Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 10 of 46)

Arthur Peterson, veteran of the World War, was bom in Rice Lake, in the home where he now resides, July 25, 1896, son of Gilbert and Annetta (Leegaard) Peterson. He was reared in this city and here attended the public schools. March 5, 1913, he enlisted in Company A, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin National Guards. March 4, 1916, he was inducted into the federal service with the company and sent to the Mexican border. He returned a year later, but only a short time afterward, April 17, 1917, he was sent with the com¬ pany to Superior, in this state, for guard duty. Sept. 8, 1917, he was sent with the company to Camp Douglas, Wis., and two weeks later to Waco, Texas. He was there transferred to Company A, 121st Machine Gun Battalion, and with that outfit trained sixteen weeks. He was then sent to Camp Merritt, in New Jersey, where he embarked Feb. 18, 1918. He landed in France March 4, disembarked March 6, went into camp at Brest two days, and then went into training at River La Foss. From there the outfit was moved steadily toward the front and in June, 1918, took over the front line trenches. From the night of June 2-3 to July 2-3, he participated in the center of resistance trench war¬ fare at Hugen-Beit, France. From July 12-13 to July 20-21, he participated in the center of resistance trench warfare at Badricourt, France, taking an active part on July 14 in repelling the strong raid made by the enemy in that sector. He was in the active fighting at Chateau Thierry, Fiesmes, July 30, 1918, to Aug. 7, 1918; Juvigny, Aug. 28-29; Tierny-Sorny, Sept. 2, 1918; and at Verdun, Sept. 26 to Oct. 16. On the last mentioned date he was seriously gassed, and was at a convalescent camp when the armistice was signed Nov. 11, 1918. He returned to the United States in April, 1919, and was discharged with the rank of first sergeant at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., April 25. He is now residing with his parents at Rice Lake.

Charles A. Stark, second municipal judge of Rice Lake and prominent practicing attorney, was born in Randolph County, Wisconsin, Dec. 25, 1854, son of Abial and Jane (Ely) Stark, the former a native of Connecticut, born in 1804, and the latter of New York state, born in 1813. He received a sound education in the public schools and, after due preparation, entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin from which he was graduated in 1878. Then he was associated with a prominent Chicago attorney for three years, and afterwards opened an office at Randolph, Wis. He came to Rice Lake in 1887, opened an office and has since continued in active practice. He practices in all the courts and has the confidence of the community at large. For fourteen years he was city attorney of Rice Lake. In December, 1919, he was appointed second municipal judge of Rice Lake by Governor Phillips to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge James Robbins. He was elected to the position in 1920 and occupies the bench with dignity and ability. Judge Stark was married Jan. 7, 1889, at Rice Lake, to Lillian M. Stultz, daughter of Silas and Mary A. (Mussen) Stultz, the former of whom is now living in Rice Lake, and the latter of whom died when the daughter was a child. Mr. and Mrs. Stark have two children. Ralph R. was born Sept. 8, 1889; fought in the World War, and now lives at home. Blanche I. was born in March, 1891; married Harry Engelstad, and now lives in Superior, Wis.

Ralph R. Stark, a popular young man of Rice Lake and a veteran of the World War, was born at Rice Lake on Sept. 8, 1889, son of Charles A. and Lillian M. (Stultz) Stark. He received his education in the public schools of Rice Lake, was graduated from the high school, and as a young man began business life as a clerk. On June 30, 1917, he enlisted as a private in Company F, 6th Regiment, Wisconsin National Guards, at Rice Lake, was pro¬ moted to corporal and to sergeant, and on Sept. 1, 1917, was made first ser¬ geant. He was sent to Camp Douglas, Wis., and from there to Camp McArthur, at Waco, Texas. In January, 1918, he was sent to Camp Merritt, N. J., and two days later to Camp Hill, Va. There until April 15, 1918, he was sergeant major of the animal detachment of the 32d Division. He was sent to France, and after thirteen days on the water landed at St. Nazaire, France, and was sent to the front with the 32d Division. His active service was as follows : Alsace sector, May 18 to July 21, 1918; Aisne-Marne offensive, July 29 to Aug. 7, 1918; Oise-Aisne offensive, Aug. 26 to Sept. 6, 1918; Meuse-Argonne offensive, Sept. 26 to Nov. 11, 1918; Army of Occupation, Nov. 17, 1918, to April 18, 1919. In May, 1919, he was returned to the United States on the "George Washington" and was discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., on May 17, 1919. He is now engaged as clerk in a furniture store.

William D. Brady, vice president of the Barron County Bank, was born in Winneconne, Winnebago County, Wis., April 10, 1885, son of Owen W. and Mary (Roddy) Brady, natives of Madison, this state. The father, who was a mill worker, died in February, 1914, and the mother in February, 1911. He received his education in the public schools and was graduated from the Winneconne high school in the class of 1903. Then he became accountant in the Union Bank at Winneconne. In 1905 he was made assistant cashier. In 1907 he went to Red Granite, Wis., as cashier of the Red Granite State Bank. He came to Rice Lake in 1911 to occupy a similiar position with the Barron County Bank, and in 1915 assumed the duties of his present position. His fraternal relations are with the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. Mr.

Charles A. Stark

Charles Pederson, of Rice Lake, who has taken his share in the agricul¬ tural development of the county, is now living in a pleasant home in the city where he is still active in gardening and small dairying. He has been a man of considerable influence, served three years as chairman of Cumber¬ land Township and as such as a member of the county board; seven years as assessor of that township, and for many terms as member of his school district in the same township, as either clerk or director. He was one of the organizers and the first president of the Comstock Co-operative Creamery of Crystal Lake Township and is still a stockholder therein. He was born in Norway April 18, 1859, son of Peter Larson and his wife, Margareta Simonson, natives of that country, both now deceased. In the family there were ten children: Lars, Carrie, Ingeborg, Simon, Charles, Sigrid, Marie, Signa, Simon and Peter. Charles received his education in the public schools of his native land and was reared as a farmer. He came to America in 1879 and located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, where he farmed for some two years. He came to Barron County in 1881 and located in Cumberland Township where he bought 80 acres in Section 31. He broke and developed about half of this tract, which, when he bought it, was covered with heavy hard timber, erected a log house and barns and there farmed until 1907. Then he sold and moved to Rice Lake Township where he purchased a farm of 40 acres in Section 19, which he operated three years, during that time serving as director on the school board of his district. He then sold that place and bought 80 acres in Section 1, Barron Township. On this latter farm also he remained three years and was director on the school board of his new district. Again he sold and this time bought 40 acres in Section 6, Stanley Township, where he remained three and a half years, again serving as school director, an office in which he had proved his efficiency. At the end of that time he moved to Rice Lake City. He has three and a half lots and a residence at 601 West Douglas street and four more acres of land a half a mile north. He does truck gardening on these two plots and keeps two cows and a horse. Every¬ thing he owns he has gained by hard work and his excellent position in the community is well deserved. After the Lutheran churches were united and became the Bethany Congregation, Mr. Pederson was made president of the board of trustees and has since held that position. Mr. Pederson was mar¬ ried March 6, 1886, to Eilia Amundson, who was born in Norway Oct. 14, 1869, daughter of Amund and Ingeborg (Nyhus) Amundson, natives of Norway, who came to America, the mother in 1879 and the father in 1881, and located in Barron County where they engaged in farming, the father dying in 1906 and the mother in 1912. In the Amundson family there were twelve children: Johanna, Ingebret, Amund (first), Carrie, Eilia (first), Eilia (second), Amund (second), Ingeborg, Marie, Esten (first), Esten (second) and an unnamed infant. Mr. and Mrs. Pederson have given parental love and care to two children, Ida and Carolus. Carolus is now deceased, having passed away in 1908. Ida married Floyd Mason and has one child, Charles. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Nels N. Finstad, janitor for the engineering department of the Rice Lake public school, was born in Norway Jan. 6, 1861, son of Nels and Anna (Olson) Olson, who lived all their lives in Norway. He came to the United States in 1879 and located in Menomonie, this state, where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1882 he came to Rice Lake in the same employ, and in 1896 he secured his present position, having at the present time a long and faithful record of nearly a quarter of a century of ungrudging service. Fraternally, he is a member of the Loyal Americans, an insurance order. He has been identified with the Norwegian Lutheran Church for many years and helped to build the first edifice which the congregation occupied here. Mr. Finstad was married June 13, 1884, at Rice Lake, to Mary Knutson, who was born in Norway and came to America and located in Menomonie, Wis., June 12, 1880, the daughter of Knut and Regna (Olson) Halverson, who spent all their days in the old country. Mr. and Mrs. Finstad have seven children. Adolph R. was born June 24, 1885, and died Aug. 8 of the same year. Inga was born Oct. 26, 1886, and died on the same day of the same month, seven years later. Clara M. was born Sept. 14, 1888, and was married on her birth¬ day, in 1911, to Helmer Hogan, of Rice Lake, by whom she has two children, De Wayne, born May 12, 1912, and Russell C., born Dec. 15, 1917. Laura E. was bom Feb. 20, 1892, and lives with her parents. Amanda N. was bom Aug. 6, 1896, and was married Aug. 6, 1920, to Ole Lee, of Rice Lake. Marshal N. was born June 2, 1897, is a pipe organist, and plays in a church in Min¬ neapolis. Helmer I. was born July 26, 1899, and lives with his parents. The family residence is a modern house at 206 Reuter avenue, which Mr. Finstad erected.

