Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 20 of 46)

Andrew N. Anderson, one of the representative farmers of his neighbor¬ hood, owning 98 acres in Section 30, east, Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway, Dec. 10, 1853, son of Iver and Runug (Peterson) Anderson, natives of Norway, who spent the span of their years in that country. Andrew N. was educated in his native land, and in 1873, when twenty years of age, started out with courage and high resolve to carve his fortunes in the New World. He landed at Portland, Me., and from there came to this state and located at Janesville. In 1875 he went to Iowa, and worked as a carpenter, but two years later came again to this state and located in Dunn county, where he alternated farm work with lumbering. He bought his present place in 1883, cleared 60 acres, erected a good set of buildings, and has since, for nearly forty years, continued successfully to carry on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of a good grade of Guernsey cattle and Poland-China swine. He found the county a wilderness, still a place of flourishing lumber camps, and has seen it develop into the rich dairy region of the present day. In this development, by building up a good farm, he has had his part. For some years he has been a member of the school board of his district and has endeavored to give his large family a good training in study and in work. He was married July 14, 1883, to Augusta Johnson, daughter of John and Sophia (Greenquist) Johnson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1881, and settled in Maple Grove Township, this county, where the father died July 14, 1896 and the mother March 12, 1899. In the family there are five children : Anna (deceased), Matilda, Minnie, Justen and Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Ander¬ son have ten children: Ida C. was born March 31, 1884, and is the wife of Even Erickson, of Dallas Village, this county; Rena S. was born Jan. 4, 1886, and is the wife of Bernard Jacobson, of Minnesota; Alfred W. was born June 3, 1888, and is farming in Maple Grove Township, this county; John O. was born Dec. 18, 1890, and is in Spokane, Wash.; Walter A. was born Oct. 27, 1893, and is in North Dakota; Isaac A. was born Oct. 14, 1896, and is farm¬ ing in Maple Grove Township; Clarance R. was born Oct. 27, 1899, and is at home; Geneva O., born July 14, 1902; Ethel A., born March 6, 1907, and Helen A. born July 16, 1910, are all at home. The family worships at the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

George P. Klein, a farmer, Section 29, west, Maple Grove Township, was born May 10, 1878 in Sauk County, Wis., son of Karl and Lena (Timmie) Klein, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties and settled in Sauk County where they farmed a number of years before moving to Baraboo, Wis., where they now live. In the family there were ten children: Lewis, Charles, Gusta, Otto, George, Edward, Lena, Henry, Anna and Bertha. George received his early education in the district schools and worked for his father until 1902. He was then employed in a skimming station at Linden, Wis., thirteen months, and was then watchman for the Consolidated Granite Com¬ pany in Sauk County. In 1904 he came to Barron County, Wis., and bought one hundred acres upon which he now lives. He remodelled the buildings, erected a new house, purchased suitable equipment and now carries on general farming and dairying. He also owns a house and five lots in Barron city where he expects shortly to take up his home. Mr. Klein was married

February 24, 1904, to Ida Reineke, daughter of William and Minnie Reineke, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties and now reside at Westfield, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Klein have two children: Ewald, born April 2, 1906, and Floyd E. born Nov. 16, 1914.

Herbert Ewald, secretary and assistant treasurer of the Cumberland Fruit Package Co. and one of Cumberland's active business men, was born at Fairchild, Wis., Oct. 1, 1889, the son of Julius and Emstina (Reese) Ewald, prominent citizens of that place. He was sent to the graded schools in his native town, and then went to Minneapolis, where he attended the Central High School from which he was graduated in 1907. Then he worked at the printing business in Minneapolis for several years. In 1910 he came to Cumberland where his father had moved the previous year. He entered the employ of the Cumberland Fruit Package Co. and at his father's death in 1917, assumed the duties of his present position. He thoroughly understands his business, he is a good executive and master accountant, and much of the success with which the company is meeting is due to his untiring energy. He is well liked throughout the community and is a popular member of the Masonic and Pythian orders.

Julius Ewald, manufacturer and inventor, one of the founders of the Cumberland Fruit Package Co., and patentee of many of its best devices, was born in Dodge County, Wis., Aug. 25, 1856, son of Christian and Marie (Schumaker) Ewald, natives of Prussia, the former of whom came to the United States in early manhood, and died in 1863. Of their eight children, five grew to adult years: Frank Jesse, William, August, Julius and Louisa, the wife of Fred Krueger. Julius was reared in his native county and as a youth learned the blacksmith trade. He also did more or less in photography. In 1873 he located in Fairchild, near the joining point of Jackson, Eau Claire and Clark counties. There by hard work, good judgment and perseverance, he became a substantial and honored citizen, and acquired valuable business and rural property. For some years he was a prosperous general merchant April 11, 1889, he was appointed postmaster at Fairchild, and while serving m this position wrote insurance and to a certain extent dealt in real estate. He was of inventive turn of mind and in time evolved an improved folding berry box which still bears his name and which is gradually replacing the older type boxes. In 1909 he came to Cumberland, assisted in organizing the Cumberland Fruit Package Co., and lived here until his death, Dec. 7, 1917, at the age of sixty-one years. He was a prominent man both in Eau Claire and Barron counties. In the first named county he held numerous county, town, village and school offices, including the position of county treasurer, which he filled with ability for four years. He was also alderman of Cum¬ berland one year. He was a charter member of the A. O. U. W. at Fairchild, was also active in the M. W. A., and was a member of the Masonic lodge at Humbird and the K. of P. lodge at Augusta. He and his family adhered to the German Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Ewald was married in November, 1880, to Emstina Reese, who was born April 11, 1868, in Dodge County, Wis., daughter of Peter and Mary Reese, natives of Prussia. This union was blessed with six children, Robert, George, Herbert, Esther, Helen and Valentina.

Cumberland Fruit Package Co. has a plant occupying a site of about six acres situated between the Omaha railway tracks and Lake Beaver Dam. The factory building is of brick construction two stories high. Warehouse capacity consists of a frame building, 60 by 126 feet, with a shed of smaller capacity. Besides this there are a large number of small open drying sheds in the yard where material and finished boxes and baskets are piled for drying before being put into the warehouse proper for shipment. Various tracks and tramways connect all the buildings, facilitating the handling of material with trucks. The plant is so systematically arranged that the logs start in one end of the factory, are cut into material and assembled so that boxes, baskets and crates come out at the warehouse ready for shipment. The company manufactures a general line of fruit packages, consisting of berry crates of all kinds, repacking baskets, grape and peach baskets, and apple boxes. It has trade in Wisconsin and neighboring states of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, although an extensive business is not possible outside of these states on account of the high freight rates compared with low value of the product. The company controls the manufacture of the Ewald Patent Folding Berry Box, which is extensively used in the territory named. This box was invented by Julius Ewald, one of the founders of the business, and who was the father of the present secretary. This box is an especial boon to the small fruit grower, using from one to ten thousand strawberry boxes, as it enables him to get a large number of boxes in a very small space, as the boxes come all folded and packed in crates. All the grower need do is to set them up which is an operation of a second or two, doing away with the necessity of stapling machine or old method of tacks and hammer. The company supplies practically all northern Wisconsin with necessary crates for marketing berries, such as the districts at Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, and Twin Ports. It also has bulk of the trade in territory surrounding the Twin Cities. During the season it furnishes the greater part of the blue¬ berry crates used in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Birch is the principal wood used in the manufacture of pack¬ ages, as about 50 per cent, of the product is made from this material. Bass¬ wood and pine make up about 25 per cent, and the remainder is made up of such hardwoods as maple, elm, ash, etc., in fact any wood with the exception of hemlock. Practically all the birch has to be shipped in by rail as there is very little of this timber left in Barron County. A good deal of the other woods used is secured in vicinity of Cumberland within a radius of 15 miles. About one million feet are used in an average season, and are cut up into thin veneer, running from the thickness of seven to the inch to as thin as twentyeight to the inch. When the material leaves the veneer machines it is sorted and piled out in the yard to dry, after which it is stored in the warehouses ready for shipment or to be made up into boxes, baskets, and crates. During a normal season a crew of about one hundred people are kept busy, consisting of about 75 men and 25 women. The cut generally starts about December 1, when the logs start to come in, and lasts until October 1. However, this year there are enough logs left on hand to run nearly the balance of the year, which is due to the large supply the farmers brought in last winter. In 1920 the company was very busy working with a large crew most of the year, and being compelled to work over-time to take care of the strong demand.' This year the fruit crops are very light due to unfavorable weather, so only a light crew has been employed and somewhat reduced hours. The wages paid compare very favorably with those paid in other industries in this section of the state, and other benefits are given to the employes such as group life insurance paid at expense of the company, etc. The business was started in 1910 by H. C. Monstad, Julius Ewald and Lewis Larson, since which time Mr. Monstad has severed his connections with the firm, Mr. Ewald is deceased, and Mr. Larson continues as treasurer of the company. The officers at pres¬ ent time are L. A. Reese, president; Andrew Bachhuber, vice-president, and Herbert Ewald, secretary. These men are also directors with W. N. Hedback and August Ewald. The business has grown rapidly since starting, and several additions have been made necessary to furnish the equipment to take care of increasing demand for the product. It has also been necessary to in¬ crease the capital stock since organization.

