Wabasha County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 16 of 27)

Gust Olson, in former years a well known and respected citizen of MU Pleasant Township, where he was successfully engaged in agriculture, was born near Urbru, Sweden, November 3, 1843. He attended school in his native land, where he spent the first 25 years of his life. He then resolved to seek his fortune in the United States, and left Sweden May 26, 1869, arriving in New York June 26. From that city he made his way west, partly by boat, to Grand Haven, Mich., from there to Milwaukee, then by train to Galena, Ill., and up the Mississippi by steamer to Lake City, Minn. The journey was a tedious one, as he had little money and could not pay for the best accommodations. On arriving here, or soon after, he found work in a lumber yard, where he was employed for four years. Before the end of that period he made the acquaint¬ ance of Mary Anderson, daughter of Andrew and Christina Anderson, and was married to her at Lake City, December 27, 1872. After his marriage Mr. Olson continued working for others until the spring of 1877, when he started out on his career as a farmer, moving on to the Peter Beck farm in section 22, Mt. Pleasant Township, where he remained two years. After that he operated the Collins farm in section 25 for two years. He then made another step in ad¬ vance, buying 80 acres in section 26, Mt. Pleasant Township, adjoining Hazlett farm on the north, and about the same time he rented and moved on to the Hazlett farm in section 36, containing 320 acres, which he operated up to the time of his death. Long before the termination of his career, however, he bought an improved farm of 160 acres in section 32, Lake Township, five and a half miles south of Lake City. This was a productive farm, with good build¬ ings, and formed a valuable part of his estate. In the meanwhile a family of sons and daughters was growing up around him, whose names, with birth dates, are as follows: Ida M., born November 30, 1879; Alma M., November 16, 1881; John W., August 14, 1883; Albin G., February 25, 1886; David L., March 5, 1889; and Alice M., April 14, 1895. Mr. Olson died June 5, 1912, leaving the record of an industrious and capable farmer and good citizen. His widow and children, none of whom are married, have since continued to operate the two farms, buying the Hazlett place in 1913. On this farm is a fair set of build¬ ings, the house having been improved by the family, who have also erected a large machine shed, and made other improvements. The total area of the two farms is 560 acres, nearly all of which are under the plow, and the farms are well stocked with Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China swine, all of high grade. The 400-acre farm in Mt. Pleasant Township is operated by Albin and David, while the Lake Township farm is operated by John, with the aid of his sister, Alma. The other daughters remain on the home farm with their mother. All are industrious and respected members of the community and are members of St. John's Lutheran congregation at Lake City. The family has just erected a new modern barn of 90 by 50 feet, with full basement and equipped with Loude stanchions and running water.

Gust D. Labisky, chairman of the Plainview Township board, and a well to do general farmer and stock raiser, was born in the province of Schleswig, Germany, December 11, 1859, son of Dave and Rosa (Quark) Labisky. The parents, natives of the same province, came to the United States in 1868, locat¬ ing in Sheboygan County, Wis. Two years later they removed to Manitowoc County, in the same state, where they spent the rest of their lives, the father dying in 1888 and the mother in 1898. Gust D. Labisky was educated in the common schools of Wisconsin, and for one winter in North Dakota. After liv¬ ing with his parents until 18 years of age, he worked out two years, and then, in 1878, came to Minnesota, locating in Winona County, where for about two seasons he was engaged in farm work. After that he spent two seasons in North Dakota, at the end of that time taking a homestead in Edmunds County, South Dakota, where he farmed for seven years. Then returning to Minnesota,' he operated rented farms in Wabasha County for two years, afterwards for six years in Winona County, and still later for eight years in Wabasha County again. At the end of that time he bought his present farm of 160 acres in sec¬ tion 27, Plainview Township, on which he has since made valuable improve¬ ments, having rebuilt the house and nearly all the barns and erected other out¬ buildings. He is profitably breeding Shorthorn cattle for dairy and beef pur¬ poses, and also raises Poland China hogs. In 1919 he bought a farm of 160 acres in section 26, which he has deeded to his two sons, Charles and Albert. A man of forceful character, keeping in close touch with public affairs, Mr. Labisky has naturally been called upon to serve in public offices. He has been a member of the school board for many years, and is now chairman of the township board, of which he has been a member nine years. His religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church. Mr. Labisky was married March 14, 1888, to Bertha Nienow, who was born in Germany, May 2, 1865, and came to America in 1867. He and his wife are the parents of five children: Charles J., born February 7, 1889; Leona C., December 25, 1890; Albert H., October 18, 1894; Clara M., February 11, 1898; and Verna, born December 10, 1899. Charles J. is now a farmer in Plainview Township. Leona C. is the wife of Albert Claussen, and has three children, Vera, Alvin and Chester. Albert H. is farm¬ ing the home place, Charles is farming the land in section 26, while Clara M. is residing at home with her parents, and Verna is keeping house for Charles. Mr. Labisky is an excellent type of the self-made man who has attained pros¬ perity through his own efforts, and he is well known and respected throughout this part of the county.

Denison S. Melendy, one of the most remarkable citizens of Wabasha County, now living on the beautiful farm in section 12, Plainview Township, which he purchased 40 years ago, though retired as a farm proprietor, is still able at the advanced age of 96 years to do a fair day's work, and enjoys being useful in preference to leading a life of idle leisure, which he could well afford to do. His remarkable achievements in this direction merit further attention and permanent record. Mr. Melendy was born at Orange, in Orange County, Vermont, October 8, 1824, only nine years after the battle of Waterloo and the close of our second war with Great Britain, and when steamships, railroads, and the electric telegraph were as yet unknown. His parents were Ebenezer and Sybil (Maisey) Melendy. His education was acquired at the Newbury Academy, Newbury, Vt., and after following the prescribed course he took up the work of a teacher, which he followed in the district schools for four win¬ ters. That he was a young man of recognized ability may be inferred from the fact that he served as superintendent of the schools in his native township, and was also elected to the offices of town clerk and town treasurer. On February 16, 1861, Mr. Melendy was united in marriage with Caroline Melendy, who was born at Grafton, N. H., October 10, 1841, daughter of Carlton and Betsy D. (Bean) Melendy. Directly after his marriage he purchased a farm of 140 acres in the Connecticut River Valley, in Orange County, Vt., and engaged in agri¬ culture, an occupation which he followed on the same farm for nearly forty years, or until 1880. He was now 56 years old, and most men of his age would have been content to remain on the spot where they had made their home for so long a period, but Mr. Melendy had all the ambition and energy of a much younger man, and though he was too late to be a pioneer, he resolved at least to be a settler in the distant and prosperous state of Minnesota, where there was still plenty of good land not yet worked out or depleted. Accordingly with his wife and three children he said good-bye to the old home and came to Plainview Township, Wabasha County, where he located on a farm which he had previously purchased on the beautiful Greenwood Prairie, section 12. This he soon built up into a model farm in every respect and became numbered among the leading and prosperous citizens of the township. In 1896 he suffered a great loss, amounting to about $4,000, when his outbuildings, with their con¬ tents, including six stacks of grain and 39 hogs, were completely destroyed by fire. But being a man of unlimited courage and perseverance, he reconstructed the buildings, erected a large barn, and remodeled the house, his prosperity being only temporarily interrupted. In 1899 Mr. Melendy relinquished the more arduous tasks of farm life, turning the farm over to younger hands, and it is now owned and operated by his son, Marcus D., with whom he and his wife are living and keeping house for themselves. But though he gave up the harder work, he is by no means idle. During the year 1919 he took full care of the lawns and a large garden of nearly an acre of ground, raising over 125 bushels of potatoes, which he hoed and cared for, and dug and carried them ail into the cellar, besides splitting 20 cords of wood to keep the home fires burning, a remarkable performance for a man in his 95th year, and which prob¬ ably has never been equaled by any man of his age in this county, and rarely anywhere. For several years he served as a member of the school board, hav¬ ing always kept up his early interest in education. The three children born to Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Melendy are: Nettie, now Mrs. V. W. Johnson, of Plainview village; Marcus D., proprietor of the old home farm in Plainview Town¬ ship ; and Edgar E., who is also a resident of the township.

