Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 28 of 46)

Marsh, Interpreter Peter Quinn and twenty-three enlisted men were killed. Fifteen escaped and fled to the fort. Six, including a sergeant, were wounded. Private Swanson so badly that he had to be carried. When he recovered he participated in the campaign against the Indians. That fall he was sent south with the company and rejoined his regiment in Tennessee. The regi¬ ment in the meantime had been assigned to the Eagle Brigade. Mr. Swanson's career was thereafter a part of the history of that brigade, and he proved himself a brave and gallant soldier in many engagements and in many a tire¬ some march and bivouac. For three years he was his company's fifer. He was discharged with the regiment at Demopolis, Ala., and was mustered out at Fort Snelling Sept. 6, 1866. After the war Mr. Swanson went back to Fill¬ more County, Minn., and there married. In 1873 he brought his wife and three children to Dunn County, this state, and located in Hay River Town¬ ship. For several years thereafter he did farm work first for Knapp, Stout & Co. and then for William Sprague who was the Knapp, Stout & Co. foreman. In 1882, he bought 80 acres from Mr. Sprague in section 21, Prairie Farm Township. He built a log house, 16 by 24 feet, and moved his wife and three children into it. He also put up a log stable. He had but little to do with. For furniture he made a bedstead, table and stools from trees growing on the place. The little cabin was far from any store, and Mr. Swanson had to bring provisions in on his back. But a man who had gone through his experiences in the war was not to be daunted by the privations of the wilderness. He worked with a will and in time built up a good farm. After a long and use¬ ful career on the farm he retired in 1914 and moved to the village of Prairie Farm where he now resides. He is the commander of the August Roemhild Post, No. 237, G. A. R. Mr. Swanson is a man held in the highest esteem and respect. As a solder, as a pioneer, as a citizen, he has been faithful to every duty that life has brought him, and his example may well be followed by the younger generation. Mr. Swanson was married at Preston, Fillmore County, Minn., April 18, 1867, to Anna Vennes, who was born in Norway Feb. 14, 1851, the daughter of Andrew and Anna Margaret Vennes. Her father came to Fillmore County in 1860, and the next year sent for his family to join him. This union was blessed with twelve children. Matthew, Albert and William were born in Fillmore County. Edward, Alvin, Lettie, Martin, Ole, Viola and Lena were born in Dunn County. Albert and Gilbert were born in Barron County. Matthew, Lettie and Gilbert are dead. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Wesley V. Keyes, an active and popular farmer of section 22, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Florida, Ohio, July 20, 1874, the son of Lucius J. and Harriet (Fauber) Keyes. He was reared and educated in his native state and was still in his 'teens when brought to this county by his parents, who settled on section 22, Dallas Township. He helped his father until about 1902 and then purchased a half of the homestead. There he continued to work until 1919 when he purchased the homestead of John Deringer, in section 22, Prairie Farm Township. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is one of the progressive men of the community and has taken an active part in its affairs. While in Dallas Township he was town clerk for four years, serving with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. He was also the efficient manager of the Dallas Coopera¬ tive Creamery for four years. Mr. Keyes was married Oct. 31, 1912, to Anna Deringer, who was born at Menomonie, this state, on Nov. 8, 1883, the daugh¬ ter of John and Julia (Rossbach) Deringer, the pioneers.

Lucius Judson Keyes, for some years a resident of section 22, Dallas Township, was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., Oct'. 5, 1846, and was reared and educated there. He was but eighteen when he enlisted in Company I, 14th New York Heavy Artillery, in which unit he served gallantly for twenty-one months. After the war he moved to Ohio and settled on a tract of wild land in the heavy timbers near Florida. He built a log cabin and started pioneering. In time he built up a good farm. He became a prominent man in that community and was highly esteemed. But the pioneer blood was in his veins, so in 1892 he struck out for a newer country. He found his way to Barron County and purchased the rights in a homestead of 160 acres in sec¬ tion 22, Dallas Township, not far from the village. Part of it had been cleared and a log house and frame barn erected. He improved this place, erected a good set of buildings and developed a good farm. There he suc¬ cessfully carried on general farming. In addition to his work at home, he was actively interested in public affairs, and for a time he served as township treasurer. The Methodist Episcopal Church found him a willing and earnest worker, and he served for many years as superintendent of the Sunday school. In November, 1912, he rented out the farm and moved to Barron, where he lived until April, 1916. - From that time for four years he did a good deal of traveling and in July, 1919, went to Excelsior, Minn., where he now lives. Mr. Keyes was married in Michigan, Oct. 4, 1873, to Harriet Fauber, who was born in Loraine County, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1867, the daughter of Walter and Alzina (Cornell) Fauber. This union was blessed with twelve children: Wesley V., Elnora, Olive, Bessie, Edna, Adeline, Walter, Mildred and Dorothea, and Clifford and two others who died in infancy. The mother died at Barron, Sept. 15, 1914. On Aug. 12, 1919, Mr. Keyes was married, at Minneapolis, to Mrs. Jetta Pecore, widow of Joseph Pecore, son of Joseph Pecore, the pioneer.

John Selvig, an enterprising and substantial farmer of section 20, Prairie Farm Township, is one of the influential men of his neighborhood. He was born on the place where he still lives, Dec. 8, 1877, the son of Louis C. and Louisa (Aasness) Selvig, now of Barron. He attended the log school in the neighborhood, was reared on the home place and learned farming from his father. In 1898 he went to Enderlin, N. D., where he remained until 1900. While there he homesteaded a claim, and also worked for the "Soo" Line, part of the time as fireman on a freight train and part of the time as section fore¬ man. In 1910 he bought the home place where he now lives. He successfully carries on general farming and stock raising and has a good herd of Holstein cattle, a good drove of Poland China swine and a good grade of horses. As a native of the town, he has taken his part in its growth and progress. For three years he did most efficient service as one of its supervisors. He has also been a valued member of the school board. Mr. Selvig was married on May 29, 1908, at Prairie Farm to Alma Kasting, who was born in Prairie Farm Township, Barron County, on Dec. 30, 1886, the daughter of Olof and Olena Kasting. Mr. and Mrs. Selvig have been blessed with six children: Olive, Alice, Lula, Clarice, Lewis and Herbert. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Peter Bergman, a substantial farmer of section 3, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Sweden, Aug. 31, 1860, and there attended school and grew to young manhood. In 1887 he came to America, landed in New York, and then came by railroad to Minneapolis, Minn., which city he reached Aug. 27, 1887. There for ten summers he did general labor, spending his winters in the lum¬ bering woods of this region. In 1898 he purchased his present place of a little more than 75 acres, in section 3, Prairie Farm. It was a dismal stretch indeed when he bought it. No buildings had been erected and it was a wild tangle of brush, stumps and windfalls, with a dead tree standing here and there. From such a beginning he has developed his present farm, and great is the contrast that has been brought about in the less than quarter century since he purchased it. It is now well tilled, well cultivated, well cared for and well fenced^ The home is comfortable and pleasant, the barn is commodious, the other buildings adequate. The equipment in tools, implements and machinery is excellent. Mr. Bergman successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing. He has a good herd, principally of Holstein blood, and a good drove of swine. He takes especial pride in his horses. He has a pair of dapple grays that are known for miles around. This high spirited team, with their well-kept equipment, present a picture of strength and beauty, rare indeed in these days of machinery, and are an evidence of their owner's good judgment, good taste, and good care. Mr. Bergman is respected by all who know him, and his standing is above reproach. He is doing his duty as a good citizen in every respect and is walking justly before Heaven and before man. Mr. Bergman was married at Minneapolis on Sept. 30, 1893, to Mary Samuelson, who was born in Sweden on Jan. 24, 1873, the daughter of Samuel and Johannah John¬ son. This union has been blessed with four fine children : Bertha, Fred, Ernest and Esther. The family faith is that of the M. E. Church at Poskin.

Gottlieb J. Spielmann, a worthy early settler of section 36, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Germany, Aug. 29, 1819, and there attended the gov¬ ernment schools and grew to manhood. As a young man he married Caroline Betcher, who was born in Germany, July 22, 1824. They brought their family to America and settled on section 36, Prairie Farm Township, this county. This was all wild land. He put up a log house and started to develop a farm in the wilderness. He was a man of devout faith and opened his little cabin to meetings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He assisted in organizing the congregation, was one of its early members and contributed toward the erection of the first church. By working early and late, and practicing habits of self-denial and frugality, he started a good farm, in which he took much pride. He was respected throughout the community, and his death on April 1, 1901, was sincerely mourned. His good wife died Sept. 19, 1913. They were the parents of four children, named, respectively, Charlie, Hannah, Mary and Emma.

