Brown County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1913 (part 12 of 14)

Mr. Loftus married Miss May Finnerty and to their union were born three children : Edna, fourteen years old ; Dorothy, aged nine ; and Alice, aged four. Mr. Loftus is prominent in fraternal circles of Green Bay, holding membership in the Order of Elks, the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Arcanum. He is also identified with the Order of Moose and the Green Bay Benevolent Society, his genial and kindly characteristics gaining him popularity and many friends. He does not affiliate with any particular political party, voting according to personal convictions. He served as justice of the peace for six years and is a notary public. He is a devout believer in the Roman Catholic religion. His business capacity is evidenced by his efficient conduct of the affairs of the institution with which he is connected and his upright character makes him conscientious in the performance of his duties and fully alive to the responsibilities of his difficult position.

Louis G. Indra

Louis G. Indra, senior partner of the West Side Garage, located at 151 North Broadway, Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been identified with that enterprise since September, 1909. He is a master mechanic and is well acquainted with the intricacies of the most delicately balanced machinery and is an expert on automobile construction. He was born in Green Bay, February 2, 1879, and is a son of Anton and Emily Indra. His father came from Germany in 1856 and located in Green Bay where he engaged in the butcher business until his death in 1895, at the age of fifty-six. He is buried in Woodlawn cemetery and is survived by his widow and six children : Teresa, who is residing at home ; Emily, a teacher in the public schools of South Dakota; Clara, who became the wife of Frank Huber, a master mechanic for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company ; Henry L., former partner in the Green Bay Foundry and Machine Company, who is now living retired ; Louis G., the subject of this sketch ; and Lydia, who is holding the position of bookkeeper in a Green Bay business house and resides at home.

Louis G. Indra received his education in the public schools of Green Bay which he attended until he was sixteen years of age. He then entered the employ of the A. M. Duncan Machine Company where his talent for mechanics and his industry and integrity soon made him successful. He remained with that institution for three years, and after one year of rest in his native city he entered the employ of the Green Bay & Western Railroad Company as a machinist and spent seven years with that organization. From 1905 until 1909 he followed his trade in the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, resigning this position to form his present partnership in the operation of the West Side Garage. This undertaking has proven exceedingly prosperous in its three years of existence. It owes much of its flourishing condition to the expert mechanical knowledge of Louis G. Indra and his well known reputation for integrity and uprightness.

On June 26, 1901, Mr. Indra was united in marriage to Miss Edith Finnegan, a daughter of William and Ella Finnegan. Mrs. Indra's father was at one time proprietor of the William Finnegan Brick Company which is now operated under the name of the Barkhausen Brick Company. He died February 21, 1909, and is buried in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Indra are the parents of three children, Genevieve, Louis William and John, the two latter pupils in the public schools of Green Bay. The family reside at 508 South Ashland avenue in the pleasant home which Mr. Indra erected.

Mr. Indra is independent in his politics, preferring to vote for the man' whom he considers best fitted for the position, regardless of party affiliations. He is a member of the Grace Lutheran church and active in the affairs of that organization. He is a shrewd and discriminating business man, and during the time of his connection with the West Side Garage has developed the enterprise from a small beginning to its present flourishing condition. He founded the business and erected the building in which it is operated. He has equipped his garage with every modern improvement and is conducting its affairs with energy and intelligence.

Oldenburg & Krippner

Louis Oldenburg and Edwin M. Krippner are members of the firm of Oldenburg, Krippner & Company, owning one of the oldest and largest furniture stores in Green Bay, founded in 1870 by Gerald Oldenburg, whose son is now president of the company. Their place of business is at Nos. 311-313 North Walnut street, where they have been located since 1907.

Louis Oldenburg, senior member of the firm, was born in Green Bay, December 6, 1866, a son of Gerald and Margaret Oldenburg. The father, a native of Germany, was attracted to the United States by the excellent business opportunities here and in 1849 came to Green Bay. In 1870 he established the furniture business with which his son is now connected. He was popular and prominent in local political circles and served for several terms as county supervisor. He promoted many public projects, helped build the road to Duck Creek, to which point all the citizens of Fort Howard went in order to vote in the early days; planted trees about the old courthouse in Green Bay ; and was one of the organizers of the Green Bay Turn Verein. He died in 1890, at the age of seventy-four, and was survived by his wife until 1900, when she passed away at the age of sixty-two. Both are buried in the Fort Howard cemetery.

Louis Oldenburg acquired his early education in the public schools of his native city and left high school at the age of fifteen to enter the Green Bay Business College, from which institution he was graduated the following year. He immediately went to the west, where he engaged in business until 1890 and then returned to Green Bay, having been called thither by the death of his father. He immediately entered the furniture business which Gerald Oldenburg had founded, and worked for several years as a clerk in that institution. His elder brother, Otto N. Oldenburg, was at that time head of the concern and Louis Oldenburg worked in his employ until the spring of 1908. In March of that year the brother died and the entire charge of the enterprise came into the hands of the subject of this sketch. He entered into partnership with E. M. Krippner and under the firm name of Oldenburg, Krippner & Company, they are now operating one of the most successful and flourishing concerns in the city of Green Bay.

Edwin M. Krippner holds the position of secretary and treasurer of the company and has been active in that capacity since 1907. He is a native of Green Bay, where he was born March 13, 1872. His parents were B. J. and Barbara Krippner. The father came to this city in 1871 and has followed the machinist's trade since that time. He is now the oldest active machinist in Green Bay, and makes his home at No. 210 South Maple street, this city.

Edwin Krippner received his early education in the public schools of his native city but laid aside his books at the age of sixteen and started as an apprentice with the W. N. Weiler Clothing Company. He later entered the employ of the Detinue Brothers Clothing Company, and from 1893 until 1906 was associated with the firm of Krippner & Kaye, merchant tailors of this city. He severed his connection with that concern September 6, 1906, and from that date until December of the following year he was in the employ of the firm of Schaub Brothers, leading merchant tailors of Chicago. In December, 1907. the furniture firm of Oldenburg, Krippner & Company was organized with Mr. Krippner as secretary and treasurer, and he has been active in the management of the affairs of that concern and a dominating influence in its business policies since that time.

On June 21, 1897, Mr. Krippner was united in marriage to Miss Bessie M. Graver, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Graver, of Chicago. He and his wife are the parents of three children : Philip and Dorothea, now pupils in the Green Bay schools; and Barbara. The family resides at No. 609 Howard street, this city, and are well known and widely popular in social circles of Green Bay. Mr. Krippner is independent in his political views and always votes for the man regardless of his party. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and belongs to Medinah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Chicago. He is past exalted ruler of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Krippner is loyal to his native city and is active along many lines of its development. He is prominent in the Green Bay Commercial Club, is a director of the Green Bay Base Ball Club, a well known figure in the local yacht club and a member of the Modern Brotherhood of America. He is one of the active and prominent men of the business and social circles of Green Bay.

He and his partner, Louis Oldenburg, have promoted the success of one of the largest furniture houses in the city. They have always worked in harmony and their association has been pleasant and profitable since its commencement in 1907. They are progressive men with modern ideas of industrial development. They are keenly interested in the upbuilding of their enterprise and give their time, energies and remarkable business talents to the promotion of its growth. Their success has been rapid, but it is the inevitable result of concentrated energy and industry in any line of activitv. They are among the men in Green Bay who are in a large measure responsible for its flourishing growth, and their business career has done much to increase the prosperity and wealth of the city along honorable and worthy lines.

Dominick M. Hagertv

Green Bay has a fair proportion of retired men - men who for many years were closely associated with industrial, commercial or public interests in the city and in the management of their affairs won the success which now permits of honorable rest after labor. To this class belongs Dominick M. Hagerty, a native son of the city and for many years prominent in the hotel and theater business as well as in political and social life. His retirement does not mean inactivity as he is still regarded as one of the great forces in municipal progress and one of the leading and representative men of the city. He was born in February, 1863, a son of John Hagerty. whose birth occurred in Kilmetag. Ireland, in 1828 and who came alone to America in his early years, settling in Cherry Valley, New York, where he worked as a laborer. In 1848 he came west to Green Bay and here established the first draying business in the city. Being a man of ready business instincts he recognized his unusual opportunities in the conduct of an enterprise which was at that time a novelty and he made full use of his advantages, finally adding to his activities by driving stage between Green Bay and Escanaba. Michigan. Later he abandoned both lines of activity and became prominent and successful in the hotel business. For some time he conducted the New England House and in 1865 bought the corner where the Minehan building now stands, showing in this purchase his clear perception of values and business foresight. Upon it he erected the City Hotel, which he managed until 1871 and in 1876 built the American House and operated it in connection with a livery business until 1878, when he retired. He was prominent for many years in local democratic politics and was always an active worker for his party. He died February 4. 1897. Iliwife was in her maidenhood Miss Ellen Flatlev and to their union were born twelve children, six of whom are living: Michael, of Chicago; John and Thomas, both of whom reside in Green Bay ; Dominick, of this review ; Maggie, the widow of Henry J. White, of Green Bay ; and Mamie, who also makes her home in that city. The mother of our subject is living at No. 408 Webster avenue.

