Brown County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1913 (part 8 of 14)

Niels W. Hansen

Niels W. Hansen is one of the early settlers in New Denmark and one of the most enterprising, prosperous and representative farmers of the district. He has a fine farm of ninety acres all under cultivation and by well directed energy and activity has made it one of the valuable properties of his section. He was born in Denmark in 1853, and is a son of Hans and Minnie Hansen. He was twenty years of age when he came to America, settling first near Lake Superior, where he worked in the mines for some time. From there he went to Winnebago county, settling ten miles west of Oshkosh and worked in that section for four years, coming to New Denmark at the end of that time. After four years he purchased land in Shannon county but returned to this section after two years' activity. He was one of the early settlers in the village, coming here at a time when there was only one store and a saloon in the business section and he was obliged to travel to Manitowoc for most of his provisions. Having determined to engage in farming he bought forty acres of land. He has made two purchases since that time, buying first thirty acres and then twenty, which he has added to his original tract. The land was covered with timber at that time and he was obliged to cut down the trees and pull up the stumps before he could begin the work of cultivation. He was ambitious and energetic and soon had his acres planted in the most suitable grains.

He erected a barn and made other substantial improvements and his farm is today one of the finest enterprises of its kind in this part of the country. He never hires any help, doing all the work incident to the management and direction of his property himself.

Mr. Hansen married Miss Anna Petersen, and they became the parents of nine children, three of whom have passed away : namely Freda, who died at the age of four years ; Tora, who died when she was two years of age; and Hans Christian, who lived only one month. The living children born to this union are : Minnie, the wife of Henry Jensen, residing in New Denmark township; and Hans Christian, Amanda, Otto, Agnes and Esther, all at home. The family belong to the Danish Lutheran church.

Mr. Hansen gives his allegiance to the republican party, but never seeks public office, preferring to give his entire attention to the management of his farm which is ably conducted and intelligently operated in all its departments, making him one of the leading agriculturists of this section of the state.

Byron L. Walter

The history of any American city is rich in records of successful men who have entered industrial ranks when they were mere boys and have worked out their careers, despite a meager education but helped by innate ability and energy to triumphant success. The career of Byron L. Walter, president of the Wilson- Walter-Hansen Hardware Company, is an example of the power of energy and ability in the making of a prosperous business life. He was born at Monroe, Michigan, November i, 1877, and is a son of Franklin Pierce and Barbara Walter. The family is of German origin and has been in this country for three generations. Franklin Pierce Walter is a native of Milwaukee and is now director of the River Raisin Paper Company at Monroe, Michigan. He and his wife are the parents of three sons : Joseph W., a partner in the Monroe Merchandise Company at Monroe, Michigan; Byron L., the subject of this sketch; and Carl W., now manager of the tobacco manufacturing firm of Smith Brothers Company of Milwaukee, and also a director and one of the organizers of the company.

Byron L. Walter had very little education in his youth. He attended the public schools of Milwaukee for a short time but laid aside his books after he had finished the third grade to become an apprentice to a plumber. He worked at this trade for two years and after serving a short time as office boy in a Milwaukee business house he entered the employ of the Shadbolt & Boyd Iron Company. After three months with this concern he took a position with the John Pritzlaff Hardware Company and remained in this connection for about five and a half years. He started as office boy and worked himself up by energy and industry to the position of house salesman. He resigned this position in 1898 and removed to Green Bay. where he placed the stock of the hardware concern of Gotfredson Brothers, and put the enterprise upon an active working basis, he himself taking charge of the shipping and receiving department. His success in Green Bay was remarkably rapid. He soon worked himself into the office of the enterprise with which he was connected and compiled a catalogue of twelve hundred and thirty-nine pages. His work was exhaustive and systematic in every detail and gave an accurate account of the stock carried by his company. It was a book worthy of a specially well educated man and, considering Mr. Walter's limited opportunities, was a work of remarkable merit.

When the firm of Gotfredson Brothers sold their business to the Morley-Murphy Hardware Company Mr. Walter remained with this concern in the capacity of buyer for one year. He had held stock in the old concern and bought more when the new firm purchased the business. In 1906 he sold out his entire holdings and in partnership with John C. Wilson started in the hardware and sheet metal business at 123 North Broadway. The combined capital of the two men did not exceed two thousand dollars. The business was started on a small scale but succeeded rapidly in spite of many obstacles. The number of patrons of the firm increased yearly and the market for its product gained in extent with great rapidity. The plant outgrew its original quarters and in 1908 the business was moved to 406 to 410 Dousman street. The plant occupies a building fifty by seventy-five feet, with two floors and a basement. It has recently added a branch department at 115 North Broadway, where the business is located in a building thirty by one hundred and seventy feet and occupies two floors and a basement. Even with their two stores the Wilson- Walter-Hansen Hardware Company is rapidly outgrowing its quarters, the firm has just completed a new building fifty by eighty-five feet at Nos. 107 to 1 1 1 West Walnut street, and the company promises to become, in a short time, the largest retail hardware dealers in Green Bay. The business was incorporated March 1, 191 1, with three partners, Byron L. Walter, John C. Wilson and Ludolf M. Hansen, and with a capital stock amounting to twenty thousand dollars. The concern has met with phenomenal success during the short period of its existence and its prosperity is due to its well known policy of fair and honorable commercial methods.

On June 10, 1903, Mr. Walter was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Griebling, a daughter of Mr. and Airs. William Griebling, the former a pioneer hardware merchant in Green Bay and a veteran of the Civil war. He died in 1910 and is buried in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Walter are the parents of one daughter, Arlene, now attending kindergarten in Green Bay. The family reside at 812 Hubbert street and are well known socially in this city.

Mr. Walter does not affiliate with any of the established political parties but reserves independent judgment in his support of candidates and measures, upholding those causes and men that he deems best fitted to subserve the interests of the public. That he occupies an important position in the mercantile life of the city and in the particular branch of business with which he is connected is evident by the position he holds as president of the local Retail Hardware Dealers' Association. His fraternal relations are many and in the Masonic order, in which he has attained high rank, he is a member of Washington Lodge. No. 21. A. F. & A. M., Warren Chapter,

No. 8, R. A. M. ; and Palestine Commandery, No. 20. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows also counts him among its members of the Green Bay lodge and he belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, being identified with Green Bay Lodge, No. 259. Mr. Walter is a type of man which in commercial life, in finance, in social and fraternal circles, and through various other channels of activity is helpful in the progress of the rapidly growing city of Green Bay.

John E. Shaughnessy

The Northwestern Hotel is regarded in Green Bay as one of the most modern and progressive institutions of its kind in the city. At its head and the active factor in its growth and development is John E. Shaughnessy. who in his up-to-date and progressive ideas of hotel keeping is carrying out the policy of his father, who erected the hotel and established its prestige. Mr. Shaughnessy was born at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, March 25, 1857, and is a son of Patrick and Elizabeth Shaughnessy, both natives of Ireland. They left their native country before their marriage about the year 1848 and crossed the Atlantic to America. They lived in New York city for some years. They were married there and came to Fond du Lac on their wedding trip and remained in that city for some time. The father came to Green Bay as an employe of the Northwestern railroad. He was soon after joined by his family in this city and he continued in the service of the same railroad in the car-repairing department for sixteen years. At the expiration of that time he resigned his position and built the original Northwestern Hotel, of which his son is now proprietor. He was during his life a prominent figure in local politics. He served as a member of the city council and was active in the affairs of the county board. He died in 1898, at the age of eighty-one years. His wife survived him until 1899. They are both buried in the Fort Howard cemetery. They had four children : John E. ; Margaret, the widow of Charles Cusson ; Mary, the wife of Timothy Brennan of Fond du Lac ; and one who died at the age of four years.

Tohn E. Shaughnessy received his early education in the public schools of Green Bay. He laid aside his books at the age of sixteen to assist his father in the work of the hotel and became thoroughly acquainted with the various details connected with the operation of a hotel along modern lines. He grew up in the business and upon his father's death assumed control of the enterprise, which was at that time rapidly growing and developing. Under his administration a great many additions and improvements were made in the Northwestern Hotel. Its equipment was modernized and every new convenience tending to make hotel life more comfortable was promptly installed by Mr. Shaughnessy. He has by his energy, resource and thorough knowledge of the details of his business made the Northwestern Hotel one of the largest and most prosperous hostelries in Green Bav.

On October 17, 1893, Mr. Shaughnessy was married in De Pere, Wisconsin, to Miss Sarah Norton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Norton, of Rockland, the former a pioneer farmer in Wisconsin and a veteran of the Civil war. Mrs. Shaughnessy's parents are both deceased and are buried in De Pere. Mr. Shaughnessy and his wife are the parents of seven children: J. Hubert, a student in the Green Bay high school; John E. and Harold, who are attending the parochial school in Green Bay; Anastasia E., attending the local kindergarten and three who are deceased. The family reside in the Northwestern Hotel, where Mr. Shaughnessy has made his home for the last forty years.

