Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 14 of 46)

William E. Barton, who has lived in this county nearly forty years, and is now farming 80 acres in Section 4, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Marshall County, Indiana, Jan. 16, 1862, son of Jacob and Millie (Harding) Barton, natives respectively of Tennessee and Ohio. He received a meager common school education, and was early made familiar with hard work. He came to this state in 1883, locating in Barron County, where he was variously employed, at farming, logging and in the mills. In 1888 he purchased 40 acres in Section 22, west, Maple Grove Township. But he made no effort to develop this place, and later sold it without improvements. In 1901 he purchased his present place. He cleared forty acres, erected a set of buildings and, in gen¬ eral, brought the place to the status of a successful, well-cultivated, well-kept farm. He has a good herd of graded Guernseys with full-blooded sires, and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine. Mr. Barton is a stockholder in the Barron Co-operative Creamery. For several years he has done good work as a member of the school board of his district. Mr. Barton was married Jan. 16, 1892, to Clara Watson, daughter of Martin and Martha (Martin) Watson, early settlers of this township. This union has been blessed with five children: Earl, born March 2, 1893, is in railroad work at Detroit, Mich. Hattie, born Jan. 17, 1896, is now Mrs. Owen Hall, of Barron, this county. Leo was born Dec. 31, 1900. Too young to enlist in the World War, he waited until he was nineteen and then enlisted in the regular army. He is a private in A. Troop, 4th Cavalry, and is stationed at Brownsville, Texas. Edwin and Evelyn, bright twins, who are doing well with their studies in the public schools, were born June 23, 1911.

Martin Kearney, retired agriculturist of Oak Grove, who has developed two farms in this township, on one of which he still lives, was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, son of Murty and Mary (Grant) Kearney, the latter of whom died in Ireland, in 1883, and the former of whom the next year came to America and lived with the son, Thomas, until death. In the family there were eight children: Michael, Martin (second), Richard, Kate, Margaret, Mary, Thomas and Martin, all but Thomas and Martin being now dead. Martin re¬ ceived his education in his native land, and worked with his parents until coming to America, in 1875. He then came to Barron County, Wis., and, with headquarters at Rice Lake, this county, worked for Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1877 he took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 2, Oak Grove Township, cleared part of the land, put up a house, barn and other log bulidings, and there farmed for many years on a profitable scale. In early days he and his brother, Thomas, carried supplies on their backs from Chippewa. Mr. Kearney rented the place in 1906 to his son, Martin P., and bought 80 acres in Section 11, Oak Grove Township, making his home on an eighty-acre tract owned by his brother, Thomas. He cleared 66 acres, renovated the house, and built an addition to the barn. In 1918 he rented the farm to his son, Richard A., who lives in one of the houses on the place, while he and his wife occupy the other. He is building a beautiful eight-room, modern house of tile construction and electrically equipped. He has various other interests in addition to his two farms, and is a stockholder in the Brill Creamery Co. at Brill. Mr. and Mrs.

Kearney make a pleasant home for his only living brother, Thomas. Mr. Kear¬ ney was married Jan. 5, 1880, to Helen Kennedy, who was born Feb. 9, 1863, in eastern Canada, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Lapttia) Kennedy, both now deceased, and both natives of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Kearney have six children : Mary E., Martin P., Thomas E., Richard A., Margaret E. and Michael B. Mary E. was born March 1, 1881, and is the wife of John Quinn. Martin P. was born June 26, 1884. Thomas E. was born April 12, 1886. Richard A. was born June 27, 1888. He was inducted into the United States service Aug. 2, 1918. He trained with the 3rd Bat., F. A. R. D., sailed for France Oct. 27, 1918, was transferred to the 147th Field Artillery, 32nd Division, was returned to the United States in May, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant, Rock¬ ford, Ill., May 24. Margaret E. was born June 4, 1890. Michael B. was born Sept. 7, 1892. He was inducted into the United States service April 3, 1918, was assigned to the 18th Co., Puget Sound, C. A. C., Warden, Wash., and died there of the influenza Nov. 3, 1918. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church.

Holver Bakken, who came to an untimely death by drowning, was a resi¬ dent of Barron County for some thirty-five years, and was a popular, wellliked citizen, conscientious in his work and in his duty, loyal in his friendships, and loving and sympathetic in his family life. He was born Jan. 2, 1869, in Dane County, Wis., son of Nels and Ida (Peterson) Bakken, both now deceased. He was educated in his native county, and came to Barron County with his parents in 1882. After their death, he bought 80 acres in Section 81, east,* Maple Grove Township, and 60 acres adjoining, in Dallas Township. He cleared 30 acres, erected a set of buildings, and profitably engaged in mixed farming and dairying. He was drowned while on a fishing excursion at White Bear Lake, near St. Paul. His wife is now operating the farm. Mr. Bakken was married Aug. 6, 1903, to Clara Listy, daughter of Thomas and Isabelle (Thorsen) Listy, who came to America in the late sixties and settled in Green County, Wis., later coming to Barron County, where they farmed for years in Dallas Township, where he died in 1910 and where she still resides. In the Listy family there are nine children: Hannah, John, Clara, Thomas, Lena (deceased), Hulbert, Jacob, Robert and Inga. Mr. and Mrs. Bakken are the parents of six children ; Norbert, born Aug. 9, 1904 ; Esther, born Oct. 4, 1906 ; Thomas R., born Aug. 26, 1907; Helmer, born Dec. 6, 1911; Alvin, born March 7, 1913; and Carl, born May 12, 1916. The older children are helping their mother on the farm.

Odin Bronson, an energetic farmer, owning 80 acres in Section 31, east, Maple Grove Township, has developed several farms in this county, and in a general way has assisted in the growth and progress of the community. He was born in Winnebago County, this state, June 23, 1881, the son of Andrew and Klarina (Larson) Bronson. Andrew Bronson was born in Norway and came in the seventies to Wisconsin, locating in Winnebago County, where he married Klarina Larson, a native of this state. In 1882 he took his family to a farm in North Dakota, but in 1900 came back to this state, and located in Doyle Township, this county, where he died Jan. 13, 1913, after which his wife went to Nome, N. D., where she now. lives. In the family there were five chil¬ dren: Anna, Palma (deceased), Odin, Kimbell and Alfred. Odin Bronson re¬ ceived his early education in the district schools of North Dakota. He came to this county with his parents in 1900 and at that time purchased 80 acres in Doyle Township, but lived with them until 1908 when he occupied it. Of this farm he cleared fifteen acres, and erected a house and barn. In 1908 he traded this property for 80 acres in Section 31, east, Maple Grove Township, which he likewise improved. He acquired his present farm in 1919. He carries on gen¬ eral farming and dairying, and has been successful in his operations. Mr. Bronson was married April 22, 1908, to Hannah Kringle, daughter of Gabriel and Barbara (Huset) Kringle, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1861, and settled in Dane County, Wis., from which in 1871 they came to Bar ron County with the earliest settlers, and took a homestead in the wilderness, erected a set of crude log structures for temporary shelter for themslves and stock. They cleared the land, erected two different sets of buildings, and for many years carried on general farming. Mr. Kringle was a prominent man and served for a while on the town board of Maple Grove Township and on the school board of his district. Mr. and Mrs. Bronson have two children : Bernice V., born March 6, 1913; and Esther P., born April 20, 1918.

Anton Berg was born in Norway and came to America in the early forties. He lived for many years in Iowa and then came to Barron County. When he and his wife arrived here the lumbering industry was still flourishing and Mrs. Berg was the first white woman to cook in a lumber camp, where the City of Barron is now located. In all, Mr. Berg worked in the woods for sev¬ enteen years. In the early seventies he took a homestead of one hundred sixty acres in Section 20, to which he later added forty more acres, making a fine place of two hundred acres. Of this he cleared one hundred acres, erected all the buildings himself, and carried on general farming until 1911. Then he retired and moved to the village of Hillsdale. He died November 19, 1918, surviving his wife by three days. In the family there were five children: Maggie, Anna, Helen, Edward and Fred.

Fred A. Berg, farmer, section 20, Maple Grove Township, was born on the place where he now lives, Sept. 13, 1882, son of Anton and Mary Berg. He received his early education in Hillsdale Village and worked for his father 1911. Then in 1912 he bought the home farm and has since devoted his time to its improvement and development. He now carries on mixed farming and dairying, making a specialty of a fine herd of Holstein cattle and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine. Mr. Berg was married December 16, 1908, to Emma Horn, daughter of John and Alie (Romaine) Horn, natives of Indiana, who now live in Arland Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have five children: Mildred G., born June 27, 1909; Anna E., born Nov. 3, 1910; Lyle E., born June 21, 1912; Thora, born Aug. 19, 1917; and Lloyd M., born Feb. 4, 1920. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church.

