Door County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 3 of 13)

O. L. Anderson

For eleven years O. L. Anderson has resided upon his present farm on section 30, Sturgeon Bay township. This is an excellent property and he makes a specialty of dairying and fruit raising. He was born in 1863, in Stavanger, Norway, his parents being Andrew and Bertha Cecelia (Oleson) Anderson. The father died in the land of the midnight sun in 1879 and the mother afterward came to the new world, passing away on this side of the Atlantic in 1882. In their family were seven children: Bertha, the wife of Thor Thorenson, of Norway; Rachel, the deceased wife of Iver Vaagen, of Sturgeon Bay; Malina, the wife of Thomas Oleson ; Ole, a resident farmer of Door county ; Annie, the wife of Betel Vaagen, of Norway; Peter, who follows farming in Door county; and O. L., of this review.

The last named came to America in 1882, when a youth of nineteen years. He had heard favorable reports concerning America and its opportunities and he was desirous of trying his fortune on this side of the Atlantic. For a time he sailed as mate with Captain Packer on the Great Lakes. He also sailed as mate on the Pewaukee, on the Chandley and the Sankaneff. He also worked for Latham & Smith and was captain of the I. M. Foster for four years, so that he became thoroughly familiar with navigation interests on the Great Lakes and was widely known in that connection. While sailing he made his home in Sawyer and in Sturgeon Bay. Eleven years ago Mr. Anderson took up his abode upon the farm which is now his home and where he has lived through all the intervening period. He has an excellent property here, owning one hundred acres of rich and productive land situated on section 30, Sturgeon Bay township. Dairying îs his principal industry and he keeps thoroughbred Guernsey and Holstein cattic and Red polled cows and has a fine Guernsey bull. His stock is of excellent grade. He has all the equipments of modern dairying and pays the closest attention to sanitary conditions. Upon his place he also has a large cherry and apple orchard and his fruit raising interests constitute an important source of his annual revenue. He is a man of resourceful business ability, energetic, farsighted, sagacious, and his investments have been judiciously made. He has been interested in various local business affairs and for one year was president of the Shiloh Telephone Company, while for three years he was treasurer and at the present time is its vice president. He was also formerly a stockholder of the Farmers Elevator and is the owner of a residence and three lots in Sturgeon Bay. Energy and industry have ever enabled him to overcome obstacles and difficulties in his path and he has steadily worked his way upward in a business

On January 14, 1892, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Helen Olson, a native of Wisconsin, and a daughter of Halvor and Lizzie Olson, who were natives of Norway and in early life came to Door county. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have become the parents of nine children: Harold, born December 29, 1892; Cecelia, whose birth occurred February 22, 1894; Edwin, whose natal day was November 22, 1895; Ingewald, born February 7, 1898; Halvor, who was born January 11, 1900; Olga, whose birth occurred December 22, 1902; Marie, born November 6, 1905; Milton, born December 23, 1908; and John Morris, born February 16, 1911.

The family hold membership in the Norwegian Lutheran church and Mr. Anderson gives his political support to the republican party, He has served as supervisor for the past three years and has been committeeman in charge of books and supplies for district No. 3. He is interested in all that pertains to public welfare and his aid and cooperation can be counted upon to further any movement which looks to the benefit and welfare of the district in which he lives. 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 utilization has steadily advanced, progressing step by step until he is now one of the prosperous farmers of Door county.

William C. Urban

William C. Urban, residing at Carlsville, where he is engaged in conducting . a general store, has always been a resident of Door county, his birth having occurred in Jacksonport township, August r9, 1892. He is a son of John and Catherine ( Bley) Urban, who were natives of Germany and came to the United States in an early day, establishing their home at Baltimore, Maryland. The father is a painter by trade and followed that pursuit during the summer months fora while, In 1883 he came to Door county and settled in Jacksonport township, where he developed and improved a farm which he has since owned and cultivated and upon it he and his wife still reside.

William C. Urban has been a lifelong resident of Door county. His youthful days were spent on the old homestead and his education was acquired in the district school near by. As soon as he was old enough to work in the fields he began assisting in the cultivation of the farm and remained with his parents until he had attained his majority. He then turned his attention to the business of cheese manufacturing and worked at that trade for ten months, after which he removed to Sevastopol where he established a cheese factory, which he conducted there until October, 1916. At that date he removed to Carlsville and traded for his present store and cheese factory. He is here conducting a general merchandise establishment, carrying a full line of goods and meeting with success by reason of his enterprising efforts, his honorable dealing and his earnest desire to please his patrons. In connection with the business he owns nine and one half acres of land.

In April, 1915, Mr. Urban was united in marriage to Miss Anna Schultz, a daughter of Karl Schultz, and they have one child, Nathan, born February 14, 1916, They. are consistent members of the Lutheran church and Mr. Urban is a republican in his political views. His life has been one of diligence and his close application and energy have brought him a very creditable position among the young business men of his native county.

Eugene C. Hart

Eugene C. Hart has become widely known in this section of the state by reason of his inherent worth and business ability as well as owing to the fact that he is a representative of one of the old families of the state, long connected with its navigation interests. A native son of Wisconsin, Eugene C. Hart was born in Oconto, December 7, 1880, his parents being Clifford D. and Harriet E. (St. Ores) Hart. The former, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was a son of Edwin Hart, whose birth occurred in Connecticut, but who became one of the pioneer residents of Green Day, where he early became connected with business interests as a contractor. He built the first lighthouse at Long-Tail Point and for many years it was one of the landmarks of Green Bay. He was also a justice of the peace. He became connected with the tug business in partnership with his son, Clifford B. He became connected with the steamboat business in Green Bay, as founder of the Hart Steamboat Line, making trips between Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and Menominee. Later the line was extended to Escanaba and eventually to Manistique and to Mackinac Island and the Soo operating as high as five boats at one time in the passenger and freight service. The largest was the Petoskey of seven hundred and seventy tons, which was one hundred and seventy-one by thirty feet and was built in 1888. It is now owned by the Chicago & South Haven Line. He was also the owner of the Harriet A. Hart, which was formerly the City of Louisville. It was a boat of seven hundred and fifty tons which the Hart company bought and remodeled. They started with sailing boats, which were replaced with more modern vessels, and when the canal was opened Clifford B. Hart came to Sturgeon Day with the tug Oconto, which was the first boat that put its nose through the canal into the lake, but it could not get clear through. A contemporary writer, speaking of Mr. Hart, said: "With a lad's love of adventure and an inherent affection for things nautical, he eagerly sought opportunity on every possible occasion to make vessel trips of any nature, and when he was only twelve years old became the owner of a small boat which he used in carrying baggage between Oconto and Green Bay. When he was sixteen years of age he was the proud possessor of a schooner, and soon he became known at the different points along the coast, and gradually extended his operations by adding a number of tugs to his equipment. Out of this developed what was known as the Hart Steamboat Line."

During the winter of 1905 Captain Clifford B. Hart sold out to the Green Bay Transportation Company, intending to retire from active business, but in the spring, when the ice cleared away, he could not resist the call to nautical life and removed to Sturgeon Day, where he became owner of dock property. He also organized the Hart Transportation Company, which at that time owned just one steamer, the Sailor Boy, which they purchased from the Arnold Transit Company. It is ninety-four by twenty-four feet, with a gross tonnage of one hundred and sixty-one. Trips were made from Sturgeon Bay to Menominee. Michigan, and to Door county resorts. The business was extended in its scope from time to time and the father remained in active connection therewith until his demise, which occurred March 19, 1913. His widow still survives. They had but two children: Lewis, who died at the age of five years; and Eugene C. The father was prominent in Masonic circles, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite at Milwaukee. He also belonged to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Another, writing of him, said: "A self-made man in the fullest sense of the title, his character was one which was admirably adapted to his chosen calling. Fearless in his courage, of uncompromising honesty and integrity, he won respect and admiration from his associates and employes alike. His experiences were of varied and interesting character, and his vocation brought him into contact with all kinds and conditions of men. Those in his employ knew him as a rigid disciplinarian, yet he was ever just, and while malcontents met with a rigid front, those who were faithful in their performance of duty found him a friend and protector."