In his political views he is consistently democratic and has taken an active part in local affairs for some time. He served for six years as president of the city council and was city treasurer of Fort Howard in 1890 and 1891. He held the position of alderman in Fort Howard for two terms, and on the consolidation of the cities was chosen to the same office in Green Bay, and has served in that capacity for eighteen years until 1912, with the exception of one term. He has made a record for himself for honesty and efficiency. Fraternally he is a member of the Royal Arcanum and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is a devout adherent of the Catholic church and is active in the affairs of the Catholic Order of Foresters, an organization affiliated with that religion. Mr. Shaughnessy is one of the well known and highly esteemed business men in Green Bay. His modern methods have made his hotel a nourishing and prosperous institution and his integrity and broad intelligence have made his publicservice useful.

Edward I. Bray

Edward I. Bray, manager of one of the large hotels and cafes of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a wealthy and successful man. His money was inherited and has given him an opportunity to display judgment and wisdom in its careful administration. His success is the product of his own ability and has been attained by earnest and upright labor. Mr. Bray is today one of the foremost figures in the social life of his city, and judged by the highly developed standards of modern times is a prosperous man and a valuable citizen. He was born in Green Bay on April 21, 1885, and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Bray. The family was founded in Wisconsin by the grandfather of our subject who came with his father and brother to this state in the early days of its settlement. They remained here a short time and later established a trading post in Illinois on the site where the Chicago postoffice now stands. They dealt in furs and laid the foundation of Mr. Bray's present fortune. Dominick Bray, the brother of Edward Bray's grandfather, was a government surveyor operating in South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. Later he was employed as a scout during the Sioux Indian war and was in North Dakota at the time of General Custer's disaster. After the war he was placed in charge of the Rosebud

Indian agency and issued rations until the time of his death on December 6, 191 1. His father came to Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, from St. Louis, Missouri, and died in that section leaving a large estate.

Isadore Bray was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and was engaged in the lumber business, working in the northern pine woods for a number of years. He later followed farming in Brown county and was successful as an agriculturist until 1895. In that year he came to Green Bay and established himself in the blacksmith business which he is following at the present time. He is now fifty-four years of age and his wife is in her fifty-sixth year. She was born in Franklin county. New York, and is a daughter of Mitchel and Matilda Santy. Her parents came to Green Bay over half a century ago and settled in Big Suamico, later removing to Pittsfield township, where the father lived retired. He was among the earliest settlers in Brown county and lived in the first house built in Green Bay. To Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Bray twelve children were born: Louis Washington ; Minnie, the wife of Elmer Philips ; F. Washington ; Irwin, deceased; Edward, the subject of this sketch; Albert, who resides in California; Grace, at home; Ida, the wife of Frank Cornier, of Green Bay; Altia, deceased; and Gertrude, Addie and Vivian, at home.

Edward Bray received his education in the public schools of Brown county, Wisconsin, and has followed the restaurant business since his boyhood. He early became acquainted with the details of efficient management of such an establishment and built up a business of his own which became one of the important enterprises of this kind in the city. He later expanded his activities and is now manager of a large hotel and cafe to which he is giving his time and supervision. He is public spirited and interested in the growth and development of the city in which he lives. He has assisted in much of the work of expansion along business lines, and as the manager of an intelligently operated enterprise is numbered among the substantial and progressive citizens of his state.

He is a member of the Roman Catholic church and belongs to the Loyal < Irder of Moose. Judged by every modern standard Mr. Bray is a successful man. He has accomplished his prosperity by detailed and thorough knowledge of every aspect of his business, by personal supervision and attention to its details and by practical and intelligent labor.

Joseph Gotto

Joseph Gotto is prominent in business, fraternal and political circles of Green Bay and his life activities have constituted an influence for progress along many lines. He may well be termed a self-made man, for his advancement is the direct outcome of his energy, determination and laudable ambition. He is now living in comparative retirement, although for some time he has occupied the position of steward of the Elks Club, in which connection his services are highly commended by his brethren of that order.

Mr. Gotto was born in Belgium, April 25, 1837, a son of John Joseph and Elinora (Mansart) Gotto. The father, who was born in Belgium in 1805, came to America with his wife and three children in 1871. He joined his son, who sixteen years before had located in Green Bay, and made his home in that section until his death. His wife passed away in 1890 at the age of ninety-three years. They were the parents of eleven children, five of whom are still living: Joseph; Anatalie, the wife of Max Morey, of Michigan ; Florentine and Theofeld, both of whom are residing in Belgium ; and Eli, a resident of Green Bay.

Joseph Gotto was educated in the public schools of his native country but his z intc.ges in that direction were limited. When twelve years of age he became a laborer in the fields and was thus employed until 1855, when at the age of eighteen years he came to the United States, making the journey with friends. He located in the Belgian settlement of the town of Green Bay, now a portion of the city of Green Bay, and later took up his abode in the city, where he worked as a general laborer until 1859. In that year he went to Michigan, where he obtained employment in a sawmill and worked for some time. After returning to Green Bay he canvassed goods through the city and outlying districts and later became a clerk in a dry-goods store belonging to Sam W. Earl, with whom he remained for seven years, gaining during that time a knowledge of modern business methods and conditions. His careful expenditure also enabled him to save a sum sufficient to establish himself in the hardware business and for five years he continued in that line of trade but in 1873 disposed of his store in order to engage in general merchandising. His judicious discrimination and his experience in salesmanship soon brought him a gratifying patronage and for two years he ranked ..among the successful general merchants of the city. In 1875, however, he went to Colorado, where he successfully carried on mining at Silverton until 1881. The capital acquired during that period enabled him to establish a shoe store at Green Bay and again he met with success in its conduct. After disposing of that business he carried on farming for a year and then returned to the city, where for four years he again conducted a hardware store. His building was then destroyed by fire and he retired from commercial pursuits. In 1902 he was elected to his present position as steward of the Elks Club and in the ten years of his activity in this connection he has brought his powers of administration to bear upon the successful conduct of the affairs of that organization.

On the 15th of February, 1857, Mr. Gotto was united in marriage to Miss Josephine M. Van der Vest, who was born in Belgium on July 3, 1834. She is a daughter of Anton and Antoinette (Tasinier) Van der Vest and came to America in July, 1855. Her parents located in Green Bay, where her father followed cabinet making and farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Gotto have been born five children. Elnora is the wife of Dan D. DeVroey, of Green Bay, by whom she had eight children, namely: Daniel J.: Louis; Frank A.; Myrtle; Lillian, the wife of Herman Greiling ; Eva, the wife of Louis Daggett ; Leslie ; and William, who is deceased. Flora is the wife of John L. Pond, of New Mexico, and has become the mother of eleven children, as follows: Frank; Ben; Arthur; Earl; Murriel; John; Florence; Ella, the wife of Fred Moore; Lillian, the wife of Floyd Davis; and Rowland and Ethel, both of whom are deceased. Jules and Augustine Gotto, twins, have both passed away. Josephine is the deceased wife of Antone Meunier, by whom she had three children: Joseph H.; Rosamond, who gave her hand in marriage to Clement W. Runnoe ; and Antone, deceased. Joseph Gotto has five children, eighteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

On the 15th of February, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Gotto celebrated their golden wedding, on which occasion more than five hundred friends and relatives gathered in the city hall to participate in that happy event, which was a notable one in Green Bay, being the second celebration of the kind ever held in the city. They were the recipients of many hearty congratulations as well as material expressions of good will, and from the Elks Club they received one hundred dollars, this being an expression of the respect and esteem entertained for Mr. Gotto by his many friends and associates in that order. He has long been an active worker in its ranks, as he has been in Green Bay Lodge, No. 21, F. & A. M. with which he has held membership for forty-three years. In both these orders he holds life memberships. In the first named, as a compliment and mark of appreciation by its members and in the second by the rules of the order, he having been a member in good standing for thirty-three years. In politics he is a stanch republican, firmly believing in the principles and policies of that party. He is one of the earnest local workers in its behalf and as a member of the city council of Green Bay did efficient service for municipal improvement from 1871 until 1872. Mr. Gotto has all the adaptability and the force of personality which distinguish men who have risen from hard conditions. He is straightforward, upright and honorable and possesses those characteristics which are the essential qualities of public spirit.

