Clark County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1918 (part 12 of 18)

Charles Morgan Horton, who resides on a good homestead in Section 19, Levis Township, has been an inhabitant of Clark County for the last thirty-five years, and has assisted in its agricultural development. He is also a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Chenango County, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1838, son of Andrew and Anna (Finch) Horton, the parents being of English and Scotch ancestry, respectively. Andrew Horton was born on a farm in Green County, N. Y., and his wife on a farm near Binghamton, that state. The latter died when Charles was 6 years old, leaving, besides him, three other children - Susan, Lawrence and John. The father subseauently contracted a second marriage with Anna Bunson. Charles resided at home until reaching the age of 18, during which time he obtained some schooling, and when he left home it was not to go far away, for he remained in that section until he was 28 or 29 years of age, except for the time spent in military service. Enlisting in 1862, in Company A, 161st New York Volunteers, he was mustered in at Elmira, N. Y., his regiment being sent south to Washington for general inspection. His service lasted three years, during which time he took part in the fighting about Charleston, S. C., and was present when that city surrendered. It was there that he was mustered out, after which he returned to Elmira, N. Y., and from there went to Watkins, in the same state, where he engaged in farming. On July 28, 1867, Mr. Horton was married at Bordette, N. Y., to Olive Marian Depue, whose family name is now spelled "Depew," and who was born in Steuben County, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1849, on the farm of her parents, William and Narina (Walling) Depeu. Both parents were natives of Chenango County, the father, William, being a cousin of the famous Chauncy Depew. The Depues were of French Huguenot ancestry, William being a son of Abram, who was a soldier in the War of 1812. The Walling family was of old Colonial stock. William Depue and wife reared nine children: Emily, Lavina, Stephen, Irvin, Olive, Josephine, Fannie A., Hulda and one that died when four days old, who was a twin of Irvin. After their marriage, Charles M. Horton and wife resided for about a year in Bordette and then went to a place called Peach Orchard, on the shores of Lake Seneca, where he worked on a farm. He then removed to Steuben County, where he bought a farm in Woodhull, in company with a brother-inlaw, Irvin Depue. It consisted of eighty acres, and they resided on it for about a year, after which they sold and rented a farm in Camron Township. In 1880, Mr. Horton came with him family to Merrilan, Wis., and from there to Clark County in the spring of 1882, locating at Dell's Dam. He then got a homestead of 160 acres in Section 20, Levis Township, it being so thickly covered with timber that the sunshine could hardly filter through. There was no road to the place, nor any buildings on it. It was on the first of December that he arrived, bringing with him a span of horses, a cow and his household goods, and that winter, 1880-1881, he helped to build the railroad to Neillsville from Merrilan, living at Merrilan. In the following summer he worked at Trow's mill at Merrilan. In the meanwhile he had built a log house on his farm, 20 by 30 feet in size, with three rooms below, his wife occupying it with their three children - William Andrew, Victor Hugo and Emily Susan. The dates of birth of these children were: William A., July 16, 1872; Victor H., March 1, 1875; Emily, June 19, 1879. Another child, Melville, was born Feb. 15, 1884. Mr, Horton used both Neillsville and Merrilan as his markets. For a few years he worked in the woods at logging and on the drive on Black River. In time, with the help of his sons, he succeeded in clearing the farm, and also bought forty acres more land in Section 19, disposing of the old homestead in Section 20. The year after they came to the place the schoolhouse was built in Section 8, William and Victor Horton being the only scholars the first winter. Prayer meeting was often held in their log house in early days, Mr. Horton helping to build both the church and schoolhouse. He also helped in the construction of the road past his farm. His wife served as school clerk for a number of years. Mr. Horton has long since attained prosperity and is now able to enjoy the fruits of his former hard work. He and his family are well known and respected, and he is a man of influence in the community in which he resides.

Victor H. Horton, one of the leading citizens of Levis Township, is a good example of what can be accomplished by pluck and perseverance in spite of initial discouragements. The architect of his own fortunes, aided by a clever and devoted wife, he has risen from a condition of poverty to one of comfortable prosperity, surmounting many difficulties. He was born in Steuben County, N. Y., March 1, 1875, son of Charles M. Horton, elsewhere mentioned in this volume, and accompanied his parents to Clark County in 1882. His education was acquired in the district and public schools, including the Neillsville high school; and when not engaged in his studies, he was generally making himself useful on the farm, though his boyhood days were not destitute of amusement and innocent recreation. When older and stronger he became connected with the lumber industry, working as logger and driver during the appropriate seasons, in the summer continuing to work on farms. In 1896, having attained his majority, he began an independent career as a farmer, having obtained some wild timber land in Section 20, Levin Township. On that tract he built a small frame house, 16 by 24 feet, in which, having married in that year, he began domestic life. There he and his wife lived for thirteen years, working hard, but gradually making progress, until a severe misfortune overtook them, a fire destroping all their possessions - house, barns, sheep and hogs. As there was no insurance, they suffered a total loss. There was but one thing to do, however, and Mr. and Mrs. Horton, without wasting much time in lamentations, set to work with undaunted courage and renewed energy to retrieve their fortunes. For one year they rented a place, and then, in the following year they came to their present location, where Mr. Hotron erected a fine eleven-room residence, two stories in height, with a 16 by 24 foot cellar. He also put up new barns and outbuildings. The farm consists of two tracts of eighty acres each, one being located in Section 20 and the other in Section 30, the land, when they took it, being a tamarack swamp. By hiring a large ditching machine at a cost of over $600, they ditched the land so that it is today well drained and fertile, producing abundant crops. They have worked together to the same end, and now have one of the best farms of 160 acres to be found in the community. Mr. Horton is also a stockholder in the Farmers Co-operative Elevator at Neillsville. He and his wife were married May 27, 1896, her name before marriage being Addie Bramen. She was born in Clayton Township, Crawford County, Wis., July 31, 1877, daughter of Amos and Nancy Bramen. Being given a good education, she became a school teacher, following that occupation with credit for two years in her native township. The domestic circle of Mr. and Mrs. Horton has been enlarged by the birth of two children: Vivian N., born July 15, 1897, and Clyde K., born Nov. 3, 1901, both of whom are residing at home. Mr. Horton formerly served eight years as road commissioner of his district, and for the past nine years has been assessor of Levis Township, an office in which he has manifested his fairness and good judgment. He belongs to the camp of Woodmen of the World at Neillsville, and to the Odd Fellows' Lodge of that city. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church, and occupy a high social standing, ;

William A. Horton, who is engaged in the dairy business in Levis Township, was born in Woodhull, Steuben County, N. Y., July 16, 1872, son of Charles M. and Olive M. (Depue) Horton. Hs parents came to Clark County in 1882. He attended the district school and was subsequently graduated at the Neillsville high school, after which for four terms he followed the occupation of a teacher near Neillsville. He then engaged in contracting and building, traveling from place to place, and working in North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, but for the greater part of the time in the Dakotas. In 1892, Mr. Horton enlisted in Company A, Third Regiment, Wisconsin National Guards, as a private, and after serving three years re-enlisted in 1895. He again enlisted after the Spanish- American war, and while in Aberdeen, S. D., served one year as sergeant of Company L, Second Regiment, 8S. D. N. G. He was married in Clark County June 17, 1896, to Winnie M. Raether, who was born in Pine Valley Township, Clark County, Dec, 31, 1877, daughter of Frank E. and Rosette (Monroe) Raether. She died Oct. 21, 1899, leaving one child, Gretchen M., born Feb. 8, 1899, at Watertown, S. D., and Mr. Horton subsequently married for his second wife, Aug. 19, 1912, Emma A, Phillips, born in Vernon County, Wis., March 27, 1883. Mr. Horton engaged in the dairy business in Levis Township in 1915, and is conducting it successfully and with profitable results.

Carl G. Spaete, who is engaged in general farming and dairying in Washburn Township, was born in Schlasinn, Germany, Jan. 20, 1892. His father, Gustave, was a blacksmith in the village of Maliers, near Breslow, who came to this country alone, although married, locating in Milwaukee, where three months later his family came. After staying there six weeks they came to Clark County, where Gustave Spaete rented eighty acres of wild land in Section 30, Grant Township. Two years later he bought forty acres of wild land in Washburn Township, where he now lives, having increased the size of his farm by the purchase of two more tracts of forty acres each. Carl G. Spaete acquired his education in the district school at Carlisle Corners. He worked out a little and also on the home farm, and when 18 years old purchased eighty acres of wild land in Section 7, Washburn Township, which he is now clearing in winter. His mother, before her marriage, was Louise Kranz, her parents, Ernest and Louise Kranz. being farming people who came to this country from Germany in 1892. Carl G. Spaete has one sister, Louise, now the wife of Joseph Horeled, a farmer of Washburn Township.

