Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 25 of 46)

Eric John Carlson, a progressive farmer of section 17, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden April 7, 1872, the son of Erick and Lottie Carlson, farming people of that country, the former of whom still lives there, and the latter of whom is jdead. Of the family of seven children, all are living, and three, Eric J., Adolph and Johannah, came to the United States. Eric J. attended school in his native land and was reared to farm pursuits by his father. In 1893, when he was of age, he came to the United States. After a short time in Michigan he continued his trip to Barron County, where he found work in the lumber industry, laboring as a logger, scaler and sawmill man. In 1899 he bought 80 acres in section 17. All this was wild land when he purchased It, and he has developed it into a model farm. The residence is a pleasant house of eight rooms, with such modern conveniences as running hot and cold water, hot water heat, electric light and bath. The barn is 32 by 72, with a half basement. The barn is also equipped with electric lights and running water. In addition to the house and barn there is full complement of other buildings, including the granary, tool house and machine shed. The equip¬ ment is of the best and includes a high-power tractor. To the original tract of land Mr. Carlson has added another 120 acres. This tract also contains a good set of buildings, including a model barn, 40 by 26 feet, with a lean-to, 40 by 14 feet. On his fine stretch of 200 acres Mr. Carlson successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of graded Holsteins, and sells cream to the Barron Creamery Co. He takes his part in all the affairs of the community and is a useful and active citizen, well thought of by all who know him. He follows modern methods and his efforts in life have resulted in a good degree of success. As the father of a fine family he is interested in education and has done excellent work as a member of the school board. Mr. Carlson was married at Barron to Hulda Orn, who was born in Sweden on Nov. 3, 1874, the daughter of Jacob and Anna Orn, natives of

Sweden, and early settlers of Barron County, both now deceased. In the family there were five children: Anna, who lives in Sweden; Axel, Julius; Selma, wife of Frank Osten, of Minneapolis; and Hulda. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson have seven children: Helmer, born July 27, 1900; Waldo, June 9, 1902; Ethel, July 14, 1904; Esther, Oct. 29, 1906; Edna, Dec. 15, 1908; Selma, June 3, 1910; and Gladys, Aug. 23, 1914; all living at home. The older ones help with the farm work, and the younger ones are doing well with their studies in the public schools. The family attends the Lutheran Church at Clinton.

Peter Jacobson, a hard-working farmer of section 16, was born in Sweden July 11, 1861, the son of John and Anna Jacobson, who spent the span of their years in that country. In the family there were seven children : Peter, Charles (deceased) August, of Hastings, Minn.; Louisa, widow of John Lestrom, and now living in Minneapolis; and Lettie, Julius and Mary, of Sweden. Peter attended school in his native land, and was there reared. As a young man he was variously employed. He came to America in 1882 and located at Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, on a farm. A year later he went to Minneapolis, Minn., where he was employed for a time as a teamster. In 1900 he came to Barron County and settled in section 16, Clinton Township, on 80 acres situated on the shore of Paskin Lake, which he had previously pur¬ chased. The land was then covered with small timber. In the twenty-one years that has since parsed he has built up a good place. He has a pleasant, seven-room frame >10086, a barn 26 by 39 feet, with a lean-to 18 by 39 feet, and full basement, furnished with Louden equipment, and also other buildings. His farm is well tilled and well equipped. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good little herd and sells cream to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Jacobson was married at Hastings on May 2, 1881, to Jennie Carlson, who was born in Sweden on Sept. 25, 1862, the daughter of Carl Mangnuson and his good wife, both natiyes of Sweden, who came to this country and farmed in Goodhue County, Minn. In the family there are two other children: Emma and Emil. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have a sturdy son, Rudolph, a popular young man of the community, who helps his parents on the home farm. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church. He was married June 15, 1920, at Poskin, to Ruth Fornell, the daughter of Gustav and Amanda (Peterson) Fornell. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

Albert H. Miller, an energetic farmer of section 31, Clinton Township, was born in Faribault County, Minnesota, Jan. 26, 1892, the son of August and Emelia Miller, natives of Germany, who came to Canada in the sixties, came to the States in 1879, purchased 440 acres of land in Faribault County, Minn., where he farmed for a number of years, and then came to Clinton Township, where he also farmed. About fifteen years ago he retired and with the exception of one year spent in Cumberland, he and his wife have since made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Adolph Rolf, in Clinton Township. Albert H. was reared in his native county, attended school there, and worked with his father until 1915. Then he purchased 80 acres in section 31, Clinton Township. The place was then partly improved and a house and barn had been started. He completed these two buildings, put up a garage, silo, hen house and other structures, and has made general improvements in the way of fences and new equipmnt. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a herd of graded Guernsey cattle. The cream is sold to the Almena Creamery Co. Mr. Miller was married at Almena on April 21, 1915, to Clara M. Lueck, who was born at Kousouth County, Iowa, March 2, 1897, the daughter of Julius and Margaret Lueck. This union has been blessed with three bright boys, Roy, Earl and Clarence. The family attends the Ger¬ man Lutheran Church at Almena.

Julius Lueck, at one time an extensive land owner in Clinton Township, was born in Germany and was brought to Grant County, this state, when he was but four years of age. For some years he farmed in Kousouth County,

Iowa, and for some years in Faribault County, Minn. He came to Barron County in 1901 and purchased 440 acres of wild land in Clinton Township. He built a log cabin and started clearing up the land. A little later he built frame buildings, and developed a part of the land. He died just as he was getting a good start here, Nov. 8, 1903, and his widow now lives in Almena Village. Mr. and Mrs. Lueck were the parents of eight children: John, Henry, Leonard, George, Ida, Emma, Bertha and Clara. Ida M. is the wife of August D. Miller, of Clinton. Emma is the wife of William Schneider, of Waldo, Wis. Bertha M. is the wife of Gust Balko, of Almena Township. Clara M. is the wife of Albert H. Miller, of Clinton Township.

John Alfred Nelson, Sr., a worthy and God-fearing pioneer of section 10, Prairie Farm Township, now deceased, was born in Sweden Aug. 15, 1837. He was reared and educated there, and married Emma Christina Ward, who was born in that country Dec. 14, 1840. They came to America in the summer of 1866 and after a long and tiresome voyage aboard a sailing ship, landed in New York. From there they found their way to Red Wing on the Mississippi River, in Goodhue County, Minn., where they remained about a year. In 1867 they moved to Menomonie, where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. A year later he came to Barron County and located on a homestead of 160 acres in section 10, Prairie Farm Township, moving his family into a small log cabin which he built. The land was then covered* with heavy timber and no roads led to it. Life in the wilds had but few comforts. The furniture for the little home was made from trees and poles cut on the place. Tools were few. It was some time before the farm was sufficiently cleared to raise enough crops to support the family, so for several years Mr. Nelson spent his winters in the woods, leaving his wife alone in the cabin among the trees. She passed the lonely hours looking after her household duties, attending to the chores, and spinning yarn and knitting socks and mittens. Mr. Nelson would some¬ times walk as far as Menomonie for supplies, bringing home his purchases on his back. His family well remembers one time when he came home with a spinning wheel on one shoulder and a heavy load of groceries on the other. As the family grew Mr. Nelson put up a second log cabin. Still later, as the county was developed and roads put through, he built a good frame house across the road from his original site. He erected other good buildings, added forty acres of land and in time had a good place on which he successfully carried on general farming and dairying. Mr. Nelson died Sept. 30, 1916. He was a man of many engaging qualities. Of genial temperament, with a good word for all, he was a man of broad mind, and not only was a loyal contributor to his own church but also helped other churches. He had a most abiding faith, and in times of stress and trouble he prayed for help, and as a result was comforted and sustained. His memory will long be cherished as a wholesome influence in the community. His wife died Oct. 16, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were the parents of eight children, one born in Menomonie and seven in Prairie Farm Township. Andrew was born July 23, 1867. Emma was born Dec. 9, 1871, and died May 14, 1921. Tilda was born April 1, 1873. Louisa was born June 26, 1875, and died in infancy. Sophia was born July 13, 1877. John A. was born Sept. 22, 1880. Joseph was born April 9, 1883, and died Jan. 14, 1908. Louise was born April 22, 1885, and is the wife of Ralph Kipp, of Dallas Township.

John A. Nelson, Jr., a prosperous farmer of section 10, Prairie Farm Township, widely known as a lover of out-of-door sport, was born in a log cabin on the place where he still lives, Sept. 22, 1880, the son of John Alfred Nelson, Sr., and Emma Christina Ward. He was reared on the home place, attended the log schoolhouse in the neighborhood, and learned farming from his father. He now owns the home place and successfully carries on general farming and stock raising. The home and other buildings are in good repair, the farm is well kept, and everything about it bespeaks the good judgment and hard work of the owner. Mr. Nelson has been interested in outdoor life since early boyhood. Even as a youngster he was known as a good shot, and in the lumber woods where he worked for several winters as a young man, he had quite a reputation for his athletic ability. He still enjoys hunting and fishing, and has a fine collection of guns. Included in the collection is his father's old muzzle loading rifle, which he will hand down to his own sons as a keepsake. Mr. Nelson was married on April 2, 1914, at Prairie Farm, to Myrtle Seeger, who was born in Prairie Farm Township, this county. Sept. 28, 1894, the daughter of John C. and Catherine Seeger. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have a fine family of four children; Joseph Elden, Kenneth John, Clinton Merton and Vivian Violet, all at home.