Frank Koenig

Frank Koenig is a native son of Brown county and one of the most progressive and enterprising young farmers in Glenmore township. He has eighty acres of land, constituting the family homestead, and is carrying on the work of improvement and development along modern and progressive lines. His birth occurred in 1885 and he is a son of August and Elizabeth (Bins) Koenig. The father came to this section of Wisconsin in 18S2 and settled on the farm which his son is now operating. Upon this property was a small house which he repaired, eighteen feet wide and twentyfour feet long, but this dwelling has since been replaced by a fine modern residence. When the elder Mr. Koenig settled upon the property it was covered with heavy timber. Acre by acre this land was cleared and put under the plow and the work of improvement and development carried on. The father was active in its management only a short time before his health failed and he was obliged to give up agricultural pursuits. For fifteen years he was an invalid and died in March, 1899. The mother was twice married. Her first husband was Peter Reuschenbach, who died a short time after their marriage, leaving a daughter, Elizabeth, who married Philip Matzke, a farmer in De Pere township.

Frank Koenig was educated in the district schools of this section and was reared upon his father's farm, thus becoming at an early date familiar with the details of progressive agriculture. He married Miss Lillie Van Denheuvel, a daughter of Albert and Alice ( Willard) Van Denheuvel, the former a farmer in De Pere township. Mrs. Koenig is one of a family of eight children born to her parents. The others are: Cecilia, who married Peter Literman ; Agnes ; Eva ; Esther ; Marlin ; Raymond ; and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig have two children, Allen and Harry. The family are members of the Roman Catholic church.

After his marriage Mr. Koenig assumed entire control of the management and direction of the homestead, making practical use of his early experience and bringing his farm to an excellent condition. He has fifty acres cleared and under cultivation and has built besides the modern dwelling, in which he lives, a substantial addition to his barn, so that his property is now one of the most attractive farms in this section of the county.

St. Joseph'S Academy

St. Joseph's Academy, one of the strong Catholic educational institutions of Brown county, had its origin in Green Bay in 1897. In that year, at the request of Rt. Rev. Bishop Messmer, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Missouri, opened an academy for girls in Green Bay, occupying the frame building which stood at the corner of Madison and Milwaukee streets. Here on the 7th of September the first nine students presented themselves and were graciously received by the superior. Year by year the number of pupils increased until it soon became evident that the academy must have larger quarters. Consequently, in August, 1902, the present property known as the Kellogg Place was purchased and after a few alterations the school was removed to its new home. Before two months had passed the continued growth in attendance made clear the fact that still more room was needed and an addition to the building was begun. It was ready for use in September, 1903, at which time the enrollment was fifty pupils in the academic department and sixty in the department of music. In the fall of 1905 the superior applied to the University of Wisconsin to have the school placed on the accredited list. Accordingly, in October, after a visit by Professor Tressler, this was done. The music department about the same time was placed under the supervision of Professor Mentor Crosse, a musician of international renown. At the beginning of the school year of 1908 a department of domestic science was established. In the autumn of 1909 the number of pupils had increased to one hundred and fifteen and the superior and her advisers felt that it was necessary to have a new academy, whereupon plans were made and con- tracts given for the erection of a large brick building. The cornerstone was laid June 9, 1910, and the building was ready for occupancy the following year. The present enrollment of the academy is one hundred and seventy-five pupils. The present superior, in charge of St. Joseph's Convent and St. Joseph's Academy came to Green Bay in 1898 and has been superior since 1909. A thorough course of study, such as usually constitutes the curriculum of a preparatory course, is here taught and the teachers are bending every effort to maintaining the high standards of the school and promoting its work.

Carl Herrmann

Carl Herrmann has founded a well deserved success in the book-binding business upon long experience, efficiency, and conservative principles. As proprietor of one of the oldest binderies in northern Wisconsin he enjoys an important position in business circles of his section. He has been identified with his present occupation since his early youth. His father followed the same business, taught his son its details and methods, leaving upon his death a well established enterprise which Carl Herrmann's industry and energy have made more prosperous still. He has that claim to the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens which lies in the promotion and upbuilding of an important and valuable enterprise and he has used his undoubted ability to further not only his individual success but also the commercial expansion of his section. He has been a resident of Green Bay since he was six years of age but was born in Erlangen, Germany, February 9, i860, a son of John and Julia (Woelz) Herrmann, natives of that country. His father's birth occurred in 1821 and in 1866 he came to America, settling in Green Bay, October 5, of the same year. In this city he took full charge of the Advocate Book Bindery and continued his identification with its management and direction until his death which occurred in 1892. The mother of our subject was born in Weikerschem, Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1819. She and her husband had two children. John C, the brother of our subject, is now a carriage trimmer in Chicago.

Carl Herrmann was educated in the public schools of Green Bay and when he was a child studied book-binding under his father. When he laid aside his books he entered the bindery and soon earned advancement and promotion. He was taken into partnership and upon his father's death became sole proprietor of what is regarded as the oldest plant of its kind in the northern part of the state. Although steadily adhering to the standards of efficiency and industry which he learned in his youth he is progressive and modern in his ideas and tendencies and his business has expanded rapidly, making him one of the successful men in Green Bay. The prosperity which has come to him is well deserved and has for its basis ability and experience, made practically effective by hard work.

On the 14th of May, 1889, 'Mr. Herrmann was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Shelter, who was born April 27, 1858. Her father, Louis Shelter, was one of the pioneers in the settlement of Green Bay and attained a position of importance in the city. He was identified with the organization of many public enterprises, prominent among which may be mentioned the Green Bay fire department. Mr. and Mrs. Herrmann became the parents of two children: Fred, who is twenty-one years of age and well known as an electrician ; and Walter, who is eighteen years old and employed in the city engineering department.

Air. Herrmann gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has always been an active worker in the interests of that organization. He has held various important public offices and in all has distinguished himself by his ability, efficiency, and constructive power. He was chief of the fire department in 1890 and was one of the organizers of the present paid fire department in Green Bay. From June, 1895, to 1902 he served upon the board of health and was appointed to his present position as United States gauger in the Wisconsin district in May, 1903. His life is one of activity and usefulness and has been characterized by the qualities which make success. He is active in promoting the growth and development of his section and eager to advance the general welfare, his business qualifications constituting an even balance with his public spirit.

Dr. Charles J. Chloupek has been prominently identified with the profession of medicine in Green Bay since January 1, 1901. He has his offices at 1236 Main street and is rapidly gaining an eminent position among his professional brethren. He was born at Francis Creek, Manitowoc county, on the 7th of April, 1874, and is a son of Joseph and Mary Chloupek. His father was one of the earliest settlers in Manitowoc county and his life was intimately connected with pioneer times in that district. The country was nothing then but wild forest and Joseph Chloupek was obliged to go to Green Bay for his mail. He settled on a farm near Francis Creek, in 1848, felled the timber and cleared the land and was active in its cultivation for many years. He is now living retired at Manitowoc. He and his wife were the parents of six children: John, judge of Manitowoc county; E. L., engaged in the practice of law in San Francisco ; Charles J., the subject of this sketch: Edward H., a civil engineer and forester at Seattle. Washington ; Anna, who became the wife of Anton Kumbalek and is residing at Two Rivers, Wisconsin; and Laura, who married John Baun and is living in the same city. Mrs. Joseph Chloupek died on October 18, 19 10.

Dr. Charles J. Chloupek received his preliminary education in the country schools of Manitowoc and later attended the high school in that city. He entered Marquette University in 1897 and was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1901. He started in the practice of his profession in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, where he remained for twenty months and came to Green Bay

On October 30, 1901, Dr. Chloupek was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Pitz, a daughter of Mr. and Airs. Lewis K. Pitz, the former a civil engineer in Manitowoc. Dr. Chloupek and his wife reside at 1014 Pine street, Green Bay, and are popular in social circles. Politically the Doctor gives his allegiance to the democratic party but beyond casting his vote at each election takes no very active part in public affairs. He is prominent in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows but has no other fraternal affiliations. He gives his entire time and attention to keeping his medical knowledge abreast of the times. ' He is a deep reader and an original thinker and takes a prominent part in the affairs of many medical societies. He is a member of the Fox River Valley and the Brown County Medical Societies, being president of the latter organization in 1910, and also holds membership in the American Medical Association. He brings to the practice of his profession an intelligent and liberal mind, a keen appreciation of the requirements of medical ethics and a sympathy with the pain and suffering of the world which his talents have done much to relieve.

Christian Van De Sande

Christian Van de Sande is sole proprietor of the Terrazzo Marble, Tile & Cement Vault Works at Green Bay, his place of business being located at the east end of the Walnut street bridge. He first came to this city in 1882, arriving here when a young man of nineteen years. His birth occurred at Kessenich, Belgium, February 7, 1863, his parents being John and Gertrude Van de Sande, both of whom died in their native village. In the family were thirteen children, six of whom are now living. Our subject and his brother, J. H., were the only ones to come to America but the latter died in Green Bay.