Peter E. Olsen, Rice Lake, former postmaster, merchant, farmer and public official, now living retired, was bora in Norway March 25, 1855, son of Jens and Anna (Peterson) Olsen. The family came to America in 1866, and the mother died five days after landing. The father then came to Pierce County, Wisconsin, and after five years there, moved to Dunn County where he worked at Menomonie six years, and then settled on 120 acres near Colfax, in the same county, where he broke and developed a good farm and remained there until his death in 1910. Peter E. attended public schools in Pierce and Dunn Counties. As a youth he was employed by the Knapp, Stout & Co., and in their employ spent the winter in the heavy timber at their lumber camp which was located in the present city of Rice Lake, south of the river, midway between the present wagon bridge and the present railroad bridge. He is, therefore, one of those men who saw the present city when it was a wilderness covered with virgin forest and when there was no indication, except for its advantageous situation, that a flourishing settlement would develop here. As a lumberman he was employed in different places for many years. In 1886 he again came to Rice Lake, to take charge of the clothing department of the Knapp, Stout & Co. store here. The pine forest of the earlier day had then given way to well-kept streets and sightly homes, and the industry which in his earlier residence here had been represented by a lumber camp, was now represented by stores and factories. In 1892, Mr. Olsen left the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., and engaged in the general mercantile business for him¬ self. This he successfully continued until 1897, when he was appointed by President William McKinley as postmaster of Rice Lake. He was an efficient officer, and gave general satisfaction to the public. His term was the period of the greatest growth in the office, as under his direction city delivery was inaugurated and six rural routes established. In June, 1916, he was suc¬ ceeded by W. H. Dunn, appointed under the Democratic administration. He then bought a farm of 160 acres near Earl, in Washburn County, this state, which he developed and improved, and followed general farming. In the fall of 1920, he sold his farm, and took up his residence in the village of Rice Lake. He has been interested in public affairs for many years, and has served on numerous delegations and committees in the old convention days. At one time he was a member of the county board, representing the second ward of Rice Lake, and city treasurer of Rice Lake one year. The family faith is that of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Olsen was married March 16, 1881, to Amelia Johnson, of Menomonie, this state, bora in Winchester, Winnebago County, this state, May 2, 1860. They are the parents of eight children: Jasper E., Alba, Palma, Abner, Marshal, Harold, Orva and Philomen. Jasper E., married Evelyn Morrison, is car inspector for the Omaha railroad, and lives at Rice Lake. Alba is the wife of Oliver Stark, assistant postmaster at Rice Lake. Palma is the wife of Wendell Olson, of Earl, Wis. Abner married Mary Hammond, is connected with the Hammond-Olsen Lumber Co. as secretary and general manager, and lives at Rice Lake. Marshal is a

Presbyterian clergyman, married Caroline Van Dame,- and now has a pulpit in Chicago. Harold married Emily Ohnstad, and is in charge of the physical work at Ripon College, Ripon, Wis. Orva died in June, 1916. Philomen lives at home. Harold enlisted in the aviation service of the United States and was commissioned lieutenant. He served in this country until the close of the war and was mustered out in 1918.

Oscar C. Overby, musician, music dealer, and moving-picture man, of Rice Lake, was born in Menomonie, Wis., Aug. 16, 1877, son of Christian and Juliana Overby, who brought him to Rice Lake when he was ten years of age. He attended school in his native city and in Rice Lake, and as a youth entered the employ of his father's mercantile establishment in the musical department. He gradually built up this department, and then started in the music line himself. He conducts the "Music House," sells various makes of pianos and organs and accessories, the leading phonographs and accessories including records and needles, several makes of other musical instruments, a fine stock of sheet music, and general musical merchandise. A musician of considerable ability himself, especially on the pianoforte and cornet, he has shown his ability as band and orchestra leader, and has been a dominant figure in the musical life of the community. At the present time he is con¬ nected with the Hoppe-Overby Orchestra, a musical organization which furnishes music for all occasions such as dances, parties and receptions, and is known far beyond the limits of the county. As a member of the firm of Bull, Field & Overby, he assisted in the building and management of the Ideal and Lyric theaters, moving picture houses, and is still interested in the Lyric. He is a member of the Commercial Club, and for one term was city treasurer. Mr. Overby was married June 26, 1907, to Sena Sigstad, who was born in Sand Creek Wis. They have two children: Eleanor Dorothy, born July 16, 1909, and Helen Jane, born May 16, 1916. The family resides in Mr. Overby's pleasant house, 22 Newton street.

Christian O. Overby, one of the worthy pioneer merchants of Rice Lake, now living retired in that city, was born in Norway, May 21, 1849, and there received a thorough education in the public schools. As a youth he started to learn the jewelry and watch-making business, and, as was the custom with a boy learning a trade, served a faithful apprenticeship of four long years, thoroughly mastering the art of making and repairing jewelry, en¬ graving, and repairing clocks and watches. He followed his trade at Drammon, Norway, until 1870, when he started out to seek his fortunes in the New World. In due time he reached Menomonie, Wis., and there opened a store. His business grew and he became a pros¬ perous and substantial citizen. In 1886, when Rice Lake was developing from a hamlet into a thriving community, he came here and opened a general store, with one department devoted to watch repairing and jewelry. He won the confidence of the people from the start, and soon his customers were num¬ bered by the hundreds, and were coming from miles away. In those days the Indians were still plentiful. Being a man of understanding nature, he soon won their confidence and became their friend. In time he learned their language. They were always assured of a welcome in his store, and knew that in business they would receive fair treatment from him, so that his place soon became their headquarters. When he first came here he was in partnership with Fred Fields, under the firm name of Fields & Overby. After he had been here three years he bought out his partner and conducted the business alone. As the years passed on he won success and became one of the active factors in the life of the city. With the improvement in his fortunes he made several trips to Norway, where he visited his old home, and saw his old neighbors and friends. But his strenuous life in business un¬ dermined his health, and in 1910 he sold out his jewelry business and made his last trip to Norway. Upon his return three months later he likewise dis¬ posed of his mercantile business. Then for some time he found exercise and recreation by doing light farming on his farm of 80 acres in Rice Lake town¬ ship. For the past few years, however, his health has been so that he has retired and is spending the afternoon of his life in peace and quiet, looked after by his faithful and loving wife. In the days of his activity Mr. Overby took a leading part in all things that tended toward the betterment of his city and county, and was interested in a number of business enterprises. For some years he did good service as a member of the board of education. Mr. Overby was married at Menomonie, Wis., Oct. 7, 1876, to Julia Olson Finstad, who was born in Norway, May, 28, 1856, and was there excellently educated. In 1872 at the age of sixteen, she came to the United States and located at Menomonie, where she lived until her marriage. Descended from gentle peo¬ ple, she is a lady of culture and refinement, of that disposition that instantly inspires friendship and admiration. She has been a valued neighbor and a loyal, faithful wife and mother. Her pride has been in her children, and all have done credit to her influence and training. Mr. and Mrs. Overby are the parents of eleven children: Oscar C., Arthur J., Mabel A., Melvin R., Ella C., Carl Edwin, Effie Juliana, William R., Lilliam M., Ella Lucille and Agnes M. Oscar, born Aug. 16, 1877, is a music dealer at Rice Lake. Arthur J., born Aug. 7, 1878, is a salesman. Mabel A., born Jan. 1, 1880, married Edward Nielsen, of Oshkosh, Wis., and has one child, Alice. Melvin R., born April 7, 1881, died in infancy. Ella C., born March 7, 1884, also died in infancy. Carl Edwin, born April 6, 1885, is now assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Rice Lake. Effie Juliana, born Dec. 26, 1886, married E. G. Shervey, a Rice Lake banker, and has three children, Edward, William and Lucille. William R., born Oct. 26, 1888, is in the automobile business at Rice Lake. Lilliam M., born Dec. 2, 1892, graduated as a nurse from the Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, and is now a resident nurse in St. Joseph's Hospital, that city. Ella Lucille, born March 31, 1894, is assisting her mother in the care of the household. Agnes M., born Sept. 13, 1897, is the wife of Jeremiah Meyer of Cleveland, Ohio. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Allan S. White, M. D., head surgeon of St. Joseph's Hospital, Rice Lake, specialist in bone diseases, and general practitioner, was born in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 1, 1876, son of James and Mary (Isbister) White. The father, who was born in Canada, of staunch Scottish descent, has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, and now operates and owns a fine farm of 320 acres in Swan River Valley, Manitoba, Canada. The mother, who was a native of Scotland, died April 13, 1914. Allan S. was reared in the home of sterling virtues, and received his preliminary education in the schools of Toronto, Canada. His classical course was taken at Trinity College, in that city. Then he entered the Michigan College of Medicine & Surgery at Detroit, Mich., and was graduated with honors in the class of 1899. Thus prepared, he opened offices at Gillett, Wis. He was successful from the start, and built up an excellent practice, but relinquished it at the desire of his aging parents, who requested that he return home. He accordingly successfully passed the examination at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of the (Canadian) Northwestern Territories, and opened an office at Togo, Saskatchewan, Canada. Here he practiced with increasing success, winning wide approval for his work and worth. But his thoughts still turned toward the States, whose educational advantages he desired for his daughter, Evalda, and so on Feb. 6, 1911, after looking about for a suitable location, he came to Rice Lake, and here established himself. He has well furnished offices, and well equipped laboratory, supplied with all the latest appliances, and adequate for coping with the most critical cases of pathology. Especially is the electrical equipment unusual in its variety of instruments, including two X-ray ma¬ chines constructed along the latest lines of scientific therapeutics. Dr. White was accorded a full measure of success from the beginning. He has a large practice of a general nature in both city and country, and is gradually more and more turning his attention exclusively to his surgery, his laboratory and his study of bone diseases, their adjustment and fractures. His fame in the line of orthopedics is becoming wide spread, and his presence here makes Rice Lake an important center for those who need services along the lines in which he has perfected himself. Through Dr. White's efforts, the Sisters of St. Joseph's Hospital, with a Mother House at Victoria, B. C., Canada, sent Sisters Mary Alphonse and Mary Veronica here Dec. 31, 1917, to establish St. Joseph's Hospital, which Dr. White succeeded in founding, Jan. 8, 1918. Dr. White is prominent as a citizen as well as in the surgical and medical line. In a quiet, unostentatious way, he is considerable of a philanthropist. He not only liberally supports the public enterprises which appeal to him, but he also has numerous private charities, lending a helping hand and a word of cheer to many a down hearted and unfortunate one. He has a genial, equit¬ able temperament, which is one of his assets, both as a man and as a physician. His recreation is found in motoring with his family, in which pleasure he finds rest after the arduous grind of his daily life. He has a pleasant home at 118 West Messenger Street, his offices are at 106 North Main street, he owns considerable farm land throughout the county, and he is also interested in a number of business ventures. In 1917, finding the Land of his birth and the Land of his adoption aligned on the same side in the great World Conflict, he offered his services to the United States government, but was reluctantly refused on account of his British birth. The next year, having completed his naturalization, he renewed his effort and was accepted. For seven weeks he was given intensive training at Fort Oglethorp, Ga., and in August, 1918, sailed with the corps of Evacuation Hospital No. 27, for overseas service, with the rank of captain, his commission being dated June 11, 1918. He served with that unit at La Maons, France; at Mesves, France; at Bulcy, France, which was a hospital center with a capacity of 80,000 beds; and at Coblenz, Germany, where, with the Army of Occupation, he kept the "Watch on the Rhine", helping to care for the American soldiers. In due time he was sent back to the States, and received his honorable discharge at General Hospital No. 28, Fort Sheridan, Ill., Sept. 4, 1919, returning on the sixteenth to Rice Lake, where he is the only physician who saw overseas service. Dr. White was married Feb. 6, 1901, to Marguerite E. Feeney, who was born in Oconto, Wis., of sturdy Irish parentage. This union has been blessed with one daughter, Evalda M., who was born Jan. 5, 1902. For some years before her marriage, Mrs. White was an efficient school teacher. She is a prominent leader in intellectual and social circles, and is deeply interested in all subjects pertaining to public welfare, especially in child betterment work. She is now president of the Fortnightly Club, a position she has filled for the past two years with distinction and to the satisfaction of all. She and her husband delight in keeping open house to their friends, and their home is known as a center of hospitality.