John Machel, a thriving farmer of Washburn Township, is an example of what may be accomplished by industry and determination without any extraneous advantages. His career is one well worth narrating, as it is one that should prove an inspiration to any young man starting out in life without other aid than a sound body and good brain. Mr. Machel was born in Warsof, Russian-Poland, June 24, 1856, his parents being Christian and Rosalia Machel, farming people, who lived and died in their native land. They had a large family of ten children - Gottlieb, Christiana, Mary, Caroline, Susan, John, Andrew, Anna, Louise and Julia. Andrew was the first of the family to emigrate to the United States, after him came Anna, then John, and later, Julia. Anna and Julia reside in Canada, and Andrew in Oklahoma, John Machel had no chance to acquire a broad education, but acquired a knowledge of the German, Polish and Russ languages, to which he has later added English, so is a linquist of more than ordinary acquire- ments. He grew up on the farm in Poland and was there married to Louise Wagert, continuing to reside near Warsof until 1892, when, having resolved to seek a wider field of opportunity, he set out for the United States, accompanied by his wife and four children - Rudolph, Albert, Adolph and Robert. Arriving in Chicago, Mr. Machel worked there at whatever he could find to do, not being able to get any very profitable work, however. In the hard times under the Cleveland administration he and his family came to Clark County, locating on eighty acres of land in Section 24, Washburn Township, afterwards buying eighty acres more in Section 13. His prospects at the time were not encouraging, for he had no money, no team, and not even a cow, his only asset, aside from his strong arms, a determined spirit, and a good wife, being a large family, whose value to him, however, as a factor in success, lay chiefly in the future. The first dwelling of the family was a tent, in which they lived until he could build a log house by his own labor. He grubbed in his first crops of potatoes, beans and other garden stuff. It was in July, 1892, when he and his family arrived, the season being well advanced, and it was a year before he got his first cow. It was three years before he got one horse and a year and a half more before he was able to get another to make a team. Of course, during the earliest period he was obliged to work away from home to support his family, and found employment on the railroad, sending home money for them to buy another cow. The first year he used a grub hoe, six or seven inches wide, to harrow his land, some of it being spaded. But though he and his family suffered many hardships, they enjoyed the blessing of good health, none of them ever being sick. In time he got his place cleared, and in the meanwhile conditions improved and the family became more prosperous. His sons, too, grew up and were able to render assistance on the farm. He now has twenty-seven head of fine Holstein cattle, and has erected a basement barn, with cement floor, 36 by 60 feet in size, a silo, 12 by 26 feet, and a neat and substantial pressed-brick residence of ten rooms, each room having a closet, a convenience which every housewife will appreciate. Mr. Machel is not only doing an excellent business as a farmer, but is also a member of the Shortville Creamery and a stockholder in the cheese factory. In addition to his cattle, in which he takes a justifiable pride, he keeps excellent horses and other good stock. He took a leading part in the building of the Union Church, being its wealthiest member, and contributing liberally to the expense. All his children have also done well, having been trained in habits of industry and frugality by their parents. In addition to the four sons, already mentioned, who were born in Poland, he and his wife had two others, William and Nathaniel, who were born in this country. They have also five daughters: Gusta, Amelia, Lydia, Amanda, who is a school teacher, and Tabita. The son, Adolph, is a member of the Farmers Co-operative Elevator and Lumber Company, of Neillsville. Such is the record of Mr. Machel and his family, one well worthy of consideration, as it illustrates in a striking manner the value of self-help, without which success can rarely, if ever, be obtained. Mr. Machel has moved to Section 33, Grant Township.

Dorr A. Neff, proprietor of a good farm in Levis Township, was born in Lake Mill Township, Jefferson County, Wis., June 18, 1851, son of Albertus and Mary (Babcock) Neff. The father was a native of Cortland County, N. Y., and was a farmer, He and his family came to Wisconsin, locating first in Jefferson County, whence they came to Clark County in the fall of 1868. The journey was made by train to Sparta, and then by stage through Black River Falls to Neillsville, where they arrived with nothing but a few dollars in cash. Their family at this time consisted of three children, besides the father, namely: Dorr A., Addie and Angie. They got a yoke of cattle, building a log stable, and also had a cow. The mother had died in Jefferson County when the subject of this sketch was 9 years old, and Albertus Neff married for his second wife, Isabelle Short. She died in 1902, and Albertus passing away in 1901, at the age of 78 years, in Clark County. He had continued to make his home on the farm, a part of which he had cleared. In the fall of 1868, Dorr A. Neff, then 18 years old, began working in the woods as a "'swamper" for A. W. Clark. In March of the following year he bought a tract of forty acres in Section 1, Levis Township, there being an old log house on the place, and the trees cut on seven acres. A road had been laid out and partly cut over. Here his father and stepmother, with the children, took up their residence, and he cleared a little more of the land, after which he went to work for old Dr. French on Jack Creek, to prepare for running logs. Later, he worked in the woods for A, Jones French, the doctor's brother, and in the following spring was engaged in the drive on Wedges' Creek. He then resumed the work of clearing his farm, but the next winter worked for Anson Green, on Poplar River. After again working on his farm, he was employed the succeeding winter by J. W. Wilson in logging on Cunningham Creek. Each summer he spent on his farm, his next winter's employment being on the East Fork of Black River. For six or seven years he was foreman for T. M. Schranton. In July of the first summer that he spent on his farm he had bought forty acres more in the same section of Levis Township, which tract also was covered with timber, His farm is now well cleared and has been still further increased in size, as he has since bought two other forty-acre tracts, making a total of 160 acres. His present residence is a frame dwelling of eight rooms, the original log house, which stood in front of it, having had one room only. During the early years Mr. Neff raised sheep, but now keeps cows and devotes his attention to dairying, raising graded Holstein cattle. He aided in getting roads cut through the township, and has performed other useful service, having been at various times a member and chairman of the Levis Township board, and having also held the office of treasurer. For nearly thirty years he has also served on the district school board, and his sister, Addie, who is now Mrs. C. C. Holliday, of Minneapolis, was at one time for two terms county school superintendent. Mr. Neff is a member of the Equitable Fraternity Union. A Republican in politics, he has taken part in county conventions and for many years has been prominent in the local councils of his party. Mr. Neff has also taken an active part in promoting real estate interests in the county, being instrumental in 1904 in bringing the Cook & Buchanan

Real Estate Company of Lake Mills to this section, and they have since done useful work in the county. The second season after Mr. Neff settled in Levis Township a school district was formed here, with his assistance, and a small log schoolhouse built, the first teacher being Lydia Irley. She later married J. L. Gates, former head of the Gates Land Company, of Neillsville. Dorr A. Neff was married, in 1878, to Agnes Carter, who was born in Jefferson County, daughter of Edward and Mary Carter, who settled in Washburn Township, Clark County, where both died. Mr. Carter was for a number of years prominent in the affairs of that township. Mrs. Neff died in 1902, at the age of 43 years, leaving four children - Alberta, Gladys, Lola and Charles. Alberta, who married Walter Proctor, now resides in Portland, she has two children, Louise and William. Gladys lives on the home farm with her father. Lola, who is the wife of Hugh Campbell, lives in Cincinnati, she has two children, Agnes and Bruce. Charles resides on the home farm. He married Elvira Hemp, Oct. 11, 1917. All the three daughters taught school in Clark Pounty, while Gladys is now teaching music.

Ole M. Johnson, a representative farmer of Worden Township, was born in Grundy County, Ill, Dec. 4, 1866. His father's name was Erick, and his mother's, in maidenhood, Tena Michaelson. The parents emigrated from Norway to Illinois in the late forties of the last century, the father serving in the Civil War in the 36th Volunteer Infantry, his service lasting fifteen months. He was injured in the war, but lived to the age of 66 years, dying Dec. 12, 1893. His wife died in July, 1912, at the age of 83. Their family numbered thirteen children, only four of whom are now living - Oscar, who is now in South Dakota; Ole M., of Worden Township, Clark County; Erick, who lives in Stanley, and Christ, a resident of Grundy County, Ill. Ole M. Johnson left home at the age of 20 years and went to South Dakota, where he spent three years. He then returned home and remained there until he was 28, at which time he came to Clark County, Wis., and bought his present place, then a tract of wild land of eighty acres. Later, he bought forty acres more of wild land, the two tracts constituting his present farm, As he had to begin in pioneer fashion, he first built a log house or cabin, which was his residence until 1898, at which time he erected his present house, enlarging and improving it in 1913. His first barn was also of logs. His present barn was built in 1913, and measures 36 by 80 feet, with concrete wall and floors, having room for forty head of stock. He has also a horse barn and other buildings. Mr. Johnson raises graded Holstein cattle, milking twenty cows, and also raises some hogs. His principal crops are hay, corn and oats, and he has also raised sugar beets, tobacco and potatoes. In 1908 he built a conerete silo of ninety-ton capacity. For a number of years he has served as school director, and he is known as a reliable citizen who can be depended upon to support any practical project for the benefit of the general community. Mr. Johnson was married April 16, 1892, to Susan Thorson, who was born in Illinois, Sept. 17, 1872, daughter of Thor and Susan (Ryen) Thorson, her parents being natives of Norway. The father, a farmer by occupation, died Dec. 25, 1894, and was survived by his wife, whose death took place at Mr. Johnson's home, March 18, 1916. They had had ten children, only six of whom are now living, four of the survivors residing in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of six children, who were born as follows: Edith, Sept. 21, 1894; Annie, Oct. 18, 1896; Mabel, March 14, 1897; Cora, Oct. 14, 1900; Orneil, July 2, 1906, and Thora, April 26, 1909. Edith was married, March 28, 1914, to Christ Lucken, and resides in Worden Township. She has one child, Audry, who was born Feb. 3, 1915.