Dominick M. Hagerty was educated in the public schools of Green Bay and after completing his studies clerked in a grocery store for eight years. After that he engaged in the hotel and livery business with his brother, succeeding his father upon the latter's retirement. For eleven years he followed this occupation and then spent four years as oil inspector, at the same time engaging in the insurance business, an enterprise which he managed until 1902. He evidenced in all of these various activities the energy, enterprise and keen business acumen which were the foundation of his success. He also was interested in the Bay Beach Amusement Company and at one time owned the steamer, The Bell, operating it with a partner until 1895, when he sold out his interest. He had previous to that time become connected with the management of a vaudeville theater, the Royal, and in three years made this enterprise profitable and important. He did not abandon his connection with it until his retirement, having earned rest by useful work in the past.

On December 20, 1890, Mr. Hagerty was united in marriage to Harriet Ann Taylor Kerr, a daughter of James and Betsy (Dickie) Kerr, the former retired printer and journalist of Green Bay. To Mr. and Mrs. Hagerty three children have been born : Mildred, aged nineteen, who is a graduate of St. Mary's Academy and Chicago College ; Mercedes, aged eight ; and Kerwin. aged six. The family are members of the Roman Catholic church.

Mr. Hagerty is well known in local democratic politics and is an active worker in the interests of his party, having served as a delegate to many important state and congressional conventions. He is well known in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Although he is retired Mr. Hagerty is yet numbered among the foremost citizens of Green Bay, since his interest in public affairs has in no way lessened. No movement which has for its object general advancement and improvement seeks his cooperation in vain and he is justly accounted a factor in progress. Having early learned to value his opportunities and to appreciate the purpose of life, he has by a career of activity and usefulness won rest and an enviable position in the regard of his fellowmen.

Archibald M. Duncan

Archibald M. Duncan was formerly a well known representative of industrial activity in Green Bay, where he is now living retired. He was at one time proprietor of a foundry and machine manufacturing plant and in that connection built up a gratifying business that enabled him in due time to put aside further cares. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 23, 1853, a son of John Duncan, a native of Fifeshire, Scotland, who died January 9, 1907, at the age of eighty years and six months. He was left an orphan when very young but was reared in the land of hills and heather, and there maintained his residence until he came to America with his wife and family. He was then twenty-five years of age. He had married Margaret McCune, of Glasgow, and while in his native country he had learned the trades of a machinist and iron worker. After reaching America he first located at Milwaukee, where he worked at the machinist's trade for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in their shops, remaining there for fourteen years. He made the first locomotive ever constructed in a machine shop in Wisconsin. He continued a resident of Milwaukee until

1865. He then removed to Watertown, Wisconsin, where he lived until 1868, after which he took up his abode at Fort Howard and purchased the old tank foundry. He then conducted a foundry and machine shop until it was burned in 1878, when he erected a better building fifty-five by one hundred and ninety feet. This was destroyed by fire in 1888 and he afterward erected a brick building of the same dimensions. At one time he made a specialty of sawmilling and in 1874-75 built a mill at Westboro, Wisconsin, of which three of his sons took charge, and in connection therewith conducted a store. While living in Green Bay he built two large steam vessels in 1890 and 1892, known as Maggie Duncan and John Duncan. These plied on the Great Lakes and his navigation interests constituted an important feature in his business. He also built the largest tannery at Westboro, Wisconsin, and his business affairs were ever an important element in promoting industrial and commercial activity. Returning to Fort Howard, Mr. Duncan there spent his last days. He was a self-made man who started out in life in very limited financial circumstances but amassed a comfortable fortune as the years passed on, so that he was enabled to spend his last days in retirement, enjoying the fruits of his former toil. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith and long remained an active, faithful and helpful member of the church. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and his life record indicates what can be accomplished when industry, energy, ability and determination lead the way. His wife died in Green Bay on the 22d of June, 1905, at the age of eighty-one years. In their family were six sons, but only two are now living, the brother of our subject being John Duncan, who has also retired.

Archibald M. Duncan spent his youthful days under the parental roof and left the public schools at the age of eleven years to make his initial step in the business world as cash boy in a dry-goods store in Milwaukee. Two years later he removed with his father to Watertown, Wisconsin, and was there employed in the railroad shops. Subsequently he served an apprenticeship to the machinist's trade under the direction of his father, with whom he remained until the latter's death, although in the meantime the father had turned over the foundry to his son in 1894. Archibald M. Duncan thus succeeded to the ownership of one of the important industrial enterprises of the city. He carefully directed his interests until 1905 and met with gratifying success in the conduct of his business, but in that year sold the foundry and has since lived retired. The excellent work which was done in his establishment, his reasonable prices and his straightforward dealing constituted the chief elements in his success.

In 1875 Mr. Duncan was married to Miss Catherine Eisman. who was born September 8, 1853. Thev became the parents of four children, of whom two died in infancy, the others being: Mina, the wife of L. E. Beers, a mail clerk of Green Bay, by whom she has one son, Duncan H. Beers, five years of age ; and Jessie, who is at home.

Mr. Duncan is a member of the Elks lodge of Green Bay and its treasurer. In politics he is a republican. He was president of the police board for three years and has been reappointed to the office for a second term.

For about forty-five years the name of Duncan figured prominently in the business circles of the city, and the record made by Archibald M. Duncan is a creditable one, indicating how wisely he has used his time, talents and opportunities.

Louis A. Straubel

Louis A. Straubel is president of the Straubel Machine Company, of which he is the founder and now one of the principal stockholders. The company was incorporated in 1907 and is among the best equipped concerns of its kind in Green Bay. He was born August 1, 1865, and is a son of F. E. and Christina Straubel. The paternal grandfather was Frederick Straubel who, with his wife and family, emigrated to the United States in 1846. He was by trade a blacksmith and followed that occupation during his life in America. F. E. Straubel, the father, came with his parents to the United States in 1846 and during his first years of residence in America he was engaged in the blacksmith trade with his father, and in 1871 established himself in the brick-making business in which he continued until 1893. He then retired from active work and now maintains his residence in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Louis A. Straubel was reared in his parents' home and received his early education in the public schools of Green Bay. At the age of fourteen he engaged in work with his father in the brick business and continued to devote his attention to that work until 1888. For some time while engaged in the brick business with his father he occupied the position of foreman of the yards. At the age of twenty-three he engaged as an apprenticed machinist and acquired his knowledge of that trade during one year of service. He then took up work as a machinist with the East River Machine Shop where the firm of Hudson & Sharp is now located. Later he worked at his trade for two years in Oshkosh and for two and one-half years in Milwaukee. In 1893 he returned to Green Bay, and in company with his brother Charles, took charge of his father's brickyard for one year. He then took up work with the Thomas Machine Company and later with the Milwaukee Sander Company, dividing his time of employment between these two companies for a period of two years. He then purchased the Holbeck Machine Shops at Green Bay which he operated from 1896 until 1907. A portion of that time the business was conducted under the name of Louis A. Straubel. In 1905 the name was changed to The Straubel Machine Company and in 1907 was incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin and has since continued as The Straubel Machine Company, of which Louis A. Straubel, of this review, was the first president, which position he has since held. In 1908 the firm purchased its present location and in that year built the present structure which consists of a plant sixty by one hundred and fifty-seven feet, one story high. The company employs seventeen skilled laborers and all the officers of the company take an active part in the conduct of the business.

Mr. Straubel was united in marriage in Green Bay, March 27, 1900, to Miss Milda Mickelson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Mickelson. The father was a pioneer farmer of Fort Howard and died in 1907 and is buried at Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Straubel are the parents of two children, Clifford and James. The family reside at 518 Walnut street in a residence which was built by Mr. F. E. Straubel, the father of the subject of this sketch. Louis A. Straubel is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and is numbered among the enterprising business men of the community in which he lives.

David W. Hudson

The future of a city depends largely on the qualities and abilities of the men who are dominating its commercial life. Green Bay has always been particularly fortunate in this respect and her commercial future is assured. Among the most prominent of the many men who are active factors in its development is David W. Hudson, president of the Hudson-Sharpe Machine Company, with offices and factory at 1207 Main street. Mr. Hudson has served in this capacity since the incorporation of the company in July, 1910, He was born at Fort Howard, which is now West Green Bay, on October n, 1865, and is a son of Samuel and Charlotte Hudson. His father was a ship carpenter and mason and came to Green Bay in 1848. He worked at his trade in this city until his death, in 1892, at the age of seventy-seven years. He was survived by his wife until the fall of 1903, in which year her death occurred when she was seventy-nine years and nine months old. Thev are buried side by side in the Fort Howard cemetery.