Thom Miller, a hard working and respected citizen of section 3, Clinton Township, was born in Norway June 19, 1866, the son of Thoral 0. and Emma Thoralson, the former of whom, a prominent merchant and banker, is still living in Norway. Thom was reared in his native land, attended school, and as a young man was employed by his father teaming and farming. For some years he also worked in the nickel refineries. He was twenty-five years of age, when in 1891 he came to the United States. With headquarters at Min¬ neapolis, Minn., he worked in the woods on farms and as a stone mason. In 1894 he came to Barron County. Here he worked for Halvor Larson, cutting cord wood at eighty cents a cord. He also did farm work. In 1898 he pur¬ chased 80 acres of land in Clinton Township, to which he later added 40 acres more. In 1919 he sold the eighty acres and began to rebuild on the 40 acres. When he first took the land it was wild and heavily timbered. In clearing it he sold 7,500 feet of logs to Harry Jacobs. He put up a house, a barn 30 by 40 feet, and other buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. Milk from his herd is sold to the Barron creamery. It is interesting to note that in 1917 Mr. Miller made a trip to Norway to visit his parents. He has many souvenirs of his visit, including a bread ticket. Without a bread card it was impossible to get anything to eat. He made the trip home in safety in 1918 and failed to encounter a single submarine, though the crew was constantly on the lookout. Mr. Miller is a brother of Ole Thoraldson, of this township, his name being a modified form of the estate name of Mallon.

Adolf Rolf, a careful and prudent farmer of section 18, Clinton Township, in which vicinity he has lived since boyhood, was born in Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minn., Dec. 13, 1887, the son of Adolf and Bertha Rolf, the former born in Ohio, and the latter near Milwaukee, Wis., and both of German descent. The father brought the family to Barron County in 1896 and bought 240 acres of land in Clinton Township, where he farmed until killed while blasting stumps, Oct. 31, 1901. The mother still lives on the home place. In the family there were eight children : Gusta, the wife of Philip Miller of Sand Point, Idaho; Herman; Adolf; Martin; Anna, wife of Ed. Retzlaf, of Turtle Lake, this county; Herbert; Fred, deceased; and Louisa, deceased. Adolf attended school in his native county three years and continued his education in the district schools of Clinton Township. He spent two years as a helper in a blacksmith shop in Almena, but aside from that he has devoted his life to farm work. Feb. 1, 1914, he purchased 80 acres in section 18, Clinton Town¬ ship. This land was partly improved. He has continued the improvements, and now has about 60 acres under the plow. He has put up a modern stuccofinished house, furnished with many improvements; a barn 34 by 76 feet, with full cement basement, furnished with Louden equipment and running water; a silo and other buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying along approved lines. He was married at Almena, Feb. 14, 1913, to Anna Miller, who was born in Elmore, Minn., on May 10, 1895, the daughter of August and Amelia Miller. This union has been blessed with three chil¬ dren: Randolf, Louella and Viola (deceased). August Miller was born in Germany. He came to America in 1869, lived in Canada until 1879, and then came to the states and located in Faribault County, Minn., where he farmed until 1904. In that year he came to Barron County and bought 160 acres of land in Clinton Township. He and his wife now make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Rolf. By his first wife he had seven children, of whom there is now living one, Augusta, the wife of Otto Stockman, of Sand Point, Idaho. By his second wife he has twelve children : Christian D., August D., Otto, Phillip H., John R., Albert H.; Alvina, wife of Fred Miller of Forest Lake, Minn.; Ida, wife of George Boedeker of Almena ; Emele, wife of Herman Rolf ; Ottilie, wife of Herman Curt; and Anna, the wife of Adolf Rolf. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church at Almena and Mr. Rolf is active in the church band.

Edwin W. Sill, farmer of section 13, Stanley Township, pioneer and official of Sumner Township, former educator and business man, was born at Arling¬ ton, Columbia County, Wis., July 29, 1856, the son of Harvey John and Miranda M. (Foster) Sill. He came to Barron County with the family, and for a time taught school in Sumner and Chetek Townships. In 1878 he took a homestead of 160 acres in section 33, Chetek Township. There, in 1879, he took his bride. In 1881, when his father moved into Barron, he took up his home on the old homestead in Sumner Township, which he operated in connection with another eighty. Later he went to South Dakota, where he bought grain and dealt in coal. In 1891 he came back, located once more on the old homestead, and in 1892 purchased it. In 1901 he sold out and bought the old Butler place, just across the road. In 1912 he purchased his present good farm of 80 acres in section 13, Stanley Township. He has a well developed place and is suc¬ cessfully carrying on general farming and dairying. Coming of Colonial and pioneer stock, of the best English ancestry, and son of a man greatly honored and respected in the history of Barron County, Mr. Sill is himself one of the leading men of his community. His judgment is always to be relied upon, his advice is sought by the younger generation, and his opinions are heard with the deepest interest. In Sumner Township he held numerous school and town offices, including the positions of township chairman and township clerk. As chairman of the township he not only did the town much good service in the administration of its affairs, but also sat with dignity and efficiency on the county board. The Methodist Episcopal Church at Canton has found in both him and his wife and family faithful members, regular attendants and hard workers, and he has been one of its official board as a trustee for some time. Mr. Sill was married Dec. 25, 1879, at Bloomer, Chippewa County, this state, to Hattie M. Grilley, who was born in Illinois, July 20, 1859, the daughter of Leander S. and Sarah (Briggs) Grilley, who in 1873 homesteaded a tract of 160 acres of wild land in section 28, Sumner Township, this county. They started with a yoke of oxen and two cows, and so were somewhat better off than most of their neighbors. They erected a log cabin and cleared some land, and being generous and hospitable people, loaned their oxen to their neighbors at times, and also let the neighbors have milk from the cows. Chippewa Falls was the nearest market place. The trip there with oxen took three days, and sometimes the trip was made afoot, when the need of provisions became urgent. Bloomer, in Chippewa County, was the nearest postofflce. Anyone going there brought back the mail, and the months-old letters and news were eagerly awaited. As the years passed they developed a good farm. He was the pioneer fruit grower of the county. He believed thoroughly that fruit raising could be profitably raised here, and he set out a fine apple orchard, which in time justified his faith. He was also interested in bee culture, and at one time had one hundred colonies, constituting the largest apiary in the county. Mr. Grilley died in 1875 and his wife in 1900. They were the parents of seven children: Helen, Dighton, Burritt, Mary, Fannie, Harriet and Jesse, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Sill have six children : Edwin H., Verne, Hurle, Bessie, Ethel and Lyle. Edwin H. is a merchant of Bruce, Wis. Verne is a farmer of Sumner Township. Hurle is at home. Bessie, a former school

Gustav Ristow, a modern farmer in sections 30 and 31, Stanfold Township, was born in Flora Township, Renville County, Minn., July 23, 1887, the son of August and Anna (Hummel) Ristow. The parents were natives of Germany who came to America in 1886 and located in Renville County on a farm, where they lived until 1908. They then came to Barron County, Wis., and took up their residence with their son Gustav, at whose home the mother died Feb. 13, 1921. The father is still living; and has attained the good old age of 81 years. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native county and learned farming from his father. In 1910 he came to Barron County and purchased from .his father a good farm of 80 acres. Later he bought 120 acres more, and has just recently bought another tract of 80 acres. On his first farm here a log house and barn had been built, and the land had been partly improved. In 1911 Mr. Ristow built a frame house, barn, milk house, chicken house, machine sheds and other structures. House and barn have electric lights and running water, and the barn is furnished with the James barn equipment. Mr. Ristow successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of cattle headed by a full blooded sire. He keeps well abreast of the times by reading farm bulletins and papers and attending the various farmers' meet¬ ings, and he believes in following all the latest approved methods. He is building up a sightly and profitable farm, and is already getting a good start in life. Mr. Ristow was married at Long Lake, in Renville County, Minn., Sept. 24, 1908, to Amelia Tepfer, daughter of Gottlieb and Ottilie Tepfer, natives of Germany and farmers of Renville County, the former of whom died July 13, 1905, and the latter of whom is still living on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ristow have had six children. Erma was born Aug. 10, 1909, and died May 27, 1911. Lawrence was born Feb. 28, 1911. Walter was born Sept. 16. 1913, and died April 13, 1919. Adeline was born Jan. 17, 1915. Edwin was born Sept. 28, 1918, and died April 13, 1919. Margaret was born April 2, 1920, and died June 1, 1921. As a father of children, Mr. Ristow has been interested in education, and has done good service for six years as a member of the school board. As a property owner, he is a believer in good foads and has done good work for six years as overseer. His business holdings include stock in the Terminal Packing Plant Co., at St. Paul, and the Consumers' Store, in Barron. He and his family worship at the German Lutheran Church in Bar¬ ron, Wis.