Christopher C. Meyer, for many years a respected and esteemed farmer of section 36, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Germany, April 24, 1853, and was there reared and educated. He came to America at the age of sixteen and located at Middleton, near Madison, Dane County, this state, where he was employed as a farm helper. As a young man he came to Dunn County, this state, and settled on a tract of 80 acres near Boiseville. An old schoolhouse stood on the place and this he used for a dwelling. Later he sold this tract and bought another 80-acre tract, just a mile away. In 1883 he brought his wife and two children, Charles and Lena, to Prairie Farm Township and settled on the 240 acres owned by his father-in-law, Gottlieb J. Spielmann. He was somewhat better off than many of his neighbors, in that he had a pair of mules and two cows. His wife had a spinning wheel, on which she spun yarn to make socks, mittens and caps for her family, thus doing much toward keeping her loved ones warm through the biting winter months. The family worked together, to get along as best they could, and to build up a home and a farm. They were hospitable people and their home was always open to their friends. Mrs. Meyer was widely known for her gracious and neighborly acts. All the members of the family were interested in the Evangelical Lutheran Church from its beginning. As time passed Mr. Meyer built up a good farm. After a long and useful life he died March 10, 1913. She died in 1915. Mr. Meyer was married at Prairie Farm to Mary Spielmann, who was born in Germany, Sept. 26, 1860, the daughter of Gottlieb J. and Caroline Spielmann. She died Nov. 7, 1915. Their children were: Charlie, Lena, Willie, Sina, Oscar, Sarah and Edward.

Charles Meyer, an energetic farmer of section 36, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Dunn County, this state, Dec. 15, 1880, the son of Christopher C. and Mary (Spielmann) Meyer, who brought him to the present farm, as a boy, this being the old homestead of his grandparents, Gottlieb J. and Caroline Spielmann. He attended the district school and has always remained at home. As a young man, he took 80 acres of the home place and has erected thereon a sightly set of buildings. He is a mason by trade and devotes much of his time to that work in this neighborhood. He is one of the popular men of the community and is well liked by all who know him. He stands high as a citizen in every respect. - flans J. Soltau was born in Hamburg, Germany, and as a young man learned the blacksmith trade. He married Martha Rolf, a native of the same city. They came to America in 1888, and he secured employment at his trade at Moose Lake, Minn. In 1892 he came to Barron County and purchased eighty acres in section 10, Almena Township. This tract was wild cut-over land. He erected a set of buildings, cleared a part of the land and carried on general farming for many years. He died Jan. 22, 1914, and his wife died Sept. 3, 1908. He was a substantial respected man, well regarded by all who knew him.

Julius Soltau, a well-known business man of Almena Village, was bom in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 12, 1876, son of Hans J. and Martha (Rolf) Soltau, who brought him to America in 1888 and located at Moose Lake, Minn., coming to Almena Township in 1892. Julius received most of his education in Ger¬ many. After coming to Minnesota he studied in American schools for two years. He spent his youth and young manhood on the farm and in 1906 secured employment in the Farmers Store at Almena. In 1909 he bought a livery business in the same village. At the same time, he became manager of the Almena Telephone Co. In 1919 he sold the livery, and since has been manager of the telephone company. In 1919 he established a refreshment hall in Almena Village, where pool is played, soft drinks dispensed and tobacco and smokers' supplies handled. Mr. Soltau is a man of influence among his fellows. He is now chairman of the town board of Almena, and has been assessor for eight years and treasurer for two years. For some time he has been clerk of his school district. Mr. Soltau was married Sept. 20, 1901, at Almena, to Emma Bresemeister, and to this union have been born nine chil¬ dren: Frieda, born July 3, 1902; Mamie, born Oct. 4, 1903; Clarence, born Feb. 18, 1906; Arthur, born Nov. 14, 1906; Edna, born Aug. 4, 1908; Edwin, born Aug. 23, 1910; Agnes, born March 6, 1913; Myrtle, born Oct. 6, 1916; Ardine, born May 14, 1918.

John H. Bensend, proprietor of Lake View Stock Farm, a substantial and respected citizen of section 21, Almena Township, where he has developed a good farm from the wilderness, was bom in Sweden on Dec. 23, 1864, the son of Ben J. and Anna Bensend. The father brought the family to America in 1868 and located in Chicago, where he unloaded boats by contract. In 1874 he came to Trempealeau County, in this state, and located on a farm. In 1877 he returned to Chicago and was janitor in the Jack Haverly Theater. In the fall of 1881 he took up his home with his son, John H. He died in August, 1896. His good wife lived to be 93 years old and died in 1917. Of their family of four sons and three daughters there are now living five: Andrew, John H., Christine, Betty and Lillie. Christine married Halvor Anderson and lives near Whitehall, Wis. Betty married Abe Cornwall of Turtle Lake, this county. Lillie married John A. Cornwall, also of Turtle Lake. John H. was reared and educated in Sweden. He was fourteen when he came to the United States with his parents. He attended night school and remained with his parents, working at farming, lathing and carpenter work. In 1880 he went to Longwood, Clark County, and farmed and logged. In the fall of 1881 he came to Barron County and bought 112 acres in section 21, Almena Township, which was all wild and covered with timber, mostly oak. There he began as a real pioneer. There were no public roads in the vicinity, neighbors were few and far between, there were no comforts and the necessities were sometimes lack¬ ing. The settlers had to bring in provisions on their backs from Perley and Turtle Lake. Lumber was hauled in from Perley with ox teams. There was but little market for anything that was raised on the farm. In order to get a little ready money the first few years, Mr. Bensend worked about as a car¬ penter, leaving his parents in charge of the farm. In 1879 and 1880 he worked as stage carpenter and night watchman in the Jack Haverly Theater in Chicago. Since then he has devoted his time to the operation and development of his farm. He has a pleasant home, a barn furnished with the James equip¬ ment and suitable outbuildings such as silo, granary and sheds. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of Holsteins headed by a full blooded sire, his Duroc-Jersey swine are regis¬ tered and he also has some good horses. He is interested in the development of the community and has done excellent service on the school board for nearly twenty years. In 1890 he took the U. S. census for the towns of Almena and Turtle Lake. The Almena unit of the Barron County Farm Bureau has found in him a useful member. Mr. Bensend was married at Cumberland, this county, on Sept. 17, 1888, to Anna Schroeder, who was born in Minnesota in September, 1870, the daughter of Fred and Mary Schroeder, who settled in Turtle Lake Township, Barron County, in 1876. The father, a veteran of the Civil War, is dead, and the mother is still living in Turtle Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Bensend have seven children: Albert, Mabel, Lulu, John, Lillian, Nellie and Dwight. Albert is a dentist in Carthage, S. D. Mabel married Clarence West of Almena Township. Lulu married Gordon Findley of Duluth. Nellie is in the Midway Bank, Minneapolis. John, Lillian and Dwight are at home. John took a six months' course in the Agricultural College of the State University of Minnesota. He married Lucile Sanford. The two deceased brothers of Mr. Bensend are Gust and Nels. Nels was killed in a "Soo" railroad wreck, while working as a baggageman. Gust bought and sold several farms in Almena Township. His widow, Nellis Stowe, a school teacher, now lives in Little Cedar, Iowa.

Edward Johnson, a highly esteemed and substantial farmer of section 17, Almena Township, where he has developed a fine farm, was born in Swe¬ den, March 7, 1866, the son of John and Anna Erickson, farming people of that country. Of the twelve children in the family there are now living five: Minnie, Hilma, Edward, Tilda and Martin. Minnie is the wife of Albert Holter, of Tower, Minn. Hilda is the wife of Herman Holst, of Minneapolis. Hilda and Martin live in Sweden. Edward was reared in Sweden, attended school there, and as a youth worked in a brick yard. He came to the United States in 1882 and settled at Iron Mountain, Mich., where he worked in the mines two years. From there he moved to Tower, Minn., where he worked in the mines for eight years. In 1892 he came to Barron and bought 46 acres in section 17, Almena Township. To this he has since added until he has 160 acres, of which 60 acres are under the plow and the remainder in pasturage. When he first came here the land was all wild. He cleared the land himself, and at first endured many hardships. But he persevered, and in time built up a good farm, with a good set of buildings, including a frame house, a barn 38 by 86 feet with a 70-foot basement, tool sheds, and other buildings. Here he carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd and sells the cream at Comstock. Mr. Johnson is in every way a good citizen, who does his duty in life as he sees it, and holds the respect of his fellow men. He was married July 26, 1891, to Matilda Gravning, daughter <Jf Andrew and Martha Gravning, of Almena Township. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have a fine family of eleven children, two more having died. They are: Carl, Andrew, Edwin, Otto, Lottie, Hilma, Irvin, Theodore, Alpha, Stanley and Walter. Andrew, Otto, Hilma and Edwin are out in the world for themselves, fhe others at home. Carl and Edwin were in the service during the World War. Carl saw active service in France with the 138th Field Artillery. Edwin trained in the infan¬ try service. Carl served with the 138th Field Artillery, 38th Division. He was inducted into the service Aug. 6, 1920, and sent to Camp Shelby, Hatties¬ burg, Miss.; he then went to Camp Upton; he went overseas Oct. 6, arrived in Liverpool, Eng., Oct. 12, then crossed the English Channel to France, and was held in reserve at Le Mans, where he was stationed when the armistice was signed. He sailed for the United States Dec. 8, and arrived Dec. 19; was discharged Jan. 11, 1920, at Camp Taylor, Ky. Edwin left Barron for Camp Grant Sept. 7, 1918, and was in training there when the armistice was signed; he was discharged Jan. 20, 1920. Both sons received honorable discharges.