Mathias Duda, generally known as "Mates," a prosperous farmer who has lived on 120 acres in section 3, Oak Grove Township, since 1900, a period of more than twenty years, was born in Bohemia, Feb. 24, 1861, and was there educated. As a youth he learned the brick making trade and took up that occupation as his life work. In 1874, however, he determined to seek his fortunes in a land of wider opportunity. Accordingly he came to America and located in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, Wis., where he was employed in the shingle mills. In 1880 he went to Antigo, Langlade County, Wis., and bought eighty acres of land on which he lived for twenty years. He put up a set of buildings, improved the land, and became a prosperous and respected citizen. Then he sold out and purchased his present place. He erected a set of build¬ ings and cleared forty acres. From time to time he made other improvements and developments, and in 1920 built a modern barn, 34 by 64 feet, equipped with modern fixtures and appliances. Mr. Duda still lives on this farm, but has turned the active management over to his son, Anton, who is an energetic young man, well liked throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Duda was married April 21. 1879, to Elizabeth Miller, who was born in Kewaunee, Wis., April 7, 1861, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (Chesak) Miller, natives respec¬ tively of Germany and Bohemia, and both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Duda have nine children: Mates, Mary, Anna, Anton, Libbie, Emma, Theresa, Isa¬ dora and Joseph. Mates was born Feb. 24, 1880, and lives in Missouri. Mary was born Jan. 19, 1884, and is the wife of Lewis Walter, of Athens, Wis. Anna was born May 8, 1887, and is the wife of Robert Lothian, of Bloomer, Wis. Anton was born April 3, 1889, and operates the home farm. Libbie was born Feb. 2, 1892, and is the wife of Joseph Snephana, of . Bloomer, Wis. Emma was born July 16, 1894, and is the wife of John Drost, of Brill, this county. Theresa was born May 27, 1897, and is an instructor of the blind at Janesville, Wis.

Isadora was born May 6, 1899, and is a graduate of a college at Dorchester, Mass. Joseph was born Feb. 12, 1902, and is at home. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic church.

James Hudrle, a prosperous farmer of section 17, Oak Grove Township, is a native of this state, born in Racine County, June 9, 1865, the son of Joseph and Katherine (Miknlecky) Hudrle, natives of Bohemia, who came to America as young people. The father was drowned in 1867. Mrs. Hudrle later married Joseph Hasek, who died at Hutchinson, Minn., where she now resides. In the Hudrle family there were five children: Joseph, John, Katherine (deceased), Anna (deceased) and James. The subject of this sketch was taken to Hutchin¬ son, McLeod County, Minn., as a child, and was there reared and educated. In 1881 he went to McPherson County, South Dakota, proved up on a claim of 320 acres, and there lived for seven years, also working around Fargo and elsewhere. Then he moved to Hutchinson, Minn. From there, in 1898, he went to Market Lake, Idaho, where he farmed for nine years. In each of the three states he became well known and had a happy faculty of making friends among the people wherever he lived. He achieved prosperity and success and was well pleased with the results of his labors. But his thoughts often turned to the state of his birth, he heard many stories of the opportunities in the cut¬ over lands, upon which so many of his countrymen were settling. Accordingly he sold his interests in Idaho, packed his goods, and came to Barron County. Here he settled on his present farm of 80 acres. He has continued the clearing and breaking of the land, and has made general improvements. In 1920 he erected a new house of glazed tile, which, with his barns and sheds, makes a fine collection of farm buildings. His place is well equipped, and he carries on general farming and dairying along successful lines. His wide experience is of much benefit to him in his operations, he is respected throughout the community and is in every way a good citizen. Mr. Hudrle was married July 1, 1893, to Mary Michka, who was born in Germany Sept. 8, 1872, daughter of John and Anna (Kischel) Michka, natives of Germany, who brought their family to this country in 1873 and settled at Hutchinson, Minn., where he died in September, 1897 ; and she on Jan. 29, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Hudrle have eight children: Laura E., Clara S., Elsie E., Clarence S., Lawrence, Henrietta, Blanche and Ethel. Laura E. was born May 3, 1894, and is now a teacher. Clara S., also a teacher, was born Nov. 30, 1895. Elsie E. was born May 13, 1897, and is a teacher. Clarance S. was born April 23, 1902, and graduated from the high school at Rice Lake. Lawrence was born March 27, 1904; Henrietta M., Feb. 7, 1910; Blanche, Aug. 5, 1911; and Ethel, Jan. 28, 1914. The younger children are attending the Haugen graded school.

Joseph Byrnes was one of the pioneers of the northeastern part of Barron County. In 1872 he came to Oak Grove Township and secured 160 acres in section 22. The land was then all wild, and there were only four other families, those of Hamlon and Frank Mullen and the Tom and Martin Kearney families, in what is now the whole township. Mr. Byrnes' means did not permit his spending all his time on his own farm, so for some time he worked for Knapp, Stout & Co. in the woods and on their farms. At this he earned $18 or $20 a month. When he had saved enough to purchase a team he received $30 a month for himself and team, a sum which was considered an excellent wage in those days. In the meantime he did what he could to develop his farm, working far into the night burning logs and brush after completing a hard day's labor in the woods. He put up a log cabin, cleared a little of the land and made his family as comfortable as possible. In time he was able to devote all his attention to his farm. He cleared some eighty acres, built a pretty bungalow in 1919, and from time to time put up a good set of buildings. From the very beginning he was prominent in township affairs. He had not been here long before he was assigned to help build public roads. He served for some years as town supervisor and was always in favor of improvements and progress. As clerk of the school board of his district he also did most excellent work. His holdings included stock in the Oak Grove Cheese County in Oak Grove Township. Joseph Byrnes was born in Perth, Ontario, Canada, March 4, 1843, was educated in the district schools, spent his youth in farm work and logging, came to the States in 1872, stayed a few months in Chip¬ pewa Falls, this state, and then came to Barron County. He died Feb. 2, 1921. Mr. Byrnes was married July 11, 1871, to Katherine Mullen, who was born in Canada in 1851. This union was blessed with eight children. Michael J. was born May 19, 1874, and is now in Canada. Richard was born July 27, 1876, and lives at home. Anna was born Feb. 7, 1879, and is the wife of T. A. Parks. William was born July 26, 1881, and is now in Canada. James was born Dec. 8, 1884, and is a prosperous and well known farmer of Oak Grove Township. He stands well in the community and is proving successful in his endeavors and has charge of the home farm. Mary was born March 19, 1886, and is the wife of Med. Derocher. Frank was born April 13, 1888, and is farming in Oak Grove Township. Steve was born July 11, 1893. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic church.

John Badertscher, of the firm of Badertscher Brothers, cheese manufac¬ turers, owners of the Dobie Cheese Factory in Dobie Village; the Oak Grove Cheese Factory in section 15, Oak Grove Township; and the Long Lake Road Cheese Factory in section 15, Oak Grove Township, is an expert in his line, he knows his business thoroughly, he has faith in the still further progress of the county as an agricultural center and he has built up a good trade. He has the confidence of the farmers from whom he buys his milk and produces a cheese which is in high favor with the consumer. He has achieved every¬ thing by his own efforts and with but little encouragement, and as he is still a young man his friends predict that he will rise high in the ranks of big cheese men of the state. He was born in Switzerland, April 30, 1889, son of Christ and Anna (Beer) Badertscher. He was reared in his native land, early became interested in cheese making in that country noted for its cheese makers, and in 1909 graduated from the famous Bern Dairy School which has produced some of the best experts in dairying. With this preparation he followed cheese making in his native land a few years more. He came to America in March, 1913, and settled in Stevenson County, Illinois, where he was in charge of the Spring Valley Cheese Factory at Orangeville. While there he looked about for a permanent location and finally hit upon Barron County as one of the best dairy regions in the Northwest. Accordingly he and his brother, Otto, came here in 1918 and built a cheese factory at Dobie, in Oak Grove Township. This plant was destroyed by fire Aug. 20, 1920, but was rebuilt as soon as material could be obtained. It was erected and equipped along the latest improved lines and is one of the best in the county. This factory, which is under the direct supervision of John Badertscher, has a daily summer out¬ put of 1,000 pounds of cheese, and a daily winter output of 500 pounds, making a total annual output of 273,752 pounds. The other two factories also have a good output. The Oak Grove Factory in section 16 was purchased in 1920 and the Long Lake Road Cheese Factory in section 15 was erected in 1918. Mr. Badertscher is a stockholder in the Industrial Co-operative Union at Monroe, Wis. He was married Feb. 9, 1917, to Alice Oberli, who was born in Switzerland Nov. 29, 1887, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Reber) Oberli. natives of that country who still reside there. Mr. and Mrs. Badertscher have one child, Gertrude E., born June 6, 1919. The family attends the Swiss church.

Otto Badertscher, of the firm of Badertscher Brothers, cheese manufac¬ turers, owners of the Dobie Cheese Factory in Dobie Village; the Oak Grove Cheese Factory in section 15, Oak Grove Township; and the Long Lake Road Cheese Factory in section 15, Oak Grove Township, is of that new type of cheese makers, to whom the manufacture of dairy products is an exact science. He is familiar with every department of dairying from the selection and breeding of cattle up to marketing cheese and butter, and he keeps thoroughly abreast of all new developments. He is liked by all with whom he has deal- ings, he is an enthusiast in his work and he has confidence in its limitless opportunities in the future. He has already done much in life and and is on the road to still greater success. He was born in Switzerland, July 27, 1890, the son of Christ and Anna (Beer) Badertscher, substantial natives of that country, the former of whom died Dec. 10, 1912, and the latter of whom is still living there. In the family there were eight children: Christ, Fred, John, Otto, Rose, Sophia, Berthia and Elizabeth, all of whom are living in Switzer¬ land except John and Otto. Otto was reared in his native land and was familiar with the cheese industry from early boyhood, starting work in that line as soon as he was of sufficient age. In due time he entered the Bern Dairy School, one of the best in the world, and thoroughly studied under capable instructors. He graduated in 1914, and immediately came to America, joining his brother, John, in Stevenson County, Ill., where he was employed in the Badler Cheese Factory at Orangeville. In 1918 he and his brother came to Barron County. They built at once the factory at Dobie, which was burned and rebuilt in 1920. In 1920 they purchased a factory in section 15, Oak Grove Township, and in 1918 they built the one on the Long Lake Road in section 15, Oak Grove Township. Otto Badertscher personally has charge of the factory in section 15, which has an average daily summer output of from 2,500 to 3,000 pounds, and an average daily winter output of 800 pounds. Mr. Badertscher was married March 19, 1920, to Johanna Gradel, who was born in Switzerland, daughter of Godfrey and Elisa (Bachler) Gradel.

