Plainview. Their children were: Mattie, now Mrs. Henry Warner of Elgin; Rudolph, who resides in Kansas City, Mo.; Robert C., owner of the old home- stead; Minnie, wife of C. W. Herman of Plainview Township; and Ida, who is the widow of John B. Lyons. Robert C. Kiavetter was about a year old when his parents moved to Wabasha County. Later he attended the Woodland school and when old enough began to make himself useful on his parents' farm, of which in time he became the manager. In 1905 he bought the entire farm of 226 acres and has since operated it, raising grain, stock and other farm products. He keeps grade Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China swine and is doing a very successful farming business. On his property he has made a number of valuable improvements. In 1918 he erected a barn, 36 by 64 feet, with full basement and a modern equipment. He remodeled the house, adding a porch and some small outbuildings; erected a double corn crib with a driveway 20 by 26 feet, and built a reservoir 10 by 15 feet, which supplies water to the house and barn. On May 22, 1920, a cyclone came up from the southwest and passed over Mr. Klavetter's farm, completely destroying his barn, corn crib, hog house and chicken house, and taking his granary, 16 by 32 feet, completely off its foundation, and after carrying it two rods set it down in good condition without destroying the grain it contained. It also damaged the house, tore up trees and caused other devastation, his windmill and fences being destroyed. His four children were in the corn crib at the time, but received no injuries beyond a few scratches. Mr. Kiavetter was entering the barn when the cyclone struck the farm and was struck on the head by one of the large doors and knocked senseless. On September 11, 1907, Mr. Kiavetter was united in marriage with Marie Funke, who was born in Oakwood Township, Wabasha County, April 22, 1886, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Funke. The children born of this union are: Ethel A., born December 14, 1908; Hazel F., December 15, 1912; Meade R., February 1, 1914; Eunice C., November 5, 1915, and Morris P., August 8, 1917. They have a wide circle of friends and stand high in the community as people of well ordered lives and good neighborly qualities.

Charles A. Boehlke, who is successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising in Plainview Township, where he is a well known and respected citizen, was born in Elgin Township, Wabasha County, Minn., August 15, 1884. His education was acquired in the district school and the Plainview high school, his knowledge of agriculture in its various branches being gained on his parents' farm of 143 acres. After his father's death he rented the farm from his mother, and has since been engaged in its cultivation, also operating 30 acres of his own. Besides raising the usual grains, he keeps a good grade of stock, improving the breed with blooded sires, and he is now numbered among the prosperous citizens of his township. Aside from his direct farm interests he has an interest in the local creamery. Mr. Boehlke was married November 3, 1908, to Julia W. Zirbel, who was born in Minnesota City, Winona County, Minn., June 29, 1887. Two children are the issue of this marriage: Lucille H., born Oct. 31, 1915; and Dorothy La' Von, born August 3, 1918. Mr. Boehlke and his family are members of the Lutheran church, and are popular in the community for their good neighborly qualities.

Andrew Best, a former resident of Elgin Township, where toi a number of years he was engaged in agriculture, but who is now living retired in Rochester was born in Honey Creek Township, Sauk County, Wis., March 24, 18o6, son of Sebastian and Margaret (Martz) Best. In his boyhood he attended school in Sauk City, where he was later employed in a sash and door factory, also tor a while following the same occupation in Eau Claire, Wis. In 1876 he came to Wabasha County, Minn., and entered the employ of William Cook, a farmer of Elgin Township, whose son-in-law he subsequently became, being married to Esther M. Cook (daughter of William and Anna B. Cook), Septembei 3, 1879. She was born on her father's farm in section 31, Elgin Township, March 9, 1861. After his marriage Mr. Best, accompanied by his wife, went back to Sauk City, Wis., where he remained about a year. In 1880 he returned to Elgin Town¬ ship,' Wabasha County, Minn., and rented his father-in-law's farm, on which he carried on general farming until 1894. He then bought 80 acres of Mr. Cook, which he farmed until his retirement and removal to Rochester in 1908. Mr. Best had a successful career as an agriculturist and acquired a competency. In Elgin Township and the vicinity he was widely known and popular. He is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Modern Brotherhood of America. His religious affiliations are with the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. and Mrs. Best have been the parents of five children: Eva M., born July 24, 1880, lived less than a year, dying March 18, 1881. The others, who survive, are: Bertha E., born January 13, 1884, now Mrs. John Westover of Grantsburg, Wis.; William A., born February 27, 1886, who is a general contractor in Rochester, Minn.; Addie E., born September 14, 1889, now a dressmaker in Rochester; and Edwin L., born March 8, 1894, who, like his brother William, is a contractor in Rochester.