Michael Weber, proprietor of the Weber Hotel at Rice Lake, from 1915 until April 1, 1921, was born in Germany, Dec. 4, 1875, son of Peter and Margaret (Mar) Weber, who brought him to America in 1876, and located on a farm at Two Rivers, Wis., later selling out and locating on a farm in Chip¬ pewa County, this state, where the father died Nov. 15, 1898, and the mother in 1917. Michael left home and school at the tender age of fourteen, and for three years was employed as a roustabout in lumber camps, later becoming a camp cook. In 1910, he started a restaurant in Eau Claire, Wis. He sold out in 1915 and purchased the Tourist Hotel in Rice Lake. This hotel he thorough¬ ly renovated, changed the name, established first class service, and con¬ ducted an excellent place, in good favor with the traveling public and a credit to the city. On April 15, 1921, he engaged in the furniture business on Main street, Rice Lake, handling a full line of new and second-hand furniture, stoves, etc. Mr. Weber was married Sept. 16, 1912, at Madison, Wis., to Minnie Kolb, daughter of Jacob and Wilhelmina Kolb, natives of Pennsylvania, both

William West, former Rice Lake groceryman, now deceased, was born in New York State, and there married Maryetta Doen, also a native of that state. They came west in the early fifties and located at Sheboygan Falls, Sheboy¬ gan County, Wis., where they farmed until 1862, when they located near Falls City, Dunn County, Wis., where they farmed until 1889. Then he came to Rice Lake in the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. Later he engaged in the grocery business for himself, and continued to operate the establishment until his death. They were the parents of three children: Rosella Mary, now Mrs. August Dodge, of Rice Lake; Ella L., now Mrs. C. F. Ackerman, of Horsman, Wis.; and Charles Edward, a hardware merchant of Rice Lake.

Charles Edward West was born in Sheboygan County, Wis., July 13, 1859, son of William K. and Maryetta (Doen) West. He was brought to Dunn County, Wis., by his parents as a child, and after attending the district schools, com¬ pleted his early training at Menomonie. He then became a teacher, instruct¬ ing schools in Dunn County for eight years, four years in the rural districts and a similar period at Cedar Falls Village. Some years later he was super¬ intendent of schools in Rice Lake. He first came to Rice Lake in the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., in charge of their hardware store here. In 1905 he and P. M. Parker organized the firm of Parker & West, and opened a hard¬ ware store. Three years later he sold out his interest and became a traveling salesman for Farwell, Osman, Kirk & Co., a wholesale hardware firm of St. Paul. In 1910, however, with H. A. Anderson as a partner, he again acquired the store, and opened business under the name of West & Anderson. Mr. Anderson withdrew in 1911, and Mr. West became the sole owner. He car¬ ried a large stock of shelf and heavy hardware, including a complete line of stoves and furnaces. He was a good buyer, he thoroughly understood his business, and his honesty and fair dealing won for him the confidence of the community at large. His store was neat and well arranged, and a model of what can be accomplished in the way of sightliness, neatness and efficiency in a hardware store in a rural community. Interested as he is in the business progress of the city and county, he has become a member of the Rice Lake Commercial Club, and is president of its credit division. His fraternal rela¬ tions are with the Masons, the Modern Woodmen and the Commercial Trav¬ elers. In the spring of 1921 he sold his hardware business and retired. Mr. West was married Jan. 16, 1886, to Ida Belle Richardson, of Eau Claire, Wis., who died Sept. 19, 1914, leaving three children: Lois, now Mrs. John A. Winn, of Austin, Minn.; Lyman E., a traveling salesman for the Hall Hardware Co. at Minneapolis ; and Gladys I., now Mrs. W. W. Beggs, of Rice Lake. Mr. West was married July 30, 1916, to Catherine Fulton, of Stevens Point, Wis. Mrs. West, as Miss Fulton, perfected herself for instruction of the deaf, and be¬ came one of the leading educators in this line, teaching one year at Milwaukee, Wis., one year at Joplin, Mo., and four years at Rice Lake. So widely have her qualifications been regarded that in 1920 she was elected president of the Board of Education of Rice Lake. The family faith is that of the Presbyterian Church.

John V. Leisenring, proprietor of the Griddle Stove Shop, Rice Lake, was born June 19, 1872, in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., son of Benjamin and Isabelle (Hall) Leisenring, natives of Pennsylvania. Benjamin Leisenring served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and after his discharge went to West Virginia, from which state he went to Ellis, Kansas, where he was proprietor of the Pacific Eating House. He died in February, 1888, and his wife still lives there. In the family there were six children: Robert, George, Gideon, Albert (deceased), John V. and Anna. John V. received his early education in West Virginia and Kansas and his higher training in the Wesleyan Academy at Salina, Kans. Then he became a call boy in the railroad round house at Ellis, Kansas. In 1892 he went to Milwaukee, and entered the employ of the