Christian Van de Sande obtained his education in the schools of Belgium, and attracted by the opportunities which he heard existed in the United States he came to the new world. Bidding adieu to his native country he sailed in 1882, landing at New York, whence he made his way to Minneapolis, Minnesota. There he secured employment as a section hand, but after six months came to Green Bay, where he has since made his home. He was also employed for several years in the breweries, in fact, did anything he could to make an honest dollar. After two years spent in America he returned to Belgium but soon again came to Green Bay. A short time afterward he went to Chicago and for about three years was a waiter at the Chicago Club. During that period he carefully saved his earnings until his capital was sufficient to enable him to start in business on his own account. It was in 1887 that he joined his brother, J. H., in the cement contracting business, in which he has been very successful. Returning to Green Bay he introduced the cement business in this city, being the first to successfully operate in that line in Green Bay, others having previously tried and failed. In 191 1 he organized the T. W. Black Company, Inc.. but it has since been dissolved. He is now carrying on business under the name of the Terrazzo Marble, Tile & Cement Vault Works, and in this connection has built up a business of large and gratifying proportions, doing excellent work and therefore meriting a liberal patronage. He deals in interior marble, terrazzo, tile and mosaic floors, wainscoting, cement blocks and vaults of all kinds and also handles granite and marble-faced blocks for building purposes.

In Green Bay on the ioth of November, 1898, Mr. Van de Sande was united in marriage to Miss Isabella Walley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walley, the former a carpenter and one of the old settlers of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Van de Sande now have two sons, Walter and Harold, both of whom are attending school. The family reside at 542 South Ouincy street in the residence purchased by Mr. Van de Sande.

Independent in politics, he endeavors to support the man best qualified for the office and he is now acceptably serving as supervisor of his township, having been elected to that position in 191 1. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, St. Joseph's Society and Brown County Contractors' Association, of which he is president. All this indicates the nature of his interests and his activities and points to him as a representative and valued resident of the community in which he makes his home. He is indeed a self-made man, one who owes his advancement entirely to his own labors, careful management and determination. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the new world for here he has found the opportunities which he sought and in their improvement has made for himself a substantial position in the business world.

John Martin Frederick Goos

John Martin Frederick Goos is instructor in gymnastics in the Green Bay public schools and also for St. Joseph's Academy and the Turner Society in the same city. He is a native German and has been trained in his profession, supplementing special knowledge by ability and experience and has gained a reputation as one of the most able and efficient trainers in physical culture in the city. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, November 5, 1865, a son of Carl and Johanna (Bottcher) Goos. His father was born near Kiel and when he grew to manhood became an expert match manufacturer at a time when matches were made by hand. He enlisted in the Danish army from 1864 to 1866. The hostilities at this time were between Denmark on the one side and Austria and Prussia on the other and resulted in the annexation of Schleswig-Holstein by the German Empire. He was active in the Franco-Prussian war and showed marked bravery and ability during his term of service. He died in his native country in 1873, at the age of forty-two. His wife is a daughter of Carl Bottcher, also born in Germany, who was superintendent of building and construction work in his native county. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Goos were

John Goos was educated in the public schools of Kiel, Germany. When he was still pursuing his studies the empress of Russia during a visit to her home in German)' offered to found and support a certain number of pupils in each district as a memorial of her visit to her childhood home. At Kiel Mr. Goos was one of the fourteen fortunate contestants selected by the judges of the contest and he received his clothing and full educational privileges which were paid for from the private purse of the Russian empress. He made full use of every opportunity along this line and supplemented his general courses by learning the trade of cabinet-making. During this time he also took up physical culture and later became a teacher of this science in Hamburg, where he was prominent as a member of the local Turn Verein. In 1887 he came to America and for some time acted as assistant instructor in the Turn Yereih Yorwaerls of Milwaukee. He also followed his trade of cabinet-making for two and one-half years and then came to Manitowoc, where he obtained a position as instructor of gymnastics in the local schools. After four years and a half he went to Sheboygan and there for ten years taught physical culture. In 1904 he came to Green Bay as instructor in gymnastics in the public schools and also holds a similar position in St. Joseph's Academy and the Turn Yerein. He has been deservedly successful on account of his early special training and his ability.

Mr. Goos was united in marriage to Miss Clara Groth, who was born in Cedarburg, a daughter of August and Johanna Groth, the former a retired wagon manufacturer and farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Goos have one daughter, Margaret, who was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, August 1, 1892, and who lives at home. .Mr. Goos is a member of the Lutheran church and belongs to the Green Bay Turn Yerein. He is a firm believer in the doctrine that increased efficiency results from perfect physical health and he is doing notable work in Green Bay in putting thousands of children in the way of acquiring "a sound mind in a sound body."

Robert Boelke

Robert Boelke, operating the family homestead in Glenmore township, was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1859, and is a son of William and Bertha Boelke. The father was a native of Germany and remained in that countrv until 1848. Crossing the Atlantic in that year he came to America and settled first in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where for twelve years he was interested with the Mann Brothers in the manufacture of chairs. At first he was foreman of the factory but afterward invested his money extensively in this business which was utterly destroyed by fire after a few years. He lost his entire fortune and moved to De Pere, from whence after a short time he came to Glenmore township and settled on the farm now owned by our subject. It was a tract of heavy timber land.

surrounded on all sides by forests in which wild game was still plentiful. There were no roads through the district and but a few neighbors scattered afar, when William Boelke settled here among the earliest pioneers. Little by little the land was cleared and brought under the plow and the work of cultivation and development begun. Gradually the farm was brought to an excellent condition and it was one of the model properties of the section when the elder Mr. Boelke passed away. His wife, who was in her maidenhood Bertha Maas, makes her home with her son. They had four children : Robert, of this review ; Minnie, who married Fred Meyer and who died in 1898; Bertha, who in 1900 became the wife of Fred Meyer; and Ida, who married Charles Budde.

Robert Boelke was educated in the public schools of Two Rivers and has been active in the operation of the home farm from his early childhood. He has it in excellent condition, well improved and highly developed and is numbered among the substantial and enterprising agriculturists of Brown county. He is a member of the Lutheran church and in politics casts an independent ballot, voting for the man whom he considers best fitted for the office, regardless of party affiliations.

John P. Hogan

Railroad interests in Green Bay are well represented by John P. Hogan. freight and passenger agent of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, which position he has occupied since 1906. He is a thoroughly trained and able railroad man and has learned his business through personal experience in many different capacities. He is a native of Green Bay and was born on the old site of Fort Howard, May 31,. 1874. His parents were Mathew and Mary Hogan, natives of Ireland, who came to Green Bay in 1865. They resided in New York city for a few years before coming to Wisconsin. His father's death occurred in July, 1896, and his mother resides in the family homestead.

John P. Flogan received his education in the public schools of Green Bay. He left high school at the age of fifteen and started immediately in the railroad business. He obtained a position checking cars and worked himself up through various branches until he was promoted to . his present position. During the time of his service as freight and passenger agent he has shown himself to be an efficient and able man in the position. He holds the most responsible office in the Chicago & Northwestern station and his systematic mind and thorough knowledge of his business have made his record successful and prominent.

On the 1 2th of November, 1905, Mr. Hogan was united in marriage in St. Joseph's church, Brooklyn, New York, to Miss Anna T. Murphy, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy, well known residents of Green Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan are the parents of two children, a daughter, Nan Frances, and son, John Mathew. The family reside in a beautiful home at 805 North Chestnut avenue.

Politically Air. Hogan is a firm believer in the principles of the democratic party with which organization his father before him was affiliated. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, has held the position of grand knight in the Knights of Columbus and has been chief ranger in the Catholic Order of Foresters. He is a member of the Roman Catholic churrch. His success is the direct result of his hard labor and industry. He improved every opportunity which came to him during his career, and his conspicuous merit has gained him well deserved recognition.

Herman Adolph Ansorge

Herman Adolph Ansorge, conducting an insurance agency at Green Bay, his native city, was born June 14, 1881, a son of Eugene Karl Ansorge. At the usual age he entered the public schools, therein pursuing his studies through successive grades until graduated from the high school. He next entered the employ of the United States Express Company, with which he continued for a year and subsequently spent two years in clerical work with the American Express Company. For one year he acted as secretary with the Murphy Manufacturing Company and in 1906 he was appointed to the position of game warden under Mr. Davidson, occupying that position for five years. He proved a capable and efficient officer, carefully guarding the interests of the state in harmony with the game laws, and that he made a creditable record is indicated in the fact that in the summer of 1912 he was nominated by his party - the republican - for the office of general assemblyman, to represent the first district of Brown county. He is recognized as one of the active party workers and one of the local leaders in republican circles in this part of the state.