Eugene Clifford Hart has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, early becoming actively connected with navigation interests. After acquiring a public school education he became active assistant to his father and after they disposed of their interests at Green Bay and removed to Sturgeon Bay his duties in connection with the Hart Transportation Company became of a more and more important character. As previously stated, the Sailor Boy was the first boat owned by the company following the year 1905. In the spring of 1908 they purchased the Thistle, a boat of forty-eight tons, eighty-eight by fourteen feet, and traveling over the same route as the Sailor Boy. In the winter of 1909 they purchased the Bon Ami, with a gross tonnage of two hundred and twenty-six, the vessel being one hundred and eight by twenty-two feet. They put the Sailor Boy and the Bon Ami on the run between Green Bay and Escanaba, but the former was sold in 1916 and the company now operates the latter between those points. Eugene C. Hart, as president of the Hart Transportation Company, also conducts a large dockage business and handles extensively coal, ice and storage. He was made secretary and treasurer of the Hart Transportation Company upon its incorporation in 1906, with his father as the president and his mother as vice president. At the time of his father's death he succeeded to the presidency and has ever maintained the high reputation which has been associated with the name in navigation circles,

On the 22d of March, 1904, Mr. Hart was married to Miss Ruby Irene Robbins, a native of Green Bay and a daughter of Edwin Rupert Robbins, who was an electrical engineer. They have become the parents of two children, Harold E. and Marion Ethel. Fraternally Mr. Hart is connected with Henry S. Baird Lodge, No. 211, F. & A. M., and is also an active worker in Sturgeon Bay Chapter, R. A. M., No. 80. He also belongs to Unit Lodge, No. 144, K. P.. and in politics he is a republican but votes for men and measures rather than for party at local elections. His acquaintance at Sturgeon Bay is a wide one and his many sterling traits of character make for personal popularity. He is always genial, courteous and obliging and is as well thoroughly reliable and enterprising. Those who know him esteem him as a man of high character and genuine worth and thus it is that he deserves mention among the representative citizens of Door county.

Alfred A. Button

Alfred A. Button, of Egg Harbor township, aided largely in the development of the fruit growing interests of Door county and also made wise and extensive investments in western Washington, He was a man of more than usual acumen and initiative, and his passing was felt as a loss to his community. He was born in Dayton, Wisconsin, September 18, 1862, and was a son of Samuel and Alzada (Mumbrue) Button. The father was born in Sussex, England, December 6, 1837, while the mother's birth occurred in Michigan, May 12, 1845. When nineteen years of age the father left England and emigrated to the United States, settling in Waupaca county, Wisconsin, at which date that entire region was covered with a dense growth of timber, roads had scarcely been thought of and most of the early settlers lived in log cabins. He erected such a residence for himself and began the arduous task of developing a farm. In time his place became highly cultivated and well improved and he continued to follow agricultural pursuits until about 1905. He then removed to the city of Waupaca, where he lived retired until his death at the age of seventy years. In politics he was a stanch democrat.

Alfred A. Button spent his boyhood upon the home farm in Waupaca county and after completing the course offered in the public schools there became a student in a business college at Oshkosh. For some time he taught school, being so engaged in Waupaca township and elsewhere, but at length he gave up the profession and removed to Tacoma, Washington, where he took up a government claim. Later he went to Seattle, where he bought land, and he also invested in property at South Bend, Washington. On leaving the Pacific northwest he located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was employed by the federal government as a clerk in the pension department for fourteen years. During that period he organized the Enterprise Fruit Farm Company, which purchased a tract of land in Door county. Eventually Mr. Button bought out the other members of the concern, thus becoming the owner of three hundred and sixty acres of excellent fruit land, on which he took up his residence in 1908. He brought the place to a high state of development, erected modern buildings and planted fifty acres to apples and ten acres to cherries. He gave thorough study to the problems of the fruit grower and gave his orchards the most scientific care, with the result that he developed a highly profitable business.

In 1895 Mr. Button was married to Miss Louise Reinshagen, a native of Newark, New Jersey. Her father was born in Austria and her mother in Germany but both became early settlers in Milwaukee. The father conducted a newspaper at Platteville, Wisconsin, for a number of years and for nine years was in the employ of the Milwaukee Herold. He learned the newspaper business in Austria, and his life was devoted to journalistic work. During the later years of his life he resided in Davenport, lowa, where for some time he enjoyed a period of leisure, having retired from active life, and there he passed away. 'Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Button, Vincent A. and Orville W.

In early life, Mr. Button was a stanch supporter of the democratic party, but in later years was a progressive republican. He acceptably filled the office of township committeeman while living in Egg Harbor township. His salient qualities were such as never fail to win respect and regard, and his friends were almost equal in number to his acquaintances. All who knew him were greatly shocked when they learned of his tragic death, which occurred November 14, 1910, he being accidentally shot by a hunter. Mrs. Button, who is a woman of unusual business ability and sound judgment, has since managed the property in Washington and in Milwaukee and has still further developed the excellent fruit farm in Door county. On the 18th. of January, 1916, she was united in marriage to James J. Carmody.

Charles Mathison

Charles Mathison is the owner of an excellent farm of one hundred and twenty acres which he has carefully and systematically cultivated and which is now splendidly developed. It uated on section 8, Clay Banks township. It was in this township that Mr. Mathison was born October 3, 1876, a son of John and Jennie Mathison, who came to Door county in 1872. The father was born August 7, 1845, in Norway, and in 1872 he wedded Jennie Simondson, who was born September 12, 1843, berg, Gudbrandsdalen, being the place of their nativity. During the period of their early married life they became residents of Door county and for many years were identified with its farming interests. The wife and mother passed away December 12, 1911, and was laid to rest in Clay Banks cemetery. She left three children: Emma, now the wife of Alfred Larson, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Charles; and Matilda, who is a bookkeeper now with the Sawyer Implement Company. She previously taught a private school in Los Angeles, California, for several years. She is a graduate of the ate Normal School at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and also pursued a commercial course in the Scandinavian Academy.

Charles Mathison was reared to the occupation of farming, early becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He attended the schools of the neighborhood, his parents wishing to give their children good advantages in that direction, His father served as director and treasurer of school district No. 2 for many years and he also occupied the position of supervisor in Clay Banks township. His political allegiance was always given to the republican party and he stood for that which was most progressive in the public life of the community. Both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran church and their many sterling qualities gained for them at length he took up the occupation of farming on his own account, purchasing his farm from his father, who had acquired one hundred and twenty acres, vet n - 5 having secured possession of the place when it was a tract of wild land. The labor bestowed upon the farm by John Mathison and his son Charles, the present owner, has converted it into a valuable and well improved farm, the fields annually producing substantial crops. In addition to his farming interests Charles Mathison is a stockholder in the Shiloh Telephone Company and was formerly a stockholder and one of the directors of the cheese factory.

It was on the 2d of June, 1901, that Mr. Mathison was married to Miss Emma Jorgenson, of Forestville, Wisconsin, and they have four children: Grace, Elroy, Beulah and Bernice, the last two being twins. Mr. Mathison has followed in his father's political footsteps and is an earnest advocate of republican principles. For the past three terms he has served as supervisor, making an excellent officer by reason of the prompt and faithful manner in which he discharges his duties. Both he and his wife are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church, their lives being guided by its teachings. They are held in the highest esteem, genuine worth gaining for them the warm regard of all with whom they have been brought in contact.

Justin Chaudoir

Justin Chaudoir needs no introduction to the readers of this volume for he is a member of a family that has long figured prominently in connection with the business interests of Brussels and of Door county, being now a member of the Chaudoir Company, engaged in the milling and produce business, and in the conduct of a general store and cheese factory. He is displaying the same spirit of commercial enterprise and progressiveness which has ever characterized the family and his well defined purposes are being carried forward to successful fulfilment. He was born December 5, 1886, a son of Justin and Anitallya (Vorigastar) Chaudoir, who were natives of Belgium and on coming to the new world cast in their lot with the early settlers of Union township, this county.

It was upon the old home farm in that township that Justin Chaudoir was born and reared, early becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops as he assisted in the labors of the home farm through the summer months, while the winter seasons were devoted to the acquirement of an education in the district schools of the neighborhood. Later he went to Jacksonport township, where he spent three years as manager of a farm for Frank La Mere, his previous home training well qualifying him for the labors which devolved upon him in that position. Later he removed to Brussels and purchased an interest in the Chaudoir Company, engaged in the operation of a flour mill, in the conduct of a produce business, a cheese factory and a general store. Every branch of the business is carefully and wisely managed and is making valuable contributions to the measure of prosperity which the company now enjoys. Mr. Chaudoir of this review displays sound judgment in managing his affairs.

Mr. Chaudoir married Miss Leona Delfosse, a daughter of Noel J. and Julia (Hoddy) Delfosse and a native of Union township. She, too, is numbered among the representatives of an old and prominent family of this part of the state.

The children of this marriage are George, Alvin, Grace, Stella and Bernard. The parents are widely and favorably known in social circles in this part of the county and have many warm friends, to whom they graciously extend the hospitality of their home.