John A. Wold, a well liked farmer who is operating his good farm of 61 acres in Section 5, West, Maple Grove Township, is a native of this state, born June 25, 1886, in Trempealeau County, son of Andrew and Ingelberg (Hanson) Wold, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1880 and farmed in Trempealeau County until 1910 when they came to Barron County and purchased their present farm in Dover Township. John A. received his educa¬ tion in the public schools of his native county, came to Barron County with his parents, and remained with them until 1913. Then for several years he operated rented farms in this county. He bought his present place in 1919. He carries on mixed farming and dairying, and is experimenting with tobacco, with which he has had considerable success. Mr. Wold was married June 24, 1913, to Gena Hanson, daughter of Engvold and Engerberg Lee, natives of Norway, who now reside in Dovre Township, this county, where they are respected farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Wold have three children: Inez, born July 24, 1915; Arnold, born June 19, 1917, and Helen, born Nov. 24, 1918.

Hans Carlson, a worthy and estimable farmer, owning 170 acres in Sec¬ tions 7 and 18, East, Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway June 4, 1850, son of Carl and Mary (Eversdater) Helgerson, both of whom died in the old country. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native land and was nearly thirty years of age when he came to this country in 1879. He worked for a while in Green County, and then came to Barron County where he bought 65 acres in Dallas Township, where he did some clearing, fixed up the house, built a log barn, and farmed for eight years. In 1888 he bought his present place. Here he cleared about 90 acres, built a set of buildings and fences, and brought the place to a good stage of cultivation. He now, like his neighbors, carries on general farming and dairying. Mr. Carlson was married April 5, 1887, to Mrs. Betsy Tollefson, widow of Knut Tollefson by whom she had one son, Torval, born May 22, 1884, now of Detroit, Mich., and this union has been blessed with seven children: Gena, who was born Nov. 11, 1888, is the wife of Louis Erickson, of Minneapolis. Mary, who was born April 8, 1891, is the wife of Eric Lundmark, of Minneapolis. Emma, who was born Feb. 18, 1894, is also in Minneapolis. Helga, born March 16, 1897; Carl, born May 28, 1899; Bennie, born March 9, 1902, and Victor, born Nov. 13, 1904, are all at home. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Frank Mullen, a worthy and hardworking man, whose early career is a part of the history of the development of Oak Grove Township, came to Sec- tion 22 in 1871, and thereafter had much to do with the upbuilding of this region. He built himself a cabin of logs in the woods, with a straw shed for his animals, and the next year brought his bride to the place. Some of his furniture was made from trees cut on the place and the household equipment and farming tools were few indeed. For a number of years he worked in the lumber woods in the winter and on the river drives in the spring to get a little money with which to support his family while the farm was being made profitable. His wife stayed in the little cabin, looking after the place and caring for the children. In time Mr. Mullen became a "cookee" on lumber drives, assisted, as soon as they became old enough, by his sons, John and Michael. As a pioneer in the wilderness he underwent many interesting experiences. He often brought provisions on his back from far away Menomonie or Chippewa Falls. In the summers he worked early and late to develop his farm. When he first came here there were no roads. The path to his homestead was an old Indian trail which the savages had trodden for genera¬ tions. Mr. Mullen realized that if the country was ever to develop that there must be better means of transportation and communication. He, therefore, became an advocate of good roads, and not only did he constantly encourage his neighbors along that line, but he also cut through many roads with his own hands. When he started farming his domestic animals consisted of a yoke of oxen and one cow. His wife had a spinning wheel, and on this she spun yarn with which to knit socks and mittens for the family. The toil, the labor, the hard work, the sacrifices, the lack of comforts, and the heart breaking dis¬ couragements of those days are hard for the present generation to realize. But they had strength and courage, and in time their efforts resulted, not only in the building up of a good place for themselves, but also in the development of the neighborhood. The Mullen home was always open to all. It was the center of many of the social events of the neighborhood, some of the settlers were invited to live there while they were getting their own places started, no traveler was ever refused hospitality, and in times of misfortune and illness in the neighborhood, Mrs. Mullen was an angel of mercy. Aside from being a leader in material things, Mr. Mullen was deeply interested in church affairs. He helped to establish the Church of Our Lady of Lords at Dobie and continued loyal and unswerving in his support. After a long and useful life he died Jan. 28, 1918, at the good old age of 82 years. His good wife died Feb. 1, 1910, at the age of 68 years. Frank Mullen was born in Armouth, in northern Ire¬ land, Dec. 15, 1836, the son of Michael Mullen and his good wife. The family came to Canada in 1870, and it was a year later that the subject of this sketch came to Barron County. He was married June 11, 1872, to Margaret McGough, who was born in Canada, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McGough, natives of Ireland. She died in Barron County in 1909 at the age of 68 yeara Mr. and Mrs. Mullen had four children. Michael farms in Oak Grove Town¬ ship, this county, on part of the old homestead. John farms on the old home¬ stead. Bridget Ann is the wife of Thomas Dorsey, of Oak Grove Township. Hannah is the wife of Louis Napolean Forrest, of Campia, in this county.

John Mullen, an enterprising and prosperous farmer of Section 22, Oak Grove Township, is one of the most popular men in his community. He has lived here all his life, and his record through all these years has been without blemish. He is a hard working man, he believes in helping in every good cause, and, like his father before him, has done much in the development of this vicinity. Born in the county when it was little more than a wilderness, he is naturally interested in the story of its beginnings and progress, and he is especially proud of the part which his parents took in its upbuilding. He first saw the light of day on the place where he still lives Jan. 23, 1875, the son of Frank and Margaret (McGough) Mullen, the early settlers. He was reared on the homestead and attended school as the neighborhood then afforded. He was in his early teens when he was first taken on logging drives to help his father in cooking for the crew, and thereafter he was employed in the woods for several years, logging in the winter and working on the river drives in the spring. In the meantime he helped his father on the home place. In 1918 he took over 80 acres of the farm, including the home site. He has fixed up the buildings and has further developed the place. Here he success¬ fully carries on general farming and dairying. He is a popular and repre¬ sentative citizen. Mr. Mullen greatly honors his parents, and has made possible the appearance of their portrait as one of the illustrations of this work. He was married at Dobie, in this township, June 24, 1903, by Rev. Father A. P. Bourbe, to Rosanna Forrest, who was born on the homestead of her parents, Camille and Mary Ann (Armond) Forrest, Section 6, Doyle Town¬ ship, this county, May 15, 1882.

Charles R. Chambers, Section 32, West, Maple Grove Township, was born in Emmet County, Iowa, Nov. 17, 1874, son of Dudley and Mettie (Goff) Chambers, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and New York state. They came to Barron County with their sons, Charles R. and Fred, in 1896, and here spent the remainder of their lives, the father dying in 1919 and the mother in 1905. Charles R. was reared in his native county, was educated there and devoted his early life to farm work. When the family came to Barron County in 1896 he and his brother purchased 80 acres in Section 31, West, Maple Grove Township, moved a house onto the farm, built a log barn, cleared a part of the land, and made a number of other improvements. In 1898 he sold his interest to his brother and took up work in the woods in Sawyer County, this state. He came back to Maple Grove Township in the spring of 1900 and bought 80 acres in Section 31, West. Of the 45 acres which he cleared, he broke 35 acres, erected a set of buildings and constructed suitable fences. In the fall of 1917 he sold and purchased his present place of 80 acres. He renovated the buildings standing thereon, and built a machine shed and milk house. Here he now successfully conducts general farming and dairying. He is a member of the school board of his district, and his fraternal relations are with the Odd Fellows. Mr. Chambers was married March 28, 1898. to Mary Coon, daughter of Rufus and Susan (Tio) Coon, natives respectively of New York state and Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Coon came to Barron County in 1881 and settled in Maple Grove Township where they farmed until 1903 when they moved to Hillsdale village. Mrs. Coon died there April 2, 1917, and Mr. Coon moved to Barton, in this state, where he now resides. In the Coon family there are three children, Cora, Myron and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Cham¬ bers are the parents of five children: Nora L. was born March 7, 1900, mar¬ ried Rollo Skimmerhorn of St. Paul; Mabel was born June 6, 1901, and is now Mrs. Raymond Brownlee, of Barron; Bernard F. was born April 20, 1903; Benjamin D. was born March 20, 1907, and Gladys I. was born Nov. 17, 1909.

Fred E. Ellis, section 33, West, Maple Grove Township, was born in Men¬ tone, Indiana, Feb. 3, 1884, son of John and Frances (Dormeyer) Ellis, now of Hillsdale. He received his education in the public schools of Chicago and was for several years employed in that city. In 1902 he accompanied his father to Barron County, and was by him employed here until 1906. That year he purchased from his father 80 acres in section 34, West, Maple Grove Town¬ ship, which he cleared, and to some extent improved. After two years he traded this tract for a piece of property in Richmond, Virginia, and moved there. In 1910 he came back to Barron County and purchased 40 acres in section 33, West, Maple Grove Township. To this he later added 40 acres more in the same section. He repaired the house, built a new barn, silo and out¬ buildings, and cleared and broke additional acreage. Here he now success¬ fully carries on general farming and dairying. Fraternally he associates with the Odd Fellows. Mr. Ellis was married Aug. 12, 1906, to Jennie Skinner, daughter of Albert and Helen (Penny) Skinner, for many years of Barron County, the father dying in 1902 and the mother is now living in Superior, Wisconsin. In the Skinner family there were nine children: Emma, Jennie, Marvin, Martin, Milton, Marshall, Merlin, Lela and Clement. Mr. and Mrs.