Charles Augustus Raether, who died in Levis Township in 1891 at the age of 63 years, was in his day a well-known and respected citizen of that township, in which he settled at an early day, becoming a pioneer farmer, He was born in Potsdam, Germany, and was there married June 16, 1850, to Augusta Rohnig. She was born July 16, 1828, in Berlin and died March 17, 1894, He and his bride immediately left Germany for the United States, the journey being practically a wedding trip for them, and landed in this country after a seven weeks' voyage in a sailing vessel. They located first in Milwaukee, where Mr. Raether followed the tailor's trade, which he had learned in Germany. A few years later he and his family removed to Dodge County, having then four children - Louisa, Bertha (who died at the age of 1 year, in Milwaukee), Frank and Albert - and there he worked at the carpenter's trade, remaining four or five years. During that time two other children were born - Otto and Barney. Mr. Raether and his family next removed to Waukesha County, where he followed his trade, remaining until 1878, when they came to Clark County, stopping first at Neillsville, After looking over the prospect he took up farming in Section 2, Levis Township, securing 180 acres of partly improved land which he started to improve, and on which he resided until his death, Sept. 11, 1891. During the Civil War period he was a carpenter and bridge builder. His religious faith was that of the German Lutheran Church. In addition to the six children already mentioned, he and his wife had five others, who were born in Waukesha County; Gusta, Frances, Edward, Emelia and Ida.

Frank Emil Raether, who is engaged in general farming and stock raising in Section 20, Levis Township, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 21, 1855, son of Charles Augustus and Augusta (Rohnig) Raether, who had come to the United States from Germany in 1850. He attended school in Dodge County, Wis., where his parents had settled after removing from Milwaukee, but after a year's schooling there, went to Waukesha County, where he finished his literary education. After that he took up the carpenter's trade and in 1876 came to Neillsville, Clark County, being still unmarried. It was on May Ist that he reached Neillsville, having driven in from Hatfield, there being then no railroad, and here he took up any ordinary work that he could find to do, For ten winters he worked in the woods and was on the drive nine springs. He had rented a farm and in the intervals between his other work, engaged in agriculture. In 1883 he moved to Neillsville, where he bought a house and followed the carpenter's trade for twenty-two years, Then he again took up farming, first renting a place in York township and afterwards buying his present farm in Section 20, in company with his son, Scott Hugh. This was about

1904. The farm contained 200 acres, and was partly improved, among the improvements being an old house and log barn. Since then he and his son have built a good residence and a basement barn, 70 by 36 feet in size. They raise Durham cattle and engage in general farming. During his career as a carpenter, while residing in Neillsville, Mr. Raether helped to build many of the most important buildings in that place and the vicinity. He and his son are both members of the Woodmen's camp in Neillsville. Frank E. Raether was married Oct. 24, 1876, to Roselette Monroe, of Waushara County, Wis. She was born in Allegheny County, N. Y., Mar, 22, 1855, daughter of Maxson and Elizabeth (Ball) Monroe, Her father, who was born in New York State, Feb. 12, 1828, drove through Clark County at an early day and was at Milwaukee when there was only one house there, which was used as a hotel. He had come from New York State, driving to Richford, Waushara County, Wis., with his wife and four children, Rozell, Rozetta, Rosellen and Roselette. A child named Rosabell was born in Wisconsin. My. Monroe spent the rest of his life in Waushara County as a farmer, and died Jan. 26, 1905. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ball Monroe, was born April 26, 1828, and died Mar, 26, 1887, Mr. and Mrs. Raether have had two children: Scott Hugh and Winnie May. Scott Hugh, who was born in Washburn Township, Clark County, July 20, 1883, married Ellen Anderson, a native of Illinois, and daughter of August Anderson, now a resident of Dewhurst Township, this county. He and his wife have had four children, one of whom, named Forest, died at the age of two years. The survivors are Verna, Vivia, Velda and Clarence. Winnie May Raether, who is now deceased, was born in Pine Valley Township, Dec. 31, 1877, and was the wife of William Horton, of Levis Township.

Horace W. Gibbs, proprietor of a flourishing farm of 280 acres in Sections 14-22 and 23, Worden Township, is a native of Michigan, having been born in Allegan County, Dec. 11, 1858, a son of Comfort B. and Abigail (Ball) Gibbs. The parents were from New York State, the father coming west when a young man. When he first settled in Allegan County, Mich., he was engaged in the lumber business as a jobber, but for the most part of his life he was a farmer. He died in 1910 at the age of 82 years. He had been a widower for about eight years, his wife having died in 1900, at the age of 66. Of their seven children, four are now living: Horace W., subject of this sketch; Julia P., residing in Michigan; Albert, of Park Falls, Wis., and Frank, who resides in Worden, Wis. Horace W. Gibbs followed the blacksmith's trade for eighteen years, beginning at the age of 21. He then went into the hardware business at Coloma, Waushara County, conducting a store for two years and for the four succeeding years was engaged in farming in that county. Then going to Plainfield, he resided there two years, conducting the Mitchell Hotel. In 1906 Mr. Gibbs came to Clark County and bought his present farm, of which he has cleared about eighty acres. In 1917 he built a barn, 38 by 128 feet, with stone basement and concrete floor, with room for 100 head of cattle, and he is now figuring on the construction of sheep sheds, having a herd of Shropshire sheep numbering 100 head of ewes. He is also a feeder and shipper of cattle, raising graded Durhams. Mr. Gibbs is a Republican in politics and has held local office in other places and before coming to Clark County. He was married in October, 1897, to Erstena Yonkey, who was born in Marquette County, Wis., May 1, 1856, daughter of John and Susan Kencil Her parents, who were Germans, are no longer living. Since buying his present farm, Mr. Gibbs has made good progress, and is doing a prosperous business, which is increasing yearly, He and his wife have made many friends in this vicinity.

Charles B. Travis, justice of the peace at Humbird, Mentor Township, . of which place he has long been one of the leading citizens, was born in Chanango County, New York, Feb. 18, 1836, son of Benjamin and Margaret J. (Vernosdol) Travis, who were natives of the same state. The father, Benjamin, died at the early age of 22 years, when the subject of this sketch was only 6 months old. His wife survived him twenty years, dying Nov. 3, 1856, at the age of 40, Charles B. Travis was reared by his paternal grandparents and was 10 years old when he arrived with them, June 1, 1846, in Madison, Wis. There he resided until 1856, in which year he first came to Clark County. As a speculation he bought eighty acres of land near Humbird, but did not live on it. He had learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a number of years. In 1864 he enlisted in the United States Volunteer Service, as carpenter, and did guard duty, also taking part in the battle of Nashville, Tenn. He was honorably discharged in 1865, For several years Mr. Travis taught school in Clark County, and for eight years he was clerk in the store of Cross & Freeman at Humbird. Later he engaged in the furniture business here, conducting a store for eighteen years. In 1884 he was appointed postmaster at Humbird and served as such for nine years under his old boyhood chum, Hon. W. F. Vilas, then Postmaster General. For the last thirty years he has been agent for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. In 1884 he was appointed Notary Public. During his active career Mr, Travis acquired a considerable amount of property at Humbird, but is now living practically retired. As early as 1868 he was elected justice of the peace, which office he has held up to the present time, and during that period he has married about eighty couples, many of them being of the second generation. He served as deputy sheriff one year, 1869, and was also for two years clerk of the Mentor Township Board. Mr. Travis was first married, Oct. 4, 1866, to Josephine Niles, who was born in Willington, Tolland County, Conn., April 21, 1839. She died Dec. 1, 1904, after thirty-eight years of happy married life. She was for many years a school teacher and al one time was principal of a ward school at Madison, Wis. She also served fifteen years as treasurer of the school board of Mentor Township. On Feb. 21, 1906, Mr. Travis married, secondly, Harriet E, Terrell, who was born near Devil's Lake, Wis., Aug. 29, 1859, daughter of George and Frances (Sperry) Terrell. Her father died in January, 1903, and her mother, April 16, 1913. Mr. Travis has always taken a warm interest in the progress and development of the community in which he has spent so many years of his life and has identified himself closely with its interests. He is a man who has made many friends and few, if any, enemies, and has had a useful and honorable career.

Frank H. Schmidt, who is operating a farm of 124 acres in Section 1, Worden Township, was born in Calumet County, Wis., Dec. 31, 1887. His parents were Louis and Hattie (Vandehey) Schmidt, the father being a native of Germany and the mother of Wisconsin. The former is still living on the home farm in Calumet County. He and his wife had twelve children, of whom ten are now living: Christina, John, Henry, Bernard, Louis, Jeanette, Lena, Josephine, Clara, and Frank. Frank H. Schmidt, after he became industrially active, spent three winters in lumber camps and in the summer worked on farms. On Nov. 17, 1910, he came to Clark County, buying eighty acres of land in Section 31, Withee Township. Three years later he sold that tract and bought his present place, which was improved when he bought it. He has cleared up several acres of the land and in 1913 built a silo of 100 tons capacity. His barn has room for forty-five head of stock. He is raising Holstein cattle, having a full-blooded bull and milking twenty cows. He also raises hogs and horses. Mr. Schmidt is a member of the Catholic Church and of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, at Holland, Wis. Mr. Schmidt was married May 21, 1912, to Alma Fischer, daughter of Fred W. and Lizzie (Peters) Fischer, who reside a mile south of the Schmidt farm. He and his wife have two children: Raymond, born May 4, 1913, and Dorothy, born Mar, 15, 1916.