George Alfonse, now living retired at Cumberland, was born in Pescolango, Italy, and there married Agatha Manella, a native of Atelata, that country. They came to America in 1882, and landed in New York, where, like so many of their fellow countrymen, they engaged in the restaurant business. Four years later, in 1886, they came to Wisconsin and located at Spooner, where he was employed by the Omaha Railway as manager of their coal yards there. In 1892 they came to Cumberland and purchased 58 acres in the city limits. They erected a good set of buildings, cleared a part of the land and successfully carried on truck farming for several years. In 1913 they retired and deeded the property to their children. That year they took a trip back to their old home in Italy, where they remained for eight months. Since then they have lived with their son Amedeo, in Cumberland. ' They are the parents of four children, Amedeo, Thomas, Christina (Mrs. Frank Ranella) and Anna (Mrs. Pasquale Sirianni), all of Cumberland. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Amedeo Alfonse, prominent business man and a real leader in the Italian colony of Cumberland and vicinity, was born in Italy, Aug. 2, 1876, the son of George and Agatha (Manella) Alfonse, who brought him to New York in 1882, to Spooner, Wis., in 1886, and to Cumberland in 1892, in all of which towns he attended school. In 1900, in order to see more of the country, he entered the employ of the Northern Pacific, as a timekeeper, and worked in various towns in Montana and Idaho. He returned to Cumberland in 1903 and fanned for two years. In 1905 he became manager of the company store of Miller Waterman & Co., at Cumberland, in which position he has since remained. He is a good business man and has the confidence of the entire community, being known far and wide for his fair dealing and efficiency. He is vice president of the local branch of the Italian Aid Society and of the local lodge of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He is looked up to as adviser and helper of all his fellow countrymen in this region. Mr. Alfonse was married Jan. 4, 1900, at Cumberland, to Carminella Di Re, who was born in Cantalupe, nel Sannio, Italy, daughter of* Nicholas and Victoria Di Re. The children of this union are Helen, Margaret, George, Josephine, Mary, Leopold, Joseph, Agatha and John, all born in Cumberland city. Helen was born Dec. 14, 1900; Margaret, Sept. 25, 1902; George, June 25, 1904; Josephine, March 20, 1907; Mary, Aug. 14, 1911; Leopold, April 5, 1914; Joseph, June 6, 1916; Agatha, April 7, 1918, and John, July 23, 1920. Helen is now the wife of Dominick Felecette of Minneapolis.

Henry H. Scovill, the first permanent settler in what is now Almena Township, was born in New York State, and married Castena Persons, a native of Ohio, of Scotch descent. They settled near Horicon, Wis., as young people, and there developed a farm. In 1873 they came to Barron County and home¬ steaded 132 acres in section 22, in what is now Almena Township. This region was then wild indeed. Most of the timber was still standing. The Knapp, Stout & Co. crews were logging, having camps on the Lower Turtle Lake, and on the Hay River. The only public highway was the old state road to Supe¬ rior. This road was a trail cut through the trees, wide enough for a wagon, with the worst places in the swamps made passable with corduroy. North¬ ward to Superior stretched the wilderness, and in that vast area hardly a permanent settler had located. To the eastward a trip could be made to Barron without passing a single settler's cabin until near the village. Mr. Scovill helped to cut the first town road. A little later the railroad was built as far as Clayton, in St. Croix County. From there Mr. Scovill brought provisions on his back. For some years he and his family lived in a log cabin. Gradually they built up a farm. In 1889 he and his wife sold the farm, retired, and moved to Linden, Wash., where he died April 9, 1913. His wife resides in Minneapolis. Of the five children in the family there are now living four. Ellen is the wife of G. W. Balkcom, M. D., of Minneapolis. Bertha also lives in Minneapolis. William resides in Montana. Seamon farms in Almena Township, this county.

Seamon Scovill, proprietor of the Lake View Farm, section 21, Almena Township, is one of the leading men of this part of the county and has a sightly and well improved farm. He was born at Horicon, Wis., Sept. 25, 1862, the son of Henry H. and Castena (Persons) Scovill. As a boy he was taken to Medford, Minn., then to Taylors Falls, Minn., then to Clear Lake, Wis., and from there in 1873 was brought to Almena Township. He attended school and assisted his parents in getting the place cleared up. He helped to build the first schoolhouse in the township and saw all the beginnings of the present day development. As a young man he worked in the logging camps and in sawmills. In 1881 he bought 40 acres in section 21, Almena Township, and started to clear up the place. He built a log house and log barn and com¬ menced farming operations with a yoke of oxen and a cow. To his original tract he has added until he now owns 205 acres on the shores of Upper Turtle Lake, a most beautiful location indeed. Nearly 160 acres are under the plow, the remainder being in pasture land. The cutting of the trees and the clearing of the land is all the work of his own hands. The set of buildings is a sightly one. The pleasant ten-room house was erected in 1902. The barn is 90 by 24 feet, with a lean to 50 feet on one side. There is a smaller residence 18 by 32 feet for the helpers on the place. The buildings also include a swine house, machine sheds, granary and the like. The farm is well equipped with tools, implements and machinery, and everything about the place bespeaks the thrift, good taste and modern spirit of the owner. Mr. Scovill successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and for thirty years past has made a specialty of buying and shipping stock. He has a herd of graded Shorthorns and a few registered Holsteins. He also has a good drove of pure blooded Duroc-Jersey swine and a flock of some 60 Shropshire sheep. He is one of the active and influential men of the community, and has been on the town board for a while, town treasurer for fourteen years and a member of the school board fifteen years, giving general satisfaction in all these responsible posi¬ tions. Mr. Scovill was married Oct. 16, 1880, in Almena Township, to Flora A. Lugard, who was born at Rockefeller, Iowa, on March 17, 1866, the daughter of Chauncey and Florilla Lugard, the former of whom died many years ago, and the latter of whom later married Dwight Webb,, who brought the family to Barron County, in 1878, and located in Almena Township. Mrs. Webb now lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and her husband is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Scovill have three children: Zenus T., Minnie and Ruby. Zenus T. is a manufacturer of tents and awnings at Barron. He has two sons, Harry S. and Thomas W. Minnie married Elmer E. Arnold and lives near Spokane, Wash. They have two children, Vivian and Elmond. Ruby married John Refsnider of Superior, Mont. They have three children, John, Dorris and Calvin; another, Jacie, was drowned in the Missoula River at the age of twelve years.

Robert Kruger, for some years a farmer in section 24, Stanley Township, and section 19, Sumner Township, now living retired at Rice Lake, was born in Germany Oct. 18, 1827, and was there reared and educated. There he mar¬ ried Henrietta Koeler, and had one child, Fernand. In the late fifties they started with this child for America. The voyage was a long and tedious one aboard a sailing vessel, and before America was reached the child died and was buried at sea. The bereaved couple found their way to Racine, this state, and there he was employed at his trade as a wagon maker. In 1865 he enlisted in the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the remainder of the conflict. Upon his return he took 20 acres of wild land in Racine County and began to clear it up. Later he added 35 acres more. He had but little to work with, but by perseverance and industry managed to get a yoke of oxen and a cow. From there he went to Beaver Dam in Dodge County, this state. In the middle eighties he came to Barron County and secured 160 acres on the town line between Sumner and Stanley. A shanty had been erected and a part of the land cleared. He started in with a will and developed a good place, with suitable buildings, stock and equipment. With advancing years he gradually left the work in the hands of his son, Julius, and after his wife's death in 1904 he moved to Rice Lake, where he lived until his death Feb. 6, 1921, at the good old age of 94 years. He was a substantial God-fearing man, and was prominent in .the German Evangelical Church, in which he held various offices. He was well regarded by all who knew him and was venerated for his worth and for what he had accomplished in life. Mr. and Mrs. Kruger were the parents of seven children: Fernand, who died at sea; and Julius, Gust, Otto, Anna, Emma and Amelia, who were born in this state.

Julius Kruger, proprietor of Pokegema Valley Stock Farm and a pros¬ perous farmer owning 160 acres in section 19, Sumner Township, and section 24, Stanley Township, is a native of this state, born on a farm in Racine County Sept. 2, 1862, the son of Robert and Henrietta (Koeler) Kruger, who brought him to Dodge County, and then to Barron County. The oldest of six children, and born while his parents were still struggling with poverty, he had little opportunity for attending school. He helped his father develop the present place, and as a young man took over a half of it. Later he bought the remainder. He has continued the improvements and has now a place of which he is justly proud, with good buildings, good equipment and good stock. Mr. Kruger is a broad minded man of considerable influence in the community and has various interests outside of his farm. He has been a town supervisor and town assessor and has also held other public positions. He has been an official of the Sumner German Lutheran Church and has given it his loyal support. He has been treasurer of the Farmers Store Co. at Canton, and is still one of its stockholders. He is also a stockholder in the State Bank of Cameron. Mr. Kruger was married January 26, 1893, to Tena Bortz, who was born in Germany Aug. 18, 1867, the daughter of William Bortz, one of the earliest pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Kruger have four children: Esther, born Feb. 11, 1894; Lionel, born March 1, 1896; Ruth, born Feb. 18, 1899; and Fadus, born Nov. 11, 1904, all now living at home.

