Langlade County, Wisconsin - Chapter with an unread heading (no. 57 of those read), 1922 (part 3 of 5)

Frank Augustine, who came to Antigo in May, 1910. Mr. Augustine was born in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, the son of Anna and Peter Augustine, on August 20, 1877. He attended the rural schools of his native township and then engaged in agricultural work until twenty-six years of age. He left home at seventeen and purchased a farm in the township, which he sold later to engage in the retail liquor business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He traded the saloon for another farm in Kossuth township where he farmed two and a half years, returning then to Sheboygan from where he moved to Merrill. He farmed in Lincoln County for two years and then came to Antigo in May, 1910. He rented forty acres of land in Antigo township, then worked for W. J. Mattek for over four years, and a short time for William Reader. He then entered the employ of Anton Kraus and in 1920 purchased the Jos. J. Duquette soft drink parlor in Antigo, which he conducted until July 3, 1922, when he sold out.

Mr. Augustine was married to Mary Stuck on December 30, 1901, to which union nine children were born. Mr. Augustine is a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the family atljends St. John's church, Antigo, Wisconsin.

The Augustine residence is at 320 Elm street, Antigo. Mr. Augustine is a graduate of the College of Agriculture Dairy School, University of Wisconsin, from which he received his diploma in 1900.

THOMAS E. CAVANAUGH. The trials of the pioneers of Langlade County were discouraging, thus only settlers of a courageous spirit weathered the storms and hardships of the new settlers' life. Among the early settlers in Antigo township was the Edward Cavanaugh family. Thomas Cavanaugh, the subject of this sketch, was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on August 30, 1866, the son of Edward and Margaret (Kevin) Cavanaugh, and was the oldest child in the family. When a boy of fourteen years he moved to the town of Antigo with his parents, arriving in that township on November 1, 1881. Previously, in 1879, Edward Cavanaugh had purchased a farm in section 6 of Antigo township, then called Springbrook township. For eight years young Thomas lived on the farm, clearing the forests, cutting wood, cultivating the crops and doing other work necessary. Then the family moved into Antigo, a growing little city. Thomas had but a meagre education, having attended the Third Ward School, Appleton, Wis., and spent one winter in an Ackley township rural school. He worked in the woods, on farms, sawmills, one winter with Val. P. Rath, veteran County Clerk, and was employed on a M. L. S. & W. work train in 1885. In 1886 he began his career as a railroad brakeman, beginning that work in November, 1886. Three years later, 1889, he was promoted to Night Yard Master and in June, 1891, received another promotion, being transferred to Milwaukee, where he was until February 2, 1906, when he was returned to Antigo to assume full charge as Yard Master of the Antigo yards

Mr. Cavanaugh was married on February 20, 1895, to Ellen Buckley, then of Milwaukee, but a native of Canada. Six children were born, four of whom are now living. Marie and Ileen are deceased. The other children are Edward, James, Alice and Kathleen. The devoted wife of Mr. Cavanaugh passed away on February 4, 1912. The Cavanaugh residence is at 622 Lincoln street.

Fraternally Mr. Cavanaugh is a member of Antigo Council, No. 1002, Knights of Columbus, the B. of R. E., and the Mystic Workers of the World; he is also a member of the Yardmasters' Association of America. The family attends St. John's Catholic church.

During the World War Thomas Cavanaugh was an active war worker, taking a leading part in the Red Cross, Liberty Loan Drives, and in the success of the Victory Fund.

Edward and Margaret Cavanaugh, his father and mother, and pioneers of Langlade County, lived to see Antigo and the county at large grow into a thriving and progressive community. Edward Cavanaugh died in 1913, two years after the death of his wife, Margaret. Both are at rest in Appleton, Wisconsin.

James Cavanaugh, a brother of Thomas Cavanaugh, came to Antigo at the same time the rest of the family did, in 1881. He is now deceased, as is his wife. One son, Paul, a student of the University of Wisconsin, survives, and makes his home with Thomas Cavanaugh.

HENRY HERSANT. Among the leading agriculturists of Langlade County, who are not only pioneers, but have taken a prominent part in the various activities of the county, is Henry Hersant, well known farmer of Norwood township. Mr. Hersant was born in Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, the son of Anna and John Hersant. When a youth he moved to Langlade County, settling in Norwood township on March 16, 1881. The county was new and farming was difficult. But with energy characteristic of him in later years, Mr. Hersant set about to develop one of the finest farms in the county, with the result that today he has 160 acres of land, a fine residence, splendid barns, silo, machine sheds and other buildings.