David W. Hudson received his primary education in the public schools of Green Bay and at Waupaca. Wisconsin, where he remained until he was fifteen years of age. He started in life for himself as a machinist's apprentice with the Green Bay, Western & St. Faul Railroad, which is now operating under the name of the Green Bay & Western Railroad Company- He remained in the employ of that corporation for sixteen years, gradually rising through various positions until upon his resignation he had gained a prominent place upon the staff. He was foreman of the machine shop for almost three years at the end of that time becoming a partner of A. Sharpe. The firm was organized on a small scale and did a general jobbing business combined with the manufacture of special machinery. Its progress has been rapid and its success is founded on its fair dealing and its well known business methods. Today the firm employs twenty machinists and occupies one of the largest manufacturing plants in the city. The factory is sixty bv one hundred and fifty feet and part of it is two stories in height and the remainder one story. It is rapidly outgrowing its capacity and is doing one of the largest manufacturing businesses in Green Bay. Much of its success is due to the painstaking efforts of its president, Mr. Hudson, and to him it owes in a large degree its rapid development and its present prosperity.

Miss Carrie Meade, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade, the former a pioneer farmer in the township of Howard. Mr. Hudson and his wife are the parents of four children : Ruth, a graduate of the Green Bay high school, and now a student at Appleton University ; Merle, also a student of that institution ; and Alden and Esther, who are both attending the public school of Green Bay. The family is living in the old homestead at 112 Oneida street and is well known socially in this city. Mr. Hudson is a practical and hard working business man, greatly interested in the upbuilding of his great industrial concern and active in its management. He has a firm faith in the future of Green Bay and has done his utmost to promote its growth and development. His fraternal affiliations are with the Masonic Order.

Robert A. Kaftan

Advancement at the bar is proverbially slow and yet no dreary novitiate awaited Robert A. Kaftan, for it was not long after he entered upon practice that he was well established with a large and growing clientage that through the years has connected him with much of the important litigation tried in the courts of this district. He came to Green Bay in June, 1902, and since the 1st of June, 1903, has been senior partner of the firm of Kaftan & Reynolds, with offices in the Minahan building. During four years of this period he has filled the office of assistant district attorney, making a most creditable record in that connection.

A native of Nebraska, Mr. Kaftan was born in Pawnee county, February 13, 1878, his parents being Frank and Josephine Kaftan. On coming to the new world from Bohemia in 1865 the father settled upon a farm in Nebraska and was thereafter connected with agricultural pursuits in the west until his death, in March, 1901. He passed away at the age of seventythree years and was laid to rest in Tyndall, South Dakota.

Robert A. Kaftan acquired his elementary education in the district schools and afterward became a school pupil in Tyndall, where he was graduated in June, 1897. He then spent a year in the Notre Dame (Ind.) University, but previous to this time engaged in teaching for a year in a country school near Tyndall. In the fall of 1899 he entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin and there won his LL.B. degree in Tune, 1902. The following October he took up his abode in Green Bay, where he has since remained and success has crowned his efforts since entering upon active connection with the bar in this city. The work that he has done in the courts proves him to be a strong trial lawyer and he is also known as a wise and safe counselor.

On the 3d of January. 1905. in Scotland, South Dakota, Mr. Kaftan was united in marriage to Miss Mary Coch, a daughter of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Coch, of that place. The two children of this marriage are: Toseph Robert, four years of age; and Elizabeth Josephine, two years old. The family residence is at No. 809 South Jackson street and the parents are members of St. John's Catholic church. Mr. Kaftan belongs to the county bar association and in his political connection is a democrat. Active in the work of the party, he has held some local offices, serving as alderman from his ward and as assistant district attorney from 1907 until 1911. In both positions he has made a creditable record and has won for himself an enviable reputation through his labors as a general practitioner at the bar of Brown county.

Edward T. Barclay

Edward T. Barclay, proprietor of the Green Bay Ice Cream & Dairy Company, has been identified with this concern in his present capacity since May 15, 1909. The success of his enterprise rests upon the solid foundations of his integrity and his upright and honorable business methods, and its constantly growing prosperity is the natural result of his intelligent commercial policy. Mr. Barclay is a native of British Columbia, his birth having occurred at Sherbrook, Canada, April 23, 1876. He is a son of Thomas and Henrietta (Allen) Barclay. His father was a native of Ireland, who came from that country to Canada in 1843 with his people and resided there until 1880, when he removed to Green Bay whither his duties as engineer on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad called him. He lived in Green Bay until his death in 1896 at the age of fifty-six years. His wife survived him until 1908, in which year her death occurred when she was sixty years old. She is buried beside her husband in Fort Howard cemetery.

Edward Barclay was reared at home and received his early education in the public schools of Green Bay but laid aside his books at the age of sixteen years to take a position as clerk and bookkeeper in a local grocery store, in which capacity he served for ten years. In 1902 he entered the employ of the Gillen Stone Company and acted as bookkeeper for that concern for some time. He later held a similar position with the Fox River Valley Telephone & Telegraph Company. He resigned this office in 1908 and for one year was employed as manager by the Green Bay Pure Milk- Company and his work in this direction gave a definite trend to his ambitions. In 1909 he resigned his position as manager and went into business for himself along similar lines. He organized the Green Bay Ice Cream & Dairy Company on a small scale. He had very little capital and his business in the beginning was well taken care of by four employes and he operated at that time only two delivery wagons. In the four years of its existence the company has prospered and developed to a remarkable extent. Mr. Barclay at the present time employs sixteen people in the wholesale and retail branch of his business and keeps eight wagons in constant operation. The business has outgrown the capacity of the building in which it is located and Mr. Barclay now occupies a new building, which beside a working space of fifty by eighty feet leaves a whole floor for ware-room purposes. It is at the present time one of the most modernly equipped concerns of its kind in Green Bay and is supplied with the most efficient and improved machinery to be found on the market. Mr. Barclay gives special attention to cleanliness and sanitation and the purity of his products gives them a ready sale all over Brown county. Air. Barclay is at the present time doing business within a radius of fifty miles and since his contemplated improvements have been made even this extensive market has been increased.

On November 28, 1900, Edward Barclay was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Frericks, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Frericks. Mr. Frericks was a well known carpenter of Green Bay until his death which occurred in 1898 and he is buried in the Allouez cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Barclay two daughters have been born: Marguerite and Elizabeth, who reside with their parents in the beautiful family home at No. 149 North Maple avenue.

Mr. Barclay is a member of the National Fraternal League and the Equitable Fraternal Union, both of Green Bay. He is one of the well known business men of the city and in a comparatively short time of activity has built up a flourishing and prosperous business which has gone beyond the city limits into the markets of the county and state.

Carl A. Jones

Carl A. Jones, junior partner of the company which is operating the West Side Garage located at 151 North Broadway, Green Bay, has been a master machinist during practically all of his business life and understands automobile construction in all of its details. He was born at Reedsville, Wisconsin, July 18, 1881, and is a son of Gustave and Bertha Jones. His father came to Green Bay from Reedsville, Wisconsin, in 1885, and followed the contracting and house-moving business until a few years ago, when he removed to Park Falls, Wisconsin, where he is now engaged in general agriculture. He is a native of Germany, having come to the United States in 1872.

Carl A. Jones received his early education in the primary schools of Green Bay and attended the local high school for a short time. He laid aside his books at the age of eighteen years to enter the machine shop of E. B. Hayes & Company, where he worked for four years. There he gained a thorough knowledge of the details of the machinist's trade and showed a decided mechanical ability. He then entered the employ of a gas engine factory, and worked as machinist there for three years, spending the last eighteen months of this time as foreman of the machine shop. He worked at his trade in various parts of the country until 1905, when he took charge of the repair department of the Kruger Auto Company, which is now doing business under the name of the Auto Company of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. On September 1, 1909, Mr. Jones returned to Green Bay where he entered into business for himself as a partner in the company which is operating the West Side Garage. Here his mechanical ability and his expert knowledge of every kind of machinery were valuable assets to him in the conduct of his business and' during the three years in which his enterprise has existed it has grown and developed to a remarkable extent.

On June 20, 1901, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Raleigh, a daughter of James and Sarah Raleigh, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They are the parents of one son, Willard. The family residence is at 210 South Broadway. Politically Mr. Jones keeps himself independent of party affiliations, preferring to follow the dictates of his own judgment. He is a devoted member of the Roman Catholic church and is prominent in the affairs of the Knights of Columbus. Although he is still a young man, he has in the comparatively short time during which he has been active in business affairs gained a gratifying degree of success.