Marcus D. Melendy, proprietor of a fine farm called the Greenwood Prairie Home, in section 12, Plainview Township, which was established by his father 40 years ago, was born in Fairlee, Orange County, Vt., April 20, 1867, son of Denison S. and Caroline C. (Melendy) Melendy. He was educated in the public schools of his native county and in Wabasha, Minn. It was in 1880, at the age of 13, that he was brought by his parents to Wabasha County, Minn., the family locating on the farm on Greenwood Prairie, in section 12, Plainview Township, that the subject of this sketch is now operating. Later he took up farming on the farm of 160 acres in section 12, belonging to his uncle, Carlton Melendy, and was thus occupied 'until 1905. He then purchased a farm of 90 acres, also located in section 12, on which he resided until 1908, when he sold it and moved to the village of Plainview, where he made his home for six years and a half. In 1915 he went to California, where he was engaged in driving an auto bus line, being located four months at Burlingame and later at San Mateo. On June 22, 1917, he left California in an automobile headed for Wabasha County, Minn., where he arrived July 29, to become manager and proprietor of his father's farm, which he has since continued to operate. The farm, which is his own property, contains 160 acres, and is well provided with substantial buildings and machinery. Mr. Melendy is one of the substantial and progressive farmers of the county, believing in modern methods of agri¬ culture, which he is using with profitable results. His cattle are of the Dur¬ ham breed, with full-blooded sires at the head of the herd. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. For several years he was a member of the board of supervisors of Plainview Township, a part of the time being chairman, and for many years he was a member of the school board of his district. While a resident of Plainview he also served one year as a mem¬ ber of the city council. In these positions he rendered efficient service and proved himself a good man of affairs. Mr. Melendy was married September 25, 1888, to Lucy G. Wentworth, who was born July 20, 1869, and who has proved a faithful helpmeet and loving wife and mother. They have four chil¬ dren: Lynn E., born August 30, 1889; Avalin F., July 27, 1894; Lloyd D., August 30, 1907; and Stacy M., December 22, 1910. Lynn E. Melendy, who at the age of 16 took up electrical work at Red Wing, where he remained two years, subsequently spent two years in Oregon in the employ of the Northern Pacific Railroad Co. A severe illness from typhoid fever caused him in 1910 to seek renewed health in California. There in the following year he was married to Mary Ennes, of Hillsboro, Ore. Until three years ago he made his home in San Francisco, where he was an electrician in a steel mill. Then becoming interested in aviation, he attended the Christopherson Aviation School, became a licensed pilot and was made an instructor in the same school. In May, 1918, he enlisted as a Marine and was sent to Miami, Fla., where he received two months' training. Then going overseas, he saw active flying service as a mem¬ ber of the Northern Bombing Squadron of the First Division. On his return home at Christmas time, following the signing of the armistice, he resumed his work as instructor in the Aviation school in San Francisco. While making a demonstration flight at Ft. Bragg on Sunday, June 13, 1920, his machine was struck in midair by another plane driven by an aviator named Eldridge and fell in flames to the ground, Mr. Melendy and the two men with him being killed. He was a young man with an enviable record and his untimely death was greatly mourned. Avalin F. Melendy, after graduating from the Plainview high school in the class of 1913, entered the Winona State Normal School, where she took the advanced elementary course and is now teaching at Evelith, Minn. The Melendy family are affiliated religiously with the Methodist Epis¬ copal church.

John H. Eggers, now living retired in the village of Plainview, was for some years one of the leading farmers in this township. He was born in Farmington Township, Olmsted County, December 24, 1874, son of Jurgen and Elsie (Eitzman) Eggers. His education, begun in a district school in Farm¬ ington Township, was continued in the Plainview village school, and after he became Industrially active he worked for his father until 1896. He then started out for himself, buying 140 acres in sections 23 and 24, Plainview Town¬ ship, where he did general farming until 1911. In that year he effected a trade of property by which he acquired 240 acres in sections 14 and 15, Plainview Township, at which location he remained, engaged in general farming and stock raising until his retirement in 1919. He has bought a beautiful home in the village, which he now occupies. He served as clerk of Plainview township for 17 years, and was school director of Districts 59 and 62 for 12 years, and is now serving as recorder for the village of Plainview. On April 6, 1896, Mr Eggers was united in marriage with Adeline Goetz, daughter of August ana Rosa (Waundrie) Goetz, early settlers in Wabasha County. They have had two children: Alfred, born April 5, 1897, who is now living on the Louis Holtz farm in this township; and Raymond A., born May 2, 1909, wffio is attending school in the village. Mr. Eggers and his family are members of the German Lutheran church. They have a wide circle of friends throughout this part ol the county and are personally popular.

Henry C. Marshman, proprietor of one of the best farms in Plainview Township, if not in the county, which he has developed within the last 16 or 17 years, was born in Washington County, Wis., June 11, 1860, son of Henry and Lottie (Crow) Marshman. The parents were natives of Germany who came to this country about 1845, and spent the rest of their lives farming in Wash¬ ington County, Wis., where they died. Their son, Henry C., attended school in his home locality, and remained with his parents until 18 years old. His ambition then prompted him to strike out on his own account, and he came to Winona County, Minn., where he worked three years, practicing economy and saving his money. At the end of that time he rented a farm in Elba Town¬ ship, Winona County, which he operated two years. About 1883 he came to Plainview Township, Wabasha County, and for 20 years thereafter was en¬ gaged in operating rented farms. During that period he made steady pi ogress and his bank account gradually increased. By 1903 he was able to buy a good farm, and accordingly purchased the one on which he is now residing, or rather, 240 acres of it, located in section 35. He has since increased its area to 320 acres. His improvements have added considerably to the value of the property, as he has remodeled the house and erected a fine barn and outbuild¬ ings. As a breeder of Durham cattle, Poland-China swine and Percheron horses, he has achieved good success, and in addition raises large quantities of grain and other farm products, for all of which, in the present state of the mar¬ ket, he receives good prices. He is a member of the Co-operative Creamery Association of Plainview% and is a school director of District No. 62. Politically he is a Republican. Mr. Marshman has practically retired from his labors, hav¬ ing turned the farm over to his sons, who are operating it under his super¬ vision. Mr. Marshman was married October 11, 1880, to Amelia Nienow, of Elba, Minn., who was born September 27, 1860. Five children are the issue of this marriage, namely: Mary, born April 11, 1882; Clara, June 11, 1883; Alice, November 17, 1889; Roy, December 2, 1892; and Herbert, February 20, 1895. Mary is the wife of Eugene Holdridge of Quincy Township, Olmsted County, and has one child, Eunice. Alice is now Mrs. Charles Amos of Little Valley, Quincy Township, Olmsted County, and has two children, Rosemond and Paul. Clara graduated from the Winona General Hospital December 29, 1917, and is now a trained nurse. Roy and Herbert are residing on the home farm. The Marshman family are members of the Lutheran church.

Charles W. Carleton, a prominent member of the agricultural community in Plainview Township, where he owns and operates a farm of 170 acres, 120 acres in Plainview Township and 50 acres in Whitewater Township, Winona County, was born in Plainview Township, January 24, 1872, son of John M. and Sarah (Newton) Carleton. The father was a native of New Hampshire and the mother of England. They were married in Wisconsin in March, 1871, and in the same year came to Minnesota, settling in Plainview Township, Wabasha County. In 1874 John M. Carleton bought 120 acres in section 36, the land be¬ ing partly improved. He finished the work of grubbing and breaking, and later remodeled the buildings or erected new ones when needed, developing the farm into a good piece of agricultural property. After operating it until 1906 he retired, taking up his residence in Plainview, where he died in August, 1912. His wife died on the farm in 1892. They had five children: Charles W., sub¬ ject of this sketch; Ralph, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, now residing in Starkweather, N. D.; Ella, residing in Plainview Village; Lizzie Amelia, wife of William D. Hassig, of Plainview Township; and Daisy A., who is a stenographer now living in California. Charles William Carleton was edu¬ cated in the Woodland school and the public school of Plainview. From an early age he assisted his father on the home farm, and was its active manager after reaching the age of 21. In 1906 he bought the property, on which he has made a number of improvements, having erected a machine shed 24 by 64 feet in size, a hog barn 14 by 54, and a chicken house 10 by 24. He has also remodeled the house. He follows general farming, raising Shorthorn cattle for beef purposes, Poland-China swine, and other good stock, and is doing a paying business. Mr. Carleton is a member of the Plainview Shipping Association. He is clerk of School District No. 62, and politically is independent. His re¬ ligious affiliations and those of his family are with the Methodist Episcopal church. On June 12, 1907, he was married to Lulu E. Hassig, and they are the parents of two children: Harvey A., born October 18, 1908; and Ruth M., born July 9, 1913.

Charles Wehrenberg, who in partnership with his brother, Edward, is con¬ ducting a considerable farming business in Greenfield Township, was born in this township October 5, 1877, son of John H. and Anna (Frye) Wehrenberg. He acquired his education in the district school and worked for his father until 1905, when he became his brother's partner in the purchase and operation of the home farm of 320 acres in sections 20 and 29. In 1910 they bought an addi¬ tional 80 acres in section 29, where Charles is now residing. As general farmers and stock raisers the two brothers are meeting with much success, due to industry and a practical knowledge of the business. Their swine are of the Poland-China breed, and to improve their stock they keep full-blooded sires. In 1919 Mr. Wehrenberg built a new round barn 68 feet in diameter, and has made general repairs on other buildings. For several years he has engaged in op¬ erating a threshing outfit. Prominent as a citizen of his township, he held the office of town assessor for three years, and was a member of the town board of supervisors for an equal length of time. Charles Wehrenberg was married

October 18, 1910, to Lucy Graner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graner of Glasgow Township. He and his wife are the parents of two children: Stanley, born January 1, 1912, and Beatrice G., born November 5, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Wehrenberg are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Modern Samaritans.