Edward P. Allis Machine Shops, where he learned the machinists' trade and remained eight years. He returned to Ellis, Kansas, in 1900 and for three years worked in the railroad shops there. In 1903 he became traveling sales¬ man for the Majestic Manufacturing Co., of St. Louis, makers of first class ranges and stoves. He came to Rice Lake in 1915, and for a year was employed by the West Hardware Co. Then he established his present business. He de¬ votes his attention exclusively to stoves, handles various makes and accesories, and does general stove repair work. The place is located at the corner of North Wilson Avenue, and West Eau Claire Street, in a building owned by Mr. Leisenring. Mr. Leisenring is of the type known as a booster. He aims to make his establishment as good a one of its kind as can be found, a credit to the city, a convenience to his customers and a source of profit to himself. He is active in public affairs in the city and county, and is ever alive to every movement which has forward progress as its object. He is president of the Commercial Club and in June, 1920, was a leader in the plans which resulted in the notable pageant held that month. In 1918 he was nominated for the office of register of deeds but was defeated at the final election. Mr. Leisen¬ ring was married in June, 1899, to Jennie Anderson, .who was born Oct. 13, 1873, and died in March, 1903, leaving one son, Franklin V. He was born April 14, 1900, and was educated in the Rice Lake schools. He enlisted in the Navy in 1918, was assigned to the Aviation Service, and saw active duty with the Northern Bombing Group in France. Later he served in that country with the Hoover Relief Committee. He was discharged June 25, 1919, and is now enrolled in the Naval Reserve forces. He is now a pattern maker in Mil¬ waukee. John V. Leisenring was married Aug. 18, 1915, to Wilhelmina F. Price, born April 6, 1876, in Liverpool, England, daughter of William and Mary (Poole) Price, natives of England, both now deceased. Mrs. Leisenring was for some time engaged in the printing trade, and now assists her husband greatly in his business. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Jacob Reed Collins, farmer and business man, living at Rice Lake, was born in Skowhegan, Maine, March 28, 1853, son of Archibald and Nancy (Budd) Collins, who were natives of that state. There Mrs. Nancy Collins died in 1856, and in the following year Archibald Collins came west to Osh¬ kosh, Wis., where he first worked at his trade as a carpenter, later went into the flour and feed business, and still later engaged in furnishing supplies for lumber camps. He died in 1883. The subject of this sketch started in for himself at the age of sixteen and worked as a cabin boy on the Mississippi River. Later he worked as a teamster in the pine woods, driving four horse teams. In 1876 he entered the employ of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. as agent, and in this employ he continued, in connection with other business, for thirty-eight years, in the meantime farming, acting as auctioneer, and dealing in real estate, stock and farm produce. When he first started farming he had a place in Brookfield Township, Milwaukee County, Wis. Later he had a farm in Fountain Prairie, Columbia County, Wis. In 1889 he came to Barron County, and purchased a farm in Cedar Lake Township. Later he bought another farm in the same township. He sold both farms in 1905. In 1907 he bought 30 acres in the city limits of Rice Lake, and a summer home at Long Lake, Washburn County. For several seasons he spent his summers at the lake and his winters in the city. In 1917 he bought a farm east of Rice Lake. In 1919 he sold the farm, and bought a comfortable home in Rice Lake, where he now lives. Mr. Collins was married Dec. 19, 1873, at Pewaukee, Wis., to Mary A. Phillips, daughter of Ervin E. and Isabel L. (Leith) Phillips, natives respectively of New York State and Brookfield, Wis., the former of whom died in 1903 and the latter of whom lives in Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Collins have six children: Fred E., Charles B., George J., Nancy B., Pearl I. and Lillian M. Fred E. was born June 18, 1875, at Wauwatosa, Wis. Charles B. was born Dec. 19, 1877, at Oshkosh, Wis., and now resides at Los Angeles, Calif. George J. was born at Oshkosh, Wis., July 12, 1880, was married at

Rice Lake to Cora Lathrop and resides at Rice Lake. Nancy B. was born at Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 26, 1882, and died in infancy. Pearl I. was born Nov. 22, 1883, in Wauwatosa, Wis., married George Olson and has five children: Archibald, Victor, Gladys, Orvetta and Alta. They reside in Stanley Town¬ ship. Lillian M. was born at Wauwatosa, Wis., Sept. 14, 1886, married Peter Korbitz and has five children: Hazel, Arvella, Anneta, LeRoy and Lillian. They reside in Rice Lake.

Alfred P. Ast, of Alfred P. Ast & Co., Cumberland, dealers and manufac¬ turers of American and brick cheese, is a thorough expert in his line, and is building up a business which is proving an important asset to this part of the state. He was born in Switzerland, Oct. 13, 1889, son of Bernard and Caroline Ast, both natives of that country, the former of whom is still farming there, and the latter of whom is dead. In the family there are six children, of whom Bernard, Ernest, Robert and Alfred live in the State of Wisconsin, and God¬ frey and Emma in Switzerland. Alfred P. was reared in his native country, and was there educated. His boyhood was spent on a dairy farm, and he early became interested in cheese and butter making, which he thoroughly mastered. He came to the United .States in 1907 as a youth of eighteen, and engaged in cheese making at Dodgeville, Wis. In 1919 he came to Cumberland and estab¬ lished his present business. Mr. Ast was married at Dodgeville, Wis., in Janu¬ ary, 1916, to Clara Larson, and they have two children, Bernard, born August, 1920, and Catherine, born in June, 1919.

Isaac G. Babcock, M. D., practicing physician and surgeon of Cumberland, and a specialist in the human eye, ear, nose and throat, was born in Afton, Minn., Feb. 4, 1864, son of Dr. B. F. and Amelia (Van Vleck) Babcock. B. F. Babcock was born near Camden, N. Y., in 1835, a descendant of early New England ancestry, the family tradition being that five brothers of the name of Babcock came to Rhode Island in Colonial times and there established the family in this country. He studied medicine in Buffalo, New York, and grad¬ uated from the Buffalo College of Physicians and Surgeons. He came west in 1854, and located in Stillwater, Minn., where he practiced his profession. From there he moved to Afton, where he practiced until his death, Sept. 20, 1870. His wife, who came of one of the old Holland families of New York State, spent her declining years in Cumberland, Wis., where she died in 1905. There were four children in the family. Two died young. Henry C. is a dentist in St. Paul. Isaac G. attended the public schools of Afton, and also the St. Croix Valley Academy at that place, graduating in 1881. Then for three years he read medicine with Dr. B. J. Merrill, of Stillwater, walking from the family home in Afton to the doctor's office at Stillwater, twelve miles away. At the same time he supported his family by teaching school winters and working as a carpenter in the summers. In 1886-7 he studied in the old St. Paul Medical College, in the meantime serving as an interne in the old Still¬ water Hospital. September, 1887, he entered the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, in New York City, and was graduated March 12, 1888. Thus prepared, he started practice at Stockholm, Wis., where he remained for nine months. Then he went to Red Wing, Minn., where he practiced a little over a year as a partner of Dr. W. A. Jones, still a well-known physician now of Salt Lake, Utah. Dr. Babcock came to Cumberland in 1890 and here he has since re¬ mained. His thirty years' work here is an integral part of the story of the northwestern part of the county. He has seen the generations grow up, and has been the beloved physician, advisor and friend to hundreds of families. His interest in youth is shown by the excellent service he has rendered as a member of the school board for many years. He is a Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery Mason, and has been through the chairs of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias. In politics he is a Republican. Dr. Babcock was married July 4, 1882, at Hudson, Wis., to Melissa C. Squire. Mr. Squire settled in Shakopee, Minn., in the early days, and moved from there to Afton, Minn., in 1880. After the death of Mr. Squire, his widow married John Carroll, of Lake

City. She is now dead. Dr. and Mrs. Babcock have five children, Minnie, Frank, Florence, Grace and George. Minnie is the wife of R. F. Donehower, of Lidgerwood, N. D. Frank is a practicing physician of Cumberland. Flor¬ ence has charge of the English department at the Jonesville, Wis., High School. Grace teaches elementary science in the Cumberland High School. George, a veteran of the World War, is a dentist of Cumberland.

Frank Babcock, M. D., practicing physician and surgeon of Cumberland, was born in Afton, Minn., April 3, 1885, the son of Isaac G. and Melissa C. (Squire) Babcock. He was brought to Cumberland by his parents and was here reared, passing through the graded schools, and graduating from the Cum¬ berland High School in 1903. Then for two years he received business experi¬ ence in various places in the Northwest. In 1907 he entered the Marquette University, at Milwaukee, Wis., from which he was graduated in medicine in 1912. With this preparation he came back to Cumberland and engaged in practice with his father. In 1915 he went to Haugen, also in this county, and opened an office there. He came back to Cumberland in 1918, opened an office, and has since been in successful practice here. He is at present municipal health officer. Fraternally, he associates with the Knights of Pythias. Dr. Babcock was married Jan. 26, 1920, to Mabel Irwin, daughter of George and Lila (Anderson) Irwin, long-time residents of Cumberland. Dr. and Mrs. Babcock have one child, Jean Phyllis.

George H. Babcock, D. D. S., practicing dentist of Cumberland, was born in the city where he still resides, Nov. 30, 1895, son of Isaac G. and Melissa C. (Squire) Babcock. He passed through the public schools and graduated from the Cumberland High School in 1914. In that year he entered the dental de¬ partment of the Northwestern University at Chicago, and was graduated with the degree of D. D. S. in 1917. Then he opened an office in Haugen, in this county, where he practiced for one year. He opened an office in Cumberland in 1918. He has a well equipped laboratory and operating room, and is well prepared to handle all cases requiring dental surgery and oral hygiene. He and his brother, Frank, a physician, have a suite of offices, using the pleasant reception room together. On July 15, 1918, he was inducted into the United States service, trained at Camp Hancock, Georgia, and was made machine gun instructor, being discharged July 12, 1919. Dr. Babcock was married March 8, 1920, at Wabasha, Minn., to Frances Brand, of Cumberland, daughter of Edward and Emma Brand, who, upon coming to Wisconsin, settled first at Turtle Lake in this county and then came to Cumberland, where they man¬ aged the Commercial Hotel. Dr. and Mrs. Babcock had one son, George Frank, who died in infancy. -

John A. Bergstein, successful business man of Cumberland, was born in Sweden, Aug. 28, 1851, son of Carl and Mary A. Bergstein, both natives of that country, and life-long residents there, the father being a carpenter and farmer. In 1870, one of the daughters of the family, Susana, later the wife of Adolph Newman, came to this country and located in Centralia, Wis. In 1872 came John A. and a sister, Jennie, who afterward became wife of Frank Anderson. For a while, John A. farmed near Centralia, Wis., and worked in the sawmills there. In 1876 he went to Washington Territory where he spent two years, farming. He went to California, in 1878, and for four years worked on a ranch. In 1882 he went to South Dakota, and farmed. He came to Cumber¬ land in the fall of 1889, and entered the employ of Frank Anderson's Mar¬ ket, working there in suitable seasons, and in the meantime devoting some of his winters to logging. In the spring of 1908 he opened his present market. This he has since successfully conducted, and he is regarded as one of the solid, substantial men of the community. For twelve years he farmed in Crystal Lake Township, and during a part of that time was town assessor. He is in¬ terested in fraternal affairs, and is a member of the Odd Fellows, which order he joined in California, and also of the Knights of Pythias. He and his fam¬ ily attend the Congregational Church. Mr. Bergstein was married at Cum-

