Wabasha County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 24 of 27)

Eugene W. Adams, an early settler in Zumbro Township, where he is now living retired after a long and successful career in agriculture, was born in the state of Maine, August 16, 1852, son of Robert L. and Mary (Dow) Adams. The parents were natives of the same state, who came to Wabasha County, Minnesota, at an early day, settling on 80 acres of land in Zumbro Township. Later they bought 80 more, which gave them a farm of 160 acres in section 34. Some of this land Robert C. Adams cleared, also erecting a set of buildings, and was engaged in general farming there until 1890, when he retired and took up his residence at Zumbro Falls, where he died August 5, 1917. His wife is now residing with her son Eugene. They had twelve children, of whom six are now living, namely: Walter, Margaret, Laura, Mary, Hannah and Eugene. The family are religiously affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. Eugene W. Adams was educated in the district school and worked for his father until 1869. He then bought 80 acres in Olmsted County, erected some buildings, and operated the place for ten years, at the end of which time he sold it. In 1879 he bought 160 acres in section 7, Zumbro Township, a place on which also he lived for ten years, or until 1889. He then bought 140 acres in section 7, and 120 in section 13. He erected buildings, increased the area of his farm to 340 acres, and was engaged in general farming until 1914, when he retired. His sons Le Roy and Ralph now7 operate the farm, on which he, himself, is still residing. For 15 years he served as a member of the school board. Mr. Adams was married March 19, 1869, to Victoria Hammons, daugh¬ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hammons. Her parents w7ere natives of Maine who were among the pioneer settlers of Wabasha County, arriving here in the early fifties, and it w7as in honor of Mr. Hammons that the village of Hammond was named. He w7as engaged in truck farming and also followed the occupa¬ tion of carpenter. He died April 15, 1897, and his wife on April 4, 1898. They had but one child, Victoria, who, as above mentioned, became the wife of Eu¬ gene W. Adams. To Mr. and Mrs. Adams three children w7ere born: Le Roy, September 2, 1870; Ralph J., January 4, 1872, and Charles V., April 30, 1873. The last mentioned died August 21, the year of his birth. Mr. and Mrs. Adams had also an adopted son, named Glenn, who was born April 5, 1892, and who lived wfith them until 21 years old.

Otto Goetsch, a representative of a family that has been engaged for a number of years in agricultural development in Mazeppa Township, and who is himself an active and successful farmer, w7as born in Pommern, Germany, November 25, 1870, son of August and Mary (Piel) Goetsch. He was educated in his native land and came to America with his parents in 1884, the family, after a brief residence in Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Mazeppa Township, Wabasha Count}, Minn. Lntil 190 1 Otto worked for his father, and the latter then deeded to him 160 acres of land in section 29, wThich is the old home farm. He has improved his property by the erection of a new7 barn and outbuildings, and is planning the erection of a new7 residence. As a general farmer and stock raiser he is meeting with success and is making financial progress. He is a diiectoi in the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa and in the Farmers' Ship¬ ping Association of the same place. Mr. Goetsch wTas first married, June 30, 1913, to Anna Summerfield of Mazeppa Township. She died December 9, 1917, leaving one child, Celia, who wTas born June 16, 1916. On April 28, 1920, Mr! Goetsch married Elise Ploenert, a native of Germany, who came to this country a few years ago. Her father died in 1901 and her mother still resides in Ger¬ many. Mr. Goetsch and his family are members of the "Popple Grove" con¬ gregation of the German Lutheran church.

Burton W. Disney, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Zumbro Falls, and an enterprising citizen of that village, was born on a farm in Gillford Township, V^abasha County, October 5, 1874, son of William J. and Sara (W ard) Disney, elsewhere mentioned in this volume. He was educated in the district school and the Joliet (Ill.) public school, making his home in Joliet with his aunt, Mrs. Bowen; also at the Darling's Business College, Rochester, Minn. He worked on the home farm until the family moved to town, and after that worked for others at farm work for two years. Subsequently he was engaged with his father and brothers in the stock buying business, also in the lumber business and the operation of a hardware store. On the organ¬ ization of the Zumbro Falls State Bank on June 6, 1907 (the name of which was changed April 21, 1920, to the Farmers and Merchants State Bank) he was offered and accepted the position of cashier, in which he has since served effi¬ ciently, proving popular with the patrons of the institution. For ten years he has been village recorder, and served one term as village treasurer. He is a member of Tyrian Lodge No. 86, A. F. & A. M., of Mazeppa ; Lake City Commandery No. 6, K. T.; and Osmund Temple, A. A. 0. M. N. S., of St. Paul. His career has been one of industry, wisely directed, and he has proved an asset to the village in which for a number of years he has made his home. Mr. Disney assumed the responsibilities of domestic life on November 5, 1902, when he was united in marriage with Ethel V. Drinkwalter, daughter of Pratt and Lena Drinkwalter, of Zumbro Falls, who were early settlers in Wabasha County. Mrs. Disney's father was born in Newark,. Wayne County, N. Y., and her mother in Wabasha County, the former being engaged in farming until his death in 1914. Mrs. Drinkwalter is still living, being a resident of Zumbro Falls. They had four children : Ethel, Laura, May and Howard, all of whom are now living. To Mr. "and Mrs. Disney three children have been born: Law¬ rence, Lois and Everett. Lawrence is at present attending the Lake City high school. The two others are residing at home.

Herman Zarling, who is farming successfully on section 26, Highland Township, was born in St. Charles Township, Winona County, Minn., in 1885, son of William and Caroline Zarling. The parents were born in Germany and came to the United States in the late seventies, settling on the farm in Winona County on which their son Herman was born. In 1895 they removed to High¬ land Township, Wabasha County, where William Zarling became the owner of 700 acres of land, besides owning 180 acres in Winona County. They carried on the farm until he died in 1910. His wife passed away in 1917. They had a family of eleven children, all of whom are now living, namely: Bertha, wife of Henry Limekoul; Lizzie, wife of Matt Schelling; Herman, August and Emil; Maggie, wife of Jacob Schilling; Lena, wife of Louis Timm of Winona County; Ludie, wife of Tater Zierell; William, Caroline and Albert. After the death of the father the 700 acres in Highland Township was divided among the chil¬ dren, the mother keeping 160 acres. Herman's farm contains 180 acres. Wil¬ liam Zarling, the father, was a member of the Congregational church, and served as school director for a number of years. He was a well known and highly respected citizen, his wife sharing his popularity as a worthy woman and gcod neighbor. Herman Zarling was given a district school education and was reared on his parents' farm in Winona County. After the family moved to Highland Township, Wabasha County, he continued his schooling in district No. 40. He remained at home helping on the farm until he was 25 years old and then engaged in farming for himself on section 26, where he has since remained. He successfully raises both crops and stock, the latter consisting chiefly of Durham cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs. He has a good residence, which, with the other buildings on the farm, is lighted with electricity. His barn measures 30 by 60 feet, and his other buildings, all substantial, include two silos, milk house, granary and machine shed. He milks on an average of 14 cows. He also uses the De Laval Milking Machine in his dairy, and with his brother Emil owns and operates a threshing-machine, which he has operated 14 years. Mr. Zarling was married in 1914 at Dover, Winona County, to Della Miller, daugh¬ ter of Albert and Minnie Miller. Her parents were natives of Germany, but came to this country when quite young and were reared in Winona County, this state. By a previous marriage Mr. Miller had two children, Roy and Clarence. By his second marriage, with Minnie Millbrandt, he had four - May, Della, Goldie and Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Zarling are the parents of four children:

Matthias J. Hart, a retired farmer and stock raiser, residing in Mazeppa, was born in Chester Township, this county, September 10, 1869, son of Marcus and Elizabeth (Olinger) Hart. The parents were natives of Gravenmacher, Luxemburg. Marcus, the father, came to Erie County, New York, in 1856. In the fall of 1865 he returned to Luxemburg, and was there married January 1, 1866, to Elizabeth Olinger, a native of the same village as himself. With his wife, and his brother Michael, he returned to the United States, and for a while resided in New York. In 1869 he came to Chester, Wabasha County, Minn., and bought 120 acres of land on sections 19 and 20, where he started farming. A few years later, on March 16, 1872, he died, leaving two children, John M., born in 1867, and Matthias J., the date of whose birth has been already given. In 1873 his widow married her first husband's brother, Michael Hart, who owned an interest in the farm, which he had assisted in working. Michael was born June 22, 1839, and became a cripple at the age of 16 years, his leg being broken by a wagon. From the age of 19 to that of 27 he operated a stationary engine, and then, as already stated accompanied his brother Marcus and the latter's newly wedded wife, to America. After arriving in this country he lived four years in Pewaukee, Wis., for most of the time operating an engine. In 1870 he came to Chester, Wabasha County, Minn. After marrying his brother's widow, they conducted the farm together, and about 1883 they enlarged it by the purchase of an additional tract of eighty acres. They had two children: Annie, born in 1875, and William, born in 1877, both of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Michael Hart died April 20, 1902. Her husband died April 6, 1909.