Ellis have one son, Elbert E., born May 21, 1907, who is doing well with his studies in the public schools. The family faith is that of the Christian church.

Andrew Greenwold, a representative farmer of section 20, East, Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway Jan. 27, 1883, son of Martinus and Nickolena (Nelson) Greenwold, being one of their large family of nine sturdy children. He was reared and educated in Norway and there grew to manhood. He left the land of his birth and boyhood Sept. 15, 1903, and after reaching America located at Beloit, in Rock County, this state. From there he went to Rusk County, also in this state, and located on a piece of land near Lady¬ smith. From there in 1910 he came to Barron County and rented a farm near Hillsdale. Then he rented a farm west of Barron. In 1917 he bought a farm of eighty acres in section 12, West, Maple Grove Township. Three years later he sold and bought 80 acres in section 22, Chetek Township. There he im¬ proved a good place. In 1920 he sold that place at a good figure and acquired his present farm, to which he is now devoting his attention. He carries on general farming and stock raising and has a fine herd of Guernsey cattle. He is active in the Guernsey Breeders' Association and is a stockholder in the Co-operative Mercantile Co. of Chetek. Mr. Greenwold was married in Norway on March 13, 1901, to Agnes Knutson, and one child, Martin, was born there Dec. 29, 1902. Seven children: Milton, Nellie, Myrtle, Esther (deceased), Ruth, Alfred and Rjalmer, were born in Barron County.

Frank Heinze, for many years a prominent and influential citizen, now deceased, was of an excellent type of manhood, worked hard for the develop¬ ment of this part of the county and at his death left an honored memory. He was in the forefront of every public move, he was always willing to help in any way possible in the progress of the town, and his neighbors and friends always found him generous whenever the need arose. His career is inter¬ woven in the warp and woof of the town's story. He served with credit as a member of the town board for about eight years, and did excellent work on the school board of his district for several terms. In his death Sept. 18, 1912, his family lost a loving husband and indulgent father, his friends lost a good neighbor and companion, the township lost a valuable citizen, and the county lost a good man. He was born in Austria and came to the United States in 1866. In La Crosse, Wis., he married Anna Puhl, also a native of Austria, and for nearly twenty years they farmed near that place. In 1886 they moved to a farm near Bloomer, Wis., where they farmed nine years. They came to Barron County in 1894 and purchased 80 acres in section 18, Oak Grove Town¬ ship. For a while Mr. Heinze was employed as section foreman on the Omaha line, and lived in the section shanty while he devoted his spare time to getting up a log house for himself and his family. Later this log cabin gave place to a good set of substantial buildings. He broke 60 acres of the land and made general improvements. On this place he successfully carried on general farm¬ ing until his death. For several years he operated the sawmill at Haugen. He was also one of those who helped build the highway from Haugen to Rice Lake. Fraternally he was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Bloomer, and a member of the Catholic church. Mr. and Mrs. Heinze were the parents of eight children: Hugh, Emma, Louisa, Anna, Henry, Bertha, Lena and Frank (deceased). Mrs. Heinze, the mother, still lives on the old place. -

Henry Heinze, energetic and prosperous farmer, business man, public official, and soldier of the World War, was born on a farm at Bloomer, Wis., March 26, 1887, son of Frank and Anna (Puhl) Heinze, who brought him to this county in 1894. He attended district school here and as a young man worked on the home farm, spent his falls in the wheat fields of the Dakotas harvesting and threshing, and worked on the roads in Oak Grove Township. When his father died he purchased the rights of the other heirs and now operates the place successfully carrying on general farming and dairying. For several years he was in business in Haugen. At one time he bought and shipped stock, potatoes, cordwood, hay, grain and other farm produce. He also operated a livery barn and dray line and handled the local agency for the Ford cars in connection therewith. As a business man he was active in village affairs and was made treasurer of the Haugen Commercial Club, in which position he is still serving. His business holdings include stock in the Haugen State Bank. In the township he has been a member of the board of supervisors for two years. He was inducted into the United States service July 23, 1918, and trained with the 134th Infantry, 86th Division, at Camp Grant. After arriving in France on Sept. 21, 1918, he was transferred to the 110th Infantry, 78th Division. He was returned to the States in June, 1919, and was discharged June 19 at Camp Grant. He is a member of the American Legion and also of the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Heinze was married July 8, 1919, to Margaret Votruba, who was born June 21, 1898, at Menomonie, Wis., daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Forest) Votruba, natives of Austria, who now live in Washburn County, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Heinze have one son, Robert, born April 11, 1920.

Bohmil Stodola, now deceased, for some ten years a resident of this county, was born in Bohemia, and was there reared and educated. There he married Anna Svoboda, the daughter of a neighbor. They came to America in 1881, bringing their family. After due deliberation they settled near Clarkson, Colfax County, Nebraska, where they farmed for several years, and where the rest of their children were born. In 1896 they came to Barron County and bought 160 acres in section 20, Oak Grove Township. He erected a set of buildings, cleared nearly the entire tract, and developed a well improved farm. He died July 12, 1906. Mrs. Anna Stodola now resides with her son, Adolph J., who after his father's death purchased eighty acres of the farm, which he subsequently sold and now lives on a farm of forty acres in section 9, Oak Grove. The other eighty acres of the old home farm were bought by another son, Ludvik. In the family there were eight children: Bohmil, Anna, Edward, Emma, Joseph, Ludvik, Adolph and Lewis.

Adolph J. Stodola, who is successfully farming in section 9, Oak Grove Township, was born in Colfax County, Nebraska, Dec. 20, 1890, son of Bohmil and Anna (Svoboda) Stodola, natives of Bohemia. He came to this county with his parents and attended school at Haugen. He learned farming with his father, gradually assumed more and more responsibilities of the home place, and when he became of age took over its management. After his father's death in 1906 he bought eighty acres of it, which he later sold, and in 1918 purchased his present farm of forty acres in section 9, Oak Grove Township. He has improved the buildings, cleared and stumped several additional acres, repaired the fences, and purchased new equipment. He now successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is favorably regarded by all who know him and he and his family are in excellent standing in the community. Mr. Stodola was married June 2, 1915, to Caroline Posta, born in Allegheny, Penn., daughter of Anton and Caroline (Herbolt) Posta, now residing in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Stodola have five children: Albert P., Adolph A., Evelyn C., Irene and Theodore W.

Ludvik R Stodola, who owns the home place of 80 acres in section 20, Oak Grove Township, was born in Colfax County, Nebraska, July 28, 1888, the son of Bohmil and Anna (Svoboda) Stodola, natives of Bohemia. He came to Barron County with his parents and attended school at Haugen. For some years he worked with his father and brothers. In 1911 he took possession of one half of the home farm of 160 acres in section 20. Here, as his prosperity has increased, he has made many improvements. In 1915 he built a barn 26 by 60 feet, with 16-foot leans on both sides, and furnished with full Libby equipment. In 1918 he put up a machine shed 26 by 150 feet. In 1920 he erected a silo. In 1921 he constructed a sightly modern home. His place is thus as good a one as is to be found in the neighborhood. He carries on general farming and dairying, and has a herd of Brown Swiss cattle headed by full blooded sires. He is an excellent citizen in every respect, and is doing his full duty in life as he sees it. Mr. Stodola was married June 22, 1915, to Mary

Mazel, widow of Wencil Prucha, and born Dec. 26, 1884, in Webster County, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Hubacek) Mazel. Mr. and Mrs. Stodola have two children : Anna, born Sept. 4, 1917 ; and William, born Aug. 4, 1919. Mrs. Stodola has three children: Wencil Prucha, born March 24, 1904; Frank Prucha, born Sept. 11, 1905; and Mary Prucha, born Dec. 21, 1908.

Joseph Folz, a prosperous farmer of Maple Grove Township, has owned his present farm of 160 acres in section 11, West, since 1911. He has cleared forty acres and broke eleven, and has made general improvements, including a good barn 34 by 80 feet, erected in 1919, and a silo, granary and outbuildings. He has also put up fences, and is gradually bringing the farm to a high stage of improvement and fertility. Like his neighbors he carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying. He was born Feb. 24, 1880, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Mathew and Margaret Folz, natives of Germany, who came to America in the sixties and farmed for many years in West Bend, until moving to Marshal, Wis., where the father still lives, the mother having died Feb. 30, 1915. They were the parents of fourteen children, of whom eleven are living. Joseph was reared to farm work and was educated in the district schools. He came to Barron County in 1902 and rented different farms until he purchased his present place. Mr. Folz was married May 25, 1915, to Lizzie Petrie, daugh¬ ter of Mathew and Mary (Bining) Petrie, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties and settled in Brown County, this state, later moving to Morton County, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Folz are the parents of four children: Leslie L. was born April 24, 1916; Wilmer M. was born June 14, 1917; Orleen A. was born April 9, 1919; and Laverne F. was born July 14, 1920. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic church.

