Door County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 6 of 13)

In 1907 Mr. Wiesner was joined in wedlock to Miss Alice Stroobants, of Brussels township, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Stroobants, and they have three children, a daughter and two sons, Gertrude, Kenneth and Sydney. Mr. Wiesner belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he votes with the republican party, to which he has given his support since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. In 1911 he was appointed alderman from the fourth ward and since that time has been twice elected to the position. He has also been a member of the library board for the past eighteen months and his city finds in him a substantial resident, loyal to all those interests which are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride. In business, too, he has made a creditable record, his course being characterized by steady progress, resulting from his close application and unremitting industry.

Gustav Leege

Gustav Leege, who is well known in Door county as a successful farmer of Forestville township, was born in that township on the 8th of February, 1873, a son of Henry and Dorette Leege. He grew to manhood upon the homestead and from early boyhood has been actively connected with agricultural operations, for as soon as he was old and strong enough he began assisting his father. As the years passed he assumed an ever increasing share of responsibility in the operation of the place, which at length came into his possession. His education was that afforded by the early schools of Forestville township. He has never had occasion to regret his choice of an occupation, for he has found farming at once congenial and profitable and has accumulated a competence. His place is highly developed and improved and his well direted labors are rewarded by good crops. From 1909 to 1913 he was secretary and treasurer of the Maplewood Telephone Company and proved a capable official.

On the 28th of May, 1895, Mr. Leege was united in marriage to Miss Mary Wessel and they have two sons, Elmer and Norman. In politics Mr. Leege is a republican and he has taken quite an active part in public affairs, having served in 1906 and 1907 as treasurer of the town of Forestville, while from 1905 to 1907 inclusive he was school clerk. The same enterprise and good judgment which have enabled him to succeed as a farmer made him efficient in the discharge of his official duties and his record in those connections is highly creditable. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church and his life has been characterized by close adherence to high moral standards. He has a wide acquaintance throughout the county and has gained and held the warm friendship of many.

John Boler

John Boler, whose name is well known in financial circles in Sturgeon Bay, became cashier of the Door County Bank in 1915. He was born in Norway, January 13, 1873, and spent the first fourteen years of his life in the land of the midnight sun. He then crossed the Atlantic to the new world and made his way at once into the interior of the country, becoming a resident of Atlantic, Iowa, where he resided for seven years. During that period he supplemented his early education, acquired in the schools of his native land, by attendance at the high school. Later he spent a year in Chicago and afterward went to Iowa City, Iowa, where he became a student in the State University, from which he was graduated in 1901 with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. After receiving his diploma he made his way to the southwest and at Bisbee, Arizona, was connected with the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company, occupying the positions of paymaster and stenographer. He then became private secretary to Walter Douglas, general manager of the Phelps-Dodge Company, western office at Bisbee, Arizona. He continued with the company for eleven years, occupying various positions of responsibility and trust. Anxious, however, to engage in business on his own account, he purchased a twenty-acre fruit farm in Door county, Wisconsin, in 1912 and took up his abode in Sturgeon Bay. His attention and energy were then given to the further development and improvement of that place until 1914, when he became assistant cashier of the Door County Bank, and his capability in that connection led to his promotion to the cashiership in 1915.

On the 10th of September, 1903, Mr. Boler was married to Miss Ophelia Larson, of Valders, Wisconsin, and they have one child, Eugene, now twelve years of age. Politically Mr. Boler is a republican but has never been an office seeker. He and his wife attend the Norwegian Lutheran church. They have gained a large circle of friends and the hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them. Mr. Boler deserves much credit for what he has accomplished along business lines, as he started out for himself without financial assistance from family or friends and has since worked his way onward by his capability and devotion to duty.

Joseph Rieder

Joseph Rieder, who is engaged in general farming on section 31, Nasewaupee township, has long been identified with agricultural interests in this locality. In fact he was born on the old home place where he now resides, his natal day being March 14, 1885. He is a son of Michael and Mary Rieder, of Manitowoc county, who came to Door county in the early '70s. They had a family of five children: Kate, who is now the wife of Pete Rapel, of Antigo, Wisconsin ; Joseph, of this review; Mary, who is the wife of John Manlick, living at Auburndale, Wisconsin; Frank, whose home is in Manitowoc county; and Bertha, the wife of Ed Stoutinger, of Manitowoc. On coming to this county the father purchased eighty acres of land which was covered with the natural growth of forest trees. This he at once began to clear with the assistance of his sons and year by year he carefully developed and improved his farm, remaining thereon until 1906, when he removed to Manitowoc and his son Joseph assumed the management and control of the old homestead.

In the usual manner of farm lads Joseph Rieder spent the days of his boyhood and youth, dividing his time between the duties of the schoolroom, the pleasures of the playground and the work of the fields. He continued to assist his father in the development of the old home place until the father went to Manitowoc, when he assumed control and has since carried on general farming with excellent success. His prosperity is shown in the fact that he has been able to add sixty acres to the old home place and he now has an excellent farm, his fields being in a high state of cultivation, while all the improvements, equip- ments and accessories of a model farm property of the twentieth century are found upon his place. He makes a specialty of dairying and he is also a stockholder and the treasurer of the cheese factory in Nasewaupee township, which position he has occupied for the past seven years.

On November 18, 1907, Mr. Rieder was united in marriage to Miss Annie Reimer, of Manitowoc, and they have four children: Agnes, Clemens, Lena and Paul. Mr. Rieder votes independently, considering the capability of the candidate rather than his party ties. His fellow townsmen, recognizing his personal worth, have called him to office and for six years he served as treasurer of school district No, 7 and for four years was pathmaster. His religious faith is that of the Catholic church, his membership being with the Maplewood parish. He is widely and favorably known in this county, where his entire life has been passed and where he has so directed his efforts as to win the confidence, goodwill and warm regard of all with whom he has been associated.

William Moore

William Moore, a resident farmer of Union township, whose industry and perseverance have brought him a substantial measure of success, has been identified with the pioneer development of three states - Wisconsin, Minnesota and Oregon. He was born in Chicago in 1859 and at that time there was little indication that the city would attain its present metropolitan proportions. His parents were Maurice and Bridget (Riley) Moore, both of whom were natives of County Kerry, Ireland. The former left the Emerald isle when a young man and crossed the Atlantic, becoming a resident of Black Rock, New York. Three years later he removed westward to Chicago and for three years was employed in a packing house of that city for already that industry had received its initial impetus in the city which was to profit so largely thereby. In the winter of 1857 he took up his abode upon the farm now occupied by his son William, securing a tract of government land, his deed being signed by President Buchanan. The place comprised one hundred and twenty acres of wild timber land and in the midst of the dense forest he built a log cabin which he occupied until 1863, when he removed with his family to De Pere, Wisconsin. Later, however, he returned to the old home farm and began clearing the land, hauling off the timber and bringing the place under the plow. His remaining days were spent thereon, his death occurring in 1903, when he was seventy-nine years of age, while his wife died at the age of fifty-two years.

William Moore spent his boyhood days on the old home farm and in De Pere, Wisconsin, and his educational opportunities were those afforded by the district school near his father's place. At the age of twenty-two years he left the parental roof and on the Wisconsin river proceeded to the site of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, although the town had not been established at that time. He afterward removed to Hurley, Wisconsin. He next went to Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where he took up a timber claim and a homestead, devoting ten years to the improvement of his property. The succeeding three years were spent on the old homestead after which he heard and heeded the call of the west and was engaged in esti- mating timber in Oregon. When he again came to Wisconsin he took up his permanent abode upon this place and since 1903 has made it his home.

It was in October, 1902, that Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fitzgerald, a daughter of John and Margaret (Dooley) Fitzgerald, who were natives of Ireland and were among the early settlers of this state, their daughter having been born in De Pere. Such in brief is the life history of Mr. Moore, to whom every phase of pioneer existence is familiar. His life in the north woods in an early day was full of hardships and there was much arduous labor attached to the development of his claim. He has never been afraid of earnest, unremitting labor, however, and, overcoming difficulties and obstacles in his path by persistent purpose, he has worked his way steadily upward to success.

Joseph J. Hoslett

Joseph J. Hoslett is a partner in the firm of Peterson & Hoslett, general merchants at Sawyer, and aside from his business connections he is prominently known as a factor in official circles, having 'for the past twelve years served as 4 member of the county board of supervisors. He is a native of Door county, his birth having occurred in Clay Banks township, January 21, 1867. His parents, John B. and Mary (Madosh) Hoslett, were both natives of Belgium. The father, who was born in 1842, was a son of John B. Hoslett, who brought his family to the United States and settled in Door county in 1850. He afterward established his home in Kewaunee county, where he purchased wild land, which he cleared and transformed into a productive farm. The maternal grandfather of Joseph J. Hoslett was John Madosh, who came to the new world about the same time as the Hoslett family, and he, too, made his home in Kewaunee county. It was in that county that John D. Hoslett and Mary Madosh were reared and married and in 1863 they removed to Door county, settling on a tract of wild and unimproved land in Clay Banks township. With characteristic energy the father began to develop the place. He still resides thereon but is living retired, leaving the active work of the farm to others.