Joseph C. Dana

Joseph C. Dana is an active, energetic and prosperous business man of Sturgeon Bay, where he is well known as the president of the J. C. Dana Company, dealers in automobiles and farm implements. Close application and unremitting industry are the basis of his growing success. He was born in Holland, August 20, 1852, a son of Lawrence and Nellie (Hollander) Dana, who were also natives of the little land of the dikes which has won world wide admiration through the attitude maintained in the present international war. In 1853 Lawrence Dana brought his family to the new world and settled in Galena, Illinois, where he resided for two years, being employed at day labor. He then removed to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where he engaged in farming. He purchased land which he developed and cultivated throughout the remainder of his life, passing away in 1910. He had for about nine years survived his wife, who died in 1901.

the new world and was reared and educated in Sheboygan county, having the usual experiences of the farm bred boy who divides his time between the duties of the school room, the pleasures of the play ground and the work of the fields. He left home to become a sailor on the lakes and he also engaged in the fishing industry until 1881, when he removed to Sturgeon Bay and began the sale of sewing machines. He was afterward employed in connection with an agricultural implement business for some time, but was desirous of engaging in business on his own account and put forth every effort that would enable him to accomplish that result. In 1897 he organized the J. C. Dana Company and engaged in the implement business, continuing in that line to the present time. In 1910 he also began selling automobiles and opened a fine garage and machine shop. He also has a large implement building and warehouse and both branches of his business are proving profitable. He handles the Cadillac, Buick, Maxwell and Oakland cars but makes a specialty of selling the Maxwell and Buick. His enterprise and determination are bringing to him a substantial success and he has won for himself a creditable position in the commercial circles of this city.

On the 25th of December, 1882, Mr. Dana was married to Miss Mary Gillispie and to them have been born two children: Clarence C., who was born November 3, 1883, and is the secretary and treasurer of the J. C. Dana Company; and Harry E., who was born in March, 1888, and is a stockholder in the J. C. Dana Company. He is the mechanic of the family and has charge of the garage.

In his political views Mr. Dana has been a republican since age conferred upon him the right of franchise and he has given stalwart support to his party. He does not seek nor desire office as a reward for party fealty, but has served for two terms as alderman. Fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows, Maccabees, National Fraternal Aid and the Modern Woodmen of America. His religious faith is that of the Congregational church and he is loyal to its teachings, endeavoring ever to follow the golden rule. His friends, of whom there are many, speak of him in terms of high regard while his business associates recognize him as a man who is thoroughly reliable under all circumstances.

Louis Anschutz

Louis Anschutz, an enterprising and successful young agriculturist of Door county, owns and operates an excellent farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 33, Nasewaupee township. His birth occurred in Jacksonport, Door county, Wisconsin, on the 4th of September, 1890; his father being August Anschutz, of Jacksonport, who is a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The two brothers of our subject are William and Edward, both residents of Jacksonport.

Louis Anschutz was reared to. manhood in his native town and for a period of eight years was employed by the Packers' Creamery in southern Wisconsin. In the fall of 1916 he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Nasewaupee township and is now devoting his time and energies to the further cultivation and improvement of the farm, his enterprising and progressive methods producing excellent results.

On the 18th of April, 1911, Mr. Anschutz was united in marriage to Miss Martha Fandrei, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, who was born December 3, 1891, and is of German descent. They have two children: Pauline, born September 4, 1912; and Vera, whose natal day was March 13, 1915. Mr. Anschutz gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is a consistent member of the German Lutheran church.

Charles Wortiska

Since 1899 Charles Wortiska has engaged in farming on his own account on the old family homestead, which is situated on section 18, Clay Banks township. He has there a well improved place equipped with all the accessories and conveniences of the model farm of the twentieth century. It was there that his birth occurred December 2, 1874, his father being Frank Wortiska, who arrived in Door county in 1872, casting in his lot with its early agriculturists. He was born in Bohemia, was educated in that country and served for six years in the army. On reaching America he decided to try his fortune in the middle west and secured eighty acres of wild land in Door county, which at that time was entirely destitute of improvements. With characteristic energy he cleared the place and converted it into rich and productive fields. He was twice married, his first union being with Mary Kuklova, who died at the age of thirty-six years, after which he wedded Anna Leanhart, who passed away about eighteen years ago. He had nine children, of whom three died in infancy. The living children of the first marriage are: Mary, the wife of John Smolk; Frank; Charles:

No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for Charles Wortiska through the period of his boyhood and youth, which was passed in the usual manner of farm bred lads, his time being divided between the work of the schoolroom and of the farm, with occasional hours for play. He began farming on his own account in 1899 on the old homestead, which is a well improved place with attractive buildings, good fences and the latest improved machinery. He concentrates his efforts upon general farming and the raising of Holstein cattle for dairy purposes. He is determined and persevering and carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes.

On the 6th of February, 1899, Mr. Wortiska was married to Miss Mary Cihlar, of Clay Banks township, by whom he has nine children, as follows: Mary, Frank, Julia, George, Charles, Francis, Bessie, William and Edward. ' The parents are members of St. Mary's Catholic church of Algoma and in politics Mr. Wortiska follows an independent course, supporting the candidates whom he regards as best qualified for office with little attention to party affiliations. He has served as road assessor for two years and for a similar period was a director of school district No. 3. He is interested in progress and improvement along many lines and he enjoys a measure of success that directly results from close application and indefatigable energy in business affairs.

Abel B. Minor

Honored and respected by all, no one more fully merits public confidence and regard as a representative of the business interests of Sturgeon Bay than Abel B. Minor, who is cashier of the Bank of Sturgeon Bay. He has been identified with this institution since 1900, or throughout the entire period of his business career, for he entered the bank upon leaving school and has since won advancement through individual effort and ability. A native of Door county, he was born at Fish Creek, January 9, 1877, and is a son of Augustine and Elizabeth (Toseland) Minor and a nephew of E. S. Minor, prominent as a member of the state legislature in both houses and as a member of congress from this district. The father was engaged in the lumber business and in fishing for a lóng period and is now the owner of a small farm near Sturgeon Bay but makes his home in the city.

Abel B. Minor entered the public schools at the usual age and therein mastered the branches of learning which usually constitute a common school curriculum. He also attended business college in Milwaukee for eight months and was a young man of about twenty-three years when he secured a position in the Bank of Sturgeon Bay, where he has now remained continously since 1900. He made it his purpose to thoroughly master the duties entrusted to him and eventually wón promotion to the position of assistant cashier, while later he was made cashier and has continuously served in that capacity since 1910.

In 1903 Mr. Minor was married to Miss Annie C. Nelson, a daughter of John F. and Sophia Nelson, who were early residents of this county. Mr. and

Mrs. Minor have two children, June and Jeannette. Mr. Minor belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity. His political allegiance is given to the republican party, and while he has never sought nor desired political office, he has served as a member of the school board and is a stalwart champion of the cause of public education. In business he is found to be a courteous and obliging official, one ever ready to put forth any effort to assist others to a point that is not incompatible with the safety of the bank.

Joseph R. Haberli

A very attractive farm property is that owned and operated by Joseph R. Haberli, who lives on sections 20 and 21, Egg Harbor township, having there one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land. He is now extensively and successfully engaged in the dairy business, being one of the foremost representatives of this industry in his township.

Mr. Haberli was born in Sevastopol township, Door county, December 16, 1886, and is a son of Alois and Anna (Schlice) Haberli, who were natives of Switzerland and of Forestville, Door county, Wisconsin, respectively. The father came to America when a youth of eighteen years and located first in Milwaukee, where he lived for a short time, after which he came to Door county, where he was employed by a brewery. He then purchased land in Sturgeon Bay township and later traded that property for a saloon in Sturgeon Bay, which he conducted for a while. Later he bought other land in Sevastopol township, which he at once began to improve and develop, continuing its cultivation throughout his remaining days, his life's labors being ended in January, 1912. His widow still survives and is now a resident of Sevastopol township.

Joseph R. Haberli, whose name introduces this review, was reared and educated in Sevastopol township and remained with his parents until he had reached the age of twenty-three years, when he started out in business life independently. It was at that time that he purchased his present farm, comprising one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land on sections 20 and 21, Egg Harbor township, the buildings being situated on the latter section. He has greatly improved the place during the time that it has been in his possession and has now one of the best farms of the county. All of the accessories and conveniences of the model farm property are seen upon his place. There are good buildings in the midst of highly cultivated fields, which are divided by well kept fences. He has the latest improved farm machinery and everything about his place breathes an air of progress and prosperity. He is now successfully engaged in the dairy business, milking sixteen cows, and he rents one hundred and sixty acres of land for pasturage. He raises high grade stock, handling largely Holstein cattle.

In 1910, Mr. Haberli was united in marriage to Miss Ida Stern, a daughter of August and Bertha (Voight) Stern, the former a native of Wisconsin, while the latter was born in Germany. The father came to Door county when a young man and established his home in Forestville township, where he purchased land and carried on farming throughout his remaining days. He was killed by lightning in 1893 and is still survived by his widow, who yet makes her home in

Mr. And Mrs. Joseph R. Haberli

Sevastopol township. To Mr. and Mrs. Haberli have been born three children: Milton, whose birth occurred October 18, 1910; Verna, who was born in July, 1912; and Gertrude, born in September, 1914.

Mr. and Mrs. Haberli are both faithful members of the German Lutheran church and Mr. Haberli is a democrat in his political views, but he does not seek nor desire office as a reward for party fealty, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business affairs, which are wisely, systematically and successfully managed. He is today one of the progressive farmers of his community and Door county is glad to number him among her native sons.