Halvor Larson, an enterprising farmer of Section 23, Clinton Township, was born in Winnebago County, this state, April 4, 1863, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Baka) Larson, both natives of Norway. Lawrence Larson was brought to Muskego, Waukesha County, this state, in 1843, by his parents. As a young man he farmed about, and later located in Winnebago County, this state, where he farmed until his death in 1919, his good wife having passed away in 1916. Of the nine children in the family there are now living six: Louis, Anne, Halvor, Emma, Joseph and Josephine. Louis lives in Minneapolis. Anna lives in Oshkosh, and is the widow of Hans Stroma. Emma is the wife of Louis Christopherson, of Oshkosh, Wis. Joseph lives in Minneapolis. Josephine is the wife of Charles Falk, and lives in Oshkosh, Wis. Halvor Larson was reared in Winnebago County, was educated there, learned farming from his father, and remained at home until he was twentythree years old. On Nov. 26, 1886, he came to Barron County, and the first winter worked in the lumber woods. In 1886 his father, Lawrence Larson, bought 80 acres in Section 23, Clinton Township, which he gave to his son, Halvor, who in 1887 moved onto it. This was all wild railroad land. He put up a small log cabin, moved into it, and started clearing up the land. He cut off considerable cord wood, cleared out the stumps, and began tilling the land. In 1888 he put up a larger log house, one story and a half, and in this he has since continued to live. In 1891 he bought another 80 acres of wild land, making him 160 acres in all. He has cleared up most of this. He now has 100 acres under the plow, the remainder being timber land and pasture land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is interested in the general progress of the community, and has served as road overseer. Mr. Larson was married May 18, 1896, at Chetek, in this county, to Anne P. Lee, who was born in New Jersey, on Dec. 31, 1872, the daughter of Gunder and Anne (Simpson) Lee. Her parents were natives of Norway who, on coming single to this country, first lived one year in New York State, where they were married. They then came west to Minnesota and made their home for six years at St. Charles, Winona County. They then moved to Dunn County, Wisconsin, stayed there six years, and from that locality came to Dallas, Barron County, where the father, Gunder Lee, found work in a flour mill, and where he now lives, his wife having passed away. In the family there were ten children. Five died when young of diphtheria, within a few days of each other. The others are Olaf, Otto, Ole, Carl and Anne P. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have nine children: Alma, Lawrence, Hilmer, Clifford, Warden, Bessie, Morris, George and Daniel. Lawrence farms in St. Croix county. Alma is employed. The rest are at home. All the members of the family are well regarded.

John Erick Nelson, a solid and substantial resident of Section 1, east, Dovre Township, proprietor of Fairdale Farm, was born in Sweden, July 31, 1861, the son of John and Karen Nelson. The father died in Sweden, leav¬ ing six children : John E., Johanna, Kate, Anna, Ellen and Louis. The mother afterward married Ole Johnson, and they later came to America. John Erick, the oldest of the children, was reared and educated in the old country. In 1887 he married Johanna Erickson. The next year, 1888, they came to America, and located in St. Paul, Minnesota, where for thirteen years he was employed as a motorman on the street railway. While thus engaged he purchased a tract of 160 acres in Section 1, east, Dovre Township. A farm had been started there, but it had run down, and was mostly in brush and timber. Onto this farm he moved in 1901. For a time he had to get along with meagre contrivances. He paid $34 for a team of horses, and made his own harness. His wagon was a wreck, which he had secured from a blacksmith shop and made over. After being on the place about three months, he traded some timber for a cow, with which to start in the dairying business. With this beginning he has built up a good farm, and has achieved success. He has a fine set of buildings in a beautiful location on the banks of Ten Mile Creek, surrounded with pleasant lawns, trees and shrubbery. His farm is well de¬ veloped in every way. His fine herd of Holstein cattle is the pride of the neighborhood, and he also has a good drove of Poland-China swine and a good grade of horses. He is a thorough believer in co-operative effort among farmers, and is a stockholder in the Farmers' Store Co. of Chetek, and the

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Farmers' Co-operative Creamery of Chetek. He is active in public affairs and has done good service on the town board and the school board, being a sup¬ porter of every movement which he considers for the best interests of the community. He and his wife attend the Lutheran Church. Their children are as follows: Anna Marie, now Mrs. Lester Thomas Wilson, residing in Chicago; Betty Erika, now Mrs. H. W. Heenan, who has one child, Ivadell, and William Erick, who resides at home and is his father's assistant.

Charles J. Nyht, who has a good place in Section 21, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden, July 4, 1882, the son of Victor and Anna (Johnson) Nyht. Victor Nyht was a stone mason by trade. For fifteen years he served in the Royal Swedish army. In 1892, he brought his family to America, and settled near Galesburg, Ill., where he farmed for a while. Then he moved to Plymouth County, Iowa, where he farmed for many years. At present he is connected with the Farmers Lumber Co., at Farnhamville, Iowa. In the family there were ten children: Axel, Alvin, Harold, Charles, Esther, Delia, Vida, Ellen, Anna (deceased) and an unnamed infant who died in Sweden. Charles attended school in his native land, and for a few winter terms after the family came to America. As a young man he rented farms in Webster and Green counties, Iowa, for five years. In the spring of 1910, he came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in section 21, Clinton Township, to which he later added 40 acres in the same section. No buildings had been erected and the land was covered with stumps and timber. Here he has developed a good farm. He has a modern home, eight rooms with bath, a good barn, silo, granary, sheds and other buildings, and he has cleared up and improved the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd, headed by a full blooded Holstein sire. The cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Nyht is well liked in the community and is a popular member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was married Oct. 13, 1907, at Des Moines, Iowa, to Alice Heath, the daughter of Frank and Flora Heath, old settlers of Calhoun County, Iowa, the former of whom now lives in Maple Grove Township, and the latter of whom died Oct. 13, 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Nyht have three fine boys, Clarence, Walter and George. The family faith is that of the Swedish M. E. Church.

Embret Nyhus, who farms a good place in Section 6, Clinton Township, is one of the most highly respected men of this region. Born on the farm where he still resides, he has spent his life here, he has watched the wonder¬ ful progress that the county has made in the past thirty-five years, and in that progress has done his share. He was born Sept. 29, 1884, the son of Jacob and Anna (Thoreson) Nyhus. These good people were born, reared and educated in Norway, and there they married. In 1880 they came to this country and settled on a homestead of 80 acres in Section 6, Clinton Town¬ ship. This was all timber land. The father made a clearing, put up a log house and two log barns, and in time got ten acres under cultivation. Here he carried on general farming until his death, June 30, 1899. The mother is still living. She has patiently borne the suffering of an invalid for the past five years, lovingly and tenderly cared for by the son. In the family there was one other child, Tena, who is now dead. Embret was reared on the home farm, attended the district school, and helped his father. He was but fourteen when his father died, but with courage and fortitude, he then took charge of the farm, and continued clearing the land and developing the place. His residence is a pleasant eight-room house with electric lights and other con¬ veniences. The barn is 34 by 80 feet, with a full tile basement, and furnished with the Great Western equipment. He also has other suitable buildings in¬ cluding a granary, milk house and machine shed, as well as a silo 12 by 24 feet. The farm is excellently equipped with tools, implements and machinery. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. His herd consists of graded Jerseys, and some of his cows averaged 61 pounds of butter for the month of April. He also has a drove of full blooded Duroci by Google

Jersey swine, and some good horses. Aside from carrying on his farm, Mr. Nyhus looks after the house, and cares for his aged mother, who on Jan. 29, 1921, was seventy-one years old. As a public spirited citizen he has done good work on the school board. He and his mother are faithful supporters of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

John M. Olson, an estimable farmer of Section 16, Clinton Township, was born in Norway, Dec. 10, 1860, the son of Mathias and Tillie (Anderson) Olson. These good people were farmers in the old country, and came to America in 1866, and located in Winnebago County, Wis., where they farmed for many years. There the father died in 1911, and the mother now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Christ Thompson, of Rice Lake, at the age of 94 years. In the family there were ten children. Angeline married Sam Thompson, of Pierce County, this state. He is dead, and she now lives in Western Canada. Hattie is the wife of Halver Olson, of Tower, Minn. Anna is the wife of Christ Thompson, of Rice Lake, Wis. Tillie is the wife of John Olson, of Waupaca County, this state. Lena married Henry Drager, of Osh¬ kosh, Wis. Ole lives in Rice Lake. John M. is a farmer of Clinton Township. Andrew lives in New Richmond. Sarah, the wife of Hans Everson, is dead. Christina died young. John M. came to Winnebago County with his parents when he was not quite six years old. He attended school there and worked on the farm. In 1884 he went to Winchester, Wis., and spent a year. In 1886 he came* to this county and bought a farm in Cumberland Township. But after doing a little clearing, he sold the same year, and bought 80 acres of heavy timber land in Section 15, Clinton Township. He built a log house and log barn, cleared some of the land, and started developing a farm. There he has since continued to carry on general farming and stock raising and dairy¬ ing, and he has a herd of about 20 head of high grade Holsteins. As pros¬ perity increased, he sided and plastered the log house and enlarged it. In 1902 he put up a modern barn, 34 by 80 feet, with full basement, and modern equipment. In building up his own success, Mr. Olson has not been unmindful of the needs of the community. He was one of the first to join the Norwegian Lutheran congregation, and assisted in building the first church in Section 14, Clinton Township. He believes in good schools, and donated material and labor to build the first schoolhouse in District No. 5, in his township. He is likewise interested in good roads and has done excellent service as pathmaster. Mr. Olson was married at Prairie Farm on Oct. 13, 1886, to Isabel Johnson, the daughter of Barney and Sarah (Olson) Johnson, early settlers of Clinton Township, the former of whom is dead, and the latter of whom is now living with her son, John B. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have an adopted son, Edwin, who was born Nov. 22, 1894. He is an energetic young farmer, a good citizen, and well liked, who carries on the home farm in partnership with his father.