Cady D. Fowler was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, Mar. 3, 1859, son of Oliver and Julia (Sweet) Fowler, his parents also being natives of Ohio, The year 1867 saw the advent of the family in Clark County, Wis., they driving here from Milwaukee with an ox team, which Oliver Fowler used in breaking and clearing his farm of eighty acres in Mentor Township. In this work he made good progress and in course of time became prosperous. He was also a prominent mover in local affairs, at different times holding township office. He finally sold his farm and moved to Humbird, where he died in 1910, at the age of 77 years. His wife died at the age of 71. Their children were: Alice, Frances, Cady, Cora, Ellis, Orlia and Chauncey. Of these children the only survivor is Cady D. With the exception of a few years spent in railroad work, Cady D. Fowler stayed on the farm with his father until reaching the age of 23 years, when he began farming in Jackson County, Wis. In 1892 he entered the employ of the N. C. Foster Lumber Company at Fairchild, and was with them there until 1895, when he became manager of their plant at Eleva, Trempealeau County, Wis. In 1906 he came to Humbird as the manager of their plant here, which position he has since retained through the subsequent changes of ownership, it being now the Midland Lumber & Coal Company. He is also president of and a stockholder in the First State Bank of Humbird. He belongs to the local camp of Modern Woodmen of America, and is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being trustee and superintendent of the Sunday school, which latter position he has held for a number of years. Mr. Fowler was married, Feb. 4, 1883, to Mary E. Staves, who was born in Kingston, Wis., Jan. 30, 1865, daughter of William and Ellen (Stallard) Staves, her mother being a sister of John T. Stallard. Both parents are now dead. The father was a farmer who came to Jackson County, Wis., in 1867, homesteading a tract of land and developing a farm, on which he died in 1885. His wife then moved to Humbird, where her death occurred in 1911. Their children were: William, Alice, Mary E., George T. and Ella L. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have three children: Alice E., who teaches in the Humbird high school and resides at home; William O., who graduated from the University of Wisconsin, in 1912, resides in Chicago, where he holds a position with the Western Electric Co. On May 9, 1917, he married Mabel Kenney, of Chicago; and Dudley O., who resides at Boone, Iowa. He is manager of the F. W. Woolworth store in that city. He graduated from Lawrence College in 1914, and was married to Gladys Crump, of Lake Mills, Wis., July 7, 1915.

Andrew Samuelson, who is engaged in farming in Section 6, Worden Township, was born in Esterdale, Norway, Sept. 25, 1862. His father's name was Samuel Olson, and his mother's, before marriage, Annie Hanson. There were three sons in the family, Ole, Samuel and Andrew. the two latter being twins. In 1880 Ole came to the United States, being followed by Andrew in 1882. The latter found work in a factory at St. Croix, Wis., where he remained for three years. In 1885 he and his brother Samuel, came to Clark County and bought land, Sam securing eighty acres in Section 31, Thorp Township, and Andrew, a tract of the same size in Section 6, Worden Township, lying just across the road from that of his brother. Both tracts were wild. Building a log cabin the brothers led a bachelor's life for five years, during that time being engaged in clearing their farms, Sam naming his Poplar Grove Farm, and Andrew bestowing the name of Maple Ridge Farm upon his own. The latter has now sixty-five acres cleared and Samuel has seventy. In 1911 Andrew built his present residence and his brother Sam resides with him. Andrew was the first to build a silo, which he did in 1913, Sam building his in 1916. They are operating their farms separately, Sam raising mixed stock. Andrew raises Guernsey cattle, starting five years ago with six cows. He now owns a full blooded bull, and milks twenty-two cows. He has thirteen acres of his land planted with corn and ten acres with oats, and also grows potatoes. In 1917 he built a new barn, 36 by 86 feet in size, with stone basement and conerete floor, provided with forty cattle stalls, two box stalls and three horse stalls. The hay mow will hold about 150 tons, Andrew Samuelson was married, in August, 1910, to Mrs. Annie Erickson, who was born in Norway, in 1873, and whose maiden name was Anderson. By her first husband she had two children: Thorville and Birger, the latter being now deceased. Mr. Samuelson and wife have one child, Arthur, who was born April 7, 1912. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Henry Vanderloop, proprietor of Pleasant Hill Farm in Worden Township, was born in Calumet County, Wis., April 24, 1868, son of William and Cornelia (Jacobs) Vanderloop. The parents were born and married in Holland, coming to the United States in 1861. They settled in Calumet County, where William bought a tract of Government land, where he farmed until a few years before his death, in 1902, at the age of 76 years. He was a prominent man in his township, taking an active part in local affairs. His wife died in 1910 at the age of 87. Their children - seven in number - were Minnie, now residing in Calumet County; Bardelia, of Brown County; and Nellie, Arnold, of Outagamie County, Wis.; Henry, Annie and Anton, all of whom live in Calumet County, except Henry. Henry Vanderloop came to Clark County in 1898 and bought the eighty acres of land that constitutes his present farm, but which was then wild and without improvements. These he has since made himself and has been very thorough in what he has undertaken. His present house was completed in 1902 and is a commodious and comfortable residence. In the year previous he built a barn 38 by 80 feet in size, ground dimensions, and 18 feet high, with room for thirty head of cattle and horses. His cattle are graded animals of the Durham breed, his horses being of the Percheron stock. He milks sixteen cows and raises hay, corn, oats and other crops. His farming operations have been conducted with energy and good judgment and his financial condition has improved from years until he has taken rank among the substantial citizens of Worden Township. Aside from his immediate farm interests, Mr. Vanderloop was secretary for two years and treasurer of the West Worden Dairy Company and holds the same offices in the West Worden Telephone Company. In 1906 he was elected a member of the Worden Township board, serving until 1908, and in 1915 he was again elected to the board, of which he is still a member. He belongs to the Equitable Fraternity Union Lodge at Stanley, and is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Vanderloop was married Oct. 4, 1892, to Mary Huls, who was born in Calumet County, Wis., daughter of Henry and Catherine (Ziebing) Huls, the parents being natives of Holland. Mr. Huls, who was a farmer, was born in 1828, and died in April, 1908. His wife survived him only a few months, passing away June 30, the same year, her age also being 73 years. They had nine children: Lida, who was born in Holland; Johanna, William, John, Morris, George, Barney, Mary and Henrietta. All were born in Holland except Mary and Henrietta, Johanna and William are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderloop have had a large family numbering twelve children, whose names, with dates of birth, are as follows: Cora H., July 13, 1893; Elizabeth, Sept. 20, 1894; Hattie B., Feb. 22, 1896; William, May 21, 1897; Harry M., July 22, 1898; Minnie M., Aug. 2, 1899; Matilda J., June 5, 1902; Agnes, Aug. 30, 1904; Sylvester, Oct. 15, 1906; Henrietta, Aug, 3, 1908; Rosa, Noy. 24, 1912, and Wilfred, Feb, 11, 1915. Of these children three are now deceased: Hattie, who died June 15, 1896, when less than 4 months old; William, who died Aug. 31, 1897, at the age of 3 months and 10 days, and Harry M., who died Oct. 2, 1898, at the age of 2 months and 11 days. Mr. Vanderloop has made remarkable progress since coming to Clark County. After buying and paying for his farm he was without funds, but he now has one of the best farms in Worden Township, with a good standing at the bank. This good showing is due to his enterprise and unremitting industry, backed by a thorough knowledge of the business in which he is engaged. He takes a warm interest in every project for the good of the community at large and can always be depended upon to support a worthy cause.

Mr. And Mrs, Robert Horel

Robert Horel, an early settler in Mentor Township, now deceased, was in his day a well known and highly respected citizen, He was born in England, Feb. 13, 1823, son of Isaac and Betsey (Morgan) Horel, his parents also being natives of that country. There were eight children in their family, all of whom have now passed away, except a son named Isaac, who is living in Humbird, Clark County. Robert Horel came to the United States with his parents in 1834, when about 11 years of age. They settled near Syracuse, N. Y., where the father died. The mother, with her family, subsequently removed to Merton, Waukesha County, Wis. At this time Robert was the main support of the family. Securing a farm, they made their home there until 1856, in which year they set out for Clark County with an ox team and on arriving here located on a quarter section of land three miles northwest of Humbird, it costing them $1.25 an acre, The land, of course, was wild and to reach it they had to cut a road through the timber. Their first dwelling here was a tent, but as soon as possible a log cabin was put up, in which they made their home. Here the mother died in 1871. Robert Horel resided on that farm for some thirty-six years, or until his death, which occurred Mar. 25, 1892. During that timve he developed it into a good piece of agricultural property, clearing the land and erecting substantial buildings. He was a man of sterling character, regarded as a good neighbor and a reliable and patriotic citizen. One of his brothers served in the Civil War. Mr. Horel was married, April 3, 1865, to Rosana Dickey, who was born in the state of Maine, May 30, 1839, daughter of Robert and Mary (Paine) Dickey. Her father, born Nov. 11, 1806, died Nov. 20, 1862. Her mother was born July 24, 1812, and died Sept. 21, 1857. They had a family of nine children, three of whom are now living; Rosana, who married Robert Horel; Alphonso, of Ashland, Ore., and John, who lives in Florida. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Horel were: Robert M., born Jan. 28, 1867, now residing in Humbird; Bessie, born Aug. 30, 1869, who died Feb. 22, 1876, when in her seventh year; Josephine, born Jan. 24, 1874, who resides in Abbotsford, Clark County, and George H., born May 2, 1877, and now a resident of Humbird. Robert, who married Mary Holman, is now a widower, and has one daughter, Theo, who was born Dee. 5, 1891, and is now Mrs. William Finnegan, living at Lewiston, Cal. She has two children, Velma and Robert. Josephine is the wife of Louis Horn and has five children: Robert, born Nov, 138, 1895 (died Sept. 4, 1901); Alfred O., born Noy. 16, 1896; Ralph D., born June 11, 1898; Dorothy, born June 7, 1899, and Vivian, born June 2, 1908, George, who has always spelled his name Horrell, was married Nov. 30, 1900, to Carrie Colburn, who was born at Melrose, Wis., Mar. 8, 1879, daughter of Nelson and Nancy (Rathborn) Colburn, Her father was born Nov. 30, 1835, and was a miller in early life, In 1883 he bought a farm in Mentor Township, and operated it until 1901, when he retired to Humbird, where he died April 5, 1906. He took an active part in the affairs of the community and at one time was a member of the Mentor Township board. He was also a member of the Masonic Order. His wife, who was born Aug. 16, 1840, is now living in Humbird. There were six children in their family; Norman I., James E., Lilly E., Frank, Cullen A. and Carrie. George

Horrell and wife are also the parents of six children, who were born as follows: Miles Colburn, July 3, 1893 (died Jan. 25, 1897); George Robert, Feb. 23, 1905; Wilma M., Nov. 20, 1907 ; Kathleen M., Mar. 6, 1908; Muriel, Jan. 11, 1910, and Ruth M., May 5, 1915. Mrs. George Horel had five uncles in the Civil War, and Mrs. Robert Horel had four brothers who also fought for the Union in that momentous struggle. The latter resides in Humbird.