William Cook, a pioneer of Elgin Township, now deceased, was born in Hull, England, November 9, 1820. He was educated in his native land, where he remained until arriving at the age of 21 years. Then in 1844 he emigrated to the United States, traveling westward until he reached Milwaukee, Wis. There he paused to look around, and soon took 40 acres of land in Washington County, Wis., which he proved up, and on it erected buildings. After remaining on that farm until 1856, he came to Wabasha County, Minn., pre-empting a claim of 160 acres in section 31, Elgin Township. On this land also he erected the necessary buildings, and also set out an apple orchard which soon became one of the best in the state. There for a quarter of a century he followed gen¬ eral farming successfully until his retirement in 1881. His subsequent years were spent ,in Rochester, Minn., where he passed away May 15, 1891, after hav¬ ing enjoyed nearly ten years of well earned leisure. He was a member of the Congregational church and belonged fraternally to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Cook was twice married, first on November 16, 1844, to Anna Wood. The children of that union were: Sophia, born July 27, 1845, who died December 13, 1914; Joseph H., born October 2, 1847, who died March 1, 4915; Elizabeth, born September 21, 1849, who died in the fall of 1918; Ann E., born October 28, 1851, who married Fred Eastman, who is now deceased. She sub¬ sequently married Mr. Hambrook of Santa Cruz, Calif. On November 17, 1852, Mr. Cook married, secondly, Mrs. Anna B. Studley, by whom he had four children, namely: Mary J., born October 8, 1859, who died March 20, 1897; Esther M., born March 9, 1861, now Mrs. Andrew Best of Rochester; Alice C., born January 20, 1863, who is the wife of Henry Neal, of Rochester, Minn.; and Iona, born July 15, 1867, now Mrs. Charles Sheal, of Mora, Minn.

Charles W. Colling, who is numbered in the ranks of the active business citizens of Mazeppa, and has served a number of years as a public official, was born in New York State December 3, 1862, son of Theodore and Mary (Niles) Colling. The parents were natives of Germany who came to the United States about 1858, the father being a cabinet-maker by trade. In 1867 the family came to Minnesota, settling at Hastings, where Theodore Colling followed his trade for eight years. At the end of that time they came to Mazeppa, and here the father continued in the cabinet-making and furniture business until his death. He was survived by his wife, who passed away June 4, 1919, at the venerable age of 93 jears. They had a family of five children, those now living being* Peter, a resident of Jamestown, N. D.; Charles W., of Mazeppa; and Frank, of Red Wing, Minn. The two who died were Mary and Joseph. Mary was the wife of Chailes Whipple, of Zumbrota, Goodhue County. Joseph died in North Da¬ kota in 1917. Charles W. Colling was about five years old when his parents settled in Hastings, Minn., and there he subsequently attended the public schools. He accompanied the family to Mazeppa, and a few years later engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, being thus occupied for 16 years. He then sold the furniture department of his business to George Squires, retain¬ ing the undertaking department, which he carried on for eight years' longer, when he sold it to Nicholas Hilger. After that he engaged in farming, also dealing in western lands. He now owns a farm of 60 acres in Mazeppa Town¬ ship, which he rents out. In April, 1919, he opened a pool hall in Mazeppa, in partnership with C. McKibbin, and in addition to the pool business they handle -candy, cigars and tobacco, soft drinks and lunches. Mr. Colling has served several terms on the village board, and for one term was president. He was married in May, 1887, to Susan Schroeder, daughter of Peter and Anna Schroeder. Her father was born in Germany and was married in New York, where he first located on coming to this country. He and his wife came to Minnesota at an early day, taking a farm in Chester Township. They had seven children: Edward, May, Margaret, Mary, Susan, Victor, and Albert. Mr. and Mrs. Colling have been the parents of five children, one of whom, William, died at the age of 12 years. Those living are: Maud, wife of George Redding, of Mazeppa; Verona and Cecil, who are teachers; and Lucille, who is residing at home.