Joseph J. Hoslett obtained a public school education and attended the normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana, two winters, taking a commercial course. He received practical training in the work of the fields, assisting in the tasks of plowing. planting and harvesting through the summer months. He did not desire to engage in farming, however, as a life work and on attaining his majority he directed his efforts into commercial channels by entering the employ of G. W. Noble, a dealer in farm implements in Sturgeon Bay. He afterward purchased an interest in the J. C. Dana Company at Sawyer and in 1902 he bought the interest of Mr. Anderson in the firm of E. N. Anderson & Company, proprietors of a general store. At that time the firm name was changed to Peterson & Hoslett. The junior partner has full charge of the store and the business is a growing one.

Mr. Hoslett was married January 1, 1893, at Sawyer, to Miss Hansina A. Anderson, a daughter of Erik N. and Marie Anderson. Her maternal grandparents came to the United States from Norway in 1843 and located in Chicago, Illinois, whence in 1847 they removed to Manitowoc, which was then a mere frontier trading point. Her father came to the United States from Norway in

1855 and took up his residence in Manitowoc, where the family resided until 1880, when they came to Door county. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoslett have been born the following children: Marie A., who is teaching music at Scandinavia Academy at Scandinavia, Wisconsin; Emil J., who is assisting his father in the store and who resides at home; Eunice M. and Sherman A., both of whom are attending the public schools of Sawyer; and Norman W., who died July 6, 1910, at the age of four and a half years.

Mr. Hoslett is a stanch republican and has been called to office, having served as alderman for several years, as supervisor for a considerable period and as chairman of the county board for some time, which position he is now filling. He is also a member of the executive committee of the county council of defense. Further evidence of his interest in the general welfare is found in the fact that he is a member of the Sturgeon Bay Commercial Club and gives his hearty support to the various projects of that organization. In religious faith he is a Lutheran. Sawyer has profited from his enterprise and good judgment along a number of lines of activity and he is acknowledged to be one of its leading citizens.

Henry L. Gerlach

Among the progressive and energetic farmers who are contributing to the agricultural development of Sevastopol township is Henry L. Gerlach, who owns an excellent farm on section 25. A native of Wisconsin, he was born in Herman township, Sheboygan county, January 8, 1882, and is a son of Christian and Louisa (Hartman) Gerlach, both of whom were born in Germany. The mother, however, came to the United States when six years old with her parents, who resided in Wilson township, Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, until married and then removed to Herman township. There the father engaged in farming and won a substantial competence. Christian Gerlach was educated in Germany and remained there until he was twenty-two years old, when he came alone to the United States. He also made his way to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, and established one of the first blacksmith shops in Herman township. Both he and his wife passed away in that township and were there buried. To them were born six children, namely: Herman, who died in Milwaukee in 1909; August, a resident of Appleton, Wisconsin; Albert, who passed away in Milwaukee in 1917; Otto, who is a resident of Milwaukee; Henry L., of this review; and one who died in infancy.

Henry L. Gerlach received his early education in the district schools, which he attended until he was fourteen years old, and then entered the Mission House \cademy, near Franklin, Wisconsin, where he took a two years' course. Upon leaving that institution he secured work as a cheese maker in Sheboygan and was so occupied until 1900, when he entered the State University of Wisconsin at Madison, which in 1902 granted him a certificate showing that he had completed the course in the Dairy School. For about ten years he was employed as a cheese maker by L. M. Washburn, of Sevastopol township, and in 1911 he purchased the cheese factory. The following year he built the cheese factory at the institute and operated both factories until r913, when he sold them and bought the south half of the southeast quarter of section 25 and two hundred and fortyeight acres on section 31, Sevastopol township. He now gives his undivided attention to the management of his extensive farm holdings and has manifested the same progressiveness, sound judgment and business insight that cha¥acterized him in the direction of the affairs of the cheese factory. His farms are excellently improved and the work of cultivating the fields and caring for the stock is facilitated by substantial buildings and thoroughly modern equipment.

Mr. Gerlach was married February 8, 1906, to Miss Louisa Bartel, a daughter of William and Margaret Bartel, early pioneers of Sevastopol township. The father died in 1915 and is buried in the Bayside cemetery. The mother survives and makes her home with Mr. and Mrs, Gerlach, The Bartel homestead, which comprises the south half of the southeast quarter of section 25, was wild land when it came into possession of Mr. Bartel but in the course of years he transformed it into a highly cultivated and well improved farm and it is now owned by our subject. To Mr. and Mrs. Gerlach has been born a son, George Christian, whose natal day was January 10, 1910.

Mr. Gerlach gives his political allegiance to the republican party and for the past three years has served as township clerk, making a highly creditable record in that capacity. He is identified with the Loyal Order of Moose and in religious faith is a Lutheran. Although he began his independent career empty handed he is now financially independent, which indicates that industry and the ability to recognize and take advantage of opportunities constitute a sufficient foundation for success.

Frederick P. Bushman

Frederick P. Bushman, a well known miller of Sturgeon Bay, is a native of Door county, his birth occurring in Sturgeon Bay township on the 13th of June. 1874. His parents, Frederick and Margaret Bushman, were both born in Germany but came to America at an early day. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, cleared a tract of wild land in Door county and began the improvement of his place, continuing to carry on agricultural pursuits until his death. He was drowned in Sturgeon Bay in 1879. His widow remained on the home farm, which she operated with the assistance of her children, and passed away here January 1, 1911. In the family were six children, five of whom are still living.

During his boyhood Frederick P. Bushman attended the public schools but at the early age of thirteen years began his business career, being first employed at making shingles for the firm of A. Shaw & Company, with whom he remained for several years. After working for two years he was transferred to the gristmill belonging to Mr. Shaw and was made manager of the same in 1897. A few years later the property was sold to L. M. Washburn but Mr. Bushman was retained as manager and still continues in that position, which he has now so efficiently filled for twenty years. The mill has a capacity of seventy-five barrels of white flour per day.

waupee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Charles and Libby (Marshall) Dickinson. They have no children of their own but a niece, Helen Marie Dickinson, aged eight years, is living with them. Mrs. Bushman attends the Methodist church and is a fnost estimable lady. In politics Mr. Bushman is a republican, and is identified with the Equitable Fraternal Union, the National Fraternal League and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is well and favorably known throughout his native county and has a host of warm friends in Sturgeon Bay.

Rev. Henry N. Pfeifer

Rev. Henry N. Pfeifer, pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic church at Sawyer, was born on the sth of July, 1881, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is a son of Henry and Caroline ( Henze) Pfeifer, who came to this country from Germany. The father was born in the Rhine province of Bavaria in June, 1843, and was there reared and educated but in 1861 crossed the Atlantic to the United States and located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he was engaged in railroad work. He died in 1883 and his wife passed away in 1891. They were the parents of four children, namely: Johanna, who is now the wife of Jacob Ries of Oshkosh; Anton and Elizabeth, both deceased; and Henry N., of this review.

Father Pfeifer grew to manhood in his native city and was educated for the priesthood. After graduating from St. Vincent De Paul school in Oshkosh, he entered St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from which he was graduated in r9os. After his ordination he was appointed assistant pastor of St. Boniface Catholic church at Manitowoc, where he remained from 1905 to 1908, and was then transferred to Sawyer as pastor of Corpus Christi church, of which he has since been in charge.

Corpus Christi Catholic church was organized in 1904 with about forty-six families in the parish and a building was erected at a cost of nine thousand dollars to be used both as a parsonage and church. The first pastor was Rev. Frank Peters, who was in charge for three years, and was followed by Rev. C. Hugo, who remained for one year. Since then Father Pfeifer has been pastor and has done an excellent work. The congregation now numbers one hundred and eighteen families or four hundred and eighty-five souls, and a parochial school has been established with eight grades under two teachers and with seventy pupils in attendance. Father Pfeifer has labored untiringly for the interests of his church and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him whether Catholics or Protestants.