Henry G. Puls, a representative farmer of Section 28, Clinton Township, was born in Grant County, in the southwestern part of this state, March 22, 1874, the son of George and Mary Puls, natives of Germany, who came to the United States in the seventies, found their way to Galena, Ill., .and from there came over the line into Grant County. There the father died, and the mother later married William Gelting. In 1880, the family moved to Iowa, and settled on a farm near Dubuque. There Henry G. was reared and educated, and helped on the home farm. In 1903, he came to St. Croix County, and worked a while in a lumber yard at Hudson. Then he came to Barron County, and for a while lived on rented farms. In 1909 he purchased 80 acres in Section 28, Clinton Township, where he now carries on general farming. Later he bought another 80 in the same section. He has a good herd of graded Holsteins headed by a full blooded sire, and the cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. He also has a fine drove of Chester-White swine, and a flock of some fifty Shropshire sheep. He takes his part in the affairs of the community, and has done good work on the school board. He is a director in the Oak Grove Mutual Fire Insurance Co. He is a popular mem¬ ber of the Foresters and of the Minnesota Roman Catholic Protective Society. Mr. Puls was married at Hudson, July 11, 1906, to Anna Drutchmann, who was born in Germany on Jan. 14, 1877, the daughter of Joseph and Matilda Drutchmann, natives of Germany. She died in Minnesota. He lived for some years in Barron County, and is now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Puls have six chil¬ dren: Josephine, Lauretta, Arthur, Marie, Clarence and Raymond, all at home.

Adolph Anderson, an industrious farmer of Section 22, Clinton Town¬ ship, was born in Sweden, Nov. 2, 1862, the son of Andrew and Johanna Swanson, who spent the span of their years in Sweden. In the family there were ten children. Claus, Maria and Selma still live in the old country. Adolph, Carl, Frank and John live in the United States. Four are dead. Adolph was reared in Sweden, attended school there, and helped his father on the farm. As a boy he became a clerk in a store. He came to the United States in 1881, and settled in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn., where he clerked in a store. There he remained until 1890. Then he became a steam¬ boat cook for the Government on the Mississippi River. In 1894 he entered the employ of E. H. Jacobs, in his store at Poskin. In 1900 he purchased 40 acres in Section 22, Clinton Township. Since then he has worked for some years as a railroad section hand, but most of his time has been devoted to the farm. When he took the place much of the land had been cleared, and a log cabin had been erected. He has put up a comfortable home and barn, and other buildings, he has developed the land, and now has a good place where he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is a prominent and well-known man in the township, and has done most efficient service for thirteen years as clerk of Clinton Township. In this capacity he kept the books well, and looked after the town affairs with judgment and discretion. For one year he was assessor. Mr. Anderson was married in Clinton Town¬ ship, Jan. 10, 1900, to Christina Dahl, daughter of Ole and Kare Dahl, natives of Norway, who came to the United States, settled first in Waupaca County, this state, and then in Dunn County, and then came to Barrbn County, and settled in Clinton Township, where they lived for many years. Their chil¬ dren are John, Otto and Christine. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have three chil¬ dren. Fred is a section man for the "Soo" line. Esther is attending the High School at Barron. Elmer is doing well in the graded schools.

Arvid Ackerson, clerk of Clinton Township, and actively interested in a number of public enterprises, was born in Martin County, Minn., Aug. 31, 1889, the son of Peter and Emily Ackerson, natives of Sweden, who settled in Martin County in an early day, and from there came to Barron County in 1912, and located at Cumberland, where they are now living retired. Arvid. the subject of this sketch, was reared in his native county, and attended public school there. Later he entered the Gustavus-Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn., from which he was graduated in 1908. Thus equipped, he became an accountant at Elmore, Minn., for two years. Next he was engaged in a general store at Pilot Grove, Minn., for two years. In 1912, he became a traveling salesman, selling silos for Ernest Nelson, of Barron. In 1912 he bought 60 acres in Section 8, Clinton Township. This land was partly im¬ proved, and a small frame house had been erected. He remodelled the house, erected a barn, silo, and engine house, put in a well pump, and cleared up the rest of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing, making a specialty of graded Holstein cattle and Belgian horses. In 1917, he was elected clerk of the township, and by re-election he still continues to serve. He is a careful and painstaking keeper of the records, he manages the town's affairs with discretion and good judgment, and his work has given general satisfaction to the voters. For five years he has also done good serv¬ ice as clerk of the school board of his district. He is a director of the Farm¬ ers' Produce Co. and the Farmers' Shipping Association, of Almena, and a stockholder in the Barron Creamery Co. He is much interested in athletics and is a member of the Almena basket ball team. Mr. Ackerson was married March 4, 1913, at Cumberland, this county, to Ellen Terhurne, daughter of John and Zenith Terhurne, early settlers of Faribault County, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Ackerson have three children: Edwin, Dorris and Loraine.

Carl Anderson, a well-to-do farmer of Section 3, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden, Sept. 27, 1864, the son of William and Eva Anderson, farmers of that country, both of whom are now dead. In the family there were four other children. John and Victor are dead. Nina and Sophia live in Sweden, both being married. The subject of this sketch was reared in Sweden, attended school there and remained at home until 1882. In that year he came to America, and settled at Cumberland, in this county. With this as his headquarters, he worked on farms, in the lumber woods and on the spring drives. In 1897 he bought 40 acres in Section 3, Clinton Township, to which he later added 80 more in the same section. Later still more was purchased, so that he and his sons now own 240 acres. When he purchased the land, a small house had been erected, and a little clearing made. But most of it was covered with timber. This timber he cut off, selling the best, and sawing some of it into lumber for use on the place. He now has one of the best farms in the neighborhood. He has remodelled the house into a pleasant seven-room dwelling, he has put up a barn, 36 by 60 feet, and erected other buildings and sheds. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd, headed by a full blooded sire. Mr. Anderson has seen this region develop from a wilderness. When he came here the only trail was the "tote" road of the lumber companies. The settlers were scattered in little houses here and there among the stumps and trees. In the development which has taken place since then, Mr. Anderson has had his full share and part. He is a good citizen in every respect and is held in high regard. Mr. Anderson was married, April 7, 1896, in Clinton Township, to Maude Campbell, who was born in Pierce County, Wis., on May 1873, the daughter of George and Ida Campbell, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin,' who settled in Barron County in the middle seventies, and now have a fruit ranch in Roswall, New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have seven children: Ray, Hazel, the wife of Fred Hemner, of Rice Lake; Fay, George, Merle, Lawrence and Norman. Ray trained for the Artillery service at Fort Casey, Wash. Fay was in the transport service, making no less than seven trips to France and return. Mrs. Anderson died March 12, 1909. She was a worthy woman, a good wife, mother and neighbor, and was much respected.

Mads Ausland, now deceased, was for many years an honored and re¬ spected resident of Section 1, west, Dovre Township. He was a man of staunch character who believed in doing the right as he saw it, his first thought was of his family, and he was willing to toil and to sacrifice that they might have all the comforts of life. He was a faithful husband, a loving father, and a loyal friend and good citizen, and his death was sincerely mourned. He was born in Gjerestad, near Risor, Norway, July 24, 1835, of a good family, and was there reared and educated. As a young man he was a farmer and also did considerable contracting. He was married May 5, 1875, to Helga Mostad, who was born in Gjerestad, near Risor, Norway, June 24, 1851. There they had five children: Knute, Louis, Mary, John and Martha. In 1888, seeking better opportunities for these children, Mr. Ausland brought his family to America, and settled on 80 acres in Section 1, west, Dovre Town¬ ship, moving into an old log cabin which stood on the place. For a while they had little with which to farm, and but little with which to get along. Times were hard, and work was almost impossible to obtain. The first spring, they managed to get a cow, and two years later a yoke of oxen. The family all worked together and in time their efforts resulted in success. Two more children, Hilda and Minnie, were born on the home place. After a useful and well spent life, Mr. Ausland died Feb. 14, 1903. All the children are doing well in life. Knute, who has charge of the home farm, was born in Norway, Aug. 12, 1878, came here with his parents, and has always remained at home. A good farmer and a good citizen, he is held in high regard. He successfully carries on general farming, making a specialty of Holstein cattle. He is a believer in progressive methods and has done all he can to assist in the general development of the neighborhood. He is one of the shareholders in the Co-operative Creamery Co. at Chetek. Louis was born Feb. 1, 1877, and has followed farming and ranching, having spent thirteen years in the latter occupation in Montana. He is now on the home farm. Mary, born June 16, 1880, is the wife of Charles E. Allen, of Jordan, Mont. John, born Feb. 16, 1884, is a successful farmer in Dovre Township. Martha, born April 22, 1886, died Oct. 16, 1901. Hilda, born May 8, 1888, is the wife of Ben Dodge, of Dovre, and has five children, Ilia, Erma, Signa Iola, Kenneth W. and Benjamin R. Minnie, born Jan. 6, 1894, is the wife of F. W. Domogalski, of Utica, S. D. Mrs. Ausland is still on the home farm. She is a woman of many kindly qualities, greatly beloved by her family and friends. She underwent the privations of life in the wilderness and has found peace and comfort in the happiness of her children. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