Mr. And Mrs. Johanes Anderson Mr. And Mrs. Andrew Johnson

Johanes Anderson, an early settler of section 17, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Norway and was there reared to manhood. As a young man he married Martha Torgerson, who was born May 15, 1824, and they had four children, Andrew, Anna, Torger and Christine, all of whom are now dead. In the sixties, Johanes Anderson determined to seek for himself and his family the broader opportunities of America. Accordingly they embarked at Bergen, in their native land, and after a four weeks' voyage aboard a sailing vessel, reached Quebec, Canada. From there they found their way to Dane County, this state, where they lived for a while. In 1872 they came to Barron County and settled on the banks of Turtle Creek, three miles northwest of Prairie Farm Village. The first summer they lived in a small board shack, and in the fall moved into a log cabin. They started their farming operations with a yoke of oxen and several cows. The market place was at Menomonie. Trips were made there twice a year with the ox team, the journey taking about three days. The family continued to live on the place and gradually built it up, adding to the area until the farm embraced 240 acres. After a useful and well spent life, Johanes Anderson died in April, 1900, at the age of 75 years. His wife, who was the faithful companion of all his labors, died in December, 1906, at the age of 82 years. The family faith was that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Andrew Johnson, for many years an estimable citizen of Prairie Farm Township, was born in Norway, Sept. 22, 1853, the son of Johanes and Martha Anderson, with whom he came first to Dane County and in 1872 to Prairie Farm Township, this county. He helped his parents develop the farm. For seven winters he worked in the lumber woods, and for four springs he was on the river drives. In 1883 he took over the home place of 240 acres in sec¬ tion 17. He continued the improvements, repaired the house, erected a good barn, 34 by 70 feet, and put up other buildings. There for many years he successfully carried on general farming and became one of the influential and substantial men of the community. He took stock in the Prairie Farm Coopera¬ tive Association and also had other interests. As the father of children he naturally took an interest in education and for some time he served on the school board. For the past twenty years he has done most efficient work as secretary of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. In 1920 he gave up farming, sold the place and moved to the village. He met his death Nov. 11, 1921, as the result of being struck by a car while walking home from a visit to the home of his son, Anders. Mr. Johnson was a most estimable man, hard working, industrious and upright, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was faithful in every walk in life, he made his home a place of good cheer, and he was a good husband, father, neighbor and friend. His loss will long be sincerely mourned. His good wife was a faithful helpmeet in all his endeavors. Mr. Johnson was married at Prairie Farm, on July 29, 1882, to Mary Arntson, who was born in Norway on April 18, 1865, and their five chil¬ dren are: Anna, Anders, Carl, Jennie and Matilda. Anna is the wife of David Stang of Prairie Farm Township. Anders and Carl are farmers of Prairie Farm. Jennie married Alf. Gilsvik of Milwaukee. Matilda is at home. All are well regarded in the communities in which they live.

Martin J. Rude, respected resident of Rice Lake, who has been identified with the lumbering activities of this region for many years, was born in Christiania, Norway, March 27, 1850, son of John and Carrie (Christianson) Rude, both of whom were born in Norway and died there, the father at the age of 63 and the mother at the age of 85. In the family there were nine children. Martin G., Mam, Thorwald, Carina and Christ are living, and four died in infancy. Martin J. received a good education in the public schools of Norway, and as a young man was employed as a farmer, as a helper in saw¬ mills and as a painter. He came to America in 1880 and located in Rice Lake, where he worked at the lumber trade, toiling in the woods in the winter and finding employment as a carpenter in the summer. For nearly twenty years he was millwright for the Rice Lake Lumber Co. He is now practically retired. He and his family reside in a pleasant home at 35 West Newton street, which he built in 1904. Mr. Rude was married July 5, 1890, to Anne Alton, was who born in Norway Sept. 3, 1865, daughter of Peter and Ingeborg (Olson) Alton, natives of Norway who came to America in May, 1869, lived in Portage County, this state, for a while and in 1874 came to Barron County and located on a farm in Sumner Township, where the father died in 1911, and where the mother is still living at the age of 81 years. In the family there are six children, Anne, Nettie, Ludwig, Olene, Christian and Paul, all living. Mr. and Mrs. Rude have one daughter, Ida Kathrine, born April 28, 1895. She graduated from the Barron County Training School at Rice Lake, and has been a teacher in this county for four years. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Edward Rubesch, proprietor of a tin shop at Rice Lake, was born in Chippewa Falls, this state, Jan. 20, 1890, son of Mathew and Mary (Ullman) Rubesch, natives of Germany who came to America in 1880, and settled on a farm in Chippewa County, this state, moving in 1888 to Chippewa Falls, in the same county, where he took up his tr&de as a brick layer, and where he still lives. In the family there were seven children: Joseph, John, Edward, Anna, Theresa, Christina and Frank. Edward received his early education in his native city, and learned the tinner's trade. For a while he was partner in the tin shop of McGilvery & Kurth there. In 1915 he came to Rice Lake and opened his present establishment at 206 Wilson avenue, where he does general tinning business and installs furnaces of all descriptions. Frater¬ nally, he associates with the Catholic Foresters and the Knights of Columbus. He attends the Catholic Church. Mr. Rubesch was married Nov. 19, 1911, to Louisa Schindler, who was born in Chippewa County, Wis., Dec. 6, 1892, daughter of John and Mary (Youngwirth) Schindler, natives of Germany, who came to this country in the eighties and still live in Chippewa County. In the Schindler family there are eleven children: Fred, Joseph, William, Frank, Louis, Louisa, Sebastian, Theresa, Lena, Helen and Anna. Mr. and Mrs. Rubesch have six children: Marie, born May 7, 1913; Margaret, born Nov. 11, 1914; Leonard, born March 20, 1916; Florine and Helen (twins), born Feb. 10, 1918, and Leona, born Oct. 20, 1919.

Charles Saile, Sr., for many years a respected and substantial citizen of Rice Lake, was born in Wettenger, Germany, Aug. 12, 1832, and came to Amer¬ ica in 1849 at the age of seventeen years. In 1858 he married Elizabeth Giem, a native of Ohio. The next year they came west and located at Reeds' Land¬ ing, in Wabasha County, Minn., where they remained ten years. Then, in 1869, they went to Hastings, Dakota County, Minn., where they stayed three years. In 1872 they came to Wisconsin and located at Downsville, Dunn County, where they remained until the fall of 1874, when they came to Rice Lake. Mr. Saile was a skilled brewmeister. The year he came to Rice Lake he established and built the South Side Brewery, which he operated for many years. He was liked by all his associates, and was a genial, straightforward citizen in every respect. He died Dec. 31, 1886. His wife died in September, 1889. In the family there are nine children: Amelia, Sophia, Elizabeth, William, Frank, Charles, Clara and Edward, living; and George, Edward, Elizabeth and Frank, deceased.

Charles Saile, veteran of the Porto Rican campaign of the Spanish- American War, and now a well known resident of Rice Lake, where he has lived since early boyhood, was born in Lake City, Minn., July 15, 1870. As a baby he was taken in 1872 to Downsville, Dunn County, this state, and in 1874 was brought to Rice Lake where he was educated in the public schools. He left school and started out for himself at the age of sixteen, his first employment being in sawmills. In 1898 he enlisted in Company H, Third Regi¬ ment, Wisconsin National Guards, which was mustered into federal service as Company H, Third Wisconsin Infantry. After due training he left Charles- ton, S. C., July 28 and landed at Ponce, Porto Rico Aug. 8. He came back the latter part of October. Upon his return he engaged in the ice business in Rice Lake. This he successfully conducted until 1919, when he sold out, giving him a record of twenty years continuous public service in this city. In 1900 he purchased a well located site in the city and in 1911 moved off the building which was standing thereon and erected his present modern home. In city life he did good work for eight years as alderman. Fraternally, he is a Mason, he being a member of the Blue Lodge and both he and his wife of the Eastern Star. Mr. Saile was married Nov. 15, 1899, at Rice Lake, to Bertha Haese, daughter of John and Caroline (Militz) Haese, the former of whomdied Jan. 29, 1908, and the latter Jan. 25, 1891. Mr. Saile's father died Dec. 31, 1886, and his mother Sept. 17, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Saile have one son, Charles Orton, who was born July 22, 1901, and was graduated from the Rice Lake High School in 1921.

Gustavos Jensen, M. D., practicing physician and practical pharmacist of Cameron, was born in Norway, son of Gustav and Elizabeth (Lindrup) Jensen, natives of Norway, both of whom died in that country. The father was a sea captain of considerable note in his own land. Of their seven chil¬ dren, the subject of this sketch was the only one who came to this country. Three are dead and Louise, Emelie and Clementine are still living in Norway. Gustavus attended the graded schools and the high school in his native parish, and then studied in a pharmacy for two years. He matriculated in the Uni¬ versity of Norway, at Christiania, and studied medicine there until 1878. During the next two years he studied pharmacy at Tvesdestrand. On May 15, 1880, he landed in New York and came west to Chicago where he operated a chemical laboratory for three years. He came to Stoughton, Wis., in 1883 and for two years studied medicine with Dr. Christian Sether. For a time he also studied with Dr. Geo. Keenan, who later represented the United States government in Austria for a while. After this he traveled in the interests of the prohibition movement. In 1890 he located in Scandinavia, this state, where for five years he managed a drug store for Dr. H. B. Poppe, and practiced medicine, while still further pursuing his studies. In 1895 he entered the Independent Medical College at Chicago, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1897. He then returned to Scandinavia, bought the drug store and continued his practice of medicine and was one of the incor¬ porators of that village. In 1900 he started practice in Cameron. At that time he purchased a half interest in the drug store of O. S. Hurlbert. Later he purchased the other half interest. As a physician he has a satisfactory prac¬ tice in village and country. As a druggist he has built up a large trade. As a thorough chemist and pharmacist, it is natural that his compQunding should be of superlative merit. In addition to this he has a good business in general drugs and toilet preparations, paints and oils, brushes, jewelry, cut glass, fancy china ware and novelties. He makes a hobby of his nine acres of land in the village where he raises ginseng, potatoes and beans as well as other garden vegetables. In public affairs he takes a good citizens' interest and is now serving as mayor of Cameron. Fraternally, he is a member of the I. S. W. A. Dr. Jensen was married in May, 1896, in Chicago, to Elizabeth Lilly, of Des Moines, Iowa. It is said that the reception accorded them upon their return to Scandinavia was the largest that that village has known.