Otto W. Freimund, proprietor of the Brezzy Hill Cheese Factory, in Section 14, Worden Township, is a native of Wisconsin, having been born at Steven's Point, May 2, 1886. He is a son of Christ and Caroline (Rehm) Freimund, the father having formerly been in the livery business in that locality, but being now in the saloon business at Elkhart Lake. Otto W. Freimund, at the age of 16 years, began to learn the cheese-maker's trade at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., after which for a short time he was engaged in the same line of industry at Plymouth, Wis. In March, 1909, Mr. Freimund and Theresa Ida Heinig were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rey. Mr. Beisser of the German Reformed Church, at Plymouth, Wis. Mrs. Freimund, who was born Sept. 30, 1887, at Cleveland, Wis., is a daughter of Louis and Ida (Artiz) Heinig. Her father, owner of a knitting mill at Cleveland, is now located at Plymouth, Wis. In 1914 Mr. Freimund came to Clark County, where he entered the employ of the Thorp Dairy Company, with which he remained for two years. At the end of that time he decided to engage in business for himself and accordingly bought the factory and business he is now operating. Being a thoroughly competent man in his line of industry, and with good business ability, he is making progress and is already one of the prosperous citizens of his township. Mr. and Mrs. Freimund have one child, Glenweye Henry, who was born Jan, 11, 1913.

Mathew Noel, once a highly respected citizen of Pine Valley Township, engaged in agricultural pursuits, but now deceased, was a native of Germany, and was the youngest member of a family that included three sons. The two older boys came first to the United States, locating in Chicago. Mathew, then a youth of 20 years, was also ambitions to make his own way in the world, and looking on this country as the land of opportunity, soon followed his brothers, whom he joined. The latter, however, advised him to go back to Germany, which he refused to do. It was not long before he found his way to Clark County, Wis., being one of the early arrivals, as this was some time in the fifth decade of the last century. Here he worked for several years in the lumber camps, but traveled about considerably, becoming widely known. Finally he located a tract of eighty acres in Section 25, Grant Township, all being wild land with no roads in the vicinity. On Jack Creek, Pine Valley Township, he bought forty acres on which stood a log house, which was the land on which he settled with his wife in 1870, His marriage had occurred June 16, that year, to Agnes Shigley, who was born on a farm in or near Delphi, Ind., Aug. 31, 1865, she being a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Cole) Shigley, and then their only child. Her father was a native of Ohio and her mother of Indiana, in which latter state they were married. When Agnes was a year and a half old they moved to Wisconsin, locating at Sylvian, Richland County, where six more children were born: Jefferson, George, Henry, Columbus, Alonzo and Arminda. There Mr, Shigley cleared a farm, which he later sold, moving to a farm at Unity, Wis., which was his last place of residence, as he died there in 1889 at the venerable age of 98 years. His wife lived to the age of 78. Mr. and Mrs. Noel, on their marriage, moved into the log house on Jack Creek, a dwelling that consisted of but one room, which served as parlor, drawing room, bed room and kitchen. Like other pioneer settlers, Mr. Noel used an ox team on his farm, but could make but slow progress at first. When they procured a cow the second year, the occasion was one of rejoicing, as the event marked another milestone on the highway to success. Both worked in the fields clearing the land and they often walked to Neillsville for supplies. They soon doubled the size of their farm by buying forty acres adjoining, on which they later built the frame house of ten rooms that has since been the farm residence, The rest of their history was one of continued labor for many years and gradual progress to a condition of comfortable prosperity. The farm was cleared, good buildings erected, improved appliances introduced as they became available, and Mr. Noel took place among the well-to-do citizens of his township. He served on the school board of the old Ross Eddy district and was one of those who helped to build the Catholic Church at Neillsville, of which he was a member. In his death, which took place July 17, 1904, Pine Valley Township lost a good and reliable citizen. His wife is still living and resides on the homestead with her son Leonard, its present proprietor. Their children were: Mary, Leonard, Margaret, Lizzie, Clara, Windel, Mathew, Jr., Bird, John, George and Alice. Four of these - Mary, Margaret, Lizzie and Clara - are now deceased. Windel lives in Texas, Bird at Richland Center, Wis.; John in Madison, Wis., and George in North Dakota.

Leonard Noel, who is engaged in operating the old Noel farm on Jack Creek, Pine Valley Township, Section 25, was born on this homestead, Mar. 27, 1874, son of Mathew and Agnes (Shigley) Noel. The scene of his birth was the log house that then stood near the creek, which cuts across a corner of the farm. A memoir of his parents appears elsewhere in this volume. He acquired his education in the Ross Eddy school and subsequently assisted his father in clearing the land and developing the farm that he now owns, taking over the tract of eighty acres in 1904. Among his most notable improvements is a basement barn, 36 by 64 feet in size. Mr. Noel raises Holstein cattle and Percheron horses with profitable results and is known as an enterprising and successful farmer. He is a member of Lodge No. 198, I. O. O. F., of Neillsville. He is unmarried.

Louis Backhaus, a thriving farmer, until lately residing in Worden Township, Clark County, who made big strides on the road to prosperity after coming to this county in 1887, was born in Sheboygan County, Wis.. Feb. 13, 1863, son of Christ and Minnie (Meichler) Backhaus. The mother of the subject of this sketch died in 1873, at the comparatively early age of 35 years, but Christ Backhaus is still living, being a resident of Kiel, Wis. He has been active in local affairs, holding office at various times and in politics is a Republican. He has been the father of fourteen children. Louis Backhaus arrived in Clark County, in November, 1887, when he bought 120 acres of land in Worden Township, of which tract oniy twelve acres were cleared. During his subsequent residence on it of nearly thirty years he increased the cleared area to 100 acres. His first residence on this farm was a log dwelling, but a more commodious and modern dwelling was erected by him in 1901. In 1904 he built a barn, 42 by 88 feet in size, with room for fifty head of cattle and twelve horses. He raised Guernsey cattle, having a full-blooded, registered bull, and milking twenty cows. He also raised Chester-White hogs, and grew corn, hay, oats, barley and potatoes. In 1914 Mr. Backhaus built a stave silo with stone foundation, measuring 14 by 29% feet, and having a capacity of eighty-eight tons. He took an interested part in local affairs, having served three terms on the local school board. On Sept. 11, 1917, Mr. Backhaus sold his farm with all its appurtenances for $15,000, to Paul Hoffman, who came here from Indiana, and he and his wife moved to Kiel, Wis., Oct. 20. He is a member of the Farmers' National Equity Society and of the Lutheran Reformed Church, Mr. Backhaus was married June 19, 1888, to Mary Hansan, who was born in Holstein, Germany, daughter of Wilheim and Catherine (Yess) Hansan. She came to America with her parents in 1883, the family residing at Hayton, Wis., for four years, whence they removed to Clark County. Her father died April 9, 1916, but his wife is still residing on their farm in Worden Township.

Vernon P. Barager, a partner in the firm of A. L. and V. P. Barager, publishers of the Owen Enterprise, of Owen, Wis., was born in Cadott, Chippewa County, Wis., Nov. 21, 1891, son of James and Annie (Prichard) Barager. He comes of journalistic stock, as the father was a newspaper man during his entire business life, owning and editing the Washburn Itemizer, Cadott Blade, Medford Sentinel and Republican and Withee Sentinel, all Wisconsin papers, and all of which he founded. His last work was in connection with the Withee Sentinel, of which he was editor at the time of his death, in May, 1903. James Barager was an able journalist, winning a high reputation in his chosen field of labor. He was a Republican in politics and in 1893 was a candidate for the General Assembly, but was defeated by one vote. He was affiliated fraternally with the Masons and Woodmen of the World. Vernon P. Barager finished his schooling at Withee in 1910, and then took up newspaper work on the Withee Sentinel, then edited by his mother, who had taken up the work on her husband's death. Becoming her business partner, they continued the publication of the Sentinel until July, 1912. Then they sold that paper and subsequently bought the Owen Enterprise, of F. J. Sherry, who had been its publisher for four years. Since then, under the active management of Mr. Barager, the circulation of the paper has more than doubled. It is a Republican organ, Mr. Barager giving his allegiance to the same political party as his father, and fills an important place in the community, being found in most of the households in Owen and the vicinity. Mr. Barager's younger brother, Miles, born Aug. 30, 1899, is employed on the paper. His elder brother, Irving, who was born Sept. 22, 1890, is a druggist in Eau

Mr. And Mrs. Liberato Cardarelli

Claire, Wis., the three brothers completing the family circle. Vernon P. Barager was married, June 16, 1915, to Maude Raymond, daughter of Paul and Anna (Connorty) Raymond. Her father was for a number of years engaged in the lumber business in Owen. He and his wife are both deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Barager have one child, James Raymond, who was born May 24, 1916. Mr. Barager is a member of the Odd Fellows' Lodge, in Owen. As already indicated, he is a man of good business ability and since coming to Owen has made numerous friends.