Mr. Ansorge was reared in the Catholic faith and his fraternal relations are with the Elks lodge at Green Bay, in the membership of which he has many warm friends. He is widely known in the city where his entire life has been passed and he has the good-will and high regard of those who know him.

Henry Yanden Busch

One of the most progressive, able and successful young farmers of Preble township is Henry Yanden Busch, whose fine property of ninetytwo acres in this section is fully equipped for modern farming along practical lines. It is one of the model agricultural enterprises in this part of Wisconsin and a material addition to the resources of the state, its owner being an important factor in the promotion of farm development. He was born April 1, 1872, upon his father's farm in Preble township and is a son of Louis and Mary (Broyleus) Yanden Busch, natives of Belgium, who came to America in 1866 with their eldest son, Philip, who was then a child. They settled in Humboldt township and here bought forty acres of land covered with a dense growth of maple and other hardwood trees. With characteristic energy Mr. Yanden Busch applied himself to the task of clearing and developing this property. Upon it he built a small log cabin, in which three of his children were born. Eventually, however, he replaced this by a modern house, in which he resided until his retirement in 1902. In that year he bought city property in Green Bay but lived only two or three months after his arrival in that city. His widow is living at the age of seventy-four years.

Henry Yanden Busch is one of a family of six children. He went to the country schools in Humboldt township and when not engaged with his books aided in the work of the home farm. In 1898 he purchased forty acres of land and in the following year took up his residence upon it, remaining for three years. At the end of that time he purchased from his father-in-law a farm of one hundred and ten acres and developed and improved this until 1902, when he disposed of his holdings and moved into Green Bay, but in the following year bought his present farm of ninety-two acres in Preble township. This property is highly improved, provided with a good residence and barns, outbuildings and machinery, and all the equipment used in farming by modern methods. Mr. Yanden Busch engages in general agricultural pursuits and the attention which he has given to his farm has made it one of the finest and most desirable in the county.

In 1899 Mr. Yanden Busch was united in marriage to Miss Philipine Van Ermen, a daughter of Louis and Johannah Van Ermen, and they became the parents of five children, Frederick, James, Joseph, Harry, and Annie, who died in infancy. The family belong to the Catholic church. Mr. Vanden Busch gives his allegiance to the republican party and is at the present time treasurer of his school district. He is interested in everything pertaining to the progress of his section along material, intellectual and moral lines, and movements for the public good never seek his aid in vain. Moreover, in his business career he has demonstrated the value of progressive methods when combined with perseverance, determination and unquestioned integrity, and he enjoys to a gratifying extent the trust and confidence of those with whom he has been associated in business or social relations.

Edward Presteen

Edward Presteen, farming eighty acres of land in Glenmore township, where he is numbered among the most progressive and enterprising young agriculturists, was born in Peshtigo, in 1882, a son of Fred and Kate (Swartene) Presteen. He received a public school education and since laying aside his books has lived in various parts of Wisconsin, first in Green Bay, where he worked for a teaming company, and then in Rock- land, where he carried on general farming. Finally he settled upon his present property, which he has brought to an excellent condition by his able management.

In 1906 Mr. Presteen was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Davis, a daughter of David and Mary (Jenkins) Davis, and they are the parents of two children : Ileythe, who is four years of age ; and Geraldine, aged two. Mr. Presteen is a member of the Methodist church and his wife is a devout adherent of the Baptist religion. He gives his allegiance to the republican party and keeps himself well informed upon local and national issues although he is not personally active as a politician, preferring to concentrate his attention upon the management of his farm, which is one of the well improved properties in Glenmore township.

August Schauer

Practical and successful farming finds a worthy representative in August Schauer, who owns two hundred and seventy acres, constituting the farm which his father operated in pioneer times, and who has besides other important holdings throughout Brown county. His agricultural attainments alone would entitle him to a place among the important and valued men of his section but fanning forms only one of Mr. Schauer's useful activities. He is interested in local expansion and in growth along lines of public improvement and commercial development, being one of the reliable and public-spirited men of this part of the state.

He was born in Scott township, February 22, i860, and is a son of Melcher and Clara (Larscheidt) Schauer, natives of Germany. Representatives of the family have farmed in Wisconsin for three generations. The family was founded in this state by the grandfather of our subject, who in pioneer times purchased eighty acres of wild land in Scott township and upon it built a crude log cabin, in which he made his home while carrying forward the work of development. After three years, however, he passed away. His wife survived him until 1882 and made her home upon the farm which he had improved. Melcher Schauer, the father of our subject, was born in Germany and was seventeen years of age when he came with his parents to the United States. For some time he followed milling but eventually came into possession of the home farm, upon which he built a fine modern house to replace the little cabin, erected barns and necessary outbuildings and installed all the machinery necessary to the conduct of a model farm. From time to time he added to his holdings and at his death, which occurred on August 26, 1909, owned three hundred and eightv acres of the finest and most productive land in the township. He married Miss Clara Larscheidt, who was born in Germany and who came to America with her parents in her early years, settling in Preble township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Melcher Schauer became the parents of ten children. The mother of our subject passed away in October. 1891.

August Schauer worked upon his father's farm until he was twentyfour years of age and received a limited education in the public schools of his native district. When he laid aside his books and left the farm he worked in Schmidt's flour mill for nine years, having a half interest in the enterprise. This mill was finally destroyed by fire January 17, 1891, and immediately afterward Mr. Schauer removed to Green Bay, where in partnership with his brother, Peter, he purchased the Tremont House and aided in its management for two and one-half years. During this time he took an active interest in county politics and in 1896 was elected sheriff of Brown county, serving ably in that capacity for two years. When he left that office he resided in Green Bay for some time and then bought a farm of two hundred and eighty acres in Door county, which he developed and improved for four years. Eventually, however, he returned to Brown county and bought the family homestead of two hundred and seventy acres, which he has since developed and improved along modern and progressive lines. In IQ12 he also purchased the old Feindeisen farm consisting of one hundred and fifty-five acres, which he is now improving.

In 1886 Mr. Schauer married Miss Katherine Heim, a daughter of Michael Heim and a native of Green Bay. They have seven children, Peter, Killian, Otto, Raymond, Marie, Francis and Caroline. The family belong to St. Killian's Catholic church.

Mr. Schauer has never neglected his public duties and gives his allegiance to the democratic party. He has always been interested in the cause of education and is now in the sixth year of his service as school treasurer. He has important business relations in New Franken. being manager of the New Franken Creamery and a stockholder in the -New Bank at New Franken. His family is one of the oldest and most prominent in Brown county and Mr. Schauer is a worthy representative of the same. Upon his farm he has steadily carried forward the work of improvement, studying agriculture as a systematic science, and in the various relations of his life has proved himself an intelligent, shrewd and public-spirited man. Success has not narrowed his activities nor confined them to one line but has rather broadened his interests while giving him added opportunity to make them effective.

Carl Meier & Company

Carl Meier & Company, florists, of Green Bay, are operating- one of the largest concerns in their line in Brown county and are noted for the integrity of their business methods. The partners in the enterprise are Carl F. W. Meier and Otto A. Schroeder, both of whom are natives of Germany and both of whom learned their trade through efficient training in their native country. They have the true German love of flowers and an intelligent knowledge of their care and cultivation, and they have made their enterprise successful and prosperous during the thirteen years of their association. The senior member is Carl F. W. Meier, who was born in

Greifswald, Pomerania, April 14, 1865, and is a son of Christopher and Frederika Meier. His father was a tailor and followed his trade in his native land. He came to America and settled in Green Bay, where he died in 1907, and he is buried in the Woodlawn cemetery, this city. His wife's death long preceded his and she is buried in her native country.

Carl Meier received his early education in the public schools of Germany, in which country he learned the florist's trade. He was engaged in this line of activity in his native country for eight years and attained remarkable success and recognition. In 1895. at a very large flower competition which was held in the city of Greifswald, Mr. Meier won first prize of the city, two bronze medals, two silver medals and four diplomas for superior flowers and exhibits, and also won as a prize a valuable clock. In 1896 he crossed the Atlantic to America and settled in Green Bay after having spent two years in work in a pulp mill at Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Immediately upon his arrival in this city he entered the florist business as an employe of Mr. Rheinke, with whom he remained for about two years. He then started in business for himself and succeeded rapidly until his florist shop is now the largest in Green Bay.