August Wilke

on section 35, is not only a native son of Door county but was born July 15, 1885, in the township where he still makes his home. His parents are Fred and Agnes (Seivert) Wilke. The father, a native of Pomerania, Germany, was a son of Henry and Laura Wilke and was educated in his native land, whence in 1865 he came to the United States, establishing his home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The family rented a farm in that locality for four years and later came to Door county settling in Forestville township, where they purchased a farm of forty acres to which was afterward added a tract of eighty acres. Their first home was a rude shanty but some time later they erected a good frame residence and substantial barns. When the land first came into possession of the family it was a wild tract covered with a native growth of timber. There was much wild game to be found in the neighborhood and Indians were frequently seen, showing that the white race had not penetrated far into this region to reclaim it for the purposes of civilization. Fred Wilke is still living upon the old homestead farm and is one of the worthy pioneer settlers of Door county. In 1874 he wedded Agnes Seivert, a daughter of George and Elizabeth Seivert, who brought their family to the United States from Germany when Mrs. Wilke was but two years of age. The Seivert home was established at Manitowoc, where land was purchased, upon which their remaining days were passed. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilke were ten children, namely: Richard, Herman, Henry, Alvina, Laura, August, Fred, Zelma, Emil and Ida.

August Wilke was reared on the old family homestead in Forestville township and in his youthful days divided his time between the duties of the schoolroom, the pleasures of the playground and the work of the fields. He remained with his father upon the farm until 1913 and then purchased his present place - a tract of eighty acres on section 35, Forestville township. On the roth of February, 1917, he purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty acres east of Valmy, on which his brother Fred is now residing and cultivating the land.

In 1909 Mr. Wilke was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Dephenbaugh, a daughter of George and Matilda (Schultz) Dephenbaugh, the former a prominent farmer of Sevastopol township. He died in 1912, at the age of fortyseven years, and the mother is still living in Door county. Mrs. Wilke was

Mr. Wilke has led a very busy life. For a year he conducted a garage at Forestville and for fourteen years he engaged in threshing. He now has a sawmill on his place but he gives the greater part of his time and attention to the cultivation of his land and has developed an excellent property. The success which he has achieved is the direct result, of his earnest, persistent labors and his life record shows what may be accomplished when industry and ambition point out the way.

Dr. Joseph Justin Curtin, whose college training and hospital experience have well qualified him for the success in practice which he is now winning as a practitioner of Sawyer, was born in Holland township, Brown county, Wisconsin, March 22, 1886, his parents being Daniel R. and Mary (Golden) Curtin. The father is a native of Woodville township, Calumet county, Wisconsin, born July 3, 1855, and the mother's birth occurred in Holland township, Brown county, on the 31st of May, 1853. The former was a son of James Curtin, a native of Ireland, born in 1818. He came to the new world in 1843 and after living in Ohio for two years, took up his abode upon a farm in Calumet county, Wi consin, where he engaged in general agricultural pursuits until his death. Daniel R. Curtin married Mary Golden, a daughter of James Golden, a native of Ireland, who about 1845 settled in Holland township, Brown county, Wisconsin, where he continued to live until called to his final rest. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Curtin occupied the old homestead farm until 1908, when they removed to Milwaukee. He was at one time the owner of the town site of Biwabik, Minnesota, and for ten years he engaged in mining and in the timber business. He lived retired in Milwaukee until his death, which occurred October 17, 1916. While in Calumet county he was elected in 1909 to represent his district in the general assembly and in various other ways he had been prominently connected with public affairs in this state.

Dr. Curtin acquired his education in parochial schools of Holland, Wisconsin, from which he was graduated, and in the high school at Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where he completed his course in 1905. He afterward determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work and with that end in view entered Marquette University, in which he pursued his medical course, winning his diploma and degree in 1910. He afterward spent a year as interne in Trinity Hospital at Milwaukee and thus added to his theoretical knowledge the wisdom that comes from varied hospital practice, On the expiration of that period he removed to Wabeno, Wisconsin, where he practiced for two years and then opened an office in Wheeler, this state, where he remained for three years. In March, 1915, he came to Sawyer, where he has practiced continuously to the present time. He is making steady advance along professional lines, concentrating his energies with great thoroughness upon his professional duties.

of Wheeler, a daughter of Harrison and Mary Goodell. Their children are Eileen Mary and Daniel Harrison. The parents are members of Corpus Christi Catholic church and Dr. Curtin votes with the republican party, which he has supported since attaining his majority. He is an interested student of the science of medicine and in his chosen life work displays a sympathetic understanding and an intuition which add much to the effectiveness of his labors.

Edward Reynolds

Edward Reynolds was born in Michigan, the son of Charles and Eliza A. Reynolds. He with his father became identified with the lumber industry of Sturgeon Bay under the name of the Reynolds Lumber Company in 1888, having taken over the business of the Sturgeon Bay Lumber Company.

In December, 1895, The Reynolds Preserving Company was organized, of which Edward Reynold president and Edward and William S. Reynolds, managers. This business is still in successful operation, making a specialty of canning peas and cherri The company has packed as high as three million five hundred thousand cans of peas a year, the product of two thousand acres of land. These peas have been distributed throughout a large portion of the United States. The ifidustry is one of the most important of Sturgeon Bay and employs several hundred people during the summer months. The company owns several farms and cherry orchards and has cleared and developed extensive tracts of land in the county.

In 1885 Mr. Reynolds was married to Miss Lucy V. Rice, of Grand Haven, Michigan, and they have three children, Margaret Rice, Alice R. and Edward S., the last named being associated with his father in business. The family attend the Congregational church and work toward promoting its growth and extending its influence. Mr. Reynolds is a director of the Bank of Sturgeon Bay, has filled the office of city alderman and also served on the board of education.

J. R. Osmundson, actively identified with farming interests in Clay Banks township, his home being on section 7, was born September 19, 1867, in Norway, where he spent the first thirteen years of his life. He then accompanied his parents, Osmund and Andre Osmundson, to the new world, and making their way into the interior of the country, they settled on what became the old family homestead, now occupied by their son Lewis. There the father continued farming for many years and passed away December 16, 1915. His widow survives and yet makes her home with her son Lewis. In the family were eight children: J. R., of this review; Charlie, who is living in Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Oscar, a resident of Sturgeon Bay township; Al, who is located in Sawyer; William. living at Green Bay; Simon, who passed away and was laid to rest in the Shiloh

In early life J. R. Osmundson started out to provide for his own support and was employed in various localities, spending some time in the lumber camps of Michigan and of Wisconsin and also in the life saving station on Plum island and at the life saving station in Sheboygan. Six years thus passed. It was by working in this way that he was enabled to hold on to his farm during the hard times. He has cleared most of his land from the brush and has made it a productive tract. He now has one hundred and twenty acres and the soil, naturally rich and arable, responds readily to the care and labor which he bestows upon it. In addition to his farming interests he is a stockholder and president of the cheese factory at Forestville and was formerly the president of the Viking Telephone Company. He applies himself diligently to the mastery of every task at hand and his progressive spirit enables him to wisely direct his interests so that substantial results are attained.

On the 10th of November, 1889, Mr. Osmundson was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Tukelson, of Manitowoc, and they have eight children: Alma, who passed away, her grave being made in Antigo; Arthur, a carpenter of Black River, Michigan; Thomas, a resident of Clay Banks township; Alma, a teacher in the schools of Seattle, Washington; and Raymond, Selma, Stella and Jacob, all at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Osmundson hold membership in the Vignes Norwegian Lutheran church, of which he was formerly the secretary. He stands at all times for intellectual and moral progress and was one of the organizers of school district No. 2. He has ever believed in providing the young with liberal educational opportunities, feeling that they are thus best qualified for life's practical and responsible duties. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and for several terms he acceptably filled the office of supervisor.

Aslag Anderson

Aslag Anderson was one of the substantial citizens that Norway furnished to Door county. While he has passed away, his influence yet remains and the results of his labors are still felt in the business conditions and the prosperity of this section of the state. He was born in Norway, August 8, 1829, a son of Andrew Halverson, who was also a native of the land of the midnight sun and there spent his entire life. Aslag Anderson was a youth of nineteen years when he bade adieu to friends and native country and sailed for the new world. He did not tarry on the Atlantic coast but made his way at once into the interior of the country, settling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1848. He afterward removed to Escanaba, Michigan, where he was employed at the millwright's trade for about seven years.

In 1855 he came to Door county but shortly afterward removed to Cedar River, Michigan, and in 1858 he returned to Door county, locating in Ephraim, after which he entered three hundred acres of land. He then concentrated his attention upon general farming and he also built a pier. He remained in business nere for several years, working some on Chambers Island and in Menominee, Michigan. Later he operated his farm near Ephraim and in connection with its cultivation he conducted a small store. His business rapidly increased along that line and he later built the present store near the pier. In 1880 a part of the pier, together with his warehouse were destroyed by fire, causing him a loss of five thousand dollars. With characteristic energy and determination, however, he at once rebuilt his warehouse and pier and resumed business, in which he remained active to the time of his demise.