Mr. Hersant was united in marriage on September 29, 1891, to Mary Menting, of Phlox. The Hersant children all reside at Phlox. They are Joseph, Anna, Arnold, Albert, Frank, Hattie, Herman, Minnie, Ignatious, and John.

Henry Hersant, a product of the pioneer public and parochial schools of his time, was for ten years acting as Township Chairman of Norwood, a position of honor and confidence. During the World War he was selected as a member of the Board of Exemption of Langlade County. The activities of this Board are discussed elsewhere in this work. Mr. Hersant performed an extraordinary service to the country while in that service, and future county historians should accord the members of that body due credit. He

Mr. Hersant is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity. The family attends the St. Joseph's church, Phlox, Wisconsin.

Henry Hersant has seen Antigo and its vicinity grow from a vast stretch of wilderness to one of the most productive sections of upper Wisconsin during a span of forty years. The part that he played in this advancement has been of incredible importance.

JOSEPH GROSSMAN. From the old world have come many of Langlade County's best agriculturists, men reared to the soil who have brought with them many of the sterling, sturdy traits of their forefathers. In this class stands the late Joseph Grossman. He was born on March 16, 1853, in Austria-Hungary. He received his education in the schools of his native home and came to America on January 29, 1893. Ten years previously he was united in holy nuptial bonds to Anna Kolz, in 1883. To this union four children were born, three of whom are living. They are George Grossman, a well known and prosperous farmer of Kempster, Langlade County; Mrs. Joseph Seis who resides at 519 Field street, Antigo, Wisconsin, and Frank J. Grossman, residing on Route 1, Antigo.

Joseph Grossman settled in Langlade County at Elmhurst, Rolling township, in January, 1893. He followed his occupation as an agriculturist for many years, passing away on September 26, 1916. Mrs. Grossman died on March 30, 1913. Both are at rest in the Antigo Catholic cemetery.

FRANK GROSSMAN, prominent business man. was born August 29, 1893. He received a common school education and began to make his way in the world for himself. He has been associated with Joseph Seis in a soft drink business on Field street for a number of years, the business being commenced before the Volstead act was passed, being then a retail liquor establishment. Mr. Grossman was married to Miss Agnes Spearo, who comes from a substantial Langlade County family, on August 24, 1920. Frank Grossman is fraternally a member of Antigo lodge Loyal Order of Moose, and St. Joseph's Benevolent Society. He has a wide acquaintance in the city of Antigo and in the county.

JAMES H. WORDEN. Born in Sumner, Gratiot County, Michigan, June 19, 1864. Father, Arnold Worden. Received common school education. At age of 14 moved to Shelby, Oceona County, Michigan. Went into lumber business at Shelby, cutting for Nelson & Matters Furniture Co. at age of 18. Went to Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, where operated his first sawmill for eight years. Purchased tract timber on Oceola branch of G. R. & Indiana, erected two mills, shingle and saw mill, which operated for seven years. Located then at Jeffries, Wis., where he bought out Jeffries Lumber Company saw and planing mills and 16,000 acres. While at Jeffries organized the Jeffries & Northeastern Railroad Company in 1903. Charles Sligh was associated with Mr. Worden in Worden Lumber Co. for four years. Sold interests out in 1904 and came to Antigo, purchasing the sawmill of the T. D. Kellogg Lbr. & Mfg. Co., at Antigo. Mr. Worden was married in August, 1898, to Belle Allen, and has one son, James H. Worden, Jr. He is a member of the B. P. 0. E. and Masonic lodges. His home is at 1335 Clermont street, Antigo, Wisconsin. He is president of Wolf River Lumber Company and is a partner in the Henshaw Lumber Company.

H. A. FRIEDEMAN. Born October 25, 1858, at Watertown, Jefferson County, son of Ernest F. and Mary Friedeman. Attended public schools until 16 years of age. Was employed seven years with one firm in Watertown; went then to Milwaukee to Spencerian Business College for a year; returned to Watertown for two years and then returned to Milwaukee where for four years he was engaged in dry goods business. Came to Antigo in 1887 with brother, Ernest F. Friedeman, and they engaged in bakery and confectionery business until spring of 1909 when Mr. Friedman was elected County Treasurer. Mr. Friedeman is still County Treasurer, having been reelected since his election first. He was City Treasurer of Antigo in 1897-98. February 11, 1888, he married Sophia Maas, of Milwaukee. Children, six; five living, four girls and one boy. While at Watertown was member of Co. I, 2nd Regiment, from which he was honorably discharged September 22, 1885. Was City Supervisor from the Fifth Ward, Antigo, Wis., in 1908-09. Mr. Friedeman is a member of the Beavers, I. 0. O. F. and Masonic lodges and a devout member of the Unity Evangelical church. His residence is at 713 .Sixth Avenue, Antigo, Wisconsin.