Matthias J. Hart was reared on his parents' farm, and in his boyhood attended the district school, which was locally known as "Trout Brook College." Besides working on the farm, he gradually came to do most of the housework, on account of his mother's failing health. In the meanwhile he bought land as he found opportunity, and in 1899 moved to his own farm, one mile from the old home, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising on his own account, doing a prosperous business. After being thus engaged for about twelve years, in 1911 he retired and moved to Mazeppa, where he has since made his home. During the war with Germany, Mr. Hart took a patriotic part, assist¬ ing in all the drives for Liberty Loans, Red Cross, and stamp sales in the township. As a successful farmer and useful and patriotic citizen he is widely known and respected. Mr. Hart was married September 17, 1898, at Belle Chester, Minn., to Anna M. Bartholome, born in Chester Township, September 9, 1878, daughter of Nicholas and Katherine (Jacobs) Bartholome. The parents were natives of Luxembourg, Belgium, the father coming to the United States befoie the Civil War, landing at New Orleans, and proceeding thence to Iowa, where he settled. After a while he went back to Germany, but later returned to the United States and located on a farm in Chester Township, Wabasha County, Minn., where he spent the rest of his life, dying June 29, 1918. His wife is still living and is a resident of Belle Chester. They were the parents of ei even children; of whom ten are now living: Dominic, of Belle Chester; Rev. John N. Bartholome of Wabasha; Anna, wife of M. J. Hart; Elizabeth, wife of ran ippert of McVille, N. D.; Justine, wife of George J. Dobner of Faribault, Minn., William, a resident of Spokane, Wash.; Nicholas and George (twins), of Dickerson, N. D. and Regent, N. D.; Catherine, wife of John Huneke of Malta, Mont., and Peter W. (second), who is now the Rev. Peter W. Bartholome, a teacher in St. Mary's College at Winona, Minn. The first Peter W. died in Wisconsin in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have one son, Lawrence Marcus, born September 7, 1902, who is attending St. Mary's College at Winona. In 1917 Mr. Hart became a member of the village council, and in the spring of 1918 was elected mayor, being re-elected to the same office in 1919. He has been a stockholder in and a director of the Peoples Bank since it was organized, and is also a stockholder in the Farmers' elevator. He is fraternally affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, the Ignatius Benevolent Society of Belle Chester, and the United Workman. He and his family are faithful members of the Catholic

George H. Squire, president of the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa, was born in Madison, Wis., August 8, 1865, son of William H. and Mary (Ingamells) Squire. The parents came to Minnesota in 1866, settling at Mazeppa, Wabasha County, where they remained three years. They then moved to Zumbrota, where they subsequently resided for the greater part of their time until their death, William H. Squire dying August 26, 1913, and his wife in May, 1916. The former was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted at Beloit, Wis., in Company E, 12th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry regiment, and served three years. While in the service he had a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. George H. Squire acquired his education in Zumbrota, Minn., and subsequently learned photography, which he followed as a business for several years. In 1891 he came to Mazeppa and for three years he was employed in a general store here. Then for two years he was engaged in the livery business. In 1896 he was appointed postmaster, which position he held for 15 years, during 14 of which time he also conducted a furniture business. He is a member of the firm Of Squire & Halgerson, conducting a general store, in which he owns a half in¬ terest. In 1909, when the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa was organized, Mr. Squire was made president, which office he still holds. As a business man and financier he has attained a solid reputation in the county, founded upon hon¬ esty and ability. Mr. Squire was married May 6, 1890, to Rachel Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon A. Phillips of Mazeppa. Her parents were early settlers in this village, arriving in 1876, and for many years Mr. Phillips was a prominent merchant here. He died in 1907. His wife was a native of Germany and they were married in Illinois in 1865. She died January 31, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Squire have been the parents of one child, Yale H., who was born April 6, 1894, and who lost his life while serving his country in the great World War.

Yale H. Squire was educated in Mazeppa, his birthplace, and at Pillsbury Academy, Owatonna. He soon engaged in journalistic work, first on the Mazeppa Journal, later as conductor of a paper in northern Michigan, and then as a reporter on the Minneapolis Daily News. After some further ex¬ perience in Duluth and Atlanta, Ga., he returned to Minneapolis and in the spring of 1914 was engaged by the Minneapolis Tribune. After making a good record and scoring one of the biggest "scoops" known for some time in the newspaper field of that city, he was transferred to the sporting news depart¬ ment of the paper as assistant sporting editor and qualified himself as the golf expert of the Tribune. When it became probable that war would be de¬ clared he offered his services to the Norton-Harjes Ambulance Corps and left Minneapolis April 15, 1917, with Joe McDermott and others. A few days later, on April 21, he sailed for France, which country he reached after his vessel had narrowly escaped being torpedoed by a German submarine. In Paris he enlisted in Section 21 of the French army and served four and a half months as an ambulance driver, donating not only his services but his expenses in this work, as the French government paid the men only three cents a day. When American forces got to France the ambulance service was disbanded, and young Squire might have returned home, but with his friend Robert G. Browning of Minneapolis, afterwards captured by the Germans, he elected to volunteer for the aviation service, and on September 15 he began training. On February 18, 1918, he received his commission as first lieutenant. After having one narrow escape from death, from which he saved himself by his presence of mind, he finished training and was made an instructor. It was but three days later, on June 26, while instructing Norman D. Hughes of Philadelphia, that he met his death, together with his pupil, owing to the fall of his plane. He survived until

12:10 a. m., June 27, and was buried in the officers' section of the American cemetery at Tours, France. He was one of the first young men ffom Wabasha County to offer his services, his loyalty to the country was firm and unshakable, and he took a great pride and interest in his work. His parents and his numerous friends can take pride in the thought that he did his full duty with unflinching courage and met his fate like the brave soldier he was.

Thomas W. Hodsdon, a well known farmer of Chester Township, and one of its leading citizens, has resided here since his birth, which took place Janu¬ ary 15, 1863, his parents being Charles and Harriet (Everson) Hodsdon. Charles Hodsdon, the father, was born in Waterville, Maine, and his wife Har¬ riet in Syracuse, N. Y. They came to Wabasha County, Minn., in 1855, having been married at Menomonie, Wis., where Mr. Hodsdon had worked for the Knapp-Stout Lumber Company. The land they homesteaded consisted of 160 acres in section 7, Chester Township, and was all wild, and at that early day there were numerous Indians in the vicinity. Mr. Hodsdon at once began the work of improvement and in time developed a good farm, erecting all necessary buildings. Here he and his wife spent the rest of their lives as industrious farmers, Mr. Hodsdon dying August 30, 1909, at the age of eighty years, and Mrs. Hodsdon September 7, 1902, at the age of seventy. They had three chil¬ dren : Flora, who married A. D. Simpkins of Beltrami County, Minnesota, her husband being now deceased; Charles F. of Bowman, N. D., and Thomas W., of Chester Township, W abasha County. Thomas W. Hodsdoji was educated in the district school, and worked for his father until he was 22 years old. Then, in 1885, he lented the home farm in Chester Township, which he operated as a renter until 1909, in which year he purchased it. Here he has since resided, carrying on general farming and stock raising. The farm is situated in section 7 and contains 114 acres, being provided with adequate buildings, and Mr. Hodsdon is operating it on a profitable basis. > For 15 years he has been a membei of the school board of district No. 66, and he also served three years as supervisor on the Chester Town Board. He is fraternally affiliated with the Masons, including the Eastern Star Chapter, the Workmen and the Degree of Honor On July 3, 1884, Mr. Hodsdon was united in marriage with Katherine Barnish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barnish. Her parents, who resided at Brookville, Wis., are now deceased. They had eleven children, four of whom are now living: Elizabeth, wife of Fred Becker, of Aberdeen, Wash.; Fred, of W oodville, Wis.; Jessie, wife of William Page, of St. Paul; and Katherme, wife of Thomas W. Hodsdon. Mr. and Mrs. Hodsdon have had seven children: Lela M., born October 23, 1885, now Mrs. Bert Rice, of Zumbrota; Jessie E. born June 26, 1887, who is the wife of Earl Lang of Cogswell, N. D.; Charles J., born June 25, 1889, who died September 10, 1889; Cassie J., born August 11, 1890, who is the wife of Henry Raasch of Zumbrota; Lucy H., born August 22, 1892, who is the wife of Olof Lindskog of Faribault; Frederick J., born May 5, 1895, who is living in St. Paul; and Harold T., born May 12, 1899, who is residing on the home farm with his parents. Frederick enlisted in July, 1917, in Company D, Third Minnesota Infantry, and was stationed at Camp

Henry H. Roberson, one of the early settlers of Gillford Township, now de¬ ceased, was born in Greenwich, Washington County, N. Y., June 23, 1841. He resided in his home locality until the latter fifties, when he first came to Wa¬ basha County, Minn. After a brief residence he returned to New York state, but he must have been impressed by what he had seen of the possibilities of this new country, for in 1862 he came back to Wabasha County and bought 160 acres of land on section 34, Gillford Township. At the same time he took a claim of 80 acies adjoining, in section 27. Eighty acres of land was improved when he took possession, and there was a small house and some straw shacks on it. Thus provided with a homestead, all he needed was a suitable help- mate, whom he found in the person of Lydia Whitcomb, daughter of Thomas and Aljane Whitcomb, of Salem, N. Y. They were married at Lake City. For 24 years Mr. Roberson worked industriously in improving and cultivating his farm, and at the end of that time, having acquired a competence, he retired and moved to Lake City, buying a house at 501 N. Garden street, which v/as his home for another quarter of a century, and where he died April 30, 1912, a well known and respected citizen. Politically he was a Republican, and in religious faith had been reared a Baptist, but was not particularly active in either poli¬ tics or church work. He was survived by his wife, who is still living in their old home at Lake City. They had five children: Frank B., now living on the old homestead in Gillford Township ; Frederick, also a resident of Gillford Township; Mortimer, deceased; Mott, also deceased; and Albert, who resides in Mt. Pleasant Township.