On the 18th of June, 1861, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Ann Margaret Hansen, a native of Norway, and they became the parents of twelve children, of whom ten are yet living, namely: Lizzie A. and Adolph, who have charge of the business at Ephraim; Julia, the wife of Alex Johnson, of Sturgeon Bay ; Munda; Olive; Cordelia, the wife of Martin Hogenson, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Alvira, who is the wife of Dr. G. R. Egeland, of Sturgeon Day; Agnes, who gave her hand in marriage to Samuel T. Torgeson, of Miles City, Montana; Frank, a resident of Ephraim; and Elmer, employed in a bank at Green Bay.

The death of the father occurred August 5, 1892, while his wife had passed away February 23, 1890. His political endorsement was given to the men and measures of the republican party and he served on the town board in Gibraltar. His religious belief was that of the Moravian church and his faith guided him in all of life's relations. He was a man worthy of the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens and during his long residence in this county he won a very extensive circle of friends who ever entertained for him the highest regard.

Anton Geitner

Anton Geitner, living on section 26, Egg Harbor township, has devoted his entire life to general agricultural pursuits and on attaining his majority purchased his present farming property, which comprises one hundred and twenty acres of rich and arable land. He was born in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, in May, 1868, a son of Anton and Margaret Geitner, who were natives of Germany and in early life came to the new world, settling in Kewaunee county, where the father followed farming for a number of years. He then removed to Door county, where he purchased land which he continued to cultivate and improve until his death, which occurred in 1895. His widow survived him for only two years, passing away in 1897.

Anton Geitner was reared in this state and acquired his education in the public schools, thus becoming well qualified for life's practical and responsible duties. He assisted his father in the work of the farm through the summer months and when he had become of age, began farming on his own account. Purchasing property, he became owner of one hundred and twenty acres on section 26, Egg Harbor township, and has since devoted his time and attention to raising the cereals best adapted to soil and climate. He makes a specialty of raising fullblooded Holstein cattle and is successfully engaged in dairying, milking about eighteen cows. His business affairs are carefully and wisely managed and he has gained a comfortable competence as the result of his intelligently directed labors.

In November, 1891, Mr. Geitner was united in marriage to Miss Mary Mosquellor, a daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Weinhart) Mosquellor, who were natives of Germany. The father died in June, 1914, but the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Geitner have become the parents of ten children: Anton, who is engaged in farming in Sevastopol township; Frank and Rose at home; Amelia, the wife of Joseph Ferron, who is a resident farmer of Sevastopol township; John, Mary, Ira, Leo and Margaret, who are yet under the parental roof; and Annie, who died in October, 1912.

The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church. In his political views Mr. Geitner is a republican and he keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, but does not seek nor desire office, preferring to concentrate his time and energies upon his farming interests. He is well known in this county where he has spent the greater part of his life and he enjoys the warm regard of many friends.

Frank C. Payne

Frank C. Payne, a chiropractor practicing in Sturgeon Day, was born in Sauk county, Wisconsin, December 19, 1868, and is a son of Leonard W. and Susan M. (Church) Payne, who were natives of New York and were of English descent. The father was a farmer by occupation and at the close of the Civil war removed westward, taking up his abode in Sauk county. For nearly four years he had served in defense of the Union, enlisting as a member of Company K, Twenty- Third New York Volunteer Infantry. His military record was a creditable one, for he had been prompt, fearless and loyal in the discharge of his duties. With his removal to this state he began farming and afterward he removed to Minnesota, where he took up a homestead claim but his crops were destroyed by grasshoppers and he returned to Wisconsin, purchasing land in Eau Claire county. This he continued to cultivate throughout his remaining days, his death occurring in 1882, in which year his wife also passed away.

The boyhood and youth of Frank C. Payne were largely passed in Sauk county and its public schools furnished him his educational privileges. He was still in his boyhood when his father died and he was reared by an uncle in Sauk county, remaining with him until he attained his majority. He then began teaching school in Price county, Wisconsin, where he remained for two years. Later he spent a year as a student in normal school and in 1894 he engaged in the drug business, while subsequently he followed merchandising in Michigan and in Wisconsin for several years. In 1911, however, he turned his attention to chiropratic and in 1913 came to Sturgeon Bay where he opened an office and has ever since followed his profession. He is the only chiropractor in this city and he enjoys a large practice, doing splendid work in bringing about the normal conditions that result in health.

Dr. Payne was married to Miss Anna M. Dier on the 31st of July, 1896. Her parents, Adam and Catherine (Melchor) Dier, were natives of Lorraine. Her father came to America about 1857 and settled in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, where he followed farming until his life labors were ended in death in

May, 1891. His widow still resides on the old home place. Mr. Payne has been a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge for twenty-six years. His political support is given to the republican party, but he has never been an office seeker, although never remiss in the duties of citizenship. His wife is a member of the Catholic church. Dr. Payne belongs to the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association of which he is treasurer and his interest centers in his profession with the strong desire to aid his fellowmen.

Julius Bernhart

Julius Bernhart is now living retired in Sturgeon Bay in the enjoyment of well earned rest, which he richly deserves. For many years he was actively connected with farming interests, carrying on agricultural pursuits in Forestville township for forty-five years. His life has thus been a busy and active one, crowned with the success that follows earnest and persistent labor. He was born in Germany, February 6, 1840, and is a son of Michael Bernhart, who was also a native of Germany, where he followed the occupations of farming, fishing and tailoring. He died in that country in 1843, while his wife long survived him, passing away in 1883.

Julius Bernhart was reared in his native country and early started out in life to provide for his own support. He was employed by others until 1860, when he began farming on his own account. He had come to America in 1853, when a youth of thirteen years, and had taken up his abode in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where he lived until 1855, when he and his mother and two brothers removed to Door county. He secured employment as a farm hand here and carefully saved his earnings until the sum was sufficient to enable him to purchase property. In 1858 he bought eighty acres in Forestville township and he transformed the wild land into productive fields, which he continued to cultivate season after season until he had there carried on farming for 'forty-five years, making his place a valuable property. In 1900 he sold the farm and came to Sturgeon Bay in 1901, having retired from active agricultural life: In fact he takes no active part in business although he is a stockholder of the l'eoples Store, a large department store of Sturgeon Bay, and he also owns residence property here which he rents. His real estate interests likewise include a fine home at number 215 North Church Street.

The active business career of Mr. Bernhart was interrupted when, in response to the country's call for troops, he enlisted in the Union Army as a member of Company B, Seventh Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which he served for ten months, participating in several engagements. He now maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades as a member of Schuyler Post, G. A. R.

On the 2d of November, 1866, Mr. Bernhart was united in marriage to Miss Wilhelmina Keso, and to them were born eight children: Louise, who is now the wife of Joseph Rhode, a resident of Appleton, Wisconsin; Frank, who died in August, 1913, leaving a wife, who in her maidenhood was Emma Erdman and who now lives with his father; Annie, a resident of Milwaukee; Mary, the wife of C. O. O'Callahan, a resident of Chicago: Matilda, the wife of Lewis

Blish, of Sturgeon Bay; Herman, who is employed by the Big Iron Company of Milwaukee; Fred, also of Milwaukee; and Henry, who is the secretary and treasurer of the Door County Abstract Company. The wife and mother passed away September 17, 1916, after a short illness.

Julius Bernhart has served as county supervisor, as school director and school treasurer and as an assessor for three years. He has always been loyal to the duties of the positions to which he has been called. In politics he is a democrat and fraternally he is connected with the Masons, being a loyal follower of that craft which is based upon mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. In matters of citizenship he is as true to his country as when he followed the stars and stripes upon the battle fields of the south.

Frank H. Meunier

fraux H. sseunier, a resident farmer of Forestville township, living on section 35, claims Wisconsin as the state of his nativity, his birth having occurred in Oshkosh on the 7th of September, 1859. His parents were Alexander and Catherine (Marlier) Meunier, who were natives of Belgium, where the father followed the occupation of farming. He came to the United States in the early '4os, however, and made his way into the interior of the country, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, being his destination. He soon afterward began work as a farm hand and thus made his initial step in the business world in America. Later he removed to Brussels township, Door county, and with the money which he had saved from his earnings he purchased a farm of eighty acres, all covered with the native forest trees. In fact the conditions were those of pioneer life. All around him for miles stretched the dense forests, through which no roads had been made and which sheltered much wild game. The Indians, too, still lived in this section of the state and found good hunting grounds in the timbered regions. Alexander Meunier built a log house and continued to reside upon his farm in Brussels township throughout his remaining days, becoming one of the representative agriculturists of the community. His wife also died on the old homestead. é

Frank H. Meunier spent his boyhood days in Brussels township and through the winter seasons pursued his education in the public schools, while in the summer months he worked on the farm. He continued to assist his father until the latter's death, when he and his brother Alexander took charge of the old homestead, which they cuitivated together for fifteen years. On the expiration of that period Frank Meunier sold his interest in the property and bought eighty acres in Brussels township. Upon his new place he took up his abode and there remained for eleven years, after which he sold that property and bought his present farm of one hundred and twenty acres. He has cleared a part of this and has converted his place into a valuable farm property, equipped with many modern improvements and accessories.