Liberato Cardarelli, proprietor of Crystal Spring Farm, of 154 acres, in Section 33, Pine Valley Township, was born in Gilolona, Italy, May 28, 1858, a son of John and Pasqua Cardarelli, the mother's family name being Garberilia. The parents were farmers by occupation. The father died at a good age, leaving his wife and one son, Liberato. The latter had a good schooling and learned farming in his native land. In 1879, being a single man, 21 years old, he set out for the United States, landing at New York in June, after a four weeks' voyage in a steamer. He spent his first Fourth of July in New York City, but soon after went to Denver, Colorado, finding employment in the mines at South Park, that state, where he remained a year. He then returned east as far as Youngstown, Ohio, where until 1881 he worked in the roliing mills. At the end of that time he returned to Colorado, traveling on the new railroad which ran through Gunnison. In July, 1882, he located in Madison, Wis., where he found employment, remaining until 1890. Then, having made up his mind to try farming, Mr, Cardarelli came to Clark County and bought 120 acres of land in Section 33, Pine Valley Township - the same tract that constitutes his present farm, There were no buildings on the place and the land was covered with pine stumps. In order to meet his expenses he was obliged to seek work in Neillsville, but worked on his farm as he found opportunity. He had been married in Madison to Mary Duschak, a native of Bohemia, who came with her brothers to Wisconsin, locating in Dane County, and they had one child, John. For his first residence, Mr. Cardarelli built a house 18 by 24 feet, of one story and a half, and about three years after he started he got some old horses and stock, which he has gradually replaced by better ones, until he now raises a good grade of each, and also good hogs. He has erected a substantial barn, 30 by 70 feet, a silo, 14 by 30, and has a nice looking residence. In addition to these immediate interests, Mr. Cardarelli is a shareholder in the Farmers' Co-operative Elevator and Lumber Company of Neillsville, the Co-operative Pine Valley Butter Company, and the Sidney Creamery. His prosperity has been self-achieved and has only been gained by long years of hard work. He was road superintendent of his district for four or five years and served once as school treasurer. He and his wife have reared a family of nine children: John, now living in Minneapolis; Anna, wife of John Anthony, and a resident of Madison; Joseph, now a corporal in Company A, 128th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; Zenda, wife of Chester Cook of Neillsville; Michael, a soldier in the same company and regiment as his brother Joseph; Amelia, Louis, Vivian and Tony. The family are members of the Catholic Church, Mr. Cardarelli contributing to the cost of erecting the church in Neilisville.

Phillip J. Abler, who is doing a thriving business as proprietor of a general store in Owen, Clark County, is a man who has had an adventurous and romantic career. He was born in Fond du Lac County, Wis., June 20, 1869, son of John and Mary K. (Wagner) Abler, the father being a native of France and the mother of Germany. Both parents came to America when young, those of John Abler settling at Detroit. John's life was spent in farming until 1894, when he went to live at Mt. Calvary, Wis., where he died in November, 1914, at the age of 82 years. His wife had previously passed away in November, 1909, age 69. Their children were: Mathew, Kate and Henry, now residing in Mt. Calvary; Phillip, subject of this memoir; Barbara, who resides in Fond du Lac, and Anna, who is living in Chicago. Phillip J. Abler started out in life on his own account at the age of 18 years as telegraph operator in the employ of the Chicago & North Western Railway, and was thus occupied at various places for nine years, He then went on a prospecting trip to Nome, Alaska, shipping from Seattle on a sailing vessel, which in twenty-two days made "witch Harbor. There they were laid up on account of floating ice until the boat had made a return trip, after which they sailed to St. Michael. In the following spring, 1899, he sailed for Nome, which was his place of residence for eight years. During that time, besides prospecting for gold, he operated a store and a trading schooner, the "P. J. Abler," plying between Seattle, Wash., and various mining camps in Alaska. For three years he served as supercargo of the vessel, and during that time experienced several bad storms. He carried a number of hunting parties to the frozen north, suffering many hardships. At one time the vessel was caught in an ice flow and driven on the Beach at Good News Bay, being given up for lost, in which case the party would have faced the necessity of "mushing" 400 miles through the Alaskan wilderness ; but courage and good seamanship finally brought the vessel to port. From May 3 to Oct. 8 Mr. Abler sailed with his schooner on a scientific expedition in charge of Frank Kleinschmidt, returning to Seattle, Oct. 8, 19 - . On this trip the party made a collection of birds, mammals and game trophies for the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Pa. At his home in Owen Mr. Abler has a large collection of curios, including gold nuggets, that he acquired during his Alaskan experiences. In 1906 he returned to the States, spent one year in California, and then came to Wisconsin, establishing his present business in Owen in 1907. He has served as councilman on the village board for six years. Fraternally he is affiliated with Goldsmith Lodge, No. 794, K. of C., of Chippewa Falls, Wis. Mr. Abler was married, Sept. 9, 1907, to Christy M. Stollenwerk, who was born at Mt. Calvary, Wis., daughter of William and Margaret (Enders) Stollenwerk. Her father and mother were natives respectively of Germany and New York State, Mr. Stollenwerk coming to this country when young, and subsequently engaging in agriculture near the farm of John Abler in Marshfield Township, Fond du Lac County, Wis.

Fred Theiler, a thriving dairy farmer of Mentor Township, who is also largely interested in the cheese-making industry and other enterprises, was born in Switzerland, July 27, 1866, son of John and Mary (Theiler)

Fred Theiler

Theiler. The father was a farmer of Switzerland, who never came to America, but died in his native land in March, 1915, at the age of 84. Mr. Theiler's mother is still living in Switzerland, being now 83 years old. There were seven children in the family: John, now in Switzerland; Mary, wife of John Zimmerman, of Green County, Wis.; David, who is deceased; Fred, subject of this sketch; Elsie, who married Fred Theilkaes and resides in Switzerland; Rosa, wife of Jacob Blum, of Green County, Wis., and Mary Anna, wife of John Theilkaes and residing in Switzerland. Fred Theiler came to the United States at the age of 17 years, locating in Green County, Wis., where he learned and followed his trade of cheese-maker and farmer. In 1897 he moved to Clark County and purchased the farm in Section 29, Mentor Township, which he is now operating, and which contains 160 acres, adjoining the village of Humbird. The place is well improved, with modern house, a 36 by 70-foot barn, a silo 14 by 30 feet, and other buildings. He raises improved Berkshire hogs, Holstein cattle and Percheron horses, and is doing a good dairy business, milking twenty-five cows. He has also purchased a 160-acre farm in Mentor Township, which is conducted by his son Fred, as a dairy farm. Enterprising and progressive, Mr. Theiler has not confined his energies entirely to his farm, but is a stockholder in and manager of cheese factories at Humbird, Fairfield, Springbrook, Brookside and Hewittville. He is also a stockholder and director of the First State Bank of Humbird and the Humbird Auto Company. In 1900 he was elected to the town board of Mentor Township, becoming chairman in 1908, in which office he is still serving. His fraternal affiliations are with Camp No. 2430, M. W. A., of Humbird, and in the German Reformed Church, of which he is a member, he holds the office of trustee. Mr, Theiler was married, Nov. 20, 1890, to Elsie Zeller, who was born in Switzerland, May 26, 1868, daughter of Fred and Sophia Zeller. Her parents, who came to America in 1884, settling in Green County, Wis., are now deceased, the father, who was a cheese-maker, dying in 1911, at the age of 79, and the mother in 1901, at the age of 50 years. They had six children: Sophia, Emma, Louisa, Bertha, Elsie and Lena, the last mentioned being now deceased. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Theiler are five in number, their names and birth-dates being respectively as follows: Fred, Dec. 19, 1891; Lena, Dee. 25, 1892; Sophia, Feb. 9, 1894; William, Nov. 4, 1896, and Louisa, Dec. 10, 1897. Fred was married in 1914, to Anna Porath, and is a farmer in Clark County. Sophia, fromerly a school teacher, is now the wife of Irvin Colburn of Chicago.

Dell R. Richardson, a well known and successful merchant of Owen, Hixon Township, Clark County, was born in De Pere, Brown County, Wis., not far from Green Bay, Aug. 31, 1880, son of William and Anna (Cartier) Richardson, The parents were born and married in New York State, coming to Wisconsin in 1856. The father was born in 1846, and the mother in 1848. In 1881 they moved to Cadott, Chippewa County, where they are now living. William Richardson for a number of years was engaged in buying timber for the Clark Manufacturing Company of Cadott. He also served as assessor of that place, and of Seigel Township, Chippewa County, which latter position he still holds. Dell R. Richardson finished his studies in the high school of Cadott in 1898, and for the following nine years was clerk in a store there. In 1906 he became manager of the Owen Lumber Company's store at Owen, and remained in that position for six years. He then left the employ of that company to open a general store in Owen, and has built up a good business, being now a successful merchant and one of the leading citizens of that community. In 1913 he was elected village councilman. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and of Clover Belt Lodge, No. 165, K. of P. Mr. Richardson was married, June 15, 1904, to Georgie Chabot, who was born at Chippewa, Jan. 21, 1891, daughter of Ambrose and Mary Elizabeth Chabot. Her father was under-sheriff of Chippewa County, also filling other local offices there and until recently was engaged in business at Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are the parents of three children: Lawrence, born Noy. 21, 1906; Virginia, born Oct. 6, 1913, and Gerald, born Noy. 21, 1916.

