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

Lucas Lexa, an energetic farmer of Section 29, Oak Grove Township, was born in Bohemia, Oct. 16, 1881, the son of Frank and Anna (Svoboda) Lexa, who spent the span of their years in that country. He was reared and educated in his native land and there remained until 1895. In that year he came to the United States, and for a while was employed on farms in Iowa. He first came to Barron County in 1897, and worked on farms and on the railroad. Then he went to Chicago, and worked in a sash and door factory for a while. In 1906 he once more came to Barron County and bought 60 acres in Section 28, Oak Grove Township. Here he put up a good set of buildings, cleared twenty acres and stumped forty, and there carried on farming and dairying for many years. He bought his present farm of 80 acres in 1919. He is working hard and is build¬ ing up a good place. As the father of children, he is interested in education and is doing good work on the school board. He is a stockholder in the Consumers' Store at Rice Lake. Fraternally, he is associated with the Bohemian Workmen. Mr. Lexa was married Nov. 19, 1904, to Mary Tinka, who was born in Chicago, Aug. 17, 1884, the daughter of James and Mary (Kaska) Tinka, who were born in Bohemia, came to America and located in Chicago, where the father worked in a sash and door factory in Chicago, until his death, Aug. 28, 1901, since which time, the mother has lived with her daughter. There was one other child in the family, William, who died Oct. 16, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Lexa have five bright children : Alois, born Sept. 12, 1905 ; Mary, who was born March 17, 1907, and died Sept. 24, 1909; Agnes, who was born Aug. 24, 1908; Mary, who was born Feb. 22, 1910; James, who was born Jan. 22, 1913; and Anna, who waa. born .Nov. 26, 1915. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Joseph Havel, now deceased, one of the first settlers near Tuscobia, Oak Grove Township, was born in Bohemia, and was there educated and grew to manhood. He married Amelia Zbolsky, the daughter of a neighbor. In 1890, they came to America, and settled in Omaha, Nebraska, where he followed his trade as a carpenter. In 1896 they came to Barron County, and purchased 60 acres in Sections 28 and 29, Oak Grove Township. They cleared up a part of the land, erected a set of buildings, and developed a farm. Mr. Havel was a man greatly respected, he was a good family man, a good farmer and a good citizen. He was killed by lightning on May 12, 1906. His widow has since continued to operate the place with the assistance of her sons. In the family

Frank Mazel, a careful and prudent citizen, who owned and operated three different farm in Oak Grove Township, was born in Bohemia and was there reared and educated. He married Ann Hubacek. They came to America in the early seventies, and located in Nebraska, where they farmed for many years. In 1900 they came to Barron County and located on a farm in Oak Grove Town¬ ship. Successively they owned two other farms. They retired in 1910, and took up their home with their daughter, Mrs. Ludvik B. Stodola. Mrs. Mazel died Jan. 18, 1904, and Mr. Mazel now lives in Nebraska. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom there are now living five: Frank, Mary, John P., Louis and Anna.

John P. Mazel, a well-known farmer and carpenter of Section 29, Oak Grove Township, was born in Nebraska, Nov. 30, 1885, the son of Frank and Anna (Hubacek) Mazel, natives of Bohemia. He received his early education in his native state, and was brought to this county in 1900 as a youth of four¬ teen years. He remained farming with his father until 1905, when he learned the carpenter trade. This occupation he has since followed. He is a skilled workman, and has assisted in constructing many of the best farm buildings in the township. In 1919 he bought a farm of 60 acres in Section 29, Oak Grove Township, which he has improved in various ways, and where he carries on gen¬ eral farming, still, however, following his trade. Mr. Mazel was married June 29, 1915, to Mary Havel, born in this township, Jan. 1, 1895, the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Zbolsky) Havel. This union has been blessed with two children: Amelia H., born April 12, 1918; and Edward J., born March 4, 1920.

Rev. Edmund E. Savageau, pastor of the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes at Dobie, rector of the church of that name, and preceptor of the parochial school, is one of the vital personal influences in the life of the northeastern part of Barron County. As a pastor of the parish he has fulfilled the best traditions and ideals of his calling, he is revered by his own flock and respected by those not of his faith, and his sermons and administrations, through God, are a source of inspiration to higher living. His scholarship is of a high order and shows not only in his sermons but in the success which he has had as an in¬ structor in his school. Much as he is cherished by the older people and loved by the boys and girls, his greatest work has probably been among the young men, who, in addition to their esteem for him as a pastor and teacher, honor him for the part he played as a man and chaplain during the World War, and find in him one who understands all a young man's problems. He is thoroughly modern in methods, is an enthusiastic community worker, makes of his church a real community center, is gradually working toward full recreational and social equipment, and to this end has organized a large band and glee club, his previous musical experience standing him in especial stead in this particular line of work. He was born in West Depere, Brown County, this state, Dec. 21, 1891, son of Severe and Delia (Duaine) Savageau, then well known resi¬ dents of that place. He attended the public and parochial schools of his na¬ tive place, and with this preparation entered St. Norbert's College at West Depere, from which he was graduated with the degree of B. A. in 1907. He made a splendid record and was at once engaged as an instructor, in the same institution, covering mathematics, gymnastics, etc. He was also placed in charge of the college band in which he had been greatly interested through all his college days. In 1913 his eyes began to fail and he rested for a while. He then entered the St. Francis Seminary at Milwaukee and there finished his courses in theology and other subjects. He was ordained at Superior, April 12, 1914, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Koudelka. He then became assistant to the scholarly Rev. S. A. Leinfelder, D. D., Ph. D., rector of St. Mary's parish at Rheinlander, Wis. That pastor died Nov. 14, and the assistant took charge of the parish for two months. On Jan. 8, 1915, he was appointed pastor of the church at Lake Nabagaman, Wis., where in addition to pastoral duties at the church he conducted mission services at Blueberry, Winneboujou, South Range, etc., and at the county workhouse and insane asylum. In 1915 he was appointed pastor of the church of St. Joseph at Amery, Wis., with two missions, one at Georgetown and one at Clear Lake. In July, 1917, he became pastor of St. Louis' Church at Superior, Wis., under the learned Bishop Koudelka. From there he offered his services to the United States government as a chaplain in the navy. He was assigned to his present parish March 15, 1920. Upon enter¬ ing the naval service he took preliminary training at Boston. He received an order to join the U. S. S. Pueblo, then at Rio Janiero, South America. This order was revoked in favor of the battleship Vermont. He traveled the high seas during the war period and after the Armistice made an extended cruise of the West Coast with the Pacific Fleet. From Mare Island Navy Yard, Cali¬ fornia, he came to his home, arriving there Feb. 16, 1920, and then received his commission as Lieutenant (J. G.), C. H. C., U. S. N. R. F. Father Savageau comes of a good family of substantial people. The father, Severe Savageau, was born in Canada of French descent, and came to the United States in 1860, settling near Green Bay, in Brown County, Wisconsin. There he farmed and worked in the logging woods for many years. His good wife was a native of Wisconsin. They came to Dobie in March, 1920, to be near their son. They were the parents of a large family, the members of which have done well in life. Emanuel, Laura, Clara and Edmund (first) are dead. David, Odele, Mary, Olive, Severe, Rev. Vincent, Charles and Edmund E. are living.

Charles B. Strandberg, a prosperous farmer of Section 18, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Sweden, Aug. 14, 1866, the son of Bandt and Johannah Strandberg, who spent the span of their years as Swedish farmers. The sub¬ ject of this sketch was reared in his native land and attended school there for a while. As a young man he came to America, landing in New York, May 7, 1886. From there he traveled to Chicago, and thence to Menomonie, in this state, arriving in Prairie Farm before the end of the month. For several years thereafter he worked on farms in the summer and fall, in the woods winters and on the lumber drives in the spring. In all, he spent no less than fifteen win¬ ters in lumber camps. In 1901 he settled on his present farm of 40 acres in Section 18. A set of log buildings stood on the place, and part of the land had been cleared. Moving his family into the cabin, Mr. Strandberg set to work with a will to build up a farm. At first he had an ox team and a few cows. With this beginning he has developed a good farm. He has a pleasant home, a barn, 34 by 60 feet, and other good buildings. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and raises a good grade of stock. Mr. Strand¬ berg is an hard working man of solid worth, who believes in everything that is decent and good. He is active in the Norwegian Lutheran Church and has been a member of its board of trustees for some eleven years. Mr. Strandberg mar¬ ried Olena Arnston Kaetvig. She was born in Norway, Nov. 19, 1859, came to the United States in 1879 and married Olof Kastvig. He died in Barron County in 1888, at the age of thirty-one, leaving three children, Anton, Alma and Laura. Mr. and Mrs. Strandberg have one daughter, Amanda.