Carl P. Engelhart, proprietor of an elevator at Mazeppa, where he is en¬ gaged in the grain business, handling flour and feed, and also coal, is an im¬ portant factor in the business life of the village, where he was born March 11, 1889. His parents were Peter and Alvina (Dablow) Engelhart, the father a native of Germany and the mother of Geneva, Freeborn County, Minn. Peter Engelhart came to the United States in 1867, locating first in Keokuk, la., where he remained two years, at the end of that time coming to Mazeppa, Minn. From 1869 to 1888 he followed farming, and then, coming to town, engaged in the implement business. Later he entered into the grain business, becoming proprietor of an elevator. In 1895 he retired. By his first wife, Alvina, he had four children, all now living, namely: Clara, wife of Ed. Freiheit, a mer¬ chant of Zumbro Falls; Elizabeth, wife of A. Jondreau, residing at Cohasset, Minn.; Christina, who lives at home, and Carl P., the subject of this sketch. The mother of these children died in 1895, the year in which her husband re¬ tired from business, and he subsequently married Anna Lemke, of Mazeppa, by whom he had a son, Peter C. a medical student in Minnesota University. Carl P. Engelhart was reared in the Village of Mazeppa and as a boy attended the public school here. On attaining his majority he went to Canada, where for four years he was engaged in the grain business. In 1914 he returned to Ma¬ zeppa and entered into the same business here, for two years operating the Farmers' elevator, at the end of which time he purchased it from the company, and has since been sole proprietor. He has shown good business ability, and is numbered among the prominent and well-to-do citizens of the village. The Blue Lodge of Masons numbers him among its interested members. Mr. En¬ gelhart was married at Cochrane, Wis., September 9, 1914, to Palma L. Rohrer, daughter of Gottlieb M. and Helen (Auer) Rohrer, her father being the leading merchant of Cochrane, and president of the village board since the organiza¬ tion of that village in 1886, besides having one excellent record in the educa¬ tional field, as postmaster, town and county official and supporter of important industries in his locality. Mrs. Engelhart's mother was born in Alma, Buffalo County, Wis., daughter of Adam and Barbara (Ballinger) Auer. Mr. and Mrs. Engelhart are the parents of one child, Audrey, who was born September 12,

Joseph Ford, pioneer of Mazeppa, was born in Delaware County, N. Y., in May, 1800. His father was a cloth-dresser, of whom he learned the business, and afterward moved to Madison County, N. Y., where he established and car¬ ried on the same business for a number of years. Subsequently he turned his attention to farming, which occupation he followed in his native state until 1855, in the fall of which year he came to Minnesota, locating on the site of Ma¬ zeppa. He at once pre-empted 160 acres of land in the north half of section 6, which he improved and for a number of years carried on farming operations, supervising his entire business in person until he was about 80 years of age, after which his son Orville D. took over its management. He died September 28, 1882. He was a highly esteemed member of the community, which he had done much to advance, having with his son, Orville D., platted the village of Mazeppa, including the water-power. He was a man of strong convictions, and with a reputation for probity and fair-dealing above reproach, and his life was that of a sincere Christian, a good neighbor and an active and useful citizen. He married Olive Lindsay, who died October 14, 1881, less than a yeai before his own demise. Their children were: Hattie, who died June 28,- 1881 , Devillo C., who died May 2, 1862; and Orton D., who is also deceased; Orville D», deceased; Adelia, widow of Louis B. Mathews of Lake City;- Annette I. lives in

Orville D. Ford, who with his father Joseph platted the Village of Ma¬ zeppa, was born in the Town of Lebanon, IVIadison County, N. Y., in August, 1827. He acquired a common school education in his native town, where he resided until September, 1855, when he came to the site of Mazeppa, Minn. Here he pre-empted 160 acres of land in section 30. Subsequently he bought three eighties and settled on the south half of section 6. The land forming the site of the village, which he and his father platted, was purchased by them of Judge Welch of Red Wing, who owned it under the original patent. Orville D. Ford spent his life after coming to Minnesota, in Mazeppa and Wabasha. Besides carrying on a farm, he was engaged in general merchandise and mill¬ ing, and when the Bank of Mazeppa was started he became one of its stock¬ holders. For a number of years he served as county treasurer. From his pur¬ chase of three eighties he sold a number of town lots. In 1873, in connection with his son, Edwin L., he established a boot and shoe store under the firm name of E. L. Ford & Co., and together they developed the enterprise into a large and prosperous business, adding groceries, clothing, dry goods, hats and caps, and other lines to the original stock. He took a lively interest in the growth and welfare of the town and took an active part in shaping its destiny. He and an associate built and operated the first mill in Mazeppa. In 1880 he sold his interest in the mill and retired from business. He was the first presi¬ dent of the village council after its organization in 1856, and held the office of register of deeds for Wabasha County for five years. In 1858 he was elected to represent his district in the legislature of Minnesota and served until 1861, with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He died in Ma¬ zeppa, May 9, 1909, honored and respected by the entire community, and having been for more than half a century a prominent citizen of this county. Orville D. Ford was married in New York State, August 3, 1850, to Orille A. Day. The children born of this union were: Edwin L., Addie F., the last mentioned of whom married, first, June 21, 1888, John C. Gilman, and, secondly, May 18, 1897, William D. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Orille A. Ford, wife of O. D. Ford, was a daugh¬ ter of Marvin and Eliza (Dunham) Day, the father born in New York State, December 26, 1802, and the mother June 30, 1805. He died March 17, 1888, and she, December 31, 1890. Their children were: Jerusha, born December 16, 1827; Orille A. (Mrs. O. D. Ford), born October 22, 1829; Cornelia E., May 3, 1831; Wallace W., March 23, 1833; Charles E., April 13, 1835; Betsey H., October 16, 1845 (died September 24, 1895), and Eliza, who is also deceased.

Edwin L. Ford, for a number of years a leading business man and promi¬ nent citizen of Mazeppa, was born in Madison County, N. Y., in 1851, and was four years old when he accompanied his parents to Mazeppa, Minn. Here he grew to manhood, as a boy attending the village school, where he acquired the elements of knowledge. His education was supplemented by an attendance of two or three years at the University of Minnesota, and by a course at the Com¬ mercial College of Minneapolis, where he was graduated. On returning home in 1873 he established with his father, Orville D. Ford, a boot and shoe store, which was conducted under the firm name of E. L. Ford & Co. This enter¬ prise was started on a small scale, but grew in size, and finally developed into a large general mercantile business, dry goods, clothing, crockery, hats and caps, and other lines being added from time to time. Later other parties be¬ came interested in the business, including Orville G. Nichols, who when young had lived with the Fords, and later worked in the store, and who in 1912, four years after Mr. Ford's death, bought out the other partners, and became pro¬ prietor of the business. Mr. Ford died June 3, 1908. He was an excellent business man, a model citizen, and a devoted husband and father. Besides de¬ veloping the large mercantile business above mentioned, he also successfully operated a lumber yard, of which he was proprietor at the time of his death. He was twice married: first in 1875 to Hattie Barnard, of Minneapolis, who died June 28, 1881. In 1884 Mr. Ford married Annie L. Fricke, a resident of

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Plainview, and daughter of Julius and Annette (Tebbens) Fricke, who were natives of Germany, from which country they came to Plainview, Minn., at an early date. In the Fricke family there were five children, one son and four daughters. Of the five there are four now living, namely: Augusta, who mar¬ ried Mathew Owens of Humboldt, S. D.; Minnie, widow of J. H. O'Connell, of Plainview, Minn.; Annie, widow of Edwin L. Ford, and A. J. Fricke, of Plainview. By his second wife, Annie, Edwin L. Ford had three children: Paul L., Elizabeth E. and Edwin H. Elizabeth E. is the wife of H. S. Fairley of Fair¬ mont, Minn. Edwin H. served two years in the U. S. navy during the world war.

Paul L. Ford, a prosperous man of Mazeppa, was born in this village, Feb¬ ruary 11, 1885, son of Edwin L. and Annie (Fricke) Ford. He was educated in the public schools and at Carlton College, Northfield, Minn. His early indus¬ trial experience was gained in his father's lumber yard, and during 1906-07 he was in the State of Washington. From 1908, the year of his father's death, the latter's estate was conducted by the administrator of the estate, who turned it over to Paul L. Ford in 1912, and the latter conducted it until 1915, when he sold it to Theo. Maas. Each spring and fall he is engaged in buying and selling produce. He also owns 130 acres of land within the city limits, which is operated by a tenant. Mr. Ford was married December 29, 1910, to Eva A. Franklin, daughter of George and Alice (Black) Franklin. Her parents came to Minnesota from New York and Illinois at an early day, settling in Mazeppa, where the father died. The mother is still living. In 1916 Mr. Ford erected a nice modern bungalow of seven rooms, in which he and his wife now make their home. They are people of wide acquaintance and popular members of Ma¬ zeppa society.