Hiram Kayhart, an elderly resident of Dorchester, Wis., widely known and respected, was born in Morris County, New Jersey, April 26, 1841, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Demouth) Kayhart. The parents were natives of New Jersey. The father died in 1849 and the mother about 1890. They had six children, three of whom are now living: Margaret, now Mrs. James Harper, of Portland, Ore.; Hiram, of Dorchester, Wis., and Edward, of Sherman Township. It was in 1863 that Hiram Kayhart turned his back on the East and settled in Calumet County, Wis., where some eight or nine years of his life were passed. In 1872 he removed to Holton Township, Marathon County, this state, and homesteaded a tract of 160 acres of land, He had brought with him a team of oxen and these proved useful, and practically indispensable, in breaking and clearing his land. His first residence there was a log cabin, in which he made his home foreight years. For many years he was connected with the lumber business, a part of that time being spent working in the camps and some twenty-five years as a jobber. In time he developed his farm and became prosperous, also taking a prominent part in local affairs, serving on his township board, and also on the school board, being director and treasurer of the latter for twenty years. In 1904 Mr. Kayhart retired and took up his residence in Dorchester, Clark County, where he is now spending his declining years in comfort, enjoying the rewards of a long life of industry. After making his home here he was elected to the village council, being the first representative of Dorchester on the county board. He has always been a Republican in politics and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Kayhart was married, Sept. 4, 1864, to Harriet Mendel, who was born in Michigan, Jan. 29, 1847, daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Smith) Mendel, her parents being from New York State. The father, who was a farmer, left Michigan for Wisconsin in 18583, locating in Calumet County. He was born Mar. 9, 1816, and died Aug, 26, 1901. His wife, born June 8, 1820, died Mar. 21, 1887. Of their seven children three are now living: Elizabeth Dudley, who resides in California; Harriett, now Mrs. Kayhart, of Dorchester, and Jane Flower, who resides in Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Kayhart have four children, twenty-one grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The children are: Emma, wife of

Mr. And Mrs. Hiram Kayhart

Ed Collier, of Rusk County, Wis., who has seven children of her own; Alice, wife of George Harper, of Clark County, who has three children; Anetta, wife of Henry Froland, of Clark County, and the mother of four children; and John W., who married Ada Winchel, and has seven children. Hiram Kayhart, is a member of the Grand Army Post in Dorchester, having enlisted Oct. 2, 1861, in Company K, Seventh New Jersey Infantry, with which regiment he served in the Army of the Potomac, while it was under command of General Hooker. He was never captured or wounded, but was discharged on account of sickness, June 13, 1862. On Sept. 1, 1864, he enlisted again, this time in the 16th Wisconsin Infantry and, joining Sherman's army, took part in the March to the Sea, being honorably discharged June 2, 1865, after participating in the Grand Review at Washington.

Ferdinand Helm, a well known farmer of Lynn Township, of which he is also one of the more prominent citizens, was born in Washington County, Wis., Jan. 8, 1860, the scene of his birth being the log cabin of his parents, Ferdinand and Rosa (Nevroda) Helm. The latter were natives of Germany, but came separately to the United States and were married in Washington County, Wis. It was in the late thirties or early forties of the nineteenth century that Ferdinand Helm, Sr., came to this country, landing from a sailing vessel after a long and tedious voyage, it is said, of eighteen weeks. Coming west to Wisconsin he located at Milwaukee, which was then an insignificant hamlet situated in the midst of a tamarack swamp. There he worked at anything he could get to do. A few years later, in Washington County, he was married to Rosa Nevroda, who had come to America several years after him, and they located on a tract of forty acres of timber land in Township No. 10, where he built a log cabin with straw roof, sawing by hand the lumber for the floor. At first they used cows for draught purposes, putting in their first crops by hand and threshing with a flail. For transportation purposes Mr. Helm made a "jumper," to which he attached two wheels, thus making it into a sort of rude cart, and, harnessing his cows to this, used to drive to Milwaukee, a distance of forty miles through the woods, and taking four or five days for the trip. The advantages of this method of travel were obvious, as with a piece of bread in his pocket a dairy lunch was always obtainable; he had only to jump down and milk his team. Before perfecting this admirable arrangement, however, he had walked all the way, carrying supplies on his back, as the other settlers did to a large extent. In time he added to the size of his farm until he had 140 acres, also building a frame house and barn. He and his wife were members of the German Lutheran Church and in early days attended services in the home of his wife's parents, Charles and Rosena. Nevroda, who had moved to the same neighborhood. Ferdinand Helm, Sr., lived to the advanced age of 86 years, his death occurring November, 1915. His wife is still living at the age of 83 years. They had a family of fourteen children: Henry, William, August, Ferdinand, Jr., John, Gust, Hannah, Bertha, Gusta, Edward, Minnie, Helen, Christina and Lizzie. Nine of these children are still living. Ferdinand Helm, Jr., acquired his education in the log schoolhouse of his district and when old enough to begin industrial life, learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for sixteen or seventeen years, at first in Jackson and West Bend. His employment brought him in time to Clark County, the year 1879 witnessing his arrival in Neillsville, which he reached by stage from Marshfield, having walked to the latter place from Menasha, Though a mechanic for so many years, his thought now turned to the acquisition of land and it was not long before he acquired a tract covered with timber in Section 4, Lynn Township, buying it of old William Yorkston, whose father had obtained it in exchange for a barrel of flour. He then began the arduous life of a pioneer farmer, hiring an ox team at first until he could get one of his own, and gradually clearing his land from stumps until he had developed a good farm. This took many years to do, but the improvement was steady though slow. In time he bought another tract in Section 28, Lynn Township, which he has also developed. He built a frame house, and a barn 36 by 66 feet in size, and is now engaged in raising a good grade of stock. He is a member of the Farmers' Elevator Company at Chili and a stockholder in the First National Bank at Neillsville. For one year he served Lynn Township as assessor, Mr. Helm was married Sept. 16, 1889, to Laura Stemitzky, who was born in Nasonville, Wis., daughter of Ernest Stemitzky, who is now a resident of Lynn Township. He and his wife have had nine children - Charles, Bertha, Elda, Henry, Gertrude, Ardina, Louis, Elmer and Anita. Elmer died at the age of 14 months. Charles, who now resides at Forest Junction, married Emma Steinbach, and has one child, Clarence. Elda is the wife of Fred Bartz, of York Township, they have one child, lrene.

George Burke, banker and lawyer of Thorp, Wis., cashier of the Farmers Exchange Bank, was born in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wis., Oct. 16, 1853. His father was John Burke, who was born at Cork, Ireland, in 1801, came to Wisconsin when a young man, and after a number of years spent in farming, died at Thorp in 1893, John married Ellen McCarty, who was born at Kingston, Canada, in 1844, and who died at Thorp in 1891. They had seven children - George, to whom this memoir particularly relates ; Mary, wife of T. S. Murphy, of Gilman, Wis.; Edmund, now deceased; Elizabeth, wife of John Roth, of Thorp; Ella, wife of W. E. Poppe, of Thorp; Louisa, wife of E. L. Snyder, also of Thorp, and Pearl, who married A. Heagle, of Gilman, Wis. George Burke finished his schooling at Kingston, Wis., in.1872. He remained on his father's farm until April 1, 1882, at which time he came to Thorp. Here he first engaged in the hotel business, operating the Douglas House for ten or twelve years, and during this time he studied law, in the practice of which he has been engaged up to the present time, On the organization of the Farmers Exchange Bank, Sept. 15, 1913, he became its cashier, but soon after resigned that position to become postmaster of Thorp, being appointed by President Wilson. In 1915 he was again elected cashier of this bank and accepted the position, resigning as postmaster. He is also a stockholder and director in several local concerns, and is one of the prominent business men and citizen of Thorp. He has served several terms as village clerk and twenty years as a member of the school board, and is a member of the Modern Woodmen of

America and of the E. F. U. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Burke was married Noy, 21, 1888, to Altie Craig, who was born Dec. 25, 1870. She died June 9, 1916, having been the mother of six children - John, born Sept. 18, 1890; Margaret, now Mrs, Roy B. Piper, of Thorp; Lucille, who is engaged in teaching; Ruth, who is bookkeeper in the bank; Dorothy and Bernice, who reside at home with their father.

Gustof August Beilke, proprietor of a farm of seventy-two acres in Section 18, Lynn Township, was born in Germany Jan. 18, 1863, son of Charles and Johanna (Monsky) Beilke. He was one of a family of five children, the others being Charles, Anna, Alnina and Augusta. The parents passed their lives in their native land, the father dying when the subject of this sketch was 11 years old. The latter had little chance for schooling. He grew up as a farmer and at the age of 23 years set out for the United States. He had an uncle and two sisters already in Clark County, the uncle, August Croze, residing in Grant Township, Mr. Beilke left Germany July 4, 1886, and arrived in Clark County with $50 in cash. After working a month for John Reidel he went into the harvest fields, where he was employed for the rest of the season, the winter being spent in the lumber camps. He continued in these alternate occupations until he bought a place of fifty-two acres in Section 18, Lynn Township, making the purchase from his father-in-law, Gottlieb Hanke, whose daughter, Augusta, he had married. His residence was a log house containing two rooms and a buttery, and he also had a log barn. Later, he purchased eighty acres in Section 28, it consisting of wild land which he cleared in part, and which he sold in the winter of 1915-16. He also bought forty acres more in Lynn Township, which he later sold. He then bought eighty acres in Grant Township, which has since been taken by his son, Harry. Myr. Beilke also bought twenty acres adjoining the home place in Section 18, on the east, thus increasing the size of the farm to seventy-two acres. On this tract he has built a basement barn 36 by 62 feet in size, and a good residence of nine rooms, He raises a good grade of Holstein cattle, and as a farmer has been successful through enterprise and industry. He is a member of the Farmers Co-operative Elevator Company at Neillsville, and has always been interested in everything calculated to promote the moral or material benefit of the community in which he resides. A member of the German Lutheran Church, he has served as trustee of the same for the last fifteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Beilke have two children - Harry, who married Elsie Schaler, and Theodore, who is residing on the home farm.