Joseph Dachelet

Joseph Dachelet, a progressive and well known farmer of Brussels township, has passed his entire life in that township, his birth there occurring February 23, 1873. His parents, Tusseon and Philomena (Bephy) Dachelet, were both born in Belgium. In young manhood the father emigrated to the United States and for a short time resided at Green Bay, Wisconsin. He then came to Brussels township, Door county, and purchased forty acres of land, to which he subsequently added another forty acre tract. He at once set to work to bring his land under cultivation, clearing it of timber. His first home was a log house but this in time gave place to a more modern residence. He devoted his life to the cultivation and improvement of his farm and died there in 1909. He had survived his wife for many years, as she was called to her final rest in 1887. Joseph Dachelet spent the period of his boyhood and youth upon the home farm in Brussels township and was of great assistance to his father in the operation of the place. His educational opportunities were those afforded by the district schools, but the training which he received in agriculture was highly valuable as a preparation for his life work. In 1892 he purchased his present farm of one hundred and twenty acres, which at that time was heavily timbered. The land is now all under cultivation and has been improved, so that his farm is an up-to-date and valuable property. The buildings are new, substantial and

In 1894 Mr. Dachelet was united in marriage to Miss Mary Mathy, who was born in Belgium and was brought by her parents, Charles and Annie (Aundree) Mathy, to the United States. After residing for a time in Union township, Door county, removal was made to Brussels township, where her father turned his attention to farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Dachelet have been born six children, as follows: Henry, Alice, John, Lucy, Louis and Floremena.

Mr. Dachelet is a republican in politics but has confined his activity in public affairs to casting his ballot. He has concentrated his efforts upon farming and his labors have been rewarded by the accumulation of a competence. His personal qualities are such as invariably win respect, and he has a host of friends not only in Brussels township but throughout the county.

Ernest W. Long

Almost from the earliest period of development at Sturgeon Bay the name of Long has been associated with the growth and progress of the city. Ernest W. Long is a representative of the family in the third generation, and is connected not only with the business interests but also with activities contributing to the intellectual and moral progress of the community. He was here born on the 7th of April, 1872, his parents being Frank and Agnes M. Long, mentioned at length elsewhere in this work. The public schools afforded him his educational opportunities. He passed through consecutive grades to the high school and when his textbooks were put aside entered the office of the Sturgeon Bay Advocate, of which his father was editor and proprietor. He was trained in all of the work of the office and ultimately was given charge of the mechanical end of the business. The Advocate has for many years been the expression of the business ability and journalistic genius of the Long family.

On the 13th of September, 1893, Ernest W. Long was united in marriage to Miss Laura Seidemann, a daughter of Hugo and Louise (Kestner) Seidemann, who became residents of Door county when the work of development and progress seemed scarcely begun within its borders. The father was a brewer by trade and owned one of the first breweries in this section. Later he turned his attention to the hotel business, conducting the Sturgeon Bay House, and subsequently he took up the occupation of farming. He next removed elsewhere and his last days were spent in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he passed away in 1903 at the age of sixty-five. His widow, however, still survives at the age of seventy-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Long have two children: Wesley, twenty-two years of age, who is with the Wisconsin Telephone Company at Omro, Wisconsin; and David, at home.

Mr. Long exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party, but at local elections where no issue is involved casts an independent ballot. Fraternally he is identified with the Modern Woodmen of America, having become a charter member of the camp at Sturgeon Bay. His religious faith is evidenced in his membership in the Moravian church, in the work of which he takes a most active and helpful part, having now served as superintendent of its Sunday school for more than fifteen years. He is also a member of the library board and is interested in all those forces which work for the intellectual and moral uplift of the community.

Gustav Tanck

Gustav Tanck, living on section 36, Egg Harbor township, where he carries on general farming and dairying, was born in Germany, December 15, 1863, and is a son of Herman and Bertha (Thoebe) Tanck, who were natives of Germany and in 1868 crossed the Atlantic to the United States, settling in Milwaukee, where they lived for six months. They afterward went to Washington county, Wisconsin, and the father, who was a carpenter and joiner, there worked at his trade until April, 1881, when he removed to Door county and purchased the place upon which his son Gustav now resides. He was not long permitted to enjoy his new home, however, for on the 14th of February, 1883, he passed away. His widow survived for more than seventeen years, her death occurring in August, 1900.

Gustav Tanck was largely reared and educated in Washington county, Wisconsin. At his father's death the responsibility of supporting the family devolved upon him, as he was the eldest son. Later he purchased the old home place, buying out the interests of the other heirs in the property, and he now has one hundred and sixty acres situated on section 36, Egg Harbor township. The original farm owned by his father comprised but forty acres. Mr. Tanck has cleared the greater part of his land and has brought it to a high state of cultivation, working a marked transformation in the appearance of the place, which is now one of the productive farms of the township. He bends his energies to its development and improvement and everything about the farm indicates his careful supervision and progressive methods. He is also engaged in the dairy business, milking eleven cows, and he is the present rural mail carrier, in which

On the 17th of February, 1900, Mr. Tanck was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kuehn and they have become the parents of eight children, namely: John; Charles; Martha; Emma; Laura, deceased; August; Clarence; and Roland.

Mr. Tanck is a member of the Lutheran church and his political endorsement is given to the democratic party, which recognizes in him one of its active local workers. He has served as assessor of Egg Harbor township for five years, as town clerk for five years and was justice of the peace for six years, in which position he rendered decisions that were strictly fair and impartial. He has always been loyal to the interests and trust reposed in him and has worked untiringly for the welfare and upbuilding of the community in which he resides,

Myron E. Lawrence

The summer resort business has claimed the attention of Myron E. Lawrence since 1901 and he now has hotel and cottage accommodations for over two hundred people, being proprietor of what is known as The Cove at Sturgeon Bay. He was born in that city on the 6th of July, 1858, and is a son of William B. and Augusta (Brooks) Lawrence, the former a native of New Hampshire and the latter of Calais, Maine. During his boyhood the father accompanied his parents on their removal to the Pine Tree state, where he made his home until coming to Wisconsin in 1850. He located on Washington island in Door county, where for some time he engaged in fishing as a means of livelihood, but later became proprietor of the Cedar Street House at Sturgeon Bay, which he conducted for a few years. He was subsequently engaged in the meat business for about ten years but in later life followed farming until his death, which occurred in 1913. His widow is still living.

Myron E. Lawrence is indebted to the public schools of Sturgeon Bay for the early educational privileges he enjoyed and after leaving school engaged in the meat business with his father. At the age of twenty-one he purchased his father's interest in the business and continued to conduct the market until 1898, though he owned it a few years longer. In 1901 he purchased property on Sturgeon Bay and opened a summer resort. The following year he built a hotel with accommodations for thirty people and has since erected a number of cottages, so that he can now accommodate over two hundred people. His place is up-to-date in its appointments, being lighted by electric lights from a private plant, and there is also a dance hall and good boating and fishing facilities are furnished the guests. Mr. Lawrence also owns one hundred and six acres of land, thirty of which have been set out in fruit and most of the remainder devoted to garden products, so that he can supply his own tables with fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds in season.

On the ist of April, 1881, Mr. Lawrence married Miss Josephine Coffeen, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a daughter of Louis Coffeen. The children born of this union are Dudley, now proprietor of the Lawrence meat market at Sturgeon

Bay; and Minnie, the wife of I. E. Schilling, of Miami, Florida. Fraternally Mr. Lawrence is identified with the Masonic order, and politically he affiliates with the republican party. As proprietor of The Cove he has proved a most genial and popular host and wherever known he is held in the highest esteem.

Arthur L. Hatch

Arthur L. Hatch, deceased, was one of the best known horticulturists of Wisconsin and one of the first three men in the state to receive recognition from the State University for services rendered in the development of horticultural and agricultural interests here. He well merited the honors which were conferred upon him, as his life was one of great usefulness and constituted a contributing factor to that progress of which Wisconsin has every reason to be proud.

Mr. Hatch was born in Sherburne, Chenango county, New York, March 25, 1846, and his life record spanned the intervening years to the 19th of February, 1916. His parents were W. A. and Amanda (Stewart) Hatch. In the maternal line he was a great-grandson of Oliver Stewart, a Revolutionary war soldier. His father was a blacksmith by trade and after spending a goodly portion of his married life in the Empire state he brought his family to Wisconsin in 1856, settling at Lloyd, Richland county, where he engaged in blacksmithing and also cleared up a farm. There he resided until his death, which occurred when he had reached the very venerable age of ninety-four years.

Arthur L. Hatch was a little lad of ten summers at the time of the removal to this state and he attended the public schools of Lloyd, the high school of Richland Center, Wisconsin, and the schools of Sextonville, this state. He afterward took up the profession of teaching, which he followed for a few years, and in 1871 he turned his attention to the nursery business at Ithaca, Wisconsin, in connection with S. I. Freeborn. He remained in that business for about twenty years and also owned a large fruit farm there, which he cultivated for a few years after disposing of his nursery business.