Felix E. Poels

Felix E. Poels, successfully engaged in business as a brick manufacturer of Howard township, is one of the worthy native sons and esteemed citizens of Brown county. His birth occurred in the town of Howard on the 29th of December, 1864, his parents being Frank and Jane (Roscom) Poels, both of whom were natives of Belgium, the former born in 1843 and the latter in 1840. Frank Poels came to Wisconsin and took up his abode in the town of Howard in 1857, cleared a tract of land, built a log cabin and continued to reside therein for ten years. Throughout his active business career he devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits with excellent results, enjoying an enviable reputation as a prosperous farmer and respected citizen. He resided in this county for almost a half century and was called to his final rest in 1906. His wife passed away two years later. Their children are as follows: Roselain ; Peter; Felix E., of this review; James, twin brother of Felix; Phillameine; Lizzie; Alphonso ; Phillapeine; and John.

Felix E. Poels attended district school No. 5 at Duck Creek until fourteen years of age and subsequently worked for his father until a youth of sixteen. During the next twenty-six years he was employed in the Xorthwestern quarry and for twenty years of that time acted as foreman. His duties in this connection, however, required his attention only in the summer season and during the winter months he worked in the woods. In 1889, while employed in the quarry, he purchased forty acres of land, and in 1900 he bought an interest in a brickyard, his partner being C. M. Steeno. He has been very successful in his undertakings as a brickmanufacturer, his yard covering fifty-six acres, and also owns a stone quarry covering twenty acres in the town of Howard, while he likewise has two farming properties. He is a stockholder in the creamery and has long been recognized as one of the leading and enterprising citizens of his community.

settlers in the town of Howard. They have one child, Laurence. Air. Poles is a republican in politics and has served as supervisor for three years. He is a devout communicant of the Catholic church and acts as treasurer of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. That his life has at all times commanded the high respect which is uniformly tendered him is indicated in the fact that many of his stanchest friends are those who have known him from his boyhood to the present time.

August Bodart

August Bodart, who is engaged in the hotel business at Green Bay, was born on the site of his present place of business on the ioth of January. 1864. He is a son of William and Victoria Bodart, who were born, reared and married in Belgium. Together with his family and father-in-law, Mr. Bodart emigrated to the United States in 1854. He came direct to Green Bay, where he obtained employment in a brickyard. Later he established a small inn, known as the Coffee Bell, which was extensively patronized by the farmers of that period, who always carried their lunches and stopped here to obtain hot coffee. Through the practice of diligence and thrift Mr. Bodart ultimately acquired sufficient money to enable him to extend the scope of his business activities. He therefore came to the present location of his son, which at that time was swamp land, and established a hotel and general mercantile store. Later he added a private bank to his other interests, being intrusted with the small savings of practically all of his patrons, who came to market in boats. He prospered in his business undertakings and continued to reside here until he passed away on January 1, 1906. Hehad long survived the mother, whose death occurred on the 9th of November, 1888. To them were born six children, five of whom are living, as follows: Henry, who is a resident of Green Bay; Justinian, who makes his home in Kansas City ; Frank, also of Green Bay ; August, our subject ; and Fannie, the wife of Peter Robillard, of Green Bay.

The boyhood and youth of August Bodart were passed amid the scenes with which he is familiar. He was given a common-school education and upon terminating his student days began his business career as a clerk in his father's store. In order to acquire a broader and more extensive knowledge of commercial affairs, he subsequently left home and after clerking for various concerns in this section went to Chicago, where he was employed for two years. At the expiration of that period he returned to Green Bay and took over the management of his father's store. Two years later he went to Iron Mountain, this state, where he opened a general mercantile store and also engaged in the buying and selling of cattle and horses. He conducted this enterprise for several years and then disposing of his interests there went to work for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company. Withdrawing from their employ three years later he returned to Green Bay and established the hotel he is now conducting.

Miss Clara Servais, whose birth occurred on the 15th of August, 1858, at old Fort Howard, this state. She is a daughter of Peter and Honora (Williguet) Servais, natives of Belgium. The father, who was a shoemaker by trade, emigrated to the United States in his early manhood and located at Fort Howard. The maternal grandparents were Charles Joseph and Mary Theresa (Mees) Williguet. To Mr. and Mrs. Bodart have been born the following children : Honora, who is a school teacher ; and Alice and George, both of whom are at home.

The family are Roman Catholics in religious faith, and fraternally Mr. Bodart is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Green Bay Benevolent Society and the Eagles. His support in political affairs he accords to the republican party, and is now and has been since 1905 a member of the township board of supervisors and he has also served as a committeeman, while on several occasions he has represented his district at the local conventions. The greater portion of Mr. Bodart's life has been passed in this immediate vicinity, where he numbers many friends, the majority of whom he has known since bovhood.

Louis J. Sturtz

Louis J. Sturtz, whose artistic work in the photographic line has demonstrated his right to rank with the leading representatives of the art in this part of the state, located in Green Bay in 1898. He was born in Sterling, Illinois, in 1872, a son of Charles and Katherine (Kennel) Sturtz. The father was for two years a soldier of the Civil war, serving with a Pennsylvania regiment, and was honorably discharged at the close of hostilities. The son pursued his education in the schools of Sterling to his graduation with the class of 1890. His acquaintanceship with the art to which he devotes his life came to him through a two years' apprenticeship at Calumet, Michigan. He then returned to Illinois and was associated with some of the leading studios in America, his training and experience there placing him among the most capable representatives of the profession. In 1898 he removed to Green Bay where he has a fine studio that is most modern in its equipment, supplied with everything that tends to produce the finest work. He is skilful and artistic, is very painstaking, and the pictures which he produces rank well in comparison with those of the finest studios of the larger cities. He has a faculty for catching a natural pose or expression, and added to this has the knowledge of how to produce the best effects with light and shade. Moreover, he employs the latest improved processes of photography and thus merits the liberal patronage accorded him.

In 1896, in Milwaukee, Mr. Sturtz was married to Miss Nettie Cole, a daughter of Horace W. and Maria (Kelley) Cole, of Marquette. Michigan. both now deceased. They were prominent citizens there, Mr. Cole being an extensive property owner of Marquette and a well known business man whose investments were in iron mines, a drug store and other enterprises. During the Civil war he did an extensive business in purchasing horses for the government. Mr. and Mrs. Sturtz have a son, Travers C. The parents are well known in Green Bay where they have now resided for more than fourteen years, and the hospitality of the best homes is extended them in recognition of their sterling worth.

Albert L. Nejedlo

The firm of Nejedlo Brothers is conducting one of the most important grocery enterprises in Green Bay and has a well established reputation for the fine quality of the goods handled and for upright and straightforward commercial methods. Albert L. Nejedlo has been connected with this enterprise since he began his active career and has done much useful work in expanding the business and building it up along modern and progressive lines. He began in an unimportant way and by hard work and perseverance has attained to a partnership in one of the oldest grocery establishments in Green Bay. He is a native of Wisconsin, having been born in Sturgeon Bay, Door county, February 14, 1872, a son of John and Barbara (Wesley) Nejedlo. The father was born near Prague, Bohemia, and came to America when he was a young man, locating on a small tract of land near Manitowoc, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for a number of years. He later became a partner in the ownership and operation of a steam grist mill located at Cooperstown, an enterprise which was one of the first of its kind in Wisconsin. When he disposed of this business he removed to Door county, where he resumed farming and for several years was active and successful as a general agriculturist. In 1872 he removed to Green Bay, where he lived retired until his death. In his boyhood days he had studied for the priesthood but abandoned this for his chosen occupation. He was well known in local politics, adhering to the republican party. He held several important local offices, prominent among which were those of town clerk and town treasurer and during the period of his connection with official life he was ever found faithful and efficient in the discharge of his duties. He and his wife became the parents of nine children : John, who is living in Montpelier, Wisconsin; Louis A., of Bayview Beach; Zeph A., who looks back upon thirty years of service with the Northwestern Railroad Company at Green Bay; Frank; Mitchell R., proprietor of the Bay Beach Hote.1 in Green Bay; Godfrey J., a merchant in the same city; Albert L., the subject of this sketch ; Joseph, a pressman living in Chicago ; and James, a traveling salesman with his residence in Green Bay.

Albert L. Nejedlo received a limited education in the public schools of his native section but laid aside his books at the early age of nine and for ten years followed gardening. When he had reached maturity he became associated with his brother in the grocery business and worked for some years as a delivery boy. However, he advanced rapidly and was soon made a member of the firm of Nejedlo Brothers, and from that time has been active in the direction of its policy and the management of its important interests,

Mr. Nejedlo wedded Miss Sarah Anger, of De Pere, a daughter of John and Elsie (Bennett) Anger, pioneers of Brown county, where the father followed lumbering for some time. To Mr. and Mrs. Nejedlo has been born a daughter, Elsie. The family belong to the Episcopal church.

Mr. Nejedlo is active in the affairs of the Equitable Fraternal Union of Green Bay but gives most of his time and attention to his important business interests. As a partner in one of the oldest and most reliable firms of the city he is ranked among the representative business men.