On October 9, 1887, Mr. Meier was united in marriage in Greifswald, Germany, to Miss Louise Schroeder, and they became the parents of two children. One died in infancy, and the other, Clara, is now married to Otto Schroeder, who is a partner in the business of his father-in-law. Mr. Meier is independent in politics and never allows his judgment to be biased by party lines. He holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is active in the affairs of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Equitable Fraternal Union. He has taken out his full naturalization papers as an American citizen and is a loyal supporter of the institutions of his adopted country. He resides with his daughter at 328 Pine street and is widely popular in the social circles of Green Bay. The business which he founded has grown and flourished to a remarkable extent. He has an expert knowledge of the care and cultivation of flowers and plants and has developed his business along scientific lines. In 1908 he took his son-in-law, Otto A. Schroeder, into the firm as junior partner, and the business is now operating under the name of Carl Meier & Company.

During the four years of his connection with the enterprise Mr. Schroeder has shown himself a capable and intelligent business man and one thoroughly acquainted with the details of horticulture and an intense lover of flowers and plants. He was born in Greifswald, Pomerania, German}-, April 11, 1880, and is a son of Carl and Caroline Schroeder, the former of whom is a florist in his native country. His mother is deceased and is buried at Berenhoff, Germany.

Mr. Schroeder was educated in the public schools of Germany and served his time as an apprentice in the florist's trade before coming to America. He arrived in this country in April, 1903, immediately after finishing his term of service in the German army and completing an extensive course of travel through several European countries. When he arrived in America he came at once to Green Bay and entered the employ of Mr.

Meier. He worked as a clerk for five years and was taken into partnership, in charge of the extensive greenhouses, which are located near Woodlawn cemetery. In this connection he is now working and has attained a remarkable degree of success.

On June 27, 1907, Mr. Schroeder was united in marriage to Miss Clara Meier, a daughter of his partner, and to that union three children were born, Elsa, Otto C. T. and Walter, all of whom are living with the parents in the family residence at 1530 south Webster street, Green Bay, where the green houses are located.

Mr. Schroeder, in connection with his partner, Carl Meier, is giving his energies and activities to the upbuilding of a flourishing business, and by his cultivation of flowers and plants, is adding every year beauty to the world.

The most prominent characteristic of A. B. Fontaine is his firm faith in the business future of Green Bay. He takes an active interest in municipal affairs and is in all respects a worthy man and a loyal citizen. He has the degree of LL. B., entitling him to practice law in the state of Wisconsin. For many years he did carry on a general law business and showed himself amply able to make his mark in this line of activity; but he is essentially a business man, a lover of the strife and conflict of the modern commercial world, and he gave up his law practice in 1910 to enter upon his present occupation as a manufacturer. He is now president of the Willow Grass Rug Company, with offices on A'elp avenue, and has occupied this position since the organization of the firm in 1910.

A. B. Fontaine was born in Green Bay, January 31, 1876. His parents were Benjamin and Desire Fontaine, the former a prominent hardware merchant in Green Bay for many years. He was one of the founders of the firm of Martin & Fontaine, which concern he carried on by himself until January, 1910, when his death occurred at the age of seventy-two years. During his life he was a widely popular and very prominent man. He served in the Wisconsin state legislature from 1880 until 1882 and always took an active interest in public affairs. Upon his death he left a widow and four children : Raphael, who succeeded to the hardware business which his father founded ; Octave, who married T. J. Martin, a general merchant in Escanaba, Michigan ; Albert J., now interested with his brother in the Willow Grass Rug Company ; and A. B., of this review.

The last named received his early education in the public schools of his native city and later entered high school, which he left at the age of sixteen years. He went into the offices of Ellis & Merrill, where he read law for a short time, afterward attending the University of Wisconsin, from which he was graduated with the degree of LL. B. in 1895. He returned immediately to Green Bay and entered upon the general practice of law in that city. His success was certain from the beginning. He had a good education, a knowledge of the law, a shrewd appreciation of values and a sound and discriminating judgment. These qualities were invaluable to him in his legal career and his clients increased in numbers as his reputation grew. However, Mr. Fontaine, although a brilliant lawyer, was more keenly interested in business life. He saw more opportunities and more rapid advancement in the commercial world and in 1910 he closed his law offices with the intention of entering upon a manufacturing career. His interest was aroused by the new method of making willow grass rugs. He determined to learn the process and set up a factory of his own. He soon mastered the details of the making of rugs from the waste products in marsh grass, built his factory and was soon in the midst of a rapidly growing business. The firm of which he is at the head now has a floor space of fifty-six thousand square feet. It has several large brick buildings equipped with all modern conveniences in factory furniture and with every new device on the market along the lines of up-to-date manufacture. The firm employs over two hundred and twenty people at all seasons and is growing with marvelous rapidity every year.

Mr. Fontaine was married on December 20, 1900, to Miss Mayme Brehme, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Brehme, the former a pioneer settler of Green Bay, now living in retirement in that city. Mr. Fontaine and his wife have one son, Berwyn, who lives with his parents in their beautiful home at 710 Hubbard street.

Mr. Fontaine is an active man and takes a keen interest in public affairs. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been chairman of the county committee for two terms. He acted as city attorney for four terms and is well known in political circles of Green Bay. He is prominent also in fraternal circles and is well known and active in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Fontaine brings to his business career the same qualities of shrewd judgment, coolness in an emergency and a discriminating knowledge of men which made him a distinguished and able lawyer. A man with the qualities which make success will be prosperous in any walk of life, and Mr. Fontaine's career is a conspicuous example of this truth.

Arthur Jorgensen

Arthur Jorgensen is a native of New Denmark and a son of a pioneer in the settlement of Brown county. He is one of the representative farmers of this district, cultivating a fine property of eighty-one acres along modern lines. He was born in the section where he now resides in 1870 and is a son of Hans and Elsia (Christenson ) Jorgensen. His father left his native country, Denmark, in the early '60s and settled immediately in Brown county. The country was then entirely covered with a thick growth of timber in which there was still an abundance of wild game. The father of our subject cleared his tract of land and cultivated the soil successfully until his death which occurred in 1893. His wife is still living and makes her home in New Denmark about four miles from the farm owned by the subject of this review.

Arthur Jorgensen was reared at home and was educated in the public schools of Brown county. In his childhood he aided his father in the work of the farm and thus early gained a valuable knowledge of practical methods of soil cultivation. When he grew to maturity he purchased the farm upon which he now resides and has gradually brought it from an undeveloped state to its present excellent condition. At the time of his purchase it was covered with stumps and brush which Mr. Jorgensen was obliged to clear before he could begin the work of development. Upon the property he erected barns and other necessary outbuildings and gradually by hard and persistent work made it a model agricultural enterprise.

Mr. Jorgensen was united in marriage to Miss Mary Rasmussen, a daughter of Nels P. Rasmussen, and they have three children : Ervin, who is eleven years of age ; Mildred, aged eight ; and Harold, aged four. The family belong to the Danish Lutheran church. Mr. Jorgensen is independent in his political views and while not active as an office seeker is intelligently interested in the welfare and progress of his native section. He has many friends in New Denmark, most of whom have known him since childhood and he has gained their respect and esteem by reason of a useful and worth v life.

James P. Hansen

James P. Hansen owns an excellent farm of eighty-two acres in New Denmark and has brought it to a productive and highly developed state by intelligent care and labor. He is one of the many sturdy sons of Denmark who are doing valuable work in soil cultivation in this section and his individual activities are a useful and worthy factor in the general progress. He was born in Denmark in 1873, and is a son of Peter and Sophia Hansen, natives of that country. His parents remained in Denmark, where the father passed away in 1905, while the mother is still residing in her native section.

James P. Hansen was reared at home and received his education in the public schools of Denmark. When he was twenty years of age he came to America, settling in Green Bay, where for some time he was employed by Judge Hastings. By strict economy he saved from his wages a sufficient sum to purchase his present farm of eighty-two acres which he has cultivated and developed since that time. Fine improvements, new barns and outbuildings, fenced fields and abundant harvests are evidences of his unremitting and intelligent work and make his property one of the finest in this section of Brown county.

Mr. Hansen was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jorgensen, and they became the parents of five children, James, Lillie, Floyd, Reuben, and May. The family are members of the Danish Lutheran church.

Mr. Hansen gives his allegiance to the republican party but has never been active as an office seeker, although he takes an interest in all matters of a public nature. He is entirely responsible for his own success, and has won for himself a place of prominence among his adopted countrymen, who respect him for his upright and straightforward methods of dealing and his unquestioned integrity.