Baron A. Stow, veteran of the Civil War and early settler of two states, was born in Vermont, and was there reared and attended school. At the age of twenty-one he came to Wisconsin and lived first in Kenosha County, and later in Monroe County. # In the early sixties he moved to Houston County, Minn. From there in 1864 he enlisted in Co. E, 4th Minnesota Volunteer Infanty, and served until the close of the conflict, and participated in the Grand Review at Washington. After his return he took a homestead in Faribault County, Minn., where he developed a good farm. In 1881 he came to Barron County, and operated a dray line at Cumberland for a short time. Then he bought 40 acres in Section 17, Cumberland Township, where he de¬ veloped a farm. In 1887 he sold, and went to Knoxville, Tenn., for a year. The next year he went to Springfield, Mo. In 1899 he came back to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Maple Grove Township. Here he likewise developed a farm. Later he sold that place, and moved to upper Turtle Lake, where he lived until his death, Nov. 12, 1903. He was a fine type of citizen who lived a worthy life and was respected by all with whom he came into contact. Mr. Stow was twice married; first to Zemira L. Judd, a native of Canada, by whom he had six children. Achsah, now deceased, was the wife of Robert J. Odell. Cecil E. is a Cumberland farmer. Fannie M. is the wife of Charles Southworth, of Revilstock, British Columbia, Canada. Esta A. lives in Everett, Wash. Minnie V. is the wife of W. E. Lee, Spokane, Wash. Nellie M. is the wife of James Minnis, of Riceville, Iowa. For his second wife, Mr. Stow married Mrs. Catherine Millard, who now lives in Barron City. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church.

Cecil E. Stow, well known truck farmer and fruit grower of Cumberland, was born in Monroe County, this state, May 11, 1860, the son of Baron A. and Zemira L. (Judd) Stow. He was reared in Faribault County, Minn., and there attended school. He also attended the Cumberland High School after coming here in 1881. At the age of eighteen he started teaching, and subsequently had charge of schools in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, until 1907, a period of nearly thirty years. He was a most admirable teacher who had the faculty of inspiring the children to their best work, and his name is held in respect in every community in which he taught. In 1907 he. became a mail carrier out of Cumberland, a position he held for twelve years. In 1919 and 1920 he went back to his old profession and successfully taught in District No. 6, Cumberland, forty-two years from the time he taught his first school. In the meantime, in 1883, he bought fifteen acres in the present limits of Cumber¬ land. He cleared the entire tract, erected a good set of buildings, and has developed a most excellent truck farm and fruit farm. As an educator of superior attainments he has naturally taken an interest in public affairs, and has believed in everthing that has meant progress and development. For some years he has served on the school board. The Pioneers of Cumberland, an association of old settlers, have found in him an active and enthusiastic member. Mr. Stow was married at Osage, Iowa, Nov. 23, 1881, to Mary J. DeFord, who was born at that place, March 3, 1860, the daughter of Mathew H. and Ann Eliza (Allen) De Ford, natives of Ohio and New York, respective¬ ly, who as young people moved to Indiana, and later to Iowa, where the father still lives at the good old age of ninety, and where the mother died June 4, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Stow have five children. Elsie A. is the wife of M. H.

White, of Arland Township. Zemira E. is the wife of Walter Lathe, of Grand View, Wis. Hale A. is a banker in Daggett, Mich. Cecil R., who served 18 months in the World War, is in South St. Paul, Minn. Hoyt H. is at home. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Christian E. Stephenson was born in Norway, and as a youth served an apprenticeship of seven years at the cabinet-making trade in Trondjem, Nor¬ way. He came to America in 1866, and located in Chicago, where on August 25, 1869, he married Lena Neilson, also a native of Norway. Oct. 1, 1880, they moved with their four children, Christine, Charles, Martin and Jennie, to Barron County, and purchased from Andrew Blodget, for $500 cash, the southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 33, Range 13, west, now Arland Township, then a part of Prairie Farm Township. His live stock at that time consisted of two cows, a heifer calf, two small pigs, two sheep and a dozen chickens. Soon he secured a yoke of oxen. It was evident to him that his small store of cash would not last long, so he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., in their camp near Hay River, as a sawyer, continuing in this work for ten winters. At the end of this period, he devoted his time exclusive¬ ly to farm work. To facilitate the operations, he traded seven head of cattle, consisting of two ox teams, two cows and a two year old heifer, for a team of ten-year-old mares, weighing 1,100 pounds each. One of these animals was very balky and presented a serious problem for the family. A story is still told of one day when the family attended church service at Prairie Farm. The members of the family all climbed into the wagon in front of the place of holding the services, when the balky mare, instead of moving ahead, began to back, and stand upright on its hind legs, delaying the departure for half an hour, greatly to the confusion of the family and to the delight of the on¬ lookers. But the mares were kept until they died of old age, and became great family pets. Many were the hardships encountered in the early days. Some¬ times the roads were impassable, and in making a trip travelers had to carry an axe and saw, to clear the way of trees blown across the trail by the heavy wind. In the meantime, Mr. Stephenson was developing his farm. He made it a rule to clear at least two acres each year, and he continued until he had 80 acres under cultivation, and in shape to yield support for the large family. There was one field in particular, consisting of seven acres, in which he took much pride. For twelve years in succession this field was sown to wheat. The first five years it produced 30 to 40 bushels an acre, No. 1, hard wheat, gradually diminishing in fertility until it was producing but five bushels an acre. It was then put in clover, and the crops rotated, as on the rest of the farm. Produce brought but little in those days. Timothy was marketed at Barron for $4 a ton ; basswood bolts with bark peeled off were delivered at that city for $1.75 a cord; and the finest oak logs sold there for but $5 a thousand. The Stephenson family prospered with the years. To the four children brought here, three more were added, Anna and Clara (twins) and John. In 1900, three of the daughters, Jennie, Clara and Anna, passed to the Great Beyond. Mrs. Stephenson died March 1, 1912, on the home farm, and shortly afterward the place was sold, and Mr. Stephenson passed his remaining days with his daughter, Christine, of Minneapolis, in which city he died Sept. 19, 1918. Four children are now living. Christine, already mentioned, is in Minneapolis. Charles is in Two Harbors, Minn. Martin W. farms in Maple Grove Township, this county. John is in Minneapolis. The farm on Dority Creek remains as a landmark in memory of the sturdy family who never let any traveler pass by when hungry or tired, and the doors of whose hospitable home were always open to their friends.

Martin W. Stephenson, prominent agriculturist and owner of the Apiary Home Farm, Section 30, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Chicago, Ill., March 26, 1877, the son of Christian E. and Lena (Neilson) Stephenson. He came to this county with his parents in 1880, and here attended the district schools. In 1912 he formed a partnership with his brother, Charles, and bought a quarter section in Prairie Farm Township. In 1902 he purchased his present place, consisting of 80 acres in Section 30, Maple Grove Township, on which he himself erected the buildings. In 1918 he purchased 80 acres in Section 25, Arland Township, making in all 160 acres, of which 60 are under cultivation, the rest being in timber and pasture and here carries on general farming and dairying. Since early youth Mr. Stephenson has been interested in bees and for many years he kept from fifty to sixty colonies, thus giving his farm its present name. He is a man of unusually wide reading and has kept well abreast of the times especially along his own line of endeavor. He assisted in organizing the Hillsdale Western Co-operative Telephone Company and was its president until 1917. He has also been active in the Four Town cheese factory of which he is now vice president. In addition to his other duties, Mr. Stephenson is manager of the farm owned by his brother Charles, who now lives in Two Harbors, Minn. Mr. Stephenson was married Nov. 23, 1914, to Mary L. Grub, daughter of Phillip and Dorothy (Klipp) Grub, natives of Pennsylvania, who are now farming in Sauk County, Wis. In the Grub family there are four children: William, Mary L., Ida and Fredrick (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson have four children: Dorothy C., Born Dec. 25, 1915; Elizabeth H., born June 22, 1917; Marjorie I., born June 13, 1919, and Martin W. Jr., born April 29, 1921.

Martin Knutson, for many years a farmer on Section 10, Cumberland Township, was born in Norway, and was there educated. As a youth he learned the carpenter's trade, and followed this line of industry for several years thereafter. He came to the United States in 1872, and located at Still¬ water, Minn., where he continued to follow his trade. But he had strong inclinations toward the agricultural life, so in 1875 he came to Barron County and took a homestead east of the city of Cumberland, where- he farmed for the remainder of his life. He married Anna Halverson, also now deceased, and they had six children of whom there are now living five. Johannah re¬ mained in Norway. Helmer and Louis M. are in Cumberland. Lena is the wife of John H. Oien, of St. Paul. Sever is in Cumberland. Mary, who was the wife of Hans Hendrickson, of St. Paul, Minn., is dead.