In 1887 Mr. Meunier was united in marriage to Miss Mary Devillers, a daughter of Charles and Desire (Nenot) Devillers, who were natives of Belgium, while Mrs. Meunier was born in Lincoln, Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Meunier

In politics Mr. Meunier has always been a democrat and for two years he filled the office of assessor but has not been an office seeker. He stands, however, for public progress and improvement along many lines and his efforts result in bringing him merited success.

Ernest Macaux

Ernest Macaux is the owner of a farm of one hundred and nine acres, situated in Union township, not far from Brussels. This tract of land has been brought to a high state of cultivation through the efforts and the energy of the present owner, who cleared a part of it. He was born in Belgium, January 16, 1853, and is a son of Andrew and Mary (Micheau) Macaux, both of whom were natives of Belgium, in which country they were reared and married, and there the mother passed away. The father afterward came to the United States and made his home with his son John in Gardner township, Door county, where his death occurred.

Ernest Macaux spent his youthful days in Belgium, remaining in that country until he reached the age of thirty. Attracted by the opportunities of the new world, he came to the United States and established his home in Union township when all around him was the unbroken forest. He built a log cabin in the midst of the forest and upon his farm of one hundred and nine acres at once began the arduous task of developing the fields. He turned the first furrows and plowed his land, planted his crops and in due time gathered good harvests. As the years have passed he has continued the work of general farming and has won a substantial measure of success as the reward of his persistent effort.

In 1887 Mr. Macaux was married to Miss Tracie Grognet and they have become the parents of eight children: Edward; Mary, who died in 1906; Ida; Leona; Emil; Adele; Lucy; and Clara. With the exception of the one who has passed away all are yet under the parental roof. For more than a third of a century Ernest Macaux has resided in this county and has witnessed the many changes which have occurred, transforming the district from a wild and unimproved section into one of the populous and prosperous sections of the state. He has done much to further agricultural development and while promoting his individual interests has also contributed to the general progress and prosperity

Julius C. Langemak, filling the office of city clerk of Sturgeon Bay, was born in Germany, October 25, 1853, a son of Carl and Julia (Mehr) Langemak. He spent the days of his boyhood and youth in the fatherland but elected to become an American citizen about the time he attained his majority. It was on the 4th of

June, 1874, that he arrived in the United States and through the following period of five years he engaged in teaching in Will and Vermilion counties of Illinois. In 1879 he arrived in Door county, Wisconsin, and again took up educational work, being continuously identified with the schools of this locality until May, 1914, when he was elected city clerk. He has taught school for a longer period than any other teacher in the state with the exception of two and has contributed much to the educational progress of Wisconsin, employing progressive methods which have rendered the schools an adequate preparation for life's responsible ` and practical duties. He has always taught in the country schools and has been principal of several graded schools. At length, however, he turned his attention from teaching to enter upon the duties of city clerk, to which position he was elected in 1914, and in the office he has made a most creditable record.

On the 25th of June, 1879, Mr. Langemak was united in marriage to Miss Idelle P. Moore, of Oregon, Illinois, a daughter of James Moore, who was a farmer. The children of this marriage are: Grace, the wife of Frank Surfus, of Sawyer, and the mother of five children; Arnold, who is dock agent at Sawyer d married Ethel Chapman, by whom he has one child; Beulah, the wife of Edward Shambeau, of Sheboygan, and the mother of four children; James, living in Sturgeon Bay; and Grafton, at home.

The family are members of the Moravian church and are people of sterling worth, enjoying the high regard and goodwill of all with whom they have been brought in contact. Mr. Langemak is a Mason, holding membership in Algoma Lodge, No. 174, F. & A. M., and he is an active member of the Mystic Workers of the World, having served for the past four years as presiding officer. His political endorsement is given to the republican party. His has been a useful and well spent life and all who know him speak of him in terms of high regard.

Delbert E. Bingham

Delbert E. Bingham is extensively interested in fruit lands in Wisconsin and his prominence in this field of labor is indicated in the fact that he has been honored with the presidency of the State Horticultural Society. His knowledge and experience are such as to give him place among the leading fruit growers, and the work that he has performed has constituted an example that many others have profitably followed. A native of Richland county, Wisconsin, he was born on the 21st of August, 1873, a son of George Elisha and Anna (Cheeney) Bingham, who were natives of New York and of Vermont respectively. As young people they came to Wisconsin and in this state George E. Bingham followed the occupation of farming, but at the time of the Civil war he put aside all business and personal considerations and responded to the country's call for troops. [lis father, George Bingham, also enlisted in defense of the Union and laid down his life on the altar of his country.

Delbert E. Bingham acquired a public school education and when but a boy became interested in fruit growing. He was employed by A. L. Hatch from 1891 until 1895 and in the spring of the latter year came to Door county, where he took charge of the fruit farm which Mr. Hatch was here developing. He started with sixteen acres of European plums and one acre of cherries, planted in 1893. The following year a large number of plum trees were added to the orchard and in 1895 three acres more were planted to cherries. In 1897 he set out ten acres more in cherries and in 1896 he planted twelve acres of apples. He continued in active connection with Mr. Hatch until 1898, at which time he had developed about fortyfive acres of tree fruit and twenty acres of small fruit. The following year Mr. Bingham started out independently as a fruit grower, purchasing fifty acres near Sturgeon Bay. He took over one forty-acre tract of the Hatch & Bingham orchards, which had covered eighty acres. He now has thirty acres in fruit at his home place and he also has large interests in several hundred acres of fruit land, of which he personally manages four hundred and twenty acres. From the beginning he has closely studied every phase of fruit growing relative to soil and climatic conditions as well as nursery stock, and his broad knowledge enables him to speak with authority upon what can best be produced in this section of the country with the most desirable results. His fruit has taken many prizes in county and state fairs and his crops rival any that are produced in Wisconsin. Mr. Bingham was one of the organizers and directors of the Fruit Growers Union, an organization which was formed for marketing the fruit. This phase of the business he has also studied and is perfectly familiar with the best methods of handling the crops. In 1911 he was elected president of the State Horticultural Society, in which position he continued for two years, and his work in behalf of that organization has been a strong feature in its success, for he brought to bear the broadest possible experience and sound judgment.

On the 29th of August, 1895, Mr. Bingham was married to Miss Musa Hatch, a daughter of A. L. Hatch, and they have become parents of two children, Gale and Murray.

Mr. Bingham belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and his religious faith is evidenced in his membership in the Congregational church. Politically, while he usually votes independently, he has leanings toward the republican party but he does not seek nor desire office, preferring to concentrate his undivided time and attention upon his business affairs. He has done farmers' institute work for nine years and every winter he lectures all over the state, being regarded as one of the fruit experts not only of Wisconsin but also of the country. Not only has he gained broad knowledge of horticulture in its every phase but has also gained success by the wisdom and enterprise which he has displayed in fruit raising and is today one of the prosperous residents of Sturgeon Bay.

Alexander Degrand

Alexander Degrand, deceased, was for a long period one of the representative farmers of Door county, actively identified with the agricultural pursuits in Union township. He was born in Belgium, in December, 1837, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Degrand, who were also natives of that country, where the mother spent her entire life. The father there followed the occupation of farming and in his later years came to the United States, making his way at once to Door county, acres, being the first settler in the locality. His place was in the midst of a dense forest and no roads had at that time been laid out. Upon that farm the father spent his remaining days.

Upon the old homestead property in Union township Alexander Degrand continued with his father for a number of years and aided in the arduous task of developing new land and converting a wild forest tract into productive fields. He afterward worked in lumberyards in northern Wisconsin and in sawmills, but eventually returned to Union township and purchased forty acres of land. This he at once began to clear and cultivate, adding improvements in the way of log buildings, and as the years passed his labors wrought marked transformation in the appearance of the place. He continued thereon until he removed to Sturgeon Bay, where he conducted a hotel. However, he afterward returned to the farm, upon which his last days were passed, his death occurring April 23, 1890, when he was about fifty-three years of age.

It was in 1867 that Mr. Degrand was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Lawrence, a daughter of John and Mamie (Vandermill) Lawrence. She was born in Belgium and in her early girlhood became a resident of Wisconsin. The family crossed the Atlantic and settled in Green Bay and her father was employed in sawmill work at different places, spending his last days, however, in Sturgeon Bay, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Degrand. By her marriage Mrs. Degrand had seven children: Isadora; Louis; Eugene, who was drowned March 14, 1913; Prosper; Alex; Eli; and Mary.