Nels P. Hanson, a respected and substantial citizen, who was a resident of this state for over 45 years, spent his last years in this county, and during his short residence here was held in the highest regard by all who knew him. He was born in Norway June 4, 1851, son of Hans and Kari (Skrepen) Hanson, both of whom spent the span of their years in Norway. He was educated in his native land, and in 1871 came to this country. He spent several years in Dunn County and St. Croix County, both in this state, went to Polk County, also in this state, in 1880, and in 1883 took a homestead of 80 acres in that county, which he cleared, broke and developed, erecting thereon a good set of buildings and carrying on general farming and dairying. In 1905 he sold out, and took a homestead in Bayfield County, this state, which he likewise broke and developed, erected a set of buildings, and farmed for some ten years. In 1915 he came to Barron County and settled near Cumberland, where he died Feb. 2, 1917. Mr. Hanson was married July 18, 1881, to Carrie

Norway, who came to America in the early seventies, settling first in Pierce County, this state, and later moving to a farm near Clayton, in Polk County, this state, where the father died April 22, 1909, since which time the mother has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Nels P. Hanson. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson had twelve children: Gusta C. was born Aug. 31, 1882, and is now Mrs. Anton Holman. Albert H. was born Oct. 30, 1884, and is now at Eau was born Nov. 4, 1888, and is now Mrs. Charles Eckholm. Lora A. was born May 1, 1891, and died Sept. 11, 1894. Hilda was born April 22, 1894, and is now Mrs. Oscar Olson. A. Leonard was born Nov. 2, 1896. Melvin was born April 27, 1899. Elmer was born May 7, 1901. Richard was born Dec. 27, 1903. Conrad was born Jan. 12, 1905. Ellem M. was born Sept. 10, 1911. Hans is a veteran of the World War. He was inducted into the United States service Aug. 14, 1918, was assigned to the 41st Company, Group 4, M. T. D., and served until discharged Jan. 1, 1919. In 1916, Hans, A. Leonard and Melvin bought 80 acres in Section 13, West, Maple Grove Township, remodelled the house, erected a silo and machine shed, made other improvements, and now carry on general farming and dairying under the name of the Hanson Brothers. They have given the place the name of the Elms Stock Farm. They are well known young men, are well liked in the community, and are building up an excellent place. The active managers are A. Leonard and Melvin.

John J. Hopman, a prominent farmer of Section 17, Oak Grove Township, was born in Libertyville, Ill., March 17, 1882, the son of John and Johanna (Brownberg) Hopman, natives of Holland, who came to America in the early seventies. Having settled in Illinois they farmed there until 1888 when they moved to Renville County, Minnesota, and there farmed the remainder of their lives, the father dying Feb. 10, 1919, and the mother June 6, 1913. In the family there were nine children: Anna, Henry, Mary, Elizabeth, Jennie (deceased), Della, Bertha (deceased), John J. and James. John J. was a small child when the family moved to Renville County and there he was reared and educated. He worked with his father until 1906 and then rented a farm. In 1911 he bought 200 acres in Bird Island Township, in that county. There he successfully farmed for four years. He was one of the leaders in public affairs, and served for several terms as one of the supervisors of that town¬ ship. In 1916 he came to Barron County and bought 160 acres, which con¬ stitutes his present farm. He stumped 60 acres, put up fences and improved and developed the land. In 1910 he built a sightly ten-room house, built a machine shed and silo, repaired the granary and fixed up the barn. He carries on mixed farming and dairying. He is well liked by all who know him, and is now serving acceptably as constable of his township. Mr. Hopman was married Sept. 25, 1906, to Helena Rauenhorst, who was born in Walnut Town¬ ship, Faribault County, Minnesota, Aug. 1, 1884, daughter of Theodore and Francis (Koonze) Rauenhorst. This union has been blessed with five chil¬ dren: Levina, born Dec. 16, 1908; Marie, born May 8, 1910; Marsellia, born April 26, 1912; Leona, born Nov. 24, 1916, and Bernard, born Feb. 6, 1919. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Anthony Shimon, now deceased, was a hard working, substantial citizen, who developed a good farm in Oak Grove Township and found time likewise to do general carpenter work for his neighbors. He was a good citizen, a kind husband, and an indulgent father, and in his religious obligations a faithful Catholic. He took the greatest pride in his family, gave the older ones a good start in life, and was looking pleasantly forward to the future of the others at the time of his death. He was born in Prague, Bohemia, May 27, 1859, and was brought to America by his parents, John and Catherine Shimon, who settled on a farm in Manitowoc County, this state, where they farmed for the remainder of their lives. As he grew up he farmed with his parents and also worked in lumber camps. In 1885 he bought 80 acres of timber land in Manitowoc County, on which a few small buildings had been erected. He remodelled the buildings and erected others, cleared 60 acres of land, and successfully carried on general farming while making general improvements. In 1900 he sold out and came to Barron County where he bought 166 acres in Section 35, Oak Grove Township, to which he later added 35 acres more. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared some of the land, and there success¬ fully carried on general farming and dairying until his death April 3, 1916. Since that time the farm has been conducted along the same general lines by his widow and the sons. Mr. Shimon was married Nov. 18, 1885, to Katherine Schimanek, who was born Nov. 1, 1865, in Manitowoc County. Mr. and Mrs. Shimon became the parents of sixteen children, namely : Mary, Adolph, Anton, Emma, Julia, Sophia, Joseph, Charles, Agnes, Frank, Victor, Anna, Edward, Ludmilla, Benjamin and Martha. Of these children, Adolph is now on the home farm;. Mary lives in Rice Lake, this county; Anton is in Phoenix, Ariz.; Emma lives at Rice Lake; Julia is at home; Sophia is the wife of Joseph Meyer of Eau Clair, Wis.; Joseph died at the age of ten years in August, 1904; Agnes is the wife of Henry Meyer of Minneapolis, Minn. Charles and Frank have World War records. Charles was inducted into the United States service Sept. 19, 1917. He trained at Camp Grant with Company F, 341st Infan- try, and was afterward assigned to the supply company of the same regi¬ ment. He sailed for France September 9, 1918, on the steamer "Elpenor," landed at Liverpool, England, Sept. 21, 1918, and was sent to France soon afterward. He was transferred to Divisional Company 1, in the same division. He returned to the States in the summer of 1919 and was discharged at Camp Grant Aug. 11, 1919. Frank volunteered April 29, 1917, and was sent to Great Lakes, Ill., where he trained for seven months. He was then sent to the Atlantic coast, was on the training ship "Wolverine" for two weeks, and was then sent to Norfolk, Va. At Philadelphia he boarded the "Oklahoma." After seven months on that boat he boarded the "New Mexico" in New York harbor, and then sailed the Atlantic coast as far south as Virginia and as far north as Maine. Jan. 15, 1919, he reached Brest, France, and came back to the United States on the "New Mexico" as consort to the "George Washing¬ ton," which brought President Wilson back to the United States. Later he was sent to the Canal Zone, patrolled the Pacific Ocean and later was returned to Great Lakes where he was discharged Oct. 10, 1919.

John Jancisin, a solid and substantial citizen of Section 6, Oak Grove Township, now deceased, was an earnest, hard working, industrious man, who did his duty in life as he saw it and maintained an excellent reputation for probity and worth. He was born in Austria Dec. 8, 1863, the son of John and Barbara (Shedlock) Jancisin. He was reared in his native land, attended the government schools there, and became a farmer. In 1888 he came to the United States and for many years was employed in the mines in upper Michi¬ gan. He still retained his fondness for farming, however. So in 1905 he bought 160 acres in Section 6, Oak Grove Township. To this tract he moved in 1909. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared about 40 acres, and carried on nyxed farming and dairying. His career was cut short by his death Oct. 7, 1916. Since that time the sons, James and Anton, operate the farm for their mother. These young men are active, energetic youths who understand their business thoroughly, are among the most popular of the younger people of the community, and have an interesting future ahead of them. Mr. Jancisin was married Feb. 18, 1886, to Elizabeth Krawich, who was born in Austria June 24, 1866, the daughter of Matt and Anna Krawich, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jancisin had six children. William was born Feb. 18, 1889, and is now in Virginia, Minn. John was born Nov. 6, 1890, and lives in Rice Lake. Rose was born March 5, 1897, and helps her mother at home. James waB born April 4, 1902, and Anton, June 12, 1903. Since their father's death they have erected a modern barn, 36 by 90 feet, furnished with Libby barn equipment. Rudolph was born Dec. 8, 1906. He is a bright boy who is doing well with his studies and helping out at home when he can.

Clarence M. Roseth, a well-to-do farmer of Sections 5 and 6, Oak Grove Township, was born in Norway March 8, 1865, the son of Martin and Carrie (Lee) Roseth, who spent the span of their years in that country. He was reared and educated in his native land and became a farm helper. In 1884 he came to America and, after landing at Quebec, came directly to St. Paul, Minn., from which place he later went to Madison, Wis. Then he went to Blanchardville, in Fayette County, Wis., and there learned the plumbing and tinsmith trade. In 1899 he came to Rice Lake and for a short time worked at his trade. Then he bought 160 acres in Section 9, Rice Lake Township, which he conducted while still working at his trade. In 1907 he sold the farm and bought 210 acres in Sections 5 and 6, Oak Grove Township. To this farm he has since devoted his entire attention. He has put up a good set of build¬ ings, has constructed fences, and cleared 80 acres of the land. Here he suc¬ cessfully carries on general farming and dairying. His herd is of graded Holsteins, with a full blooded sire at the head. Mr. Roseth is a believer in education, and for six years has been a member of the school board of Dis¬ trict 4. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Roseth was married at Blanchardville, Wis., Oct. 9, 1891, to Caroline Johnson, who was born in that place Jan. 27, 1873, the daughter of John and Anna (Gorden) Johnson. Her parents were born in Norway, came to America as children, and spent their lives in Blanchardville, the father dying in 1915 and the mother in 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Roseth have four children: John M., Alma, Clifford and Morris. John M. was born July 4, 1892. He is a veteran of the World War, having served nine months in France with the 316th Field Hospital of the 304th Sanitary Train. He was inducted into the United States service July 23, 1918, trained at Camp Georgia, Greenleaf, Ga., and was dis¬ charged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., June 14, 1919. Alma was born Jan. 11, 1898, and is the wife of Edward Wick, of Washburn County. Clifford was born Oct. 9, 1899, and died Dec. 15, 1918. Morris was born May 15, 1909.