Mr. Hatch came to Door county in 1891 to investigate the possibilities for fruit growing in this district and the following year he purchased a tract of land in Sevastopol township in connection with Professor E. S. Goff, of Madison. Upon this land he planted the first cherry trees in Door county and proved that this industry could be profitably carried on here in a commercial way. As a result of his labors and influence there are thousands of acres of cherry orchards now in Door county. In 1893 his son-in-law, D. E. Bingham, took up his abode upon the place and began its development, which was continued under the supervision of Mr. Hatch. The latter in 1898 sold his home in Richland county to Professor Goff and purchased the latter's interest in the farm in Door county, to which he removed. Mr. Hatch had long been a close student of questione relating to Wisconsin's development as a horticultural state and came to be recognized as an authority upon fruit raising in Wisconsin. He successfully instituted many experiments and, basing his work upon scientific knowledge, experience and sound judgment, these were attended with success. He was onc of the first three men in Wisconsin to win recognition from the State University, a recognition that was similar to the degree of LL. D. when conferred by colleges upon men eminent in public life. He was very active in instruction work for the State University and was again and again called upon to address public meetings upon questions in which he was deeply interested. He made a scientific study of the soil and climatic conditions and of the best methods of producing fruit and other crops in this state, being thus able to give expert opinion upon such questions.

On the 26th of January, 1873, Mr. Hatch was married to Miss Clara E. Taplin, a native of Canada and a daughter of R. G. and Evaline (Cilley) Taplin. Their children are Musa, the wife of D. E. Bingham, of Door county, by whom she has two children, Gail and Murray; Bernice, the wife of F. M. McCullough, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Eva, the wife of H. W. Ullsperger, of Door county.

Mr. Hatch gave his political endorsement to the republican party, but was never ambitious to hold office. He was president of the Door County Park and Driveway Association and he was interested in all phases of public life affecting the general welfare of city, county and state. He was ever a man of action rather than of theory. His opinions were never hastily given, but were the outcome of careful consideration and as a horticulturist his contribution to the world's work was indeed valuable.

Alonzo S. Putman

Death removed an active business man of Sturgeon Bay when Alonozo S. Putman was called to his final rest on the 22d of May, 1917. He was proprietor of a livery stable and was one of the best known men of Door county, where practically his entire life was passed. He was born, however, in Aurora, Illinois, on the 5th of February, 1864, but was only four years old when first brought to this county by his parents, John and Sarah (Weed) Putman, the family locating at Baileys Harbor in 1870 but removing to Sturgeon Bay in the spring of 1871. For one year the father rented a farm near the city and engaged in its operation but at the end of that time returned to Aurora, Illinois. In 1875, however, we again find him in Door county and after spending the winter in Sawyer he located on a farm in Sturgeon Bay township, where he continued to make his home until called to his final rest. His widow is still living.

During his boyhood Alonzo S. Putman attended the public school in the acquirement of an education but at an early age began earning his own livelihood as a newsboy in Aurora, Illinois. When a young man he worked in the lumber woods during the winter months and also helped build the Sturgeon Bay canal. For cleven years he was employed in the nursery of George Pinney in Door county and in 1892 took the contract for carrying the mail to Sister Bay. In 1897 he opened a livery stable in Sturgeon Bay, known as the Vendome Barn, but this was destroyed by fire two years later and for the following two years he engaged in teaming. He then resumed the livery business, which he carried on with marked success up to the time of his demise. He had the first automobile bus in the county, carrying passengers north of Sturgeon Bay, and later he operated one railroad was built he operated a stage line across Green Bay to Marinette during the winter time for twenty-three years and often had the misfortune to break through the ice on these trips for it required either four or six horse teams and was a very hazardous undertaking. He ran an excellent stage service all over the northern part of the county, making trips as regular as any train service, and to the time of his death he still carried the mail throughout that locality both winter and summer though he used horses during the cold season. During the summer months he carried thousands of tourists to the resorts of this region and in that way became both widely and favorably known, being especially popular with the traveling public.

In 1887 Mr. Putman was united in marriage to Miss Lucretia Johnson, a native of Canada and a daughter of Robert and Mary Johnson, pioneers of Sturgeon Bay, and to this union were born five children, namely: Herbert, who is now agent for the Overland automobiles at Columbus, Ohio; Darewood, deceased; Phylis, Alger and Robert, all at home.

Fraternally Mr. Putman was affiliated with the Equitable Fraternal Union and the Eagles, and politically he was identified with the republican party. Coming here at an early day he witnessed almost the entire development of Door county. He saw the forests disappear before the woodman's ax, the land transformed into cultivable fields and towns and villages spring up. His business brought him in contact with a large number of people who held him in the highest esteem. Since his demise his family have disposed of the livery business. He is yet held in kindly remembrance by the many friends whom he left behind.

Louis Prueter

Louis Prueter is proprietor of a sawmill at Baileys Harbor and also is owner of an excellent farm of two hundred acres near the town. He was born in Germany on the 15th of October, 1859, and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prueter, who were also natives of that country, where the mother passed away. In 1867 the father came to the United States on a sailing vessel and made his way to Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where his death occurred.

Louis Prueter was a little lad of eight years at the time of the emigration of the family to the United States. His boyhood, therefore, was largely passed in Manitowoc county, where he acquired his education as a public school student. He remained at home until he reached his majority and through the summer months actively assisted in the work of the farm, thus early becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. On attaining his majority he removed to Washington island for a time was employed by the Frieberg Lumber Company. Later he took up his abode at Baileys Harbor and worked in the woods near here, getting out posts and ties. He carefully saved his earnings while thus employed until his economy and his industry had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to engage in business on his own account. He then joined Mr. Tousland in the purchase of a sawmill, which they operated together for a number of years, at the end of which time Mr. Prueter purchased the interest of his partner and is now sole owner of the business. He still operates his sawmill and is conducting a good business in the manufacture of lumber. While thus engaged he also made investment in two hundred acres of farm land near Baileys Harbor, which he cleared and has transformed into an excellent farm property. He has added many modern improvements thereto and from his farm now derives a very gratifying and substantial annual income.

In 1888 Mr. Prueter was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Oldenburg, a daughter of John and Gusta (Graff) Oldenburg. She was born in Milwaukee, while her parents were natives of Germany and in early life removed to Milwaukee, where they spent two years. They afterward became residents of Baileys Harbor township, Door county, where Mr. Oldenburg purchased a farm, which he cultivated for a considerable period or until death called him to his final rest. His widow still survives. To Mr. and Mrs. Prueter have been born three children, Carl, Sophia and Arnold. The family is widely and favorably known in Baileys Harbor and this locality and warm-hearted hospitality is freely accorded them. Mr. Prueter is recognized as a progressive and enterprising business man whose labors have always been intelligently directed and whose energy has been unfaltering.

Jule F. Herlache

Jule F. Herlache is a representative of one of the pioneer families of Door county, represented here from the period of earliest development. The family was here founded by his grandparents, who in the year 1856 crossed the Atlantic from Belgium and made their way to Wisconsin. The grandfather secured forty acres of wild land in Door county, to which he kept adding from time to time until his possessions aggregated four hundred and forty acres. He thus won a well merited position among the substantial agriculturists of this section of the state. His son, Clem Herlache, was a lad of eight years when he accompanied his parents to the new world, his birth having occurred in Belgium in 1848. After arriving at man's estate he was united in marriage to Miss Delphine Gigot, of Belgium, and they became the parents of seven children: Sedona, who is the wife of Jule Bossman; Henry ; Isadore; Ernest; Philiste, who died and was buried in Gardner township; Lucy; and Jule F., of this review. Always interested in public welfare, Clem Herlache and his father assisted in organizing the local school district and he served as treasurer of the district for some time. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church.

Jule F. Herlache, whose name introduces this review, spent his boyhood and youth upon the home farm and at the usual age began his education as a public school pupil. He pursued his studies during the winter months and in the summer seasons worked in the fields, thus gaining the practical experience which enabled him to take up farming on his own account after he had attained his majority. He located upon his present place of residence on section 30, Gardner township, in 1902. Here he has a large and splendidly built dairy barn and he keeps high grade Holstein cattle. He is also engaged in the raising of Percheron horses and has a thoroughbred sire. His place comprises one hundred and seventy-nine acres of rich and productive land and the equipments upon his farm make it one of the valuable properties of his section of the county. In addition to managing and operating his home place he is stockholder in the cheese factory.

On the 15th of June, 1909, Mr. Herlache was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Delfosse, of Brussels, and they have become parents of two children: Kermit, born January 28, 1910; and Melton, born January 9, 1913. In his political views Mr. Herlache is a republican and for the past two years he has filled the office of supervisor. He has also been school director of district No. 5 for three years and the cause of education finds in him a stalwart champion. He was born May 5, 1891, on the old home place in Gardner township and here he has spent his entire life, covering twenty-six years. He is one of the progressive and enterprising young farmers and business men of his district and the progress that he has already made is an indication of what he will accomplish in the future,

Noel J. Delfosse

Noel J. Delfosse, proprietor of the Pleasant Vale Cheese factory, and a well known merchant of Drussels township, his home being on section 3, was born in Union township, Door county, May 19, 1892, a son of Noel and Julia ( Hoddy) Delfosse, natives of Horbey, Belgium. The father spent his early boyhood in that country but in 1853 crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel, making his way to Philadelphia. He afterward traveled westward to Chicago, and later came to Sturgeon Day, Wisconsin, taking up his abode in Gardner township, Door county. On these various removals he had accompanied his parents and the grandfather purchased a tract of timber land, which he at once began to clear and develop. Upon that place he built a log house and immediately took up the arduous task of improving the farm. Eventually he sold that property and bought land in Union township, becoming owner of a tract of eighty acres, to which he added from time to time as his financial resources increased until he had two hundred acres. He continued to reside upon the old homestead until his death, which occurred when he was fifty-three years of age, and his widow also died on the old home farm.