SYLVESTER J. LYNDE, railway conductor, was born at Whitby, Province of Ontario, Canada, December 7, 1860, the son of Jabez and Margaret (Tweedie) Lynde. When about two years old his parents died. He then lived with his grandparents on a farm until he reached the age of twenty-three. In the spring of 1883 he came to the United States, locating at Chicago, from where he entered the service of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad as a passenger brakeman. He worked in a mining supply store at Ironwood, Michigan, during the rush of the iron ore country when its boom was at high tide. He re-entered the service of the Northwestern railway in June, 1891, and has served continuously since with that railroad. He is now a conductor of long standing and many years seniority. Mr. Lynde was united in marriage to Lillie May Canavan on March 19, 1894. Five children, three girls and two boys, were born to this union. Margaret, second child, died when seven months old. The other children are Frank T., born June 25, 1895, at Hudson, Wis., and Robert Gordon, a University student; Lydia, who attends St. Xaviers

Frank Lynde, Division Account of the Ashland Division, C. & N. W. Railroad, entered the army during the World War with Germany on April 21, 1917. He served overseas and attained the rank of a Lieutenant in Artillery. He was honorably discharged March 4, 1919.

Sylvester Lynde, the subject of this sketch, is a member of the B. of R. T. No. 151 ; Order of Railway Conductors No. 462; the B. P. O. E. No. 662; and the Wisconsin Consistory, 32nd degree, A. F. & A. M. The Lynde residence is at 516 Second avenue, Antigo.

y MATT WACHAL, SR. Before Ackley township was detached from Lincoln County some of Langlade County's most progressive residents took up homesteads or purchased land in the dense wilderness. Matt Wachal, Sr., a native of Bohemia, where he was born February 23, 1862, came to Langlade County in October, 1879. The trip was made by team from Wausau and required two days. There were no roads but rough trails. This hardy pioneer settled on section 36, East Ackley. He had landed on U. S. soil seven years before, June, 1872, and after engaging in mill work at Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, and elsewhere, concluded that this region offered better opportunities to the ambitious homeseeker. Antigo's site was then a vast swamp. Scott Hale and the Mc- Cloud family were living southwest and south of the present city limits. Sections 35 and 36 were dense areas of pine and hardwood.

On April 7, 1883, Mr. Wachal married Marie Maresh. He has a splendid eighty acre farm, has been honored by his neighbors with various official trusts, including township Supervisor for three years, and School Clerk of District No. 1. Mr. Wachal has done his part to make Langlade County better.

M. J. EVENSON. Born August 4, 1860. Came to Antigo in 1892 as head sawyer of the J. H. Weed mill, then Antigo's largest saw mill. Has been engaged in various occupations, principally building contracting and carpenter work. Married Louisa E. Holmes in the spring of 1892. To this union were born five children, four boys and one girl. One of the boys died. Mr. Evenson is engaged in a lucrative mercantile business in Antigo. His residence is 1539 Clermont street. Two sons, Louis and Earl, attend the University of Wisconsin, the former graduating in 1923. The Evenson family attends the Methodist Episcopal church of Antigo.

LOUIS P. KIEFFER. Born April 13, 1885, at Schofield, the son of John and Agnes Kieffer. The subject of this sketch has been distinctly a self-made man. At the age of fourteen he moved to Wausau with his parents and began at once to learn the butcher business. He worked hard and ultimately Kieffer Brothers market was organized with L. P. Kieffer a partner. February 17, 1912, Mr. Kieffer came to Antigo and with Peter Klemann opened the Palace Meat

Market, 907 Fifth avenue. March 24, 1919, the entire market was taken over by Mr. Kieffer upon Mr. Klemann's temporary retirement from business. Mr. Kieffer was married September 27, 1907, to Hattie Boerke, of Wausau, Wis. Three children, one boy and two girls, bless this union. The Kieffer residence is 1121 Fifth avenue. Mr. Kieffer is a member of the B. P. O. E., L. 0. 0. M., Eagles, and Beavers fraternities. The family attends St. John's Catholic church.