Nels Shervey, who, with E. O. Fossum, built the Central Hotel at Rice Lake and operated it for a number of years, was for many years a prominent figure here and served for a time on the city council. He was born in Norway, and as a young man came to Rice Lake where he met and married Mattie Bratley. After owning the hotel jointly with Mr. Fossum for a while, he bought out his partner and continued alone for several years. Then he sold out and for some time was occupied as a farmer in Rice Lake Township. He died April 20, 1918. His wife, a most highly respected woman, now makes her home in Rice Lake, where her daughter, Clara, keeps house for her.

Edolph G. Shervey, cashier of the Barron County Bank, was born in the city of Rice Lake, where he still resides, Oct. 17, 1884, son of Nels and Mattie (Bratley) Shervey. He attended the graded and high schools of Rice Lake, and started his banking career March 30, 1903, being now, with one exception, the oldest banker in point of service in Rice Lake. He has been with the same institution during his whole business career. At first he was bookkeeper and clerk. July 15, 1909, he became assistant cashier and on Aug. 7, 1916, was promoted to the duties of his present position, being now one of the principal owners of the institution. He is also a stockholder in the State Bank of Lady- smith, Wis. In public life he was two years city treasurer, and he is now city commissioner of water and lights. In this and in other ways he has shown his deep interest in the affairs of the community which gave him birth. He is treasurer of the Lakeside Methodist Episcopal Hospital, at Rice Lake, and is one of the twelve owners of the Lakeside Dancing Pavilion, erected at Rice Lake in 1919 at a cost of $11,000. Fraternally, he is a -member of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 60, Knights of Pythias, and of Osmund Temple, No. 196, Knights of Khorasson, at Eau Claire, as well as of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234, A. F. & A. M. He is also a member of the Commercial Club. In his long years of con¬ nection with the institution, of which he is now cashier, Mr. Shervey's per¬ sonality has been woven into the warp and woof of its success. He is of genial temperament and polished courtesy, and the people of the community find the bank a pleasant place to transact business. He is greatly interested in the business progress of the city and the agricultural development of the rural districts, and has taken delight in conducting corn clubs and the like for the encouragement of the younger generation. As a financier he is sound and conservative, and both as a man and as a banker he has the confidence and esteem of his fellow men. He fully lives up to the dignity of his position as the acting head of the oldest financial institution in the county, and its growth year by year shows the wisdom of his methods and the soundness of his judgment. Mr. Shervey was married April 26, 1913, to Effie Julia Overby, born at Rice Lake Dec. 26, 1886, daughter of Christian G. and Julia Olson (Finstad) Overby, and they have three children: Edward O., born Dec. 26, 1915; William Dean, born Oct. 1, 1917, and Lucille I., born Jan. 5, 1920. The pleasant family residence is at 38 Wilson avenue.

John Smitke, ice dealer of Rice Lake, was born in Germany, the son of Matt and Mary (Kaderabect) Smitke, the latter of whom died in Germany in 1877, after which the father brought the family to America in 1880 and secured employment with the Wisconsin Railway, first at Abbottsford, Wis., and then at Thorp, Wis., after which, in 1885, he purchased a farm at Thorp where he carried on farming until his death Feb. 13, 1893. John received a part of his education in Germany and completed it in this country. As a young man he worked in stave mills. In 1883 he came to Rice Lake and was similarly employed. He worked at the municipal power plant in Rice Lake in 1897, and then became deliveryman in the general store of P. N. Parks here. In 1900 he took over the local agency of the Standard Oil Co. and also opened a dray line. He successfully continued as oil man and drayman until 1916 when he established his present business. He owns his ice houses, wagons and horses, as well as a pleasant modern home, and is one of the substantial men of the community. He has been a Mason since he attained his majority, and is one of the stockholders in the group which erected the Masonic Temple at Rice Lake. He is also a stockholder in the Consumers' Store. Mr. Smitke was married March 1, 1894, to Lena Maack, daughter of Carl and Caroline (Rubow) Maack, farmers of this county. To this union have been born three children: Margaret L. was born Sept. 12, 1899, and is employed in a clerical capacity by the Clarkson Coal & Dock Co. at St. Paul, Minn. Eva E. was born June 2, 1903, and Alfred A. was born Dec. 20, 1905.

John Samdahl, formerly a blacksmith, now a successful farmer, who operates his place in the rural outskirts, while living in Rice Lake, is a sturdy example of those men from the north countries who have come to this land, and by hard work and application have taken advantage of the wonderful opportunities offered here and have won an honored place among their fellow men. He was born in Norway, Oct. 21, 1869, son of Andrew and Bertha (Lund) Samdahl, natives of that country, the former of whom died there in 1886 and the latter in 1896. In the family there were ten children: Carrie (deceased), Halver (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Ole, Edward, Andrew (deceased), Ber¬ tha, Ole (second), John and Peter (deceased). John Samdahl received his education in his native land and learned the blacksmith trade there. In 1881 he came to America and located at Menomonie, Wis., where he followed his trade ten years. Next he worked at his trade in Duluth four years. In 1896 he came to Rice Lake, opened a blacksmith shop and continued in business for himself until 1914. In that year he sold out. Since then he has operated his farm of 40 acres in the city limits and lives at 27 East Newton Street. His farm was wild when he purchased it, and the many improvements on it were all made by himself. He successfully carries on general farming, together with gardening and dairying. Fraternally, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen and of the Scandinavian Society. Mr. Samdahl was married Nov. 20, 1886, to Lena Sockness, who was bom in Norway, May 18, 1862. They have three children: Alma, bom Jan. 19, 1888, is the wife of Edward Bender of Nebraska. Jennie, born Sept. 11, 1892, is a teacher, residing at home. Cleo is studying medicine at La Crosse, Wis. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

John Beran, a prosperous farmer of section 9, Almena Township, and for some years engaged in missionary field work for the Congregational denomi¬ nation, was bom in Bohemia, June 3, 1867, the son of Vaclav and Mary Beran, both natives of that country. Vaclav Beran was both a farmer and a tailor in the old country. He brought the family to America in 1869 and settled on a farm in Grant County, where he and his good wife spent the remainder of their lives. Their four children are Vaclav, John, Mary and Anna. Mary married John Corbaly. After his death she married David Zemery of Seattle, Wash. Anna married Edward Rowley of Hudson, Wis. John was reared in Bohemia, and attended school there. He was eleven years of age when he was brought to this country by his parents. He attended school in Grant County, this state, and helped on the home farm. He early felt the call to religious duty, and by saving his earnings he was enabled in 1884 to enter the Slavic department of the Oberlin Seminary at Oberlin, Ohio. He gradu¬ ated in 1887, and was assigned to field missionary work for the Congregational Church among the Bohemians of Milwaukee, Wis., for eight years. Then he did similar work at La Crosse, Wis., for two years. His work was greatly blessed, and much to his liking. But his untiring devotion impaired his health, and he had to abandon his ministry. In 1900 he came to St. Croix County, and for eight years rented his brother-in-law's farm at Hudson. In 1908 he came to Barron County and purchased 203 acres in section 9, Almena Township. This land was partly improved, and about twenty acres had been cleared. With this beginning he has built up an excellent place. He has about 100 acres under the plow, and much of it fenced. He has remodeled the house, put up a barn, 30 by 74 feet, with full basement and equipped with the Sears- Roebuck appliances and built a granary 18 by 28 feet, a swine house 18 by 40 feet, a machine shed 18 by 100 feet, a silo and other buildings. He also has a good well, windmill and gas engine. The equipment in the way of tools, implements and machinery is excellent. Here he successfully carries on gen¬ eral farming and dairying and makes a specialty of a good herd of Holstein cattle and a drove of Duroc- Jersey swine. As a public spirited citizen he has served his district on the school board. He is active in the affairs of the Perley Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. Mr. Beran was married at Muscada, Grant County, Wis., on Nov. 28, 1883, to Mary Drensa, daughter of John and Margaigitized by ret Drensa, natives of Bohemia, who settled in Grant County, this state, and then moved to Crawford County, where they now live retired. Mr. and Mrs. Beran have nine children: John, Joseph, Edward, Frank, Charles, Elmer, Mary, Clara and Tillie. Mary married Frank Huser of Almena Township. Clara married Harry Carsley of New Richmond, Wis. Joseph married Addie Leeper of Prairie du Chien and lives at Hibbing, Minn. John, Edward, Frank, Charles and Elmer are helping on the home farm. Tillie was married in August, 1921, to Abe Peters and is now residing in Waukesha, Wis.