Otto Olson, a successful farmer owning a place of 120 acres in Section 9, east. Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway, April 3, 1876, son of Matt and Gunhild (Olson) Olson, natives of Norway, who spent the span of their days in that country. Otto was educated in Norway, and in 1892 set out for the New World. For some years he worked on farms and ranches in North Dakota. It was in 1898 that that he came to Barron County, and two years later he ac¬ quired his present place. He cleared and broke fifty acres, erected a complete set of buildings, built fences, and purchased equipment, and now carries on general farming. He has done good work on the school board of his district, has been clerk, and is now treasurer. Being of a fraternal nature, he has allied himself with the Modern Woodmen. He and his family attend the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Olson is still making improvements, and re¬ cently installed the Delco lighting system in home and barns. He is gradually grading his Jerseys into an excellent herd. Mr. Olson was married Dec. 9, 1897, to Sophia Larson, daughter of Louis and Helena (Olson) Larson, natives of Norway, who came to America in the early sixties. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have four children: Glen, born March 2, 1901; Violet, born April 30, 1904; Clifford, born Aug. 6, 1906; and Clayton, born Nov. 4, 1916.

Gilbert O. Braaton, successful farmer, Section 35, west, Maple Grove Town¬ ship, was born in Norway, Jan. 12, 1860, and there received his education and learned the trade of shoemaking. In June, 1886, he came to America, and after landing in New York, found his way to Granite Falls, Minn., where he was a shoemaker for ten years. Then he opened a shop at Hanley Falls, Minn. Next he and his son, George, had a shoe store and repair shop at Wood Lake, Minn. From there he came to Barron County in 1911, and bought and sold three different places before acquiring the present farm. He now successfully car¬ ries on general farming and dairying. Mr. Braaton was married April 9, 1888, to Carrie J. Brakke, whose parents were Minnesota pioneers. She died at Wood Lake, Minn., March 14, 1900, after bearing her husband two children: George, who was born Dec. 10, 1888, and Julius, who was born Dec. 5, 1892, and died Nov. 17, 1903.

George Braaton, a prosperous young farmer of Section 35, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Granite Falls, Minn., Dec. 10, 1888, son of Gil¬ bert O. and Carrie J. (Braake) Braaton. He lived with his parents in Granite Falls, and Hanley Falls, Minn., and at Wood Lake, Minn., where he completed his schooling with a two-years' course in the high school. He then associated himself with his father and opened a shoe shop and repair shop in that place. He came to this county with his father in 1911 and has since been associated with him in his ventures with the exception of about two years when he clerked in various stores in North Dakota. He is now his father's partner in the farm, and is one of the well-known young men of the community.

Peter A. Johnson, Section 12, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Sweden, June 13, 1861, son of John and Anna (Johnson) Swenson. He was educated in Sweden, and did farm work there until coming to America. He reached the United States in 1883, worked for a year in a nursery in Connec¬ ticut, and- then found his way to Iowa, where he worked on a farm. In 1895 he came to Barron County, and bought a farm in Chetek Township, where he remained two years. He purchased his present farm of 80 acres in 1897. He has cleared 35 acres, fenced the entire farm, and erected suitable buildings. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, and is regarded as one of the useful citizens of the community. He and his family worship at the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Johnson was married Feb. 19, 1894, to Hanna Olson, a native of Norway. This union has been blessed with nine children: Bena was born Oct. 25, 1894, and is the wife of Christ Gilbertson. Oscar L. was born June 28, 1896. George H. was born Dec. 24, 1898. Amanda was born Oct. 25, 1900, and is housekeeper for Even Monson. Gladys was born Nov. 9, 1902, and died Nov. 30, of the same year. Hilda C. was born Nov. 14, 1903. Elmer L. was born Dec. 4, 1905. Alvira V. was born March 18, 1907. Martin A. was born May 1, 1911.

Albert M. Wilson, a prosperous farmer of Section 31, Sumner Township, was born in Brookfield, Waukesha County, this state, July 11, 1861, the son of Orrin M. and Ladoma (Grover) Wilson. Orrin Wilson was born in New York State, and came to Wisconsin as a young man. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in Co. A, 28th Wis. Vol. Inf., and served with valor, died in service, and is buried at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He married Ladorna Grover, who was born in Birdsell, Algoma County, New York, April 13, 1836, and died in Barron County, Wis., Dec. 24, 1920, the daughter of Morgan L. and Harriet (Barber) Grover. Morgan L. Grover was born Dec. 10, 1815, and was married in 1833, to Harriet Barber. He was the son of Solomon and Betsey (Stowe) Grover, the former of whom was born May 17, 1775, and the latter Dec. 22, 1777. Orrin Wilson and his wife had six children: Harriet, Morgan, Lamira,

Byron, Albert M. and Arthur 0. The subject of this sketch was reared In Sauk County, this state. At the age of sixteen he struck out for himself, and worked on farms and in the lumber woods. ' As a young man he homesteaded 120 acres in what was then Bloomer Township, but which is now Strickland Town¬ ship, Rush County, this state, where he erected a log cabin, and started clear¬ ing the land. By hard work he developed a good farm and erected a suitable set of buildings. He attained prominence in his locality, and for three years was town treasurer. His first visit to Barron County was made in 1877, when he first started out for himself. In 1900, after selling his homestead, he bought an improved farm of 100 acres in Dallas Township. A year later he sold out. At that time he bought two tracts of land in Chetek Township, 160 acres two miles west of the village, and 80 acres two miles east of it. In 1902, he bought his present place in Section 31, Sumner Township. To make the trip with his goods from Sumner Village to his homestead, cutting the trail through the woods as he went, he took nine and a half days. The land upon which he set¬ tled was entirely wild, a dismal tract covered with stumps and brush. But he was accustomed to pioneering, he knew the ppssibilities of the fertile soil, and he set to work with a will to develop a farm. He now has a good place, with good buildings, and is one of the substantial and successful men of the commu¬ nity. He carries on general farming, and makes a specialty of a special strain of full-blooded, registered Holstein cattle. Mr. Wilson is a supporter of every¬ thing that is for the betterment and progress of the community, was one of the prime movers in putting the rural telephone line in his neighborhood, and holds stock in the telephone company, the creamery and the store. As the father of children, he is a thorough believer in education, and has done good service on the school board. Mr. Wilson was married at Chetek, on Aug. 12, 1894, to Philinea C. Howard, who was born May 28, 1872, oldest of the six children of Thomas J. and Ellen (Ward) Howard, natives respectively of Indiana and Maine, who came to Barron County in 1868, and located on a homestead of 160 acres in Dallas Tdwnship, where they spent the remainder of their lives, he dying at the age of eighty-one and she still living on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have five children: Madge Ladorna, a teacher; Myrtle Elenora and Iva Pauline, who are training as nurses at the Englewood Hospital, Chi¬ cago; Grace Alberta, who is a student at the Barron County Training School, Rice Lake; and Lillian Lucille, at home. The family faith is that of the Free Methodist Church.

John Ludvigson, guide and fisherman of Chetek Lake, was born in Nor¬ way, Sept. 15, 1846, son of Hans and Helen (Johnson) Ludvigson, who came to America in the early fifties, lived for about eight years in Fond du Lac County, Wis., and in 1861 located in Elk Mound, Dunn County. There the father and his brother-in-law, Mr. Johnson, bought 10 forty-acre tracts and started farm¬ ing on a large scale. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Johnson enlisted, and lost his life during that conflict. As a youth, John Ludvigson worked for about ten years for G. A. Buffington, being engaged at the sawmill in Eau Claire in the summer time and in the lumber woods in the winters. He had many interesting experiences in the woods, living in shanties built to accommodate 75 lumberjacks, eating the hearty fare of the woods, joining in the hilarious sports, and doing his share in leveling the great forests of this part of the state. With his earnings he took some land which his father had acquired in Dunn County, and on this he started farming. But after eight years of farm¬ ing, he found that he was $500 in debt. So he decided to go back to his former life as a woodsman. He then entered the employ of R. Le Seuer, of Rice Lake. For him he worked along the Moose Ear Creek in the northeastern part of the county, and in a sawmill four miles east of New Auburn. He also helped to develop for his employer a farm near Rice Lake, and broke for him some 200 acres. When Mr. Le Seuer sold out to C. Rickard, Mr. Ludvigson continued in his employ for a while. About this time he began taking fishing parties out on the lake, and is still engaged in this occupation. For many years, however, he still continued to work in sawmills in the winter time. For a time he con¬ ducted a boat livery at Chetek which is now owned by his nephew. He was also in the ice business for a while, cutting the pure ice from Lake Chetek, storing it, and marketing it in the city and to the hotels and cottages along the lake. This work was a bit too strenuous, however, and he abandoned it. In the winter of 1919-20, he spent a few months in fishing and other recreation at Corpus Christi, Cal. He is hale and hearty, he loves the outdoors, he is an expert in his line, and as a man and citizen he is highly regarded. He has a pleasant home in the city, the main part of which was moved in to the city from a mile south, where Mr. Ludvigson had erected it on a small tract presented to his wife by his parents. Mr. Ludvigson was married Sept. 1, 1867, at Elk Mound, Dunn County, this state, to Carrie Beagle, who was born in Vermont about 1849, came west shortly after the Civil War (in which her father served) with her par¬ ents, Daniel and Adelaine (Donaldson) Beagle, and settled with them in Chetek Township, near the county line, where both of them died. Mr. and Mrs. Lud¬ vigson were the parents of six children: One daughter died in infancy; Han¬ nah is the wife of Clayton Dodge, of Chetek; Ella is the wife of Cecil Hazeltine, and lives near Duluth, Minn. Lida is the wife of Edwin Williams, and also lives near Duluth. Edwin died at four years. A son died in infancy. John Ludvigson was the fifth of eight children. Johannah Johnson and Mary Strand live in Menomonie, Wis. Martha and William live in Elk Mound, Wis. Three are dead.