Carl Sigfred Nygren, former member of the Minnesota State Legislature, and now a dealer on a large scale in Minnesota and Wisconsin farm lands, with headquarters at Lake City, was born in the city where he now resides, August 17, 1870, son of Charles John and Maria (Johanson) Nygren. He passed through the common schools and was reared to agricultural pursuits by his father, supplementing his practical knowledge gained on the farm, with courses at the Minnesota Agricultural College in 1896. In 1897 he started operating a farm in Mt. Pleasant Township. He carried on general farming and made a specialty of stock and swine breeding. He was the first farmer in his vicinity to breed registered Shorthorn cattle, and his fine herd of 67 was the pride of the neighborhood. He also had a drove of pure blooded Yorkshire swine and one of good graded Poland-China swine. In 1909, after twelve years success¬ ful operation of the farm, he sold out, and moved to Lake City, where he now makes his home at the corner of North Garden and Woodbine streets. Upon locating in Lake City he became traveling salesman for the Climax Western Oil Co. of Minneapolis. Next he became salesman for the Western Oil & Grease Co. of Minneapolis, his territory covering Goodhue, Wabasha and Winona Counties in Minnesota, and also the northern tier of counties in North Dakota. In the spring of 1914, he became district agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, with headquarters at Lake City. In addition to this he was also agent for various fire, hail and cyclone insurance companies. In 1916, with John R. Donahue, of St. Paul, as a partner, he engaged in the real estate business. He handles all kinds of real estate, but makes a specialty of farm lands in large tracts. In addition to the land which he acquires from time to time temporari¬ ly as a part of his business, he is the permanent owner of a tract of 240 acres of timber land in Aitken County, this state. His business holdings include stock in the Texas Oil Co., of Houston, Tex. Mr. Nygren was elected to the State Legislature in the fall of 1910, and served in the regular session of 1911 and the special session of 1912. He won a good record, was chairman of the Committees on Military Affairs, Agricultural Schools, and Agriculture, and a member of the Committees on Good Roads and Live Stock. Mr. Nygren be¬ longs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of the Masons, at Lake City as well as to the Shrine at Minneapolis. At Lake City he is also a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fel¬ lows. In 1916 Mr. Nygren filed as an Independent Democrat for a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis, and won out by about 1000 majority, defeating Frank Sasse, attorney at Austin. He was married October 23, 1907, to Anna, the daughter of Frank W. and Mary H. Miller, of Lake Town¬ ship, this county. This union has been blessed with four children: Charles Franklyn, born April 6, 1910; William Freeman, born September 29, 1912, and died August 17, 1913; and Harry and Helen, twins, born June 6, 1915.

Kaspar Scheer, an early settler in Mazeppa Township, where he made a good record as a pioneer farmer, was born in Germany in 1837. He grew to manhood in his native land, where in 1872 he married Mrs. Susanna Seivert, widow of Pierre Seivert, and soon afterwards they came to the United States, accompanied by the two Seivert children, John and Nicholas. On arriving at La Crosse, Wis., they found they had to wait there a week before they could get a boat bound up the river, and when they finally disembarked at Lake City, Mr. Scheer had but twenty-five cents left in cash. They were met, however, at Lake City by relatives with an ox team, who lived in Mazeppa, and who brought them to the latter township. About ten days later they began housekeeping in a log house in the woods, the building being in such poor condition that when they awoke in the morning they had to shake the snow off the bed before they could get up. After working for others for two or three years Mr. Scheer and his family moved into the village, where he bought three acres of land and built a house. There he resided for the rest of his life, passing away in 1917. At the time of his death he had been a widower for sixteen years, his wife having died in 1891. They had four children, three daughters and one son. One of the daughters, Anna, died when four years old. The surviving children are : Katherine, wife of Cal Raymond, of Brainard, Minn.; Mary, wife of Frank Bunde, of Duluth, Minn., and George, who resides in Mazeppa. Mrs. Scheer's sons by her first husband, Pierre Seivert, are both living, John being a resident of Spokane, Wash., and Nicholas Seivert of Mazeppa.

Nicholas Pierre Seivert, the present postmaster of Mazeppa, was born in Itzig, Luxembourg, April 10, 1863, son of Pierre and Susana (Kauder) Seivert. The father was for a number of years a private tutor to children of rich parents, but later engaged in general mercantile business. He fell a victim to the cholera in 1870, and his widow subsequently married Kaspar Scheer, with whom, and her two sons by her first husband, John and Nicholas, she came to the United States about 1872, the year of her marriage to Mr. Scheer. They settled in Mazeppa Township, this county, where for several years they endured pioneer hardships, living in a log cabin in the woods, while Mr. Scheer worked out for others. At the end of that period they moved into the village, where they had a better house, with three acres of land. There Mrs. Scheer died in 1891, and Mr. Scheer in 1917. Nicholas P. Seivert was nine or ten years old when he accompanied his mother and step-father to Wabasha County. After arriving in Mazeppa Township he went out among strangers, working for his board, and also for a while attending school. At the age of twelve he hired out to a farmer, who paid him $50 for the first years' work, and $75 for the second year, after which he received $15 a month. Later he gave up farming and went to work in a cooper shop, learning the trade, which he subsequently fol¬ lowed for a number of years. He also worked five years in a flouring mill at Mazeppa and Wabasha. He then returned to the cooper's trade, which he fol¬ lowed three years in Wabasha, where he also engaged in closing out a stock of groceries for a Mr. Gross. After finally closing out his interests there he came to Mazeppa, where for nineteen years he was a clerk in the store of E. L. Ford. At the end of that time he engaged in the mercantile business for himself, con¬ ducting a store for five years in Mazeppa, or until August 24, 1916, when his place was destroyed by fire. In September, that year, he was appointed by

President Wilson postmaster at Mazeppa, which office he still holds. He has been town and village clerk for several years, and has served as a member of the school board as clerk and president. Mr. Seivert was married January 10, 1887, at Mazeppa, to Catherine Bechen, daughter of Theodore and Catherine Bechen. The parents of Mrs. Seivert were both natives of Luxembourg, the father born in Kehlem. They came early to this country, as Mr. Bechen served in the Civil War as a private in an Iowa regiment. He and his wife had two sons and one daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Seivert have had five children, four of v horn are living. The one deceased was Mary, who passed away in February, 191,8. The living are: Susan, wife of Joseph B. Threinen, of Watertown, S. D.; Theodore A., employed in a wholesale shoe concern at St. Paul; Kathryn, who is at home; John, a signal engineer associated with the Western Electric Co. of Chicago, who is assistant postmaster at Mazeppa. Theodore and John both served in the recent war with Germany. Theodore enlisted as a private in the Minnesota infantry, and was stationed five months at Camp Grant. John, who enlisted in the signal corps, also served five months in the United States. Mr. Seivert and his family are members of the Catholic church, and he belongs also to the Catholic Order of Foresters and to the Central Society. The family is one highly respected for neighborly qualities and good citizenship.

John McDonough, now living retired in the village of Kellogg, after a successful career in agriculture, is a worthy representative of one of the old pioneer families of Wabasha County. He was born in Galway, Ireland, June 24, 1848, remaining there one and a half years after his parents came to the United States, when he came with his grandparents to America. Residing successively in Vermont, Ohio and that part of the Old Dominion now known as West Virginia, he came with the family to Wabasha County, Minnesota, as a boy of six years, in 1854, their first settlement being made on a tract of land, including one quarter section, in section 1, which the father homesteaded in 1860. He afterward disposed of this land and bought 400 acres in the same township, which the son John helped to develop, working on the farm until 1869, and as a boy attending district school. In 1869 John went to Missouri, where he remained five years, being employed as foreman of construction for railroads in that and adjoining states. Then returning home, he remained on the farm for two years. He now engaged in farming for himself, buying a farm near Plainview, but after awhile he disposed of the place and bought another in Highland Township, and later 160 acres in the town of Watopa. On the last mentioned farm he resided for ten years, operating it on a profitable basis. At the end of that time he retired and moved to Kellogg, of which place he has since been a resident. He has sold a part of his farm, retaining 80 acres, which he has rented out to a tenant, and is now enjoying a period of well earned repose. He is a member of the Catholic church and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mr. McDonough was married in July, 1878, in Highland Township, to Bridget Murphy, daughter of Timothy and Mary (Ryan) Murphy. Her parents were natives of Tipperary, Ireland, who came to the United States about 1853, and to Minnesota about 1858, settling in Highland Township. Mr. and Mrs. McDonough have had nine children: John, Mary and Joseph, who are deceased, and Edward, James, Julia, Timothy, Mary (sec¬ ond), and Bartholomew, who are still living. Bartholomew enlisted in the 318th Engineers, in the war with Germany, and was in the service for 18 months, 14 of which were spent in France - in the Argonne, at Sedan and Ver¬ dun, and with the army of occupation in Germany. He was honorably dis¬ charged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., in June, 1919.

Bratine Collier, a pioneer of Wabasha County, was a native of Illinois, in which state he grew to manhood and was married. With his wife Collisa he came to Minnesota in 1856, during the early rush of emigration to this state, then a territory, and settled in Cook's Valley, Greenfield Township, where he took land and engaged in farming. His original trade was that of cooper, but at that time he had no opportunity to follow it here. Neither did he continue farming very long, for after a few years he engaged in the manufacture of brick at Kellogg and was occupied subsequently until his death in June, 1877. While the Civil War was in progress he served one year as private in a Min¬ nesota regiment. His wife survived him many years, dying June 5, 1907. They had three children: Lizzie, who married E. J. Gage, lives in Minneapolis, and has two sons; Ada, who married C. H. Coleman, resides in Centralia, Wash., and has two children; and William D., proprietor of a blacksmith shop in Kellogg, Minn.

William D. Collier, who is conducting a successful business as blacksmith in the village of Kellogg, and has also other business interests, was born in Cook's Valley, Greenfield Township, this county, August 4, 1860, son of Bratine and Collisa Collier. His early years were spent on his parents' farm, but while still a boy he accompanied them to Kellogg, where he attended public school until it became necessary for him to help support himself, when he took up any occupation that came handy. At the age of 13 he drove a dump cart on the Milwaukee road while it was in process of construction. When he was 17 he started to learn the trade of blacksmith, which he has followed ever since, having for many years been proprietor of one of the best equipped shops in the county, which he sold in March, 1920, and is now devoting his time to his truck farm in Kellogg, and is a stockholder in the Telephone Company. As a public spirited citizen he has taken some part in governmental affairs, having served as a member of the village board, and being now in his second term as president of the village, and at one time was acting marshal of Kellogg. For six years he has been president of School District No. 31. He belongs to the Order of Samaritans, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Collier was married, November 9, 1886, to Augusta Weinberg, of Cook's Valley, daugh¬ ter of Henry and Anna Weinberg. Her parents, natives of Hanover, Germany, settled in Greenfield Township, this county, in 1856, and were farmers there for the rest of their lives. The father died September 28, 1907, but the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Collier have four children: Edward, George, Edith and Chester. Edward married Mary McGraw, of Kellogg, and is now farming in Greenfield Township. George, who lives in Minneapolis, took an active part in the recent World War, serving as sergeant in the 54th Pioneer Infantry, in France. He was 47 days on the front lines in the Argonne Forest and helped to smash the Hamberg line. He is now treasurer of the Hudson Manufacturing Co., of Minneapolis. Edith is bookkeeper in the store of Kenans & Lydon, Kellogg. Chester is attending school.