Frank B. Roberson, a well to do farmer of Gillford Township, proprietor of a farm established by his parents in the early sixties, was born on this farm August 2, 1863, son of Henry H. and Lydia (Whitcomb) Roberson. He has always remained on the home place, of which he took charge at the qge of 17, and is the owner of the original tract of 160 acres first settled by his parents in 1862, and leasing out an additional "eighty," acquired by them and which belongs to his mother. The land is very productive and well tilled, 140 acres being under the plow. The farm is situated in section 34, and is 14 miles southeast of Lake City and four and a half northwest of Zumbro Falls. Mr. Roberson does diversified farming, giving special attention to stock breeding. He keeps Poll Angus cattle, Poland-China hogs and Shropshire sheep. He has a good set of farm buildings, and his operating equipment includes an auto car. He has made good financial progress and is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Zumbro Falls, and the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Zumbro Falls, of which he is a director. Fraternally he belongs to Tyrian Lodge, No. 86, A. F. & A. M., of Mazeppa, and to the Modern Woodmen of America. Politic¬ ally a Republican, he has served as a member of the town board for over 20 years, during most of that time being chairman, and for a number of years has been a member of the school board of his district, serving as treasurer and also as director. Mr. Roberson was married December 11, 1885, to Sarah F. Whitcomb, who was born at Kalamazoo, Mich., June 7, 1863, daughter of Wilson W. and Sarah E. (Lewis) Whitcomb. When she was two years old her parents moved to New York state, settling at Batavia, Genessee County, where her mother died in March, 18&7. Her father is still residing there. Mr. and Mrs. Roberson have been the parents of six children : Blanche E., born April 15, 1887; Isabell E., January 19, 1889; Maude, October 18, 1891; Charles H., April 14, 1893; Wilson W., August 24, 1897; and Bruce, January 17, 1904. Blanche E., who was graduated from the Lake City high school and taught four years in the Wabasha County schools, is now Mrs. Louis Juers of Zumbro Falls. Isabell E., also a graduate of the Lake City high school, is the wife of C. E. Nygren, of Mt. Pleasant Township. Maude is residing with her parents on the homestead. Charles H., who graduated from the Lake City high school, learned photo-engraving at the Bissell Engraving College at Effingham, Ill., and holds a life scholarship in the institution. He worked two years at the trade in El Paso, Texas., and in 1913 returned to the home farm in Wabasha County, which he is now assisting his father to operate. Wilson W. is now deceased, having accidentally shot himself on the home farm on February 14, 1911. Bruce, who is living at home, is still a student. Mr. Roberson was reared in the faith of the Baptist church, though not now a member. Mrs. Roberson, with the other members of the family, are Episcopalians. They are people of high social stand¬ ing in the community and have a wide circle of friends throughout this part of

Thomas H. Copp, proprietor of one of the old pioneer homesteads of Gillford Township, which was settled by his parents in 1858, was born on this farm, situated in section 24, on July 1, 1868, son of Peter and Elizabeth Copp. He has always resided here and both as youth and man helped his father and brothers to develop the farm, in time becoming familiar with all branches of agricul¬ ture. His father died in 1895 and his mother in 1910, and he is now the sole owner of the old home. The farm contains 214 acres, of which 107 are under the plow, and is provided with fair buildings. Mr. Copp follows general farm¬ ing, raising grade cattle and pure blooded Duroc-Jersey hogs, and is recognized as a capable farmer and good citizen. He was reared in the faith of the Meth¬ odist Episcopal church, and has always been a strong temperance man. Politic¬ ally he is a Republican. His farm is ten mles from Lake City, seven from

John Stehr, proprietor of one of the best farms in Chester, of which township he is a leading citizen was born in Featherstone Township, Goodhue County, Minn., son of Jacob D. and Metta (Quast) Stehr. The parents, natives of Hanover, Germany came to America in 1867, settling in Goodhue County, Minn., where they were engaged in farming until 1897. In that year Mrs. Metta Stehr died, and her husband, Jacob D. Stehr, moved to Chester Township, Wabasha County where he lived until 1907. After that he moved to Lake City where he resided until his death on January 27, 1920. He had contracted a second marriage, and his second wife is now living in Lake City. He was a member of the German Lutheran church. By his first wife, Metta, he had six children, letrich (deceased), Margaret, John, Metta, Mary and Henry. John Stehr acquired his elementary education in a district school in Goodhue County and subsequently attended a business college at Red Wing, in which place he also r/YV" a-^°e St°r® for a year and a h^lf- After that until 1896 he was ssociated with his father, for whom he worked. He then rented the home farm

7 ,ereo ®nrent6d, the ° d homestead of his wife's grandparents, Ernest and Julia Radke, a place on which the grandparents had lived for over 50 years.

Ernest Radke died m 1893 and his wife in 1916. Mr. Stehr then bought the interests of the heirs to this property, containing 160 acres in section 2. He

S? aC^"^eu °thy and' inheriting 120 acres in section 1, Chester Township, and in 1919 bought 80 acres in section 11, making a total of 360 acres that he now owns. He has buit a good silo on his property, and repaired the original ui dings, and is carrying on a prosperous business as a general farmer and stock raiser. As a gootf citizen he has taken a helpful interest in local affairs, aving serve seven jears as clerk on the town board and 18 years as clerk of school district No. 65. Like his father, he is a Lutheran in "religion. Mr. Stehr was married December 2, 1896, to Pauline Sprikes, daughter of Mr. and en i' Fred?nckW- fPykes of Chester Township, this county. Her parents were S7*tlers " Wabasha Countv, the father coming here from Germany in 1868. The mother was born in Wisconsin, and they were married in Chester Township, Wabasha County, Minn. Mr. Sprikes is still living, at present re¬ siding in Minneapolis. Mrs. Sprikes died in 1893. They had five children, Pauline, Sophia, Edward, Frank and Edward (second), the last mentioned being now ecease . o Mr. and Mrs. Stehr nine children have been born, as follows:

15, 1908; John W., May 31, 1911; Lenora E., August 6, 1914, and Herbert D., June 22, 1919. All the children reside with their parents on the home farm,' and the family is one of high social standing in this part of the county.

t Louis Springer, for a number of years a well known agriculturist of the town of Oakwood, but now retired was born on a farm in the town of Zumbro, Wabasha County, Minn., February 28, 1867. His parents, William and Caro¬ line (Scheibe) Springer, were natives of Germany who came to the United States in the early sixties, locating first in WTnona, MJnn., where thev remained six months. They then bought a farm of 120 acres in Zumbro Township, Wa¬ basha County, which they operated for a while, and then moved to the town of Elgin. Later they took a farm in Oakwood Township, where they made their home for 48 years, William Springer dying in 1914 and his wife in 1913. They had six children: Eliza, wife of Julius Muckelberg of Rochester, Minn.; Sophia, who married John Core and is now deceased; Louis, subject of this sketch; Minnie, wife of Fred Langer, residing in Texas; Dora, wife of Henry Wurst, who lives on a farm in the town of Elgin; and Gusta, wife of Charles Schleicher, residing in Los Angeles, Calif. Louis Springer was reared on the home farm, accompanying his parents in their different removals to Elgin and Oakwood Townships. He acquired a district school education and became in¬ dustrially active as his father's assistant. On starting in for himself he bought a farm of 210 acres, which he subsequently operated for 31 years, carrying on general farming, stock raising and dairying. Finally, having acquired a com¬ petence,' he retired January 12, 1920, and went to California, where he spent the rest of the winter. It is his intention to reside temporarily in Lake City. The farm is now rented to his son, Frank. During his active career Mr. Springer devoted a part of his time to public affairs and served in various offices. He was town clerk, town chairman for six years, was a member and treasurer of the school board and a side supervisor. Mr. Springer was married in 1889 to Lena Blattner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Blattner of Oakwood Town¬ ship, where her parents, natives of Germany, were early settlers. Mr. Blattner died in 1915 at the age of 85 years. He was twice married, having six chil¬ dren by his first wife, four sons and two daughters. Five are now living, namely: Herman, Julius, William, Louisa (widow of Peter Reiter), and Lena. By his second marriage, to Amelia Hartle, he had four sons and one daughter, Fred, August, John, Edward and Anna. The daughter Anna is now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Springer five children have been born, four sons and one daughter: Frank, Henry and Albert, who are on the home farm; Adlina, wife of John Villwock of Lake City, and Carl, residing at home.

Joseph Maas, who is taking part in the agricultural development of Zumbro Township, as owner and operator of the old Maas farm in sections 23 and 26, was born in this township December 13, 1863, son of Joseph, Sr., and Mary (Meyer) Maas. The parents, who were natives of Mecklenberg, Germany, were early settlers in this county. Coming to the United States in 1857 they located first in Milwaukee, where Joseph Maas, Sr., did various work, including rail¬ roading, driving a dray, and farming. In 1862 he came with his family to Zumbro Township, Wabasha County, Minn., and bought a tract of 70 acres, of which 30 were in section 23 and 40 in section 26. The property being unim¬ proved, he was obliged to erect a log house. Later he bought 200 acres more in sections 23 and 26, making a total of 270 acres, a part of which land he cleared. Here he was engaged in general farming until his death on October 7, 1903. His wife, who survived him, passed away May 5, 1920. They had three children, Mary and John, who are now deceased, and Joseph, the subject of this sketch. Joseph Maas acquired his education in the district school. He subse¬ quently worked for his father until 1899, and on the latter's death inherited the home farm, which he has since carried on successfully. He has also improved the property by the erection of a new set of buildings. The only living member of one of the pioneer families of the county, he is well known and enjoys per¬ sonal popularity. For two years he served as chairman of the Zumbro town board, in religion he is a Lutheran, like his parents. Mr. Maas was married December 13, 1896, to Agnes Neumann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Neu¬ mann, and of this union the following named children have been born . Albert O., January 10, 1898; Agnes, July 9, 1899; Joseph, November 26, 1900; Bertha, July 18 1902; Lydia, June 11, 1904; John, August 21, 1906; Theodore Herbert, August' 22, 1907; Gertrude, July 12, 1908; Walter, March 7, 1910, and Evelyn, January 16, 1913. Agnes is now the wife of Harry Koepsell, Joseph resides in

Chicago, and Bertha is in the employ of the Watkins Medical Co. of Winona. The others are residing at home. Mr. and Mrs. August Neumann, the parents of Mrs. Maas, were born in Germany and came to Minnesota in 1884, settling in Oakwood Township, Wabasha County. Until 1892 Mr. Neumann worked as a stone mason. After that he operated a farm until 1904, when his active career was brought to an end by a stroke of paralysis, though he is still living. Mrs. Neumann died April 15, 1903. She, like her husband, was a member of the Lutheran church. They were the parents of eight children: Paul, Annie, Agnes, Minnie, Martha, August, Bertha and Frederick. Paul and Annie are now deceased.