At his death Mr, Degrand left his widow in comfortable financial circumstances. She is now the owner of a fine farm in the midst of which are excellent buildings that furnish ample shelter for grain and stock, while her home is an attractive brick residence which she erected. Mr. Degrand was a progressive and representative citizen of his community and possessed many sterling traits of character, being loyal to the welfare of town and county, faithful in friendship and devoted to his family.

Henry Mathison

The Mathison family has been represented in Door county from pioneer times and upon the old homestead in Clay Banks township occurred the birth of Henry Mathison on the 26th of November, 1891. His parents, Math and Olena Mathison, came originally from Norway, having resided near Christiania. They arrived in the early '80s and the father purchased eighty acres of land which he at once began to develop and improve. Later he added twenty acres and he cleared and cultivated his farm, on which he erected commodious and substantial buildings. The work of improvement was steadily carried forward and his efforts brought deserved success. He is now living retired in La Crosse, Wisconsin, enjoying in well earned rest the fruits of his former toil. Since attaining the right of American franchise he has voted with the republican party and his entire carcer has been shaped according to the teachings of the Norwegian Lutheran church, of which he is a consistent member. But two children of his family are now living, Martin and Henry.

The latter was reared on the old homestead and two years were spent in traveling over the western part of the United States in the period of his early manhood. He began farming on his own account in 1911, when he was twenty years of age, purchasing the home place from his father. It is known as the Excellent View Stock Farm, a name that is indicative of its attractive situation, which commands a wide view of the surrounding country. The name is also indicative of the principal feature of his business, for he is engaged quite extensively in dairying, making a specialty of handling registered Guernseys.

On the 26th of November, 1912, Mr. Mathison was united in marriage to Miss Olga Jome, of Forestville, a daughter of Knut Jome, and they have two children, Eunice Exilda and Vivian Muriel. Mr. and Mrs. Mathison are consistent members of the Norwegian Lutheran church and are much interested in all that pertains to the moral progress of the community. Mr. Mathison supports the republican party, and while not an office seeker, he keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day and gives unfaltering allegiance to the party of his choice.

Willard E. Gaede

Willard E. Gaede, who since 1902 has continuously and successfully engaged in the practice of law in Sturgeon Bay, has for the past eight years filled the office of circuit court commissioner and was elected district attorney in 1916. He was born in Eldora, Iowa, June 12, 1876, a son of Louis R. and Sarah J. (White) Gaede, who are natives of Chicago and of Massachusetts respectively. The latter is a. daughter of Hilliard B. White, who became a pioneer settler of McGregor, Iowa, where he engaged in business as a wholesale merchant. Louis R. Gaede went to Iowa in early manhood and was in the employ of Mr. White, whose daughter he afterward married. Subsequently he turned his attention to manufacturing and he is now a resident of Burlington, Wisconsin.

The removal of the family to Burlington in his early boyhood enabled Willard E. Gaede to pursue his education in the public and high schools of that city, after which, having determined upon the practice of law as a life work, he entered the College of Northern Illinois and was graduated from the law department with the class of 1901. On the 1st of March, 1902, he arrived in Sturgeon Bay and after having passed the required bar examinations of both Illinois and Wisconsin he entered upon active practice here and has made steady progress in his profession. He has ever recognized the necessity of thorough preparation and has entered the courts well prepared to present his cause in strong and logical manner. For two terms he has filled the office of city attorney and for eight years he has been circuit court commissioner, discharging the duties of these positions in a most commendable and acceptable way. In 1916 he was elected to the office of district attorney by a majority of over one thousand.

On the 11th of November, 1908, Mr. Gaede was married to Miss Ruth Emily Washburn, of Sturgeon Bay, and they are prominently known in the social circles of the city, enjoying the warm regard of all with whom they have been brought in contact. Mr. Gaede is a Chapter Mason and has served as Royal Arch Captain in the grand chapter. He has also been supreme counselor of the National Fraternal League, an insurance organization of Green Bay, has been grand tribune of the Knights of Pythias and a very active worker in that order, and is also connected with the Knights of Khorassan and with the Mystic Workers. The rules which govern his conduct are indicated in his membership in the Episcopal church. His political allegiance is given to the republican party, of which he has ever been a stalwart advocate since attaining his majority. Outside of the strict path of his profession he regards the pursuits of private life abundantly worthy of his best efforts.

Dr. Thomas C. Proctor, actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Sturgeon Bay, first took up his abode here in October, 1900. A decade later he left the city, but when two years had passed he returned and continues actively and successfully in the practice of his chosen profession, in which he displays creditable ability. He was born in Monroe City, Missouri, January 24, 1873, a son of Dr. Thomas and Mary L. (Bailey) Proctor, who were natives of Missouri and Kentucky respectively. The son acquired a public school education and afterward attended college at La Grange, Missouri, while later he was graduated from the military school at Mexico, Missouri, with the class of 1892. After Teviewing the broad field of business with its many branches of activity, he determined upon the practice of medicine as a life work and entered the Washington University at St. Louis, where he completed the regular course in medicine with the class òf 1895. He afterward attended the New York Post Graduate School and Hospital and throughout his professional career he has remained a close and discriminating student of the science of medicine, keeping in close touch with everything relative thereto. He lectured for a time in the Kansas City University Medical College and also in the Woman's Medical College of Kansas City, and for four years he engaged in practice there. He was also consulting chemist for the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway.

In October, 1900, Dr. Proctor came to Sturgeon Bay, where he entered upon the general practice of medicine, in which he continued until 1910. He afterward spent two years in Hannibal, Missouri, but in 1912 returned to this city, where he is now concentrating his attention and efforts upon the duties of a growing general practice. He is secretary of the Door County Medical Society. He also holds membership in the Wisconsin State Medical Society and the American Medical Association and thus keeps in touch with the trend of scientific thought. investigation and discovery.

On the 26th of October, 1898, Dr. Proctor was married to Miss Georgie M. Noel, a daughter of J. H. and Martha Noel, of Paris, Missouri. They have one child, Martha E., at home. Dr. Proctor is well known as an exemplary representative of the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in lodge and chapter, and he has filled all of the offices in the Knights of Pythias lodge. In politics he maintains an independent course, supporting men and measures rather than party but keeping in touch with the trend of modern thought and opinion, for he does not lightly regard the duties and obligations of citizenship. In his chosen life work he has made steady progress and is most conscientious in the performance of all of his professional duties.

Albert Schley

Albert Schley, who follows farming in Forestville township, gives his attention to the further development and improvement of a tract of eighty acres of land which was the old family homestead upon which he was born August 26, 1876, his parents being Julius and Henrietta (Witte) Schley. The father was born in Pomerania, which was also the birthplace of the mother. He left Germany when a young man and crossed the Atlantic to the new world, establishing his home 'in Forestville township, Door county, Wisconsin, purchasing the eighty acre tract of land upon which his son Albert now resides. He built thereon a log cabin and began the improvement of his farm, which has since remained his place of residence. He has retired from active farm work, however, and is now living with his son Albert at the age of seventy-cight years, while his wife has reached the age of sixty-two years. Since becoming a naturalized American citizen he has voted with the democratic party. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church.

In the usual manner of farm bred boys Albert Schley spent his youthful days. dividing his time between the acquirement of a district school education and the work of the fields. He has never sought to change his occupation, for he has found it congenial and in the management of his farming interests is meeting with substantial success.

In October, 1902, Mr. Schley was married to Miss Louisa Metzky, a daughter of Godfrey and Anna Metzky, who were natives of Germany but cast in their lot with the early settlers of Door county, locating in Forestville, where Mrs. Schley was born. By her marriage she has become the mother of four children: Elmer, Elnora, Evelina and Walter. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schley are well known in Forestville township and enjoy the goodwill and high regard of many with whom they have been associated.

Rev. Alphons M. Broens

During thirty years' service as pastor of St. Joseph's church at Sturgeon Bay Rev. Broens has done effective work in promoting Catholic interests in this locality. He was born at Weert, Holland, May 1, 1864, and is a son of Arnold and Anna (Becks) Broens, in whose family were twelve children, of whom five died in infancy. Three sons, Leo, Alphons and Lambert J., entered the priesthood but the last named is now deceased.