E. W. Lehman, who has been actively identified with real-estate interests of Green Bay for the past ten years, is a native of this city, his birth having occurred on the 14th of March, 1867. His father, Anton C. Lehman, was one of the early settlers of Brown county, and one of the pioneer teachers in the Green Bay schools.

Practically the entire life of E. W. Lehman has been passed in his native city. In the acquirement of his education he attended the public schools, being graduated from the high school with the class of 1885. Having resolved to identify himself with commercial activities, he then began anapprenticeship at the watchmaker's trade under E. L. Hall, remaining in his service for five years. Feeling that he was fully qualified to establish an enterprise of his own, upon severing his connection with Mr. Hall he opened a store on Washington street. His stock was carefully selected and tastefully displayed, and his shop became one of the attractive features of the commercial district. He successfully conducted this establishment for ten years, and then disposing of it turned his attention to the real-estate business. He personally owns holdings along the dock and in the commercial and manufacturing districts.

On the 28th of January, 1910, Mr. Lehman was married to Miss Katherine Quinn, a native of Providence, Rhode Island. Fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.

Martin Ysebaert

Martin Ysebaert, proprietor of one of the leading buffets in Green Bay, was born in Oconto, Wisconsin, February 16, 1882, a son of August and' Theresa (Henevaast) Ysebaert, natives of Belgium. The father removed to America with his family at an early date and located in Oconto, where for some time he worked as a miller. When he came to Green Bay he engaged in lumber scaling and eventually established himself in the truck-gardening business, in which line of activity he was successful and active until 1903-

It was in that year that he opened the old Green Bay House, which he conducted until his death, which occurred on February 16, 1905, when he was fifty-two years of age. His wife survives and makes her home with our subject. She is fifty-three years old. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. August Ysebaert were six children, five of whom are living: Martin, the subject of this review ; Emil. who is conducting a saloon in Green Bay; Mary, who lives at home; Louisa, the wife of H. Tulsman, a fireman in Green Bay; and Ida, who resides at home.

Martin Ysebaert was educated in the public schools of Green Bay and when he laid aside his books associated himself with his father in the conduct of a truck-gardening enterprise, with which he was actively connected until he was twenty-nine years of age. At that time, however, he abandoned this occupation and opened his present buffet, which is one of the largest and finest in the city.

In Kp_> Mr. Ysebaert was united in marriage to Miss Virginia Wouters, who was born in Belgium, a daughter of Felix and Pauline (Malliett) Wouters, who came to America in 1881. They settled in Fort Howard and here the father took up gardening, in which occupation he engaged until his death. His wife has also passed away. In their family were eight children, all of whom are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Ysebaert are the parents of two daughters : Gertrude, who is nine years of age ; and Eva, aged seven. The family belong to the Roman Catholic church and Mr. Ysebaert holds membership in St. Joseph's Society. He is well known in business circles of Green Bay and has won prosperity while still a young man because he has worked diligently and intelligently to achieve it.

Hon. Henry J. Janssen

Hon. Henry J. Janssen in his business connections and in his public service stands for all that is meant in the term "progressive citizenship." Throughout his entire life he has been actuated by a spirit of advancement that has resulted in the attainment of success in business circles and of prominence and honor in public life. His labors have been of a character that have contributed to the general welfare as well as to his individual interest. At the present writing he is representing his district as a member of the state legislature and is accounted one of the leaders of the democratic party in Brown county ; in business he is concentrating his energies upon real estate and insurance and has secured a large clientage in this field.

A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Janssen was born in West De Pere, on the 6th of November, 1876, a son of William Janssen, whose birth occurred in the province of Gelderland, Holland, October 8, 1844. William Janssen lived in his native country until eight years of age and then came with his parents and their family to America, settling in Little Chute, Wisconsin. He attended school there and after putting aside his text-books devoted the summer months to farm work and during the winter seasons was employed in the lumber camps. After his marriage he took up farming on his own account and met with a substantial measure of success in the cultivation of the soil. After two years, however, he established himself in the hotel business in Little Chute and a year and a half later came to West De Pere where he opened a saloon. He was prominently connected with the business interests of this place for more than a quarter of a century as proprietor of a general store, carrying a large and well selected line of goods and meeting with a liberal patronage. He made for himself a creditable name and place in commercial circles and in February, 1908, retired from mercantile life, establishing his home upon a farm in Oconto county. Finally, however, he once more became connected with active business affairs in the conduct of a store at Mosling, Oconto county, where he still remains. He married Miss Wilhelmina Geenen, who was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in March, 1854, a daughter of Henry Geenen, a well known farmer of that district. In their family were twelve children, ten of whom are living. Those beside our subject are : Anna, the wife of W. A. Rupiper, of West De Pere ; Jacob, of De Pere ; Agatha, the wife of A. Beauregard ; Edward, who is filling the office of city clerk at De Pere ; Mamie, the wife of R. Hughes, of West De Pere ; William Mosling, who is associated with his father in business; Minnie, at home; Louis, of Mosling and Francis, who resides at home.

After completing his education in the public schools of West De Pere Henry J. Janssen became associated with his father in general merchandising. Henry J. Janssen next opened a grocery, flour and feed store- in West De Pere, conducting it successfully until 1908, when he sold out and accepted a position in the contracting department of the Wisconsin Telephone Company. He is now devoting his entire time and attention to the real-estate and insurance business and in each connection he has secured a gratifying clientage. He has handled much property, negotiating many realty transfers, and he is well informed concerning valuation o-f property and knows what is upon the market for purchase or sale.

On January 7, 1902, Mr. Janssen married Miss Ida Rupiper, who was born in Waterford, Wisconsin, August 2, 1866, a daughter of Julius and Henrietta (Alby) Rupiper. They are the parents of a daughter, Vida Fidelia, who is seven years of age. The family belong to the Roman Catholic church and Mr. Janssen is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. In politics he is a progressive democrat and votes the party ticket. He has always kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day so that he is able to support his position by intelligent and logical argument. His fellow townsmen, appreciative of his worth and his fidelity to the best interests of town, countv and state, have selected him to serve in various public offices. For eight years he was an alderman of De Pere and exercised his official prerogative in support of many progressive movements for the general good. For one term he was city assessor and was also called to the office of justice of the peace, in which he served for three years. On the 1st of October, 191 1, he was appointed deputy register of deeds for Brown county, in which position he remained until the 1st of December, 1912, when he resigned in order to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs. In 1910 he was elected to the state legislature, in which he is still serving. He regards a public office as a public trust - and no trust reposed in Mr. Janssen has ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. He is prompt and faithful in the execution of his official duties, seeking ever to promote the interests of his constituents and the community at large without regard to personal aggrandizement. He keeps in touch with the trend of modern thought and makes effective use of the opportunities which have come to him both for his own advancement in business and for the promotion of progress along public lines.

Peter H. Saylor

If a successful life means one which has been spent in lasting, useful and honorable things, in the conscientious fulfillment of every personal and public obligation, and in constant work along progressive lines, then the career of Peter II. Saylor must be pronounced successful. He has been closely connected with business and agricultural interests in many of the middle western states, served his country loyally in the Civil war and is now living in retirement in Green Bay, where he is one of the most prominent men in fraternal circles. A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Saylor was born in Lebanon county, March 14, 1843, a son of Rev. Joseph Saylor, a minister of the Evangelical church. The father of our subject went to Naperville, Illinois, in 1851 and established himself in the cheese business. Later in connection with this he engaged in the lumber business, in which he was active until his death, which occurred in 1899, when he was ninetythree years of age. His wife was in her maidenhood Miss Priscilla Hoffman, also a native of Pennsylvania. In their family were eleven children, six of whom are still living.

After completing his education Peter H. Saylor learned the wagonmaking trade and followed it in Naperville, Illinois, until the outbreak of the Civil war in 1861. In that year he enlisted in Company I, Thirteenth Illinois Volunteers, in the state service. In July of the following year he enlisted in Company D, one hundredth regiment, and served until July 25, 1865. He was with the western army under General Rosecrans and General Buell, and was elected division scout of the Fifth Army Corps. Nine months before the close of hostilities Mr. Saylor lost his voice and was sent to the field hospital, where he aided in the care of the sick and injured until he was mustered out on June 25, 1865. He was one of six brothers who enlisted in the Federal army, all of whom served until the end of their periods of enlistment.

After his discharge Mr. Saylor returned to Naperville and there became associated with his father in the lumber business for six years. In 1871 he went to Crown Point, Indiana, and established an independent enterprise until 1877 but met with business reverses and was obliged to give up this business and became foreman of the Isaac Stephenson Company. Later he became connected with the Adams-Hastings Company of Oconto, Wisconsin, and in 1896 came to Green Bay, entering the employ of A. L. Adams & Company, remaining in this connection for eight years. He then spent four years with the Diamond Match Company, after which he left Wisconsin and went to Iowa. From 1908 to 1910 he lived in Fort Dodge but in the latter year went to Nebraska, where he took up a homestead claim of six hundred and forty acres. He is now living in retirement at his old home in Green Bay.