Wallace M. Whipple was born in Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, Minn., May 6, 1876, son of Charles J. and Louise (Nichols) Whipple. The father was born in Madison County, N. Y., and the mother in Vermont. The latter came to Minnesota with her parents when a young girl, the family set¬ tling at an early day in Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, where they homesteaded 80 acres of land. They then purchased 80 acres more, and on their farm of 160 acres the parents spent the rest of their lives. Charles J. Whipple came to Goodhue County when 19 years old and bought the homestead of Grandfather Nichols. He married at Red Wing, Louise Nichols and spent the rest of his life farming the old homestead of his wife's father. He died May 4, 1915. His wife, Louise, died August 18, 1883, and after her death he married Mary Colling of Mazeppa, who is also deceased, having passed awray in 1895. By the first marriage there were five children, two of whom are now living, namely, Wallace M., and Clarence E. of Spokane, WTash. Those deceased are Charles, Mary, and Louis. By his second wife Charles J. Whipple had nine children, all now living: Marvin W., of Douglas, Minn.; William, of Goodhue County; Martha, wife of Archie Stull, of Mazeppa; Dollie, wife of George Hor¬ ton, of Hammond, Minn.; Elsie, wife of John Rolland, of Hammond; Nellie, wife of Arthur Sandburg, of Maiden Rock, Wis.; George, of Minneapolis; John, of Bay City, Wis.; and Edna, wfife of Arthur Izenburg, of Arizona. Wallace M. Whipple was reared on the farm in Goodhue County, attending the district school, the Zumbrota high school and Red Wing Business College. He re¬ mained on the home farm until 19 years old, helping his father, and then began farming for himself on the William Parkinson place in Zumbro Township, Wa¬ basha County. Here he has since remained engaged in general farming and stock raising. He was married August 12, 1896, on the Parkinson farm in Zumbro Township, to Margaret Ann Parkinson, daughter of William and Ellen Parkinson. She died December 14, 1915, and he married, March 28, 1916, Mary Parkinson, daughter of James W. and Nettie Parkinson of Zumbro Town¬ ship. By the first marriage he had four children: Wallace W., Margaret A., Lizzie L. and Charles R. Of the second marriage two children were born: Amos and Lloyd. Mr. Whipple owns and operates 395 acres in Zumbro and Mazeppa Towmships.

James W. Parkinson, one of the leading farmers of Zumbro Township, and an extensive stock raiser, was born in Lancashire, England, January 24, 1863, son of William and Ellen (Knight) Parkinson, both of whom were natives of England. William Parkinson, the father, had but a limited education, as at the early age of nine years he was obliged to work in a cotton factory. When a young man he served as groom and gardener for a clergyman, remaining in England until 1864, when he came to the United States with his family, having been previously married to Ellen Knight. For some time he resided in Joliet, Ill., being employed as a guard at the state prison. Later he went to Wiscon¬ sin, where he was employed in the lumber business. In 1869 he came to Wa¬ basha County, Minn., and bought 80 acres of land in section 14, Zumbro Town¬ ship. In time he cleared all of his land, erected necessary buildings and de¬ veloped a good farm, on which he resided until his death, October 20, 1906. His wife survived him less than three years, passing away September 21, 1909.

They were members of the Episcopal church. Their children were: James W., Joseph, Elizabeth and Margaret, of whom Joseph and Margaret are now de¬ ceased. James W. Parkinson was an infant in arms when he accompanied his parents to America, and was only six years old when they settled in Zumbro Township, Wabasha County. He soon after began to attend the district school, where he acquired his education. As he grew older he began to make himself useful on his parents' farm, and was his father's assistant until 1887, in which year he rented the farm and for four years subsequently operated it on his own account. In 1891 he bought it and at later intervals he purchased other land until he now owns 515 acres in Zumbro township, in sections 10, 11, 14 and 15. Here he is engaged in general farming, giving particular attention, to stock raising, and is numbered among the enterprising and successful farmers of his township. In addition to his farm, Mr. Parkinson owns two lots in the Baker addition to Mazeppa. Mr. Parkinson was married May 10, 1887, to Miss Nettie Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Barnes. Her parents were na¬ tives of England who came to America in the early sixties and settled in Zum¬ bro Township, this county, where the father, Amos Barnes, died July 23, 1881. The mother now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Parkinson. The latter was one of a family of five children : George A., Nettie M., Charles E., John A., and Frankie, the last mentioned being now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson are the parents of six children, as follows: Mary E., born April 21, 1888, now Mrs. Wallace Whipple; Edna M., born March 12, 1890, who is the wife of Clarence Greer; John W., born April 29, 1893, residing on the home farm; Grace L., born January 28, 1895, now Mrs. Edwrard Herman; Sylvia M., born September 11, 1898, and James W., born June 4, 1905, both of whom are residing at home.

Nicholas J. Hilger, at different times a resident of Mazeppa village, and for several years a merchant here until his recent death, was born at Bellevue, Iowa, January 30, 1873, and was a boy when he came to Mazeppa with his parents. He acquired his education in the village school, and after entering the ranks of industry was occupied in painting and paper-hanging in Mazeppa and the vicinity until 1902. He then moved to Red Wing, where for four years he was engineer in the Red Wing Mill. In 1906 he entered the Red Wing Lin¬ seed Mill, where he was chief engineer for 11 years. In 1917 Mr. Hilger returned to Mazeppa and bought the G. H. Squire furniture business, later expanding his business by adding an undertaking department. He received an extensive patronage and was enjoying a well earned prosperity when he was called away by death on April 28, 1920. For some months previously he had been seriously ill. A contemplated operation was abandoned because it was found that the disease from which he suffered had progressed too far for aid. He endured the long wait for the end with exemplary courage, and his cheerfulness aided his family to overcome the despondency which might otherwise have affected them at -the suffering of a loved one. Mr. Hilger served one term as a member of the village council of Mazeppa. He was a member of the Catholic church and of several societies, including the Knights of Columbus at Red Wing; the Catholic Order of Foresters, of which he was secretary at the time of his death, and the SS. Peter and Paul Society. He was held in universal esteem as a business man eminently fair in all his dealings and a useful and friendly neighbor and citizen. To his family he was a loving, thoughtful and provident husband and father. Mr. Hilger was married June 27, 1900, to Mayme H. Reding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Reding of Mazeppa village. Of this union three children were born: Clarence J. A., April 3, 1903; Wilfred N., November 8, 1907, and Bernard G., July 28, 1911. Clarence is now a student at St. Mary's College, Winona. Since her husband's death Mrs. Hilger has operated the furniture store. While residing in Red Wing she passed through) all the chairs, in the Degree of Honor, and has served as vice president and adviser of the Ladies' Catholic Aid Society of Mazeppa. In addition to his wife and children, Mr.

Hilger left seven brothers and three sisters: Michael, Alexander, Dan, Wil¬ liam, Kate and Mrs. George Sand, of Mazeppa; Mrs. Clara Huberty, of Pine Island; John, of Wabasha; George, of Weaver; and Dr. J. M. Hilger, of lone, all of whom were present at his funeral.

Otto C. Siercks, proprietor of Twin Mounds Stock Farm, situated in sec¬ tions 26 and 27, Zumbro Township, of which township he is one of the leading citizens, was born in Clay County, la., February 28, 1872, son of Hans T. and Doris (Stark) Siercks. The parents were natives of Germany who came to the United States in the early sixties, settling in Zumbro Township, Wabasha County, Minn. Later they removed to Clay County, la., there taking a claim of 40 acres on which they resided five years. They then returned to Wabasha County, Minn., and for several years rented a farm in Zumbro Township. Mrs. Doris Siercks died August 28, 1888, and Hans T. Siercks resided for some two years in Plainview Village, afterwards returning to Zumbro Township, where he again engaged in farming and continued in that occupation until he finally retired. He now resides with his daughter, Mrs. E. Schuchart of Zumbro Township. He and his wife had six children, Fred, Otto C., Emma, Anna, Minnie and Helen. Fred and Helen are now deceased. The parents were members of the German Lutheran church. Otto C. Siercks acquired his elementary education in the district school and also attended school for a while in Plainview Village. For several years he worked for his father and then went to Winona, Minn., where he was engaged in the butcher's business until 1893. In the year 1893 he conducted a butcher's shop at Tyler, Minn., after which he returned to Winona and was there again for a year. In 1896 Mr. Siercks moved to Hammond, Wabasha County, and was engaged in the hardware and machine business there until 1900. In that year he engaged in farming on his present farm, containing 160 acres in sections 26 and 27, Zumbro Township, which is known as Twin Mounds Stock Farm and which he purchased in 1911. Here he has erected a complete set of buildings, in¬ cluding a basement barn, 36 by 80 feet, installed with the James equipment, and including a Pine Tree milking machine. It is lighted with electricity. Mr. Siercks does general farming but gives special attenton to stock raising and dairying. He is raising Holstein cattle, keeping full-blooded sires, and also breeds Percheron horses and Chester-White hogs. He has served seven years as a supervisor on the town board and several years as a member of the school board of his district and is a man of public spirit who takes an active interest in whatever concerns the general good of the community. He is also president of the Hammond Co-operative Creamery. On October 17, 1895, Mr. Siercks was united in marriage with Mary Schulz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chailes Schulz of Faribault, Minn. Of this union six children have been born. Pearl L., born July 27, 1896, now Mrs. Howard Ranstead of Faribault; Charles L., August 21, 1899, who is on the home harm; Doris E., July 1, 1903, who is attending the high school at Faribault; Wilbur L., August 28, 1905; Judson K., December 12, 1908, and Marion L., April 5, 1910, the three young¬ est membeis of the family, like Charles L., residing with their parents.