E. W. VAUGHN. Born November 15, 1847, in town of Porter, Rock County, son of Anslem and Rosetta Vaughn. When a child moved with parents to Portage County where he lived thirty years. November 24, 1878, he married Helen Gould of the Town of Belmont, Portage County. In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn moved to Antigo from Jordan township. Portage County. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn were the parents of four children, Albert, Walter, Eugene and Gerald, the latter dying at the age of five. Mr. Vaughn passed away December 13, 1903. He was buried in the Antigo cemetery. His wife lives with her son, Walter, at 822 Mendlik avenue. E. W. Vaughn was a respected citizen who stood well in the community. He was a blacksmith by trade.

PRIEBE BROS. Hubert and Amandus Priebe came to Antigo from St. Louis, Mo., in December, 1901. The Priebe Sheet Metal Works, located at 508 Superior street, was then organized by the industrious men. They have a profitable business with a drawing radius of sixty miles.

GEORGE J. BOWLER, Attorney, was born July 19, 1879, at Sparta, son of John and Johanna Bowler. Attended public schools and graduated from Sparta High School in 1895. Was employed as a farmer, taught school and traveled as a representative of the International Harvester Co. Entered the U. of W. Law School from which he graduated in 1903. Has been engaged successfully as a practicing lawyer in Antigo since 1913. Was City Attorney in 1914. Previously practiced law with Jas. J. Bowler of Sparta, Timothy and E. R. Bowler of Sheboygan and C. A. A. McGee, of Milwaukee. George J. Bowler is active in Wisconsin Democratic politics. In 1912 he was chairman of the Speakers' Bureau for the State Central Committee. Attorney Bowler is a member of the B. P. O. E. and K. of C. lodges.

PETER H. KLEMANN. Born in Wausau September 7, 1884; was the son of Amelia and John Klemann. He entered the butcher business after attending the public schools of Wausau, where, with the exception of four years spent at Bessmer, Michigan, he resided until coming to Antigo in 1911. Mr. Klemann started his business career as a delivery boy at the princely sum of $2 per week. He formed a partnership with L. P. Kieffer six months after coming to Antigo. The Palace Market under the regime of Klemann & Kief- fer built up a large trade. Seven years elapsed and Mr. Klemann withdrew from the firm, remaining out of business until March 1, 1920, when he purchased the A. N. Anderson market, 810 Fifth avenue, which he still owns. Mr. Klemann married Miss Margaret Friedeman, January 20, 1916, to which union three children, two boys and one girl, were born. The Klemann family resides at 928 Clermont street.

In November, 1921, Mr. Klemann purchased the Roberts building on Fifth avenue in which his market is located. Mr. Klemann is a member of all Masonic orders and held the 1921-22 term as Commander of Antigo Commandery. He is a trustee of the Evangelical church and was active in World War campaigns.

hostelry he has been active manager of since 1902. On September 4, 1905, Mr. Hoffman was married to Miss Josephine Wanninger, a well known Antigo young lady. This union has been blessed with four children as follows: Joseph, born July 2, 1907; Francis, born December 18, 1908; Marion, born March 6, 1910, and Margaret, bom June 28, 1912.

Frank J. Hoffman is distinctly an Antigo product, he having grown up with the city from its early days when it was a settlement of less than 3000 souls. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, Eag'les, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Greeters of America, a hotel organization, the American Hotel Association, and The Wisconsin State Hotel Association. He has

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FRANK J. HOFFMAN was born February 27, 1884, at Gresham, Shawano County, and came to Antigo with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, from that place when he was three months old. Mr. Hoffman attended the public and parochial schools and the high school of Antigo during his boyhood.

An honor seldom conferred was bestowed upon Mr. Hoffman in 1921 during the State G. A. R. Encampment when he was made an honorary member of the Fife & Drum Corps. Only two awards are made during one year.

HON. B. W. RYNDERS. Prominent Democratic leader, ex-Mayor and member of the Assembly, was born in the town of Ellington, Outagamie County, February 3, 1871. He was educated in the public schools of Hortonville and Oshkosh Normal, taught school for eight years and then engaged in real estate and insurance business in Antigo, Wis., for fourteen years. Mr. Rynders has served as Supervisor, Alderman, President of the City Council, Mayor of Antigo two years. President of the Police and Fire Commission, Treasurer of Langlade County Normal and in 1920 was elected to the Assembly, receiving 3282 votes to 2427 for James A. Parker, Republican. Mr. Rynders was one of the only two Democrats in the Assembly. He was married to Marie Deane, of Clark County, August 14, 1897. Four children were born to this union - three boys and one girl. He is a member of the Sons of Veterans, the E. F. U. and M. W. A. lodges. Mr. Rynders is proprietor of the American House, Antigo, Wis.