Frederick Fick, one of the hardy pioneer settlers of Wabasha County, who took an active part in its agricultural development, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, April 5, 1820. In his native land he was married to Mary Danckwart, a native of the same province, born November 19, 1825. They came to the United States in March, 1856, locating first near Joliet, Ill. In June, 1858, they came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, and settled on 80 acres of wild land in section 10, West Albany Township, where Mr. Fick put up a little shack to house himself, his wife, and their infant son, Henry. Early progress was slow, and Mr. Fick had to work out at anything he could find to do to earn a sub¬ sistence for his family. In harvest time he found work near Red Wing for 50 cents a day, and in the winter of 1858-59 he cut 126 cords of wood on an island in the Mississippi, opposite Reed's Landing, for which he received 50 cents a cord. His sole capital when he reached Wabasha County was $40, but in course of time through unremitting industry and frugality, he became one of the most prosperous men of his locality, and had so increased his land hold¬ ings that before his death he had given farms to three of his sons and started another in the mercantile business in Lake City. He died June 13, 1903, and his wife on December 28, 1918. They were both reared in the German Lutheran faith, but joined the German M. E. congregation in West Albany Township.

Their children were: Henry T., born in Germany, now a prosperous farmer in Polk County, Minn.; William, engaged in farming in West Albany Township; Mary, now Mrs. Gottlieb Moechnig of West Albany; Benjamin C., a retired merchant of Lake City; and Edward L., residing in West Albany.

William Fick, proprietor of a large and excellent farm in section 5, West Albany Township, was born in this township June 24, 1860, son of Frederick and Mary (Danckwart) Fick. As a boy he attended the district school up to the age of 15, and remained with his parents until 1883. On November 28, that year, he was united in marriage with Christina, daughter of Christian and Dorothy Prueter, of Lake Township, and he then began farming for himself on a farm of his father's in section 10, West Albany Township, where he re¬ mained until 1897. In that year he bought 200 acres in sections 5 and- 8, West Albany, known as the James Wheelan farm. There was a poor set of buildings, to replace which he has built a modern, two-story, ten-room house; a frame barn, 36 by 76 by 16 feet, with full basement of 9 feet; a "young stock" barn, 24 by 30 by 10; a granary, 20 by 36 by 12; machine shed, 16 by 48 by 8, and a wagon shed, garage and pump house. He has also purchased a second farm, of 160 acres, in section 4, West Albany Township, adjoining the home farm, and has in all 360 acres under the plow, all very productive land and well tilled. He is engaged in diversified farming, his place being well stocked with high grade Shorthorn cattle, of which he has a herd of from 50 to 60, including 12 to 15 milch cows. He is also a breeder of Percheron horses, being a member of the Percheron Society of America, and aside from these interests, which are highly developed and profitable, he is a stockholder in the Farmers Ele¬ vator at Lake City and the Farmers Terminal Packing Co., of Newport, also a member of the local Shipping Association. In short, Mr. Fick is an excellent type of the successful farmer of today, who keeps up with the march of prog¬ ress and knows how to draw wealth from the soil, whence all wealth, except that derived from the fishing industry, originally springs. He is a man highly respected, a good husband and parent in the home, and a reliable citizen in all things pertaining to the general welfare. To him and his wife five children have been born: Benjamin E., August 4, 1884; William C., March 20, 1886; Harry V., April 3, 1888; Ella J., August 14, 1890; and Albert, July 30, 1894. Benjamin E., who assisted his father on the home farm till 1920, when he pur¬ chased 160 acres in section 33, Lake Township, and in the fall engaged in farm¬ ing on his own account, was married September 4, 1912, to Mary Ellen Hud¬ dleston, of Glasgow Township, and they have one child, Margery Mae, born June 4, 1913. William C., who married Frances C. Cooper, of Central Point, Goodhue County, traveled for the Jewell Nursery Co., of Lake City, until the spring of 1920, when he purchased 67 acres in Central Point and is engaged in farming for himself. Harry V., who was county superintendent for 8 years, is now engaged in the real estate business. Ella J. is the wife of William Grobe, of West Albany Township, and has one child, Ruth. Albert, who assists his father on the farm, married Martha Oak, of Lake City, June 28, 1919. In the fall of 1920 he rented 160 acres from his father in section 4, and engaged in farming on his own account.

John Howe, an early settler in Glasgow Township, where he developed a farm, was born in Prussia, Germany. There he grew to manhood and married Susanna Leison, with whom he came to the United States in 1858. They first located at Dyersville, 28 miles west of Dubuque, Iowa, where they engaged in farming. In 1861 they came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, settling on a homestead of 160 acres in Glasgow Township. There Mr. Howe farmed for ten years, or until his death in 1871. His wife survived him but a few years, passing away in 1876. They had six children : Mary, George, Matthew, Eliza, Peter, John and Jacob. Matthew is now deceased, as also is Mary, who was the wife of John Plein, of Highland, and left five children. After the death of Mrs. Howe, Jacob, the youngest son, came into possession of the farm.

Peter Howe, president of the State Bank of Kellogg, was born in Germany in 1851, son of John and Susanna (Leison) Howe. He was seven years old when he accompanied his parents to the United States, and the next three years of his life were spent on their farm at Dyersville, Iowa. In 1861 he came with them to Wabasha County and to a farm in Glasgow Township, where he pro¬ ceeded to make himself busy as soon as he was old enough to be useful. This early industry was a matter of necessity, as the farm supplied an abundance of work for every able-bodied member of the family, so that Peter was able to attend school but one summer. By home study, however, as he found oppor¬ tunity during the passing years, he largely supplied the defects in his educa¬ tion and acquired a respectable knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic, and to some extent of other subjects, being a quick learner. In 1874, three years after the death of his father, and two years before that of his mother, he purchased a farm of his own, of 150 acres, in the town of Greenfield, where he was engaged in general agriculture until November, 1909, or for a period of 35 years. During that time he proved himself a capable farmer and made good financial progress, so that at the time last mentioned he was able to retire and take up his residence in Kellogg. It was in 1909 that the private bank at Kellogg, established in 1905 by C. C. Hirschey, Linn Whitmore and John Cos¬ tello, became a state bank, with Mr. Howe as one of its stockholders, and in 1913 Mr. Howe was elected its president, which office he has since retained. In 1910 he was elected trustee of the village and served one year; was again elected, and for 3 years he was village trustee, and for 3 years he was a mem¬ ber of the town board of supervisors, serving one year as chairman. In these various positions, official or otherwise, Mr. Howe has shown himself a capable man of affairs, and stands high as a citizen. He is a Catholic in religion and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. In 1874 Mr. Howe was married at Wa¬ basha, Minn., to Otilla Baker, daughter of John and Anna (Miller) Baker, her parents being natives of Germany, where they spent their entire lives, both being now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Howe have had seven children, Katie, John, Lizzie, Mary, Celia, William and Susanna, the two last mentioned being de¬ ceased. Katie married Peter Scheirts, of Helena, Mont., and has two children, Paul and Viola. John married Ruba Parson, of Mankato, resides at Stevensville, Mont., and has three children, Warren, John and George. Mary is a school teacher at Stevensville, Mont. Lizzie married Peter Steiner and is living on the old home farm. Celia is the wife of Linn Pheilsticker, of Wa¬ basha, and has one child, Kendall.