Briney Scott, the proprietor and operator of a farm of 249 acres in Zum¬ bro Township, was born in West Albany Township, Wabasha County, March 8, 1867, son of Patrick and Mary (Lane) Scott. The parents came to Wa¬ basha County from Ireland in the early sixties, settling on a tract of 200 aeres in West Albany Township, a part of which the father cleared, also erecting buildings and cai lying on general farming. He died in 1912, having survived his wife Mary, who passed away in 1905. Their children were Mary, Briney, Michael, Richard, Margaret and Annie, the last three mentioned of whom are now deceased. Briney Scott was educated in the district school and after be¬ ginning industrial life worked for his father until 1892. He then bought a threshing-machine that he operated for several years. In 1894 he purchased 160 acres of 'land in West Albany Township, on which he built a residence and outbuildings, and was engaged in farming and stock raising there until 1899, when he sold the property. After that, for a number of years, he op¬ erated rented farms in Wabasha County. Then, in 1916, he bought his pres¬ ent farm of 249 acres in section 11, Zumbro Township, on which he has made some improvements, and where he is successfully carrying on a gen¬ eral farming business. He was formerly a member of the school board in Highland Township, is fraternally affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America, and is a member of the Catholic church. Mr. Scott was married June 16, 1893, to Anna McNulty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cormick McNulty, her parents being natives of Ireland who came to America in the early sixties and settled in Oakwood Township, Wabasha County, Minn., where they spent the rest of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Briney Scott are the parents of 11 chil¬ dren, all of whom are living, namely': Florence, born November 3, 1894; Rich¬ ard, March 8, 1896; Theresa, October 23, 1897; Irene, August 14, 1899; Ber¬ nard, August 17, 1901; Ralph, July 11, 1903; Alice, September 10, 1906; Wil¬ liam, September 26, 1907; Lloyd, February 12, 1909; Vincent, September 19, 1911, and Arthur, August 30, 1914. Florence is now Mrs. Frank O'Donald, Richard resides in Gary, Ind., Theresa is now Mrs. Walter Canfield of Kellogg, Irene is a teacher in the Smithfield district, and Lloyd is a student in the high school at St. Paul.

Peter W. Wagner, a prominent farmer of Zumbro Township, now chair¬ man of the town board of supervisors, was born in the Province of the Rhine (or Rhenish Prussia), Germany, June 22, 1867, son of Nicholas and Anna (Lichtendahl) Wagner. The parents came to America, and to Wabasha County, Minn., in 1893, settling in Hyde Park Township, where Nicholas Wag¬ ner was subsequently engaged in farming until his death on September 8, 1903. His wife died in October, 1913. They were Catholics in religion. Their children were Peter W., Helen (now deceased), Anna and Andrew. Peter W. Wagner came to this country before his parents, in 1889, locating at Hammond, Wabasha County, Minn. At first he engaged in farm labor, and then for eight years operated rented farms. In 1903, having through economy made some financial progress, he bought 267 acres in section 27, Zumbro Township, where he now resides. He has improved his place by the erection of a complete set of buildings, including a fine barn 36 by 80 feet in ground dimensions. His farm is equipped with an individual electric lighting plant. As a general farmer and stock raiser he has been very successful, and also feeds a large amount of stock in the winter time. He is a stockholder in the Farmers State Bank of Hammond; also in the Hammond Cc-operative Creamery and the Hammond Telephone Company. He has been a member of the town board for three years, now serving as chairman, and is a man of public spirit in all things concerning the welfare of the community in which he resides. A Catholic in religion, he is fraternally a member of the Mod¬ ern Woodmen of America. Mr. Wagner was married November 2, 1897, to Ida Mullen, born March 19, 1867, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mullen, the parents being natives of Pennsylvania, in which state the mother still lives; the father died January 10, 1912. They had ten children: George, John, James, William, Frank, Anna, Bernice, Ida, Stella and June. James is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner are the parents of six children: Agnes, born September 12, 1898, now Mrs. Thomas McGrath of Highland Township; Ruth, born December 24, 1900, who is the wife of Leo Wiley of Plainview Village; Paul, born May 19, 1902; Arthur and William (twins), born February 24, 1905; and Carl, born April 6, 1912.

Joseph J. Cliff, whose death some 12 years ago deprived Chester Town¬ ship of one of its leading citizens, was born in England, May 7, 1844, and came to the United States with his parents in 1865. The family settled in Chester Township, Wabasha County, Minn., and engaged in farming. Joseph worked for his father until 1873, and then started in for himself, buying 280 acres in section 23, Chester. With commendable energy he improved his place by the erection of a new set of buildings, and followed general farm¬ ing and stock raising with profitable results until his death on August 28, 1908. He was a citizen held in high esteem and served as supervisor on the town board. Mr. Cliff was married in 1873 to Melissa Merrill, who died after a few years of wedded life in 1876. On June 13, 1882, Mr. Cliff married Mary Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Robinson of Mazeppa. Both her parents have passed away, the father dying in 1909, and the mother in 1907, The children of Joseph J. and Mary Cliff were as follows: Anna B., born June 21, 1884, now Mrs. Ernest Beals of St. Paul; Maude J., born March 10, 1886, who is the wife of F. C. Yotter of Mazeppa; Charles P., born April 16, 1889, who is now in North Dakota; Jessie F., born November 26, 1891, now Mrs. Alfred Rucker of Oronoco, Minn.; Florence, born October 6, 1893,* wife of Lawrence Wassman of Lake City; Clark R., born July 17, 1894; McKinley, born February 18, 1897, and Ruth E., born August 28, 1898. The three last mentioned are still residing on the home farm with their mother, it being operated by the two sons, Clark and McKinley. The Cliff family have a good social standing and are affiliated religiously with the Congregational church. Charles C. Robinson, the father of Mrs. Cliff, was born in New York State, and came west to Illinois, where he engaged in farming. There he married Elizabeth Peeler, and at a still early day they came to Wabasha County, Minn., and engaged in farming in Chester Township. They had six children' four sons and two daughters, all of whom are now deceased except Charles of Minneapolis, Edwin of Idaho, Mary, widow of Joseph J. Cliff, and Eva, wife of Will Vilas of Denver, Colo. During the Civil War Mr. Robinson enlisted in a Minnesota regiment and served about two years.

John Befort, a representative farmer of Chester Township, where he has resided all his life, was born here March 30, 1869, son of William and Anna (De Ville) Befort. The parents were natives respectively of Germany and France who came to this country in the early sixties, and who, after re¬ siding in New York State for several years, came west to Wisconsin, thence to Goodhue County, Minn., and later to Chester Township, Wabasha County, where they spent the rest of their lives in farming. The mother died in 1908 and the father in 1909. They were members of the Catholic church. Their children were William, Mary, Anna, John (first), John (second), Katherine, Fiank, Lena and Agnes. The first John died in infancy and Katherine is also now deceased. The subject of this sketch, who was the second child of his paients to be named John, was educated in the district school and learned agriculture on the home farm, working for his father until 1895. Then for f°ui yeais he operated 80 acres of land which he rented of his father. In 1899 he moved to the main part of the home farm, which consisted of 160 acies in section 30, and which he afterwards purchased, improving the propeity by the erection of a barn and outbuildings. Here he has since carried on general farming, raising good stock. For eight years he has served as clerk of the school board of District No. 91, and still holds that position. He is a member of the Catholic church and also belongs to the Catholic order of Foresters. Mr. Befort was married April 23, 1895, to Rose Redie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Redie of Mazeppa. She was one of two children, hav¬ ing a sistei Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Befort are the parents of five children, who were born as follows: Mary, November 16, 1896; Annie, June 19, 1899; Viola J., December 7, 1901; William R., December 3, 1904, and Caroline G., July 6, 1908. Mary is now the wife of Joseph Reuter and Annie the wife of Theo¬ dore Manthei.

Claus Klind worth, who for 43 years was a respected citizen of Chester Township, wheie during his active period he was engaged in agriculture, was born in Hanover, Germany, where he resided until 11 years old. He ' then in 1872 came with his parents to America, the family locating on a farm in

Claus Klindworth And Family

Hay Creek Township, Goodhue County, Minn. After a residence there of one year, they moved to Chester Township, Wabasha County, taking a farm which they cultivated and developed into a valuable property, and where Mr. Klindworth died December 4, 1919, at the age of about 55 years. He had been an - active and industrious citizen, a good neighbor, and the worthy head of a worthy family. His wife, who survived him, is residing in Zumbro Falls. Their family numbered eight children, evenly divided between sons and daughters, namely: John A., Anna, Alfred D., Clarence, Johanna, Lorena, Esther and Raymond. John A. is now engaged in the hardware business at Zumbro Falls, with his brother Alfred. Anna is the wife of Jacob B. Schwartz of Zumbro Falls. Clarence resides at Dumont, Minn. Johanna is the wife of Richard Gerken, and lives on the Gerken farm at Hyde Park. Lorena, residing on the home farm in Chester Township, is the wife of For¬ rest Atkinson. Esther and Raymond reside with their mother. Claus Klindworth, the father, was a man who took an active interest in all matters affect¬ ing the good of the community in which he lived, serving as road commis¬ sioner and as school clerk for a number of years. He left his farm of 120 acres in good condition and it is today a valuable piece of agricultural property.