Joseph Dvorak, general farmer, former wagon maker and business man, has good pla&e in Oak Grove Township, whose buildings and general improve¬ ments bespeak the thrift and success of the owner. He is a native of this state, born in Manitowoc County Dec. 8, 1876, son of Joseph and Mary Dvorak, natives of Bohemia, who came to Wisconsin in the seventies and farmed in Manitowoc County the remainder of their lives. Joseph was reared in his native county and for a time helped his father at farm work. In 1892 he started to learn the wagon making trade at Manitowoc and worked there for several years. He came to Barron in 1899 and opened a wagon shop at Dobie, in Oak Grove Township. In 1901 he engaged in the refreshment busi¬ ness there. He went to Rice Lake in 1903 and there opened a wagon shop. Four years later, in 1907, he purchased 40 acres in Section 24, Oak Grove Township, cleared 30 acres, and erected a sightly house and suitable out¬ buildings. In 1919 he added 40 acres more in the same township. He is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying, and has a satisfactory herd of mixed cattle. Mr. Dvorak was married Oct. 29, 1901, to Elizabeth Frolik, who was born Dec. 23, 1879, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, daugh¬ ter of Frank and Barbara (Wagner) Frolik. Mr. and Mrs. Dvorak are the parents of three children: Victor, born Oct. 13, 1903, and died Feb. 17, 1920; Lydia, born June 14, 1906, and Clarence, born Oct. 11, 1911. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Thomas Dorcy, an early settler, was born in Canada, and there married Anna White, also a native of that country. They came to the United States in 1877 and located in East Saginaw, Mich., where he was employed for several years. In 1883 they came to Barron County and bought 40 acres in Section 27, Oak Grove Township. Conditions were still wild and times were hard. He cleared a small tract, erected a log house and crude sheds, planted small crops, kept a few cows and chickens and managed to get along as best he could by earning a little money now and then working at lumbering winter times. He and his family endured many hardships; there were almost no comforts and the bare necessities were sometimes scarce. But they labored together and in time acquired prosperity. Nearly all the land was cleared, better buildings were erected, and a good farm was developed. He died May 9, 1909. The wife now lives with her son, John J., aged 86 years. There was one other son in the family, Thomas P.

John J. Dorcy, one of the enterprising and popular farmers of Oak Grove Township, was born in Canada April 9, 1872, the son of Thomas and Anna (White) Dorcy, who brought him to East Saginaw, Mich., in 1877 and to Oak Grove Township, this county, in 1883. He was even at that time able to be of assistance to his parents in clearing up and developing the farm. He com¬ pleted his schooling in the schoolhouse of District 4. In 1896 he and his brother, Thomas P., purchased 140 acres in the home section, and this they operated jointly together with the 40 acres of the home farm. After success¬ fully working together for several years they divided the land in 1904. John J. now has 100 acres, well improved, on which he has erected a sightly and adequate set of buildings. The house is modern, the barn has the Star barn fixtures, and the other structures are well in keeping. Mr. Dprcy carries on general fanning and dairying and has a fine herd of Holsteins, headed by full blooded sires. He has borne an excellent reputation from boyhood up and stands well as a citizen and as a farmer. Mr. Dorcy was married July 1, 1902, to Fidelia Deruso, born Sept. 6, 1882, in Canada, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philman Deruso, natives of Canada, of French descent, who came to the United States in 1886 and purchased 120 acres in Rice Lake Township, this county, where they farmed the remainder of their lives, the father dying in October, 1896, and the mother, Sept. 3, 1902. In the family were eight chil¬ dren: Rose, Exzilla, Edward, Napoleon, Fidelia, Millie (deceased), Edmond (deceased), and John (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Dorcy have four interesting children: Raymond, born May 22, 1904; Harvey, Sept. 28, 1905; Isabella, Dec. 15, 1906; and Edgar, Sept. 25, 1914. %

Frank P. Roubal, influential official of Oak Grove Township, prosperous and successful farmer, and president of the Campia Equity Exchange Co., which owns the potato warehouse at Campia, has been in this county nearly twenty years. He has been supervisor of the township two years, is a stock¬ holder in the Brill Creamery Co. at Brill, and belongs to the Knights of Co¬ lumbus. He was born in Manitowoc County, Wis., Jan. 23, 1879, son of Frank and Mary (Sour) Roubal, natives of Bohemia, who came to America when they were children, were married in Manitowoc County, and there farmed for many years. The mother still lives in that county and the father in Rice Lake. In the family there were seven children: Barbara, Mary, Emma, Anna, John, James and Frank P. Frank P. attended school as a small boy, but started out for himself when he was about ten years old. As a youth and young man he worked at and about his birthplace. In 1901 he came to Barron County and the next year bought 70 acres, forty of which was in Oak Grove Township and 30 in Cedar Lake Township. He repaired some of the buildings, cleared some of the land, and there carried on general farming for eight years. In 1910 he sold out and purchased 80 acres in section 36, Oak Grove Township, where he still resides. To the development of this place he has since given his attention. He renovated and repaired the buildings, he has improved the land, and in 1916 he built a modern house and moved the barns and other buildings. Among his modern equipment may be mentioned the Matthews Lighting system. He carries on general farming and has a good herd of Holsteins headed by a full blooded sire. He was president two years of the Rice Lake Cattle Ship¬ ping Association, of which he is now a director. Mr. Roubal was married May 22, 1891, to Mary Svacina, born Sept. 28, 1879, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Rouse) Svacina, who now live in Rice Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Roubal have eight children: Frank, born Feb. 9, 1902; Joseph, born Aug. 23, 1903; Mary, born Aug. 11, 1905, who died July 15, 1912; John, born March 27, 1910; Anna, born April 3, 1913; Catherine, born March 28, 1915; Raymond, born Jan. 26, 1918; and Lillian, born March 7, 1920.

Owen McGeough, one of the early settlers of Oak Grove Township, was born in Ireland, and came to Upper Canada as a young man. Here he received a taste of pioneer life as he helped to clear two different farms for farmers there. He reached the States May 22, 1871, and shortly afterward took a homestead of 120 acres in section 10, Oak Grove Township. His previous experience stood him in good stead in breaking this farm. Like the other pioneers he underwent many hardships and had much to contend with. Farm¬ ing among the stumps was not profitable, and for some time did not even produce a living for his family, so he was forced to work on farms and in the woods for others in order to get a little cash for immediate needs. But he and his family persevered in spite of hardships. He died June 8, 1885, and his wife, Bridget Kennedy, a native of Canada, was left to carry on his un¬ finished work with the aid of the children. After a long and useful life she died May 18, 1900. In the family there were ten children, namely: John, Mary, Margaret, Michael, Peter, Bernard, Bridget, Patrick, James and Thomas, of whom the six first mentioned, as well as Thomas, are now deceased.

Patrick McGeough, who has farmed in Oak Grove Township since early manhood, is one of the well-to-do men of the township, and his intelligent effort and well-directed hard work has resulted in success. He was born in Upper Canada March 7, 1861, son of Owen and Bridget (Kennedy) McGeough, who brought him to Barron County when he was eleven years of age. He attended school for a while and worked with his parents, helping them to develop a farm from the wilderness. As a young man he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., working for them in the woods in the winter time and engaging in farm work in the summer time. In 1887 he purchased 160 acres of railroad land in section 11, Oak Grove Township, to the development and operating of which he has since devoted his attention. He has cleared 80 acres, erected a good set of buildings, including a good silo built in 1920, and made many other improvements. He carries on mixed farming and dairying and has a herd of graded Holsteins. He is a stockholder in the Brill Creamery Co. at Brill. Mr. McGeough was married April 17, 1893, to Rosie Cosgrove, a most worthy woman, who was born in Benton, Wis., and died Feb. 16, 1902. In the family there were three daughters: Mary, Rosella and Loretta. Mary was born March 12, 1894. After her mother's death she kept house for her father until her own death, March 30, 1920. Rosella was born April 3, 1895, and is the wife of Frank Drost, of this county. Loretta was born Aug. 23, 1900, and is now Mrs. Earl Bollman, of this county.

Thomas Parks, now deceased, was a well known figure in Barron County life for more than thirty years. He was one of the real leaders of the town¬ ship in which he lived, his judgment was always to be relied upon, and he was one of those thorough-going steady men upon whom rests the stability of agricultural life in the Northwest. In his home he was all that a husband and father should be, and his death was sincerely mourned. He was born June 6, 1842, in Burgess, Ontario, Canada, and was there reared and educated. In 1873 he came to the United States and settled in Pierce County, this state, where he bought 80 acres of land and carried on general farming. In 1881 he sold out and came to Barron County, where he took a homestead of 80 acres in section 13, Oak Grove Township, and devoted sixteen years to its develop¬ ment. He cleared 40 acres, erected a set of buildings and bought suitable equipment. In 1897 he sold out and purchased 240 acres in section 35, in the same township. There he cleared 120 acres of land. He put up a good set of buildings, which, when they were destroyed, he replaced with another set. He was at the height of a successful career when he died Aug. 19, 1913. He was a valued member of the county board, and also served for many years on the town board and on the school board of his district. Fraternally he was a member of the Catholic Knights. He and his family were communicants of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Parks was married Aug. 23, 1869, to Bridget Darcy, born Feb. 2, 1847, in Canada, daughter of Michael and Bridget (Donley) Darcy, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Parks have had four children : Andy, Thomas, George and Frank: The last mentioned died Feb. 13, 1918.