August C. Bruesewitz, for nearly thirty-five years a leading citizen of Brighton Township, Marathon County, who has now selected Cumberland as a desirable place in which to spend the pleasant afternoon of life, was born in Germany, Oct. 13, 1851, the son of Ernest and Sophia (Mouns) Bruesewitz, both now deceased. He received his education in his native land, and remained with his parents until 1869. In that year, at the age of eighteen, he came to the United States, and located in Dodge County, Wis., where he was variously em¬ ployed for some eleven years. It was in 1880 that he went to Marathon County, and purchased 120 acres in Brighton Township. He erected a set of buildings, cleared up the land, and as the years passed, developed one of the best places in that part of the county. Busy as he was in developing his farm, and rear¬ ing his large family of children, he nevertheless found time for much public service. For nine years he was a valued member of the town board, one year of which he was chairman. He was also town assessor for one year. His interest in education is shown by the fact that he was on the school board of his district as treasurer for twenty-four years. In 1914 he retired and rented his fine farm to his son, Frank. Then in looking about for a place to live, he fixed upon Cumberland. He is very fond of fishing and of out-door life, and here he found a place where he could indulge in that liking to the utmost, and a place where he could have a pleasant home amid agreeable surroundings and with congenial townspeople. Accordingly, he purchased a home on North Street, and there he now lives. He was married Sept. 13, 1880, to Ida Boeder, who was born in Dodge County, Wis., Sept. 7, 1863, daughter of Frederick and Fredericka (Hohm) Boeder, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1866, and settled in Dodge County, where they farmed for the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Bruesewitz have ten children: Ella, Frank, Anna, Dora, Walter, Minnie, Robert, Fred, Linda and Irene. Ella was born June 24, 1881, and is the wife of Robert Voelker, of Marathon County, Wis. Frank was born Nov. 7, 1882, and as already noted, operates the home farm in Marathon County. Anna was born April 7, 1884, and died Aug. 2, of the samfe year. Dora was born July 3, 1885, and is the wife of Herman Schwantis, of Marathon County, Wis. Walter was born Nov. 7, 1890, and is farming in Clark County, this state. Minnie was born Aug. 1, 1892, and died Dec. 29, 1900. Robert was born Jan. 31, 1894, and now lives in Marathon County, Wis. Fred was born Nov. 24, 1896, and is farming in Park County, Wis. Linda was born Nov. 11, 1898, and is now Mrs. Paul Walitz, of Marathon County, Wis. Irene was born July 20, 1900, and lives at home. *

James Collingwood, a respected and active citizen, now living retired in Cumberland, was born in Ontario, Canada, Dec. 8, 1857, the son of Thomas and Violet (Dixon) Collingwood. The father was born in England, came to Canada in 1851, and spent his life as a farmer and railroad contractor. He died in 1882. The mother was born in Scotland. After the death of her husband she came to the United States and took up her home with her son, Thomas D., at Cumberland. When he died, she went to live with her son, James, until her death, November, 1903. In her early days she had been maid to a lady of the English royalty, and she had many interesting stories to tell of her experiences.. Of the five children in the family, John S. lives in Everett, Wash.; William lives in Huron County, Ontario, Canada; James lives in Cumberland; Thomas D., a pioneer of Cumberland, is dead; and Robert, who lived in Idaho, is also dead. James was reared in the Province of Ontario, and was there educated. At the age of eighteen he secured employment on a ranch and a little later worked in a store at Winnipeg. In 1882 he came to the States and located in Cumberland. Shortly afterward he homesteaded 80 acres in Section 34, Cum¬ berland Township, and to this added 80 acres by purchase. When he took this land it was all covered with heavy timber. With some assistance of employes, he cleared and broke this land and erected a fine set of buildings. There he successfully carried on general farming and stock raising for a long period of years. In 1918 he rented the farm, and for two seasons was employed by the Fame Canning Co. at Cumberland. In 1920 he took a trip to the State of Wash¬ ington, where his brother lives. Early in 1921 he returned to Cumberland. He is a prominent man in the community, has been town supervisor and town assessor at varying periods, and treasurer of his school district for more than two decades. Mr. Collingwood was married Dec. 17, 1879, in Ontario, to Jane Narin, a native of Canada, daughter of Thomas and Jane Narin, who spent their lives in that Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood have six children. Violet M. is the wife of Charles I. Doll, of the State of Washington. Mary Edna lives in Cumberland. Walter E. is a ranchman in the State of Wash¬ ington. Lulu C. is the wife of Richard Meisegeier, of Buckeye, Washington. Effie J. also lives in that place. Helen N. is the wife of Herbert Howell, who is in the garage business in Duluth, Minn. . Walter E. Collingwood, already mentioned, was inducted into the United States service from Barron, Sept. 21, 1917, and was assigned to Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. He was transferred to Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, April 3, 1919, and was attached to Battery F, 123rd Field Artillery, 58th Brigade, 33rd Division. He sailed from the States May 27, 1918, and saw long and active service. The famous Thirty-third par¬ ticipated in. every major American offensive, from Chateau Thierry to Hell's Valley. After the Armistice it was stationed in Luxembourg, with the Army of Occupation. Mr. Collingwood returned to the United States May 29, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant, June 8, 1919.

Fred Otto, a well-to-do farmer of Section 36, Cumberland Township, was born in Buchannan County, Iowa, Aug. 8, 1865, the son of Henry and Mary (Romey) Otto, both of whom are now dead. Henry was a cabinet maker by trade, followed it 24 years at Independence, Iowa. As a boy he attended school in his native county. For some years he did farm work, rented different farms, and for eight years clerked in a hardware store at Independence, Iowa. In 1913 he came to Barron County, and bought 120 acres in Section 36, Cumber¬ land Township. He fixed over the buildings, erected others, and has cleared an additional 45 acres. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a fine herd of graded Holsteins, headed by a full-blooded sire. He is a good citizen, farmer and neighbor, and stands well with all who know him. His holdings include shares in the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Otto was married Oct. 10, 1894, to Mary Flynn, who was born Nov. 4, 1861, the daughter of Thomas Flynn. She was a faithful wife, mother and neighbor, and died Dec. 26, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Otto had one son, F. Raymond, born Oct. 9, 1898. He helps his father on the farm and is well liked among the young people of the community. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Charles W. Poulter, farmer, stock-breeder and exhibitor, specialist in Shropshire sheep, and active man of affairs, is a fine type of modern Wis¬ consin farmer. He studies modern methods, he believes in farming as the lead¬ ing occupation in the country, he is widely known, and he is as well liked and esteemed as he is well known. He was born in Lee County, Iowa, July 15, 1889, the son of Charles J. and Martha (Clark) Poulter, natives of Illinois and Iowa. These good people came to Barron County from Iowa, in 1901, and bought 160 acres in Section 1, Cumberland Township. This was then all wild. He erected a set of log buildings and cleared a part of the land. In 1906 he bought 80 acres of partly cleared land in Section 2, where he erected a set of buildings, and where he logged and brushed a part of the land. In 1918 he moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he now operates a poultry and fruit farm. His wife died in 1918. In the family there are four children: Alfred, Samuel R., Alice and Charles W. Charles W. attended graded school in Iowa. He con¬ tinued his graded studies after he was brought to this county at the age of twelve. He also had the advantages of two years in the high school at Cum¬ berland. In 1907 he entered the agricultural college of the University of WisyGoogle consin, from which he was graduated in 1909. In 1911 he rented 160 acres from his father in Section 1, Cumberland Township, and in 1912 bought it. In 1917 he bought 40 acres more, making a total of 200 acres. Of this tract he has stumped, brushed and broke 70 acres. In 1916, he erected a barn, 24 by 80 feet, with an 18-foot lean-to. In 1920, he put up a seven-room, modern home. At that time he also built a number of outbuildings. Here he suc¬ cessfully carries on general farming, dairying and sheep raising. His herd of cattle are Guernsey grades, headed by a full-blooded sire. His sheep are pure¬ bred Shropshires. He is a well-known exhibitor at the State Fairs in Minne¬ sota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin. In 1908 he had the champion ram at the Wisconsin State Fair. In 1911, 1912 and 1913-14 he carried off the breeders' flock prize at the Minnesota State Fair. In 1919 he had the cham¬ pion ram at the North Dakota State Fair. His stock has a good sale among fanciers and breeders throughout the four states. Mr. Poulter is a stock¬ holder in the Cumberland Farmers Light & Power Co., which furnishes elec¬ tricity for his farm. He is naturally interested in education and is a member of the school board of his district. Mr. Poulter was married March 5, 1910, to Sophie Score, who was born May 21, 1887, in Lakeland Township, the daugh¬ ter of Ole and Helena (Berg) Score. This union has been blessed with five unusually bright boys and one girl: Clarence O., born Dec. 5, 1910; Lester A., born Sept. 9, 1912; Glenn V., born June 27, 1914; and Clyde S., born Oct. 12, 1916; Dennis Clark, who died at the age of 15 months in 1920; and Helen Marie, born June 28, 1921.