Louis Stzesniak, a prudent and careful farmer of section 10, Vance Creek Township, was born in Posen, Poland, Aug. 26, 1850, and was there reared and grew to manhood. As a young man he married Margaret Bartack, who bore him one child, Pauline, and died. In 1890 he married Mary Bastillik, who was born in the same neighborhood, Aug. 18, 1870. To this union there were born in Posen, three children, Joseph, Frank and Hattie. In 1890, determined to seek for his wife and children the wider opportunities of a newer country and the blessings of a better form of government, he came to America, and for several years worked in the mines in Michigan. He saved every cent, he lived with frugality, and in 1894 he sent for his wife and four children. They joined him in St. Paul, Minn. In 1896 they came to Vance Creek Township and located on 40 acres of wild land in section 10, Vance Creek Township. At that time a jobber was living in a shack on the place and cutting timber. After the jobber left the Stzesniak family moved in and lived there until Mr. Stzesniak had put up a good log cabin. This cabin, boarded over, is a part of the present residence. The first year the family had a cow. It was two years before they were able to get a pair of horses. Provisions had to be brought in on the back from far away stores. Mr. and Mrs. Stzesniak each made this trip a number of times. For several winters he went back to Michigan and worked in the mines to get a little money to support the family until he could get the farm developed. His wife, thus left alone, got along as best she could, looking after the children, doing her household work and attending to the chores about the place. Thus they worked together for their home and their children. As time progressed they built up a good farm. They rebuilt the log cabin into a substantial and comfortable residence, they put up a barn, 100 by 40 feet, with full basement, a silo, 12 by 22 feet, and other buildings. He has just completed a machine shed, 30x76. The yard is well kept and beautified with flowers and shrubbery, giving the place a picturesque and sightly appearance. The original tract of land has been increased until the family now owns 440 acres. Mr. Stzesniak, assisted by his family, successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of stock. He is respected by all who know him; he has won a fair measure of success in life, and he is richly deserving of the prosperity that is now his. In addition to the four children brought here, six more, Charles, Francis, Louis, John, Inga and Isadore, were born on this place. All the children have been a help and comfort to their parents, and all are well thought of throughout the community. Charles, who has furnished much of the material for this sketch, is one of the enterprising and progressive men of the neighborhood. He was born on the place where the family still lives, April 29, 1896, and was here reared to farm pursuits, helping his parents as soon as he was old enough. He received a solid cornmon school education in the district schools. His whole life has been spent here thus far. He is the owner of 160 acres of land, and aside from being a successful general farmer and dairyman, he is a bee fancier and the owner of a large number of fine colonies. He is active in everything that is for the good of the community, and is well thought of by all who know him.

Charles G. Stair, modern farmer, who is carrying on agricultural opera¬ tions along the latest approved lines, on 160 acres in sections 16 and 21, west, Maple Grove Township, was born May 12, 1872, in Green County, Wis., son of Hiram and Julia (Bartlett) Stair, natives of Wisconsin. Hiram Stair, a sub¬ stantial and influential resident of his county, lived on one farm for the long period of half a century. He sold out in 1919 and took up his home with his daughter, Katherine, now Mrs. A. F. Abraham of Clarno, Wis. The mother died March 4, 1920. In the family there were three children, Charles G., Kath¬ erine and Mary E. (deceased). Charles G. received his early education in the public schools of his native county, and then entered Mount Morris College, at Mount Morris, Ill., from which he was graduated in 1893. He then worked for his father until 1896, after which he took up farming on his own account as a renter. He came to Barron County in 1905 and bought 60 acres in section 16, west. Maple Grove Township, where he farmed for ten years. Then he sold out and purchased 120 acres in the same section. In 1920 he added 40 acres in section 21, west, so that he now has a fine place of 160 acres. He has erected a fine modern home with all the latest improvements, a barn 32 by 120 feet, with James equipment, suitable outbuildings and adequate fences. He has a good herd of Holsteins with full blooded sires, is a charter member of the Barron County Holstein Breeders' Association, of which he was sec¬ retary seven years. He also has a good drove of Chester-White swine. All in all, he is a successful hard working farmer of the best type, and is taking his share in the general progress of the county. Mr. Stair was married Dec. 24, 1896, to Addie Roderick, daughter of William and Mary (Mitchell) Roderick, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The father came to Wisconsin with his parents, a pioneer family, when he was a youth of sixteen, and devoted the remainder of his life to farming. He died Aug. 1, 1915, and his wife Oct. 16, 1916. In the family there were six children: Charles (de¬ ceased), Frank, Addie, George, Harry and Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Stair have four children: Henry B., born Oct. 17, 1898; Joe G., born Jan. 12, 1901; Mary E., born Feb. 23, 1904; and Harriet N., born Dec. 12, 1905. The family are members of the First Baptist Church of Hillsdale. Mr. Stair was chairman of the building committee when the church was remodeled, and it was through his untiring efforts that the building was completed.

Frederick William Scharlau, clerk at the Weber Hotel, Rice Lake, was born in New York State, June 4, 1886, son of Carl and Wilhelmina (Barneau) Schar¬ lau, natives of Germany, who settled in New York State in 1860 and in 1863 came to Dunn County, this state, where they devoted the remainder of their lives to farming, the father dying in 1890 and the mother in 1879. Frederick William attended district school as a boy and remained with hie parents until after attaining his majority. From 1877 until 1900 he was employed by Knapp, Stout & Co. Then for four seasons he was employed by the Rice Lake Lumber Co., afterward working for the Rice Lake Mill and Elevator Co. until it burned down. Then for a while he worked for the Osceola Mill and Elevator Co. at Rice Lake. After this he returned to the employ of the Rice Lake Lumber Co. for three years and next worked for a similar period in the feed store of Crate & Son at Rice Lake. Then for a while he was on the farm with his son, near Couderay, Wis. In October, 1920, he assumed the duties of his present position. Mr. Scharlau is well liked by the traveling public and is well known in the Fourth Ward, where, in 1888, he was elected alderman by a big majority. He is a member of the Eagles, Beavers and Yeomen. His religious faith is that of the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Scharlau was married Nov. 7, 1883, in Stanfold township, this county, to Anna Smith, and this union resulted in six children: William F., Frederick J., Mabel M., Dora Cecelia, Minnie and Lora. William F. was born Sept. 8, 1884, and died May 14, 1907. Frederick J. was born Sept. 18, 1886, was married to Cora Frazier and has four children: Mabel M. was born July 12, 1888, married Adolph Sealore, and has one son, Donald, born April 27, 1910. Dora Cecelia was born March 11, 1892, and mar¬ ried C. O. Stout, a Rice Lake business man. Minnie M. was born July 19, 1896, and died Sept. 22, 1915. Lora C. was born Feb. 9, 1908, and was drowned Aug. 16, 1917.

Anders G. Strand, one of the representative men-of-affairs of northern Wisconsin, has been actively identified with the history of Barron County for more than thirty-five years, and his life and work are inseparably interwoven in the warp and woof of its fabric. Coming to America a poor boy, he labored at such tasks as he could find, ever doing his work faithfully and planning for the future, and year by year he has added to his store of success and. to the garland of his honors. At the start he had no resources in money or influence, but he had the advantages of having been reared in a home of sturdy integrity, he inherited from his Norsk ancestors ruggedness of health and strength of frame, and he had inherent within himself a deep capacity for hard work, a determination to succeed, and an unwavering sense of honor. Coupled with this he inherited a true sense of his obligation to his fellow man, and while he has won success for himself, some of his most strenuous efforts have been given to public service which carried no pecuniary reward, but which was rich in opportunities for the promotion of the general welfare of the community. All in all, he is a good citizen, and a simple record of his achievements speaks more loudly in his praise than the most eloquent encomiums. As a preparation for his life work, he worked with railroad section gangs, he toiled in the hay fields, he assisted in building wing dams in northwestern rivers, and he cooked in lumber camps. As a pioneer he developed a farm from the wilderness, even clearing a road in order that he might have communication with the outside world. With this foundation he became a man of prosperity, dealt in real estate, held public office, and was interested in many manufacturing and commercial ventures. His political office holding began in Doyle Township, which in the early days included what is now Cedar Lake Township. In that town he was town clerk five years, justice of the peace five years, and secretary of the board of health for five years. He also served for two years as chair¬ man of the town board, and consequently as a member of the board of county commissioners during that period. The esteem in which he is held is shown by the fact when he was elected only one vote was cast against him. From 1897 to 1899 he served efficiently as county register of deeds. For twenty years he has been a member of the county Republican committee, six years of which he was chairman, and for some time he has occupied his present posi¬ tion of honor as one of the two members of the Republican State Central Com¬ mittee from the Tenth District. For six years he was president of the Barron County Agricultural Society, and in 1918 he was honorary vice-president of the executive committee of the North Wisconsin State Fair held at Chippewa Falls. In a business way he has been president of the Automatic Trip Carrier Manufacturing Co. of Rice Lake; was secretary and director of the Red Cedar Valley Electric Co. that for many years furnished light and power for Rice Lake, Cameron and Barron until recently purchased by the city of Rice Lake ; is one of the stockholders and directors of the Barron County Telephone Co., and a stockholder in the Farmers' State Bank of Poskin, in this county. At one time he owned more than 1,100 acres of land. In Rice Lake city he owns besides his residence, an acre of lake frontage with a residence thereon. In the township he owns one farm of 80 acres and another of 40. In Washburn County he owns a farm of 80 acres, and another of 120 acres within the city limits of Spring Brook. At Campia he owns a farm of 280 acres with two sets of buildings; at Angus a farm of 160 acres, and at Brill a farm of 120 acres. He also has 260 acres of heavy timber in Sawyer County, and another 160 acres of wild land in Long Lake. Fraternally, he is a member and president of the Sons of Norway and a member of the Eagles. Anders G. Strand was born in Norway Jan. 27, 1863, son of Nels P. and Martha A. (Anderson) Strand, the former a native of Sweden and the mother of Norway, who were brought to America by their son, and died here, the father May 2, 1912, and the mother in 1914. In the family there were eight children: Olena, Anders G., Peter, Paulina, Ida, Matilda, Amelia and one who died in infancy. Anders G. received his education in the schools of Norway, and for fifty days studied English in American schools after coming to this country. After arriving in America in the spring of 1881, he came west to La Crosse, Wis., and thence to