John A. Snavely

John A. Snavely is at the head of one of the largest livery and transfer lines in Green Bay and has offices at 215 North Adams street since 191 1. He is one of the prominent citizens and active in commercial and fraternal circles. He was born in Green Bay, November 19, 1880, and his parents were George A. and Sarah Snavely. The former came to Green Bay in 1850 with his parents and has been one of the foremost citizens of the city for over a half century. John Snavely, the grandfather of our subject, was a lieutenant in the United States army during the Mexican war. His son George was born under a tent and came to Green Bay with his parents when he was only one year old. Here John Snavely bought the Bay City- House and conducted it for a short time, until his death, when his son was only fourteen months old. His wife soon married again, and George A. Snavely, the father of our subject, was taken from school and put to' work at the age of eight years. On account of dissensions in the family the little boy, then hardly more than a child, left his home and worked for his living in various capacities until he was sixteen years of age, when he went into the lumber woods around Green Bay and engaged in clearing timber. He later worked on the Sturgeon Bay canal, leaving this position to go to Lake Superior, where with his carefully saved money he built a hotel and was active in its management for three years. In 1875 ne returned to Green Bay and managed the Adams House for eight years. He gave up the hotel business in 1884 and bought an interest in the Green Bay Carriage Company, in which connection he remained for three years, when he sold out his holdings and formed a partnership with J. McComb in a livery business. In 1890 he again took up the management of the Adams House for a short time, selling out his interests to start the livery concern, of which his son is proprietor today. In conjunction with this he carried on a lumber business and hardware store for a short time. He was prominent in local affairs and held the position of alderman for some time and served several terms as supervisor. He is the father of five children by his first marriage: L. Charles, engaged in the paper business in Green Bay; Georgia A., who died March 30, 1911, formerly the wife of William Bent ; John A., of this review ; and two who died when young. George A., who is secretary of and treasurer of the West De Pere Steel Works, is the son of a second marriage contracted by Mr. Snavely.

Green Bay. He laid aside his books at the age of fourteen years and then spent one year in the grocery business. In October, 1896, our subject, when only sixteen years of age, took entire charge of the livery business which his father had previously purchased and continued at its head for eight years, at the end of which time W. A. Gaurke came into the business as a partner but remained in that connection only eighteen months, when George A. Snavely again entered into partnership with his son. From that time until 191 1 John Snavely was in business with his father along the same line. After five years this partnership was dissolved and John Snavely now carries on the growing livery and transfer business by himself. Ikhas been very successful and his upright business methods have brought him a constantly growing clientage.

Mr. Snavely was married in Green Bay, February 14, 1902, to Miss Mary Quatsoe, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Desire Ouatsoe, and they have two children, Nellie and George, both students in the public schools of Green Bay. The family reside at 418 Cherry street, in a pleasant home which John Snavely purchased some time ago.

John A. Snavelv gives his political affiliations to the republican party and is a stanch upholder of its principles, lie is serving at the present time as alderman from the second ward in his native city and has always taken an intelligent and practical interest in local affairs. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Modern Woodmen of America and the National Fraternal League. He belongs to the Green Bay Turn Yerein and is prominent in the affairs of the Green Bay Commercial Club. His faith is that of the Roman Catholic church and he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Snavely has many friends in his native city who are glad to acknowledge his growing success and his well deserved prosperity.

Otto Brendler

Otto Brendler is trainmaster of the Superior division of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway and is regarded as one of the most reliable railroad men in Green Bay, where he makes his headquarters. He has. been identified with this line of business all during his active career and has achieved success by reason of his unfaltering industry, his faithfulness and his detailed knowledge. He is a native son of Wisconsin, having been born in Merrimac, this state, in 1862. His parents were Michael and Elinora (Brendler) Brendler, the former for many years a leading hotelkeeper of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, whither he had removed a short time before the birth of our subject.

Otto Brendler attended the public schools of Cross Plains but his educational advantages were extremely limited. At an early age he laid aside his text-books and immediately became identified with railroad activities and in this line has risen through various positions to one of responsibility and importance. His railroad career began with his employment as helper to the railroad agent at Cross Plains. He was ambitious for further success in this field and in pursuance of this idea he studied telegraph)', showing an aptness and alertness of mind which gained him a position in the employ of the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company. He was appointed operator and held this position on the Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point division. During his identification with this branch of the service Mr. Brendler received well-earned commendation for his consistent and always accurate work. He was known as an operator who could be depended upon in an emergency, and his initiative and resource, although often called upon, were never found wanting. On May i, 1880, his work was recognized in the general offices of the company and he was called to Milwaukee to accept a position in the train dispatcher's office as assistant. His promotion was rapid and founded upon his undoubted qualities of energy, ability and general trustworthiness. On December 21, 1891, he was appointed chief despatcher of the Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point division of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad and on April 1, seven years later, was promoted to the position of trainmaster on the Superior division. He is now acting in this capacity and has his headquarters at Green Bay, where he has many friends in business and social circles.

In 1898 Mr. Brendler was united in marriage in Milwaukee to Miss Elizabeth Minsterman, of that city, and they reside in a comfortable and commodious home at No. 326 South Quincy avenue, Green Bay. Mr. Brendler is one of the veterans in the service of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. He has been in their employ since his boyhood and has advanced to his present position by reason of his long-continued and faithful service. He is widely and favorably known in his chosen field of activity, where he is judged by what he has accomplished and by the force and energy which he brings to the performance of his duties.

Hon. Frank B. Desnoyers

The city of Green Bay has been noted for many years for the quality and attainments of the men who have been its mayors at various periods in its municipal existence. Political life is peculiar in that honest men are not always the most prominent ones and the city which can boast of a long line of honorable and worthy public officials is indeed fortunate. Hon. Frank B. Desnoyers has been prominent in political affairs in this city for a number of years, is an ex-mayor and has held the position of county treasurer of Brown county since January, 1008. He is a native of Green Bay, where his birth occurred on the 7th of August, 1859. His parents were Francis N. and Louise A. ( Beard) Desnoyers. His father, a native of Michigan, came to this city from Detroit in 1850 and carried on a general mercantile business here until his death in 1868. In addition thereto he was active in the real-estate business and built a number of important buildings in Green Bay. In 1865 he erected what is known as "Uncle Frank" block and ten stores on Washington street. His wife survived him until 1894, and they were buried side by side in Allouez cemetery. He was a republican and prominent in local politics, serving several times as alderman, and had the distinction of being the second mayor of Green Bay, and a member of the state legislature. On the mother's side the family is an old Pennsylvania one and was prominent in this country. During the Civil war several of its members were soldiers in the Federal army during the entire four years of the conflict. The father of Mrs. Louise A. Desnoyers was Captain Thomas Heard. United States Army, and she was a niece of the late Judge Henry S. Beard of Green Bay. Another uncle was Henry Carey of the publishing house of Lea & Carey, a prominent man and writer, who wrote several books on political economy. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Desnoyers Marie L., Elizabeth and Frank B. The paternal branch of the family is of French extraction, but has been in this country for many generations.

Frank B. Desnoyers received his early education in the public schools of Green Bay and was graduated from the local high school at the age of eighteen years. He removed immediately to Milwaukee and engaged for eight months in the mercantile business in that city, returning at the expiration of that period to Green Bay. Here he entered upon the gentlemens furnishing goods business, abandoning this later for real estate, which line of activity he still follows and he is at present engaged in looking after the family estate. Politically he is a republican and ever an active factor in local affairs. The weight of his political influence is always on the side of right and good government and he has gained a reputation in this city for honesty and fair dealing in the line of activity in which these qualities are too seldom found. He served for three terms, 1896, 97 and 98, as mayor of the city and was a member of the city council for four years, 1891, 92, 93 and 94, two years of which he was chairman of the finance committee. He was second mayor of greater Green Bay. In 1908 Mr. Desnoyers was elected to the important office of county treasurer and that he has made himself well worthy of the confidence his constituents placed in him is evident by the fact that he was reelected in 1910 and is now ably filling that office.

In 1882 Mr. Desnoyers was married in this city to Miss Lelia E. Lindsley, a native of Green Bay and a daughter of Myron P. and Frances (Ingalls) Lindsley, the former of whom came to Brown county from Lockport, New York, and became a pioneer real-estate agent and a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which organization he held the office of state lecturer for a number of years. He served in the capacity of county clerk for some time and died in 1881. He also was mayor of Green Bay. His wife survived him until 1907 and they are buried in adjoining graves in the Woodlawn cemetery, where to his memory a monument has recently been erected by his fellow members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Desnoyers and his wife are the parents of four children: Frank L., who is city editor of the Green Bay Gazette; Marie E.. the wife of Edgar J. McEachron, a superintendent of the Fuller- Johnson Manufacturing Company of this city; Harry B., clerk in the employ of the Pittsburg & Ohio Mining Company; and Philip P., a gradu- ate of the Green Bay high school. The family residence at 315 South Monroe street is a popular and hospitable home, in which the many friends of Frank B. Desnoyers and his family are always welcome. He is prominent in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is a devoted member of St. Willebrod's Catholic church in this city. His religious faith is a working force in his life, influencing his actions and dominating his career and has given to a man naturally public-spirited and worthy, the added qualities of a true Christian gentleman.