Samuel R. Poulter, D. V. M., the only veterinarian in the northwestern part of the county, was born in Lee county, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1891, son of Charles J. and Martha A. Poulter, natives respectively of Iowa and Illinois. The father was reared in Iowa, was there married, and there became a prosperous farmer. He came to Barron County in 1901, and farmed in Cumberland Township until 1919, when he moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he is engaged in fruit culture. The mother died at Rochester, Minn., in November, 1918. In the family there were four children. Charles W. is farming in Sec¬ tion 1, Cumberland Township. Alfred C. is on the home farm in Section 2. Mary keeps house for her father in Arkansas. Samuel R. was a lively youngster of ten years when the family came to Barron County. He attended the graded and high schools of Cumberland, and early became interested in farm animals. In 1912 he entered the Chicago Veterinary College, and was graduated with the degree of D. V. M. in 1915. With this preparation he at once started practice in Cumberland. Here he has built up a large practice, and is highly regarded for his skill as a veterinarian and his merits as a man. In September, 1917, he answered his country's call, and offered his services to the government. He was accordingly commissioned second lieutenant in the Veterinary Corps and served as such at Camp Hancock, Ga., until his discharge, in March 1919. Fraternally, Dr. Poulter is associated with the Masonic order and the Knights of Pythias. Dr. Poulter was married at Cum¬ berland, Sept. 8, 1920, to Jennie Nystrom, daughter of Axel and Emma Nystrom, both natives of Sweden, who upon coming to the United States settled first in Duluth, and then came to Cumberland. The father died March 30, 1920, and the mother is still living in Polk County.

Erick E. Neby, for a quarter of a century a respected and substantial citizen of Section 31, Cumberland Township, was born in Tonset, Norway, and was reared, educated and married there. In 1881 he came to America and located on 80 acres of land in Section 31, Cumberland Township. This land was then covered with heavy timber. With courage in his heart, and with faith in the future, he set to work, and as the years passed, his untiring efforts resulted in a well-merited success. He put up a good set of buildings, cleared ninety acres, built fences, purchased suitable equipment, and developed an excellent place. Here he successfully carried on general farming and dairy¬ ing. At one time he owned an additional 80 acres in Clinton Township, this county, but this he sold in 1916. Mr. Neby was a most excellent type of mod¬ ern farmer. He was an ideal husband and father, he took much pride in his home and family and found his greatest happiness among his own children. He was a patriotic citizen, a good man, a genial companion and generous neighbor, honest and upright in all his relations, charitable of the short¬ comings of others, and imbued with the true Christian spirit. As a father he was interested in education, and served on the school board of his district. For one year he showed fairness and discretion as township assessor. In the Norwegian Lutheran congregation he was especially prominent. He helped to build the church in Clinton Township, near his home, and for many years served as one of its deacons. After a well spent and worthy life, he died Sept. 24, 1907. Mr. Neby was married in Norway, July 11, 1881, to Marit Lokken, who was born in that country, June 30, 1861, the daughter of Ole and Anna (Okren) Lokken, the latter of whom died in Norway, and the former of whom came to America in 1884, and lived with the Neby family until his death. This union was blessed with ten children: Edward, Ole, Martin, Anton, Knute E., Theodore E., Peter, Millie, Anna and Elmer. Edward was born Nov. 11, 1883, and is a cabinet maker in Minneapolis. Ole was born Oct. 27, 1886, and is farming in Clinton Township. Martin was born Dec. 13, 1888. He was inducted into the United States service, July 23, 1918, and trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., with Co. M, 343rd Infantry, 86th Division, and was later transferred to Co. G, 343rd Infantry, 77th Division. He was equipped for overseas duty at Camp Merritt, New Jersey, and sailed for France in September, 1918. He saw vigorous action in the Argonne sector, acquitted himself as a good soldier, came through unscathed, and re¬ turned to the States in June, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Grant, June 12, 1919. Anton was born Feb. 27, 1890, grew to attractive boyhood, and died Sept. 24, 1905. Knute E. was born Aug. 31, 1892. He enlisted at Minneapolis, Aug. 31, 1918, in Co. 4, Motor Transport Corps, and was assigned as instructor at Kansas City, Mo. He was discharged Dec. 10, 1918. Theodore E. was one of the heroes who gave his life in the cause of his country. He was inducted into the United States service, March 4, 1918, trained at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and Camp Logan, Texas, and was assigned first to Co. E, 130th Infantry, 88th Division, afterward being transferred to Co. E, 130th Infantry, 33rd Division. He sailed for France May 15, 1918, landed at Brest, was assigned first with the British troops, and later saw active service at Verdune, St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest. He was killed in action Nov. 10, 1918, and his body transferred here and buried Aug. 7, 1921. As a boy, he was bright, active, affectionate and industrious. As a young man he was hard working, progressive, unselfish, and very popular among the young people. As a soldier he was faithful to every duty imposed in him. In making the Supreme Sacrifice he placed his name forever in the rolls of those great souls who have given their lives that the world might be a better place in which to live. He was born Oct. 8, 1894, and was 24 years of age at the time of his death. Peter was born Jan. 9, 1897. He also gave his life in his country's service. He was inducted into the army Aug. 14, 1918. He was sent to Kansas City, Mo., with Co. 8, Sweeney Auto School Unit, Motor Transport Corps, and was assigned to training duty. He was assigned for service in France when he was taken sick and died of influenza, Oct. 5, 1918. His death, coming so soon after his en¬ listment, was a great shock to the community. Like his brother, he was a lively and attractive boy, doing well in his studies and making himself useful about the home. As a young man, he was ambitious and energetic, and took his part in all the affairs of the community. He was making a good record, and had a bright future before him both as a soldier and as a citizen, when illness overtook him. Millie was born Jan. 26, 1899. Anna was born Feb. 7, 1901, and is a stenographer dt Clear Lake. Elmer was born June 5, 1903. The home farm is operated by Martin, Knute and Elmer, for the mother. All are active young men who have the best interests of the community at heart.

and are making good strides along the road to success. They are keeping the farm in good shape and are successfully carrying on general farming and dairying in an approved manner.

John Lundstrom, an estimable and highly regarded citizen of Cumberland Township, where he has been a prominent figure for nearly forty years, was born Jan. 24, 1867, in Sweden, the son of Carl and Christens (Johnson) Lundstrom, who spent the span of their years in that country. He attended school there, and as a youth and young man, farmed there. In 1883 he came to America, finding his way directly to Cumberland Township, where he secured 40 acres in Section 21, in partnership with Nels J. Forsell. In 1887 he sold his interest in that tract, and bought 80 acres in section 28. Later he bought 80 acres in Section 16, eighty in Section 28, and 26 in Section 27, making a total of 266 acres. Of this large tract, he cleared and stumped no less than 150 acres. He put up a fine set of buildings on the original eighty in Section 28, and an additional barn on the other eighty in Section 28, and still another barn on the eighty in Section 16. The two last named eighties, with the barns set thereon, he has since sold, leaving him a good farm of 105 acres. Here he successfully carried on general farming and dairying. His herd is of Shorthorns, headed by a full blooded sire. He has for many years been one of the real leaders in the community. So pleased was he with this region, when he first came here, that he did all in his power to pursuade others to locate here. Not only did he encourage them in coming, but he helped them when they got here, giving them suggestions about getting started and aiding them in every way possible. As a further move toward progress and development, he assisted in building up and keeping improved the highways in the neighborhood. He saw in the Cumberland Farmers* Light & Power Co. another advantageous project for the community, and became one of its stockholders and supporters. When the line was put through, he installed electricity on his farm. As the father of children he has desired good educational facilities in the neighborhood, and has done his share toward that result by serving for some eighteen years as treasurer of the school board of his district. All in all he has been just the sort of man that the town has needed, and he has done his full duty as a citizen in every respect, reaping a full measure of honor and respect and esteem. He and his family are active in the Swedish Lutheran Church at Cumberland. Mr. Lundstrom was married in Sweden on Sept. 1, 1877, to Anna Marklund, who was born Dec. 16, 1854, the daughter of Gust and Christina (Brenstrom) Marklund, who spent the span of their years in that country. Mr. and Mrs. Lundstrom have ten children. Velma C. was born Nov. 18, 1878, and is now the wife of Carl A. Hedman, of Cumberland Township. Anna V. was born Jan. 12, 1881, and is the wife of Frank Lindquist, of Minneapolis. Teckla E. was born Sept. 18, 1883, and is the wife of Clarance Jacobson, of Cumberland. Minnie S. was born April 3, 1885, and is the wife of William Nyman, of Cum¬ berland. John H. was born Aug. 10, 1888. He was a young man of unusual promise and was cut off in the prime of life by being electrocuted in a garage at Cumberland, Aug. 2, 1915. Fred E. was born Nov. 8, 1890, and is a garage man in Minneapolis. He married Florence Scorder. Delia L. was born April 26, 1894, and is the wife of Peter Steineck, of Faribault, Minn. Violetta was born Dec. 29, 1895 and is a clerk in Cumberland. Elling W. was born May 21, 1898, and is at home. Grace E. was born Dec. 19, 1900, and is at home. All the members of the family have done well in life and are well thought of.

Andrew Lindquist, estimable citizen, was born in Sweden, and there married Johannah Anderson. He came to America in 1883, landed at New York, Aug. 23, and came directly to St. Croix Falls, Wis. Then he moved to Barronett, this county, and worked for the Barronett Lumber Co. In 1894 he came to Cumberland Township, and purchased 80 acres in Section 15, Cumberland Township. He erected a fine set of buildings, and cleared up nearly all the land. Here he carried on general farming and dairying. He is a stockholder in the Cumberland Farmers' Light & Power Co., in the Star Cheese Factory, and in the Comstock Co-operative Creamery. Mrs. Lindquist died Oct. 10, 1910, age 49. Mr. and Mrs. Lindquist are the parents of seven children: John A., Alfred F., who operates the home farm with his brother William; Jennie, who is in charge of the Island City Hospital at Cumberland; Anna, a nurse in that institution; William A., at home, and Arthur and Esther, both deceased.