Jefferson Junction, Jefferson County, where he worked on the railroad for a while. In the fall of 1881 he went to Hastings, Minn., and thence to St. Paul, from which city he went to Chippewa Falls and found employment with a railroad construction crew on the Omaha railroad. He first came to Rice Lake in 1882, and in July of that year secured employment with Knapp, Stout & Co. working in the hay fields, driving a six-yoke ox team in building river "wing" dams, cooking in the lumber camps, and helping in log drives. He continued cooking for various firms in connection with his other activities for many years thereafter. In 1884 he purchased a tract of wild land in Doyle Township, six miles from Rice Lake, cut off the timber, grubbed the land, and built up a good farm, and there the family remained until 1891, Mr. Strand residing in Rice Lake. In that year he entered into the farm implement busi¬ ness at Rice Lake. In 1899 he returned to the farm and continued its develop¬ ment, until he had one of the best farms in the county. In 1910 he rented the farm to his son, Oscar M., and moved to Rice Lake once more. He sold the farm in 1919. He now devotes his time to real estate deals, in which he has been more or less interested since he first came here. Mr. Strand was married in 1886 to Belle J. Olson, who was born in Spring Prairie, Wis., April 28, 1866. To this union there have been born twelve children: Oscar, Norman, Arnold, Lillian, Arthur, Anders, Jr., Myrtle, Julian, Mary, Elmer, Anders and Belle. Oscar was born Sept. 12, 1886, and is now on one of his father's farms in Doyle Township. He married Gertrude Venhaug, and their children are: Gerald, Elmer, Eleanor, Ann, Volborg and Robert. Norman was born Jan. 27, 1889, and lives on a farm in Doyle Township. He married Olga Skar, and they have four children, Morris, Iris, Edna and Lorraine. Arnold was born May 10, 1893, and farms in Doyle. He married Nora Solum, and has one child, Roger. Lillian was born May 7, 1895, and lives at home. Arthur was born July 2, 1897, and farms in Doyle Township. He married Helen Solum, and has two children, Orville and Marion. Anders was born Feb. 27, 1899, and married Selma Sorenson. Myrtle was born Jan. 16, 1902, Julian was born June 18, 1907. Mary and Elmer, and Anders and Bell (twins), named for their parents, are dead. The family home is at 25 West Evans street.

William Pieper, retired farmer of Cameron, was born in Germany Oct. 27, 1853, son of John and Wilhelmina (Bornfleth) Pieper, who spent their lives farming in Germany where he died at the age of 75 and she at the age of 42 years. Of their ten children there are living three: Caroline, wife of Lud¬ wig Tonn, a farmer of Cameron village; Herman, a railroad section foreman with headquarters at Cameron, and William, the subject of this sketch. John, a farmer of Sumner Township; Carl, Albert, Bertha, and two unnamed infants are dead. William spent his boyhood in Germany and was there educated and reared to farm pursuits. In 1880 he came to this country, and after stopping one night at Chippewa Falls found employment in the lumber woods for Knapp, Stout & Co. In that capacity he came directly to Barron County. At first he received but $17 a month in addition to his board and lodging. For some years he worked as railroad section foreman. Then for nearly twentyfive years he farmed on 160 acres lying partly in the village of Cameron. He was a hard working, industrious farmer and his agricultural efforts were successful. In public affairs he has been a member both of the county and village boards. He and his family attend the Lutheran Church. He sold his farm in 1915 and retired. Mr. Pieper was married in Germany June 19, 1876, to Wilhelmina Hansel, by whom he had three children: Bertha, Emil and Emma. Bertha is the wife of Dorr Connors; Emil is dead; Emma is the wife of Charles Lowell and lives in Birchwood, Wis. Mrs. Wilhelmina Pieper died in the fall of 1881. Mr. Pieper was married Nov. 30, 1884, to Ernstina Schulz, a native, of Germany, the daughter of John and Fredericka Schulz, who came to the United States in 1884, settled at Cameron, and there spent the remainder of their lives, the father being a farmer. In the Schulz family there were six children: Carl, William, Frederick, Fredericka, Ernstina and Wilhelmina

(deceased). By this marriage Mr. Pieper has eight children: Elsie, Walter, Arthur, William, Richard, Meta, Bernhard (deceased) and Ida (deceased). Elsie is the wife of Clayton Wallace, of Marquette, Mich.; Walter is assistant cashier of the Bank of Cameron; Arthur is a farmer in Stanley Township; William is a farmer near Chetek; Richard lives in Cameron; Meta lives at home. Bernard is one of the heroes of the World War. He enlisted in St. Paul Jan. 13, 1918, and after due training sailed for France with the 144th Company, 32nd Replacement Battalion, United States Marines. He was landed at Brest, and after training went into action with the 83rd Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Regiment, Second Division. He fought at Belleau Woods, Vierz-Soissons sector, July 19-21, 1918; Nancy, July 29-Aug. 7; Marabach sec¬ tor, Aug. 7-14, and was in the front line of the drive at St. Mihiel. He was in the action at Mount Blanc Ridge, Champaigne sector, Oct. 1-10, and was killed by shell fire Oct. 10, 1918. He is buried in Grave 143, Cemetery 1129, near St. Etienne, France. He was a young man of many engaging qualities, a good soldier, dutiful in camp and valiant in action, and his name is written with the heroes who died that the world might be better.

Haldor A. Anderson, traveling salesman for the Marshall Wells Co., of Duluth, who has been a resident of Rice Lake since 1888, was born at Laurvig, Norway, April 30, 1876, son of John and Martha Anderson, who spent the span of their years in that parish. Of their twelve children there are now living eight: Caroline, Louisa, Nellie, Mary, Anna, Charles, Aimer and Haldor A. Haldor A. attended school for a while in his native country. At the age of twelve, he came to America with his sister, Mrs. Sever Michelsen, and took up his home in Rice Lake, where he attended the public schools. After leaving school he worked nine years in the wagon shop of his brother, C. A. Anderson. Then he was associated in the hardware business a year in Rice Lake with C. E. Cleveland, and in the mercantile business at Rice Lake six years with P. M. Parker. Afterward he became a member of the firm of West & Anderson, hardware merchants, with C. E. West as partner. His work in this capacity attracted the attention of the wholesalers, and in 1910 he was offered and accepted his present position. His territory is all adjacent to Rice Lake, and he is as popular a man as is to be found on the road in this part of the state, and he is well known in the U. C. T. and kindred circles. He is the proud owner of one of the many pretty homes in Rice Lake, located at 633 North Main street, only one block from the Lake shore. This home, which was built under Mr. Anderson's personal supervision, was erected in 1912 and the family moved in Dec. 7 of that year. Mr. Anderson was married Oct. 16, 1902, to Minnie Amelia Baker, who was born in Hudson, Wis., March 18, 1880. daughter of E. A. and Sophia (Crogan) Baker, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have five children: Mildred I. was born Oct. 28, 1903; Jeanette A. was born Feb. 28, 1905; Alice H. was born April 3, 1908: Ruth C. was born March 17, 1912, and Arnold B. was born Aug. 29, 1913. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Ole H. Sigstad, merchant and public official of Rice Lake, now deceased, was for many years connected with the life of the city and county. As a business man he had the confidence and respect of all who had dealings with him. His work in public affairs was that of a capable, efficient, trustworthy and honorable public officer. So high in fact did he stand that at his death the flag on the city armory was placed at half mast as an evidence that the city shared the mourning of his family and his friends. He was born in Norway May 13, 1863, the son of Haider and Martha Halderson, natives of that country, where the father died, after which the mother came to America and married Thore Surdson, of Sand Creek, Dunn County, this state, where she spent the remainder of her life. In the Halderson family there were five children: Andrew (deceased), Ole H. (deceased), Olive, Severina and Nettie. Ole H. was reared in his native country, and was there employed for a while. He came to America in the seventies, landed in Eau Claire, Wis., and secured employment with Knapp, Stout & Co., working in the woods in various coun¬ ties. Then he operated a store at Sand Creek, in the northern part of Dunn County. In 1891 he came to Rice Lake and opened a general store at the corner of Messenger street and Reuter avenue. In 1907 he sold out on account of failing health. - For some time he served the city as alderman. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of public works, and he also held other positions of trust and honor. He died Dec. 4, 1914. Mr. Sigstad was married Jan. 27, 1878, to Sophia Peterson, born in Norway Nov. 23, 1858, daughter of Swen and Martha (Tustenson) Peterson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1867 and settled in Dunn County, Wis., where they farmed for many years, afterward moving to Trego, Wis., where they spent the remainder of their lives. In the Peterson family there were seven children: Peter (deceased), Theodore, Julius, Charles (deceased), Louis, Martin and Sophia. Mr. and Mrs. Sigstad have eight children: Hannah, born Nov. 29, 1878, died June 21, 1885; Sena, born Aug. 27, 1880, is now Mrs. Oscar Overby, of Rice Lake; Oscar, born May 13, 1883, died July 9, 1884; Christina, born March 18, 1886, is now Mrs. J. T. Jacobson, of Rice Lake; Helen was born Sept. 29, 1887, and is now Mrs. Grover Sykes, of Rice Lake; Emma was born April 18, 1890, and is now Mrs. Harry King, of Rice Lake; Owen was born May 9, 1893, and died May 30, 1896; Ovedia was born June 16, 1896, and lives at home with her mother.