John A. Klindworth, a member of the prosperous hardware and farm im¬ plement firm of Klindworth Bros., of Zumbro Falls, was born in Chester Township, Wabasha County, in 1891, son of Claus and Katherine Klindworth. In his boyhood he attended the district school and engaged in farm work, as¬ sisting his father until 1909, in which year he came to Zumbro Falls and en¬ gaged in the hardware and implement business with H. R. Gray. In Septem¬ ber, 1919, his brother Alfred bought Mr. Gray's interest in the business, which is now carried on by the firm of Klindworth Bros. In addition to hard¬ ware the firm handles auto cars and tractors, and operates a garage where they repair all kinds of cars. They have a good patronage and the business is growing, with satisfactory financial results. John Klindworth served on the village council in 1917, and in 1919 was elected mayor, which office he still holds. He was married in 1911 to Anna Gerken, daughter of Cord and Anna (Duden) Gerken, the parents being natives of Hanover, Germany, who on coming to Wabasha County, Minn., engaged in farming and became pros¬ perous. Cord Gerken died in June, 1919, but his wife is still living. They were the parents of four daughters and one son: Ella, wife of Henry Heitman, of Gillford; Katie, wife of Fred Heitman, also of Gillford; Mary, wife of Albert Manthie, of Chester; Henry, who died in 1919; and Anna, wife of John Klindworth. Mr. and Mrs. Klindworth have two children, Elmer and Bernice, both attending school. Mr. Klindworth is a prominent member of the community in which he has cast his lot, and that he is popular and rec¬ ognized as a capable man of affairs is proved by his election to the highest local office within the gift of his fellow citizens.

John T. Goodman, engaged in agriculture in Chester Township, of which township he is one of the prominent citizens, was born in Goodhue County, November 26, 1861, son of John and Jeanette (Bump) Goodman. The father, who was born in Germany, came to America in the early forties, settling in Goodhue County, Minn., on 80 acres of land. During the Civil War he served in the Union army, being honorably discharged in 1865. Shortly after his re¬ turn from the war he died. His wife survived him a number of years passing away in 1879. They were members of the German Lutheran church. They had only two children, both sons, Charles E. and John T. John T. Goodman acquired his education in the Mazeppa village schools and lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orson Bump, until he was 17 years old. He worked at farm labor by the month, near Mazeppa, until 1881, after which he rented different farms in Goodhue and Olmsted Counties. In 1901 he bought his present farm of 93 acres in section 31, Chester Township, on which he has since made some improvements, including the erection of a new modern house, and is pursuing a successful career as a general farmer. For 12 years he has been one of the supervisors on the Chester town board, in which office he is still serving. Mr. Goodman was married January 15, 1881, to Margaret La Van, who was born in Goodhue County, September 28, 1865, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic La Van. Her parents came to Goodhue County, Minn., from Iowa in the spring of 1865, settling near Pine Island. In the La Van family there were nine children: Peter, Lizzie, Agnes, Charles, George, Nich¬ olas, Theodore, Anna and Margaret. Lizzie, George and Charles are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Goodman seven children have been born: George E., August 28, 1886; Bessie B., January 30, 1888; Sylvia A., October 15, 1896; Grace M., May 1, 1898; Charles, February 16, 1901; Ruth E., May 26, 1903, and Homer E., September 14, 1892. Bessie is now the wife of Henry Nelson of Rochester, Sylvia the wife of Archie Franklin of Chester Township, and Grace the wife of Bert Owen of Rochester. Homer E., died at the age of seven years in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Goodman are affiliated religiously with the Con¬ gregational church. Mr. Goodman is a member of the Masonic order, includ¬ ing the Eastern Star Chapter; also the Workmen, while Mrs. Goodman be¬ longs to the Eastern Star.

Frank E. Kelch, a widely known and respected citizen of Zumbro Town¬ ship, formerly engaged in agriculture but now retired, was born in the Province of Brandenberg, Prussia, Germany, June 7, 1863, son of Frank and Fredericka (Senst) Kelch. He was educated in his native land and in 1874, at the age of 11 years, came to the United States with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Erdman Senst, who located in Wabasha County, Minn. After ar¬ riving here he attended school for awhile in Elgin and Oakwood Townships and then took up farm labor, being thus occupied for seven years in Oakwood Township. In 1889, having saved some money, he rented a farm in Oakwood Township and started in for himself. For seven years he operated that farm, and then in 1896 he bought 80 acres in section 36, and later added more until he now has 188 Vs acres in sections 26 and 36, Zumbro Township. On this faim he erected a line set of buildings and put up fences, and was here engaged in general farming until 1918, when he retired and deeded the farm to his son August, though retaining his residence on the place. A practical man in his line of business, he had a successful career and is now in comf oi table circumstances. For six years he served as chairman of the school board of his district. Mr. Kelch was united in marriage March 6, 1889, to Marie Villwock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Villwock. Her parents were natives of Germany who came to Minnesota in 1869 and settled in Oakwood Township, Wabasha County, where for 22 years they operated farms under lental. At the end of that time they bought a farm, on which they spent the rest of their lives. They were consistent members of the Lutheran church. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Kelch four children have been born: August, February 20, 1890; Clara, July 8, 1893; Marie, November 23, 1895, and Edwaid, October 21, 1899. Clara died May 4, 1904. Edward died August 16, 1901. Marie is now Mrs. Henry Rahman of Theilman, Wabasha County.

Francis Foster Bundy, who owns and operates a good farm of 160 acres in section 5, Gillford Township, was born in Clearfield, Penn., September 1, 1863. His parents, William and Emelene (Hevener) Bundy, were farmers who came to Wabasha County in the spring of 1864, locating on the Russell farm in Mt. Pleasant Township. There Francis F. grew up and attended the common school. Later, his father owning a farm in Gillford Township, he was placed in charge and operated it, the only other son in the family, Wesley, having died in 1872. On October 5, 1888, Francis F. Bundy married Bertha Segar, daughter of George and Lucinda Segar of Mazeppa Township. She died in May, 1900, leaving two children: Lindsay F., born April 16, 1892, and Esther May, born October 15, 1898. Lindsay F. married Myrtle Horning of Mt. Pleas- ant Township and is now a farmer in Gillford Township. Esther May, who graduated from the normal course of the Lake City high school, has been a teacher for four years in the Wabasha County schools. On October 12, 1901, Francis F. Bundy married Lucy Whaley, who was born in Mazeppa Township, Wabasha County, February 5, 1879, daughter of Syrenus and Eliza (Soule) Whaley. Her parents dying when she was three years old, she was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Boughton of Mazeppa Township. Of her parents' fam¬ ily of 13 children, nine are still living, six brothers and three sisters. To Francis F. and Lucy Bundy six children have been born: Marian F., September 5, 1902; Ruth Eva, November 15, 1903; June Emeline, September 9, 1906; Wil¬ liam Benjamin, January 17, 1909; Florence Norine, October 3, 1915, and Beulah Belle, May 10, 1918. About the time of his second marriage Mr. Bundy bought and took possession of his present farm of 160 acres in section 5, Gillford Township, the land being all tillable. Here he is carrying on diversified farm¬ ing, keeping grade Holstein cattle (having 15 to 20 milch cows), and a herd of 40 to 50 grade hogs. He has made valuable improvements on his place by the erection of new buildings, which include a barn 38 by 66 by 16 feet, with a full stone basement of 8 feet; a steel tool shed 30 by 56 by 8 feet; a granary 24 by 32 by 18 feet, two stories with an elevator; a poultry house and hog house. His farm lies ten miles southwest of Lake City, and in addition to his interests therein, Mr. Bundy is a stockholder in the Farmers' Co-operative Store at Red Wing, the Realty Company of Belle Chester, and the Oak Center Creamery. He is also a member of the local shipping association. Mr. Bundy is a skilled farmer and has natural ability as a mechanic. He has made good financial progress and he and his family are among the most respected residents of Gillford Township. For many years he has favored the cause of prohibition, and he is one of the two citizens of his township who voted the prohibition ticket in national elections.

John Blattner, Sr., one of the early pioneers of Wabasha County who set¬ tled in Oakwood Township in 1858, was a man of sterling worth, who by hard work and frugality gained a competence and the respect of the community. He was born in Switzerland and acquired a good education. In early life he learned the science of agriculture. His first claim consisted of 120 acres of wild land in section 32. This he broke and developed and in time erected substantial buildings, also adding by degrees to his land until his farm contained 360 acres. On this farm he followed diversified agriculture and stock raising for many years. He was a man of domestic tastes, and his home and fireside, where he was surrounded by his wife and children, were his comfort. A man of strong and ambitious character, he gathered his share of the world's goods and at the time of his death left a goodly inheritance to his children. During his early years on the farm he experienced all the hardships of pioneer life and lived to see the reward of his labors. Honest and upright in all his business transactions, he gained a place in the hearts of his fellow townsmen, was a true American and a good, true Christian. Mr. Blattner was twice married, first to Ernestina Shiebe, by whom he had six children, namely, Louisa, Herman, Henry, Julius, Lena and William. His second marriage was to Amalia Hartle and took place at Plainview. By her he had the following children, who are living: Fred, of Rochester, Minn.; August, of Little Falls, Minn.; John H., of Oakwood Town¬ ship, and Edward, of Rochester. Mrs. Amalia Hartle Blattner was a woman who proved a faithful wife and loving mother, and was a great help to her family circle. She died March 13, 1915. Mr. Blattner survived her but a few months, passing away June 12, the same year.