George Boedeker is owner of a good farm of 40 acres in Section 30, Clinton Township, which he has developed in excellent shape. In addition to being an experienced farmer, he is also a carpenter, a trade which has stood him in good stead in making the improvements on his place. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 26, 1877, son of Charles and Matilda (Simon) Boedeker, natives of Germany, who came to America, and for many years farmed near Milwaukee. George received his education in the common schools and was reared to farm pursuits by his father. In 1900 he went to Blue Earth, Minn., and became a store clerk. This vocation he followed subsequently at Elmore and Almena. He came to Almena in 1903, and for two years clerked in the store of Sparlin & Kuchenmeister. He bought his present farm in 1909. At this time the tract was covered with mixed wild timber. He erected a small shanty and stable, and started clearing the land. The development of the place has kept pace with the progress of the years. Being a carpenter by trade, he gradually replaced the original buildings with a good set of modern structures which he erected himself. He also worked for his neighbors, helping them with their buildings. His house is a substantial structure, and all the outbuildings are adequate, including a barn, erected in 1920, with an attached silo. The barn is well equipped having James stanchions, water cups for cattle, and other conveniences. Mr. Boedeker carries on general farming and dairying, having a good graded herd headed by a full blooded Guernsey sire. He is well regarded in the community as a good citizen, and has served his township as supervisor and as assessor. For the past ten years, Mr. Boedeker has devoted much of his time to auctioneering. He is an expert in this line, knows how to keep the audience in good humor and sell the goods, and his services are greatly in demand. Mr. Boedeker was married June 22, 1900, to Ida Miller, daughter of August and Amelia (Newbauer) Miller, who farmed for some years in this county, and now live in Almena. Mr. and Mrs. Boedeker have four children: Theodore B., Gerhart G., Ella M. and Viola I. Theodore B. was born June 1, 1901, and is operating a cheese factory at Clear Lake, St. Croix County, this state. Gerhart G. was born May 12, 1903; Ella M., March 24, 1907, and Viola I., Aug. 24, 1918.

Thomas Beecroft was born in England, of good stock, and there married Anna Fenwick. After their marriage, they came to the United States and settled at Comstock, in Cumberland Township, this county. After a while they bought 80 acres in Section 18, Clinton Township, to which they later added 40 acres more. This was all wild land. For a time they lived in a log house and started clearing the land. As prosperity increased, they put up a good set of buildings, and developed a good farm, where they carried on general farming and dairying for many years. He died Jan. 5, 1907, and she March 23, 1916. Both were worthy people, highly esteemed throughout the community. Of their eleven children, there are now living ten: James, Herbert, Frank, Thomas, Harry, Anna, wife of Alfred Westrom, of Almena Township; Sarah, wife of Andrew Jergerson, of Clinton Township; Jane, wife of Matthew Matthys, of Clinton Township; Alice, widow of George Becker, of Almena Township, and Mary, who lives with her sister, Mrs. George Becker, in Alena.

James Beecroft, a useful farmer of Section 18, Clinton Township, was born on the section where he still resides, Aug. 25, 1892, the son of Thomas and Anna Beecroft, natives of England. He was reared here, attended the district school, and learned farming from his father. At the age of twentyone he rented the home farm, and a year later purchased 40 acres of it. In 1915, he sold out, and bought 80 acres in Section 8, this township. He renovated the house, remodelled some of the buildings, and made other im¬ provements. In the spring of 1921, he bought 80 acres in Section 18, in the same township, and moved onto it. He successfully carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying, and has a good herd of graded Guernseys. He is doing most excellent work as secretary and treasurer of the Farmers' Produce Co., of Almena, and is a stockholder in the Almena Telephone Co. and in the Almena Shipping Association. In many other ways also he is taking his part as a good citizen in the affairs of the community. Mr. Beecroft was married at Almena, on Nov. 20, 1913, to Louise Miller, who was born in Iowa on Nov. 21, 1893, the daughter of William and Emma Miller, for some years farmers of Almena Township, the former of whom is dead, and the latter of whom still lives on the farm in Almena. Mr. and Mrs. Beecroft have two children. Myra was born Nov. 6, 1914, and Ronald was born June 4, 1916.

Joseph Braml, a prosperous farmer of Section 30, Clinton Township, was born in Germany, Jan. 1, 1863, the son of Charles and Rosa Braml, natives of Germany. Charles Braml was a weaver in his native land. He came to the United States in 1890, and for some years worked in Minnesota as a stone mason. In 1894 he came to Barron County and bought 40 acres in Section 30, Clinton Township. This land was all brush and stumps. He built a log cabin, moved his family into it, and started clearing up the land. In 1916 he lost his wife, and then returned to Germany, where he now lives. There were two children in the family, Joseph, and a daughter now deceased. Joseph attended school in Germany, and came to the United States in 1891, coming to St. Paul, Minn. In 1895 he purchased 120 acres of land in Section 30, Clinton Township. He fixed over the log cabin which was standing on the place, and continued to improve the land. He now has a well developed farm. The residence is a sightly modern structure of red brick, eight rooms, with hot water heat, running hot and cold water, bath, and other conveniences. The barn is 32 by 100 feet, with a full basement. The buildings also include a granary, machine shed, swine house, chicken house, and other buildings. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of graded Jerseys, and sells cream to the Barron Creamery Co. He also has some good swine, horses and poultry. Mr. Braml takes an interest in everything that has for its object the progress of the community, and has taken stock in the Almena Telephone Co. He is also interested in the Farmers Shipping Association of Almena, and the Farmers Produce Co. of Almena. As a good citizen he has served faithfully for twenty years as a member of the school board of his district. Mr. Braml was married in Germany in January, 1886, to Cecelia Seidl, daughter of Joseph Seidl, who spent the span of his years in that country. Mr. and Mrs. Braml have had nine children: Joseph, Jr., Anna, Rosa, Cecelia, John, Mary, Katie, Margaret and Tressa (deceased). Joseph, Jr., is married and lives in Almena Township. Mary married Mike Karpowich, and lives in St. Paul. Anna, Cecelia, Rosa and Katie are at St. Mary's Convent in Milwaukee, Cecelia being a music teacher, Rosa and Katie

Frank Barfknecht And Family

Frank Barfknecht, Section 11, Clinton Township, prosperous farmer and valued public official, was born in Pomerania, Germany, July 10, 1861, the son of William and Caroline Barfknecht, the former of whom, a stockman, died in 1877, and the latter of whom came to America in 1885, and died at Cameron, this county. In the family there were three children, Frank and Fred, and Paulina, who died in Germany. Frank went to school in Germany, and as a youth was employed in the stock business, helping to care for 100 head of cattle. In 1886 he came to America with his mother, and located at Cameron, in this county, where he worked as a section hand. Then he went to Lady¬ smith, in Rusk County. There he worked on the section and operated a board¬ ing house for the section crew for a while, and then became section foreman. In this capacity he continued for several years, giving general satisfaction to his employers. In 1897 he bought 160 acres of land in Section 11, Clinton Township, and two years later he came here to live. When he bought it, it was covered with heavy timber. By hard work he developed it to a good farm. He added more acres, thus making him a place of 320 acres. Of this, how¬ ever, he has presented 80 each to his sons, John and William, so that he now has 160 left. His first house, a small frame structure, is still standing and is used as a hen house. The present residence is a comfortable structure of thirteen rooms, with many conveniences, including hot water heat, running hot and cold water and electric lights. It was erected in 1900. The barn was put up in 1917. It is 40 by 120 feet, with twenty-foot posts, provided with a full basement and cement floor, and furnished with the Star equipment. Running water is provided for the cattle, and the building is illuminated with electricity. Another building is the granary, which is equipped with its own engine for grinding feed. There are also two silos, a swine house, and many other buildings. Here Mr. Barfknecht is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying, on a successful scale. He is making a specialty of pure bred Duroc-Jersey swine, some of his flock being registered. He also has a good registered Holstein sire, and about half his herd of cows and heiffers is also registered. In public affairs, Mr. Barfknecht is one of the real leaders. For four years he did most efficient service as chairman of the township, and during that time showed most excellent judgment as a member of the county board. For many years he has served in various capacities on the school board of his district, and is now its treasurer. In many other ways he has likewise shown his interest in everything that is for the best good of the community. Mr. Barfknecht was married in Germany in 1881, to Bertha Laudwiss, who died in 1882, leaving one daughter, Augusta, now deceased. In 1883, he was married in Germany to Augusta Pinow, who was born in Pomerania, Germany, in 1860, daughter of William and Wilhelmina Pinow, who were born in that country, and in 1887 came to America as the guests of Mr. Barfknecht, who furnished them a home in Ladysmith, and then in Clinton Township, for the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Barfknecht have had nine children. William and John are on the farms presented by their father. Elsie is the wife of Gust Miller, of Almena Township. Ida is the wife of Albert Kuhrt, of Cumberland Township. Lillie, Paul, Emma and Fritz are at home. One is dead. The family is well esteemed throughout the community.