Olaf M. Sattre, M. D., of the firm of Sattre & Dawson, practicing physi¬ cian and surgeon of Rice Lake, member of the medical and surgical staff of the Lakeside Methodist Episcopal Hospital, is one of the foremost figures in modern Barron County life. In his profession he enjoys the confidence of his patients and the respect of his associates, and assisted in founding the institution on the staff of which he still serves. As a citizen he was president of the board of education for three years and during his term of office the splendid new high school building was erected. As a farmer and stock breeder he introduced full blooded Holstein cattle into the county, and made it possible for others to get a start in raising that breed, and he also had a large flock of pure blooded Shropshire sheep, from which many of the flocks of the county have sprung. As a financier his conservative judgment has been an important factor in the stability and progress of the First National Bank of Rice Lake, of which he has been the president for several years. He was born near Decorah, Iowa, in Winneshiek County, March 16, 1863, son of Ole and Ellen (Bottlefson) Sattre, natives of Norway, who come to America when children, the father in 1844 and the mother in 1848; were married in Winneshiek County, Iowa, and there farmed, the father dying at the early age of 32 years and the mother at the age of 63. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and attended the district schools. He was graduated from Luther College at Decorah, Iowa, in 1882. Already he had determined to devote his life to medicine and surgery, but being unable at that time to attend a medical school, he secured a position in a drug store, where he took every opportunity to master pharmacy, and devoted his spare time to the study of Materia Medica. In 1885 he entered the Rush Medical College in Chicago and was graduated in the class of 1888. He did his interne work for eighteen months in the Chapin Hospital at Iron Mountain, Mich. Then, until 1894, he was physician for the Penn Iron Mining Co. at Norway, Mich. In 1894 he established himself at Rice Lake where he has well equipped offices in the First National Bank Building and where he has built up a good practice. In 1914 he took Dr. D. L. Dawson as an associate and in 1919 formed a full part¬ nership with him. He is a member of the Barron County Medical Society, in which he has been president and secretary, and of the Wisconsin State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Fraternally, he associates with Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234, A. F. & A. M., and he is also active in the Commercial Club. His recreation is automobiling. Dr. Sattre was married May 17, 1893, to Amelia Hosking, of Norway, Mich., born Oct. 28, 1865, at

Rockland, Mich. This union has been blessed with two children. Ellen was born March 18, 1894, and is a graduate of the high school at Rice .Lake and Milwaukee Downer College. She is now dietitian at the Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee. Jeannette is a graduate of the high school at Rice Lake, and is now attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Richard Zimmermann, a respected citizen now living retired in Rice Lake city, after a busy life in which he has taken his full share of hard work in building up the county, is a native of this state, born in Wilson Township, Sheboygan County, May 4, 1858, and there educated and reared to farm pur¬ suits. In 1877 he went to Minnesota and farmed for two years, after which he again returned home. He went to Marathon County, in this state, in 1883, and bought 80 acres of wild land. There he built a log house and barn, which, in 1920, are still standing, and remained there until 1899 when he sold out and purchased a similar tract near Edgar, in the same county. In 1903 he sold out and went to Neillsville, Clark County, this state, where he bought 80 acres which he farmed nearly four years. He came to Rice Lake in 1906 and pur¬ chased 80 acres of land within the city limits. Later he sold that and bought another 80 acres, also within the city limits, and near the northwest corner. In 1920 he sold out and bought property at 609 West Douglas street, in the city. The house was then little more than a shell. He converted it into a sightly modern residence, with many improvements, including furnace, elec¬ tric lights, hot and cold water and baths. He also erected a good barn and other buildings. Although retired from the more strenuous duties of farm life he still does considerable gardening, and occupies his time in many useful ways. Mr. Zimmermann was married Dec. 1, 1886, to Mary Wolf, who was born, in what was then the Empire of Austria-Hungary, Feb. 6, 1866. This union has been blessed with nine children: Esther is now wife of Olaf Brain, of Chester, Mont. Robert married Alice Boyum, of Minneapolis, and resides at Rhinelander, Wis. Richard is a motorman in Minneapolis. Edith is the wife of George Searl, of this county. Clara is the wife of Henry Miller of Choteau, Mont. Karl lives at home. Amanda is in Montana with her sister, Clara. Bernard also resides in Montana with his sister, Clara. Mar¬ garet is attending the graded schools. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church, and Mrs. Zimmermann is an active member of the Ladies' Aid Society of that body.

Andrew Gulickson, Cameron, public official, state lawmaker, successful agriculturist and man-of-affairs, was born in Telemarken, Norway, Dec. 18, 1856, son of Gulick and Gunhild (Moen) Olson, who brought him and the other children to this country in 1868, and from Waupaca County, this state, to Stanley Township, this county, in 1873. He remained at home and attended school winters for a while, and then started working out for Knapp, Stout & Co. at Rice Lake, giving most of his wages to his parents to help them to get their home established. In 1880 he purchased 80 acres in section 24, all wild land. He cleared part of the land and erected a frame building into which, two years later, he and his bride moved. For some years thereafter he spent his winters in the woods to earn money with which to develop the farm. As the years passed his efforts resulted in success, and his farm was improved until it was one of the best in the township. In the fall of 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Gulickson moved to the village of Cameron, and the oldest son, Thomas A., now operates the home place. After living on his farm for some years, Mr. Gulick¬ son was elected a member of the town board and a member of the school board. For eighteen years he did most efficient service as town chairman, and as such was a valued member of the county board. His work as a public official attracted attention, and in 1903 he was elected county clerk, a posi¬ tion he occupied with dignity and ability for six years. In 1910 the people called him to a still wider field of usefulness and elected him to the assembly, in which he served with distinction in the sessions of 1911 and 1913. Among other legislation which he either fathered or supported may be mentioned a

County Option Bill, which, though the discussion it aroused had a good influ¬ ence throughout the state, was defeated. Since retiring from the legislature, he has once more taken a seat on the county board, this time as a representative from Cameron village. In 1891 he helped to organize the Oak Grove Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. He was a member of the first board of directors, and a few years later he was made secretary. He resigned to take offlce as county clerk, and in 1919 again took up the duties of the office, now giving the work of the company most of his attention. He has been vice-president of the Bank of Cameron since its reorganization in 1919. He and his family are affiliated with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Gulickson was married Jan. 26, 1882, to Thea Peterson, who was born in Norway April 15, 1864, and came to America with her sister, Eliza, at the age of ten. She lived in Waupaca County, this state, for a while, and then came to Barron County, making the trip in a wagon, and meeting with many interesting experiences on the way. In latter life her mother came to Barron County also. Mr. and Mrs. Gulickson have five children, Thomas A., Amanda, Oliver G., Gertrude and Gladys. Thomas A. is operating the home farm. Amanda, formerly a teacher, is the wife of Owen Williams, of Beach, N. D. Oliver G. is a business man of Barron. Gertrude is the wife of Ernest Salting, of Jamestown, N. D. Gladys is now Mrs. J. R. Rowe, of Chicago.

Magnus J. Tysdal, carpenter at Rice Lake, was born in Norway Dec. 30, 1869, son of Johannes Nelson and Maren (Arneson) Tysdal. He attended school in his native land, farmed for a while, and learned the carpenter's trade. He came to the United States in June, 1891, and located in Dunn County, this state. For a year he farmed in the rural districts. Then he went to Chippewa Falls and took up his trade. He came to Rice Lake in 1893 and here he has since lived. In 1916 he built himself a very pleasant residence where he and his family now live. He is now working for the First National Bank as janitor. Mr. Tysdal was married Oct. 12, 1895, at Rice Lake, to Amelia Olson, and they have four children: Arnold M., born June 7, 1896; Jule Mentor, born June 5, 1898; Magna Borgheld, born Dec. 10, 1900, and Conrad Orval, born May 9, 1903.