Arthur J. Hodge, cashier of the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa, and one of the leading business men in this part of the county, was born in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minn., in February, 1857, being the first male white child born there. His parents were William W. and Mary M. (Teller) Hodge, who came to the Northwest from New York. The early settlment of the family in this country dates back to colonial times, the first ancestors heie coming from England. William W. Hodge arrived at Lake City, Minn., in the early fifties, when this part of the country was a wilderness, and the white settlements were few and far between. He started the first nursery at Lake City, and also followed building and contracting until 1861, when he moved with his family to a farm in Olmsted County. There he and his wife spent the rest of their lives. Arthur J., who was their only child, was reared on the farm, and in his youth acquired a knowledge of agriculture. His elementary education was acquired in the district school, and he subsequently attended the high school at Rochester. Farming occupied his attention until 1908, in which year he came to Mazeppa. Prior to that, however, he was a director of the Hammond State Bank, and his subsequent career has been along financial lines. He was the organizer of the Farmers State Bank of Hammond in 1915, becoming a stock¬ holder in the institution, and serving for a while as vice president. He organ¬ ized and became cashier of the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa in 1909, and he is interested in numerous banks in North Dakota. He also deals in farm lands, and still owns the old homestead of his parents. Mr. Hodge was married in 1882 at Rochester, Minn., to Mary M. Herrick, daughter of George and Satina Herrick, natives of New York State, and a descendant of General Herrick, who served on the American side in the Revolutionary War. Her parents were early settlers in Minnesota and farmers by occupation. Both are now deceased. Of their seven children, five are now living: Frank, of Hammond, Minnie, a resident of Chatfield; Martha, widow of Mr. Banneman, residing at Faribault, Minn.; Georgie, wife of Thomas Robinson, of Rochester; Lena, wife of Will McDermott, of Luverne; and Mary M., who married A. J. Hodge, of Mazeppa. Mrs. Mary M. Hodge died very suddenly of pneumonia, December 12, 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Hodge five children have been born, four of whom are living, namely: Josie, wife of Bert Mitchell, of Gardner, N. D.; Frank A., cashier in the Hammond State Bank; Gertrude, wife of Grover Mitchell, residing on a farm in Hammond; and Arthur, assistant cashier of the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa. The one deceased was William, who died in 1909. He married Maud Rolph, of Hammond, and they had four children, Merna, Wilda, W illiam and Neva, all of whom are now living with their mother at Jaiiets, Wabasha County. Although Mr. Hodge spent so many years of his life in farming, he has shown a business and financial ability that has placed him on a le\el with many bankers of long experience and made him a power in the community, for the good of which his talents and influence have been exercised. Though en¬ terprising, he builds on a safe and sure foundation, and is sufficiently con- servative to take no unwise risks. Since coming to Mazeppa he has proved an asset to the business interests of the place, and has a high reputation as a man and citizen.