Nick Bins, a substantial farmer of Section 33, Clinton Township, and Section 5, Arland Township, was born in the Rhine county, Germany, March 25, 1869, the son of Bartel and Katie Bins, who spent the span of their years in Germany, the father being a farmer and stone mason. Of the seven chil¬ dren in the family, one died in Germany, four are still living in Germany, and two, Nick, and Maggie, who is the widow of John Corlis, and lives in St. Paul, came to this country. Nick received a good common school education in Germany, attending school from the time he was six until he was fourteen. In the meantime he had helped his father on the farm, and at the age of fourteen when he left school, he became a farm hand, working for farmers throughout his neighborhood. In 1889, when he was twenty, came the time for him to enter the Germany army for three years' compulsary service. De¬ siring to avoid this, he came to the United States, and settled at first in Pennsylvania, in which state he was employed in the mines for two years. Next he was employed in Chicago, Ill., for six months. Then he located near Hastings, Minn., where he farmed. In 1898, he married, and brought his bride to Barron County, where he secured his present farm. Here he has built up a good farm. He has erected a comfortable home, a barn, 32 by 40 feet, with full basement, and other necessary buildings. He has cleared up the land and got it in a good stage of cultivation. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a satisfactory herd and sells cream to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Bins was married at New Trier, Minn., Aug. 9, 1898, to Kate Rischette, who was born at that place, June 21, 1874, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Rischette. This union has been blessed with four children: Susie, W. Nick, Clemens and Peter, all at home. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Adolph F. Berg, who has a good farm in Section 34, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden, on* Jan. 13, 1858, the son of Lars and Christina Larson, who spent the span of their years in that country on a farm. Of their eight children, three, Adolph F., August and Axel, came to the United States. The subject of this sketch attended school in his native land. In 1883, at the age of fourteen, he came to the United States, and located at Lockport, Ill., where he worked in the stone quarries. The next year he went to St. Paul., Minn., and was similarly employed. In 1885 he entered the employ of the Pullman Palace Car Co. as car repairer, working at St. Paul, Minn., and at Spokane, Wash. Subsequently, with headquarters at St. Paul, he was similarly em¬ ployed by the Great Northern and by the "Soo" line. In 1894, he came to Barron County, and purchased 80 acres in Section 34, Clinton Township. He continued railroad work, however, until the fall of 1900, when he settled on the land, which was then wild. In the two decades that have since passed, he has built up a fine place. He has erected a comfortable home, a commodious barn, and other buildings, has cleared up about 50 acres which is under the plow, erected fences, and equipped the place with tools, implements and machinery. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying He has a good herd of cows, headed by a full blooded Holstein sire, and a good drove of Chester-White swine. Mr. Berg takes his part in the affairs of the community, and is doing good work on the school board of his district. He was married at St. Paul, March 10, 1889, when he was thirty-one years old, to Anna W. Swanson, who was born at Scandia, Minn., on June 27, 1862, the daughter of John J. and Inger (Halson) Swanson, natives of Sweden, who settled in Scandia, Washington County, Minn., where both died. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have four boys: Fred W., Alex, Casper T. and Edward. Fred W. married Ethel Clark, and farms in Arland Township. Alex helps his father on the farm., Casper T. and Edward are in Milwaukee. Casper T. served in the World War with the American Expeditionary Force and the American Army of Occupation, and is the veteran of the Battle of St. Mehiel, the Battle of the Meuse and other engagements, serving in all two years.

Charles T. Blair, an active farmer of Section 12, Clinton Township, was born in Palmerson, Canada, Oct. 18, 1878, the son of William and Margaret Blair, natives of Canada. These good people came to the States in 1886, and homesteaded 80 acres in the town of Cumberland, this county. This was all wild timbered land. The father put up a log cabin, and started clearing the land with the assistance of his family. Part of the time he did logging work in the woods to get funds to keep the family going. As time passed he got up some good buildings, and developed a good farm. He was well on the road to prosperity when he died. He was a good man and was held in the highest esteem. The mother is now living with her daughter, Ida, of Ladysmith. Of the family of seven daughters and four sons there are now living eight: Belle, wife of Thom. Nelson, lives in Burnette County, this state; Jennie is the wife of John McDonald, of Barron City; Tena is the wife of David Shields, of Clinton Township; Maude is the wife of Archie Nelson, of Barron Township; Ida is the wife of James Ducklow, of Ladysmith, this state; William lives in Gravelberg, Province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Albert is on the home farm. Charles T. was a boy of eight years when brought to this country. He was reared in Cumberland Township, attended school, worked on the farm, in the lumber woods and at the carpenter trade. In 1911 he purchased 80 acres of land in Section 12, Clinton Township. This place was partly improved. He has remodeled the house, built a new barn, 34 by 56 feet, with full basement, and fixed over the other buildings. He also has continued to develop the land so that he now has a nice place. He successfully carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying and has a good herd of graded Jerseys and Guernseys. As the father of children, he is interested in education and is serving as' clerk of his school board. Mr. Blair was married at Barron on Dec. 22, 1904, to Nellie J. Hanson, who was born at Oconomowoc, March 28, 1885, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Duchlow) Hanson, old settlers and now retired farmers of Clinton township. Mr. and Mrs. Blair have five children: Florence Idell, CJarence T., Gladys N., Melvin C. and Phylis V. Florence is attending High School at Barron, and the others are at home.

Nickanor Bjurman, for some years a substantial resident of Section 10, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden, and was there reared and educated, and there he married. As a young man he was employed in sawmills. In 1885, he came to America, and found his way directly to Barron County. For a year he worked in the sawmills at Cumberland. In 1886 he homesteaded 80 acres in Section 10, Clinton Township. This was all wild, covered with timber. No roads had been built. He put up a small log cabin, and there his family made their home for a while. In time he developed the place, put up a frame house, barn, and other buildings, and successfully carried on general farming and dairying. He was a good man and a good citizen, he worked hard early and late, he planned well, and he was highly re¬ garded. After a useful life, he died Jan. 4, 1912. His wife, Clara, is still living on the home place. In the family there are seven children: Albert, John, William E., Carl Victor, Ellen, Elizabeth, and Inez. Albert is at Poskin. John farms in Clinton Township. Ellen is the wife of Dave Ekenstedt, of Cumberland Township. Elizabeth is the wife of Carl Marklund, of Two Harbors, Minn. Inez is at home and helps her mother with the home work. William E. and Carl Victor operate the home place. Both were born on this farm, William E. on Sept. 21, 1888, and Carl Victor on July 26, 1890. They were reared here, attended school in the neighborhood, and learned farming from their father. They continued to help him with the work until his death, and then took 6ver the home place. Here they successfully carry on general farming and dairying, and have a good herd of full blooded Holstein cattle. They are widely known as breeders of registered stock for production, selling to farmers in Barron County and the surrounding country. They are energetic young men, they keep thoroughly up to date in farming methods, they are popular among all the young people of the community, they are highly regarded, and are already making rapid strides along the road to success. Both were under arms during the World war. William E. was inducted into service, and trained at Camp Grant with Battery F, 340th Field Artillery, 89th Division. He saw active service at St. Mehiel, and in the Argonne, with the American Expeditionary Force, and served also in the American Army of Occupation. He was discharged June 7, 1919. Carl Victor trained with the 10th Company of 27th Infantry, at Columbia Barracks, at Columbus, Ohio. Both young men are especially interested in stock improve¬ ment. They have one young cow, two and a half years old, which in the seven-

William Getting, for some years a substantial farmer of Section 18, Clinton Township, was born in Germany, and was there reared and educated. He came to America in the seventies, and after finding his way to Galena, in Jo Daviess County, Ill., came over the line into Grant County, this state. He married Mary, the widow of George Puls, and after farming in Grant County for a time, moved the family to Iowa, where he farmed near Dubuque. In 1903, he came to Barron County, and bought 160 acres in Section 18, Clinton Township. This was all wild. He rebuilt a small house standing on the place and moved his family in, and started clearing up the land. Here he carried on general farming until his death, Feb. 2, 1917. In the family there were five children. August and Barney operate the home farm. William and Kate died four days apart in January, 1912. One died in infancy. Mrs. Getting still lives on. the home farm with her sons. By her first husband she had two children. Henry G. Puls farms near Poskin. Mary is the wife of Barney Brink, of Bancroft, Iowa.

August and Barney Getting, energetic farmers of Section 18, Clinton Township, were born near Dubuque, Iowa. August on May 29, 1884, and Barney, May 30, 1886, the sons of William and Mary Getting. They were brought to their present farm by their parents in 1903. They helped their father with its development, and in 1913 took over its management. All the buildings on the place had been destroyed by fire in 1912, the same ye*r that their father died, so they practically had to start in anew. They now have as good a place as is to be found in the neighborhood. They have a good cement block house of eight rooms, with hot water heat, running hot and cold water, bath, and other conveniences. Their barn is 34 by 76 feet, with full basement, and furnished with the James and Louden equipment. The stock is supplied with running water. The granary is in the barn. There is also a good sdt of other buildings including tool sheds, machine sheds, chicken house and the like. About 100 acres are cleared, and much of the farm is fenced. It is excellently equipped with tools, implements and machinery, including a Water¬ loo Bay tractor. Here the two brothers successfully carry on general farming and dairying. They have a good herd of Holsteins, headed by a full blooded sire. The hospitable home is kept by a housekeeper, and the good mother makes her home here at the age of 78 years. The young men are stockholders in the Almena Telephone Co., the Almena Produce Co., and the Almena Live Stock Union. Both are members of the Foresters and the Knights of Columbus, August being one of the organizers of the Forester camp at Almena.