Martin T. Mogenson, potato buyer and shipper, of Chetek, is one of the rep¬ resentative and substantial business men of the place and has been successful in his operations. He was born in Denmark, Nov. 22, 1866, son of Carl and Anna Marie (Matson) Mogenson, who spent the span of their years in that country. He was reared in his native land, and there attended school for a brief period. He came to the United States in 1885, and located in Northwood, Iowa, where he worked on a farm two years. In 1892 he moved to Steele County, Minnesota, where he also farmed. He came to Barron County in 1896, and bought an improved farm of eighty acres in Barron Township. Three years later he took up business and moved to Chetek. He has since successfully con¬ tinued as a general dealer. He has a good potato warehouse near the Omaha tracks, and deals extensively in potatoes, machinery and implements. He also handles other lines as well, buying and selling farm produce as the market seems to warrant. The home in the city is a pleasant one, and a place of hospitality and good cheer for all the friends of the family. Mr. Mogenson was married in Iowa, in 1888, to Louise B. E. Johnson, who was born in Sweden. Her mother died in Sweden, and her father, Bertie Johnson, came to the United States in 1890 and died in Iowa four years later. Mr. and Mrs. Mogenson have had seven children, Louis, Alma Charlotte, Myrtle, Guy, Lloyd, Gladys and Leona. Louis was born in Iowa and died in Minnesota at the age of ten months. Alma Charlotte was born April 17, 1893, and married Arndt Olson, who farms south of Chetek. Myrtle was born Nov. 28, 1894, married Frank Newman, a farmer north of Chetek, and has one child, Phyllis. Guy was born July 12, 1896, and was killed by the falling of a barn, Aug. 14, 1911. Lloyd was born June 20, 1898, and married Olga Knappen. Gladys was born Oct. 8, 1900, and was married Dec. 6, 1919, to Arthur Nelson, a Chetek barber. Leona was born June 5, 1904.

Salem Hand, an early settler of Barron County, was born in Minnesota, and married Emma Moore, a native of England. They farmed for many years in Iowa, and then came to Barron County. In the Hand family there were eight children. Florence is the wife of Frank Cummings, of Chetek. Ida is the wife of Matthew Mair, of Chetek. Roy and Allie are in the state of Washington. Rollie is in Iowa. Winnie is the wife of Fred Holtz, of Barron. Clinton has been proprietor of the Barron Hotel, at Barron. Mabel is the wife of Ward Wells, of Barron.

Matthew Mair, business man of Chetek, was born Oct. 19, 1876, son of James and Margaret (Elgy) Mair. He was reared and educated in Chetek, and has had an active commercial career here. For some time he was a piano sales¬ man and for several years he conducted a restaurant. Later he erected a good three-story cement block building, 30 by 60 feet, and opened a general store therein., This business prospered, and in time he established a branch at New Auburn, on the south line of the county. In 1920 he sold the two stores, and took over the management of the Chetek Auto Co. in which he is a stockholder and director. He also has other extensive interests in and out of the county. His home is a pleasant apartment on the second floor of his brick block. Fra¬ ternally, Mr. Mair is a member of the Beavers, but he has been too busy with other things to mingle much in lodge life, although he is possessed of those qualities of friendliness and geniality which help to make a popular fraternity member. He is actively interested in public life and for a time did excellent service as a city alderman. He has also served on various committees and dele¬ gations. He is a solid, substantial citizen, and a man always to be depended on. Mr. Mair was married April 8, 1900, in Barron, this county, to Mrs. Ida Hand Andrus, daughter of Salem and Emma (Moore) Hand. By her first husband she has one son, Percy, a Chetek barber. Mr. and Mrs. Mair have one son, Volney, born Sept. 17, 1904.

Thomas E. Perry, a modern farmer of Section 27, east, Chetek Township, was born near Augusta, in Eau Claire County, Wis., Sept. 26, 1876, the son of William F. and Sarah (Helegar) Perry. These good people were natives re¬ spectively of Canada and of New York State. They came west as young peo¬ ple, were married in Augusta, and spent the remainder of their lives as Eau Claire County farmers. Thomas E. was the third of five children. He attended the district school at Otter Creek, in his native county, and grew up on the farm. At the age of twenty-one, he went to Eau Claire, and entered the em¬ ploy of a sawmill. A few years later he started work in a flour mill there. In 1909 he came to Barron County and for two years worked in the canning fac¬ tory at Chetek. He bought his present farm of 100 acres in 1911. It was then a well-improved place, and he has continued the developments, erecting two silos, and purchasing new equipment. Here he carries on general farming, making a specialty of Jersey cattle, Poland-China swine and good horses. Mr. Perry married Bertha Johnson, a native of Norway, and this union has been blessed with six children : Lawrence, Victor, Edgar, Leona, Ralph and Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Perry take their part in the social affairs of the community, they have a pleasant home in which their friends and their childrens' friends are always made welcome, and they are well liked by all who know them.

Lynn Weatherbee Prideaux, proprietor of the Oak Grove Farm, Section 7, Chetek Township, is one of the progressive young men of the community, and is taking an active part in the affairs of the neighborhood in which he lives. He believes in modern methods and in doing everything possible to make farm life attractive, and is an enthusiastic exponent of community effort along both social and business lines. He was born in Murray County, Minn., Dec. 17, 1890, the son of H. L. and Ida (Weatherbee) Prideaux. He attended district school and as a young man took a Farmer's Short Course, which has proved valuable to him throughout his career, as he has since continued to read widely along the same lines. For a while, in addition to farming, he was substitute carrier on a route out of Adrian, Minn. In 1919 he came to Barron County, and bought his present farm of eighty acres. He has made a number of improvements, in¬ cluding the erection of a barn, 34 by 40 feet, with a silo. On this place he con¬ ducts general farming operations, and makes a specialty of Holstein cattle, big type Poland-China swine, and Belgian horses. His holdings include stock in the Co-operative Store Co., and in the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery, both at Chetek. Fraternally, he is a member of Adrian Lodge, No. 199, I. O. O. F., at Adrian, Minn. He and his wife are both active in the Community Club of Sum¬ ner Township, and he is now serving efficiently at its president. Mr. Prideaux

Gustave H. Dahl, an enterprising farmer of Chetek Township, was born near Christiania Norway, Oct. 20, 1866, and was there reared and educated. In 1888 he came to the United States, and upon reaching Wisconsin, was em¬ ployed for a time on farms. For nine years he was in business in Menomonie, in Dunn County. In 1913 he came to Barron County, and located in Dovre Township. In 1920 he sold that place and bought his present place. He is a good farmer, carries on his operations in a business-like way, and being a genial, kindly man, is well liked by all. He is a popular member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Dahl was married at Menomonie, Wis., May 5, 1893, to Emma F. Barden, born in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Feb. 7, 1878, daughter of A. H. and Mary (Blood) Barden. This union has been blessed with three children: Grant C., Clarence H. and Evelyn G. Evelyn G. is the wife of O. F. Kopp, of Chetek Township.

Grant C. Dahl, a prosperous farmer of Section 28, east, Chetek Township, was born in Menomonie, Dunn County, this state, Oct. 14, 1895, the son of Gus¬ tave H. and Emma F. (Barden) Dahl. He was reared in his native county, and as a youth, learned fanning. He came to this county with his parents, and for a time worked in the canning factory at Chetek. Then he began renting farms in this vicinity. He now operates a tract of 120 acres in Section 28, east. He is a hard working man and is well thought of by all who know him. Mr. Dahl married Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson. This union has been blessed with three children: June, Harry and William.

Amund Nelson, contracting well driller and thresher, with headquarters at Cameron, was born in Norway, Nov. 10, 1880, youngest of the three children of Nels Olson and Zena Peterson. He attended school for a while, and was but eleven years of age when he came to America with his brother, PeterJohnson, who brought him at once to Barron County. Here he spent his youth on a farm. When he became of a suitable age, he began spending his winters in the woods logging, and his springs on the rivers driving logs. For a short time he farmed as a renter. Some years ago he started digging open wells. Later he acquired a well-drilling outfit, and this he now operates throughout this part of the state. He is an expert in his line, he thoroughly understands underground wa¬ ter conditions in this region, and he is a good business man, known far and wide for integrity and far dealing. In the fall season he operates his fine threshing outfit. His life is a busy one, and he is regarded as one of the successful men of the village. Mr. Nelson married Ida Gilbertson, the daughter of Lars and Carrie Gilbertson, early settlers of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have three children: Lela, Clara and Marvin.