Hans W. Skinvik, a respected farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Township, came to Barron County in 1913, and for a year lived at Rice Lake. Then he bought his present farm of 40 acres. He has fixed up the house and other buildings, and erected a new barn and silo. He has also continued the clearing and breaking of the land. He here carries on general farming along modern lines. He is interested in all the affairs of the community, and for four years served as treasurer of the Hawthorne school district. As he is a man of superior attainments and a former teacher himself, his services in this ca¬ pacity were of much benefit to the district. Born in Norway June 19, 1861, he is the son of Peter and Anna (Larson) Skinvik, natives of that country, and both now deceased. He was graduated from the Training School at Volden, Norway, in 1878, and then taught school for two years. Subsequently he entered the high school at Christiania, Norway, and was graduated in 1881. With this experience he became a clerk in a furniture store at Christiania,

Norway, for ten years. In 1891 he came to America and after arriving at Superior, Wis., came to Washburn County, this state, and homesteaded 160 acres near Minong. There he developed a good farm, and there he remained for twenty-two years. He was one of the leading men of his community, exerted considerable influence in public affairs, and served for two years on the town board and twelve years was township clerk. In 1913 he sold out and came to Barron County. Mr. Skinvik was married Jan. 8, 1885, in Norway, to Anna Nelson, who was born in Denmark, Jan. 24, 1862, the daughter of Peter and Bodil Anderson, both natives of that country, and both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Skinvik are the parents of eight children: Peter, Olaf, Borghild, May, Eva, John, Effie and Vivian. Peter was born March 11, 1886, and is now in Augusta, Eau Claire County, this state. Olaf was born Dec. 15, 1888, and is now in Wilson, Oklahoma. Borghild was born Aug. 8, 1891, and is the wife of Herbert Jacoby, a farmer of Spooner, Wis. May was born May 2, 1894, and is the wife of Dr. Seth Medley, of Butler, Oklahoma. Eva was born March 4, 1897, and is the wife of William Philipson, of Barron, this county. John was born Aug. 8, 1902, and is at home. Effie was born Aug. 31, 1904, and is attending the Barron County Training School at Rice Lake. Vivian was born Sept. 3, 1907, and is attending the district school. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Richard G. Hocking, a modern farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Township, was born at Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1881, the son of Hugh and Millie (Willard) Hocking, natives respectively of England and Illinois. Hugh Hocking came to America as a boy with his parents in 1839 and located with them in Grant County, this state, where he remained for thirty years. As a young man he learned the trades of carpenter and wagon maker, voca¬ tions which he followed throughout his adult years. In 1869 he went to Wagner, South Dakota, and worked at his trade until 1916 when he took up his home with his son, the subject of this sketch. His wife died March 11, 1920. In the family there were ten children: Charles (deceased), Hugh (de¬ ceased), George (deceased), Nathan (deceasd), John, of Turtle Lake, this county; May, wife of Edward Hyde, of South Dakota; Olive, of Wagner, South Dakota; Richard G., of Oak Grove Township, this county; Theodore, of Lynch, Nebraska; and Frank, who lives with Richard G. Richard G. received his edu¬ cation in his native town, and has devoted his life to farming since early youth. From Iowa in 1900 he first came to Barron County. Later he went to South Dakota and in 1913 from that state to Nebraska, and rented a farm which he operated for five years. In 1918 he bought his present farm of eighty acres. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, his cattle being of the Holstein breed. Mr. Hocking was married April 16, 1904, to Lucille Guibord, born in Oak Grove, Barron County, in 1888, the daughter of Tusant Guibord. This union has been blessed with one child: Bernice, born Jan. 11, 1907.

Carl E. Westerland, an estimable farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Town¬ ship, was born in Finland Sept. 22, 1878, the son of Carl and Ella (Nordland) Westerland, also natives of that country, the former of whom died in 1886, and the latter of whom is still living there. In the family there were seven children: Carl E., of Oak Grove Township; Lena, wife of John Bergman, of Oak Grove Township; John, of Escanaba, Michigan; Sophia, of Sweden; Ilgot, of Finland; Helma, the wife of John Berg, of Brooklyn, New York; and Alfonse, of Sweden. Carl E., the oldest of the family, was reared in his native land and as a youth became a sailor, in which capacity he visited many of the principal ports of Northern Europe. He came to America in 1903 and located in Philadelphia, Penn., where he learned the carpenter's trade. In 1908 he went back to Finland for a short time, but in 1909 again came to America and worked in the mines in upper Michigan. He came to Barron County in 1910 and bought 40 acres in section 4, Oak Grove Township. Later he added forty more in the same section. For a while, in order to secure the funds necessary to improve his farm, he worked in the woods winters and in the summers did carpenter work in the neighborhood. In the meantime, he gradually developed his place. He cleared forty acres, put up fences, and erected a good set of buildings with his own hands. He now carries on general farming on a profitable scale, and does considerable dairying, having a good herd of mixed Holsteins. Mr. Westerland was married Nov. 27, 1904, to Olga Johnson, who was born in Finland Feb. 16, 1881, the daughter of John August and Matilda (Hegbloom) Johnson, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom still lives in Finland. Mr. and Mrs. Westerland have five children: Florence, born Feb. 27, 1905; Holger, born Aug. 10, 1909; Leon, born Aug. 3, 1911; Elmer, born Jan. 6, 1916; and Agnes, born June 10, 1917.

John Bergman, a representative farmer of Section 4, Oak Grove Town¬ ship, was born in Finland Nov. 27, 1880, the son of Emil and Sophia Bergman, who spent the span of their years in that country. John was educated in his native land, and early became a sailor. He came to the United States in 1904 and came directly to Oak Grove Township where he did farm work for a while. Then he became a railroad section man and worked in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Washington. In 1908 he came back to Barron County and bought 40 acres in Section 4, Oak Grove Township. He renovated the house which stood on the place and built a barn and other structures. Of this tract he cleared 20 acres. In 1918 he bought 80 acres over the line in Washburn County and has cleared several acres of that. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and is highly regarded throughout the commu¬ nity. Mr. Bergman was married in Finland March 18, 1903, to Lena Wester¬ land, who was born in Finland in February, 1881, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Nordland) Westerland. This union has been blessed with five children: Delia L., born Jan. 1, 1905; Alma B., May 6, 1908; Aver W., Dec. 13, 1913; Carl J., June 8, 1916, and Grace, Oct. 13, 1918.

Joseph P. Kohel, an industrious farmer of Section 5, Oak Grove Township, came to Barron County in 1910 and purchased 80 acres of his present farm. In 1919 he bought another 80 acres in Section 4, thus making a good place of 160 acres. On this tract he has erected a good set of buildings, cleared 65 acres, and broken some of it, so that the farm is now well developed and improved. He carries on general farming and dairying on a successful scale, and is regarded as one of the prosperous men of the township. He was born in Bohemia Aug. 24, 1872, the son of Frank and Julia (Wagner) Kohel, natives of that country, both of whom are now deceased. He received his education in Bohemia and farmed with his parents until 1890. In that year he came to America. He worked a while in Kewaunee County, this state, then in Mari¬ nette, also in this state, then in the upper peninsula of Michigan, then in the mines near Duluth and then in Marinette County, Wisconsin, getting out posts and ties. In 1903 he went to Ashland, in this state, and worked in the saw¬ mills there. Next he went to Virginia, Minn., and was employed in the mines. From there he came to Barron County. Mr. Kohel was married April 16, 1903, to Dora Kust, who was born in Bohemia Dec. 4, 1880, the daughter of Mathiew and Anna (Kovrick) Kust. This union has been blessed with nine children: John, born Sept. 12, 1906; Mary, born Sept. 8, 1907; Rose, born March 12, 1910; Thomas, born June 6, 1911; James, born Sept. 12, 1912; Anna, born Dec. 15, 1913; Edward, born May 29, 1916; Helen, born May 24, 1916, and William, born Nov. 2, 1920.

Joseph J. Kust, an energetic farmer of Section 5, Oak Grove Township, was bom in Bohemia Dec. 7, 1886, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kovrick) Kust, also natives of that country. The father died in Bohemia in 1894. In 1901 the mother and Joseph J. came to this country and located in Ashland County, this state. There she married Thomas Kvalovec, who brought the family to Barron County in 1905 and located in Oak Grove Township. Joseph J. worked with his stepfather for some years and thoroughly mastered farm¬ ing. In 1908 he bought 120 acres in Section 5, Oak Grove Township. He has continued the improvements, has fixed over the buildings, and cleared more of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is well liked for his genial temperament and is already well along the road to success. Mr. Kust was married April 30, 1917, to Cecilia Hrdlicka, who was born Nov. 15, 1902, in Ledgewood, N. D., the daughter of Alois and Anna (Tomek) Hrdlicka, natives of Bohemia, who now live in Woodburn, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Kust have two children: Joseph B., born July 30, 1918, and Anna C., born April 4, 1920.