Arne C. Olson, a well-known and respected resident of Mayville Township, of which he was a pioneer settler, was born in Norway, in which country he was married to Ellen Johnson. In August, 1871, he set sail for the United States, and on landing in this country lost no time in seeking a home in the Northwest. Arriving on the site of the present city of Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., Mr. Olson found employment in the lumber camps, and was thus engaged until April in the following year. In that year he was joined by his wife and son, Oluf, who had followed him to the United States. He then homesteaded eighty acres of land in Mayville Township, one mile north of where the village of Curtis now stands. The tract was wild, and the surrounding country equally so, and long years of hard labor lay before him ere he could hope to be the owner of a fertile farm. With nothing but his hands he grubbed in his first crops, having erected a log dwelling, and from that time on he labored assiduously in the work of home-building. The soil was good and in time his industry showed results. The cultivated area of his land increased, new buildings were erected, and Mr. Olson was no longer residing in a log cabin and living from hand to mouth, but had a good residence, substantial barns and outbuildings, and a bank account. There he still resides with his son, Otto, in a good brick house, with two large barns, and is one of the prominent citizens of his township, having served a number of times in public office. Born Feb. 4, 1843, he is now in his 75th year and, in spite of his many years of hard labor, is still well preserved and able to enjoy the good things of life, of which he has an abundance, His wife, who was born Jan. 1, 1845, died Jan. 15, 1904. In addition to the son, Oluf, who was born in Norway, seven others were born to them in Clark County, namely: John Louis, Anton Emil, Peter Moses, Morris Lauritz, Julius, Andrew Frederick and Otto 8. Mr. Olson is a member of the Lutheran Church, in the faith of which his children were brought up, and in which at various times he has held office.

Oluf Olson, a well-known and popular resident of Neillsville, where for several years he has been custodian of the Clark County Court House, was born in Norway Feb. 4, 1871, son of Arne C. and Ellen (Johnson) Olson. His parents settling in Mayville Township, Clark County, when it was a wilderness, he acquired his education in the district school, which stood in the middle of a wood, through which not infrequently roamed bears and wolves, so that his journeys to and from school were flavored to some extent with the spirit of adventure. During his early years after he was big enough he worked on his parents' farm, and when older began working in the woods at lumbering, in which occupation he continued during the winters for about fifteen years. At the end of that time he was united in marriage with Myrtle Tuttle, of Colby Township, who was born Oct. 31, 1875, daughter of F, M. and Barbara Ann (Shanks) Tuttle. Their wedding took place March 27, 1901, and for a year afterwards Mr. Olson worked in the sawmill at Medford. During the next two years he resided on his father's farm, and also served as township clerk and school director of the graded school of Curtis. He then moved to a farm in Marathon County, Wis., which he operated for three years, and then, returning to Clark County, took up his residence in the village of Abbotsford, being in the employ of the railroad company for a year and a half. At the end of that time he was appointed marshal of the village, and served in that position and as deputy sheriff for seven years. In 1914 he was appointed janitor of the court house at Neillsville, which position he has since filled very acceptably, taking pride in his work and keeping not only the building, but the surrounding grounds in the most perfect condition. He is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge No. 204, A. F, & A. M., and Medford Chapter R, A. M., No. 70; also of the Woodmen's camp at Neillsville. His religious affiliations are with the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a member and trustee. Mr. Olson and his wife have been the parents of a good sized family, numbering ten children, all of whom are living but one. The record of names, with dates of birth, is as follows: Ellen Margaret, April 22, 1902; Barbara Ann, Aug. 9, 1903; Robert Marion, April 23, 1905; Sarah Emma, Noy. 7, 1906; Gilbert Byron, Aug. 22, 1908; Fern Mabel, Oct. 17, 1910; Kenneth Arne, Jan. 9, 1913; Mildred May, Jan. 15, 1914; Oluf Thomas, June 22, 1916. The one deceased was Francis Marion, born Jan. 25, 1912, who died Jan. 27, two days after birth.

Martin Breseman, a well-known and popular citizen of Lynn Township, having a farm in Section 9, was born in Washington County, Wis., June 18, 1861, son of Phillip and Nettie (Close) Breseman, He obtained his schooling in Washington County, and was 19 years of age when he came with the family to Clark County, driving in from Marshfield. They settled in Fremont Township and Martin remained with his father, helping to clear the home farm until he started out for himself at the age of 22 years. Then for some years he worked in lumber camps and sawmills and on farms. While thus engaged he secured a farm on which he located later a tract of eighty acres in Section 9, Lynn Township, which is his present farm. The land was in primitive condition, being covered with timber and without buildings, and there was no road to the place. His first act was to build a log house 18 by 24 feet in size, with two rooms, which stood northeast of the present residence on the hill. He had married Louisa Wischulke, of Lynn Township, and he and his wife moved into this first dwelling. They had made a payment of $75 on the place, which practically exhausted their capital, and had nothing but their hands to depend on. So slow was their early progress that Mr. Breseman was unable to get an ox team for five or six years, and then it was a team that he had himself raised from calves. His first wagon was a jumper, but later he bought a second hand wagon. Previous to these acquisitions, however, he often carried supplies on his back, walking to and from Neillsville. When he and his wife started they had a cow and a few chickens, and later they procured one or two hogs. Being Lutherans in religious faith, they attended the church of that denomination in Grant Township, walking three miles on foot to attend the services. After obtaining his ox team, Mr. Breseman made better progress, and his history since has been one of ever increasing prosperity. His farm, consisting of 180 acres, is now well cleared. He has a frame house of nine rooms, and a barn 36 by 70 feet in size, with a silo 12 by 32 feet. He keeps good Durham cattle and raises full blooded hogs. As a good citizen interested in the welfare of the community in which he lives, he has served on the township board as supervisor and as a director on the school board. He and his wife have three children, all sons - John, Walter and Edward.

Clarence W. Chubb, an enterprising farmer of Lynn Township, residing in Section 10, is a man who has attained prosperity after many years of hard work and in spite of discouragements and misfortunes. He was born in Dodge County, Wis., June 25, 1854, his parents being O. P. and Lucy (Cobb) Chubb, O. P. Chubb was born in Vermont, and spent the first eleven years of his life among the hills and mountains of that state. His father, whose name was Newman Chubb, then came West with his family to Waukesha, Wis., which place was then known as Prairieville. The family was not a small one, as O. P. had six brothers and two sisters, namely: Osgood, David, Oliver, Charles, Colman, Sardine, Laura and Josephine. He lived at Prairieville until he was about 22 years old, and then he and his brother David took a homestead of 200 acres of wild land. This was about 1852, and at or near the same time he was united in marriage with Lucy Cobb, they beginning domestic life on the new homestead. She was born in Troy, N. Y., a daughter of George N. Cobb, a farmer who came with his family from Buffalo on a sailing vessel by way of the Great Lakes, settling in Summit Township, Waukesha County, Wis. O. P. Chubb often took grain to Milwaukee by way of Watertown, from which place there was a plank road to Milwaukee - a distance of forty-six miles. This road was planked over half its width only, the planked portion being on the right side for loaded wagons going into Milwaukee, the unloaded one coming out taking the dirt road whenever they passed a loaded wagon. Clarence W. Chubb remained at home with his parents until he was 23 years old. He had attended the district school and been graduated from the academy at Oconomowoc. On Oct. 2, 1878, he was married at Seven-Mile Creek, west of Fond du Lac, to Mary Holmes, a daughter of Henry B. Holmes. Six months later he came to Clark County alone and bought his present farm of 120 acres in Section 10, Lynn Township, Here he found the surroundings so primitive that he had to chop a road over which to haul lumber for building a house. He also built a barn 40 by 50 feet in size, which seemed to his neighbors such a prodigious structure that they laughed heartily, saying that he would never be able to raise enough to fill it. Time, however, put them in the wrong, as he has since built three such barns, all constructed in steel and cement, and with modern equipment. After thus working and leading a bachelor's life on his place for six months, Mr. Chubb went back for his wife and brought her to the farm. For eight years, subsequently, he spent the winters logging in the woods and the springs in working on the drive. He had lived on his farm about five years when his house burned down and he lost everything it contained but his family. He still retained his nerve and courage, however, and soon erected the residence in which he now lives. His place is well improved and he has long since got through with hard pioneer work, though still finding plenty to do in raising crops and live stock, He has attained a prominent place in the township, having served for the last thirty years as justice of the peace, and having also held the offices of assessor and director on the school board. He and his wife have two children - Arthur O., born July 15, 1879, who is residing at home, and Clarence W., Jr., born Dec. 16, 1881, who married Annie Goeden, and is now operating a farm next to his father's.