Henry S. Comstock, formerly county attorney, formerly county judge, and now a prominent attorney of Cumberland, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 15, 1858. He attended school until fifteen years of age, and then started teach¬ ing. Seven years later he began the study of law at Arcadia, Wis., in the office of E. C. Higbee, now circuit judge, residing at La Crosse. Subsequently, he took a course in law at the University of Wisconsin, and graduated in the class of 1883. On July 1, of that year, he formed a partnership with his preceptor, under the firm name of Higbee & Comstock. In December, 1884, he moved to Barron, this county, and the following May came to Cumberland, where he has since maintained his home with the exception of the years when he was at the county seat in county office. In the fall of 1886 he was elected district attor¬ ney, refusing a renomination at the end of his term. In the spring of 1889 he was elected county judge, in which position he served with much distinction. In local politics he has filled a number of offices, including that of city attorney and city clerk. He has also served as member and chairman of numerous com¬ mittees* and delegations of the Republican party, being especially active in Conventions before the Primary system was adopted. Judge Comstock was mar¬ ried Nov. 6, 1887, to Jennie Rathbone.

August C. Boltz, a respected and well thought of citizen of Section 12, Clin¬ ton Township, was born in Germany, Jan. 5, 1868, the son of John and Minnie Boltz. These good people were born in Germany, were reared, educated and married there, brought their family to the United States in 1870, and engaged in farming in Jefferson County, this state. There the father died May 11, 1914, at the age of seventy-six years. The mother, at the age of eighty-four years, is making her home with a daughter, Emma, at Johnson Creek, in Jefferson County, this state. In the family there were five children: Edith; Hattie, the wife of J. Jones, of Milwaukee, Wis.; Emma, the wife of Henry Stark, of John¬ son Creek, Wis.; and Mollie, who is dead. August C. attended school in Ger¬ many until 1870, when he was brought to Jefferson County, this state, where he continued his education. As a youth he worked out for a while, but most of his time was spent at home, helping to farm and clear up the land, and chop wood. In 1881 he came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 12, Clinton Township. He was not yet ready to settle down however, so he traveled through Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas, and finally learned the moulders' trade at Milwaukee, specializing in making car wheels. In this capacity he worked for several railroad companies, first in Milwaukee, then in Chicago, and then for six years in St. Paul, Minn. Later he came back to his farm, and started clearing up the land. At first he put up a three-room house. To this he has added until he now has a comfortable eight-room residence. His first barn was of logs. Now he has a frame structure, 34 by 66 feet, with full basement, ce¬ ment floor, and other conveniences. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of cattle, some full-bloods and some grades, with a full-blooded Holstein sire. Fraternally, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Boltz was married on July 2, 1895, to Emma Eilers, the daughter of William and Mary Eilers, natives of Germany, who came to the United States when young, and lived for many years in St. Paul, both being now dead. Mr. Eilers was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a cook throughout the entire conflict. In the Eilers family there are three children: Frank, of St. Paul; Selma, the wife of Charles Brums, of St. Paul; and Emma, Mrs. Boltz. Mr. and Mrs. Boltz have four children: Evelyn is a proficient teacher; Theodore helps on the home farm; Roy and Edith are doing well with their studies in the public schools. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church.

Ralph W. Gobs, blacksmith of Dallas, partner in the firm of Goss & Rudy, was born in Pepin County, Wis., Aug. 22, 1895, son of John S. and Ida G. (Drinkwine) Goss, natives of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, respectively. In the family there are nine children : Nora, John, Harry, Lloyd, Ralph, Guy, Ida, George, Frank (deceased). Ralph received his education in his native county and learned farming from his father. He was inducted into the United States service May 4, 1918, and was stationed at Camp Custer, Mich., with Co. L, 10th Infantry, 14th Division. He was discharged May 13, 1919. After farming for a while he came to Barron County and on Aug. 23, 1920, formed a partner¬ ship with Elmer P. Rudy in Dallas. The young men are doing good business and are well liked in the community. Mr. Goss was married Aug. 3, 1919, to Lillian Mawby, daughter of Charles and Mary (Rudy) Mawby, natives of Wis¬ consin. Her father died April 6, 1907, and her mother now makes her home with her. In the Mawby family there were four children: Alvina, Clarence, Lillian, and Charles.

Gilbert Wall, who is living in one of the two pleasant cottages which he owns on the banks of Lake Chetek, in Chetek Township, was born in Norway. His parents brought him to this country when he was nine years of age, and settled on a farm in Dane County, this state, coming to Barron County in the early seventies and settling in Dallas Township. Gilbert attended common school, and learned farming with his parents. In 1880 he bought 80 acres of wild land in Section 11. He erected a set of buildings, cleared about 60 acres, and successfully farmed there until 1906, when he rented the farm to his sons.

Ole G. and Henry, and bought some land on the banks of Potato Lake. Then he bought the two cottages on Lake Chetek which he now owns. His wife died in 1894. They were the parents of four children: Ole G.; Henry; Minnie, wife of Ed. Anderson; and Emma, wife of William Jellerma.

Ole G. Wall, a successful farmer and experienced potato buyer, living on Section 11, west, Dallas Township, was born on the farm where he still lives, March 30, 1888, the son of Gilbert and Olena (Hanson) Wall. He attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. In 1906 he and his brother, Henry, rented the home farm, and operated it together for eight years. In 1914 he bought the place. He has renovated and repaired the buildings, and has erected a machine shed, garage, silo, woodshed and other buildings. He has also improved the land, and has purchased new equipment. He carries on general farming and dairying along the latest improved lines, and has a good herd of Guernseys, headed by a full-blooded sire. In connection with his farm¬ ing he has been an extensive buyer of potatoes at Dallas since 1913. He has the confidence of the producers and the company for which he buys. The esteem in which his fairness and good judgment is held is shown by the fact that he was elected assessor for his town in 1917 and has since continued to serve. Mr. Wall was married Sept. 10, 1914, to Olive J. Jacobson, who was born Feb. 6, 1894, the daughter of Knute J. and Gurena (Birchland) Jacobson, natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Wall have three children. lone L. was born July 16, 1916. Lowell B. was born March 29, 1917. Erwin L. was born Oct. 2, 1919.

Knute J. Jacobson, a representative farmer of Section 23, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, and was brought to America in 1871 by his parents. In 1905 he came to Barron County and bought his present farm of 160 acres. There he has built up a good place. He successfully carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying, and has a good herd of Durham cattle, and a good drove of pure-blooded Duroc-Jersey swine. He is a solid, hard working man who taxes much pride in his home, his farm and his family. He married Gurena Birkland, who was also born in Norway, and was brought to America by her parents when young. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have had thirteen children: Josie, Homer B., Olive., Agnes, Carl, Milton (deceased), Kermet G., Everett T., Mabel B., Milton J., Obed C. (deceased), Milfred L and Ardis E.

John O. Wall, now deceased, for over a quarter of a century a prominent and popular farmer of Section 11, Dallas Township, whose untimely death took from the neighborhood one who was well liked and highly esteemed, was born in Norway, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Wall, who brought him to this country as a child, and located in Green County, this state, where they remained about two years and then came to Barron County. As a young man he bought 80 acres in Section 11, east, Dallas Township, to which he later added 30 acres more. He also acquired 40 acres in Section 12, making 160 in all. He erected a set of buildings and cleared about 110 acres of land. He was getting a good start in life, when he and his daughter, Selma, were killed by lightning, while in the barn, July 26, 1906. His good wife, Oleia Espeseth, still lives on the place. In the family there were eight children: Oscar, Olger, Gertrude, Selma, Tilda, Albert, Joseph and Benjamin.

Olger Wall, a prosperous farmer of Section 11, west, Dallas Township, was born on the place where he now lives, May 8, 1886, the son of John O. and Oleia (Espeseth) Wall. He was educated in the district school and learned farming at home. After his father's untimely death in 1906, he operated the farm for a while for his mother. In 1909 he bought 70 acres of the home place, and later added more, until he now has a good farm of 143 acres. He has continued the improvements started by his father, and has broken 20 more acres. In 1914 he erected a sightly eight-room house, and he has made repairs on the other buildings. Hiagood mother occupies the old home and has reserved five acres for lawn and gardens. Mr. Wall successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of Guernseys, headed by a full-blooded sire. He is doing well and has already got a good start in life. In looking after his own interests he is not neglecting the public welfare, and he is doing good work on the school board of his district. Mr. Wall was married at Dallas, June 26, 1913, to Alma Kringle, who was born at Dallas on Aug. 20, 1884, the daughter of Nel8 and Olia (Branden) Kringle. Mr. and Mrs. Wall have four children. Jonathan was born June 24, 1914. Irene N. was born June 26, 1916. Judith O. was born Aug. 4, 1919. Elmer Silvester was born Sept. 18, 1921. The family faith is that of the Free Church.