John Harvey, now a wealthy resident of Rochester, Minn., where he is liv¬ ing retired, but who during his long and active career was identified with the agricultural interests of Wabasha and Olmsted Counties, was born in Demore, County Down, Ireland, August 10, 1866, son of Alexander and Jane (Titterington) Harvey. In 1882, a youth of 16, he came to the United States, taking up his residence with his uncle, James Titterington, in Elgin Village, Wabasha County, Minn., and for a while attended school in the village. Subsequently until 1890 he did farm labor in the vicinity, after which he started in for him¬ self, renting a farm in Elgin Township. In 1896 he removed to a farm of 160 acres which he had purchased in section 31, and on which he made improve¬ ments in the shape of additions to the house and barn. During that period he also bought 40 acres in section 29, Elgin Township, and 100 acres in Farmington Township, Olmsted County, which increased his possessions to 300 acres. Of this land he sold a quarter section, but bought 240 acres in section 32, 40 acres in section 32 and 40 acres in section 29, Elgin Townhip. In 1907 he moved to the farm in section 29, and continued agricultural pursuits there until his retirement in 1919, when he took up his residence in Rochester. On the farm last mentioned in 1915 he built a basement barn 40 by 80 feet, also a chicken house, and erected a windmill. His landed possessions in Elgin and Farmington Townships include 540 acres, the result of nearly thirty years' hard and successful work as a general farmer and stock raiser. Mr. Harvey served three years as a member of the Elgin creamery board, and is a member of the Old Settlers' Association of Greenwood Prairie. He is affiliated fra¬ ternally with the Masonic order, including the Eastern Star chapter, of which Mrs. Harvey is also a member, and religiously with the Methodist Episcopal church. On April 21, 1892, Mr. Harvey was united in marriage with Hattie Bigelow, daughter of Frank M. and May (Hopson) Bigelow. To him and hi& wife nine children have been born, as follows: Clyde F., June 29, 1894; Ethel M., January 30, 1896; Cora L., March 16, 1901; Alex W., March 22, 1903; Alice R., February 1, 1906; Howard J., January 28, 1908; Ruby I., November 5, 1910; Helen, January 30, 1913; and Grace E., May 7, 1915. Clyde F. is now living on the home farm in section 29, Elgin Township. Ethel M. is the wife of John Spreck, and Cora L. the wife of Wayne Cunningham. The other members of the family are residing at home, the children of suitable age attending school.

Edward A. Woodruff, in former years a well known farmer and popular citizen of Elgin Township, now deceased, was born in Wisconsin, March 24, 1860, son of Henry C. and Polly (Whiting) Woodruff. Having come to Wa¬ basha County when quite young, he was educated in the district schools of Elgin Township and in the Plainview high school. Subsequently until 1882 he worked in an elevator in Plainview Village. He then rented his father's farm in Elgin Township and operated it under rental until 1889. In that year in com¬ pany with his father he purchased a fine farm of 160 acres in Elgin Township, and was engaged in its operation until his death on December 28, 1904. Mr.. V\ oodruff was a thoroughly practical farmer in all branches of the industry, and was especially successful as a breeder of Guernsey and Shorthorn cattle, keeping full-blooded sires. As a citizen he was public spirited, having at heart the general interests of the community, while in his home he was a good hus¬ band and kind father. He was fraternally affiliated with the Modern Wood¬ men of America, and religiously with the Methodist Episcopal church Mr Woodruff was married, January 18, 1882, to Carrie H. Roberts, daughter of Dr. Francis H. and Helen M. (Perrine) Roberts, of Plainview, Wabasha County. Of this union two children were born: Nina H., February 9, 1885, and Hughes. C., October 8, 1893. Nina H. is now the wife of Richard Cone, of Douglas, Mmn, and Hughes C. is a resident of Rochester, Minn.

Francis H. Roberts

Francis Hughes Roberts, M. D., for nearly forty years a resident of Plainview, of which village he was one of the most highly esteemed citizens, was horn in Franklin County, Indiana, June 23, 1831. He spent the years of child¬ hood, youth and early manhood in Indiana and Ohio, where he also taught school for nine years. On October 5, 1858, he was married at Moores Hill, Dearborn County, Ind., to Helen Mars Perrine, and at about the same time he took up the study of medicine, being graduated from the Cleveland (Ohio) Med¬ ical College, February 28, 1861. In May, 1868, he came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, settling in Plainview, where he continued in the practice of his pro¬ fession until a short time before his death on March 6, 1908. He passed away at the home of his daughter near Rochester, being advanced in his seventy-eighth year. His funeral services and interment took place in Plainview, the Rev. G. H. Gamble, pastor of the Baptist church at Rochester, conducting the services in the church, while those at the grave were conducted by the Odd Fellows' lodge, of which Dr. Roberts had for some years been a prominent member. Such a brief biographical outline as the above, however, does scant justice to the life and work of this beloved physician, a significent testimony to which was seen in the large concourse of people who assembled to pay the last tribute of re¬ spect to his memory. To many of these he had been not merely a physician but a friend and benefactor. It was owing to his generous nature and kindly sympathy for his patients that he failed to accumulate property, for it was his frequent custom to donate a whole or part of his bill when he knew or sus¬ pected that the payment would prove a hardship. But he left as a legacy to his children and friends the memory of a true Christian life spent in minister¬ ing to others. For 52 years he had been a faithful member of the Baptist church, and in all his relations as husband, father, friend, man and citizen, he attained an ideal standard, based on those Christian principles which he not only professed but practiced. For exactly 25 years and 18 hours before his death Dr. Roberts had been a widower, his beloved wife Helen having passed away March 6, 1883. They were the parents of eight children, six of whom sur¬ vived their father, and were present at his funeral, namely: Mrs. Carrie H. Woodruff, Mrs. S. T. Bigelow and Mrs. F. Domke, of Rochester; Mrs. A. Searles, of Elgin; A. C. Roberts, of Hammond, and Edward H. Roberts, of Newburg, N. D. Dr. Roberts also left three brothers: Dr. Samuel Roberts, of Lafayette, Ind., Ambrose Roberts, of Chicago, and William Roberts, of Andersonville, Ind.