After attending the schools of his native towr to the age of twelve years, Rev. Broens entered upon a college course at Weert and following his gradua- tion in 1881 came at once to the United States. He then took up the study of philosophy in Notre Dame University of Indiana, where he remained until September, 1882, when he went to Cincinnati and for ten months was professor of Latin in St. Joseph's College, where he also taught mathematics. In September, 1883, he entered St. Francis Seminary near Milwaukee and completed the theological course in 1886. He afterward spent some time at the home of the bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and in October of that year was appointed assistant pastor of the Catholic church at Marinette. After about a year there passed he came to Sturgeon Bay to assume his duties in connection with St. Joseph's parish on the 8th of September, 1887. Here he has done effective work in the improvement of the church property and in thoroughly organizing and promoting the church work. Under his direction a schoolhouse was erected in 1888 and opened on the 1st of October of that year. In 1890 the Sisters' residence was erected and at the same time the priest's house was enlarged and improved. A new stone residence was erected in 1913 and the church now has a membership of three hundred families. The work of the church has been greatly promoted through his untiring efforts and zeal and he has the trust, goodwill and cooperation of the Catholic people of Sturgeon Bay in large measure. He belongs to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and also to the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Eugene Delwiche

The farming interests of Door county have a worthy representative in Eugene Delwiche, who owns and operates a well improved place on section 12, Sevastopol township. He was born in Brussells township, Door county, Wisconsin, on the 3oth of March, 1887, and is a son of Joseph and Rosie (Delfosse) Delwiche, who, though born in the United States, were of Belgian descent and were married in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin. For a few years after their marriage they resided on a farm in that locality but later removed to Oconto, Wisconsin, where the father was connected with a lumber mill until 1894. It was in that year that he brought his family to Door county and purchased a farm in Brussels township, whereon he made his home until called to his final rest May 8, 1916. His remains were interred in the Brussels cemetery. His widow is still living and continues to reside in Brussels township. Both held membership in the Catholic church and by his ballot he supported the republican party. There were eleven children born to this worthy couple, namely: Eugene, whose name introduces this sketch ; Peter, living near Brussels; Mary, the wife of George Michael, of Brussels; Marcline, living with our subject; Irene and Jule, who make their home with their mother; Joseph, who died at the age of two years; and Victor, Henry, Rose and Hervan, all at home.

Eugene Delwiche was given the usual educational advantages of the country boy and attended school as opportunity afforded until sixteen years of age. He then worked for his father until his marriage and afterward engaged in operating a rented farm for one year. At the end of that time he purchased the homestead and to its cultivation and improvement devoted his energies until 1916, when he sold that place and purchased the southeast quarter of section 12,

In 1909 Mr. Delwiche was united in marriage to Miss Mary Wautier, a daughter of Joseph and Josephine Wautier, both natives of Belgium and early settlers of Brussels township, this county, where they continue to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Delwiche have four children: Celia, Lawrence, Wilmer and Gladys. The parents are communicants of St. Peter's and St. Paul's Catholic church and are among the highly esteemed citizens of the community in which they reside. Since attaining his majority Mr. Delwiche has affiliated with the republican party and he gives his support to every enterprise which he believes calculated to advance the public welfare.

Frank J. Moeller

Frank J. Moeller is an automobile dealer of Sturgeon Bay who is conducting a profitable and growing business. He was born in Sevastopol township, Door county, July 14, 1877, and is a son of Marcus and Pulchira (Dangel) Moeller, who were natives of Germany, born near Frankfort. The father came to America in the '60s and journeyed across the country to Door county which was then largely a pioneer district. He took up a homestead in Sevastopol township and began the improvement and cultivation of a farm, transforming wild land into rich and productive fields. He continued to cultivate his place until 1893, when he put aside active business duties and cares and took up his abode in Sturgeon Bay, his son taking charge of the farm. On locating in the city he purchased an entire block of ground where the Union Hotel now stands and began building there August 15, 1893. In November of that year the hotel was ready for occupancy and he continued to conduct a hotel and saloon throughout the remaining days of his life. He died in 1902, while his wife still resides in Sturgeon Bay.

Frank J. Moeller spent his boyhood and youth in Door county and remained with his parents until he attained his majority. He then began the manufacture of brick in Forestville, where he owned and operated a plant for five years. He next removed to Sturgeon Bay, where he engaged in the livery business until 1906. He then converted his business into an automobile garage, building one of the finest in the state. For some time he handled the Regal car and he now handles the Ford car, having the exclusive agency for Door county. His is the largest garage in the county being one hundred and twenty-six by ninety-six feet, and he conducts a general repair business. He also handles all kinds of accessories and is now liberally patronized, his business having become one of the profitable enterprises of Sturgeon Bay. Mr. Moeller is the first president of the Door County Auto Dealers Association and has the record of selling more cars in proportion to his contract than any dealer in the state up to May 1, 1917.

On January 7, 1902, Mr. Moeller was married to Miss Emma Zettel and they have become parents of three children: Emily,.who was born in Forestville, December 24, 1904; Arthur, born in Sturgeon Bay, May 4, 1907; and Mercedes, born in Sturgeon Bay in 1910.

Moeller belongs to the Catholic Order of Foresters, of which he is treasurer and the Knights of Columbus. His political support is given to the republican party and for one year he was chairman of the town board of Forestville, but he has never been an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his time an energies upon his business affairs, which have brought to him very gratifying success.

Carl De Sombre

Carl De Sombre resides on section 27, Nasewaupee township, where he owns one hundred and twenty acres of land. His birth occurred in Prussia, Germany, on the oth of January, 1865, and his parents came to this country with their son. His education was obtained in the schools of the fatherland and he also served for three years in the German army. Crossing the Atlantic to the new world, he took up his abode in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where he was employed in a tannery for seven years and on the expiration of that period came to Door county in 1894. He purchased eighty acres in section 21 and ten years later bought one hundred and twenty on section 27, Nasewaupee township, of which he cleared thirty acres and on which he has erected a commodious two story residence as well as substantial barns. In the conduct of his agricultural interests he has won a gratifying measure of success and is numbered among the representative farmers of the community.

As a companion and helpmate on life's journey Mr. De Sombre chose Miss Augusta Bahr, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, by whom he has ten children, as follows: Carl, who was born in 1884 and is employed in the machine shops at Sheboygan Falls; Reinhardt, who follows farming in Nasewaupee township; Fred, employed in the chair factory at Sheboygan; William, a resident of Sheboygan ; Hugo, who served in the United States navy for four years; and Anna, Lydia, August, Ella and George, all at home. Since becoming a naturalized American citizen Mr. De Sombre has supported the men and measures of the republican party, while his religious faith is that of the German Lutheran church. He is a man of genuine personal worth and enjoys the regard and esteem of all who know him.

George Jensen

Throughout his active business life George Jensen, of Sevastopol township. has followed farming and has met with marked success in his chosen occupation. A native of Door county, he was born in Clay Banks township on the 11th of September, 1875, and is a son of Henry and Anna (Christianson) Jensen, who were born, reared and married in Denmark, where they continued to reside until after the birth of two of their children: Signe, now the wife of Matt Dier, of White Fish Bay; and John, also a resident of White Fish Bay, Wisconsin. It was in 1873 that the little family crossed the Atlantic to the United States and took up their residence in Door county, Wisconsin, the father purchasing a farm in Clay Banks township, which he at once began to improve and cultivate. He was not long permitted to enjoy his new home, however, as he died here in 1880 and was buried near Cheeseville in Clay Banks cemetery. The mother is still living and now makes her home in Sturgeon Bay. There were three children born after the removal of the family to this county, namely: George, of this review; Anna, the wife of Harry Wertz, of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Tillie, the wife of George Rhode, of Sturgeon Bay.

George Jensen was educated in the district schools of this county, which he attended until fourteen years of age, in the meantime acquiring a good knowledge of farming. Later he worked for others until he had attained the age of twentyfive years and then purchased the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 21, Sevastopol township. He cleared and improved that tract but after residing thereon for twelve years sold the place and bought the south half of the southeast quarter of section 28 in the same township. Here he has continuously resided up to the present time and has made his place one of the best farms of the locality.

Mr. Jensen was married in 1903 to Miss Lillie Moore, a daughter of A. W. and Margaret Moore, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ireland. They were early settlers of this county and resided in Sevastopol township, where Mrs. Moore still makes her home. Mr. Moore, however, is deceased and is buried in Bayside cemetery. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jensen are Phyllis, Arvilla, Ivan, Vera, Ray and Dorothy. The family is one of prominence in the community where they reside and the parents hold membership in the Methodist church. Politically Mr. Jensen affiliates with the republican party and he has been called upon to serve as a member of the school board for several terms and is now treasurer of the same. He has also filled the offices of director and clerk and has always been found faithful to any trust reposed in him.

Dr. Melton O. Bentley, successfully engaged in the practice of dentistry with offices at Sawyer, was born in Manitowoc county, this state, October 31, 1875. His parents, Stephen H. and Sarah (Oakley) Bentley, were natives of New York, where they were reared, educated and married. Removing westward about 1874, they first settled at Frankfort, Michigan, and after about two years became residents of Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. There the father took up the occupation of farming but in 1878 came to Door county, establishing his home in Clay Banks township. In 1881 he returned to Manitowoc county and in 1884 he became a resident of Waupaca county, this state, where he and his wife remained until later life, their last days, however, being passed in Sawyer, where the mother died in July, 1911. The father survived for two years, departing this life in July, 1913.

Dr. Bentley is indebted to the public school system of Wisconsin for his educational opportunities. He came to Door county in 1898 and for three years engaged in teaching school but regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor, and as soon as he could make arrangements he entered the