Noel Delfosse, Sr. spent a considerable portion of his boyhood in Union township, and pursued his education in the district schools. Eventually the farm was divided among four brothers of the family, Louis, August, Eugene and Noel. The last named added to his share until he was the owner of one hundred and sixty acres, which he converted into a rich, productive and valuable farm, in the midst of which he erected a nice residence. His attention was always given to general agricultural pursuits to the time of his demise, which occurred .in 1914, when he had reached the age of sixty-nine years and nine days. His widow is still living upon the old homestead and is now sixty-one years of age. She left her native country when a young lady and became a resident of Union township, Door county, Wisconsin, being a resident there when she gave her.hand in mariage to Noel Delfosse. They were ever regarded as a most worthy and highly respected couple and the father was prominent in public affairs, serving as chairman of the township board of Union for thirty-six years.

Noel J. Delfosse pursued his education in the district schools near the old home farm, upon which he was reared. He continued to assist in its cultivation and improvement until he attained his majority, when he obtained employment in a flour mill of the Pierre & Virlee Company, continuing in that connection for a year and a half. He then purchased the cheese factory and store of his present place and has since conducted business along those lines. He carries a good line of general merchandise and he has a well equipped cheese factory, manufacturing his product according to modern processes and finding therefor a. ready sale.

On April 27, 1910, Mr. Delfosse was united in marriage to Miss Laura Befay, a daughter of Dennis and Sylvia (Lampereur) Befay, who were natives of Belgium but became early settlers of Wisconsin, their marriage being celebrated at Green Bay, where their daughter, Mrs. Delfosse, was born. By her marriage she has become the mother of four children, Roland, Dorothy, Naomi and Violet, but the last named died at the age of seven months.

Noel J. Delfosse has been a lifelong resident of Door county and has witnessed many changes here as the work of progress and improvement has been carried steadily forward. He is now but twenty-five years of age but already has made a most creditable position in the business circles of his community and is conducting interests which promise further success for the future.

B. J. Erskine is now living retired in Jacksonport, but for many years was an active factor in agricultural and industrial circles and through persistent and well directed energy won the success that enables him to rest from further labor at the age of seventy-six years. He was born in Rockland, Lincoln county, Maine, June 3, 1841, a son of Abail and Lucinda ( Borneman) Erskine, who were also natives of the Pine Tree state and representatives of old New England families of German descent. The father was a carpenter and cabinetmaker, following those pursuits in Maine and California and lastly in Boston, where both he and his wife passed away and were laid to rest. They had a family of nine children: Ellen, now deceased; Lucinda; B. J.; Royal, who is living in Seattle, Washington; Lincoln, who is postmaster of Jacksonport, Wisconsin; Mary, residing in the east; Roswell and Cora who have passed away; and Clara, also in the east.

B. J. Erskine acquired a common school education, pursuing his studies to the age of fourteen, after which he devoted five years to work upon a farm, being thus employed until he reached the age of nineteen. He also sailed to some extent and was employed in shipyards until he attained his majority. He then responded to the country's call for troops, enlisting in the coast guard battalion as a member of Company B of the Maine Volunteers, doing garrison and post duty until the close of the war. He then returned home and was employed in different occupations until 1867, when he went to New Orleans and thence proceeded up the Mississippi river to St. Louis, Missouri, from which point he continued his journey to Chicago. While in that city in 1868 he saw an advertisement in a newspaper for lumbermen in Door county, Wisconsin. By steamer he made his way to Baileys Harbor, where he secured employment at loading timber on vessels, spending several months in that way. He next began buying timber land, hiring men to do the cutting and then shipping the lumber. He bought eighty acres of timber in Jacksonport township and remained thereon for several years. He afterward took up his abode in Jacksonport, where he engaged in carpentering until the last few years and is now retired, enjoying a rest which he richly merits, for his has been an active and useful life.

Mr. Erskine was married when forty-four years of age, to Miss Matilda Klaus, of Green Bay, and they have become the parents of five children; Roswell, of Chicago; Lucinda, also of that city; Louise, at home; Ione, of Chicago; and Beatrice, at home.

In politics Mr. Erskine is a stalwart republican, believing that the party platform contains the best elements of good government, He was township clerk and assessor for a number of years and was justice of the peace, and in public office made an excellent record for loyalty and for efficient service. In his life he has had many hard knocks and his path has been beset with difficulties and obstacles, but he has steadily worked his way upward until in the evening of his days he is in possession of a substantial competence as the reward of his former labors - a competence sufficient to supply him with all of the comforts and some of the luxuries of life.

Barnard Walther

Barnard Walther, the owner of the finest and best improved farm in Sevastopol township, situated on section 11, claims Germany as the land of his birth. He was born January 24, 1857, and his parents were John and Margaret Walther, who never left that country. The father, who was a farmer and wagon maker by occupation, died during the youth of our subject, but the mother is still living and makes her home in Diedolf, Germany. In the family were five children, namely: Christiana, who married John Erk, of Diedolf, and died in 1915; Kaspar Fred, now a resident of Streator, Illinois; Barnard, of this review; Katherine, the wife of Fred Pittorf, of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin; and Mrs. Caroline Prunngraber, of Westheim, Germany.

During his boyhood and youth Barnard Walther was given good educational advantages and after leaving school at the age of fourteen years learned the carpenter's trade, at which he was employed in his native land until twentyfour years of age. He then came to the United States, becoming a resident of Jacksonport, Door county, Wisconsin, in 1881. Here he had friends and relatives living at that time and he soon found employment at his trade, which he continued to follow for one year. During that time he and his brother Kaspar built the Catholic church at Jacksonport. Our subject then purchased forty acres of timber land in Jacksonport township and cleared thirty-three acres, which he improved and placed under cultivation. Subsequently he bought one hundred and twenty acres a half mile north of his first purchase and cut the timber from ninety acres of this tract. He lived there until 1903, when he sold the place and bought the southwest quarter of section 11, Sevastopol township, and at once turned his attention to its improvement and cultivation. He now has the finest farm in that locality, it being improved with good and substantial buildings which stand as monuments to his thrift and industry. He has always been a hard working man and to his perseverance and untiring labor, as well as to his good management, is attributable his excellent success.

It was on the 16th of June, 1881, that Mr. Walther landed in Baltimore, Maryland, and on the 23d of that month he reached Jacksonport, Wisconsin. Three days later he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Goefert, who had crossed the ocean on the same boat with him in company with her grandmother. She is a daughter of John and Katherine Mary Goefert, natives of Germany, who are now living with our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Walther have nine children, namely : Emma, the wife of Edmund Henschel, of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin; Charles, of Sturgeon Bay; Fred, of Jacksonport; Selma, the wife of Charles Urban, of Jacksonport; Matilda, the wife of Henry Meyer, of Sturgeon Bay; John, of Sevastopol township; Henry, at home; George, at home; and Hildegard, also at home.

The family are widely and favorably known in this locality and Mr. Walther is regarded as one of its leading citizens. Since granted the right of franchise he has cast his ballot with the republican party and has taken a commendable interest in public affairs. In religious faith he is a German Lutheran and his life has been consistent with the teachings of that organization.

For more than a third of a century C. A. Lundberg has been connected with mercantile interests at Fish Creek and throughout the entire period has conducted a first class establishment, carrying an attractive line of goods, while his business methods commend him to the confidence and support of the general public. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 25, 1854, and is a son of Carl and Catherine Lundberg, the father a native of Stockholm, Sweden, and the mother of Christiania, Norway. They arrived in America in early life, after spending three months on the water in one of the old-time sailing vessels, and it was about 1842 when they established their home in Milwaukee. The father was a cooper by trade and followed that pursuit for a considerable period. In 1867 he removed to Fish Creek, Door county, where he continued to work at his trade for many years, or up to his retirement from active business life in 1897. His remaining days were passed in Fish Creek, where his death occurred about 1905, when he was eighty-four years of age. His wife also reached an advanced age, her death occurring in 1903, when she had passed the eightysecond milestone on life's journey. Both were born in the year 1821 and for a very extended period they lived together in the bonds of wedlock, the labors of the one assisting and rounding out the labors of the other. They were among the worthy pioneers of this section of the state and enjoyed the high regard of all with whom they were associated.