Norman Hansen, an industrious and successful farmer of Section 16, Dovre Township, was born at New Auburn, this state, Feb. 4, 1887, the son of E. P. and Ingred (Agen) Hanson, natives respectively of Denmark and Norway, who settled on a farm near New Auburn in the early days, and became prominent and substantial people. The subject of this sketch was reared on the home farm, attended school, and learned farming from his father. In 1917 he bought his present farm of 80 acres. He has made many improvements and now car¬ ries on general farming and dairying. His cattle are pure-blooded Jerseys, his sheep are pure-blooded Hampshires, and his horses are of good grade. He is in every way a good citizen, he understands farming thoroughly, and is regarded as one of the substantial men of the community. Mr. Hanson married Ida Carlson, who was born in Dovre Township, Aug. 4, 1888, the daughter of Mar¬ tin and Ingred (Stegne) Carlson. This union has been blessed with five chil¬ dren: Ingrid, Matilda, Arthur, Carl and Philip.

Louis Thompson, an early settler of Dovre Township, and widely known at one time as an expert sawyer, was born in Hallingdahl, Norway, in 1843, and was there educated and grew to young manhood. Upon coming to America, he located in Eau Claire, and there secured employment in the woods. In 1880, he took a homestead of 160 acres in Dovre Township. He started fanning with but little save his hands and a few small tools. The land was all wild, and he built his little cabin from timber cut on the place. Provisions had to be toted in on his back from Sand Creek in Dunn County. Before the farm could be made productive he continued to work during the winter seasons in the woods, and for many years he was head sawyer for Lars Torson. Gradually he im¬ proved his farm, and in time built up a good place. He took his share as a good citizen in the affairs of the community, and served for some time as a trustee of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He died May 18, 1898. He had been honored and respected, he had been a faithful husband, and a kind and considerate father, he stood high with all who knew him, and his loss was sincerely mourned. Mr. Thompson's first wife, Emma, came to this country with him and died in Eau Claire, leaving two sons, Anton, now of Superior, this state; and Theodore, now of Dallas Township, this county. His second wife was Olea Olson, who was also born in Norway. This union has been blessed with nine children: Emma, Thomas, Tena, Sewell, Oscar, Nels, Thora, and Odin and Olive (twins). Mrs. Thompson still lives on the home place. It is operated by the sons, Sewell and Oscar. They were born on the place, were educated in the neighboring schools, and learned farming from their father. They are well known and well liked throughout the community, and are good and useful citizens and hard working farmers.

Thomas Thompson, a representative farmer of Section 14, Dovre Township, was born on the home place on Sept. 5, 1882, the son of Louis and Olea (Olson) Thompson. He was reared on the home place, and attended the district school. As a young man he learned farming from his father, and after his father's death, assisted his mother with the farm work for several years. In 1916 he moved into his present tract of 80 acres. He has erected a sightly modern home, with a good barn and other buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming, and makes a specialty of Jersey cattle. His interests include stock in the Co-operative Mercantile Co. of Chetek, and in the Spring Hill Creamery. Mr. Thompson is a man of excellent judgment in all things, he keeps well abreast of his times in the latest developments in agriculture, and he believes in putting his best energies into everything that he attempts. He married Emma Pierson. This union has been blessed with four children : Alba, Esther, Violet and Louis Truman. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are active in the Young People's Society.

Martin A. Martinson, a modern, energetic farmer of Section 17, Dovre Township, was born on the old homestead in Section 20, June 10, 1890, the son of Ole Martinson. He was reared on the home place, learned farming from his father and older brothers, and attended the district school. In 1910 he started farming for himself on the farm homesteaded by his uncle, John Chris¬ tianson Johnson, and now owned by his brother, Sivel L. Later he purchased his present farm of 157 acres, originally the Andrew Wolf homestead. He has a good home and barn, and maintains a well-kept farm in every particular. He is a wide-awake young man, and has the best interests of the community con¬ stantly at heart. He is very popular with the young people and is active in the social affairs of the community. His sister, Cora, keeps house for him, and they both delight in extending hospitality to their friends.

Lew Thomas, proprietor of the Cumberland Hotel, Cumberland, is one of the popular men of the city, and in excellent standing both with his townspeo¬ ple and the traveling public. In public affairs he has served two years on the city council. He is a native of this state, born in Arena, Wis., July 16, 1873, son of William C. and Sarah (Hanop) Thomas. He was reared and educated in Dane County, and in 1880 came to Cumberland with his father, who here en¬ gaged in the dry goods business for several years. In 1895 the subject of this sketch entered into the hotel business with his mother, who for a time operated the Commercial Hotel at Cumberland. They bought the Shell Lake Hotel and operated it three years. They bought their present hotel in 1898, renovated it, and have since continued to operate it. Mr. Thomas is a member of Cumber¬ land Lodge, No. 223, A. F. and A. M. Mr. Thomas was married June 30, 1909, in Cumberland, to Mildred Lawson, who was born Nov. 9, 1885, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hutton) Lawson, natives of Wisconsin, and now residents of Cumberland, the former being a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have two children: George, born Dec. 10, 1911; and John L. born May 1, 1915.

John F. Fuller, for many years postmaster of Cumberland, and also mayor and alderman, was in his day one of the most prominent men in the eastern part of the county. His death, in 1915, removed a good and useful citizen, whose loss is still truly mourned. He was born in Maine, and was there reared. On both sides of his family, he was descended from long lines of New England ancestry, the founders having come to this country some two decades after the Mayflower landed. Members of the family fought, it is said, in the Colonial Wars, the compaigns against the marauding New England Indians, the Revo¬ lutionary War and the War of 1812. He married Lydia E. Michaelson, who was born in Providence, Rhode Island. They came to St. Croix County, this state, in 1866, and located at Star Prairie, where he worked at his trade as a carpenter and conducted a store. In 1882 he brought his family to Cumberland, and there conducted a store for many years. His wife outlived him five years and died in 1920. They had two children, William N. and Elmer, who now live in Polk County, this state.

William N. Fuller, practicing attorney of Cumberland, formerly third mu¬ nicipal judge of Barron County, formerly district attorney, was born in Star Prairie, St. Croix County, Wis., April 28, 1870, son of John F. and Lydia E. (Nicholson) Fuller. He attended the schools of his native town until twelve years of age and in 1882 was brought to Cumberland by his parents. Here he finished the graded studies, and in 1888 was graduated from the Cumber¬ land High School. He then entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin, from which he was graduated in law in 1890. In that year, although still under twenty-one, he opened an office in Cumberland, and has since con¬ tinued in active practice. Nov. 1, 1919, he entered into partnership with Frank

L. Louison, and the firm is now known as Fuller & Louison. Mr. Fuller, as county attorney, made a most excellent record. For several years he was municipal attorney of Cumberland. He was also judge of the Cumberland city court. For seven years he was a valued member of the school board. Judge Fuller was married in Leon, Monroe County, Wis., in 1892, to Grace Pinkerton, daughter of Adam and Nancy Pinkerton. Adam Pinkerton was a man of con¬ siderable distinction. During the Civil War he was major of the Seventy-sec¬ ond Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and followed the fortunes of that heroic regi¬ ment throughout the War, including the March to the Sea. He was for many years a clergyman of the Congregational faith. He and his wife are both dead. Judge and Mrs. Fuller have two children, Donald P. and Richard C. Donald P. is a private in the regular army. During the World War he was with the Headquarters Company, 121st Field Artillery, 32nd Division. He served in France eighteen months and was under fire at Chateau Thierry, Rougemont, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and in several other sectors. Richard C. is in the Navy, and is stationed at the Government Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Wash. He was in France with Battery B, Seventy-second Coast Artillery, and was sta¬ tioned at Nazairre, St. Leonard, Panilac and other places. Mrs. Fuller died April 20, 1920. She was a good wife and mother, a loyal friend, and a hospitable neighbor, and her death is sincerely mourned.

Ole J. Score, Section 2, Cumberland, one of the earliest settlers of Lake¬ land Township, and a man who has perhaps broken as much wild land as al¬ most any other man in the county, was born in Norway, and there grew to man¬ hood. He came to America in 1873, and with headquarters at Menomonie, Dunn County, this state, worked four years for Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1877 he took a homestead of 80 acres in Section 34, Lakeland Township. He put up a set of log buildings and cleared about 40 acres. For a while he had a hard time. There were almost no neighbors, the region in which he found himself was prac¬ tically a wilderness, there was little to do with. But he persevered, built up a nice place and carried on general farming. After seventeen years he sold out. Subsequently, he developed several other farms. He now owns 40 acres in Sec¬ tion 2, Cumberland Township. He has been active in the development of the township. He helped to build the first roads, he encouraged schools and churches, and he has been firm in his belief in the future of this region. For some thirty years he has done most excellent service as a town board mem¬ ber, both in Lakeland and Cumberland townships. Mr. Score was married Dec. 3, 1881, to Helena Severson, the daughter of Sever and Helena (Halverson) Berg. This union has been blessed with eight children: Enga B. (deceased), Julia, Sophia (Mrs. Charles Poulter), Inga, Leonard H., Helma (Mrs. Leonard Tyval), Anna and Oscar.