Louis M. Knutson, expert well driller, agriculturist and dealer in pumps and engines, was born in Norway, Nov. 25, 1860, the son of Martin and Anna (Halverson) Knutson, who brought him to Stillwater, Minn., in 1872, and to a farm in Cumberland in 1875. As a boy he had many interesting experiences living with his parents in a cabin amid the unbroken woods, where the Indians still roamed and where the wild animals were still plentiful. He still remembers one trip which he took to Sand Lake, after salt for the use of the family. The savage wolves followed the venturesome boy and accompanied his march with their howls, and now and then he met a group of Indians, no very cheering sight to a lone boy in a wilderness far from home and far from any house or settlement. Living thus in a pioneer country, young Louis assisted his parents in the development of their farm. When he was eighteen he entered the employ of L. L. Gunderson, as the first clerk in the store, and at the same time he was made assistant postmaster in the Cumberland office which was kept there. Mail was brought from Rice Lake, some fifteen miles away, young Knutson making the trip afoot with the mail on his back, carry¬ ing the outgoing mail, and bringing back the incoming mail. In 1880 he went to Cable, in Bayfield County, this state, where he entered the employ of L. L. Gunderson in a general store, and where he was likewise made assistant postmaster, and later postmaster. In 1881 he returned to Cumberland. At that time he bought land. He did not, however, at once settle down to ex¬ clusive farm work. For several years he was identified with the lumber in¬ dustry, in the logging woods and in sawmills. In 1888 he went to the state of Washington for a year which was spent at Seattle. Upon his return he bought timber on Hickey Creek, in Township 35, Range 12, Barron County, and engaged in logging on his own responsibility. In 1891 he gave up logging, and grave his exclusive attention to his farm, making a specialty of bee keep¬ ing, and building up one of the largest apiaries in the county. In 1904 he dis¬ continued farming entirely and put his whole attention to the well business. In 1907 he located in the city of Cumberland where he still continues in the well business which he has expanded until it has become very successful. Mr. Knutson was married at Rice Lake, March 15, 1884, to Jennie M. Hart, the daughter of Isaac and Jane Hart, early settlers of Rice Lake, both now deceased. Mrs. Jennie M. Hart Knutson died in 1908. On March 23, 1910, Mr. Knutson married Rena Lien, daughter of Christian M. and Agnette M. Lien, natives of Norway, who came to America in the sixties and settled in Dovre Township this county, where Mr. Lien farmed until his death in 1894. Mrs. Lien, whose services while on the farm were greatly in demand as a nurse and as a widwife, by her kindness, courage and helpfulness in time of need, greatly endeared herself to the whole community in which she lived. She is now living at Rice Lake at the good old age of eighty years. By his first wife, Mr. Knutson had seven children: Ostin M., Louis E., Jessie H., Robert I., Dora J., Benjamin M. and Clarance R. all living. By his second marriage he has three children: Louise R., Lawrence M. and Elodie L., all living.

John F. Miller, for many years a prominent business man of Cumberland, now deceased, was born in Fallinbostel, Hanover, Germany, April 9, 1836, the son of Herman and Sophia Miller, and descended from a long line of village schoolmasters. The father was killed by a powder-mill explosion in 1838, and afterward the mother married a Mr. Elleman. John F. received his early education in Germany, and learned the tailor's trade. He came to America in the spring of 1857, with his stepfather, mother, brother and two sisters, and located at Carver County, Minnesota. He spent the fall in railroad work and in the winter of 1857-58 helped his people clear up the farm on which they had settled. In the spring he found work on a farm near Stillwater, Minn., at $9 a month. The winter of 1858-59 was again spent in helping clear the home farm. The next spring, 1859, he found employment in a brick-yard at Chaska, at $14 a month. His wages were soon raised a dollar, and the following year he was made foreman. In 1865 he started a brickyard of his own at Carver, in Carver county, Minn. He sold out in 1868, and moved to Cedar Lake, Hennepin County, Minn. There he was in the employ of Hill, Griggs & Co., having charge of their brick yard, and purchasing cord wood for them, some¬ times buying as much as 60,000 a year. In 1874 he formed a partnership with Col. C. W. Griggs, one of his former employers, and continued the wood busi¬ ness at Montrose, Minn., on what is now the Great Northern Railroad. Most of their wood was shipped to St. Paul. In connection with their cord wood operations, they conducted a large general store. In 1880, the partners trans¬ ferred their operations to Cumberland, Wis., and Mr. Miller moved here. In 1881 a company store was established at Cumberland. In 1887 attention was turned from cord wood to the general lumbering business, and a steam saw¬ mill purchased. The Beaver Dam Lumber Co. was organized at Cumberland, with C. W. Griggs as president, J. F. Miller as vice president, and A. G Foster as treasurer. This company operated extensively, and at the height of its career employed 125 men and cut something like 12,000,000 feet of lumber arinually. Mr. Miller was one of the real founders of the village. He laid out and platted much of it. He held village office. He was active in everything that pertained to the growth and progress of this region. In October, 1883, with J. T. Heath, he established the Bank of Cumberland, and in 1887 became its sole owner. After a long and useful life in which he had achieved a well-deserved success he died Dec. 7, 1892. Mr. Miller was married May 1, 1865, to Catherine Huser, a native of Alsace, France. This union was blessed with eleven children: Ida, Anna, Frederick W., Lydia, Mary, Clara, William, Albert, Ella, Belle and Ernest. All except one are still living.

Frederick W. Miller is one of the leading men of Cumberland, as was his father before him, and is one of the men who have had their full share in the development of the county, his interests being many and varied. He is presi¬ dent of the State Bank of Cumberland, president of the State Bank of Com¬ stock, vice-president of the Cumberland Milling Co., and until 1920, vice-presi¬ dent of the Olcutt Lumber Co., an off-shoot of the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. He has been mayor and city treasurer of Cumberland, and has done most excel¬ lent work as a member of the school board. The Miller name is inseparably connected with the history of Cumberland, and Mr. Miller is a most excellent representative of the family. He was born at Cedar Lake, near Minneapolis, in Hennepin County, Minn., Aug. 25, 1870, son of John F. and Catherine (Huser) Miller. He was taken as an infant to Delano, Minn., and in 1874 to Montrose, that state. At the age of ten, in 1880, he was brought to Cum¬ berland, and here completed his early schooling, graduating from the Cumber¬ land High School in 1887. His father then sent him into the woods for a year in order that he might become thoroughly familiar with logging. Then for some time he was employed in the office of the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. After his father's death in 1892 he took charge of the company store. In 1903 he purchased the store in partnership with others. The Miller-Waterman Co. was established, the Waterman name coming from B. H. and S. H. Waterman, and a big business built up in machinery, hardware, furniture, clothing, gro¬ ceries and local farm produce. Mr. Miller was married Dec. 16, 1891, to Cora M. Hunter, daughter of William L. and Elizabeth (Stockman) Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have four daughters, Catherine, Esther, Marian and Maude. Cath¬ erine is the wife of C. L. Hines, of Cumberland. Esther is the wife of I. T. Talbott, of Cumberland. Marian is the wife of Harry H. Hines, of Cumber¬ land. Maude is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and teaches at Rhinelander.

Willis B. Drake, Cumberland drayman, well known in Barron and Polk counties, was born in Portage, Ohio, June 8, 1876, son of Charles Robert and Alice (Badgley) Drake, natives of Ohio, who came to Polk County, Wis., in 1878 and took a homestead of 160 acres in Johnstown Township (town 35, range 15). This he developed into a good farm, in the meantime working for thirteen years as a machinist for the "Soo" line, with headquarters at Schorem, Minn. He continued to operate his farm until his death, Aug. 14, 1905. His wife died April 1, 1919. In the family there were five children: Arthur, of Minneapolis; Clarence, of Minneapolis; Willis B., of Cumberland, Wis.; Ora E., deceased; and Harry, in New Richmond, Wis. Willis B. Drake received his early education in the district schools of his neighborhood and in Minneapolis. He was reared to farming pursuits and spent much of his young manhood on his father's farm until 1892, when, but a boy of 16, he bought 80 acres of land, the east half of the northeast quarter of Section 4 of the town of Johnstown. In his spare time he made a fine farm of it and a fine home. In 1892 he was married and settled on his farm, which was near his father's, and there car¬ ried on general farming and dairying. In the meanwhile since early youth he had been interested in lumbering, and for some years worked for the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. as foreman of crews of logging camps in Barron County, Polk County and elsewhere. In 1908 he moved to Cumberland, to take charge of the rafting on Beaver Dam Lake, the logs being rafted down from the northern part of the county to the mills at Cumberland. He remained in the employ of the same company until 1910, when he engaged in the dray and transfer business, in which he has since successfully continued. He is active in public affairs here, and while in Polk County was member of the town board of Johnstown Township, road overseer, and clerk of the school board. Fra¬ ternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Modern Wood¬ men. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Drake was married May 28, 1902, to Nettie Olds, born Feb. 22, 1880, in Loraine, Wis., daughter of James and Ellen (Templeton) Olds. This union has been blessed with five children. Ora was born May 21, 1903, and died April 30, 1904. Mer¬ rill was born July 8, 1904, and is attending high school in Cumberland. Myr¬ tle was born Dec. 29, 1906, and is also attending high school in Cumberland. James was born June 12, 1910. Vivian J. was born May 13, 1917. James Olds was an early settler and prominent citizen of Clam Falls, Polk County. He served on the town and school board for many years, and was known for his kindliness of heart and his neighborly spirit, as well as his upright character and lofty soul. In 1913, he sold his farm and moved to Clam Falls, Wis., where he died April 12, 1919, and where his wife still lives. They were the parents of three estimable daughters, Minnie, Nettie and Nellie. Minnie is the wife of Clarence Drake, of Minneapolis. Nettie is the wife of Willis B. Drake, of Cumberland. Nellie is the wife of Arley Ellis, of Clam Falls, Wis.