Fred H. Dose, of Section 20, Mt. Pleasant Township, is a prosperous repre¬ sentative of the agricultural class which has had the chief part in developing the resources of Wabasha County. He was born on his present farm, July 27, 1890, son of Fred and Margaret Dose, and this place has always been his home. In his boyhood he attended district school to the age of 15, and was trained by his father to agricultural pursuits. In 1910 he rented the farm, and operated it under rental for some time, buying it in 1917. Its area is 160 acres, of which 120 are under the plow. The buildings include a good, twostory frame house, with an adequate barn and other necessary structures. Mr. Dose follows general farming with profitable results, keeping high grade cattle and grade Chester-White swine. He makes a specialty of raising "baby beef," for which he finds a ready market at good prices. To improve his stock he keeps blooded sires for his herds, and in the management of his farm shows a practical knowledge that makes for success. Politically he was formerly a Republican, but has since joined the Non-Partisan League. In March, 1920, Mr. Dose was elected treasurer of Mt. Pleasant Township. He is a member of the Farmers Elevator Co., of Lake City, and of the Farmers Shipping Associa¬ tion, and the Oak Center Creamery in Gillford Township. Mr. Dose was mar¬ ried September 12, 1912, to Emma Wiebusch, who was born November 24, 1892, daughter of John and Anna Wiebusch, of Goodhue County. Their home circle has been broadened by the birth of two children: Velma, on April 16, 1915, and Rubie, on June 12, 1918. Mr. Dose was reared in the Lutheran faith and he and his family are members of St. John's Lutheran congregation at Lake

Holsey Asaph Knowlton was for many years considered one of the best citizens of Plainview and vicinity. He was admired for his business intelli¬ gence and honesty, and had a wide acquaintance and many friends in the com¬ munity he had aided in advancing. During his long life here, he promoted the public interests of the village in various ways and was always found on the side of right and progress. He was born September 12, 1844, at South Stukely, Quebec, Canada, the son of Ezekiel and Mary (Bryant) Knowlton. He was reared and educated in his native town, and came to Plainview m 1866, his father and mother having died in Canada. For a time he farmed north of the village; then, in 1887, he bought 80 acres in section 19, which he farmed until 1909, when he moved to the village and established a home on High Street. These brief facts, however, do not reveal the real worth of the man, or the real work he did in the community. While working hard and achieving success for himself he was ever mindful of the interests of others, and his influence was wide extended. Mr. Knowlton was married October 4, 1870, to Delia Smith, daughter of Abner and Alzina (Montel) Smith. To Mr. and Mrs. Knowl¬ ton two children were born: Asa 0., who lives on the home place which his father acquired so many years ago, and Ella D., who died in 1897. Mr. Know - ton died in February, 1919, his wife surviving him lives in the village ot Flamview. Her parents also came from Canada to Minnesota, and settled on a farm in Plainview Township. They are both now deceased.

Asa O. Knowlton, proprietor of a good farm in section 19, Plainview Town¬ ship, was born in this township, September 14, 1877, son of Holsey A. and Delia (Smith) Knowlton. The parents were natives of Canada, who after coming to Minnesota settled on the farm in Plainview Township on which their son Asa now lives. Subsequently they moved to Plainview, where the father did mis¬ cellaneous work, among other things helping to build the railroad when it came to Plainview. He afterwards traded his home in town for a farm in the town¬ ship. He took a strong interest in horses, of which he was an excellent judge, and himself bred some good specimens. In course of time he retired and again took up his residence in Plainview, where he died. His wife is still living in the village. They had but two children: Asa 0. and Ella D. Asa 0. Knowlton was reared on his parents' farm and educated in the public school in Plainview. On the death of his father he fell heir to the farm, containing 81 acres, and has since operated it successfully and with profitable results, raising the usual crops, breeding Guernsey cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs, and making a specialty of dairying. He has erected a silo and other buildings, considerably improv¬ ing the farm, and is vice president of the Plainview Creamery Association. He is also a member of the Old Settlers' Association of Greenwood Prairie, of the Odd Fellows, including the Rebekah lodge, and of the Woodmen and Inde¬ pendent Order of Foresters. For two years he has served as a member of the school board. In short, he is a man of general activity in most things con¬ cerned with the material, moral and social interests of his township, and enjoys the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. Mr. Knowlton was married in 1906 to Jennie Van Horn, daughter of William and Elizabeth Van Horn, of Plainview. He and his wife are the parents of three sons, Archie R., Holsey W. and John C., all of whom are attending school. Mrs. Knowlton is a member of the Congregational church.

Mathias Gorman, pioneer, whose career in Wabasha County covered the period of half a century, from 1855 to 1905, was born in Ireland, and came to this country in the early forties. For a number of years the family resided in the East, but in 1855 they joined the stream of emigration to the great North¬ west. Their destination was St. Paul, Minnesota, and after reaching the Mis- sissippi river they took a boat up stream, but Lake Pepin being obstructed by ice, the boat was unable to proceed further, and the party disembarked on April 20 on Wabasha County soil, and made up their minds to remain here. Others who landed with them were the Lee, McDonough and Leydon families, all of whom settled in this county. Mathias Gorman had been previously mar¬ ried to Nora King, and was accompanied by his wife and two children. He took land in Greenfield Township, and after he had got his family installed in a small house, and done a little preliminary work on his place, he went to Galena, Ills., for cows and other stock, which he brought by boat to Wabasha, and thence overland to his farm. With this stock and their somewhat scanty household effects, they began the work of developing the land and establishing a comfortable home, a task in which/ Mr. Gorman finally succeeded. His wife Nora was not long spared to him, dying in 1860, and he subsequently remarried. By his first marriage he had five children: Mary and Sarah, who were born in the East; John J., residing in Lake City; Richard and Mathias, Jr. Sarah and Richard are now deceased. Mary is the widow of Earl Howley. Mathias Gorman, Sr., continued active farm work until 1886, when he retired. He had accumulated over 400 acres, and was a prosperous and respected citizen, whose death on February 4, 1905, was deeply deplored.

John J. Gorman, now living retired in Lake City after a long and success¬ ful farming career, was born in Greenfield Township, Wabasha County, Minn., August 14, 1856, son of Mathias and Nora (King) Gorman. At the time of his birth his parents had been located on their farm but a year and four months, and the surrounding conditions were those of a pioneer community, with few white settlers, and but little land developed. As he grew up he assisted his father to improve the place, his waking hours being spent chiefly in work, as he had but little chance for schooling, though the first school in the district was held in his father's original claim shanty. In time he engaged in farming on his own account, acquiring a farm of 320 acres in Greenfield Township, of which he had 200 acres under the plow, the rest being in timber and pasture. He also erected a good set of buildings. His agricultural operations were con¬ tinued until the fall of 1919, when, on account of failing health, he sold the farm, and moved to Lake City, where he has since lived retired, owning and occupying a comfortable residence at No. 911 North Oak street. During his active career Mr. Gorman served his township twelve years as chairman of the town board, and was assessor eight years. He also served several years as school clerk, and was president of the Kellogg school board. In politics he has always been a Democrat. On July 3, 1883, Mr. Gorman was united in mar¬ riage with Mary E. Calhoun, daughter of Lawrence and Mary (McDonough) Calhoun. She was born at Reed's Landing, Wabasha County, August 9, 1859, her mother having been one of the party which landed there in April, 1855, at the same time as the Gormans. Subsequently for some time before her mar¬ riage she was a teacher in Wabasha. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gorman: Mathew E., Lawrence, Mary C., Margaret, John K., Robert R., and Ruth C. Mathew E., who was a steel worker, met his death by accident at Detroit, Mich., March 28, 1916. Lawrence, who is a railroad en¬ gineer residing at Clarion, Iowa, served in the recent war with Germany as a member of Company C, 13th Engineer Corps. He entered the service the second day after the United States declared war, and his company was the first to carry foreign colors in England. It was also the first to take part in the fighting at Verdun, August 16, 1917. It left Marseilles, France, for home April 16, 1919. Mary, who graduated from the Kellogg High and the Winona State Normal School, followed teaching for eight years in Wabasha County, is now Mrs. P. E. Waller, of Braham, Minnesota. Margaret Gorman, who is a graduate of the Kellogg High School and the Winona Normal School, is now a teacher. John K. Gorman, like his brother Lawrence, also served in the late war, and gave up his life for the cause of democracy and freedom from military oppression, though not in battle. He was a member of Company K, 54th Pi¬ oneer Infantry, and went out from Duluth, as he was the owner of a claim in Beltrami County. He worked with the Engineer Corps, and saw active service in the fighting around Verdun, being under shell fire much of the time. He came out of the ordeal unscathed but took sick and died in the hospital, April 12, 1919, being buried in Coblenz. His remains were brought back home in the spring of 1920, and buried in the family lot. Robert R. Gorman, who is a farmer at Roseberg, Ore., is another war hero. He made three efforts to enlist in the West, but was rejected, being finally placed, however, in an emergency fleet there. Being determined to see active service, he came home and suc¬ ceeded in becoming a member of Battery B, 332d Field Artillery, training at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. He reached Bordeaux, France, September 1, 1918, and being one of 400 selected to join the Army of Occupation, marched fiom Bordeaux to the Rhine. He reached home August 28, 1919. Ruth Gorman is a student and is residing at home. It will thus be seen that all Mr. Gorman s surviving sons served their country patriotically in the recent great war, from which one never returned - a fine record, of which the family may well be proud. Their religious faith is that of the Catholic church, attending the parish at Lake City.

George H. Deming, of Oakwood Township, was born on the farm on which he now lives, in section 25, on June 4, 1896, son of Frank and Margaret (Knoll) Deming. He acquired his education in the rural school of his district, and at home took up the occupation of farming, with which he soon became thoroughly conversant. In the fall of 1919 he rented his father's farm of 120 acres in sec¬ tion 25, on which he is now following general diversified farming and stock raising, keeping Shorthorn cattle of good grade and Chester-White swine. He is a member of the Plainview Co-operative Creamery Association and of the local Shipping Association. He is a veteran of the World's War, having served from June 24, 1918, to July 16, 1919, eight months of the time being spent over¬ seas. Mr. Deming was married November 25, 1919, to Lydia Holland, of Watopa Township. She was born April 4, 1895, daughter of John and Mary (Lamey) Holland, who were early settlers in that township. Mr. and Mrs. Deming are members of the Catholic church.