C. A. Lundberg was reared under the parental roof and pursued his education in the schools of Milwaukee until he reached the age of thirteen years, when the family removed to Fish Creek, and later he continued his studies here. Under the direction of his father he learned the cooper's trade and he also sailed to some extent on the lakes. In 1881, however, he turned his attention to merchandising and thus for thirty-six years has been actively associated with the commercial interests of Fish Creek. He carries a large stock of goods and enjoys an extensive patronage. His business methods are such as will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny. He has ever recognized the fact that satisfied patrons are the best advertisement and he has always put forth the most energetic efforts to please his customers.

On the 13th of September, 1885, Mr. Lundberg was united in marriage to Miss Alice M. Schuyler, a daughter of Albe and Amanda (Hitt) Schuyler, who were natives of New York and became pioneers of Door county. The father here turned his attention to the lumber business and to farming and also engaged in the practice of veterinary surgery, as do all of his sons. He resided in Clay Banks township during the greater part of his connection with the middle west and passed away in May, 1905. His widow still survives and is now living in Sawyer. To Mr. and Mrs. Lundberg have been born five children: Ruth, who died in 1901 at the age of fourteen years; Gertrude, the wife of Ray Cuff, living in Barron county, Wisconsin; Alma, who is a trained nurse; Lucile, at home; and Robert, who died in 1911 at the age of six years.

The religious faith of the family is that of the Baptist church, in which the parents hold membership. Mr. Lundberg is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of the Maccabees. He votes with the republican party but does not seek nor desire office, preferring always to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs, which have been carefully conducted and which have brought to him a measure of success that places him among the men of affluence of his part of the county. He has lived in this section of the state for a half century and has been an interested witness of its growth and development, for at all times he has borne his part in the work of general progress and improvement. 4

Chauncey Mackey

» Chauncey Mackey is a representative farmer living on section 17, Clay Banks township, and in other ways is prominently connected with business interests of Door county. He was born June 29, 1863, on the lake shore in Clay Banks township, his parents being John and Antoinette (Hitt) Mackey. The father was born October 28, 1834, and the' mother on the 2d of May, 1845. They arrived in Door county in the early '5os and the father gave his attention to farming and logging up to the time of his demise, which occurred November 28, 1907. His widow survived until the gth of September, 1914, when she was laid by his side in Clay Banks cemetery. They were the parents of four children: Frances, the wife of Ben Minsker, of Good Harbor, Michigan; Chauncey, of this review; Eugene, who is living in Chicago; and Melvin, who is a resident of Milwaukee.

Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Tufts

ship and through the period of his boyhood worked with his father upon the home farm, there remaining until he had attained his majority. He then started out in the business world on his own account and was connected with the fishing industry until nineteen years ago, when he took up his abode upon the farm that is now his place of residence. Here he is successfully and energetically carrying on general agricultural pursuits, having brought his fields to a high state of cultivation, He is also engaged in dairying and for this purpose keeps good grades of Holstein cattle.

On the 7th of December, 1886, Mr. Mackey was united in marriage to Miss Mary Olson, who came from Norway in her girlhood days. They have become the parents of six children: Molly, now the wife of Archie Mitts; John, who is living on his grandfather's homestead in Clay Banks township; and Clarabelle, Catherine, Grace and Lawrence, who are yet at home.

The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church and Mr. Mackey gives his political support to the republican party. He has served as supervisor for two terms and is ever interested in those things which pertain to public progress and improvement. He has been a stockholder of the telephone company and he is identified with all progressive measures which keep the district and county in touch with the trend of modern thought, progress and improvement, He is highly esteemed as a representative citizen, as a reliable business man and as a faithful friend, and he has many friends in this county.

Millard Tufts

Millard Tufts, principal of the Door-Kewaunee Training School for Teachers at Algoma, was born in Clay Banks township, Door county, June 10, 1889, a son of Alexander and Ellen (Shaw) Tufts, both of whom are natives of County Down, Ireland, The father served in the English army -for fifteen years and for six years of that time was on active duty in India. Later he crossed the Atlantic to Canada and thence came to Door county in 1869. Here he was married to Miss Ellen Shaw, with whom he had previously been acquainted in Ireland. Alexander Tufts was a second cousin of Jim Tufts, one of the pioneer settlers of Door county, well known as a lumberman and as a captain on the lakes. It was at the request of his cousin that Alexander Tufts came to Door county. For a time he engaged in clerking for William Horn at Horn's Pier but after a brief period purchased a farm in Clay Banks township and he is still owner and occupant of the old homestead, which he has carefully developed and improved through all these years. To him and his wife have been born nine children: Moses, deceased; Eliza, the wife of Michael Moore, a farmer of Sevastopol township; Robert, living in Algoma, Wisconsin; Ellen, the wife of Edward Hunt, of Sawyer; Alexander, whose home is at Portland, Oregon; Jennie; John; Millard; and Frances.

Millard Tufts is indebted to the public school system of the county for his early educational opportunities. After attending the high school of Sturgeon Bay he spent four years in the Oshkosh Normal School and at the present time is taking special work in the State University at Madison. In the meantime he has become closely connected with the educational interests of the county and state. In 1907 he served as principal of a ten-grade school at Channing, Michigan, and later did substitute work at Little Chute, Wisconsin, in the high school. For three years he was principal of the high school at Walworth, Wisconsin, and in 1914 he was appointed county superintendent of schools of Door county following the resignation of George A. Bassford. The following year he was elected to the position and he instituted many progressive and helpful movements in connection with the schools. He organized boys' and girls' agricultural clubs and also established school credits for home work. He is very progressive and advanced the schools in accord with the ideas of modern education. He resigned the county superintendency in 1917 to accept the position of principal of the Door-Kewaunee Training School for Teachers at Algoma.

Professor Tufts is independent in his political views, supporting men and measures rather than party. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons and has taken the chapter degrees. He is also identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, while his religious faith is evidenced in his membership in the Methodist church. He is actuated by high and honorable principles in all that he does and in his professional life is working ever toward advanced ideals.

Eli Stegmann

Door county has been signally favored in the class of men who have occupied her public offices. They have on the whole been capable, faithful and efficient and have rendered good service to the public. In this connection Eli Stegmann is well known and he is now filling the office of sheriff of the county while maintaining his residence at Sturgeon Bay. He was born in Forestville, this county, July 4, 1887, a son of John and Matilda (Peterson) Stegmann, both of whom were natives of Algoma, Wisconsin. The father was a farmer by occupation and in early life came to Door county with his parents and purchased land near Forestville. This he has improved and has since cultivated, his fields being now highly developed so that good crops are annually gathered.

Eli Stegmann was reared and educated in Door county, attended school until he reached the age of fourteen years, when he started out to earn his own living, and since that time he has depended upon his own labors and resources for all that he has attained and enjoyed. He began working by the month and at various times has been employed in connection with brick manufacturing, with the lumber business, with orcharding, with the operation of a sawmill and with threshing. He also had the Standard Oil wagon four years and in September, 1916, he was called to public office, being elected to the position of sheriff of Door county in which capacity he is now serving. He is prompt, faithful and fearless in the discharge of his duty and is doing much to maintain respect for and observance of the law.

On the 6th of June, 1917, Mr. Stegmann was united in marriage to Miss Norma Zill, daughter of Charles Zill, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Door county and is now residing in Sevastopol township, where he is engaged in farming, being well known in the community where he makes his home.

The religious faith of Mr. Stegmann is that of the German Lutheran church, to the teachings of which he loyally adheres. In his fraternal relations he is connected with the Moose, the Eagles and the Modern Woodmen of America, his political allegiance has always been given to the republican party since he became a voter and he has given earnest and effective effort to promote the growth and insure the success of his party. He is well known in this county where he has always resided and the fact that many of his stanch friends are those who have known him from his boyhood indicates that his has been a well spent life. He has worked earnestly and persistently and is making steady progress.

George Hembel

George Hembel, who is devoting his time and energy to general farming and dairying, is a well known resident of Nasewaupee township and has a wide circle of friends. His birth occurred upon the farm where he still resides, March 8, 1880, and his parents are Phillip and Katy (Weisner) Hembel, who are now living in Sawyer, where the father owns an implement business,

George Hembel passed his boyhood and youth much as other farm bred boys, attending the public schools and assisting his father with the farm work. In 1905 when about twenty-five years old he began farming on his own account and as the years have passed his resources have steadily increased. He now owns the homestead on section 4, Nasewaupee township, and since acquiring title to the place has erected thereon a fine two story residence, a good barn and a silo. He is engaged in dairying to some extent and also does general farming and his efforts have been so well directed that he now ranks among the substantial farmers of his locality. In addition to his farm he owns stock in the local telephone company.

Mr. Hembel was married October 9, 1906, to Miss Frieda Borck, of Forestville, a daughter of Joe Borck. Their children are four in number: Sylvia, Edna, Lester and Erna.