Leonard H. Score, an energetic farmer of Section 1, Cumberland Township, was born in Lakeland Township, Barron County, on May 25, 1892, the son of Ole J. and Helena (Severson) Score. He attended the district schools, learned farming from his father, and from earliest boyhood has experienced the break¬ ing, development and working of farm land. In 1917 he rented a farm, and that fall bought his present place of 80 acres. He has made general improve¬ ments to the buildings, and has continued the stumping and clearing. He suc¬ cessfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of Holsteins, headed by a full-blooded sire. He is one of the active and popular men of the community, and is doing his duty as a good citizen. He is at present a member of the school board. Mr. Score was married June 20, 1917, to Mary Steen, who was born Nov. 2, 1890, the daughter of John and Gunhild (Rogstad) Steen, who are farming in Stanfold Township. Mr. and Mrs. Score have one son, Lawrence M., born May 20, 1918. The family faith is that of the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church.

Albert Ekenstedt, a prosperous farmer of Cumberland Township, where he has made good progress on the road to affluence, belongs to the hardy Scan¬ dinavian race which has done so much to build up and develop the great North- west. He was born in Sweden, Jan. 5, 1869, son of Johannes L. and Caroline (Johnson) Ekenstedt, and was thirteen years old when he came to the United States. He had attended school to some extent in his native land and subse¬ quently learned farming from his father. To this occupation he has devoted much of his life. He spent several winters in the logging woods, and several springs on the river drives. For some fifteen seasons he and his brother, John, operated a threshing outfit. He began farming for himself on 120 acres in Section 4, Lakeland Township. Later he began operations on his present place in Section 8, Cumberland Township, the 80-acre tract being partially improved, though for the most part being covered with stumps, which he subsequently cleared off. He has also erected good buildings and is raising a good grade of stock. Through industry and perseverence, coupled with intelligent manage¬ ment, he has advanced in prosperity and now takes rank among the substantial citizens of his township. For a few years he served in the office of path mas¬ ter. Mr. Ekenstedt married Anna Sundquist, who was born in Sweden, April 8, 1869, daughter of Johannas and Eva (Pearson) Sundquist. She came alone to this country in 1888. She has proved a good helpmate to him and both are popular in social circles.

Henry J. Jacoby, Haugen, member of the firm of Jacoby & Schneider, hard¬ ware merchants, furniture dealers and funeral directors, was born in Jordan, Minn., June 25, 1875, son of Philip and Gertrude (Bruhl) Jacoby, and when he was a boy, took him to Itaska County, in the same state where he attended school. He remained home until 1900, when he first came to Barron and entered the employ of John P. Schneider, who owned a meat market at Rice Lake. In 1902 he went to Spooner, Wis., and worked in the employ of Schneider & Nelson. He went to Sanborn, Wis., in 1904 and was there engaged in the general mer¬ cantile business for nearly sixteen years. Then he came to Haugen and opened his present establishment. The store is an excellent one and equal to all the demands made upon it by the people of the village and surrounding country. Mr. Jacoby's long experience makes him a good business man, his temperament permeates the atmosphere of the establishment, and he holds the respect of all with whom he has ever had dealings, here and elsewhere. Haugen is a grow¬ ing village, Mr. Jacoby is already well established, he has a good location and a good territory, and his business will continue to grow as the village increases and the rural districts still further progress. He handles a good line of goods, and conducts an undertaking establishment in a sane and satisfactory manner. His partner is John P. Schneider, a brother-in-law, and an active business man of Rice Lake. While in Sanborn, Mr. Jacoby was town treasurer for ten years. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is active in the Haugen Commercial Club, which is fathering several ideas for the progress of the village. In addition to his holdings here he is the owner of 80 acres in Ashland County, Wis., which is increasing in value as that county becomes more thickly settled. Mr. Jacoby was married Nov. 22, 1905, to Minnie E. Buxter, who was born in Tipton, Iowa, in 1887. This union has resulted in four children: Steven, Leona, Harold and Eunice. Steven was born April 18, 1907. Leona was born March 16, 1909, and is dead. Harold was born Aug. 8, 1910. Eunice was born May 19, 1912. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Gilbert J. Qualley, manager of the Haugen department of the Consumers' Store, is a native of the rural districts of the Northwest, is thoroughly familiar with local conditions in this region, and is regarded as a most excellent man for his, position, having the confidence of the stockholders of his company, and the trust of the customers. The store building just completed is the largest in Haugen, and under Mr. Qualley's capable direction a good business is done in groceries, boots and shoes, hardware, farm implements and machinery, flour and feed, automobile supplies and the like. Mr. Qualley is a stockholder in the company he represents, and has cast his fortunes with its future destinies. He was born in Rice County, Minnesota, May 26, 1886, son of John and Julia Qual- ley, both now dead. He received his education in the public schools, fanned for a time, and then engaged in the automobile business in Faribault for live years. He came to Haugen in 1920. Mr. Qualley was married Sept. 25, 1906, to Clara B. Streeter, who died July 9, 1912.

David W. Lake, of the Badger Electrical Co., Barron, was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, March 23, 1891, son of William Z. and Emma I. (McDonald) Lake. He left home at the age of eighteen, and found his first employment in a paper mill at Ladysmith, Wis. From there he returned to Barron, in this county, and entered the factory of the Barron Co-operative Creamery Co. He first became interested in electrical work when he entered the employ of the Barron County Telephone Co. in charge of their line work as superintendent of construction and repairs. July 1, 1920, he went to Mil¬ waukee with the Simplex Electric Alarm Co., and on Oct. 1, 1920, returned and with William E. Hunt, bought the Badger Electrical Co. from F. H. Stebbins. The company does general electrical work, handles fixtures and supplies, and makes a specialty of the Delco light products for this territory, installing plants, wiring houses, soliciting business. The show rooms and home plant are on La Salle street, Barron. A popular man fraternally, Mr. Lake has been through the chairs of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, and he is also an active man in the local Beavers. He was married Oct. 20, 1909, to Grace I. McThurston, born in Barron, Oct. 10, 1890, daughter of James and Mamie McThurston, and this union has resulted in three children: Mamie I., born July 13, 1910; William J., born July 4, 1912; and Helen J., born Nov. 25, 1914. The family residence is a pleas¬ ant home on Division street. Mr. Lake and his family worship at the Metho¬ dist Episcopal Church.

William Z. Lake was born in Indiana, Sept. 12, 1859, and was there mar¬ ried to Emma I. McDonald, who was born in the same state, May 4, 1875. They came to Barron County in the fall of 1885, and purchased 80 acres of wild land in Maple Grove Township. This land they improved and developed, added 60 acres more, and erected good buildings. On this farm, Mr. and Mrs. Lake still live. They are liberal, hospitable people, and are well liked by all their neigh¬ bors. In the family there are eight children : Lawrence, a Maple Lake Town¬ ship farmer; Arvilla, wife of Alfred Cobb, a Maple Lake farmer; Jesse, a Maple Lake farmer; David W., a Barron business man; Anna, wife of C. W. Olson, of Barron City; Cora, wife of George Raven, of Barron City; Sherman, on the home farm in Maple Lake Township ; and Edith, who lives with her parents and brother.

Anton Balog, agriculturists, Section 22, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Hungary, Feb. 13, 1890, son of Anton and Margaret (Lambel) Balog, natives of Hungary, who came to America in 1905 and lived in Milwaukee un¬ til 1912, when they came to Barron County and bought 120 acres in Dallas Township, where they cleared some land, erected buildings and fences and still carry on mixed farming and dairying. In the family there were four children : Anton, Ika, Margaret and Charles. Anton received his education in Hungary and joined his parents in Milwaukee in 1907. He came to Barron County with his parents in 1912 and remained with them until 1919, when he purchased his present place of 160 acres, where he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, making a spcialty of Holstein cattle. He is well thought of and highly regarded. Mr. Balog was married Jan. 25, 1919, to Lillie Hoscheit, who lived in Dallas Township, where they settled in 1899. In the Hocheit family there are six children : Elma, Viola, Andrew, Elmer, Clarence, Lillie. Mr. and Mrs. Balog have two children. Gustav and Philys.