Michael J. McGrath, one of the pioneers of Oakwood Township, was a native of Ireland who came to the United States about 1856, locating in the Lake Superior mining district, where for a short time he worked in the mines. He was there married to Ellen Nolan, also a native of Ireland, who had come to this country about the same time as himself. In 1857 they came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, taking 160 acres of land in Oakwood Township. After awhile Mr. McGrath bought another tract of 160 acres adjoining his original farm, which gave him a land area of 320 acres. He erected buildings and de¬ veloped the place and continued general farming there until his death in 1883. His wife survived him until 1904. After the parents' death the property was divided among the children. Of the nine children, there are seven now living: William, Mary, John, Patrick H., Margaret, Michael, and James. The two de¬ ceased are Matthew and Johanna, both of whom died young. Mary is now the wife of Mike Hollihan, and Margaret the wife of James Murray.

John McGrath, proprietor of a good farm of 80 acres located in sections 24 and 25, Oakwood Township, was born in this township, October 5, 1866, son of Michael and Ellen (Nolan) McGrath, who had settled in this township about six years before his birth. He was reared on the home farm and in his boy¬ hood attended the rural schools. After remaining home until arriving at the age of 21, he went to Walsh County, North Dakota, where he resided for five years. On his return he bought his present farm, on which he erected build¬ ings which were subsequently destroyed by fire. He has replaced them by another set, bringing his farm into good condition, and as a general farmer is successfully raising grain and stock. Mr. McGrath was married March 7, 1905, to Bridget Ryan, and he and his wife have been the parents of six children: John Joseph, Zita Marie, Mary Rose, Ellen Honora, William Anthony, and Michael Aloysius, the last mentioned being now deceased. Mr. McGrath and his family are members of the Catholic church, and he belongs also to the Knights of Columbus.

Charles Harlan, one of the early settlers of Oakwood Township, arrived in the township about fifty years ago, taking 80 acres of land in section 23, which he began to improve and develop. Not satisfied with a small farm, from time to time he purchased more land until he owned 320 acres, in the meanwhile erecting buildings, including a good house, barns and outbuildings, fencing and otherwise improving his property until he had developed an excellent farm. After an active and successful career he died March 25. 1918, one of the best known and most respected citizens of his township. Mr. Harlan married Cath¬ erine Hall, who preceded him to the Great Beyond by only a few months, pass¬ ing away in September, 1917. They had been the parents of a numerous family numbering 14 children, namely: Edward, who lives in California; Agnes, (first), deceased; Clara, now Mrs. J. J. Ryan; Harry, a resident of Lake City, Minn.; Arthur, who lives in Montana; Catherine, wife of E. R. Holzer, of Elgin Township; Loretta, now Mrs. Julius Gessner, of Highland Township; Gene¬ vieve, widow of L. W. Lyons; Angela, now Mrs. Paul E. Cruser, of Minneapolis; Eva, wife of Phil Abrahamson, of Plainview; Carl, of Oakwood; Ralph A., of Oakwood, and Agnes, residing in Plainview.

Carl R. Harlan, a prosperous young farmer of Oakwood Township, where the Harlan family has been established half a century, was born on his parents' farm in this township, February 23, 1894, son of Charles and Catherine (Hall) Harlan. He acquired his education in the rural schools and his agricultural training on the home farm, on which he resided until 1919. He then rented the Paul Poison farm of 200 acres in section 22, where he is now following gen¬ eral diversified farming and stock raising, keeping grade Durham cattle, Duroc- Jersey swine and Percheron horses. The cattle he raises both for beef and dairy purposes. He owns 120 acres of the home estate willed to him by his father and in the spring of 1920 bought 160 acres which his grandfather home¬ steaded, making in all 280 acres in a body. He is a member of the Catholic church and of the Knights of Columbus. On June 13, 1918, Mr. Harlan was married to Mae Lyon, daughter of G. H. and Mary (Ryan) Lyon, of Highland Township, and early settlers in Wabasha County. They had a family of eight children, five of whom are now living: Patrick, George, Edward, Margaret, wife of Joe Langer of Texas, and Mae, wife of Carl R. Harlan. Those deceased are: Rebecca, Lawrence, and Theresa, who married Herman Wempner. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan are the parents of one child, Catherine, who was born April 7, 1920.

Julius Reiter, an early settler in Plainview Township, who subsequently through industry, perseverance and sound judgment achieved a notable success, becoming one of the most prominent and well-to-do citizens in the southern part of Wabasha County, was born in the province of Posen, Prussia, Germany. He was there married to Henrietta Wegner, and a few years after emigrated with his family to America, landing in this country June 19, 1868. His first settlement was made in Olmsted County, Minn., where he remained through the harvest, in the fall of the same year locating in Elgin Township, Wabasha County. There he remained for a few years working out. In 1874 he bought 80 acres in section 7, Plainview Township, on which he built a residence and outbuildings and began to establish a home. From time to time he bought more land until he owned 425 acres in sections 7, 8 and 5, and also 160 acres in Elgin Township, making a total of 580 acres. In addition to conducting a large and successful farming business, he helped to organize the First National Bank of Plainview, and was for many years a director of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. For a long time also he was chairman of the board of trustees of the Lutheran church, and acted as secretary for the society. After retiring from farm work, he resided for some years in Plainview village, where he served as a member of the village council. He is now living retired in Pine Island, Goodhue County, and is president of the First National Bank of McGregor, Minn. He and his wife have been the parents of a family num¬ bering twelve children: W. 0., now a prosperous farmer and prominent citizen living in section 5, Plainview Township; Augusta, the wife of Emil Schwantz, of Elgin Township; J. J., of Rochester, Minn.; E. H., also of Rochester; A. F. and E. F., of Pine Island, Minn.; Bertha, wife of August Hanson, of Louisberg, Minn.; Anna, deceased; Laura, now Mrs. August Greiger, of Louisville, Minn.; A. G., of McGregor, Minn.; Ida, wife of William Boice, of Appleton, Minn., and G. A., of McGregor, Minn.

William O. Reiter, who was one of the active and enterprising citizens of Plainview7 Township, where he made a record as a capable and successful farmer, was born in the province of Posen, Prussia, Germany, October 24, 1864, son of Julius and Henrietta (Wegner) Reiter. He was a young child when he accompanied his parents to the United States, residing with them a short time in Olmsted County, Minn., then in Elgin Township, Wabasha County, where he attended school, and later, after 1874, in Plainview Township, where his studies were continued until his services were needed on the home farm. Under his father's mentorship he acquired a practical knowledge of agriculture, and when 24 years old began farming for himself on an 80-acre farm in section 5, Plainview Township, on which the buildings consisted of a few old shacks. He later bought the west "eighty" in the same section, on which he spent the rest of his life, and where he died very suddenly July 13, 1920. He had erected a fine set of buildings, including a house, barns, and various outbuildings. One of these is a circle barn 60 feet in diameter, a frame structure with stone basement, equipped with the most approved modern conveniences. After taking posses¬ sion of that property Mr. Reiter followed diversified farming and stock raising, and having been a hard worker, well equipped with practical knowledge, he achieved gratifying results. In other respects, also, Mr. Reiter was what is colloquially termed today a "live wire." He was a member of the American Society of Equity and was its vice president in 1907 and 1008. He was a mem¬ ber and active worker in the Non-Partisan League, being president of the County League and also of the local Union, and was chairman of the Non- Partisan League of Plainview. For four years he served as assessor of the township. He was one of the organizers of the Plainview Co-operative Cream¬ ery and was its president for many years. He was vice president of the Wa¬ basha County Leader, published at Wabasha. Religiously a Lutheran, he served as secretary of the local congregation. Mr. Reiter was married, Decem¬ ber 6, 1888, to Bertha Kuhlmann, of Elgin, who was born in Farmington Town¬ ship, Olmsted County, Minn., October 27, 1869. Of this union seven children were born: Amalia H., July 12, 1890; Elenora E., November 23, 1892; Elsie C., February 10, 1894; Elmer J., September 30, 1900; Edna B., August 23, 1902; Walter A., July 19, 1896, and Herbert W., July 12, 1894. The two last men¬ tioned are now deceased, Walter A. having died February 28, 1901, and Herbert W., March 23, 1907. Amalia H. is the wife of John Zabel, of Elgin Township, and has four children, Ruth, Durward, Thelma and Anita. Elenora E. is now Mrs. George Lamprecht, of Plainview Township, and has one child, Forest. Elsie C. is the wife of Adolph Zabel, of Plainview Tov/nship. Elmer J. and Edna B. are residing at home with their mother.