Fred William Glaser, a retired farmer of Prairie Farm Township, is one of those solid, substantial men who present an excellent example to the younger generations. Coming here in mature years, after his family had begun to grow, he achieved success by hard work and unremitting toil, and he is greatly honored and respected for what he has been able to accomplish. He. was born in Germany, Nov. 22, 1860, the son of Frank and Augusta (Spellman) Glaser, was reared in that country, grew to manhood, and was married in January, 1876, to Henrietta Pashow, who was born Dec. 9, 1862, in the same neighbor¬ hood. To this worthy couple there were born in Germany, four children, Win¬ nie, Tena, Gusta and Fred W., Jr. In 1883, Mr. Glaser brought his family to America and found his way to Barron County, where he secured 160 acres of wild railroad land in Section 36, Prairie Farm Township. After securing the land he had practically no funds left, and he had but little equipment with which to develop his farm. For a while he worked out to get a little money for immediate necessities. The first year he bought a cow, and soon afterward was able to get a yoke of oxen. As time passed, his faithful efforts resulted in success. He put up a good set of buildings, developed a good farm, and added to the original tract until he owned 320 acres. In addition to achieving his own success, and establishing his family in life, Mr. Glaser has found time to be interested in the progress of the community. Especially has he been con¬ cerned in the establishment and support of the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church. He gave the two acres in Section 36, where the church and cemetery are now located. He helped to put up the first church on the site, and also donated toward the construction of the present church. In 1900, after having secured a competence, Mr. Glaser retired. He now makes his home over the line in Sheridan Township, Dunn County, with his son, Fred W., Jr., on what is known as the "Fred W. Glaser Stock Farm." This farm of 80 acres, which is one of the best in the neighborhood, has been developed from a wilderness. The buildings are modern, illuminated with electricjty and piped with running water, while the land is well tilled and well fenced, and supplied with all necessary equipment, and an unusually fine herd of cattle. Fred W., the son, is one of the leading and progressive men in this vicinity. He was married in Prairie Farm Township on Nov. 9, 1908, to Martha Zuehlke, who was born at Rice Lake, this county, the daughter of Herman and Lena (Radtke) Zuehlke, early settlers of Dallas Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Glaser, Jr., have four children, William, Henry, Harold and Carolina.

Louis Wirth, a pioneer of Prairie Farm Township, was born in Germany. His parents brought him to America when he was eleven years old, and settled on a farm in Dane County, Wis. He attended school there for a while, helped his father with the farm work, and as a young man enlisted as a private in a Wisconsin regiment of volunteer infantry, in which he served as a good soldier for three years and six months. Afterward he took up farming again. In 1871, with his wife and three children, Lorenzo, Lovina and Charlie, he set out for Barron County, driving with a pair of ponies. One of the ponies died on the way. He continued with the other one, and located on a piece of wild land in Section 8, Prairie Farm Township. Here he built a log house and with his one pony started to develop a farm in the wilderness. For a time it was hard to get along. To secure provisions he had to walk to Prairie Farm, a long journey through the woods, stumps and brush. It was some years before enough land could be cleared to raise crops in any considerable quantities. After working on the original place for a while, he sold out, and bought 40 acres in Section 16. Here he built up a good place. After he had attained prosperity, he retired and moved to Rice Lake, where he still lives. He was married at Blue Mounds, Dane County, this state, to Almira Bellman, who died in May, 1890, at the age of forty-two years. In addition to the three children already mentioned, there were born in Prairie Farm Township, five, Frank, William (deceased), Mary, Fred and Victor. By his second wife he had two children, Louis and Lulu. After her death he married Cora Shields, of Minneapolis.

Frank Wirth, an energetic farmer of Section 9, Prairie Farm Township, is a native of this township, born in a log cabin on Section 8, May 26, 1874, the son of Louis and Almira (Bellman) Wirth, pioneers. He was reared on the home farm, and received his early education in a log school house in the neighborhood. As a youth he took up lumbering, and in all, spent eighteen seasons in the woods. In 1896 he bought 40 acres of his present farm, and to this he has since added until he has a fine place of 200 acres. He has put up a good set of buildings, developed and fenced the land, and purchased suitable tools, implements and machinery. Here he successfully carries on general farming, and dairying, and has a good herd of Guernsey cattle. He believes in modern methods, he is a scientific farmer, and a satisfactory measure of success has crowned his efforts. He was married July 12, 1902, to Anna Kurschner, who was born in Prairie Farm Township on May 4, 1877, the daughter of Martin and Anna C. Kurschner. This union has been blessed with three children: Francis, Evelyn and Erma.

Ambrose W. Swinghamer, proprietor and operator of the Cumberland Creamery, and a thorough expert in the production, manufacture and market¬ ing of milk, butter and cheese, was born in Albany Township, Stearns County, Minn., Sept. 22, 1885, son of Joseph and Anna (Hartman) Swinghamer, natives respectively of Germany and Pennsylvania. The father came to America in the early fifties, and settled in Stearns County with the early pioneers. He took a homestead, developed a good place, and there carried on general farm¬ ing until a few years before his death. He died Aug. 17, 1918, and the mother is still living in Albany. Ambrose W. received his early education in the district schools of Stearns County. Then he took a thorough course in the agricultural department of the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1908. With this preparation, he went to Madison, Minn., where he operated the Madison Co-operative Creamery. In 1910, he bought out the Superior Cream¬ ery Co. at New Richmond, Wis., and the Superior Creamery Co. at Star Prairie, Wis. These he successfully operated until 1917. In the meantime, in 1911, he had purchased a half interest in his present creamery, his partner being H. A. Curt. In 1917 he bought out his partner, came here and assumed active management, and has since successfully conducted it. In 1920, his average monthly output was 9,000 pounds of cheese, and 10,000 pounds of butter. Fraternally, Mr. Swinghamer is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Foresters. His home is a pleasant ten-room modern residence on North Cumberland street. Mr. Swinghamer owns three different tracts of land - one in Burnett County, one in Washburn County and one in Barron County - comprising 500 acres. He expects to erect in 1922 a modem creamery, 50 by 100 feet, with all the latest equipment. It is to be centrally located on the corner of Front and Grove streets. Mr. Swinghamer was married Oct. 7, 1914, in Madison, Minn., to Magdaline Kemen, who was bom Jan. 17, 18%, in Madison, Minn., daughter of John and Anna (Brecht) Kemen, who have been farmers near Madison for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Swing-

William Scott And Family

Rev. Henry Teuwisse, priest in charge of the Church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Anthony, both in Cumberland, and of the Mission Church of Corpus Christi at McKinley, in Polk County, was born in Bloemendaal, Hol¬ land, Feb. 28, 1883, son of John and Mary (Orsel) Teuwisse, who were born in Holland, of old Netherlands stock, and still live there. He pursued the usual classical and philosophical studies, and took his theological course in the Roermond Diocese Seminary, at Roermond, where he was ordained at the historic old cathedral of Roermond on Sept. 28, 1907. The young priest was then assigned to mision work in his native land. In 1917 he came to America, and with headquarters at Birchwood, Wis., where he was rector of St. Anthony's Church, he took charge of a mission field embracing sixteen preaching places, as well as many temporary lumber camps. His activities were many, and included the building of churches at Couderay, Radisson and Excellence, Sawyer County; the improvement of the church at Winter, in the same county, and the remodeling of that at Birchwood, Washburn County, where he also built a rectory. In July, 1920, he came to Cumberland and took up his present duties. He is now planning and building a new St. Anthony church here, the former edifice having been destroyed by fire.

John Engebretson, many years a railroad man of this county, and for some time a substantial farmer of Cumberland Township, was born in Nor¬ way, Dec. 24, 1848, was there reared and educated, and there married Bertha North. In 1882 he came to America, and located at Deer Park, in St. Croix County, Wis. A little later he came to this county, and lived in Turtle Lake, where for many years he was employed in railroad work. In 1904, he secured 40 acres in Section 31, Cumberland Township, and later added 40 more in the same section. He cleared and stumped 60 acres, renovated the house, and re¬ paired the outbuildings, and carried on general farming and dairying. After a long and useful life he died Aug. 3, 1918. His wife still lives on the place. In the family there were eight children. Ole is dead. Mari is the wife of Thorsten Skreeting, of Kensal, N. D. Enga is the wife of Hans Miller, of the same town. Andrew E. farms the home place. Linda is dead. Tillie and Bessie are at home. Minnie is dead.

Andrew E. Engebretson, an industrious farmer of Section 31, Cumberland Township, was born in Deer Park, St. Croix County, Wis., April 1, 1883, the son of John and Bertha (North) Engebretson. He attended school in his native village, and in Turtle Lake, this county, where his parents moved when he was a boy. For some years he was employed by the "Soo" line, the latter part of the time as section foreman. In 1904 he came to Cumberland Town¬ ship, and with his father first bought 40 acres in Section 31, and later another 40 acres. After the father's death he became sole owner. Here he carries on general farming and dairying and has a good Holstein herd, with a pure blooded sire. In 1920 he built a round barn. He is interested in everything that pertains to the progress of the township, especially in improved methods of transportation. In 1917* he was township pathmaster, and in 1918 he was patrolman on Highway 51, winning high commendation for his efficiency and courtesy. Fraternally, he is a popular member of Almena Lodge, No. 5478, M. W. A. He attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

William Scott, retired farmer, Section 25, east, Chetek Township, is an excellent type of the men who came into this part of Wisconsin four decades ago, to assist in its development, and to establish their fortunes. He had strength and capacity for hard work, he had courage and ambition, and his never failing good cheer, his sturdiness of character and his kindliness of temperament have won him friends among all with whom he has come in contact. He was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, Oct. 31, 1858, the son of Joseph and Eliza (Bleming) Scott, who spent the span of their years in that country. In the family there was one other child, a younger brother, Joshua.