John C. Disney, a pioneer of Gillford Township, was born in New York City, March 17, 1803, son of John and Catharine Disney. The parents were natives of Ireland who had emigrated to this country in about the closing years of the eighteenth century. Mrs. Catharine Disney died in New York City in March, 1805, at the age of 44 years, and her husband then returned to his na¬ tive land, where he died in December, 1815, at the age -of fifty-nine. Their son John remained with a sister at Richmond, Va., till twelve years old, when he ran away and joined the American army as a drummer, taking part in the War of 1812-15 with Great Britain. He subsequently traveled about the country, re¬ siding for a while in various places, but regarding New Tork as his home. On June 9, 1823, he married Lois Clark, and they made their home in Utica, N. Y., till about 1850, when Mr. Disney with his family moved to Virginia, where for several years he found employment on a plantation. They then returned to New York, which state continued to be their home until 1857. A considerable emigration from the East to Minnesota and other parts of the Northwest had set in a year or two previously, and Mr. Disney resolved to seek his fortune in the promising territory, which was soon to become a state. In 1858, therefore, he arrived with his family in Gillford Township, Wabasha County. There he took land and developed a farm, on which he resided until the fall of 1878. He then retired and bought a residence in Lake City, where he subsequently made his home until his death, October 27, 1880. His wife, Lois Clark Disney, died March 15, 1848, leaving four children, Robert T., John C., William J. and

Mary L., who became the wife of Edwin Bowen, of Joliet, Ill. All are now de¬ ceased except William J. On June 23, 1849, John C. Disney married for his second wife, Mary Sweetman, nee Wall, by whom he had four children: Kate, who married Albert Field, of Zumbro Falls; Lois, who married Byron Miller, and went to reside in Mexico, Oswego County, N. Y.; Charles, who became an attorney at Hudson, Wis.; and Alice, who married Charles Colby, of Lake City. By her first husband, Samuel Sweetman, Mrs. Mary Disney, had a daughter, Henrietta, who married Daniel Edwards, of Lake City. John C. Disney was a member of the Methodist church, and politically a Republican. The first school opened in the town of Gillford, was held in the kitchen of his house. All his sons by his first wife, served in the Civil and Indian Wars. He was a sturdy and patriotic American citizen who did his full share in the development and civilization of this region.