Anton Dostal, one of the first settlers in the northern part of Oak Grove Township and a leader among the Bohemian colony in this vicinity, was born in Bohemia, was there reared and educated, and there married Maiy Vovalancky. He came to America in 1878 and settled at Muscoda, Grant County, this state, where he engaged in the meat business for nineteen years. In 1897 he came to Barron County and bought 120 acres in Section 9, Oak Grove Township. The northern part of the township was then little more than a wilderness. He put up a set of log buildings in the woods and started to clear the land. He erected a good frame building and in time developed a good place and won success. After a well-spent and worthy life he died Dec. 25, 1909, and in his death the community lost a good citizen. Mr. Dostal was a member of the Catholic Church, as also is his wife who is still living at the old home, being now 67 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Dostal were the parents of ten children: Mary, Frank, Charles, Anna, Amelia, Joseph, Elizabeth, Fred G. and Gustav (twins) and Emma. Mary is the wife of William Brewer, of Omaha, Neb. Frank lives in Madison, Wis. Charles is in Savannah, Ill. Anna is the wife of John Wiernicz. Joseph is a farmer in Stanfold Township, this county. Elizabeth is the wife of Fred Brewer. Emma is the wife of Charles Painter. Fred and Gustav (twins) are both on home farm.

Gustav and Fred G. Dostal, farming in partnership in Section 9, Oak Grove Township, under the name of the Dostal Brothers, were born in Mus¬ coda, Wis., Feb. 16, 1894, the sons of Anton and Mary (Vovalancky) Dostal, who brought them to their present farm when they were infants. They were reared here and attended the district school, becoming known far and wide as the Dostal twins. They were but fifteen years old when their father died, but they were of sturdy health and clear judgment, and understood farming, so that they began at once to operate the home farm for their mother. They have continued the improvements started by their father, and cleared and stumped 70 acres, and have added to the equpiment. They carry on general farming and dairying and make a specialty of grade Holstein cattle. Both are active in the affairs of the community and both are well liked by all who know them. Fred G. Dostal took an active part in the World War. He was inducted into the United States service July 23, 1918, and was sent to Camp Georgia, at Green leaf, which was a detention camp. He was then transferred to a replacement camp at the same place. Then he was assigned to Motor Company No. 6 of the 51st Unit and later to Motor Company No. 14, 51st Unit, then to the 13th Company. He was sent to Camp Upton, New Jersey, and sailed for Liverpool, England, Oct. 6, 1918. From there he went to Winchester and thence to Southampton and crossed the channel to Cherbourg, France. In France he was transferred to the Medical Corps, working in a hospital until after the armistice was signed. After a return voyage of seventeen days he arrived in the United States June 3, 1919, and was discharged June 19, when he returned home. His brother, Gustav, who was educated in the district schools, has always remained on the home farm.

Casper Stelmachowski, better known as Casper S. Stelmer, veteran of the World War and held for a time as a prisoner in German camps, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Feb. 11, 1896, the son of Thomas and Agnes Stelmachowski, natives of Poland, who came to America in 1888 and located at Milwaukee, both being now deceased. He now lives in Cedar Lake Township. He was inducted into the United States service on Feb. 14, 1917, and trained at Jef- ferson Barracks, Missouri, with Company No. 15. From there he was trans¬ ferred to Nogales, Ariz. He joined the 18th Infantry, Company C, and sailed from Hoboken, N. J., April, 1917, with that organization. He did trench duty in different sectors, and went over the top for the first time on the Toul- Ansauville front, May 28, 1918. July 17, on the Ansauville front, he again went over the top and advanced steadily under heavy fire until July 21, when he was captured by the Germans. Some of his comrades were shot in at¬ tempting to escape. After four months and thirteen days he was released. He returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky., on March 31, 1920. The 18th Infantry was decorated by the French for bravery and cited. The decoration was a silver star bearing the inscription "G. O. 5." Each member of the regiment, including, of course, our subject, wears a copy of this silver star.

Joseph Kringle, who owns a good farm of 60 acres in Section 16, Cedar Lake Township, is one of the leaders in his part of the township. He has been clerk of his township since 1917 and clerk of the Mikana Diary Produce Asso¬ ciation, operating the cheese factory at Mikana, since 1919. He is local over¬ seer of state highway work, and in 1920 supervised the putting of some 8,000 loads of gravel on six miles of roadway. He is a native of this county, born in Maple Grove Township Oct. 25, 1891, son of Gabriel and Barbara (Huseth) Kringle. He was educated in the schools of his neighborhood, and in 1908 received a diploma testifying to his completion of a grammar school course of study. For a time thereafter he continued on the farm with his parents. In 1910 he went into the woods where he was employed in the commissary department of a lumber camp. The next year he did farm work for Oskar Bergen in Dallas Township. He went to North Dakota in 1912 and worked for two years on a farm in Foster County. In 1914 he came back to Barron County and became clerk in the general store of George Kringle, at Mikana, for a year. Then from 1915 to 1917 he rented his father's farm. But he had con¬ ceived a liking for the Mikana locality, so in 1917 he came here and purchased his present place. It was then improved to some extent. He put up a house and a large basement barn, which is modernly equipped with Hudson stan¬ chions, running water, litter carrier and other conveniences. On this place he conducts general farming and dairying. His holdings include stock in the Mikana Dairy Products Association and the Mikana Feed Mill Company. Mr. Kringle is likewise prominent in church affairs. He is a man of good clerical ability and his records are well kept. He is also a man of good judgment and his opinions are highly regarded. Mr. Kringle was married Sept. 25, 1913, at St. Paul, Minn., to Goldie Edgett, daughter of David and Rachael (Chute) Edgett, now living at Mikana. Mr. and Mrs. Kringle have three bright boys: Glen J., born July 27, 1914; Lloyd L., born March 27, 1916, and Howard D., born March 17, 1918.

Frank J. Wolverson, an expert and highly trained agriculturist, manager of the widely known Cedar Lake Stock Farm, Section 22, Cedar Lake Town¬ ship, was born in Newark, N. J., Dec. 15, 1890, son of Jesse and Jane (Gray) Wolverson, natives respectively of England and New Jersey, and both now dead. The subject of this sketch was educated in East Orange, N. J., graduat¬ ing from the high school there in 1909. Then he took courses in agriculture, animal husbandry and kindred subjects at the Connecticut Agricultural School, Storrs, Conn., and was graduated therefrom in 1912. With this preparation he became a stock farm manager and took charge of farms in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Iowa. His excellent work attracted the attention of H. S. Stout, of Chicago, who, in 1919, secured his services as manager of his Barron County farm. Mr. Wolverson has proven himself an ideal man for the position. He has not only devoted his scientific knowledge and experience to the development of the farm of which he is in charge, but he has also taken a deep interest in neighborhood affairs. At the present time he is serving most admirably as secretary and treasurer of the Cedar Lake Potato Growers'

Association. Mr. Wolverson was married, at Algona, la., May 1, 1918, to Flor¬ ence Schreiber, born at Livermore, la., Dec. 26, 1898, daugher of Robert and Rhoda (Paul) Schreiber of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Wolverson have two chil¬ dren, one daughter, Jennie R., bom April 30, 1920, and Frances June, Jan. 7, 1921. The Cedar Lake Stock Farm is probably the largest and best farm in the county. It consists of 700 acres of well improved land in Section 22, Cedar Lake Township. The buildings are models of their kind, the finest to be found in this part of the state, and equipped with every device that modem science has invented. The cow testing bams are said to be the best in the whole state, possibly in the Northwest. On the farm's broad acres is supported a model herd of pure blooded Guernseys, of which 75 are milch cows. The Duroc- Jersey swine, the Shropshire sheep, the white Wyndotte chickens, are also all of pure blood. The crops raised are of the best, the potatoes especially being widely known for their excellence. The equipment of tools, implements and machinery is complete, and the vast stretch of land is well fenced. The owner of the place is H. L. Stout, of Chicago, who visits here frequently, but leaves the entire management in the hands of his overseer, Frank J. Wolverson.

Gottlieb Zulliger, proprietor of the Tuscobia Cheese Factory, is an expert in his particular line, and has built up an excellent business, holding the con¬ fidence of all with whom he has business dealings. He is a man of unusually wide experience, having traveled extensively in Europe and this country, and having made his home in several different countries and states. He was born in Canton Bern, Switzerland, July 18, 1883, the son of Andy and Elizabeth (Lanz) Zulliger, both of whom are now deceased. In the family there were eight children: Bernard, of Germany; Frederick, Albert and John, of Switzer¬ land; Emma, of Italy; Gottlieb, the subject of this sketch; Ernest, of Cumber¬ land, this county; and Walter, of Switzerland. Gottlieb received his early education in his native land, and was there employed until 1902. Then he went to West Prussia and learned the cheese making business. In 1904 he went to Finland and was similarly employed. For a short time in 1907 he visited his parents in Switzerland and then came to America. At Monroe, Green County, this state, where he first settled, he was employed in a cheese factory for eight years. In 1915 he came to Stanfold, in this county, and bought 80 acres. He repaired the buildings, cleared some of the land, and carried on dairying there, at the same time working as cheese maker for the Bestlerton Cheese Factory in Cumberland Township. In 1917 he spent six months in the valley of the Rio Grande River in Texas. Then he operated the Lakeside Cheese Factory at Haugen, this county, for two years. In 1919 he bought his present factory. His output in 1920 was 170,000 pounds of cheese, an average monthly output of 14,150 pounds. Fraternally Mr. Zulliger is a popular member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He attends the Swiss Reform church at Rice Lake. Mr. Zulliger was married April 29, 1910, to Rose Studer, who was born in Switzerland Oct. 15, 1888, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Nyfferler) Studer, both natives of Switzerland, and both now deceased. This union has been blessed with three children: Lilly C., born March 14, 1911; John G., born June 5, 1912; and Edwin A., born Jan. 13, 1914.