William was reared in his native land, attended school as he had opportunity, and learned farming from his father. In 1881 he came to the United States, and located at Rio, Columbia County, this state, where he started work to pay back the money he had borrowed for his fare. As soon as he was able he bought a farm, and for a while kept house for himself. After his marriage, he came to Barron County, Dec. 24, 1899, and settled on a tract of 160 acres in Section 25, east, Chetek township. A set of old buildings stood on the place and a part of the land had been cleared. He, in time, erected a new set of buildings and developed and improved the land. He has now turned the responsibility of the place over to his son, Kennedy W. Mr. Scott was married in Columbia County, on March ^6, 1896, to Florence M. Vining, who was born in January, 1872, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Vining. She died April 20, 1914, leaving two children: Kennedy W. and Mary E. Kennedy W., born in Barron County, July 21, 1898, is one of the popular and energetic young men of the neighborhood. He is a leader among the young people, and he is working hard to operate the farm in a modern and successful manner. May E., born July 12, 1903, is doing well with her studies in the Chetek High School.

Rudolph Muller, an influential and substantial citizen of Alraena Village, was born in Pomerania, Germany, the son of Carl apd Charlotte (Richter) Muller, the former of whom was a forest warden. In the family there were six children: Hermiene, Richard, Rudolph, Carl, Anna and Minnie. Of these Rudolph was the only one who came to this country. He was reared and educated in his native land, and came to America in 1883. He lived a while at Minneapolis, Minn., then at Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minn., and then at Shakopee, Scott County, Minn. From there he came to Barron County in 1893, and located on 160 acres in Section 1, Alraena Township. There he erected a log cabin, 26 by 35 feet, one of the largest ever built in the county. Its size made it one of the centers of the community, and in it, early church services were held. He cleared up some of the land, and started farming. Later he sold out, and bought an improved place of 80 acres in Section 26, to which he later added 80 acres more. He had been there but a short time when the great fire swept everything away. When the fierce flames ap¬ proached, the wife, with the children, Fred, Lottie, Paulina, Rosa and Minnie, the youngest a year and a half old, made their way through the blazing woods, and were in the fire region all day and night, with the flames all around them. All one night they searched for the family and finally found them in a root cellar, with the family of a neighbor, Nels Swanson, Rosa being severely burned. When the horror was over, and the desolated people began to creep back to their ravaged property, Mr. Muller and his family put up two crude sheds, and there lived until they could get a house erected. They had lost everything, but their loved ones were still together, and they sat to work with a will to again establish their fortunes. They put up a good set of buildings, and developed a good farm. In 1915 they sold out and purchased a ten-acre tract near Almena, where the son, Rudolph still f lives. In 1920 they retired and moved to Almena Village, where they have a pleasant home, and where they are spending the afternoon of life in tranquility and comfort. Mr. Muller is at present serving as village marshal. At various times he has been road supervisor. He and his family adhere to the German Lutheran Church at Almena, of which he has ably served as treasurer for a quarter of a century. Mr. Muller was married Nov. 10, 1886, at Minneapolis, Minn., to Marie Gierlich, who was born in Leaf land, Russia, June 22, 1861, the daughter of Franz and Caroline (Umrod) Gierlich, who brought their three children, Fred, Caroline and Marie, and Mrs. Gierlich's daughter, Amelia Sass to the United States in 1883, and located at Jordan, Scott County, Minn., coming to Barron County with the Muller family in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Muller have nine chil¬ dren: Fritz, Charlotta, Paulina, Rudolph, Rosa, Minnie, Elsie, Arthur and Ervine. Fritz (Fred) is a liveryman of Almena. Charlotta (Lottie) is the wife of Peter G. Reiter, of Almena. Paulina is the wife of Clyde Forster, of Jamestown, N. D. Rosa is the wife of L. V. Johnson, a Campia banker. Rudolph lives in Almena. He was wounded in the United States service in France. Minnie is the wife of Eugene Curtis, of Prairie Farm, Wis. Elsie is the wife of Joshua Buschy, of Waukesha, this state. Arthur is at home. Ervine is at school.

Peter Christenson, an early settler of the southern part of Dovre Town¬ ship, was born in Norway, in 1827, and was there reared and educated. As a young man he came to the United States, and worked four years in Woodstock, Ill. Then he returned to Norway, and there farmed on a small scale for eight years. In 1866 he once more came to the United States, bringing his wife, Georgina Enger, who was born in 1829, and two children: Nels, now of Dovre Township, and Anna, of Los Angeles, Calif. For two years, they resided in Goodhue County, Minn. Then they moved to Eau Claire, Wis., where a daughter, Carrie, was born, June 5, 1868. In that year, they came to Barron County, where they secured 160 acres of wild land in Section 33, Dovre Township, on which he erected a log house and a log stable. No highways had been built, and the main routes of travel were the "tote" roads of the lumber companies. Mr. Christenson had little but his hands and some small implements with which to farm. In a few months, however, he secured a cow, and in time had an ox team. He often walked to Eau Claire for groceries and flour, dragging them back on a hand sled. For several seasons, he worked in the lumber woods to earn enough for the family to live on until the farm be¬ came productive. He was a man of rugged strength and untiring energy, never ill, and he endured hard work and privations that would have wrecked the health of many a weaker man. His wife was also a woman of courage and fortitude. Left lone with the children, she was often snowed in for weeks at a time, and sometimes for months she saw no one but her family. As time passed, they built up a good place. Mr. Christenson served as treasurer of his school board for many years. The early meetings of the board were held in a lumber camp near Barron. He opened his home to the early meetings of the Norwegian Lutheran faith, and was one of the founders of the congrega¬ tion in Dovre Township. After a useful life, he died July 1, 1905. His wife died April 14, 1906. Two more children, Hans, now on the old homestead, and Julia, of Los Angeles, Calif., were born in Barron County.

Hans Christenson, an influential and well-to-do farmer of Section 33, Dovre Township, was born in a log house on the place where he still lives, Feb. 5, 1871, the son of Peter and Georgina (Enger) Christenson. He was reared here, learned farming from his father, and attended the district school in the neighborhood. When he was of age, he took over the old homestead, and by hard work, good judgment, and careful purchases, added to his hold¬ ings until he owned a whole section of land. Then, as opportunity offered, he made advantageous sales until he now has 480 acres left. This he profitably farms, making a specialty of Hereford cattle. He is regarded as one of the most useful men in the community, and has the respect and esteem of all who know him. He has a pleasant home, presided over by his sister, Carrie.

Aslak Thompson, early settler and prosperous land-owner of Dunn County, was born in Telemarken, Norway, and was there reared, educated and confirmed. After his marriage, he and his wife, Aasne, continued farm¬ ing. In the spring of 1879 they came to America, and located at Stoughton, Wis., where he was employed on the farm in the vicinity. In the fall of 1879 they came to Dunn County, and here took a homestead of 160 acres at Pine Creek, in Wilson Township. Here he set to work with a will, built a log cabin and a log barn, started farming operations, and in time succeeded in clearing 50 acres. In 1890 he moved his family onto a tract of 160 acres in Section 7, Sand Creek township, in the same county, which in 1881 he had purchased from Ole Nerison. In 1900 he sold 60 acres of the original tract, *o that he now has a fine place of 260 acres. The sightly modern home was erected in 1913, the barn and other buildings are commodious and appropriate, the place is well fenced, and well stocked and equipped, and everything about the place bespeaks the thrift and good judgment of the owner and his family. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have a fine family of eight children: Nellie, Edward A., Thomas, Emma, Christena, Christian, Lena and Selma. Nellie is the wife of Peter Stoker, of Dallas Township. Edward A. and Thomas are prosperous farmers of Dovre Township. Emma is the wife of John Knutson, of Dovre Township. Christena is the wife of Joseph Swanson, of St. Paul. Christian is associated with his father tm the home farm. Lena is the wife of Ernest Wilson, of St. Paul. Selma is the wife of Carl Johnson, of St. Paul. All the members of the family are well regarded in their respective com¬ munities.

Thompson Brothers, Section 27, Dovre Township. Edward A. and Thomas Thompson, modern, progressive and prosperous farmers, were born in Dunn County, Wis., Nov. 30, 1879, and Oct. 19, 1881, respectively, the sons of Aslak and Aasne Thompson, early settlers. They were reared in their native county, attended the rural schools, learned farming from their father, and helped him with the work at home until 1901. In that year they came to Barron County, and settled on 160 acres in Dovre Township, which they had purchased the previous year. To this tract they have since added until they now own in all 400 acres, located in Sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, Dovre Township, of which 160 acres are under cultivation. When they first came here, they moved into a small log house which was standing on the original purchase. In 1912 they built a modern frame house of nine rooms and in 1915 a frame barn 36 by 74 feet, with 14-foot posts, and a full cement block basement. The barn is furnished with Louden equipment. Here the brothers successfully carry on general farming along the latest approved lines. They have the best of tools, implements and machinery, they keep well abreast of the times, and are demonstrating by their success the possibilities of Barron County farming. Their herd consists of some thirty head of high grade and full blooded cattle, headed by a full blooded Holstein sire. Both young men are highly regarded and are real leaders in their community. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Thomas Thompson was married at Sand Creek, July 2, 1907, to Emelia Thompson, daughter of Paul and Julia Thompson, natives of Norway, and early settlers of Dallas. Paul and Julia Thompson have nine children: Norman, Oscar, Arthur, William, Clarance, Emelia, Mamie, Alice and Edith. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have three bright sons, Lyndon, Joseph and Philip.