Charles Jacob, who is operating the old Jacob farm in section 18, West Albany Township, engaged chiefly in stock raising, was born in this township, March 28, 1873, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Scherer) Jacob. He was educated in District School No. 86, which he attended to the age of 15 years, and re¬ mained on the home farm until 1900. On October 11, 1893, he married Anna Burkhardt, daughter of Rudolph and Barbara Burkhardt, of Pepin Township, where she was born June 15, 1876. Her parents had come to this country at an early date from Switzerland. Mr. Jacob began domestic life on the home farm, but has been away from it at times, spending some time in Wabasha en¬ gaged in farming and railroad work, about three years in Plainview, where he manufactured brick with his brother-in-law, Alfred Burkhardt, and five years in Hammond, where he operated the William Anderson farm. In the spring of 1916 he returned to the home farm in West Albany Township, buying out his brother John's interest in the stock and machinery, his mother having a life interest in the farm, which contains 230 acres. Of its entire area 90 acres are under cultivation, the balance being in pasture and timber. Mr. Jacob feeds everything he raises on the farm to his stock, which consists of grade Durham and Hereford cattle, Chester-White hogs and Shropshire sheep. He has a good operating equipment and is doing a successful business. His principal market is Lake City, ten miles north. Mr. Jacob is a stockholder in the Wabasha "Leader." Previously a Republican, he is now a member of the Non-Partisan League. He and his family belong to the Reformed Lutheran church. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob are: Harry R., born March 26, 1901; Bessie B., September 9, 1902; Dorance A., March 12, 1904; Secavera E., November 16, 1906; Roy F., September 19, 1908, and Florence, May 7, 1909. Mr. Jacob was one of a family of six children, of whom he was the second in order of birth. His elder brother, Frederick Grinnell, is a farmer in North Dakota. Another brother, Edward, lives in Lake City. Josephine is the wife of Charles Lange, of St. Joseph, N. D. Louisa, who married Lester Cottin, of West Albany Town¬ ship, died in 1913. Derna is the wife of Frank Schucardt, of Rochester, Minn. John is a farmer in West Albany Township. Clara is the wife of Jacob Daw¬ son, a farmer of New England, N. D. Henry Jacob, father of Charles, is now deceased, having passed away on the home farm.

Herman Henry Moechnig, one of the largest stock farmers in Oakwood Township, of which he is also a public official, was born in West Albany Town¬ ship, Wabasha County, Minn., September 21, 1880. His parents were Gottleib and Mary (Fick) Moechnig, the father a native of Germany, the mother of West Albany Township, this county, where they were married. In the latter town¬ ship they have resided ever since, except for five years, from 1885 to 1890, when they lived on a half section which they bought in Mt. Pleasant Township. Herman Henry Moechnig was educated in the district schools of West Albany Township, and at St. Paul's College, where he took a business course. He re¬ sided on the home farm with his parents until 24 years of age, and then settled on a farm in Wisconsin, where he remained for a year and a half. At the end of that time he bought his present farm of 320 acres in sections 9 and 10, Oakwood Township, where he is carrying on general agriculture, and was the first one in his section to start tractor farming, and is giving particular attention to stock raising. He keeps 65 to 100 head of Hereford cattle, which he raises mostly for beef purposes, shipping 40 to 50 head yearly, and keeping a full blooded sire at the head. Of Shropshire sheep he has 70 head, and ships about 60 head yearly. His swine are of the Duroc-Jersey breed. In addition to these interests, Mr. Moechnig is a member and was one of the organizers of the Mill¬ ville Farmers' Co-operative Company, and a stockholder in the Wabasha Leader, and the Terminal Packing Plant at Newport, and served five years as supervisor. On November 16, 1904, Mr. Moechnig was united in marriage with Emma Jacob, who was born in West Albany Township, November 27, 1879, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jacob. He and his wife are the parents of five children: Helen A. R., born February 13, 1906; Walter H., March 21, 1908; Florence, born March 19, 1910; Evelyn H., November 30, 1914; and Lucille B., October 24, 1917. Mr. Moechnig and his family are members of the Evangel¬ ical Lutheran church. They have a wide social acquaintance, and a high stand¬ ing in the community, of which they are worthy and helpful members.

Michael Quigley, the pioneer, was born in Nanagh, County Tipperary, Ire¬ land, and there married Judith O'Donoghue. After his marriage for some years he served as steward on the estate of J. J. Kilkelly, and on this estate all his children were born. In 1853 the family came to America and lived for a while in New York state. In 1855 they came to Wabasha County and settled in Greenfield Township. Their nine children were: Ellen, wife of John Starr; John, Martin, Michael H., Philip; Maria, wife of John Enright; Jeremiah, Ed¬ ward, and Cornelius F.

Martin Quigley, for many years a representative farmer of Greenfield Township, was born in Nanagh, County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1831, son of Michael and Judith (O'Donoghue) Quigley, with whom and other members of the family he came to America in 1853, and to Wabasha County in 1855. He achieved success as a farmer and respect as a citizen, and died May 24, 1887. Shortly after his arrival here he married Ellen Ryan, who was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1843, and came to this county in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley were the parents of seven children: Edward, Mary, Julia, John R., Martin, Stephen M. and Nora. Edward farms in Anoka County, this state. Mary is the wife of Daniel Kinsella, a farmer of Oakwood Township, this county. Julia is the wife of Frank J. Schenach, a machinist of Red Wing, Minn. John R. operates and owns a farm in Wright County, Minnesota. Martin, for many years a rail¬ road agent in Butte and Helena, Mont., is now in the oil distributing business in Pasadena, Cal. Stephen M. is postmaster and editor at Wabasha. Nora is the wife of Morris M. Wheeler, of Wabasha.

Stephen M. Quigley, postmaster, journalist, educator, banker, and man of affairs, is one of Wabasha's leading citizens, and is well known throughout the Northwest, especially in political, educational, fraternal, civic and business circles. He was born on a farm in Greenfield Township, this county, December 3, 1875, son of Martin and Ellen ( . ) Quigley. He was reared to agri¬ cultural pursuits, on the home farm, and acquired a good education in the public schools, which he rounded out with studies in the Winona State Noimal School. His education was further increased by courses in evening schools, institutes, and the summer sessions of Teachers' Training Schools of Minnesota, as well as by self instruction and wide reading. He started teaching luial schools in the late fall of 1896, and in 1899 was made principal of the school at Kellogg, this county. In the summer of 1902, he was employed as salesman for the Champion Harvester Co., but soon resumed his educational work, for in the fall of 1902 he was elected superintendent of schools in Wabasha County, a choice which proved pleasing to parents, trustees, teachers and children alike. This position he held for two terms. This, however, was not the limit of his educational work. In 1900 he was one of the organizers of the Wabasha County Teachers' Association, serving as the president and secretary of his division for several years. As county superintendent he was a member of the State Reading Circle Board for four years, one year of which he was its treasurer. Upon retiring from the county superintendency, he was made deputy county auditor, taking office January 1, 1907. January 1, 1911, he left this position. In that month he assisted in organizing the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Wabasha, and entered its employ as assistant cashier. In the spring of 1914, he was appointed postmaster at Wabasha, in which position, by reappointment on September 13, 1918, he is still serving. In the meantime, Mr. Quigley had been busy with many other interests. In September, 1905, he bought a half interest in the Wabasha Herald from estate of J. F. McGovern, and the firm continued as Keating & Quigley until October 16, 1908, when Mr. Quigley be¬ came the sole owner, since which time he has continued as its manager. In 1911 he helped to organize the Wabasha Ice Cream & Butter Co., of which he has been the only treasurer. Mr. Quigley has been a life-long Democrat and stands high in the councils of that party. In the old caucus and convention days he served as a leading figure on numerous committees and delegations. For many years he was an official of the County Democratic Central Committee, and at one time was a member of the State Democratic Central Committee. Frater- nally he has been likewise prominent. He helped organize Wabasha Council, No 881 K. C., has passed through the chairs and is now Grand Knight. He was also a charter member and has passed through the chairs of the Kellogg Coun¬ cil No. 50, Modern Samaritans. Among other orders he belongs likewise to the Wabasha Camp No. 2077, M. W. A. Interested in everything that has for its object the progress of the community, he has been a "live wire" in the Com¬ mercial Club, of which he has served as secretary, and in the Wabasha Club. He gives his religious allegiance to the St. Felix Catholic church, of which he has been a trustee for many years. All in all he is a useful citizen, he has done much for the community, and has attained success for himself, and holds the respect and admiration of all who know him. Mr. Quigley was married November 27, 1913, to Mary C. O'Leary, daughter of J. C. O'Leary and Mar\ O'Leary. Before her marriage she had been for some years a teachei m the Wabasha schools. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley have three children : Abigail, born April 17, 1915; Elizabeth Ann, born June 17, 1916; Ellen Patntia, born March

Blake C, Fisk, member of the board of county commissioners of Wabasha County, and a popular citizen of Plainview, was born in Plainview Township, this county, May 22, 1873, son of Chauncey and Sarah (Finch) Fisk. His educa¬ tion was acquired in the Plainview public school, and he remained on his parents' farm until 25 years old. Then starting out for himself, he bought a farm of 360 acres in Glasgow Township, which he operated for two years. Then he removed to another farm, one of 160 acres in section 10, Plainview Township, but retained his ownership of the other, and operated both for seven or eight years. At the end of that time he sold them and purchased the old home farm in section 8, Plainview, where he is still carrying on general farming and stock raising, keeping full blooded Shorthorn cattle, of which he has a fine herd for breeding purposes. He has leased 21 acres of his farm for 15 years to the Wabasha County Industrial Fair Association. Mr. Fisk was elected count} commissioner from the First District in 1916, and for one term was chairman of the board. He also previously served on the Plainview Township boaid. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic order, the Independent Order o Odd Fellows, and Redwing Lodge, No. 845, B. P. O. E. On December 28, 1898, he was married to Grace Landon, who was born February 9, 1874. Ihey have five children, who were born as follows : Millard L., April 15, 1903 ; Wyman B., March 25, 1905; Charles S., February 15, 1909; Russell A., May 17, 191.1; and George H., September 18, 1916. The family attend the Congregational church, and in politics Mr. Fisk is a Republican. He has, however, always placed the public interests before party, and his vote and influence are cast m support ot progressive measures, subject only to such modifications as may be rendered necessary by economical considerations, and his public action has been m accord for the most part with that of his colleagues and endorsed by the great