Clarence M. Dimick, prosperous farmer of Section 17, Clinton Township, and for over thirty years a sawmill man of this state, was born in Richfield Township, Adams County, Wis., Jan. 10, 1865, the son of Richard E. and Mary E. (Miles) Dimick. Richard E. was born in Watertown, New York, and as a boy was brought to Adams County, in the forties. As a young man he married. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in an Infantry regiment, and served throughout the terrible conflict. He died at Oshkosh, Wis., Dec. 25, 1866. His wife, a native of Ohio, whose people were early set¬ tlers of Oshkosh, Wis., afterward married Charles Toynbee, of Adams County. By the first marriage there were four children: Clarence M.; Edwin L., of Laurel, Neb., and Raleigh and Richard E., deceased. By the second marriage there was one son, George F., a mail carrier in Cumberland, this county. Clarence M. was not quite two years old when he lost his father. For some years he lived with his Grandfather and Grandmother Miles, at Oshkosh, but later went back to Adams County. For some years he farmed in Adams County. As a young man he started in sawmill work at Oshkosh, and with an interval of farming of six years. Then he worked for one company in a sawmill at Rhinelander, Oneida County, for twenty-five years. In 1914 he came to Barron County, and settled on 240 acres, which he had purchased in

1896. This was wild cut-over land. He put up a house, 16 by 28 feet, in 1900, with a lean-to, in which he left his family while he continued to work in Rhinelander for another year. Since then he has devoted all his attention to the upbuilding of his farm. He has sold a part of the tract, and now has 120 acres. This he has cleared, fenced and cultivated. In 1920 he built a nineroom residence, with furnace heat, running water, bath and other conveniences. He also has a good barn and an excellent set of other buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming, dairying, and stock raising. He has a good herd of graded Guernseys with a pure blooded sire; a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine, and some excellent Belgian horses. As a progressive and public spirited citizen, he has taken stock in the Pavilion at Barron, the Almena Telephone Co., and the Almena Produce Co., and in the First Joint Stock Land Bank, of Minneapolis. As the father of children he is interested in education, and has done excellent service on the school board of his district. Fraternally he is a popular member of the Masonic order, the Modern Woodmen, and other orders. He does his part as a good citizen in every respect, and is a man of highest probity and worth. He was married at Hurley, Wis., April 6, 1891, to Mary B. Hogan, who was born at Union, Brown County, June 10, 1871, the daughter of John and Mary (Alfson) Hogan, he a native of Massachusets, and she of Norway. They were early settlers of Brown County, Wis., and both are now dead. Of the twelve children in the Hogan family, there are now living six. Ella, Julia, Myrtle, George, Chester and Mary. Ella is the wife of J. J. Gibson, of Rhinelander; Julia is the wife of George Harrigan, of Milwaukee; Myrtle is the wife of Oscar Schultz, of Green Bay; George and Chester are in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Dimick have five children : Maude, Dorothy, Ricjiard, John and Kathryn. Maude is employed in a bank in Seattle, Wash. Dorothy is the wife of J. L. Hilderbrand, of Rhinelander. Richard and John help their father with the farm work, and Kathryn helps her mother about the house. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Oscar Forseth, a well regarded farmer of Section 6, Clinton Township, was born at Fergus Falls, Ottertail County, Minn., April 14, 1879, the son of Carl and Mary Forseth. Carl Forseth was born in Norway, of a long line of fisherfolk, and himself was connected with the fishing industry there until he was thirty years of age. Then he set out for America, the voyage aboard a failing boat taking sixteen weary weeks. Upon his arrival he took a home¬ stead in Ottertail County, Minn., being one of the first homesteaders in the vicinity of Fergus Falls. For a time he lived the life of a real pioneer. His first home was a dugout, with only the crudest of conveniences. Not a foot of the soil was tillable without first breaking. The grain market was at St. Cloud, on the Mississippi, more than two thirds across the state, a tedious trip to be made with ox teams. But he and his wife had courage and strength, and in time their hard work and hardships resulted in a well developed place. On this place, both died. In the family there were two children, Oscar and Carrie. Carrie is the widow of Oscar Olson, and lives in Duluth. Oscar was reared on the home farm, attended school, and learned farming from his father. After his father died he went to Duluth, and for several summers was a sailor on the Great Lakes. In the winters he worked in the woods and in the sawmills at Cumberland, in this county. Then for several years he was connected with the dairy business at Duluth. In 1913 he bought 40 acres in Section 6, Clin¬ ton Township, at that time all wild. Here he has now built up a good place. He has a good frame house of many comforts, a commodious barn, and such other buildings as silo, horse barn, sheds and the like. His land is well cultivated and well fenced. The equipment in tools, implements and ma¬ chinery is of the best. Mr. Forseth successfully carries on general farming and stock raising, and makes a specialty of dairying. He has an excellent herd of pure blooded and graded Jerseys, and sells the cream to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Forseth was married at Cumberland on Dec. 12, 1899, to

Inga Newhouse, the daughter of Ole and Mary Newhouse, early settlers of Clinton Township. Mrs. Forseth died on Sept. 7, 1904, leaving a daughter, Caroline, born Sept. 7, 1900, who now keeps house for her father. Later Mr. Forseth married Tena Newhouse, daughter of Jacob and Anna Newhouse, also early settlers of Clinton Township. She died in September, 1914. The two wives were cousins.

Ansel W. Hammond, was born near Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 1833, the son of Elisha R. and Lois (Parrish) Hammond, descended through New England colonists from English ancestry. Ansel W. was brought to Lawrence, St. Lawrence County, New York, as a small boy, and attended the rural schools and the Potsdam Academy. He started teaching school as a youth, and later clerked in a store at Potsdam, where he married the daughter of his employer. In 1856 he moved to Chilton, Calumet County, Wis., located on a farm and taught school, serving for some years as county superintendent of schools. In 1864 he resigned, and moved his family to New Brunswick, N. J., while he was employed in the quartermaster's department at Washington. After the war he again came to Chilton, was again made county superintendent, and served as deputy register of deeds. In 1876, with a partner he opened a drug store at Durand, Wis., and later bought a farm near there. Afterward he was elected justice of the peace and devoted much of his time to real estate and insurance business. He was postmaster from 1886 to 1889. He helped to incorporate the Bank of Durand in 1883, and served as the first president. In the Congregational church he was a deacon. Fraternally he was prominent in the Masonic order and in the Modern Wood¬ men. He died Jan. 12, 1899. Mr. Hammond was married Oct. 2, 1855, to Mary C. Vickery, the daughter of Matthias and Jane P. (Day) Vickery, and this union was blessed with three children: Alice, who married George Edwin Scott; Lucy who married Henry Goodrich, and Ansel Vickery.