Alfred F. Lindquist, one of the real leaders in the modern progress of Cumberland Township, was born in St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis., Feb. 6, 1889, the son of Andrew and Johannah (Anderson) Lindquist. He was brought to his present farm of 80 acres in Section 15, Cumberland township, as a small boy, and was here reared and educated. In working the home farm, he has continued the improvements made by his father, and is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying along modern and scientific lines. From young manhood up, he has been active in all the things which have meant progress and betterment, and he is enthusiastic and aggressive in every¬ thing that pertains to the improvement of rural conditions. His abilities as clerk and as execuive are widely acknowledged. He is president of the Cum¬ berland Township unit of the Barron County Farm Bureau, and thoroughly believes in its future. He is secretary and treasurer of the Crop Growers Association, and of the Cow Testing Association. He helped to organize the Cumberland Farmers Light & Power Co., and has also been an enthusiastic supporter of the Stanfold Cheese Co. of Section 7, Stanfold Township. In 1919 he showed fairness and good judgment as assessor of the township. The same year he was elected clerk of his school board and is still serving. Mr. Lindquist was married May 5, 1917, to Katherine E. Larson, who was born Sept. 24, 1893, the daughter of Charles A. and Katherine (Johnson) Larson. These good people were born in Sweden, came to America in 1880, landed in New York, lived in Milwaukee, Wis., a year, and in 1881 came to Cumberland, this county, where he worked in the mills for several years. In 1893 he settled on 76 acres in section 15, Cumberland township, where he has developed a good farm. Mrs. Larson died Jan. 14, 1919. In the Larson family there were six children. Charles is in Mason, Wis., as manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Store there. Ada, deceased, married William Downs. Gustie is at home. Lillian, wife of Alvin Finley, is dead. Katherine is the wife of Alfred F. Linquist. Mary is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Linquist have two children. Katherine was born April 15, 1918. Shirley A. was born Dec. 12, 1919.

Hans J. Larson, now deceased, early settler, and for nearly forty years a prominent and progressive farmer of Cumberland Township, came to this township in 1882, and bought 120 acres in Section 2. This was all wild land, and there were then but few settlers in the immediate vicinity. He started in with but little, but as the result of hard work the tract soon began to show evidence of intelligent occupancy and management. To his original holdings, he added 120 acres in Lakeland Township, so that in all he owned 240 acres. He cleared the entire tract, put up a good set of buildings, acquired suitable equipment, and for many years successfully carried on general farming and dairying. In 1914, feeling that the tract was somewhat larger than he desired to handle, he sold it, and bought 40 acres in Section 1, Cumberland Township. There he put up a good set of buildings, and there farmed until his death, Feb. 20, 1919. A brief outline of Mr. Larson's career here, does little to ex¬ press what his life really meant to the community. He did everything he could to assist in the development of this part of the county, he met every duty in life as it came to him, he was an ideal family man, and a good citizen, respected and esteemed for his intelligence, his manhood, his neighborliness and his friendliness. He was born at Vestre Uslef, Denmark, Dec. 6, 1855, and descended from good Danish stock. In early boyhood he became a sailor, and followed the seas until 1880. In that year he landed at New York City, and came directly to Cumberland City where he worked in the sawmills and in the neighboring woods for two years before buying a farm. Mr. Larson was married Sept. 1, 1884, to Dorthea Hendevidt, who was born in Denmark, Feb. 17, 1861, and came to America in 1882. This union was blessed with eleven children: Jacob, Nina, Bessie, Louis, Christ, Dora, William, Fred, Dewey, Anna and Elmer. Jacob was born April 4, 1886, and is a garage man

Strunk, of Lake City, Minn. Bessie was born Dec. 9, 1888, and is the wife of Thomas Millows, of Buffalo, New York. Louis was born March 21, 1890, and manages the home farm for the mother. Christ was born May 8, 1891. He was inducted into the United States service, July 23, 1918, and trained with Co. B, 3rd Regt., Pioneer Infantry, at Camp Wadsworth, South Caro¬ lina. Later he was at Camp Stawil, Virginia. He sailed for France, Aug. 29, discharged July 31, 1919, from Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. Dora was born March 24, 1893, and i» the wife of Michael Le Jeune, of Bear Lake, this

States service July 23, 1918. He trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., with Co. M, 343rd Regiment, Infantry, left for Camp Mills, N. J., in August, 1918. He sailed in September, 1918, and saw action in the Argonne Forest with Co. H, 331st Infantry, 78th Division. He was gassed in action. In due time he was returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Grant, June 1,

1919. Fred was born Dec. 6, 1896, and is a farmer. Dewey was born June 14, 1898. He enlisted in Minneapolis, Aug. 18, 1918, and trained at Great Lakes, Illinois. Later he was sent to Camp Luce. From there he was transferred to Norfolk, Va., and was assigned to the U. S. S. "Iowa". Next he served on the U. S. S. "May". He was discharged Aug. 12, 1919. Anna was born May 26, 1900. Elmer was born April 4, 1902. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Francis Marion Kirby, now deceased, veteran of the regular army and of the Civil War, pioneer of Wisconsin, and early settler of Cumberland Town¬ ship, was born in Nashville, Tenn., March 12, 1833, the son of John B. and (Barllett) Kirby, and Scotch and English ancestry, respectively, who brought him to Madison, Dane County, Wis., when he was a young boy. He was but sixteen when he went overland to the Pacific Coast, and there at Sante Fe, New Mexico, enlisted in the regular army, with which he served at Indian garrison posts for five years. Then he returned to Wisconsin. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. D, 5th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years as a good soldier in the Civil War. Afterward he lived near Sparta, in Monroe County, this state, for some years. In 1878 he came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 8, Cumberland Township. He erected a log cabin and log shed, and cleared up some of the land. He started in as a true pioneer, enduring many hardships, and undergoing many interesting experiences. He was getting a good start here when he died, Oct. 2, 1896. Mr. Kirby was an admirable American citizen of the staunch old type. Ambitious and vigorous of mind, kindly of disposition and generous in his view point, he made friends wherever he went, and few people of his time were held in higher respect and esteem than he. He was married April 12, 1871, to Mary Musson, who was born in Walworth County this state. May 6, 1853, the daughter of George and Demarius (Strader) Musson. This union has been blessed with six children: Lelah M., John B., George M., Maude, Clyde V. and Marion L. Maude is dead. Lelah M. is the wife of Forest Abbott, of Cumberland. John B., George M. and Marion L. are employed in Cumberland. Clyde V. operates the home farm. He was born Oct. 3, 1881, was educated in the district school, reared on the home place, and has always remained here. He is an active and energetic man, a good citizen, a good farmer and a good neighbor. He has put up a good set of buildings and con- tinued the clearing of the land. He carries on general farming and dairying. The mother, a mbst kindly and gracious lady, widely esteemed and be¬ loved, still lives here. The family is well thought of by all.

Henry Horstman, owner of a fine farm of 200 acres in Sections 26 and 27, Cumberland Township, was born in New Minden, Illinois, Aug. 22, 1872, the son of Christ and Caroline (Busse) Horstman. These good folks were born in Germany, came to America as young people and spent their lives as farmers in Illinois, the father dying Aug. 15, 1905, and the mother Feb. 24, 1908. In the family there were seven children: Christ, of Illinois; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Fred and William, of Missouri; and Caroline, Mary and Emma, of Illinois. Henry Horstman was educated in his native state and worked with his father, learning farming thoroughly in all its branches. In 1896 he took over the general store at Minden, and successfully conducted it for thirteen years. He was well known and well liked in that community, he was a good business man, he built up a good business, and had the confidence of his customers. His thoughts still turned to farm life, however. He learned of the opportunities offered in the cut-over regions of Wisconsin, so he sold his store, and in 1910 came to Barron County, where he bought 200 acres in Sections 26 and 27. He has added 80 acres more in Section 23. He rebuilt all the structures he found on the place and enlarged them. He cleared an additional 35 acres, and put up some new fences. All in all he has built up a fine place. The buildings are sightly and in good repair, and surrounded with a pleasant lawn. The land is well tilled and productive. The equipment in tools and machinery is most excellent in every respect. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good grade of Durham cattle, headed by a full blooded sire. He is one of the strong men of the community, and has much influence among his fellow men. He is interested in everything that pertains to the growth of the community, and has taken shares in the Cumberland Farmers' Light & Power Co., and in the McKinley Telephone Co. In public affairs his interest has centered especially in the educational affairs of the community, and for the past six years he has done most admirable service as a member of the school board of his district. He and his family attend the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Horst¬ man is a fine type of the Illinois men who came here with capital to invest, with the intention of taking their share in the development of this region, and his efforts have been crowned with success. He was married at Minden, Ill., June 17, 1897, to Louisa Vulbrock, who was born at Minden Feb. 22, 1879, the daughter of Louis and Christina (Froelke) Vulbrock, both now deceased. Raymond S. C. was born June 17, 1898, grew to promising boy¬ hood, and died Dec. 27, 1912. Ella C. L. was born May 30, 1900; Alina M. L. was born Aug. 26, 1903. Louisa W. C. was born May 27, 1907. Harriett S. A. was born July 1, 1909. Lydia B. C. was born Feb. 5, 1912. Frieda D. B. was born Jan. 28, 1915. Henry R. O. was born June 4, 1916. Paul O. W. was born March 12, 1918. Clarice R. was born Nov. 7, 1919.