Mr. Hembel has not allied himself with any party, preferring to cast an independent ballot. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the German Lutheran church and its teachings are the guiding principles of his life. He has thoroughly identified his interests with those of Door county, of which he has been a lifelong resident, and he never fails to lend his influence to all movements for the general good.

M. J. Jischke is the postmaster of the village of Sister Bay, where he is also actively engaged in business in connection with his father, who is proprietor of a meat market. M. J. Jischke was born in Germany, June 23, 1885, a son of Frank and Martha (Bothe) Jischke, who were natives of the same country. On coming to America they made their way into the interior of the country, settling first at Ephraim, Door county, Wisconsin, in October, 1892. There the father en-

M. J. Jischke was a lad of but seven years at the time of the emigration to the new world, so that his education was largely acquired on this side of the Atlantic. He attended school at Baileys Harbor until sixteen years of age, when he began assisting his father. His mother did some carpet weaving, having learned the trade in Germany, while M. J. Jischke and his father were active in the butchering business. On the 16th of September, 1902, the family removed to Sister Day, where the subject of this review continued to aid in the conduct of the butchering business. He is still active in.that business and at the same time he is filling the position of postmaster, to which he was appointed on the 24th of February, 1915.

On the 14th of September, 1910, Mr. Jischke was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Bunda, daughter of Wenzel and Mary (Worachek) Bunda, who were natives of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and settled at Sister Bay, where they lived until about twenty years ago. The father engaged in conducting a general store there until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Jischke have become the parents of two children, Joseph and Alice. -

The religious faith of the family is that of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Jischke is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and his political faith is that of the democratic party. He has served as constable of the village of Sister Bay and now in the position of postmaster is making an excellent record by his fidelity to the duties that devolve upon him, He has always lived in this section of the state since coming to the new world and he is widely and favorably known in the village where he resides and in the surrounding district.

Arnold N. Wagener

Arnold N. Wagener, proprietor of a saloon at Sturgeon Bay, was born in the city where he still resides in October, 1879, and he is a son of N. Arnold and Isabelle Wagener, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. He was reared under the parental roof and enjoyed the educational opportunities accorded by the public schools here. He afterward learned the cigar makers' trade and later established a factory, which he conducted for a year and a half. He later worked for his father for a year and a half, and then entered into partnership with G. Jacquart in the cigar business. That association continued for eight months after which Mr. Wagener sold out and established a saloon. Subsequently he again engaged in the cigar business with John Graef and they continued together for one year. Mr. Wagener spent four years as a bar tender, after which he bought out a saloon which he conducted for a year. The town then voted no license and for eighteen months thereafter he conducted a restaurant, but when the town again voted to license saloons, he established his present business, in which he has since engaged.

On the 4th of November, 1908, Mr. Wagener was united in marriage to Miss Pearl S. Houle, who is a member of the Methodist church. In politics Mr. Wagener maintains an independent course. He has served as deputy sheriff of Door county, filling that position for two years under his brother. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and is treasurer of the local lodge and also of the Sons of Hermann. He belongs to the Commercial Club and to the Twenty Club.

Eben B. Wood

Eben B. Wood, who is actively identified with the fishing industry, makes his home in Union township, Door county. He was born in Holland, Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, on the 15th of December, 1856, his parents being Ephraim and Rose (Ingersoll) Wood, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Cleveland, Ohio. The father spent his youth in New England but afterward removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where he married, and a little later took up his abode upon a farm in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, establishing his home on an eighty acre tract of land near Holland. He also conducted a store in .Amsterdam, Wisconsin, in connection with the development and cultivation of his land and remained a valued resident of that district for fourteen years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Cleveland, Ohio, where he conducted a stone quarry, and later he lived at Newburg, Wisconsin, until his death, which occurred in the fall of 1881, when he was sixty-seven years of age. His widow survived until 1909 and had reached the age of seventy-two years when called to her final 'rest. When the father came to Wisconsin he found a new and undeveloped country. The forests stood in their primeval strength, the roads were uncut, the streams unbridged. People had to blaze their way through the forests and they utilized every available opportunity to make this district a habitable one. Mr. Wood built a log cabin, in which there was no door or window for a time and ingress and egress had to be made through an opening in the roof. Later, however, conveniences were added to this pioneer home and still later a frame dwelling was erected.

Eben B. Wood spent his boyhood days upon the home farm until he reached the age of eleven years and then accompanied his parents to Cleveland, where he had the opportunity of attending the city schools. He continued his residence in Cleveland until he reached the age of twenty-four, when he went to Bay City, Michigan. Afterward he resided for a time in Chicago and still later in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan county, Wisconsin. He became identified with the fishing busine s an employe of George Rathburn and still later he removed to Schumacher's Point. Since that period he has been identified with the fishing industry in Door county and now makes his home in Union township, from which point he directs his business interests. He is actively engaged along that line and his business has reached substantial and gratifying proportions.

In 1886 Mr. Wood was united in marriage to Miss Octavia Lampereur, a daughter of Eugene and Lucy (Delwich) Lampereur, who were natives of Belgium, and Mrs. Wood was born in Suamico, Drown county, Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Wood have been born ten children, namely: Clara, Eugene, Rosie, Eli, Charles, Mary, Ephraim, Henry, John and Laura.

In his political views Mr. Wood is a republican and has always supported the party, but he does not seek nor desire office as a reward for party fealty.

He has led a busy life and while he had no special advantages at the outset of his career he has made steady progress and is today conducting a successful business, while his personal characteristics and his fidelity in citizenship make him one of the valued residents of this section of the state.

Ralph Jenquin, living on section 17, Gardner township, is the owner of a store and cheese factory and both branches of his business are being successfully conducted. In addition he owns an excellent farm which has been brought to a high state of cultivation and improvement. He is a native son of Gardner ' township, born July 13, 1877, his parents being Charles and Phillipine Jenquin, both of whom were born in Belgium, where they were reared, edúcated and married. In the year 1867 they crossed the Atlantic to the new world, for the favorable reports which they had heard concerning the opportunities of this country led them to desire to try their fortune on this side of the Atlantic. Making their way into the interior of the country, they settled at Little Sturgeon, Wisconsin, where the father was first employed in a sawmill. He carefully saved his earnings and eventually purchased eighty acres of land, to which later he added another tract of forty acres. He cleared all this with the assistance of his sons and transformed it into productive fields. He took up the business of cheese manufacturing in 1892, establishing a factory at that time, and in 1894 he also opened a general store, which was the first in his section of the county. As merchant, cheese manufacturer and farmer he made for himself a creditable position in the business circles of the county. He is energetic and his business ability hag enabled him to press steadily forward toward the goal of success. In religious belief Mr. Jenquin in a Spiritualist. Politically he is a republican and for twenty years he filled the office of town treasurer. He has also been school treasurer and was clerk for many years. He now makes his home with his son Victor in Green Bay. As the years have gone on he has gained a wide acquaintance and his sterling worth of character has been recognized by all with whom he has been associated. To him and his wife were born seven children: Matilda, the wife of Emil Corbisier, Sr.; Bertha, who is the wife of Alfred Neveu, of Green Bay; Josephine, the wife of Joseph Pigeon, of Green Bay; George, who follows farming in Brown county; Ralph, of this review; Victor, who is connected with the Continental Store at Green Bay; and Victoria, the wife of Urban Neveu, of Green Bay.

Ralph Jenquin, through the period of his boyhood and youth, worked upon the home farm through the summer seasons and in the winter months attended the public schools. He started out in life independently in 1904, at the age of twenty-seven years, upon the old homestead, where he took charge of the store and cheese factory. He has since continued in this business and has made it a profitable undertaking. He now employs two cheesemakers and the product of his factory finds a ready sale on the market because of its excellence. He gives attention to sanitary conditions and utilizes the latest processes in manufacture. He is the secretary of the Gardner Telephone Company, which position he has occupied since 1908. Interested in everything that pertains to public progress and improvement, he has cooperated in many plans which have had direct benefit upon the welfare and upbuilding of his district.

In 1902 Mr. Jenquin was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Van Calistor, of Green Day, who departed this life June 13, 1917, and was laid to rest in the cemetery in Gardner township. They were the parents of five children: Arthur, Elmer, Lawrence, Harold and Rubele.

Mr. Jenquin is a Spiritualist in religious taith. His political views are in accord with the principles and teachings of the republican party, to which he has given stanch allegiance since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. For three years he filled the office of assessor, was also treasurer for four years, has been township clerk for seven years and for fifteen years was justice of the peace. He is also an officer of the schools and the cause of education finds in him a warm champion, He was first called to office in connection with educational inte: on attaining his majority. He is serving as clerk of Consolidated School No. 1, and is a member of the common school committee of Door county. His marked characteristics are those which in every land and clime awaken confidence and regard. He is reliable in business, enterprising in citizenship, faithful to the ties of home and friendship and in a word his life has ever been characterized by manly principles.