George Edwin Scott, now deceased, was for many years a leading figure in the life of Prairie Farm Township, assemblyman, state senator, chairman of the township, member of the county board, president of the village, founder and president of the First State Bank of Prairie Farm successful merchant and prominent fraternity man. He was born in Durand, Pepin County, this state, July 3, 1860, the fourth of six children of Seth and Bolina M. (Fisher) Scott. The parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and were married in that state. In the late fifties they came west to Pepin County, where Seth Scott was a partner in erecting and operating a pioneer chair factory, and where he lived for many years, moving in later life to northern Minnesota, where he spent his declining days. He was a strict adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch attended the graded and High School of Durand, and early determined to devote his life to mercantile pursuits. He was scarcely in his 'teens when he began to run store errands, and he was soon regularly employed as a clerk. With the experience thus gained, he moved to Menomonie, in Dunn County, in April, 1881, and there became clerk in the general store of Knapp, Stout & Co. July 1, 1883, he came to Barron County, and located in Prairie Farm Village as manager of the store and mill owned by Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1891 he bought the store and mill property, and continued as sole owner of the store the remainder of his life. He built up what was regarded as one of the most beautiful country stores in this region. He carried a good line of goods, had a wide trade, and enjoyed the confidence and trust of all his customers. After his death, his wife and daughters operated the store for a while, and then sold to the Farmers' Store Company of Bloomer. From the first, Mr. Scott took the deepest interest in development and progress of the village. He helped to organize the First State Bank of Prairie Farm and was its first president. He also helped to organize the Prairie Farm Telephone Co., and the Prairie Farm Co-operative Creamery. He was instrumental in having the village incorporated, he helped to create enthusiasm for the proposed measure, and when the petition was presented to the county board of which he was then a member, was placed by that body on the committee to act upon it. He was a regular contributor to the support of all the English speaking churches in this vicinity, and helped with the building funds of the other churches. In public life, Mr. Scott took a most active part. He was a natural leader among his fellow men, and soon became chairman of the township, not only handling the affairs of the township with credit, but also doing most excellent service on the county board, as a member of which he was appointed to many important committees. So great was the confidence in which he was held, that he was elected to the Assembly in 1904, and sat in the session of 1905, 1907 and 1909. The distinction he thus attained caused his election to the Senate, in the sessions of which he sat in 1911 and 1913. He was on the joint finance committee both when a member of the Assembly and when a mem¬ ber of the Senate, and he also served on various other important committees. He exhibited special activity along the lines of forest conservation, fire pre¬ vention and public utilities control. A notable measure which he did much toward putting through was the act giving state support to the Stout Institute at Menomonie. He also did many other things in the interest of education in the state, county, township and village. In 1913 he was chosen chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. He was a member of the Congrega¬ tional Church at Menomonie. Fraternally he was a high degree Mason, be¬ longing to the Blue Lodge at Barron, the Chapter at Rice Lake, and the Council and the Shrine at Milwaukee. He was also a charter member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Prairie Farm. After a useful and active life, he died Nov. 9, 1915, at his home in Prairie Farm. Mr. Scott's success in life was due to his native ability, his genial temperament, and ability to make friends, and his unswerving integrity. He loved his work, he put his heart into everything he undertook, he had a sympathetic understanding of human problems, and he was ever ready to give help and encouragement. He was a loving husband, an indulgent father, a loyal friend and an ideal citizen, and the world is truly the happier for his having lived in it. Mr. Scott was married Nov. 24, 1881, at Durand, to Alice Hammond, born at Potsdam, New York, the daughter of Ansel W. and Mary Climena (Vickery) Hammond. To this union were born eight children: Eula Mildred, Frank Lucille, Hammond Edwin, a bright and affectionate boy of unusual promise who died at the age of fourteen years, and five who died in infancy. Eula is the wife of J. A. Helland, and they have two sons, George and James. Mr. Helland took over the mill property in Prairie Farm Village. Frank Lucille is the wife of Edward Dallas of Pasadena, Calif., and has a daughter, Virginia. Mrs. Scott is a gra¬ cious kindly lady, of many accomplishments, who has had a pleasant influence on the life of the village for many years. During the war she helped in Red Cross and other Home Defense work, and is now a member of the War Records Commission of Barron County, organized for the purpose of preserving the story of Barron County in the world conflict. She has been active in temperance work and in home and foreign missionary endeavor, especially that connected with the Congregational Church, of which she is a member. Fraternally she is associated with the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. The family residence is one of the most beautiful in this vicinity, pleasantly located on the banks of the Hay River, amid delightfully picturesque surroundings.

John G. Fomell, an estimable farmer of section 6, Clinton Township, was bom in Sweden, Nov. 16, 1862, the son of Daniel and Sarah Fomell, farmers of Sweden, the former of whom is dead, and the latter of whom has reached the good old age of 94 years. Of the twelve children in the family there are now six living: John, of Escanaba, Michigan; Swan, of Le Sueur, Minnesota; John G.; and Marie, Johannah and Emma, who have remained in Sweden. John G. was reared in Sweden, attended school there, and assisted his father on the farm. He came to America in 1886, and settled in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, where he worked on the railroad for eighteen years. In 1904 he came to Bar- ron County and took up farm work. In 1913 he bought 40 acres in section 6, Clinton Township. A nine room brick house had already been built, and the land was partly improved. Much of it, however, was covered with stumps, stone and brush. This he has cleared up and has developed an excellent place. He has built a barn, granary, swine house, chicken house and other buildings, and dug a good well. Here he carries on general farming, specializing in dairy¬ ing. The cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Fornell was married at Le Sueur, Minnesota, March 18, 1888, to Amanda Peterson, who was born in Sweden in 1866, the daughter of Peter and Martha Peterson. The father died in Sweden, and in 1884 the mother came to America, settled at Le Sueur, Minnesota, married Peter Anderson, and died in 1916. Amanda, now Mrs. Fornell, came to this country in 1885 and settled at Le Sueur, where she lived until she was married. She has one sister, Johannah, of Denmark. Mr. and Mrs. Fornell have eleven children, of whom there are now living nine: Esther L., Ellen E., Hilding, Ruth W., Dora, Clara, Florence, Melvin and Harold. Esther L. is the wife of George Teller, of Durand, Michigan. Ellen E. is the wife of John Stratton, of Minneapolis. Hilding is in Bradock, North Dakota. Ruth W. is the wife of William Jacobson, of Clinton Township. Dora is a dry goods clerk at Cumberland. Clara is attending the Barron County Training School at Rice Lake. Florence is attending the Rice Lake High School. Melvin is attending the high school in Cumberland and Harold is doing well with his studies in the district schools.

Fred J. Hanson, an active farmer of section 11, Clinton Township, was born at Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Dec. 2, 1883, the son of John and Elizabeth (Ducklow) Hanson, natives of Ashland County, Wisconsin, of Norwegian and Irish descent. John Hanson is a farmer and carpenter. He came to Clinton Township in 1886, and secured 80 acres in section 2, to which he later added 80 more, making a good place of 160 acres, which he devel¬ oped, and where he carried on general farming until his retirement. In the family there were eight children. Fred J. is a Clinton farmer. Nellie is the wife of Charles Blair, of Clinton Township. Charles farms on the old homestead. Lila is in Rice Lake. Theodore J. lives in Poskin, this county. Gordon, Clar¬ ence and an unnamed infant are dead. Fred J. was brought to this township when he was three years old, and was here reared and educated. He thoroughly learned farming and carpentering from his father, and remained at home until after he was 27 years old, helping with the farm work and following his trade throughout the surrounding country. In the fall of 1911 he bought 80 acres in section 11, Clinton Township. He has developed this into a good place, and here he successfully carries on general farming, stock raising and dairying, breeding good cows, horses, sheep and swine. He is one of the enterprising young men of the community, modern in his methods, liberal in his ideas, and held in the highest liking and esteem by all who know him. Mr. Hanson was married at Dallas, this county, Sept. 27, 1911, to Hilma Thollander, who was born in Clinton Township on Feb. 18, 1890, the daughter of Charles J. and Signe Thollander, natives respectively of Sweden and Norway, and early set¬ tlers of Clinton Township, who now live at Hudson, this state. There were two other children in the family: Teckla and Emma, who died at the age of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have two bright children. Budd J. was born Oct. 28, 1915, and Glen C. was born April 8, 1917.

Axel Dahlberg, a respected farmer of section 14, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden Dec. 20, 1864, son of John and Anna M. Swenson, the former of whom spent the span of his life in that country, and the latter of whom still lives there. Axel was educated in Sweden, and farmed there with his father until 1884. In that year he came to America and located at Woodville, in St. Croix County, this state, where he found employment working in the mills in the summer and in the woods winters, and also working on farms in between. In 1898 he bought 80 acres in section 14, Clinton Township. There was a log cabin, 14 by 16 feet, on the place, and he started clearing the land. As the years passed, he built up a good farm. In 1907 he erected a pleasant frame residence of nine rooms, heated with a furnace. Other buildings have been put up as necessity has required. About 50 acres of the place are under the plow. Here Mr. Dahlberg successfully carries on general farming and dairying along approved lines. Mr. Dahlberg was married at Barron, Dec. 31, 1898, to Emma L. Swanson, who was born on this place November, 1883, the daughter of Andrew and Louisa (Olson) Swanson, who were born in Sweden, came to America and homesteaded 80 acres in Clinton Township, and farmed there until the father's death, the mother still making her home with Mrs. Hilda Carl¬ son of Clinton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Dahlberg have had twelve children: Alma, the wife of Anton Palmquist, of Poskin; she died in 1921; Nettie, who is employed by the Bank of Poskin; Carl, at home; Elmer, at home; Axel, Emily, Arvid, Luella, Alvera, Frieda and Darold ; and Axel (first) who died in infancy.

Charles J. Tengbom, president of the Poskin State Bank, president of the Poskin Shipping Association, successful farmer, and also interested in other business ventures, was born in Sweden, Sept. 26, 1876, the son of John and Anna (Johnson) Tengbom. John Tengbom, who in Sweden was a farmer and worked on the railroads, brought the family to America in 1881, and settled near Red Wing, in Goodhue County, Minnesota,- where for nearly twenty years he successfully carried pn general farming. In 1900 he came to Barron County, and in partnership with the son, Charles J., bought 80 acres in section 28, Stanfold Township. This was all wild land. With the help of the family he cleared up most of it, and put up a house, barn, chicken houses, sheds and other buildings. In 1908 he sold out, and with his two sons, Charles J. and Claus, bought 80 acres in section 21, Clinton Township. This place has been cleared and stumped, and brought to a high degree of cultivation. The home is a comfortable one, and there is a good set of buildings including barn, silo, granary, chicken house and shed. Mrs. Tengbom died in 1887. In the family there are six children. Mary married Nels Johnson at Red Wing and now lives in Barron Township. Claus is a merchant at Poskin. Tena is the wife of Emil Peterson, of Hoquam, Washington. Amanda is the wife of Harry Mason, of Barron City. Arthur is dead. Charles J. was brought to Red Wing as a child, and there attended school and worked on the farm. He came to Stanfold Township with the family in 1900 and to the present farm in 1908. He is a successful farmer and has other extensive interests. He helped to organize the bank of which he is president, he has been active in the Shipping Associa¬ tion, of which he is now the head, he is a stockholder in the Almena Telephone Co. In partnership with his brother, Claus, he is the owner of a store at Poskin. All in all, he is an active and useful citizen, he is one of the best known men in this part of the county, and his influence has been a good one. Mr. Tengbom was married at Eagle Bend, Minnesota, Nov. 10, 1909, to Ida C. Carlson, daugh¬ ter of Frank O. and Martha Carlson, natives of Sweden, and early settlers of Eagle Bend, where the father died in 1920, and where the mother is still living. The other children in the family are: Alma, Hulda, August, Selma, Anna (wife of Anton Hjerstad), and Mabel, all living at Eagle Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Teng¬ bom have three bright children: Walter, Melvin and Luverne, all at home. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Poskin.