Ole L. Larson, an enterprising and modern farmer of Section 6, east, Dovre. Township, is one of the real leaders of the community. He was born in Sweden, Jan. 7, 1867, the son of Lars and Hannah Olson, the former of whom died in that country some years ago, and the latter of whom died there April 24, 1921, at the good old age of 81 years. A daughter and two sons still live in Sweden, while Ole L. and two sisters came to the United States. The subject of this sketch was reared in Sweden, and as a young man set out for the United States. He landed at Boston, Mass., May 4, 1888, and from there came to Chicago, Ill. From there he went to Dekalb, in the same state, and entered the employ of the American Wire & Steel Co. His next location was at Waukegan, Ill. In 1902, he came to Barron County. Here he purchased 120 acres in Dovre Township, which was all wild and covered with brush. He moved onto a rented farm in the neighborhood, and while operating that, devoted his time to developing his own place, where he now lives, and which is as good a farm as is to be found in the neighborhood. The modern eight-room house is a model of its kind in every particular, with running hot and cold water, bath, furnace, electric lights and other con¬ veniences. It was erected in 1920. The barn, built in 1916, is also of modern structure, 34 by 60 feet, with cement floor, patent stanchions, and other equip¬ ment. The whole place bespeaks the good judgment, good taste and hard work of the owner. Mr. Larson is indeed a splendid example of what may be accomplished by courage, ability and industry. In early youth he made up his mind that he was sometime to own a pleasant home, amid pleasant surround¬ ings, and every effort has been bent to that purpose. He is a man of good nature, and genial temperament, a worthy husband and an affectionate father, a jovial companion and a loyal friend. His home, situated on a pleasant rise of land, and constituting one of the land marks of the community, is always open and he and his good wife delight in maintaining hospitality for their friends and their children's friends. Mr. Larson was married Dec. 8, 1900, at Waukegan, Ill., to Mrs. Marie Turnquist, who was born in Sweden, May 11, 1872, the daughter of John and Kajsa Berg, and came to the United States in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have four children: George, born Sept. 24, 1902; Albert, born May 30, 1904; Louise, born Jan. 11, 1907, and Harry Ivan, born Dec. 22, 1914. By a previous marriage to August Turnquist, Mrs. Larson has two sons, Herbert and Gustave Philip. Herbert served in the navy ten years. For four years he was with the Atlantic fleet, and four years with the Pacific fleet, and during the World War he was gunner on a torpedo boat. He was rescued from the coast survey boat, the U. S. S. "Isis" off the coast of Florida, in February, 1920. He is now in the coast service on Lake Michigan between Waukegan and Chicago. Gustave Philip, who is known as Philip Larson, served overseas for 11 months. He was inducted into the United States service. Sept. 19, 1917, and trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. He sailed Aug. 18, 1918, and arrived at La Havre, France, Oct. 2, 1918. On July 5, he was made corporal in Co. F, 341st Infantry, 86th Division. March 15, he was transferred to Co. A, 544th Engineer Corps, and was made sergeant. On Jan. 1, 1919, he was transferred with the same rank from Co. F, 341st Infantry, 86th Division. He was returned to the States on the Koningin der Nerderlanden, landed at Norfolk, Va., July 7, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant, July 23.

James Burton was born in Rush County, Ind., the son of Leonard Burton, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, and settled in Rush County, Ind., in 1815, where he developed a farm, and where he also helped in the original construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal. James was reared in his native county and as a young man married Maria Jackman, who was born in Virginia, but who was also reared in that county. In 1848, they moved to Fulton County, Ind., where they farmed for several years, going from there to Plymouth, Ind., in 1865. They came to Barron County in 1878 and bought 160 acres of wild railroad land in Maple Grove Township. Although over three score years, Mr. Burton cleared this land, erected good buildings, and de¬ veloped an excellent farm. In the family there were four children: Richard A., of Cameron; James E. of Barron; Mary E., widow of Julius Amundson, and Levi T., of Cameron.

Richard A. Burton, station agent at Cameron, is one of the veteran rail¬ road men of the state. He was born in Rochester, Ind., July 11, 1854, son of James and Maria (Jackman) Burton, with whom he moved to Plymouth, Ind., in 1866, and to Barron county, this state, in 1878. As a youth he received a district and High School education. This he supplemented with a com¬ mercial course in the Holbrook National Normal school at Lebanon, Ohio. With this preparation he became an instructor, teaching the regular district school studies in the day time, and giving lessons in penmanship in various districts in the evening. After coming to Wisconsin, he taught one year at Wilson and three years at Clayton. The last year he spent at Clayton he learned the art of telegraphy. Aug. 1, 1882, he was placed on the books of the "Omaha" as relief agent. Sept. 25, 1882, he was assigned to duty as station agent at Cameron, then the end of the road. In this capacity he has since re¬ mained. In 1884, when the "Soo" line was put through, Mr. Burton was given a similar position with that company, which employment he likewise retains. For some time during the construction of the "Soo" Cameron was the supply point for a considerable stretch east and west, and Mr. Burton as supply agent handled all the steel and other supplies. For some years he did the work alone, but the business has so increased that a force of nine men is now required. In the earlier days Mr. Burton was very active in public life, and served as town treasurer and as a member of the school board. Fraternally he belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Eastern Star of the Masons, and the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen,- being one of the oldest Woodmen in the country. He is also a member of the Veteran Associa¬ tions both of the "Omaha" and the "Soo." Mr. Burton was married at Wilson, Wis., April 9, 1879, to Partha Stockman, daughter of Thomas and Jane (McKibben) Stockman, natives of Indiana, who came to Wilson in 1875, and there engaged in farming until 1895, when they moved to Lincoln, Neb., where they both died. Mr. and Mrs. Burton have three children: James E., Fred A. and Richard R. James E. is operator and ticket agent for the Chi¬ cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, at Milwaukee. Fred A. is a conductor on the "Omaha" with headquarters at Spooner, Wis. Richard R. is a clerk in the railroad office at Cameron.

Julius E. Olson, manager at Cameron for the C. A. Carlson Cheese Co., is one of the active men of the place and is well known in village and country. He is a thorough business man, and in addition to being well equipped by nature for his position, is a cheese expert, familiar with every department of dairying, in farm, factory and store. He is a native of this county, born in Cedar Lake Township, Sept. 13, 1884, son of John J. and Lena (Olson) Olson, natives respectively of Columbia County and La Crosse County, both in this state. The father came to Barron County in 1879, settled in Cedar Lake Township, was there married, and there successfully farmed until 1919, when he retired and moved to Rice Lake. In the family there were ten children: Clara, Julius, Carl, Thomas, Claudina and Alvina (twins), Leonard and Llewlyn all living in Barron County, and Inga and Elmer, deceased. Julius was reared on the home farm, attended district school, and remained with his parents until 1902. Then he started cheese making. After working one year in his own town and five years in New Richmond, this state, he attended the Minnesota Dairy School at St. Paul. Then he had charge of the cheese factory of the Campia Cheese Co., at Campia, this county, three years, and of the butter and cheese factory of the New Richmond Cheese & Dairy Co. at New Richmond for a similar period. He came to Cameron and assumed the duties of his present position in 1919. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows' Lodge and Encampment at New Richmond. Mr. Olson was married at New Richmond, June 13, 1913, to Emma Nelson, daughter of Christ and Caroline Nelson. Christ Nelson was born in Darlington, Wis. His wife Caroline was born in Norway, and was brought to this country by her parents in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have farmed for many years on Star Prairie, Alden Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have three bright children, Ruth and Reva (twins) and Leonora.

Levi T. Burton, extensive potato buyer of Cameron, was born in Fulton County, Ind., June 23, 1860, son of James and Maria Burton, both natives of that state, who came to Barron County in 1877 and engaged in farming in Maple Grove Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives, both the parents being now deceased. In the family there were four children: J. Edward, Richard A., Emma, widow of Julius Amundson, and Levi T. Levi T. attended the public schools of his native county, came to Barron county with his parents, at seventeen years, and remained with them assisting in de¬ veloping their farm, for some years. For a while he worked in sawmills in Clayton and Turtle Lake. In 1884 he became assistant station agent at the old village of Cameron for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rail¬ way. Later he moved to the new village, and for nine years was operator and bill clerk there for the same railroad. Then for three years he was train agent, looking after small stations where there was no local agent. In 1896 he formed a partnership with M. C. Howard in buying horses. He took up his present business as a potato buyer in 1898. He has been successful in this line, and has the confidence of all with whom he has dealings. His holdings include stock in the State Bank of Cameron, the Canton Farmers' Telephone Co., and the Chippewa Falls Silver Fox Farm. In public affairs he has "been a member of the village board for twelve years. Fraternally he belongs to the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen. He was married at Cameron, in 1892, to Genie Frederickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Frederickson, both now deceased. In the family there were seven children, of whom there are now liv¬ ing five: Ole, Martin, Christine, Fredericka, wife of Ole Jorstad, of Cameron, and Genie, wife of Levi T. Burton.