John A. Hedlund, a representative citizen of Cumberland Township, was born in Sweden, Jan. 4, 1849, the son of John and Urika (Erickson) Hedlund, who spent the span of their years in that country. He attended school in his native land, and for some years was a farmer and carpenter. At one time he owned and operated 200 acres of land. In 1882 he came with John Westin and Nels Johnson, and located in Cumberland Township, where the three bought 80 acres of land in Section 22, of which his share was 26 acres. That fall he bought 40 more acres in Section 21, and in 1890 he purchased 65 acres in Section 16, thus making a total of 131 acres. He put up a log cabin and started homemaking there. Later the cabin and buildings were destroyed by fire, and he then put up a good set of frame buildings. In the early days be¬ fore his farm was developed to a profitable basis, he worked out to get funds to keep things going. At various times he took contracts to build highways. In the winters of 1883 and 1884 he worked in the woods for the Maxwell

Lumber Co. For many years he continued to successfully carry on general farming and dairying and built up a good farm. In 1911 he rented the farm to his sons, but still continues to make his home there. He is a stock holder in the Farmers' Light & Power Co. of Cumberland, and in the Comstock Creamery. As the father of a fine family of children, he has been interested in education, and has served on the school board of his district. Now in the afternoon of life, he is spending his declining years, blessed with the honor and esteem of the community, and happy in the standing that his family has attained in the community. Mr. Hedlund was married Dec. 12, 1874, in Sweden, to Christine K. Johnson, who was born there Dec. 30, 1864, and died Nov. 24, 1914. She is laid to rest in the Lakeside Cemetery at Cumberland. Mrs. Hedlund was a most estimable woman of many excellent qualities, a sympathetic and helpful wife, an understanding and indulgent mother, and a good neighbor. Mr. and Mrs. Hedlund have had eleven children, of whom seven are living.

John Hellstrom, Section 17, Cumberland Township, public official, suc¬ cessful farmer and man-of-affairs, was born in Sweden, June 26, 1867, the son of Peter and Christina (Nelson) Hellstrom. He received such education as could be obtained in the neighborhood, and worked at farming and blacksmithing. In 1887, at the age of twenty, he came to the United States, landed at New York, and found his way directly to Cumberland. Here he entered the employ of the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. with which concern he remained for twenty years. In the meantime, in 1901, he bought 40 acres in Section 17, Cumberland Township, started working on it at intervals, and since 1907 has devoted the major part of his time to it. He has put up a pleasant home, a commodious barn, and other buildings, installed an electric light plant and other conveniences, and made a sightly yard. Of the land he has brushed and stumped thirty acres, and erected suitable fences. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd. He has been active in the affairs of the Farmers' Light & Power Co. of Cumberland, and in 1919 was made vice-president. As a good citizen he has taken his part in public affairs. In 1913 he was elected supervisor, and in 1919 he was elected town chairman. In this position he has given most excellent service. He believes in progress and improvement, but he is very mindful that the burden of taxation must not be too great, and therefore while advocating progress along all lines, he believes that the utmost value should be received for every cent spent for progress. On the county board his judgment is sound and conservative, and he is a member of a number of important committees. The Cumberland Old Settlers' Association has found him a valuable member. Fraternally he is associated with the Modern Woodmen of America, and has been an officer of the local lodge. He has also done much to promote the interests of the Farm Bureau. All in all, he is a useful and active citizen. He is a man of energy, good judgment, and straightforward character, and has the esteem and respect of all. Mr. Hellstrom was married July 18, 1889, to Augusta Swanson, who was born Jan 5, 1866, in Sweden, the daughter of John and Carrie Swanson. She lost her parents when young and was reared in the home of Carl Hawkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Hellstrom have four children: Oscar E., Frieda V., Frank G. and Hilda C. Oscar E. was born May 7, 1890, and is at the head of the shipping department of the F. A. Patrick Co., Duluth wholesalers. Frieda V. was born March 11, 1892. For some ten years she was the efficient stenographer and private secretary to the Coe Brothers, Barron attorneys. Frank G. was born July 21, 1896. He enlisted Aug. 14, 1918, trained at Madison, Wis., and Omaha, Neb., and served with the 62nd Balloon Corps, on the Atlantic coast. He was discharged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., April 4, 1919, and is now an automobile man in Minneapolis. Hilda C. is the wife of Dane G. Knapp, of Minneapolis. She was born May 20, 1898. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

Charles M. Dahl, a worthy early settler, a familiar figure in the vicinity of Cumberland for nearly forty years, was born in Sweden, Feb. 16, 1842, attended school when he could, and devoted his young manhood to farming. In 1882 he came to America, landed in New York, and found his way directly to Cumberland. Here for eleven years he was employed in saw¬ mills by the Beaver Lake Lumber Co., and the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. In 1891 he bought 160 acres in Section 27, Cumberland Township. In the spring of 1894 he settled upon it. He was getting a good start when everything was swept away by the fire of 1894. But undaunted, he started again. Gradually he built up a good place. He cleared 80 acres, and successfully carried on general farming and dairying for some years. In 1903 he sold the uncleared 80 to his son, Charles. He continued to operate the cleared 80 until 1916, when he rented it to his son, August, with whom he now lives. His good wife died April 16, 1921. Mr. Dahl is a most estimable man, who is well thought of throughout the community. He has been especially interested in church affairs. He helped to organize the Swedish Lutheran congregation at Cumberland, and was the first deacon appointed. It is noteworthy that his son, Charles, was the first child confirmed in the church. Mr. Dahl was married in Sweden, in 1869, to Helen Christian Larson, who was born in that country Oct. 29, 1849. This union was blessed with four children, Charles, Albin, Axel and August. Charles and August are farming on the old place. Albin is in Duluth, Minn. Axel is in Cumberland Village.

Charles Dahl, a representative farmer of Section 27, Cumberland Town¬ ship, was born in Sweden, Nov. 20, 1870, and attended school there. He was brought to Cumberland as a boy of 12, in 1882. As soon as he was old enough he went to work, and for thirteen years was employed by the Beaver Dam Lumber Co., and the Beaver Lake Lumber Co. In 1903 he purchased 80 acres of his father's farm. He put up a good set of buildings and cleared fifty acres of the land. Here he has continued to successfully carry on gen¬ eral farming and dairying on a profitable scale. He has good equipment and a good herd of graded cattle. Aside from his farm holdings, he is the .owner of stock in the Comstock Co-operative Creamery Co. and in the Vermillion Dairy Co. Mr. Dahl is a hard working, industrious man, of excellent standing, and is doing his duty as a good citizen in every respect. He was married Dec. 28, 1905, to Anna Nyman, who was born in Sweden in 1878, the daughter of John and Mary (Westerland) Nyman, now residing in Cumberland Village.

August Dahl, an experienced and energetic farmer of Section 3, Cumber¬ land Township, was born in Sweden, July 22, 1881, the son of Charles M. and Helen (Larson) Dahl, who brought him here when he was an infant. He was reared here, attended school, learned farming from his father, and remained at home until 1907. Then he went to Duluth, Minn., and for nine years was employed by the Marshall-Wells Hardware Co. In 1916 he returned and rented 80 acres of his father's farm. Here he successfully carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying. He has a good place and is regarded as one of the useful and influential men of the community. He is a stockholder in the Vermillion Dairy Co. Mr. Dahl was married May 10, 1909, to Cemelia Johnson, the daugh¬ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Johnson, the former of whom lives at Cumber¬ land and the latter of whom is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Dahl have a fine family of four bright children: Helen C., Werner H., Ellsworth M. and Clara.

John Nesvold, a prudent and careful farmer of Sections 2 and 11, Cum¬ berland Township, was born in Norway, July 20, 1863, the son of Engebrit and Ingeborg (Smemo) Peterson, who spent the span of their years in that coun¬ try. He attended school in his native land, and as a young man worked in the copper mines. He came to America in 1891, landed at Quebec, Canada, and found his way directly to Cumberland, in this county, where for nearly fifteen years he worked for the Beaver Dam Lumber Co., in sawmills and lumber yards. He was a good workman, and highly valued by his employers. In 1915 he bought 40 acres in Section 2, Cumberland Township. In 1916 he bought 40 acres more in Section 11, in the same township, making him a good place of 80 acres. He has put up a good set of buildings and cleared and broken about 20 acres. Here he carries on mixed farming and dairying, and has a good herd of mixed Guernsey cattle. Fraternally, he is a member of Cumberland Camp, No. 866, Modern Woodmen of America. He is doing his duty in life as he sees it, and is a useful and estimable citizen. Mr. Nesvold was married July 1, 1888, in Norway, to Dorothy A. Moen, who was born in that country, Nov. 17, 1866, the daughter of Andrew and Bertha Moen. This union has been blessed with six children. Ingeborg was born in 1889 and died in infancy. Inga was born Dec. 29, 1891, and is now in Minneapolis. Albert was born Oct. 31, 1896. He was inducted into the United States service Aug. 14, 1918, trained at Camp Hancock, Georgia, with the 14th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, and was discharged June 7, 1919. He is now at home. John was born June 3, 1898; Ellen B. was born Aug. 24, 1900; Anna M. was born Sept. 20, 1903. The family attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Section 10.