Hale Robert Rogers, business man of Prairie Farm Village, was born in a log cabin in section 32, Dallas Township, Aug. 2, 1880, the son of Henry and Caroline (Shotliff) Rogers. These good people were born, reared and married in England. In 1876 they came to the United States, bringing their two sons, James and Dickson. For several years they lived at Wilmot, Illinois. There another son, William, was born. In 1874 they came to Barron County and located on section 32, Dallas Township. There they erected a log cabin and tog stable and started farming with a yoke of oxen. As time passed they became prosperous and substantial residents, and gained the respect and esteem of their fellow men. Henry Rogers died Feb. 15, 1908, and his wife survived him but a few weeks, passing away March 23 of the same year. Hale R. was reared on the home place and completed the usual graded school studies in the common schools. He left home in 1900 and after learning the barber's trade at Prairie Farm Village, operated a shop there over thirteen years. In 1919 he sold out and engaged in the lunch room and confectionery business in the same village. He does a good business and is popular with all who know him. Being a man of fraternal disposition, he has joined the Masonic order at Barron and the Maccabees and the Woodmen at Prairie Farm. In the Woodmen he has been especially active and has held a number of offices. In public life he has done efficient service as a member of the council and as a member of the school board. Mr. Rogers was married at Prairie Farm on May 19, 1905, to Althea Reed, who was born in Dunn County, Wis., on May 17, 1887. She was the adopted daughter of Kate E. Reed, who died Aug. 15, 1920. This union has been blessed with two children: Horace Juston, born Dec. 20, 1906, and Glenn Neville, born Aug. 14, 1916.

Charles Babcock, an early settler in Dallas Township, Barron County, where he developed a farm, was born in New York State, Feb. 21, 1840. He served nine months in the Civil War, enlisting in 1861. He was discharged on account of sickness contracted in the service, from which he never fully recovered, and which was finally the cause of his death 36 years later at Dallas, Wis., in December, 1897. In Pennsylvania, in 1862, he was married to Charlotte Walker, who was born Oct. 12, 1839, and who is still living in Barron County. Emigrating to Nebraska, they rented a farm there and remained two years, but his crops being destroyed by grasshoppers, Mr. Babcock became discouraged with trying to make a living in that state, and came to Wisconsin, for five years renting a farm in Eau Claire County. In 1873 he moved with his family to Dallas Township, Barron County, homesteading 160 acres of wild land without buildings in section 8. The nearest trading point was Eau Claire, 50 miles to the southeast, the trip to which place he made for a number of years with an ox team. His first residence on his farm was a log house, but later as he prospered he erected good buildings. He aided in the agricultural develop¬ ment of this county and was a useful citizen respected in the community. He achieved a fair measure of success and rendered public service as a member of the school board of his district, in politics being a Democrat. He and his wife were First Day Adventists. They had seven children: Levant A., now living in Moosejaw, Canada; Jessie J., wife of A. Pecore of Dallas, Wis.; Jennie (twin sister of Jessie), who died in infancy in Pennsylvania; Zilphia G., now Mrs. E. E. Tabor of Weyerhauser, Wis.; Theddie J., residing in Endicott, Wash.; Ernest V., now clerk of the circuit court of Barron County, and Charles B., who resided for a time at Edmonton, Canada, and returned to Dallas in July, 1921.

Ernest V. Babcock, for a number of years an active business man of wide experience, and now clerk of the circuit court of Barron County, was born on a farm at Eau Claire, Wis., Oct. 10, 1873, son of Charles and Charlotte (Walker) Babcock. As a boy he attended district school to the age of 14, but in the mean¬ while, at the age of 12, he had the misfortune to lose his right arm as the result of a runaway accident on the farm. Thus physically handicapped for the career of a farmer, he sought other occupations, and after attending school at Chetek for four years, at the age of 18 he received a teacher's certificate, and for two years subsequently taught rural school. In 1893 he entered into the hardware and implement business at Chetek, in association with his brothers, Levant A. and Theddie J., and was thus occupied until 1898, when the firm sold out. He then became a traveling salesman for the Deering Harvester Company of Chicago, remaining with that concern until 1900. Then, with his brothers, Theddie J. and Charles H., he started in the general mercantile business at Bruce, Wis. After four years as a merchant there, in 1904 he returned to Chetek and built and operated the telephone exchange at that place. Two years later he sold the telephone business and in the fall of 1906 went to Spokane, Wash., as traveling agent for the International Harvester Company. Returning to Barron County, Wis., in 1908, he bought the telephone exchange of Dallas, which he converted into a rural line, selling the stock to the farmers. During the winter of 1909-10 Mr. Babcock was engaged in the logging business at Hawkins, Rusk County, Wis. In the following summer, that of 1910, he went to Winnipeg, Canada, as traveling salesman in the interests of the Townsley Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis, but in the following year became bookkeeper in a hotel at Drinkwater, Canada. After remaining in the Dominion until February, 1913, he returned to Barron, where he has since remained. He was elected clerk of the circuit court in the fall of 1916 and has since held that office. In addition to this employment he owns a farm in Stanley Town¬ ship, which he conducts, and also sells farm machinery. On January 25, 1898, Mr. Babcock was united in marriage with Claudia F. Davy, daughter of George R. and Mercie M. (Lindsay) Davy of Eleva, Trempeauleau County, Wis., where she was born Dec. 25, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock are the parents of four children: Holies D., born May 27, 1903; Floyd P., born Aug. 15, 1905; Coral E., born March 7, 1908, and George, born April 28, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Barron. Politically he is a Republican. Energetic and capable, Mr. Babcock has won success and is numbered among the prominent and respected citizens of Barron County.

Ronald A. Johnston, veterinary surgeon of Barron, was born in the city where he still resides, Feb. 24, 1893, son of Sylvester and Cassie (Clemmens) Johnston, the former a native of England and the latter of Scotland. The father, who for many years was the owner of a general store in Barron, has a pleasant home on La Salle Street, and owns 40 acres on the city limits, 80 acres in Maple Grove and 40 acres in Arland. These farms are under his personal supervision, and on them he successfully conducts general farming and dairy¬ ing. In the family there are five children: Ronald A., Clara, Theodore, Charles and Marion. Ronald A. passed through the public schools, graduated from the Barron High School in 1913, and was employed three years in the drug busi¬ ness. In the fall of 1916 he entered the McKillips Veterinary College, at Chi¬ cago, and took the full course and graduated. In 1918 he offered his services to the Government, and served as a veterinarian at Camp Greenleaf, Ga. Upon his discharge, Dec. 14, 1918, he came to Barron once more and engaged in the practice of his profession. He is in a stock country and has unlimited territory, and he is highly regarded as a practitioner and as a citizen. His fraternal relations are with the Masonic order. Dr. Johnston was married Dec. 5, 1917, to Lucille Schultz, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Schultz, of Maple Grove Township, this county, who moved here from Waukesha County in 1916. The other children in the Schultz family are: Mabel, Mrs. F. Edward; Maude, now Mrs. Charles Taylor, Esther and Marie.

Frederick E. Lentz, who is engaged in the automobile business in Barron City, was born in Germany, April 29, 1866, son of Frederick and Marie (Blake) Lentz, both of whom died in their native country. Frederick E. received his early education in Germany and later came to America. With Menomonie, Wis., as his headquarters, he farmed and worked in lumber mills and in the pineries until 1899. In that year he came to Barron County and purchased 240 acres in section 24, Prairie Farm Township, where he cleared 160 acres, erected a good set of buildings and carried on general farming and dairying until 1914 when he rented his farm and moved to Prairie Farm Village where he engaged in the automobile business. Then he sold out and moved to Barron, where he is now engaged. Mr. Lentz is a popular man in the community, has a good business and is well liked. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Wood¬ men. Mr. Lentz was married April 24, 1877, to Katherine Smith, who was born Oct. 20, 1869, daughter of Walter and Marie (Kalemback) Smith, natives of Germany, who came to America in the late sixties and settled in Dunn County, Wis., where they secured a homestead of 300 acres. Mr. Smith died Jan. 21, 1908, and his wife still lives on the home farm with her daughter, Mrs. John Hartung. Mr. and Mrs. Lentz are the parents of six children: Walter W., born May 19, 1888, is living in Lehigh, Wis.; Minnie K., born March 7, 1890, is the wife of Albert Vergin of Dallas Township, this county; Alice E., born June 17, 1892, is now Mrs. Arthur Lever of Dunn County, this state; Frederick J., born Feb. 12, 1894, now lives in Seattle, Wash.; James E., born June 12, 1896, resides in Ohio; and Edna K., born May 13, 1911, lives at home. The family faith is the Methodist Episcopal Church.