Karl Krauel

Karl Krauel was a well known farmer of Egg Harbor township and at the time of his death held title to two hundred acres of excellent land. He was born in Germany, April 27, 1853, and was a son of Fritz and Caroline Krauel, also natives of the fatherland. The mother passed away in that country, but the father, who was a laborer by occupation, afterward came to America and spent his last years in the home of our subject, dying in 1898.

Karl Krauel was reared under the parental roof and obtained his education in the schools of Germany. For a number of years he worked for others in that country but in 1880 emigrated to the United States and at once made his way to Door county, Wisconsin. After working as a hired hand for two years, he bought two hundred acres of farming land on section 33, Egg Harbor township, and at once began improving the place. He erected substantial buildings, placed his land under the plow and as the years passed brought the land to a high state of cultivation. He raised both grain and stock and so managed his affairs that he gained a competence. His success was founded upon progressive methods and good management and he ranked among the leading farmers of his township.

On the 14th of October, 1876, Karl Krauel was married to Miss Carolina Hanaman, and they became the parents of nine children: one who died in infancy; Minnie, deceased; Ida; Martha; Emma; Louise; Helena; William; and Herman. Emma, now Mrs. John Shultz, is living in Egg Harbor township and has four children: Herman, William, John and Irene.

He held membership in the Lutheran church. Fraternally he was identified with the Sons of Hermann. His death, which occurred in August, 1913, was regarded as a loss to the community and his memory is still cherished by his friends. Mrs. Krauel is residing on the old home place, the operation of which she is supervising and is manifesting good business ability in the management of her affairs. She too is well known and well liked in the township.

H. J. Sanderson, of Sturgeon Bay, editor of the Door County Democrat, has had much to do with public interests both as a worker in the ranks of, the republican party and through his official connection with journalistic interests, for it is a widely recognized fact that the press is both the mirror and the molder of public opinion.

Born on the 2d of October, 1875, in the city which is still his home, Mr. Sanderson is a son of William A. and Sarah (Rice) Sanderson. The father, a native of New York, was a son of an Episcopal minister who was born in Scotland but spent the greater part of his life in the Empire State. William A. Sanderson there resided until 1866, when he removed westward and became a resident of Sturgeon Bay, where he took up the profession of teaching. Later, however, he was lighthouse keeper at Cana Island for a quarter of a century but is now living retired in Sturgeon Bay. It was here that he wedded Sarah Rice, a native of this city and a daughter of Daniel Rice, who was one of the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson are today well known and prominent among the residents of Door county, where they have made their home for more than a half century.

H. J. Sanderson, after acquiring a public school education, began learning the printer's trade, which he followed in Green Bay and jn other places, acquainting himselí with every phase of the business. For two years he was editor of the Algoma Record and afterward left the state, spending a year in Arizona and in Colorado. On the expiration of that period he returned to Sturgeon Bay and after spending two years in the state department as game warden became connected with the Door County Democrat, of which he is now part owner. This paper was established by Pinney & Shepard on the 28th of January, 1893. The latter retired in 1894 but Mr. Pinney remained in active connection with the paper until his demise, which occurred July 30, 1909. The paper was then conducted under the management of Mr. Sanderson until March 4, 1910, when it was purchased by the Door County Publishing Company, of which H. J. Sanderson is the president; Edward L. Houle, vice president; and Arthur T. Harris, secretary and treasurer. J. E. Harris was also financially interested in the company, All four of these gentlemen were former employes on the paper. At the time of the organization and incorporation of the company the Door County Democrat became a republican paper. In September, 1911, the interest of J. E. Harris was purchased by the other members of the firm, who have since owned and published the paper, which is a weekly journal issued each Friday. It contains from ten to twelve pages, all home print, and has a circulation of twenty-nine hundred. The plant is equipped with most modern machinery and facilities for doing most excellent work in newspaper publication and in job printing. This was the third paper in Wisconsin to install a model 14 linotype. In addition to publishing an attractive and readable journal, the company also maintains a large job printing department which is liberally patronized, and the business in both branches has long since reached profitable and satisfactory proportions.

On the 1st of August, 1901, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Sanderson and Miss Mary Pavlicek, of Algoma, Wisconsin, and they now have a daughter, Beatrice. Fraternally Mr. Sanderson is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and for one term he served on the state central committee. He served for three years as deputy collector of customs at Sturgeon Bay but has never been a politician in the sense of office seeking, although keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day.

Edward L. Houle

Edward L. Houle is the vice president of the Door County Publishing Company, engaged in the publication of the Door County Democrat, and has had long experience in this business, which he entered at the age of thirteen years and with which he has been continuously connected, working his way upward step by step to his present position. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, where he still makes his home, on the 6th day of May, 1878, and is a son of John and Ida (Seymour) Houle, who were natives of Brown county, Wisconsin. The father was a carpenter by trade and in early life came to Sturgeon Bay, where he continued to work in connection with building operations up to the time of his death, which occurred February 21, 1913. His widow survives.

The boyhood days of Edward L. Houle were spent in his native city and he attended its public schools and the Catholic parochial school, but at the early age of thirteen years began providing for his own support by learning the printer's trade with J. J. Pinney, by whom he was employed continuously for about twenty years or until the death of the latter. His apprenticeship began in the job printing business six months before Mr. Pinney launched the Door County Democrat in 1893, and he has been with this publication throughout its existence with the exception of four months spent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1906, where he went to learn the operation of the monotype. He grew up with the business, became Mr. Pinney's "right-hand-man" and at an early age for such responsibilities was placed in charge of the mechanical department of the newspaper office as foreman. He made himself familiar with every department of the business and became a thorough journeyman country printer, mastering every branch of the business, and has always proven equal to his responsibilities and faithful to his employer. He has worked with every employe who has ever held a position with the paper. His life's work has been with the Door County Democrat, and his long and responsible connection with the late T. T. Pinney and with the paper stands as unmistakable proof of his capability, industry and trustworthiness.

chased the establishment and organized and incorporated the Door County Publishing Company, of which H. J. Sanderson became president; Edward L. Houle, vice president; and A. T. Harris, secretary-treasurer. This was done in 1910. They are the sole owners, stockholders and officers of the corporation and have continued the publication of the newspaper, which is now in its twenty-sixth year. They publish an interesting weekly and have a thoroughly equipped plant, not only for the publication of their newspaper, but also for the conducting of a large job printing business. Mr. Houle operates the typesetting machine, a Model 14 Mergenthaler linotype.

On the first day of June, 1908, Mr. Houle was married to Miss Martha M. Erickson, a daughter of Nels P. and Ingeborg Erickson. Martha Erickson attended the public schools of Sturgeon Bay, graduating from the high school with the class of 1898. She attended business college, became a stenographer, and was for years employed in that capacity in the law office of the late Attorney R. P. Cody at Sturgeon Bay. Her parents were natives of Norway and came to America in early life, settling in this county, at what is now Circle Ridge, near Sawyer, where the father purchased land and engaged in farming. Both Mr. and Mrs. Erickson have now passed away.

Mr. and Mrs. Houle have become parents of four children: Vera Olive, born March 26, 1909; Marion Emily, born January 29, 1912; Adele Katherine, born September 26, 1914; and Beulah Josephine, born September 12, 1917. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church. They reside at number 524 Garland street and their home, which they own, is the abode of warm-hearted hospitality.

Rudolph Soukup

Educational interests of Wisconsin find a worthy representative in Rudolph Soukup, the efficient superintendent of the schools of Sturgeon Bay. Moreover his record contradicts the old proverb that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country for Mr. Soukup has won a creditable name and place in educational circles in the community in which his birth occurred. He is a native of Sturgeon Bay, born May 27, 1881, and is a son of Wenzel and Anna Soukup, who were natives of Bohemia. Coming to America about 1857, they made their way at once through the interior of the country and settled in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. The father was a wagon maker and millwright by trade and worked along those lines throughout his entire life. He came to Door county in 1873 and was employed by A. W. Lawrence & Company for fifteen years. He afterward conducted a hotel and engaged in merchandising in Nasewaupee. He died in 1895, while his wife still survives.

Rudolph Soukup was reared and educated in Sturgeon Bay, where he completed the high school course and was graduated with the class of 1902. He afterward taught for two years in the rural schools of Door county and then entered the State University from which he was graduated with the class of 1908. He afterward had charge of the commercial department of the Oshkosh ( Wisconsin) high school for three years and on the expiration of that period came to Sturgeon Bay to accept the position of superintendent of schools in his native city, where he has since remained, giving excellent satisfaction, by reason of the progressive methods which he follows. He inspires teachers and pupils with much of his own zeal and interest in the work, and he is always on the outlook for improved methods that will advance the standards of the schools and make the methods of instruction more efficient.

Mr. Soukup belongs to the Masonic fraternity and the Elks Lodge. He has social qualities which render him popular and his sterling traits of character have won him the respect and goodwill of all with whom he has come in contact.