Mr. Saylor married Miss Emmeline Beidelman, who was born in Evansville, Illinois, a daughter of J. and Ann ( Butz) Beidelman, the former a contractor in Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Saylor became the parents of five children : Herbert, a resident of Everett, Washington, who is married and has three children ; Dora May, the wife of D. F. Townsend, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, by whom she has one child ; Rev. Frank A., of Honolulu, Hawaii, who is married and has one child ; Ida, who married Dr. Leslie G. Derrick, a dentist in Green Bay, by whom she has one child ; and Eugene, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, who is married and has one child.

Mr. Saylor gives his allegiance to the republican party and since casting his first vote has always loyally supported its aims and measures. From 1875 to 1878 he was county commissioner of Lake county. Indiana, but has never sought public office. He is a devout adherent of the Evangelical church. He has been interested in fraternal organizations during his entire active life and has become a prominent figure in various orders. He is one of the oldest members of the Green Bay Masonic Lodge and holds membership in the chapter, council and commandery at Crown Point, Indiana, and at Valparaiso, in the same state. He and his wife are members of the Order of the Eastern Star. He belongs also to the Alodern Woodmen of America and is active in the affairs of the Equitable Fraternal Union, of Neenah, Wisconsin, in which he was the first state commander and later was representative to the supreme assembly. He was the founder of the National Fraternal League and still takes an important part in the affairs of the organization. He keeps in touch with his comrades of fifty years ago through his membership in the Grand Army of the Republic and is past state junior vice commander of Wisconsin. He is also past commander of the Green Bay post and belongs to the relief corps. In all the relations of his life he has ever adhered to high principles of honor and integrity and his retirement is a well-earned rest after useful labor.

Frank E. .Murphy

That Green Bay justifies its reputation as a growing, enterprising and progressive city is due to the efforts of such business men as Frank E. Murphy, vice president of the Morley-Murphy Hardware Company, owning a well appointed store at Nos. 202 and 204 South Washington street. He was one of the organizers of the business on the 1st of October, 1904, and his official connection has been that of vice president since its inception. He was born at Bangor, Maine, September 18, 1862, and is a son of Simon Jones and Ann Montgomery (Dorr) Murphy. His paternal grandfather was Edmund Murphy, a son of James MacMurphy, born in the north of Ireland and who dropped the prefix Mac of his name on coming to America. Edmund Murphy was born in the Kennebec valley, Maine, was a farmer by occupation and a man of strong personality. The father of our subject was born in the same state in April, 1815, and was reared by his maternal grandfather, George Jones, until eighteen years of age, when he became a lumberman on the Penobscot river. He soon acquired an excellent knowledge of that occupation and began business on his own account along that line, carrying on operations at different times in Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin. For many years he lived in Detroit, Michigan, but owned and operated a sawmill at Green Bay, which was erected in 1886 and burned in 1895 but was rebuilt and at length sold to the North Land Lumber Company in 1906. Simon J. Murphy was married in his native state to Miss Ann Montgomery Door, a representative of a prominent family of Maine, and in 1866 they removed to Detroit, where Mr. Murphy passed away in 1905 and his wife in 1903, both being laid to rest in Woodmere cemetery, Detroit. To them were born twelve children, of whom six grew to maturity, namely : Charles E., Simon J., Jr., Albert M., William H., Anna D. and Frank E. Of these two are now residents of Green Bay, Frank E. of this review and Albert M. The latter was born in Milton, Maine, December 25, 1852, and was engaged in the wholesale grocery business in Detroit from 1874 to 1879. At the end of that time he again turned his attention to the lumber business, with which he had become familiar during his boyhood. He is married and has ten children, one son being now a resident of California and a son and daughter of New York, while the others make their home in Green Bay.

Frank E. Murphy acquired his primary education in the schools of Detroit and completed a high-school course by graduation with the class of 1881. He made his initial step in the business world by entering the employ of the Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad Company as lumber and tie inspector and subsequently was sent by his father with his brother Simon J., Jr., to Green Bay in 1886 to keep the books and act as secretary for the lumber company. He filled the offices of secretary and treasurer until 1894, when ill health caused him to resign, his brother, Albert M., taking his place. In that year our subject became interested in the Green Bay Electric Railroad, purchasing bonds to make a success of the enterprise and thus help the town. Later this company was merged with others and the name was changed to the Green Bay Gas, Electric & Traction Company and finally sold in 1912 to the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. On the 1st of October, 1904, Mr. Murphy entered into his present connection as vice president of the Morley-Murphy Hardware Company, opening a well appointed establishment on South Washington street. At one time he was also president of the Murphy Supply Company, engaged in plumbing, gas and steam fitting, but in 1912 sold out to his nephew Elbridge Murphy, who now conducts it.

Mr. Murphy was married here in 1887 to Miss Emma Harris, a daughter of Theodore E. and Jessie Harris, the former a pioneer hardware merchant of Green Bay and the first man to sell a kerosene lamp in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy became the parents of a daughter, Emily, who is a graduate of the high school here and who resides with her father at No. 912 South Madison street. The wife and mother died October 15, 1889, and was laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery. She left behind her a large circle of warm friends. Mrs. Harris, the mother of Mrs. Murphy, was widely and prominently known throughout the state as the regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Wisconsin.

Mr. Murphy belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and also to the Knights of Pythias and is in hearty sympathy with the purposes of those organizations, which recognize that man owes a duty and obligation to his fellowmen which each member is pledged to meet. In April, 1907, in connection with others, he purchased the old Green Bay Baseball Association, which they reorganized, Mr. Murphy becoming its president and still serving in that capacity. This association is a member of the Wisconsin- Illinois League. Mr. Murphy served for four terms as alderman of Green Bay, from 1888 to 1894 inclusive and from 1902 to 1904. Throughout the period of his residence in Green Bay his record has been one which has commanded high regard and respect. He is honored by all, not alone by reason of the success which he has achieved, but owing to the straightforward business methods which he has ever followed, by reason of his fidelity to all that is worth while in community affairs, by his fidelity in friendship and his loyalty in citizenship.

Anton L. Burgan

Anton L. Burgan, hotel proprietor of Green Bay, possesses many of the sterling characteristics of the German people combined with the enterprise and progressiveness of the American, who finds that business opportunities are open to the energetic and ambitious. He was born in southern Prussia July 13, 1873, and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Burgan. The father, who was a depot agent, was killed by accident in 1874 when about thirty-five years of age.

After leaving school Anton L. Burgan, still in his boyhood, worked upon a farm. He was but two years of age when the family came to America, establishing their home at Athens, Wisconsin, where it has since been maintained. While working in the fields during the summer months Mr. Burgan devoted the winter months to his education. When twenty-five years of age he left home to go to Forest county, Wisconsin. He afterward engaged in general merchandising at Wabena for eight years and on the expiration of that period came to Green Bay, where he took charge of Hotel St. Paul, which is the largest and most extensive hotel in old Fort Howard. He is also interested in farm lands and his various investments and business activities are bringing to him gratifying returns.

gan passed away April 15, 1902, leaving two children, John and Alvina, now aged respectively thirteen and nine years. For his second wife Mr. Burgan chose Mrs. Emma Ludwig, a widow and a daughter of Louis and Emilia Zander, who were natives of Saxony, Germany. Mr. Burgan was reared in the Catholic faith. He holds membership with the Eagles and with the Moose, both of Green Bay, and he is secretary of the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association. In politics he is a republican and for fourteen years he has served as justice of the peace, his long continuance in office indicating clearly that his decisions are strictly fair and impartial. For seven years he served as president of the high school board of Wabena, resigning when he left that place to remove to Green Bay. In public office he has ever given proof of his fidelity and capability and in business affairs he has shown the possession of those qualities which are indispensable in the achievement of progress and prosperity.

L. G. Schiller

Among the business enterprises of Green Bay is found the wholesale fish and oyster house of the Johnson-Schiller Company, located at the foot of North Jefferson street. This is one of the old established commercial undertakings of the city, having been in existence since 1876. Year by year a liberal patronage has been accorded its proprietor and president, L. G. Schiller, for his business methods are reliable, his prices fair and reasonable, and his treatment of his patrons always courteous and considerate. He had been a resident of America four years ere he opened his present store. He was born in Brandenburg, Germany, September 12, 1848, and in his native country he acquired his education. Later he engaged in the grocery and wine business there and on crossing the Atlantic in 1872 made his way direct to Green Bay. He arrived here with but thirty cents in his pocket, but lack of funds is no disadvantage to the young man who has enterprise and determination. He immediately sought and secured employment, accepting a position at twenty-five dollars per month, but after a short time his salarywas increased to seventy-five dollars per month. Later he was sent upon the road at an increased salary, for his devotion to the interests of the business was recognized, as were his capability and keen insight. After four years he felt that his capital was sufficient to enable him to engage in business on his own account and since 1876 he has been numbered among Green Bay's merchants, engaged in the wholesale trade as a dealer in fish and oysters. This old and well established house has ever been accorded a liberal patronage and the passing years have added to his success.