William Brownlee, a respected farmer owning 20 acres in Section 28, west. Maple Grove Township, was born in Scotland, Dec. 24, 1862, son of John and Margaret (Robinson) Brownlee, natives of that county, who came to America in 1870, and after stopping a while in Chicago, located on a farm in Trempealeau County, this state, where the father still resides, the mother having died in 1874. In the family there were two sons, William and James. James was edu- cated in the public schools of Chicago, Ill., and of Arcadia, Wis. As a young man he went to Buffalo County, Wis., and there farmed for many years. In 1900 he came to Barron County, and purchased 120 acres in Dallas. He reno¬ vated the house, built an addition to the barn, made general repairs, and farmed for three years. Then he went back to Buffalo County. In 1916 he again came to Barron County, and bought his present place. He repaired the house, built an addition, erected a barn and silo, and made other improvements. He now carries on truck farming and dairying. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias. As a public spirited citizen, he has done good service as a member of the school board of his district. Mr. Brownlee was married April 10, 1893, to Alice Trowbridge, daughter of Charles and Elmira (Ocain) Trow¬ bridge, natives of New York State, and pioneers of Wisconsin, having settled in Sheboygan County, Wis., in the fifties, and in Buffalo County, Wis., in 1863, spending there the remainder of their lives, the father dying in 1889 and the mother in 1906. In the family there were three children: Charles, Walter and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee are the parents of four children: Margaret was born Feb. 16, 1894, and died three days later. Harold L. was born May 19, 1895, and is at home. He was inducted into the United States service Sept. 18, 1917, was assigned to the 341st Infantry of the 86th Division, and was dis¬ charged Oct. 9, 1917. Dorothy A. was born April 6, 1897, and is now wife of Ronald Carlson. Amie O. was born Jan. 23, 1902, and is attending the State Normal School at Superior, Wis.

Oscar Edblod, a vigorous young farmer, who has a good place of 80 acres in Section 8, east, Maple Grove Township, is gradually developing as good a place as is to be found in the neighborhood. To the buildings on the place when he purchased it, he has added a silo, granary and garage, and has made other mod¬ ern improvements, for the betterment of his farming operations, and the com¬ fort of his family. He is carrying on general agricultural operations along modern lines, and is well on the road to success. Mr. Edblod was born in Swe¬ den, April 3, 1897, the son of Olaf and Sarah (Lundstrum) Edblod, natives of Sweden, who still reside in that country. He received his early education in his native land, and came to America in 1915 as a youth of eighteen. For a while he was located at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, where he was employed in ditching and till¬ ing farms. Then he came to Barron County, and did farm labor for a few months. In 1916 he bought a place of 80 acres in Rice Lake, where he built a house and did a little additional clearing. He bought his present place in 1919. Mr. Edblod was married April 21, 1917, to Elsie Headstrum, daughter of Axel and Anna Headstrum, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1895, and settled first in Chicago, later coming to Barron County, where they purchased land near Rice Lake, on which they still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Edblod have two children: Elroy H. was born June 30, 1918; and Malvin A., March 17, 1919.

Peter C. Anderson, cashier of the State Bank of Hillsdale, was born in Norway, July 13, 1889, son of A. P. and Hannah (Edison) Anderson, who, in 1893, brought him to Wisconsin, where he was reared in Dane and Dunn coun¬ ties. He received the ground work of his education in the district schools, and supplemented this with courses in the Eau Claire (Wis.) Business College, and the Wisconsin State Normal School, at River Falls, Wis. Determined to carve his way in the world by his own efforts, he went to Underwood, N. D., in 1907, and after a year on a farm, became accountant for a hardware store. In 1909 he took a claim at Grass Range, Mont., where he proved up on 160 acres in 1912. In the meantime he worked as salesman and accountant in a general store. From there he went to Minneapolis in 1912, as an employe of Wyman Partridge & Co., wholesale dry goods. It was in 1913 that he went to Colfax, where he had previously lived, and became cashier of the State Bank of Col¬ fax. Upon the organization of the State Bank of Hillsdale in 1915, he came here as assistant cashier, and on Jan. 1, 1917, was elected cashier to succeed E. G. Brown, resigned. After the United States entered the World War he was inducted into the service Sept. 18, 1917, trained with Co. F, 341st Infantry, 86th

Div., at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., arrived in France, Sept. 21, 1918, was trans¬ ferred to an officers' training school, and there remained until sent back to the United States. He was discharged at Camp Grant, June 13, 1919, and on July 1, 1919, resumed his duties at the bank. He is doing excellent work, and his personality is a factor in the success with which the institution is meeting. He has recently been honored with the position of treasurer of Maple Grove Township. His fraternal associations are with the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows. His religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Anderson was married Aug. 29, 1917, to Hazel Christman, daughter of Dr. E. S. and Maude (Conklin) Cristman, of Almena, Wis. This union has been blessed with one son, Truman E., born April 15, 1920. A. P. Anderson, father of Peter C. Anderson, came to this country in 1893, settled near Stoughton, where he worked at his trade as a carpenter and also did some farming. In time he bought 80 acres near Colfax, Dunn County. In 1915 he retired and moved to the village of Colfax, where he still lives. In the family there were six chil¬ dren: Inger; Andrew E., of Milwaukee; Olaf L., of Montana; Anna, of Col¬ fax; Dena, of California; and Peter C., of Hillsdale.

Bernert Larson, an experienced farmer, who lived in this county nearly forty years, has a good farm of 140 acres in Section 17, west, Maple Grove Township, and there carries on mixed farming and dairying, making a specialty of Guernsey cattle and Poland-China swine. He has been on the school board several years, is a believer in education, and has taken his share in the progress of the community. He was born in Norway, June 15, 1860, son of Lars and Bendikta Bernert, who spent all their days in that country. He attended school in Norway, learned the cabinet-making trade, and became a sailor. He came to America in 1881, and landed in Minneapolis, where he remained for a short time. Then he worked in Duluth as a railroad bridge carpenter. In 1882 he came to this county and bought 80 acres of his present farm, to which he later added 60 acres more. For some years he worked on his farm in the sum¬ mer season, and worked as a sailor on Lake Michigan in the winter seasons. He cleared 95 acres of his farm, erected a set of buildings himself, and has developed a sightly place. Mr. Larson was married Dec. 22, 1891, to Amanda Konrad, born in Norway, the daughter of Konrad and Ellen (Helgerson) Ingerson, who also spent the span of their years in that country. Mr. and Mrs. Lar¬ son are the parents of eleven children, all living. Laef was born March 12, 1894; Ada was born Sept. 27, 1896; Bjerne, July 17, 1897; Arthur, June 29, 1899; Clarence, April 27, 1901; Samuel, Feb. 15, 1908; Helma, March 17, 1905; Mamie, March 23, 1907; Agnes, March 20, 1909; Florence, July 17, 1911; and Emmett, June 3, 1913.

James Curtis, retired, still living on the old farm, eighty acres in Section 9, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Dane County, Wis., Nov. 16, 1863, son of Morgan and Julia (Wright) Curtis, natives respectively of Ireland and Pennsylvania. In 1867 he moved with his parents to Kansas, and was there seven years. Then they came back, and shortly afterward died. In 1876, at the tender age of twelve, James was adopted by J. T. Gourgas of Sauk County, this state, with whom he remained for several years. Then he went to North Da¬ kota, but after a year or so came back to Wisconsin and operated farms as a renter. In 1901 he came to Barron County and bought his present farm. He cleared 40 acres, erected buildings and eked out his income by strenuous work in the lumber woods in the winter season. After a busy life filled with hard work, he retired in 1920 and turned the farm over to his son-in-law, M. L. Schaffer, who rents the farm and makes a home for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Mr. Schaffer is a good farmer and is conducting the place along the same successful lines. Mr. Curtis has been a man of weight in the community and has been a member of the school board for several years. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Curtis was married Sept. 21, 1884, to Leona Odell, daughter of Jasper and Mary (Palmer) Odell, natives respectively of New York and Penn¬ sylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis have eleven children: Ralph J. was born Nov. 30,

1885; James R. was born Feb. 28, 1887, and lives in Kellogg, Idaho. Blanche M. was born June 2, 1889, and is the wife of Roy Stalker of Barron, this county. Roland R. was born Aug. 10, 1890, and now lives in Barron. Iva was born Sept. 10, 1891, and is now Mrs. Paul Holum of Prairie Farm Township, this county; Ruth L. was born Feb. 4, 1897, and is now Mrs. Carl Hover of Maple Grove Township; Alice E. was born Nov. 18, 1900, and is now the wife of M. L. Schaffer. Crystal L., born Dec. 24, 1903; Inez R., Dec. 28, 1906, and Anson C., Aug. 20, 1913, are all in school. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John A. Olson, Section 7, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Clinton Township, this county, June 29, 1890, son of John and Anna (Olson) Olson, natives of Norway, who came to America in the early eighties, located for two years in Tracy, Minn., where the father worked as a section hand for the Chi¬ cago & Northwestern Railway, and then came to Cumberland, this county, where the father was employed in the sawmill of the Sprague Lumber Co., later locating on a farm in Clinton Township, where they still reside. In the family there were eleven children: Engwart, Bessie. Annard, Mary, Tillie, Lizzie, Johannas (deceased), John, Ellen, Albert and Thomas (deceased). John A. Olson attended the district school and was reared to farm pursuits. As a young man he did farm work in North Dakota a year and a half and then went to Racine, in this state, where he worked in the machine shops another year and £ half. With this experience he returned home and worked with his father for a while. In 1916 he rented a farm in Arland Township. In 1917 he bought his present place of 60 acres. Buildings had been erected and the land partly cleared. Mr. Olson repaired the buildings, cleared more of the land and pur¬ chased new tools, equipment and machinery. He carries on general farming and dairying and makes a specialty of Holstein cattle and Chester White swine. He has served as clerk of his school district and is a stockholder in the Consum¬ ers' Store at Barron. In religious faith he is a Baptist. Mr. Olson was married in November, 1916, to Martha Stagstad, daughter of Jacob and Carrie (Broud) Stagstad, of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have two children: Lloyd J., born Feb. 9, 1918, and Bernadine, born Feb. 1, 1920.