William J. Disney, a surviving pioneer of Wabasha County, residing in the village of Zumbro Falls, was born in Utica, N. Y., July 22, 1842, son of John C. and Lois (Clark) Disney. At the age of 15 he accompanied his parents to Wabasha County, Minn., settling with them on a farm in Gillford Township, it being one of the first farms taken up there. There he spent 44 years of his life, carrying on the place after his father's retirement, and remaining on it until 1891, when he came to Zumbro Falls. Here he became interested in vari¬ ous business enterprises, buying stock, conducting a lumber yard, and also opening and carrying on a hardware store, in association with his three sons and his daughter. The business was carried on under the firm name of W. J. Disney & Sons until April, 1919, when it was sold out, and Mr. Disney retired from active business. He was one of the organizers of the Zumbro Falls State Bank, of which he is still a stockholder and director. In 1897 Mr. Disney was appointed postmaster of Zumbro Falls, and held the office subsequently for 17 years to the satisfaction of his fellow townspeople. He is a member of Ford Post 156, G. A. R. of Mazeppa, and stands high in Masonry being a Shriner and member of Lake City Commandery No. 6 of which his three sons also belong. His successful career was due to qualities of industry and self-reliance, cul¬ tivated from his earliest years, as when only eight years old he worked on a Virginia plantation for 25 cents a day, and subsequently accompanying his parents in their wanderings from one locality to another, in New York State and elsewhere, relieved them of much of the burden of his support. These early industrial habits precluded the opportunity of his acquiring a regular ed¬ ucation, but in his scanty hours of leisure, as he grew older, he supplied to a large extent this deficiency by private study, mastering the ordinary branches of knowledge. The first meeting of the town board of Gillford was held at his house on the farm he purchased in 1868, adjoining that of his parents which he carried on while he also was managing the home farm, and his aid and in¬ fluence have always been on the side of good government and the progressive development of the community in which he resided. He stands now among the few survivors of the "old guard" of pioneers who opened up and brought civili¬ zation to this region. Not only that, in his younger days he shouldered a musket and went forth to defend the Union from the atfack of those who wished to destroy it, enlisting in 1864, in Company E. Eleventh Minnesota Infantry. His regiment was assigned to the Third Division, Fourth Brigade, of the Twen¬ tieth Army Corps, under the command of General Thomas, and under that able and stalwart leader he took part in the bloody battles of Franklin and Nash¬ ville, Tenn., besides a number of skirmishes, serving until the close of the war. He was one of the veterans who marched through cheering thousands in the stieets of W ashington in the grand review at the close of the great struggle, when President Lincoln and his cabinet, with most of the great northern gen¬ erals were present - an inspiring occasion never to be forgotten by those who witnessed or took part in it. The ranks of the veterans are now thinned, but their memory will forever survive and their deeds be written on their country's roll of honor. It was some five years after the close of the war, on March 9, 1870, when Mr. Disney chose a bride in the person of Sarah M. Ward, daughter of Josiah and Roxana (Carrier) Ward, who were natives of Connecticut. The early ancestors of the Ward family in this country came from England and were among the first settlers in New England, being numbered among the Pilgrims who fled to America to escape religious persecution. An ancestor of Mrs. Disney, Joshua Ward, served in the Revolutionary War, entering the Amer¬ ican service in 1776; and several others of the name were prominent in that struggle which won for this country its independence. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Disney had four children: Nellie, who is now keeping house for her father and mother; Burton W., cashier of the Zumbro Falls Farmers and Merchants State Bank; Erwin C., and Leonard W. Amidst a large gathering of friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Disney celebrated their golden wedding on March 9, 1920.

Joe L. Wurst, a former resident of Oakwood Township, Wabasha County, now living retired in Rochester, Minn., is a man who has acquired a compe¬ tence through well directed industry in agricultural and other pursuits. He was born in Oakwood Township, this county, 0 tober 17, 1868, son of Vincent and Mary (Gregor) Wurst, and was educated in the district school, remaining at home until 25 years of age. In 1893 he rented his father's farm, which he operated subsequently until 1899. During this time he bought 160 acres in Oakwood Township from George Richmond, and erected on it a house, barn and out-buildings. This farm he sold in 1899, buying 160 acres in Renville County, where he was engaged in farming until 1904. Then selling that farm also, he worked for two years in the flour mills. Having acquired a good knowledge of the milling industry, he bought a flour mill in Lyon County, Minn., which he operated very successfully until 1911. At the end of that time Mr. Wurst resumed farming, buying 174 acres in sections 31 and 32, Brown County, where he made his home for four years, selling the farm in 1915. Then he purchased 180 acres in section 33, Olmsted County, Minn, which he farmed until 1917. Having by that time acquired sufficient wealth to provide him with a reasonable income, he sold his farm for the last time, and took up his residence in Rochester, where he owns and conducts an apart¬ ment house of eight apartments, reserving two for himself and family. Mr. Wurst was united in marriage November 16, 1893, with Esther Geim, daughter of Valentine and Mellisa (Dull) Geim, well known farming people of Elgin Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wurst have been the parents of nine children: Ervin V., born January 8, 1895; Ida M., August 14, 1896; Gladys M., March 11, 1898; Florence G., August 27, 1900; Hazel L., July 11, 1902; Willis V., March 21, 1903; June M., June 19, 1905; Alice M., November 22, 1907; and Virgil W., December 25, 1912. Ervin V., who was drafted into the army May 25, 1918, was in the service nine months, seven months of which he spent in France, taking part in the bloody fighting in the Argonne Forest, where he was gassed. He is now residing at home. Ida M. and her sister Hazel, after residing at El Paso, Tex., for eight months, are now at home with their parents. Gladys M., Florence G., June M., Alice M. and Virgil W. are residing at home in Rochester, the three youngest attending school. Willis V. died September 22, 1914.