Edward Blattner, for a number of years a well known and popular mem¬ ber of the agricultural community of Oakwood Township, was born on his father's farm in this township November 24, 1892, son of John and Amalia (Hartle) Blattner. He acquired his education in District School No. 44, Oakwood Township. His industrial career has followed agricultural lines, and he always remained on the old homstead, of which he bought 120 acres in 1916, and until 1919 was engaged in mixed farming, keeping dairy cattle. He has fenced his part of the farm, built a garage, and made other general improve¬ ments, and is in prosperous circumstances. In 1920 he sold the farm and now resides in Rochester, Minn.

John H. Blattner, a well known farmer of Oakwood Township, was born on his parents' farm in section 32, this township, a part of which he now oc¬ cupies, on January 4, 1888, son of John and Amalia (Hartle) Blattner. He was educated in District School No. 44, and remained at home until 23 years old, at which time he rented a farm in Viola Township, Olmsted County, which he operated for one year. He then returned to the home farm, of which he later came into possession of 120 acres. To that area he added 40 acres adjoining, all in section 32, making a farm of 160 acres which he is now operating. He has some good stock, consisting chiefly of grade cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs, raising catttle both for market and dairy purposes. His improvements include the erection of a good house, and the fencing of most of the farm, which is now in good condition and yielding a satisfactory profit. Mr. Blattner was married December 20, 1911, to Martha Hoffman, who was born in Oakwood Township March 28, 1889. He and his wife have three children: Harold, Myrtie and Francis.

John Morrisey, until recently one of the active and leading farmers of Zumbro Township, but now retired and residing in Rochester, Minn., was born in Delaware County, Iowa, January 8, 1873, son of James and Ellen (Raddebaugh) Morrisey. The father was a native of Canada and the mother of Penn¬ sylvania. In the early seventies the family moved to Manchester, Iowa, and for a few years James Morrisey farmed in that vicinity. In 1877 he came with his wife and children to Wabasha County, Minn., settling in Zumbro Township, where he continued as a farmer until a few years before his death in 1889. He had been a widower for seven years, his wife having died in 1882. They had five childien : George, Cora, Clara, Ida and John, of whom George and Cora are now deceased. The parents were members of the Catholic church. John Mor¬ rissey acquired his education in the district school. He was early trained to agriculture on the home farm, and was subsequently for many years engaged in farm labor working for others. During that period he practiced economv so that in 1898 he was able to buy 320 acres of good farm land in sections 1, 11 and 12, Zumbro Township, on which he erected a complete set of buildings, also clearing 40 acres of the land and fencing the entire farm. In 1907 he built a new bain 36 o\ 84 feet in size. He followed general farming, keeping full blooded siies at the head of his herds of stock. For the last four years of his residence in Zumbro Township he served as a member of the town board of supervisors. He is fraternally affiliated with both the Masons and Odd Fel¬ lows, while religiously he is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Monisey has had a successful career, and, having accumulated a com¬ petency, has bought a nice residence in Rochester, where he now resides at 313 Fourth avenue, N. W. On July 3, 1900, Mr. Morrisey was united in marriage with Alice Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold. Her parents, then lesidents of Zumbio Township, are now deceased, the father having died in 1900 and the mother in 1907. In the Arnold family there were eight chil¬ dren: Charles, Frank, Ernest, Arthur, Wallace, Earl, Alice and Clarence, of whom Clarence is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Morrisey have had six children: Arvilla, bern April 2, 1901, who died August 5, 1909; Lela, born November 16, 1903; Max, born January 4, 1905, who died May 3, 1910; Leola, born June 9^ 1907 ; Evelyn, born December 16, 1911, and Donald, born August 2, 1920.

William J. Befort, who owns and operates in Chester Township one of the best farms in Wabasha County, was born in Wisconsin, January 2, 1862, son of William and Anna (De Ville) Befort. The father was a native cf Germany and the mother of France. They came to America in the early sixties, and, after remaining several years in New York state, settled in Wisconsin. Subse¬ quently they removed to Goodhue County, Minn., and still later to Wabasha County, taking a farm in Chester Township, on which the father died in 1909 and the mother in 1908. They were Catholics in religion. Their children were William J., Mary, Anna, John (first), John (second), Katherine, Frank, Lena and Agnes. John (first) and Katherine are deceased, the first mentioned dying in infancy. William J. Befort was educated in the district school, and worked for his father until 1891. He then rented the home farm for two years. In 1893 he began buying land, his first purchase consisting of 80 acres. Then, in 1895, he bought 80 acres more, and in 1899 an additional tract of 40 acres, making a total of 200 acres in sections 19, 20 and 29, Chester Township. In 1919 he contracted to buy the John Philley farm of 186 acres in section 30, and now owns and controls a fine farm of 466 acres, on which he has erected all the buildings, which are substantially constructed and of modern type. His barn measures 46 by 90 feet and is furnished with a full Louden equipment. He has installed electric lights on his place, and his general farm equipment is very complete, including tractors and a threshing-machine. In short, Mr. Befort has shown himself to be one of the most progressive farmers in his township and the results of his enterprise are fully manifest in the fine condition of his farm and the prosperity he is now enjoying as a general farmer and stock raiser. He has served for 36 years on the school board of his district. No. 91. He has recently enjoyed more leisure than formerly, having turned over the active management of the farm to his sons, Stephan and Lewis. Mr. Befort was married April 7, 1891, to Mary Reding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Red¬ ing. Her parents were natives of Belgium who emigrated to Minnesota many years ago, settling in Goodhue County, where the father died in 1904 and the mother in 1908. They had ten children, of whom six are now living, namely: Henry N., Frank P., Mary, Sarah C., Fred H., and Anna J. Those deceased are: Stephan J., Albert J., Clara and John. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Befort are the parents of five children, all residing at home, and who were born as follows: Stephan W., January 16, 1892; Isabella S., June 7, 1894; Lewis J., March 15, 1896; Nicholas H., February 7, 1901; and Lawrence W., January 12, 1903. Lewis J. enlisted June 24, 1918, and served in the 78th Division in France for about one year, in the Argonne and St. Mihiel sectors. He was discharged at Camp Dodge in May, 1919. The Befort family is one of high standing in Chester Township. Its members are Catholics in religion.

Fred Grossback, a prosperous farmer of Mazeppa Township, of which he is one of the supervisors, was born in Goodhue County, Minn., April 6, 1883, son of Joseph and Frances (Kunert) Grossback. The father was born in Germany and came to America in 1856 with his parents, who settled in Wisconsin, where the family remained for 19 years. In 1875 Joseph Grossback came to Minne¬ sota and settled on a tract of 160 acres of land in Goodhue County, where he began farming. He erected a set of buildings and in time cleared most of his land. In 1885 he bought 120 acres in Mazeppa Township, on which farm also he erected buildings, and where he remained ten years. In 1895 he bought 13 ( acres in Mazeppa Township. Ambitious and enterprising, he worked hard and became prosperous, at one time owning 657 acres in Goodhue and W abasha Counties. In 1917 he retired and now resides in the village of Mazeppa. He and his wife have been the parents of ten children, Anna, Joseph, Albert, Rudolph, Fred, Edmond, John, Ignatz, Lawrence and George. The religious affiliations of the family are with the Lutheran church. Fred Grossback ac¬ quired his education in the district school. From early youth his occupation has been that of a farmer, and until 1907 he worked for his father. He then began on his own account by renting a farm of 135 acres in sections 19 and 30, Mazeppa Township, which he operated for four years. In 1911 he bought this farm of his father, and has since made some improvements on it. He follows general farming and stock raising, and is making satisfactory financial piog- ress. For a number of years he has been a prominent citizen of his township, which he has served as supervisor for five years, being chairman of the board for two years of that time, a position in which he is still serving. He has also been for two years a member of the school board of district No. 76. He is vice president of the Peoples State Bank of Mazeppa and has been a director of the Mazeppa Shipping Association since it was organized. He is a member of the Lutheran church and, fraternally, of the Modern Woodmen of America. On October 22, 1907, Mr. Grossback was united in marriage with Anna Larson, who was born September 15, 1882, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larson' who were farming people of Mazeppa Township. Mr. and Mrs. Larson are now deceased, the former dying January 11, 1913, and the latter November 10, 1894. They had seven children: Ella, Lillie, Anna, Mabel, Joseph, Elmer and Reed To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grossback three children have been born: Bernice C on October 10, 1908; Glenn C., September 26, 1910, and Lloyd D., July 8, 1912.