Leroy S. Merritt, an early settler of Doyle Township, was born Oct. 25, 1849, and died in Rice Lake May 2, 1921. He was married at Bingham, Pa., to Clarissa A. Thompson, who died on the homestead in Doyle Township, March 31, 1908. They came to Doyle Township and settled on a farm where they developed a good place. Of them, it has been said: "Mr. and Mrs. Merritt were generous and kind neighbors, as attested by the early settlers in the wilds of an unbroken wilderness, where the hoot of the owl and the scream of the panther broke the stillness of the night. They were ever ready to help those around them, and to assist newcomers in every way possible." Of their seven children, three died in infancy. The others are: Elmer L. of Wellsville, N. Y.; Milton L. of Cambridge Springs, Pa.; Rose, wife of James B. Carter of Doyle Township; and Ruth C. There is an adopted daughter, Dorothy P.

James B. Carter, Ford car and tractor salesman and former warden for the State Conservation Commission, was born in Nebraska, the son of David and Ellen (Baxter) Carter. He was reared on a farm and received a good common school education. In 1902 he started work for the "Omaha" line as station operator. In 1905 he took over his father's farm, successfully operated it for some years and still continues to live there. In 1914 he was appointed a warden by the Conservation Commission and served until 1920. He is now selling Ford tractors and cars for the C. O. Ronning & Co. of Rice Lake. He is a good citizen and a good business man, he has the best interests of the community at heart and he has the esteem and confidence of all who know him. Mr. Carter was married at Rice Lake, this county, July 4, 1905, to Rose Merritt, who was born in Doyle Township, tlje daughter of Leroy S. and Clarissa A. (Thompson) Merritt, early settlers. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have five bright children: Victor L., Iris V., Lloyd J., Ethan A., and Cyrus D.

John Enders, business man and truck farmer of Mikana, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., June 2, 1850, son of John and Barbara (Meisner) Enders, both of whom are now dead. He was educated in his native city and at Hartford, Wis., and at the age of fourteen started to learn the shoemaker's trade. In 1886 he went to Manitowoc County and had charge of a shoe repair shop for a year. Then he was similarly employed at Racine, Wis., for a while. He settled in Pierce County in 1868 and worked on farms summers and in the woods winters. Four years later, in 1872, he went back to Racine and operated a shoe shop there for two years. From there, in 1874, he again came to Pierce County and opened a shop at Plumb City, which he operated for three years. He bought a farm in that county in 1877 and successfully operated it until 1895, nearly twenty years. In that year he came to Barron County and purchased 200 acres in Section 28, Cedar Lake Township, which he developed. He cleared in all fifty acres and with a part of the lumber thus obtained, erected a good set of buildings. Here he carried on general farming for a number of years. He was prominent in the community and served in such offices as assessor, pathmaster and member of the school board. While operating the farm he worked for several winters in the woods. In 1901 he sold the farm and erected a store building in Mikana, in which his son opened a hardware store. From 1906 to 1911 Mr. Enders was a wagon vender of proprietary articles. Since that time he has done truck farming on twenty acres within the village limits and also conducted a small shoe repair shop. Mr. Enders was married Oct. 1, 1873, to. Gertrude Trinborn, who died July 9, 1890. This union was blessed with seven children: Anna, Frank, Joseph, Kate, Elizabeth, John, Jr., and Eva. Anna was born July 24, 1875, and now lives in Fresno, Cal. Frank was born Feb. 13, 1877, and died Jan. 7, 1915. Joseph was born Dec. 8, 1879, and now lives in Fresno, Cal. Kate was born Feb. 10, 1881, and is the wife of Eugene McDonald of Ashland, Wis. Elizabeth was born Oct. 11, 1885, and is the wife of John Lee of North Dakota. John, Jr., was born Feb. 23, 1887, and is now at Mayville, Minn. Eva was born March 19, 1890, and is the wife of Joseph Wolf of Green¬ wood, Wis. Mr. Enders was married Feb. 9, 1892, to Catherine Smith, who was born in Ohio, Sept. 1, 1860, daughter of Peter and Catherine (Schiffhauer) Smith, both now. deceased. This union has been blessed with five children : Mary, Gertrude, Henrietta, Agnes and Leo. Mary was born Nov. 29, 1892, and is the wife of Bernard Kennedy of Doyle Township, this county. Gertrude was born Feb. 20, 1894, and is at home. Henrietta was born Dec. 4, 1896, and is the wife of Lester Cohn of Muskegon, Mich. Agnes was born Sept. 7, 1900, and is connected with the Rice Lake Hospital. Leo was born March 20, 1904, and is at home.

Peter F. Rogstad, who developed a good farm in Section 32, Rice Lake Township, was born and reared in Norway, there learned the stonemason trade and there married Mary H. Oiel. He brought the family to America in 1871 and located at Menomonie, Wis., where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1875 he came to Rice Lake in the same employ. Later he homesteaded 100 acres in Section 32, Rice Lake Township. This land was all wild timber. He built a log house, log barn and other buildings, cut off the timber, grubbed out the stumps and developed a farm. In the meantime he also worked at his trade as a mason. It is worthy of note that in 1889 he assisted in building the foundation for the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Rice Lake. He died in 1896, his wife having passed away the year previous. The family faith was that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Eing P. Rogstad, a well known farmer of Section 32, Rice Lake Township, was born in Norway, July 12, 1870, son of Peter E. and Mary H. (Oiel) Rog¬ stad, who brought him to Menomonie in this state in 1871 and to Rice Lake in 1875. He was reared on the home place and has always lived there, having purchased it after his parents' death. He is one of the hard-working men of the community and is well liked by all who know him. He is a good citizen and a good neighbor. He has reared a good family, all the members of which bear a most excellent reputation. Eing P. Rogstad was married at Rice Lake, Wis., to Carrie O. Skarrvold, daughter of Ole E. and Marit R. Skarrvold. This union has been blessed with eight children: Peter E., Ole E., Edward R., Mabel H., Marit C., Rendina E., Christina 0. and Ellen K. Peter E. was born April 15, 1893. During the World War he trained in Texas. Ole E. was born Feb. 16, 1896. He was inducted into the United States service July 5, 1918, and trained at Camp Hancock, Ga. The transport upon which he sailed for France was struck by a torpedo, killing six men and wounding twenty. In France he saw much active service. At one time while on a scouting party between the lines he was lost for four days and nights, during which time he was absolutely without food. Edward R. was born March 10, 1897, married Nora Wesper and has one son. Mabel H. was born Dec. 23, 1899. Marit C. was born April 11, 1901, and married Sigurd Lund. Rendina was born May 18, 1903. Christina was born Oct. 24, 1905. Ellen K. was born Dec. 26, 1907. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Normand M. Strand, a well-known and enterprising farmer of Section 17, Doyle Township, is a native of this township and son of Andrew C. and Belle (Oleson) Strand. He was reared in this township, and as a youth began work¬ ing on farms in the neighborhood. Like so many of the other young men of the neighborhood, he spent one winter in the lumber woods. In 1909 he rented a place in Doyle Township and started farming on his own responsibility. Two years later he purchased 80 acres in Section 17, Doyle Township, which was mostly wild, but some of which had been improved. There he made general improvements and farmed until 1919. Then he sold and bought 80 acres in Section 17. This place has good buildings and was well tilled. On this place, Mr. Strand carries on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of a good herd of cattle headed by a full flooded Holstein sire. As a native of the township, he is interested in everything that is for the best interests of the community and does his share as a good citizen in every public endeavor. He and his wife delight in keeping open house to their friends and their home is a place of joy and contentment, brightened by the presence of happy children. Mr. Strand was married at Rice Lake, May 2, 1912, to Olga Skar, the daughter of Christ and Sarah (Olson) Skar, natives of Norway. The children are: Morris A., born Aug. 31, 1913; Inez, born Oct. 1, 1914; Edna, born June 20, 1916; and Merene E., born Oct. 1, 1920. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.