Valentine Geim, a retired farmer residing in Elgin Township, where he is well known and respected, was born December 15, 1847, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, son of John and Lucinda (Brundberg) Geim. He was quite young when he accompanied his parents to Wabasha County, Minn., and was educated in District School No. 56, Elgin Township. After working for his father until 1870, he bought the farm of 80 acres in section 4, Elgin Township, built a new barn and outbuildings, and was actively engaged in agriculture here until his retirement in 1909. A good practical farmer, he labored industriously to im¬ prove his place, and had a successful career. He was married, December 23, 1875, to Mellisa Dull, by whom he has had ten children, Mary, Esther, Lydia,

James, Oscar, Rosa, Orpha, Jessie, Elmer and Lottie. Oscar and Rosa are now deceased. Esther is the wife of Joe L. Wurst, now of Rochester; Mary, the wife of George Hanson, of Evan, Minn.; Orpha is now Mrs. W. B. Yunker of Rochester, and Lottie is the wife of Roland Briggs of Rochester, Minn.

August F. Villwock, proprietor of a farm of 280 acres in Oakwood Town¬ ship, was born on this farm July 31, 1873, son of August and Amelia (Shaw) Villwock. The parents were natives of Germany who bought this land, 200 acres in section 29, at an early day, and developed it into a farm. Here the mother died in 1894, and the father in 1919. August F. Villwock was educated in the district school and received his agricultural training on the home farm, which he bought in 1904. He has improved the property quite extensively, hav¬ ing remodeled the house and built a full basement barn, 30 by 100 feet in di¬ mensions. When he took possession of the farm it contained 200 acres, the other 80 acres having been his own purchase. His cattle of the Red Durham breed, the herd having a full-blooded sire. He also raises Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shropshire sheep, of the latter having a flock of 340, and French draft horses, shipping his own stock, for which he receives good prices. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is one of the reputable and esteemed cit¬ izens of Oakwood Township, energetic and enterprising, and interested in the general welfare of the community in which he resides.

Benedict Lager, in former years a well known farmer and highly respected citizen of Pepin Township, but now deceased, was born in Hanover, Germany, March 21, 1841, son of Bernard and Mary Ann Lager. He came to America with his parents, the family residing two or three years in East Dubuque. In 1859 they came to Wabasha County, Minn., settling on a farm in section 28, Pepin Township, about seven miles west of Wabasha. The land was wild, there were no roads, and Indians were numerous. Bernard Lager and his wife were hard workers and in time developed their land into one of the best farms in Pepin Township. Here they spent the rest of their lives respected - and es¬ teemed as good nighbors, and both died on the farm. They are buried in St. Felix Cemetery at Wabasha. Benedict Lager's education was begun in Germany, in the common schools, and he also attended school for awhile after com¬ ing to this country. He resided at home until his marriage in April, 1870, to Caroline, daughter of Bernard and Helen Welp of Pepin Township. She was born in Hanover, Germany, November 16, 1850, and came to America with her parents then ten years old, the family settling on Pepin Hill, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Lager immediately after their marriage took up their residence on the farm in sections 21 and 28, Pepin Township, which he operated successfully until his death in March, 1904. He then owned 280 acres and had improved the property, having built a fine brick house. He carried on extensive agricultural operations, raising both grain and stock. One of the leading citizens of his township, he served it as supervisor and assessor for a number of years, and was a member of the school board of District No. 3. Politically he was a Democrat. At his death he had accumulated a competence, leaving his fam¬ ily in good circumstances, and was a good husband, father and citizen. He and his family were members of St. Felix parish of the Catholic church, and he belonged also to St. Joseph's Society. He was faithful in all the obliga¬ tions of life and a liberal supporter of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Lager were the parents of nine children, born as follows : Sophia M., February 12, 1871; Benedict, August 26, 1872; Edward, April 1, 1873; Mary, March 23, 1875; Frank, September 23, 1877; Joseph, October 22, 1879; Henry, April 7, 1882; Annie, September 2, 1884, and George, October 3, 1887. Sophia M., who married Anton Kennebec of Wabasha, died on Wabasha Hill in the spring of 1910, leaving ten children, Isabelle, Lizzetta, Agnes, Clara, Frank, Josepha, Edward. Marcella, Bernice and Ruth. Benedict, now a carpenter in Wabasha, mai i ied Anna Giaden and has one child, Ervin J. Edward, who is a carpenter living in the State of Washington, married Catherine Dooley. Mary is now