Joseph F. Novitski

Prominently known in educational circles in Wisconsin is Professor Joseph F. Novitski, superintendent of schools of Brown county, to which position he was elected in the spring of 1909. He is a young man imbued with the spirit of progress, and his interest in public education is deep and sincere. He is accordingly continually studying out new methods which will work for the benefit of the schools, and his labors in this direction have been resultant. He was born in the town of Eaton, Brown county, Wisconsin, July 10, 1884, and is a son of Anton and Emilia Novitski. The father came from Poland in 1882, and in April of 1884 brought his family to the new world. Here he has followed the occupation of farming, and both he and his wife still reside on the old homestead in the town of Eaton.

While spending his youthful days under the parental roof Joseph F. Novitski attended the district school near by, spending three years there. He afterward entered the State Normal School at Oshkosh, in which he remained for seven and a half months. He displayed special aptitude in his studies, closely applying himself to the mastery of the branches which he pursued, and at the end of that time he passed the county examination for teachers. He then secured the school in which he had formerly been a pupil, and successfully conducted it for two years, after which he returned to the State Normal School, where he remained for two years, at the end of which time he was engaged by the school board of joint district No. 6, towns of Humboldt and Preble, to organize a state graded school, of which he became principal for one year. He was then offered a much larger salary to become a principal of the state graded school of district No. 1, Forestville, Door county, Wisconsin, which position he accepted, but before the end of the year he became a candidate for the office of county superintendent. He entered the race at the eleventh hour as a "dark horse." secured the required number of signatures for nomination papers and filed them on the day the nominations were closed. That he was popular with the people, and that they had confidence in his ability was evidenced by the fact that without long preliminary campaigning or canvassing he carried two thousand, four hundred seventy-two votes against one thousand, one hundred eighty-four cast for John F. Evraets, and in the spring of 191 1 he was reelected without opposition, a fact which indicates clearly that his work during his first term was entirely satisfactory, and that the schools showed progress in methods adopted and in work accomplished. He is a member of the Wisconsin County Superintendents' Association ; the Wisconsin Teachers' Association ; the Northeastern Wisconsin Teachers' Association ; and the Brown County Teachers' Association, of which he has been president for one year. He is recognized everywhere as an able educator, one whose work shows continuous progress in reaching out toward high ideals.

On June 22, 1910, Mr. Novitski was united in marriage to Miss Margaret R. Ennis, a daughter of John and Margaret Ennis, the former a railroad employe and an old resident of Green Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Novitski have two daughters, Catherine and Eleanor, who are the light and life of the household at 402 South Broadway.

Mr. Novitski holds membership with the Catholic Order of Foresters and with the Knights of Columbus. He has worked his way upward in spite of difficulties and obstacles which would have utterly discouraged many a man of less resolute spirit. He was taught by his parents to read Polish when he was four years of age, and as soon as he had mastered the language he read every book and paper that he could obtain. He entered the public school at the age of seven years, and his comprehensive and accurate knowledge of the Polish language enabled him to master the English more readily. His parents could not send him to school regularly for they needed his services in developing the farm, so that when he reached the age of eighteen years he had attended school for only about six hundred days, or three school years. During that time, however, he studied at home at everv available opportunity and acquired sufficient knowledge to enter higher institutions of learning. The summer before he entered normal school he worked in a sawmill to earn enough money to pay his own way through school, and after studying for seven and a half months he resolved to teach for two years unti he had again saved up a sum sufficient to enable him to continue his studies at the normal school. Thus overcoming all difficulties he steadily progressed, and since assuming the office of county superintendent of schools he has done much advance work in connection with the school system in Brown county, introducing many improvements that have kept the schools on a par with the best to be found in the state.

Frank Boeder

Frank Boeder has for many years been closely associated with the agricultural development of Morrison township, where he owns eighty-eight acres of land which he devotes to general farming.

Mr. Boeder was born in Germany in 1852, which was his boyhood home, but in his early youth he resolved to come to America and establish a home. Borrowing the necessary money from his father in 1872, he took passage for the United States, with Wisconsin as his destination. Friendless and unfamiliar with the customs of the country his first years in America were fraught with trials and hardships. He had to take practically any employment he could find and accept any wage, having received only thirty dollars for his first year's work. He first located in Washington county, coming from there to Brown, where he has ever since made his home. From childhood he had been trained in habits of thrift and diligence and by the exercise of these qualities he ultimately saved enough money to buy his present farm. It was covered with brush and timber when he took possession of it, but during the intervening years the entire tract has been cleared and brought to a high state of productivity. Substantially constructed modern buildings have taken the place of the crude structures he first put up, and various other improvements have been added from time to time until it is now one of the prosperous farms of the county. When Mr. Boeder first came' to Morrison township, there were but few roads and a trip to Manitowoc, the nearest trading post at that time, involved considerable traveling, as it was necessary to drive around the hills and seek fordable places in crossing the streams, as there were no bridges. It was the day of ox teams and that laborious farming which prevailed prior to the advent of modern machinery and farming implements, and tasks which under present conditions can be performed in a few hours then consumed days. Pioneering as it was then known not only required great physical fortitude to withstand the many hardships and privations but the courage and resolution to patiently endure the innumerable discouragements and failures which in many instances followed one after another in rapid succession. Mr. Boeder had his full share of such experiences but he persisted in his purpose, overcoming obstacles as they arose until he had his farm established on a paying basis, and is now enjoying a good measure of success in the pursuit of his business.

Barney Lemke

Barney Lemke engages in general farming and stock-raising in Mornson township, where he owns a hundred and twenty acres of well improved and highly cultivated land. He is a native of Brown county, his birth having occurred in the township where he now resides in 1872, and a son of Tohn and Lena (Schultz) Lemke. well known farming people of this community.

The entire life of Barney Lemke has been passed in the immediate vicinity of his present home. He was reared in very much the same manner as other country lads, receiving his education in the local schools and early directing his energies along agricultural lines. After leaving school he gave his undivided attention to the cultivation of the home place with which he assisted his father until his marriage. Immediately after this event he came to his present farm, which was presented to him by his father. It is one of the most attractive properties in the township, including a comfortable residence, and all of the other buildings are new and of modern construction. Everything about the place is well kept, and presents an appearance of thrift and prosperity. Mr. Lemke, who has cleared a portion

The family attend the Lutheran church, in which the parents hold membership. Mr. Lemke gives his political support to the republican party and takes an active interest in local affairs. Having passed his entire life in this community he is well known and has many friends, being regarded as a worthy representative of an honored pioneer family.

Eben Roger Minahan

The name of Minahan has been for many years well known and widely popular in different circles in Green Bay. Representatives of the name have been prominent in the civic life of this section for many years. One of the largest office buildings in this city is the result of the enterprise and energy of one of the family and the name has always been connected with every movement looking toward municipal advancement and improvement. Eben Roger Minahan is a worthy representative of his family in this city. He is a son of Robert Emmet and Nellie Minahan, the former a prominent physician and surgeon of Green Bay and mayor of the city for two terms. The birth of Eben Roger Minahan occurred in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. January 26, 1882. He received his early education in the grammar schools of that city, was graduated from the East high school of Green Bay in 1899, took his degree of Bachelor of Letters from the University of Wisconsin in 1903, and that of Bachelor of Laws from the same institution two years later. He began the practice of his profession in the fall of 1905, in partnership with his uncle, Victor I. Minahan, an attorney at Green Bay. They became associated under the firm name of Minahan & Minahan and are still operating under this title. Eben R. Minahan is regarded as one of the rising professional men in this county. He has shown an aptitude for the law, capacity for close study and a thorough mastery of the different phases of his profession which have lifted him out of the ranks of ordinary lawyers. He is absolutely independent along political lines. He pins his faith to men, regardless of party, and takes an intelligent interest in public affairs. He is a member of Green Bay Lodge, No. 259, B. P. O. E., and has always been prominent in that organization.

Mr. Minahan was married in this city, January 29, 1909, to Miss Jessie Copp, a daughter of William Henry and Minnie Copp. Mrs. Minahan's father died in 1883 leaving behind him a record of honorable service during the entire period of the Civil war. having enlisted from Maine in 1861, continuing his connection with his regiment until 1865. He fought under Meade at Gettysburg. . Two of his brothers were also in the Federal army during the war and one died in prison. The early ancestors of the family came from Copp's Hill. Boston, Massachusetts. William