John M. Delva, who is operating a good farm of 160 acres in section 20, Chester Township, was born on the farm on which he now lives, April 9, 1889, son of Peter and Margaret (Fleming) Delva. The parents were natives of Germany who came to Minnesota in 1871 and settled immediately in Chester Township, Wabasha County. In 1874 they bought the farm above mentioned, on which they elected a set of buildings, and resided here carrying on general farming until 1886. In that year they bought another farm containing 160 acres in section 8 and 80 acres in section 9, and on the latter place they are still living, engaged in general farming and stock raising. They are members of the Cath¬ olic church. Of their family of 11 children, ten are now living, the full list be¬ ing as follows: Michael, Anna, Clara, Katherine, Elizabeth, John, Nicholas Joseph, Mary, Peter and Nicholas (second). The first Nicholas died in infancy' John M. Delva acquired his education in the district school and worked for his .ather until 1915. He then rented the old home farm of 160 acres in section 20, Chester and has been engaged in its operation, like his father, carrying on fh*' r»lhavmi ^ StTu with Profitable results. He is a member of the Catholic church and belongs fraternally to the Knights of Columbus. He

FrankaiTd Sep^ember 7' 19*5' t0 Clara Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Frank, who are farmers m Goodhue County, Minn. Mrs. Delva was the third

Charles Devery, who was formerly engaged for some years in operating a farm in Zumbro Township, and whose family are still residing here, was born

1890 afterwards continuing to reside on it until 1919, when he moved to Hammond. The mother died in 1875. They were members of the Wesleyan Methodist church. Their children were: Alonzo Hattie, Clark and Wesley To

Mr. And Mrs. John Boss

Minn., Harry resides in Zumbro Township, and the others are still residing on the home farm with their mother. In 1902 Mrs. Devery bought a tract of 80 acres in section 29, Zumbro Township, and she has also made improvements in the residence and outbuildings. The farm is now operated by the son Grover, who is raising both grain and stock with good financial results. He be¬ longs fraternally to the Modern Woodmen of America.

William Caswell, one of the best known citizens of Chester Township, where for 24 years he has been engaged in agriculture, and for much of that time has rendered service as a public official, was born in this township De¬ cember 14, 1861, son of Cyrus and Margaret (Jenkins) Caswell. The father was born in the state of Ohio and the mother in England. They came to Wa¬ basha County, Minn., settling in Chester Township in 1856, being therefore rightly numbered among the pioneers of the county. Cyrus Caswell died De¬ cember 10, 1913, his wife having previously passed away in 1910. They had eight children, John, William, Anna, Charles, Grace, Nona, Mary and Pearl, of whom three - Anna, Grace and Nona - are now deceased. William Caswell ac¬ quired his education in the district school and was reared on his parents' farm. He worked for his father until 1896, in which year he started in for himself, buying 80 acres in section 28, Chester Township. To this property he later added 40 acres more, making a total of 120 acres. He improved the place by the erection of a good set of buildings and fences, and has his own electric light plant which furnishes light for all his buildings. He has followed general farming and stock raising with success, being now a well to do citizen. His public service includes seven years as treasurer of the town board, three years as supervisor, three years as town clerk, and 15 years as treasurer of the school board of District No. 15, in which last mentioned office he is still serving. Mr. Caswell was united in marriage March 23, 1896, with Jane Krisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Krisher of Chester Township, Mrs. Caswell's father being the former owner of the present Caswell farm. Mr. Krisher now resides in Egland, N. D., Mrs. Krisher having died in 1887. They were the parents of eight chil¬ dren, William, Dell, Elmer, Lizzie, Nora, Thomas, Lillie and Jane.

John Boss, late county auditor of Wabasha County, and for a number of years before his death one of the foremost citizens of the county, was bom in the Town of Gillford, Wabasha County, Minn., March 4, 1884, son of Andrew and Janet (Nesbit) Boss. His parents were pioneers of this locality and he spent his boyhood days on the farm where he was born. After attending the public schools he took a course in the Minnesota School of Agricultuie, fiom which he was graduated in the class of 1902. He subsequently engaged in agriculture and resided on his farm near Zumbro Falls until the fall of 1914, when he was elected county auditor and took up his residence in Wabasha. As a public official he proved able and faithful and left behind him a record worthy of emulation. An intensely loyal American, when his country engaged in wai to defend the rights of American citizens and the cause of world democracy, he rendered it his whole-hearted service. True, he did not wear the uniform of the army, but he was in a very real sense a soldier of the United States, and faithfully and efficiently performed his strenuous duties as secretary of the local draft board from the time of its organization. While his name will not be printed in the casualty list of those who gave their lives for their country, it surely deserves to be, for it was undoubtedly his close application to the duties of his office and his war work which caused that loss of vitality the want of which rendered him unable to effectively resist the disease that caused his death. An attack of the then prevailing influenza was followed by pneu¬ monia, from which he suffered for a week, and which terminated in his death at about 12 o'clock on the night of Saturday, October 26, 1918. His wife and children, besides other relatives, and a host of personal friends were left to mourn his untimely demise. The funeral, which was necessarily piivate, was held on Monday, the remains being taken to Lake City and interred in the cemetery there. Rev. E. D. Gallagher had charge of the services, and the Masonic fraternities of which the deceased was a member attended at the grave. In the death of Mr. Boss the community and the entire county lost one of its most useful and esteemed citizens. He was a man of great strength of character, and when once convinced he was on the right course could not be swayed from it. In a word, he was a clean-living, right-thinking, honest man whose friendship and association were highly prized by those who knew him best. His life's work was short, but he accomplished more in the time allotted to him than many who lived much longer. Though he has passed on before, his memory will long remain as an inspiration to the living. Mr. Boss was united in marriage, at Lake City, Minn., with Louise F. Koehler, who was born February 22, 1888, daughter of Henry J. and Ida (Kuehn) Koehler. They had four children, all cf whom are now living, namely: Jean Louise/ born August 20, 1908; Amy Jannette, January 10, 1910; Lloyd John, May 21, 1911, and Forest, May 21, 1913. Mr. Boss also left five brothers and two sisters: Mrs. A. H. Lamb, and James and David Boss, of Gillford; Andrew and William Boss of St. Paul; Mrs. J. E. Knight, of Sherwood, Ore., and Alex Boss, who lives in Washington.

Charles Marx, a typical representative of the self-made men of Mazeppa Township, successfully engaged in agriculture on an excellent farm which he has built up, wras born in Pepin Township, Wabasha County, son of Matthew and Margaret (Tison) Marx. The parents, who were born in Ger¬ many, were pioneer settlers of Wabasha County, coming to this country in the early fifties and settling in Pepin Township. There they spent many years engaged in farming, in early days according to primitive methods, but grad¬ ually advancing in prosperity until they were at last able to retire. They are both still living and are residents of Wabasha City. Their children (all living) are Fred, Charles, Mike, Margaret, Nicholas and Mathias. Charles Marx, or "Charlie," as he is more familiarly known, acquired his elementary education in the district school and subsequently attended the Wabasha high school. He wTas early trained to agriculture on his parents' farm, and until 1898 was associated with his father in its operation. He then started in for himself, buying his present farm of 220 acres in section 19, Mazeppa Town¬ ship. This property he has improved by the erection of a fine set of buildings, including a good modern residence, electrically lighted. He is engaged in general farming, raising high grade cattle and Poland-China hogs. He is a stockholder in the Peoples State Bank at Mazeppa, also in the Huberty Co¬ operative Cheese Factory of Pine Island Township, Goodhue County, and was organizer of the Mazeppa Shipping Association and for five years its managei . With the readiness of a good citizen to be of service to the community, Mr. Marx has given a part of his time to public affairs, having served 15 years as chairman of the town board of supervisors, treasurer of Mazeppa Towmship two years, and for several years as a member of the school board of District No. /6. W hile living in Pepin Township he served seven years as tow n assessor. A Catholic in religion, he is fraternally affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Foresters. Mr. Marx was married June 4, 1900, to Margaret Huberty, who was born October 19, 1878, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huberty. Her parents were born in Germany and came to the United States in 1866, locating first in Wisconsin, where they re¬ mained two years. They then settled in Goodhue County, Minn., where Joseph Huberty farmed successfully for many years. His wife died in 1904, and he now resides with his daughter, Mrs. Marx. He is a member of the Catholic church, as was also his wife. Their children were Margaret, Jacob, John, Lizzie and Katie. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marx have had four children, the fust of whom, Dora, was born June 21, 1901, and died September 21 the same year. The surviving children are: Lucy M., born August 27, 1902; Lela M., bom January 17, 1904, and Felix J., born October 29, 1905. On August 28, 1920, Lucy M. Marx entered the Notre Dame Convent at Mankato, Minn.

Charles Marx And Family

William A. Clemens, a well known business man of Mazeppa, was born in Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, Minn., March 19, 1876, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Boulard) Clemens. The father was a native of Luxemburg, and the mother of Illinois. Peter Clemens first came to Minnesota in 1860 from Madison, Wis., but soon returned to that place, and in the first year of the Civil War enlisted in the 14th Wisconsin regiment. He served three years and eight months, taking part in many battles, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea. After receiving an honorable discharge, he came again to Minnesota, and took a farm in Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, where he followed agriculture until 1893. He then moved to Bear Valley, Chester Township, Wabasha County, and in 1896 to Mazeppa, where he died in the year 1918. His wife died in 1907. Of their seven children three are now living: Frank, of Mazeppa; Anna, wife of Allie Louck, of Motley, Minn., and William A. William A. Clemens was reared on his parents' farm, and in his boyhood attended district school and the Mazeppa public school. He accom¬ panied his parents to town, and for a while followed the trade of a carpenter. For ten years subsequently until July, 1919, he operated a saloon, and since then has been proprietor of a billiard hall, also carrying a line of soft drinks, tobacco, and lunches. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Elks and the United Workmen. Mr. Clemens was married at Mazeppa November 22, 1898, to Edith Arnold, daughter of Andrew and Lena Arnold. Her parents, who were both born in Ohio, were early settlers in Mazeppa Township, this county, where they followed farming. Their family included seven children, one of whom, Bert, is now deceased. The survivors are: Julia, wife of James Stull, of Chester; Charlie, residing in Mazeppa; Edith, wife of W. A. Clemens, Fred, of Portland, Ore.; Wayne, of Albany, Ore.; and Glenn, of North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens have two children living, Mildred and Hazel. Three others are now deceased, Marvin, Norman, and one who died in infancy.