Mr. And Mrs. Benedict Lager

Mrs. Edward Wise, Jr., of Lake City, and has three children, Edward, Ralph and Benedict. Frank, who is a railroad bridge carpenter residing in Minneapolis, married Ida Whaley and has two children, Benedict and John. Joseph, who is now a renter on the home farm, married Myrtle Elvira Berlin of Red \\ ing, January 9, 1907, and has three children, Florence, Dorothy and Frances. Henry is residing on Pepin Hill. Annie is the wife of W illiam Mais, a faimei on Pepin Hill, and has two children, Elvira and Lavina. George, who also re¬ sides on Pepin Hill, married Mary Lager, who died December 26, 1915, leaving one child, Loraine.

Thomas S. Miller, formerly a well known and respected resident of the Village of Kellogg, where he lived for 40 years, was born in Kenton, Hardin County, 0., March 24, 1852, son of Henry and Susana Miller. His parents were lifelong residents of that state, where they died many years ago. At an early age he came to Wisconsin, where he attended a district school. In 1872, at the age of 20, he came to Wabasha County, Minn., and settled in the Village of Kellogg, where he made his home until his death, April 27, 1912. Mr. Millei combined the occupations of carpenter and farmer, owning a small farm within the village limits. That he had the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens is shown by the fact that he served for some time as president of the village council and was treasurer of the local camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was also a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and his untimely death at the age of 60 years was sinceiely mouined. Mr. Miller was married May 30, 1872, to Sarah De Lorimier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George De Lorimier. Her father, who came from Canada, was of French extraction, while her mother was born in Missouri. They came to Wabasha V illage from Dubuque, la., and farmed for some time in this vicinity until the death of Mrs. De Lorimier, March 31, 1868. After that event Mr. De Lorimier went to Kansas, and subsequently from that state to Bellingham, Wash., where he died in May, 1918, at the remarkable age of 100 years. He and his wife were Cath¬ olics in religion. They had in all 13 children, of whom six are now living: Adelaide, Philip, Katherine, Julia, Bert and Sarah. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Miller have been the parents of eleven children: George H., born April 6, 1873, who was killed on the railroad, February 7, 1913; Frances, born September 30, 1874, now the widow of John Kennedy, and residing at La Cross; Margaret A., born October 30, 1876, who is the wife of Andrew Espey of Sharon, Pa.; Ethel P. born August 15, 1878, now Mrs. Charles Erpelding of Gladbrook, la.; Ethel M., born October 10, 1881, now a resident of Minneapolis; Neva M., born Feb¬ ruary 22, 1883, wife of Hans Jensen of St. Charles, Minn.; Cora E., born March 15, 1887, wife of Peter Eichen of Saskatchewan, Canada; Steven T., born De¬ cember 27, 1889, who died January 1, 1890; Thomas S., born in Kellogg January 20, 1892; Cecil L., born May 24, 1894, and Vivian M., born December 30, 1897, who was educated in the Kellogg high school, the Wabasha Noimal, and the agricultural department of the State University, and is now a school teacher residing at home. Cecil L., who enlisted May 2 (, 1918, in Company A., 46th Regiment of Engineers, was one of the numerous victims of influenza, dying at Camp Benjamin Harrison, near Indianapolis, October 10, 1918. Ernest M. enlisted in May, 1917, being assigned to the 86th Division, 3d Piov. Eng., undei General Kennon.