John P. Webster, now deceased, was for some years connected with the canning industry in Barron County, and at the time of his death factory manager for the Inderrieden Canning Co., was a man of unusual popularity, and his death left a decided vacancy in the life of the community. Of a genial nature, courteous and pleasant with all, he won his way in the affections of his friends, and was liked by those for whom he worked and those who worked for him, as well as by the farmers with whom he had dealings. He was born in Dallas Township, this county, March 16, 1881, and was reared there and at Barron, passing through the district and graded schools and taking a threeyear high school course. For some time he spent his winters working in the north woods as a teamster. In 1901 he started work for the Waukesha Canning Co. at Barron, and for some time was farm foreman. In 1908 he moved to Rice Lake, and helped to build the factory here, becoming farm superintendent. Ten years later he was made manager for both the Barron and Rice Lake fac¬ tories, and continued in that position until the time of his death Aug. 29, 1920. Fraternally, Mr. Webster was associated with the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Webster was married Sept. 9, 1902, in Barron City, this county, to Hattie Meyers, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Dimmitt) Meyers, natives of Indiana, who farmed in Dunn County, Wis., for many years, then went to Montana, and finally located in Barron, Wis., where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. Webster had two children: Marvel I., born April 5, 1904, now attending high school in Rice Lake, and Cloyd O., born July 21, 1908, who is doing well at his studies in the public schools. The family resides in a beautiful home at 51 West Knapp street, which Mr. Webster erected in 1913. They attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Albert W. Webster, farm manager for the Inderrieden Canning Co., with headquarters at Rice Lake, was born in Monroe County, this state, Feb. 11, 1877, son of Samuel J. and Anna M. (Ketchum) Webster, who brought him to this county as a child. After completing his schooling, he became clerk in a general store for several years. He was also in the lumber woods for two years assisting his father in conducting lumber camps. His first connection with the canning business was in 1904, when he entered the employ of the Waukesha Canning Co. at Barron. In 1908 he was transferred to Rice Lake as warehouse foreman. When the company was sold to the Inderrieden Can¬ ning Co., he remained in the same capacity with the new concern. In 1917 he was made farm superintendent. Mr. Webster is thoroughly familiar with all the details of producing and storing food products, he has a thorough knowledge of conditions throughout the county, his personality makes him a friend of all with whom he deals, and his honesty is above reproach. His fraternal connections are with the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Webster was married Sept. 7, 1898, to Anna Beisswangar, and they have three children: Lyle, born June 26, 1899, is manager and advance agent for the Hoppe Concert Entertainers; Fern was born June 19, 1906; and Bernice was born July 13, 1908. Aside from his business, his family and his fraterni¬ ties, Mr. Webster finds his greatest pleasure in outdoor life, and is especially fond of hunting and fishing.

Nels Egstad, shoemaker, who now lives retired at Cameron, this county, was born in Norway, was there reared and there learned his trade. He came to America in 1880 and located in Vernon County, this state, followed in 1881 by his wife, ^ngeborg, and their family. From there in 1892 they came to Barron County and located in Stanley Township, where the wife died two years later. In the family there were seven children, of whom there are now living five: John, Peter, Mathias, Ingval and Nanie. Mathias, Peter and Ingval live in Barron County; John lives in Westby, Vernon County, and Nanie is the wife of Peter Steltzner of Rice Lake, Barron County.

Ingval Egstad, efficient cashier of the Bank of Cameron, was born in Christiania, Norway, Dec. 24, 1873, son of Nels and Ingeborg Egstad. He was brought to the United States in 1881 by his mother, joining his father, who the previous year had located in Vernon County, this state. He attended the rural schools and graduated from the Westby (Wis.) High School. This he supplemented by taking several correspondence courses. In the meantime he had worked to a considerable extent at farm labor. He came to Cameron in 1898 and for ten years was employed in a clerical capacity in local stores. In 1908 he was made assistant cashier of the Bank of Cameron, and in April, 1910, assumed the duties of his present position. He is a good banker, he knows local conditions, he is conservative as all good financiers should be, yet he is likewise progressive in his relations to the public life of the village and county. His personality is a dominating factor in the success of the bank, the people like to deal with him, and he has their confidence and respect. He is a stockholder in the institution in which he works. Mr. Egstad was married in 1896 at Cameron to Pauline Simonson, daughter of Simon and Margaret Simonson, early settlers of Eau Claire, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Egstad have one daughter, Myrtle Irene, who was born July 27, 1897, and is now a student at the Stout Institute, at Menomonie, this state. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

E. Wallace, president of the Wallace Land Co., with headquarters at 126 North Main Street, Rice Lake, and branch offices at Cumberland and Sarona, is one of the active aggressive men of the county, and his work is doing much toward the development of this part of Wisconsin. He is advertising the advantages of northern Wisconsin far and wide, many of the best of the newer settlers were brought here through his efforts, and his faith in his own work is shown by the heavy investments he has made in this region. He and the other members of his company own extensive acreage and handle options and commissions on improved and partly improved farms, timber lands, unimproved lands, lake shore tracts, ranch properties, large and small, and city property, located in Barron, Polk, Washburn, Sawyer, Rush and Chippewa Counties. Personally, Mr. Wallace also owns considerable property in Canton, S. D. The stranger in Barron County finds in Mr. Wallace a most valuable guide. He knows the possibilities of land as few men know them, he is familiar with almost every acre in this region, he is quick to seize upon the exact needs of the newcomer, and he is known far and wide for his honorable methods and fair dealings, believing as he does that it is more important to give permanent satisfaction than it is merely to dispose of a particular piece of land or carry through a particular deal. E. Wallace was born in Shellsburg, Wis., May 30, 1879, son of Henry and Jane (Watson) Wallace, natives of England, the former of whom died July 6, 1913, and the latter of whom still lives in Long Beach, Calif. He was educated in the graded and high schools of Canton, S. D., and supplemented this with courses in the Canton Business College. Then he took up civil engineering, and the knowledge thus obtained has stood him in great stead in all the dealings since then. Subsequently for a time he familiarized himself with farm conditions as farmer and rancher in South Dakota. In 1908 he took up the real estate business. From South Dakota he branched into his native state of Wisconsin. In 1917 he came to Cumberland and established the Wallace Land Co. In 1920 he moved his headquarters to Rice Lake. He is active in the Commercial Club and in other local organizations. Fraternally, he is a member of the Masonic order and of the Odd Fellows. He is a lover of the out of doors, combines business with pleasure in motoring, and finds much of his recreation in hunting and fishing.

John Whitney, now deceased, a Wisconsin pioneer, and for some ten years a resident of Rice Lake, was born in Maine and came west to this state as a young man. He farmed for many years in Jackson County, and while there married Celia Bequette, a native of Iowa. In 1895 he sold the farm and removed his family to Ashland, Wis., where he engaged in the painting busi¬ ness. In 1908 he retired and moved to Rice Lake, where he lived until his death, Nov. 19, 1918, his wife having passed away April 19 of the same year. In the family there were ten children: Ethel, Lena, Inez, Harry M., Belle, George, Hazel, Floyd, Howard and one who died in infancy.

Harry M. Whitney, Rice Lake merchant, now conducting a first class clothing and haberdashery store at 234 North Main Street, and until recently junior member of the Barron County Land and Loan Co., was born in Jackson County, this state, Oct. 12, 1883, the son of John and Celia (Bequette) Whit¬ ney. He received his early education in his native country and at Ashland, Wis., to which town he was taken by his parents when he was twelve years of age. As a youth he learned the painting trade and followed it at Ashland for a while. In 1902 he came to Rice Lake, and after following a similar occupation for three years, learned the barber trade. After a few years of this, he formed a partnership with M. D. Manson. in the year 1912, under the firm name of Manson & Whitney, and opened a clothing store, which became the largest in the county at that time, and carried a full line of clothing, haberdashery, trunks and bags. Feb. 1, 1920, Mr. Whitney purchased a half interest in the Barron County Land & Loan Co., and he and T. C. Surdson became the sole owners. On Jan. 20, 1921, Mr. Whitney sold out his interests in the company, but is still in partnership with Mr. Surdson in the ownership of a number of farms in the county, some of which are rented outright and some on shares. The two gentlemen personally look after a fine sheep ranch of 172 acres in Rice Lake Township, all fenced with woven wire, and stocked with pure blooded registered Blackface Shropshire sheep. Mr. Whitney is well known throughout the county, and is an integral part of the business life of the city. In the course of his real estate transactions he purchased a building on North Main Street, which he remodeled and put in shape for business where he is now located, opening on March 19, 1921. He has had previous experience in the same lines, he knows this region, its people and its needs, and a flourishing business is being built up. Mr. Whitney belongs to the Commercial Club and is active in its doings. He is fond of outdoor sports, especially motoring, hunting and Ashing, and is a sincere lover of nature. He votes the Republican ticket, but has not cared to seek office, though deeply interested in public affairs. Mr. Whitney was married Jan. 24, 1913, to Minnie Wilz, and they have two children: Cecelia Joyce, born March 24, 1917, and Harriett Anna, born Sept. 16, 1920. The family home is at 611 North Main Street.

Christopher Stackman, father of Prof. Julius Stackman, was born in Germany in 1827 and there married Caroline Zilke in 1856. He brought his family to America in 1864 and settled in Westchester County, N. Y., dividing his time between farming in the country and working at his trade as a tailor in New York City. In 1868 he came west and settled in Ableman, Sauk County, Wis., where he worked in flour mills and sawmills and followed his trade. Later he acquired a farm of 80 acres, six miles from Baraboo. In 1890 he sold the farm and moved to Tennessee, where he died in 1898. By his first wife he had five children: Mary F., of Baraboo; Paul D., a farmer of Sauk County; Theodorq, of Oregon; Edward, postmaster at Ontario, Wis., and Julius, of Cameron.