In Green Bay, on the 6th of April, 1874, Mr. Schiller was united in marriage to Miss Clara Asimont, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Asimont, the former a jeweler and one of the old time residents of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Schiller became the parents of ten children, of whom seven died in infancy, while those still living are: Gustave, a fish dealer in Minnesota; Clarence, who assists his father; and Julia, the wife of H. Kuhaupt. The

Mr. Schiller is a republican and that his worth as a citizen was soon recognized is indicated in the fact that five years after his arrival in the new world he was elected a member of the city council of Green Bay. His fraternal relations are with the Royal Arcanum, of which he is treasurer, with the Knights of the Maccabees and the Equitable Fraternal Union. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to seek a home in the new world, for he here found that labor is sure of its reward and by untiring effort and capable management he has worked his way upward to prosperity.

Frank Vanden Busch

One of the most progressive and enterprising young farmers of Humboldt township is Frank Vanden Busch, who is operating a fine farm of ninety-two acres in that section. He was born on his father's farm August 4, 1878, and is a son of Louis and Mary (Broyleus) Vanden Busch, natives of Belgium, who came to America in 1S66. The father bought forty acres of land in Humboldt township and with characteristic energy began to clear the dense growth of timber which covered it. He built a small log cabin upon the farm, in which three of his children were born. Eventually, however, he replaced this by a modern residence, in which he resided until his retirement in 1902, when he bought property in Green Bay. However, he lived only two or three months after his arrival in the city. His death was deeply regretted for it deprived Humboldt township of one of its most prominent pioneers and representative business men. The mother of our subject is living and has reached the age of seventy-tour.

Frank Vanden Busch attended the district schools of Humboldt township and after completing his education worked upon his father's farm for some time. He spent two winters in the northern pine woods but with the exception of this period remained at home until his marriage in 1900. In that year he rented sixty acres of land from his father and one year afterward purchased this property, to which he later added thirty-two adjoining acres. The house upon the farm was erected by the elder Mr. Vanden Busch, hut the son has steadily carried forward the work of improvement and development along progressive and practical lines. Wherever he is known he is highly esteemed for he is loyal and progressive in matters of citizenship and in business affairs shows determination, purpose, careful management and keen sagacity.

Mr. Vanden Busch married, in 1900, Miss Theresa Ditris, a daughter of Louis Ditris, of Humboldt township, and they have five children, Katherine, Theodore, Leonard, Lorenz and Elmore. The family are devout adherents of St. Mary's Catholic church.

Mr. Vanden Busch gives his allegiance to the republican party but has never been prominent in politics. For the majority of people, however, good citizenship does not consist of official duties so much as industry, reliability in business and a spirit more or less active in measures which are calculated to promote the general prosperity and to uphold the social and political institutions of the community. Mr. Vanden Busch is generously endowed with all the qualities which the term implies and his career has been steadily identified with lasting and useful things. ,

Emanuel Brunette

Emanuel Brunette, although one of the oldest native sons of Green Bay, is still, at the age of seventy years, actively engaged in the operation of the Duck Creek Stone Quarry, of which he has been sole owner for over forty years. The history of the family dates back to the earliest days of the settlement here. His paternal grandfather, Dominick Brunette, Sr.. was born in Little Moscow, Canada, in 1780, and in 1796, in company with four or five other French Canadians, came to Green Bay in the interests of the fur company, by which he was employed at seven dollars per month for five years. They had bags of flour and beads to trade with the Indians, carrying these bags on their backs with a strap around the head and traveling twenty or twenty-five miles per day. Their only means of transportation was a frail bark canoe and after many hardships and perils on the great lakes they were wrecked at "Death Door," about one hundred miles from Green Bay. They camped on a little island for ten days, in the meantime getting pitch from the pine trees and mending their canoe with bark from the birch, and they finally arrived in safety at Green Bay. Dominick Brunette, Sr.. continued as a fur trader for some years but after his marriage in 181 1 to Miss Domitelle Grignon located on an old French claim on the west side of the Fox river in Brown county, where he engaged in farming until his death in 1862, at the age of eighty-two years. This claim was given his wife by her father and was to revert to her children at her death, but it was afterward lost by litigation. She died about 1847. They had three sons and nine daughters, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of John, a resident of De Pere.

Dominick Brunette, Jr., father of our subject, was reared in this locality when it was still a wilderness, being surrounded in early boyhood by many of the dangers and hardships incident to pioneer life. He served as a member of the home guard in defense of the white settlers against the Indians and was one of the surveying party that built the military road from Green Bay to Prairie du Chien. By occupation he was a lumberman and farmer and was also engaged in the contracting business in Green Bay. In 1850 he located on Duck Creek, where he made his home for half a century, dying there in kjoo. His wife had passed away in 1882, and they were buried side by side in Duck Creek cemetery.

Emanuel Brunette was born in Green Bay, June 5, 1842, and obtained his education in the public schools of Fort Howard, which he attended at intervals until eighteen years of age. During his boyhood he worked by the day or month as a logger, shingle maker, sawyer or farmer. At the age of eighteen he joined his father in the lumber and milling business, but for over forty years has now given his attention almost exclusively to stone quarrying, during which time he has built up an excellent business. For about sixteen years he engaged in boating, hauling lumber, shingles, etc. It was in 1872 that he bought the Duck Creek Quarry, which is modernly equipped including steam drills and chiseling and polishing machines, and the product turned out is of the best. Although now seventy years of age, Mr. Brunette is still a hard worker, rising at 6 A. M. and working until 6 P. M. He climbs to the fourth story of a building without exertion and walks a 4-inch beam as steady as a youth. His quarry is one of the largest and best known in Brown county and has supplied the stone for many of the most important buildings in Green Bay and surrounding cities. Mr. Brunette is also interested in the real-estate business and has a large number of building lots in various parts of Green Bay, which he is improving and selling. He also owns a large farm, in the operation of which he takes great delight, and has been engaged in general contracting, while at present he has in course of construction a large modern warehouse. He is a man of good business and executive ability and usually carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes.

On the 2 1 st of April, 1867, Mr. Brunette was married, at Duck Creek, to Miss Teresa Walker, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Walker, who located here in 1848. Her father died in 1893, but her mother is still living at the age of eighty-six years. Of their eight children six are living, while Kate and Mary were burned in the Peshtigo fire in 1871. Those living are: Mary, a resident of Duck Creek; Teresa, now Mrs. Brunette; Margaret, the widow of William Donlevy and a resident of Green Bay ; Arthur, of Duck Creek ; Fred, of Marinette ; and James, of Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. Brunette have become the parents of fourteen children, namely: Minnie, who is the widow of F. C. Clabots and resides with her parents ; Sarah, the wife of Albert Strassburger, who is prominent in insurance circles in Oshkosh; Margaret, the wife of Harry Gillen, of Ashtabula, Ohio; Abigail, the wife of Benjamin Massey, a printer of Green Bay; Roland S. and Emanuel F., who reside on the old homestead near their father's quarry ; Roy, who is engaged in the grocery business at Duck Creek ; James, at home; L. Lemuel, who had just completed his law studies at the time of his death in 1900, and was a large, powerful, athletic young man; George A., who was drowned in 1882, at the age of fourteen years; Norine, who died in 1908 and was buried in the Fort Howard cemetery; and three who died in infancy. The family residence is at No. 321 South Washington street, Green Bay.

Throughout life Mr. Brunette has taken an active interest in the affairs of his native city, especially in its commercial development. Since casting his first vote for George B. McClellan he has been a stanch supporter of the democratic party and served as chairman of the town of Howard for seventeen years. He was also a school director, was supervisor for fifteen years, and for ten years was postmaster at Velp, his daughter Margaret acting as assistant. For many years he has been a trustee of the Catholic church and his influence in religious matters is very strong. He is still a dominating factor in the business life of Green Bay and personally manages his quarry. His warehouse is being built from the stone taken from the quarry, and the postoffice, city hall and high service water tower in Milwaukee were also made from the same stone, while many of the buildings of Green Bay, including the city hall, are of the same material. In the course of a long and useful career Mr. Brunette has shown himself possessed of rare ability, integrity and honorable business methods and he has promoted the interests of Green Bay by the development of a large and substantial industry.

James Reed

James Reed, who is serving his second term as a supervisor in the township of Green Bay, was born in Manitowoc county, this state, on the 17th of January, 1868. His father, Thomas Reed, was born in Dublin, Ireland, whence he emigrated to America in early manhood, first locating in Canada. There lie met and married Miss Mary Mullins, a daughter of Timothy and Mary Mullins. During the early period of their domestic life Mr. and Mrs. Reed crossed the border into the United States, settling at Cooperstown, Manitowoc county. There the father acquired some land and diligently devoted his energies to diversified farming and stock raising during the remainder of his active life. He passed away in the month of July, 1897, at the age of sixty-eight years. The mother, who survived him until 1903, was close to the age of sixty-five years at the time of her demise. The paternal grandfather was Dennis Reed. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Reed numbered five, those beside our subject being as follows: Michael, who is a railroad conductor residing at Green Bay ; Catherine, the wife of Patrick Hogan also a resident of Green Bay ; Anna, who married George Farley, of Iron Mountain, this state ; and Mary, who became the wife of H. Brown, of Marinette, Wisconsin.

James Reed was born in a pioneer home and as such grew up amid the primitive conditions incident to life in the rural sections of Wisconsin at that period. He was given the advantage of a common-school education, subsequently turning his attention to farming. He was early assigned regular duties about the fields and barns, and by the time he had attained his maturity was thoroughly familiar with the practical methods of agriculture. He remained at home until he was twenty years of age and then came to Green Bay, where for a time he worked as a laborer. Later he engaged in draying and, after five years, in contracting. As he is a man of tireless energy and persevering methods he met with success in the latter undertaking, with which he was identified for seven years. His prosperity is well merited as it is the result of honest labor and that determination of spirit which invariably leads its possessor to the goal of his ambition. Three years ago he came to his present place, where he is now actively engaged in business, although his political affairs absorb a large portion of his time and attention.

Mr. Reed was reared in the faith of the Roman Catholic church, of which his parents were devout members. In matters of citizenship he is public-spirited, taking an active interest in everything that affects the welfare or progress of the city. His political allegiance is accorded the democratic party, whose candidates receive his unqualified support. Mr. Reed has inherited the pleasing personality, genial nature and loyalty to principle and friends, which characterize the Celtic people generally, and naturally he has hosts of stanch friends and is undeniably one of the most popular men in his circle.

Joseph Windhauser

For many years Joseph Windhauser has been engaged in the butcher business in Green Bay and has recently added to his activities by establishing one of the finest bowling alleys and buffets in the city. He was born February 13, 1876, in Manitowoc county, a son of Mathias and Amelia (Berschin) Windhauser, natives of Germany. His father was born in the Rhine Province, near Trier, and came with his wife and family to America in 1870, settling first in Chicago, where he remained for one year, following the shoemaking trade. When he came to Green Bay he established himself in the retail shoe business and owned and operated a general store of this character for twenty years. Eventually, however, he disposed of his holdings and is now living retired in this city in the seventieth year of his age. The father of our subject was twice married. By his first union he had two sons, John and Jacob. To him and his second wife were born seven children: Joseph, the subject of this sketch; Bernard, who is serving in the United States navy, on the ship Massachusetts ; Charles, a shoe merchant in Green Bay ; Emma, who married L. Schober of Preble township ; Catherina. the wife of T. Olsen, of Madison ; Clara, who is teaching school in Green Bay ; and Edith, who lives at home. The mother of our subject had two children by a former marriage, Louisa and Sophia.

Joseph Windhauser was educated in the public schools of Manitowoc county and farmed for some time before he came to Green Bay. Immediately after his arrival in this city he established himself as butcher, conducting an enterprise in his first location for four years. Afterward he opened his present place of business and has been active and successful since that time. In 19 10 he established the bowling alley and buffet, with the operation of which he is at present identified and has conducted this in addition to his other activities for two years. His business ability and his experience have brought him a gratifying patronage in both his enterprises and he is ranked among the successful business men of the city.

Mr. W'indhauser was united in marriage to Miss Hilda Christenson who was born in Denmark, Wisconsin, November 4, 1885, a daughter of Ole and Hannah (Peterson) Christenson. They have one daughter, Hazel, who is eight years of age. Mr. Windhauser was reared in the Roman Catholic religion. He is prominent in the affairs of the Green Bay Benevolent Association, and the Order of Eagles. He is straightforward, upright, and possessed of business ability, and these qualities he has made effective in the conduct of his two flourishing enterprises.

August Boyce

August Boyce, foreman for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company at Green Bay, was born in Belgium in 1867. His father, Frank Boyce, born in 1837, remained a resident of that country until 1871, when he came with his family to the new world, making his way to Wrightstown, Wisconsin. He followed farming in that locality until 1879 and then removed to Detroit, Michigan, where he spent a year. He was afterward successively a resident of Milwaukee, Rockland and De Pere, Wisconsin, taking up his abode in the last named place in 1898. There he followed gardening and trucking for four years, after which he removed to Rudolph, Wisconsin, where he carried on farming until the time of his death in 1906. He was ever diligent and determined and whatever success he achieved was the direct result of his own labors. He married Paulina P. Thress, a native of Belgium, who died in 191 1 at the age of seventy-one years. In their family were ten children, of whom six are living: August; Henry, a resident of Chicago ; Mary, the wife of L. Loudy, of Wood county, Wisconsin ; Louis, also of Chicago ; Rosa, the wife of A. Rentmeister, of Wood county, Wisconsin ; and John, of Oneida, Wisconsin.

August Boyce was but four years of age when brought by his parents to the new world. He lived in different localities as the family removed from place to place, and after he had acquired his education he followed farming at Wrightstown, Wisconsin, up to the time of his marriage. He then became connected with railway interests, working as car repairer for five years and, entering the employ of the Northwestern Railway Company, he has continued in active connection therewith to the present time. Gradually he worked his way upward, his efficiency, industry and fidelity winning him promotion, until 1906, when he was appointed car foreman of the Green Bay division. He is numbered among the old and valued employes of the road, enjoying in full measure the confidence and respect of those whom he represents. He is also interested in the real-estate business, having made judicious investment in property here and negotiating purchases and sales for others.

In 1890 Mr. Boyce was married to Miss Josephine Rodaer, who was born February 28, 1870, a daughter of J. B. and Katherine Rodaer, who came from Belgium to the new world in 1856. The father followed farming in Preble township but is now deceased. The mother, however, is living in Green Bay at the advanced age of eighty-two years. To Mr. and Mrs. Boyce have been born three sons : Frank William, who was born in 1892 and is now connected with the railroad service ; John H.. who was born in 1893 and is piece work inspector with the Northwestern Railway Company ; and Henry G., who was born in 1896 and is a student in the high school. The eldest son married Myrtle Dolan. The family are communicants of the Catholic church and Mr. Boyce holds membership with the Catholic Knights of Green Bay. His wife is a member of the Altar Society of the church and is also affiliated with the Lady Foresters. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party but he never seeks or desires office, his time being fully occupied by his business affairs, his close attention thereto winning him the advancement which has brought him to his present responsible position.

Peter Olsen

Peter Olsen is the owner of an excellent farm of eighty acres in New Denmark, which he has brought to a high state of improvement and development. He came to this section in the early days of its settlement and practically his entire life in America has been spent in agricultural pursuits, his success coming gradually but as the natural result of his industry and experience. He was born in Denmark in 1867, a son of Lars and Anna (Edvenson) Olsen. The father came to America with his family in 1871 and settled upon forty acres of land in New Denmark. He cleared the timber and, assisted by his son, Peter, erected the necessary buildings and brought the enterprise to a high state of development.

Peter Olsen was only four years of age when he came to America with his parents and he received his education in the district schools. His advantages along this line were limited, for he was obliged to walk two miles to the schoolhouse and he worked upon the farm when not engaged with his books. His childhood was spent amid scenes of pioneer settlement for his father came to New Denmark at a time when the district was but slightly developed and most of the land was covered with heavy timber in which a great deal of wild game could be found. When he grew older Peter Olsen went to Michigan, where he spent three years working in the mines, returning at the end of that time and settling upon his father's farm, where he has since remained. Forty acres of his land comprised his father's original purchase in Brown county and to this Mr. Olsen has added forty adjoining acres and the farm is one of the most productive in this part of the state. It has fine outbuildings and other improvements, its excellent condition being due to the care and labor which its owner bestows upon it.

Mr. Olsen was united in marriage to Miss Alma Johnson, a daughter of Rasmus Johnson, of Denmark. They are the parents of four children, Delia. Christian, Lilly and Edna, all of whom are living at home. The family belong to the Danish Lutheran church.

Mr. Olsen gives his allegiance to the republican party but is not active as an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his attention upon the management of his agricultural enterprise. With the exception of three years spent in Michigan he has maintained a continuous residence upon his farm since he came to America and has brought it gradually to a state of improvement and development which makes it one of the fine properties in New Denmark and which entitles its owner to a place among the representative farmers of his district.