PAUL THOMPSON, prominent farmer, potatoegrower and horse dealer, was born in the town of Clayton, Winnebago County, Wis., in 1880, son of Francis C. and Marion Pattirson Thompson. He spent his boyhood and youth on his father's farm there. In 1897 he moved to Langlade County where he was afforded opportunity to work with his team in the woods. Since then he has logged extensively. In 1903 he spent six months visiting Washington, Oregon and California. Returning to Antigo he operated a livery service in connection with the Butterfield Hotel, for one year. He married Mary A. Brandt, September, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have two children, Harry P., and Roy K. Mr. Thompson spent the first years of his married life in Antigo, then moved on a farm in Norwood township. In 1916 he sold his farm, and purchased the Chandler sugar-bush property. The timber was logged by Mr. Thompson. This completed he purchased the Quinn farm on Highway No. 39, just outside of the city limits. Mr. Thompson's farm is known as The City View Farm, and is one of the best in the county.

JOHN EDWARD McKENNA, well known railroad conductor, was born March 11, 1874, at Chilton, Calumet County, the son of Elizabeth and James McKenna. He is a pioneer resident of Antigo, coming here in 1881 with his parents when Antigo was a little hamlet. He attended the city schools of Antigo, and in 1890 entered the employ of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western railroad which was purchased by the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. in 1893. Mr. McKenna rose to the rank of conductor, which position he still holds. October 11, 1898, he married Katherine F. Donohue, to which union six children were born. They are Eugene, Mary, Katherine, Mildred, Marjorie and Elizabeth.

Mr. McKenna is a member of the Knights of Columbus, B. P. 0. E., and Order of Railway Conductors. He served on the Board of Education of the city of

AUGUST J. STABE was born in Germany, January 10, 1859, the son of William Stabe. At the age of twenty he came to America with his mother settling at Brooklyn, N. Y., from where they moved to Rhinebeck, a city on the Hudson, below Albany, N. Y. In 1880 Mr. Stabe moved westward and settled at Appleton, Outagamie County. May 15, 1882, he married Amelia Kratska, of Seymour, Wis. Eight children, five girls and three boys, were born to this union. One, a girl, died in infancy. Mrs. Stabe passed away January 8, 1910. Her remains are buried in the old Antigo cemetery. Mr. Stabe is a mason by trade. He began his trade while in Albany, N. Y. The Stabe family moved to Antigo in 1894. Ten years before then Mr. Stabe had contract work in Antigo. He is a charter member of the Beavers, President of Local No. 25 since 1918, and I. U. of M. B. & P., a delegate to the Central Labor Union. He has built many of the schools in Langlade County, including the Malcolm, Kennedy, Elton, and other district schools.

L. J. KOLES, wholesale confectioner, was born August 9, 1889, in Antigo, Wisconsin, son of Julia and Albert Koles. He attended St. John's Parochial school and the Antigo High School, graduating from the latter in 1910. He distinguished himself in high school as a fine athlete and star football player, one of the best ever representing the colors of the A. H. S. September 14, 1914, he began as a bookkeeper for the Antigo Confectionery Co. and in five years, April 29, 1919, he purchased the Antigo Confectionery Co. business. He continued the wholesale candy business under the name L. J. Koles Candy Company. At the time of organization this concern was the only exclusive wholesale firm in Antigo. November 21, 1916, Mr. Koles was married to Mary Alice Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Koles have two children, Katherine, age three, and Louise, age one. L. J. Koles is an active member of Antigo Council No. 1002 Knights of Columbus, in which council he has held many offices. He is now Secretary of the Council. The Koles family resides at 502 Second avenue. Mr. Koles' pastime is bowling, which he thoroughly enjoys. The L. J. Koles Candy Company is located at 608 Dorr street. The concern enjoys a lucrative patronage in a territory with a radius of fifty miles extending out from Antigo through four counties, Langlade, Oneida, Forest and Shawano.

LOUIS L. PORLIER, former Sheriff, was born at Oshkosh, Winnebago County, November 29, 1881. He lived on a farm at Butte-des-Marts, Wisconsin, until he attained the age of fourteen. He then returned to Oshkosh where he resided six years. Mr. Porlier came to Antigo when about twenty years of age. Here he worked in the woods and saw mills until coming to the city of Antigo in 1910. His rise in the police and sheriff departments was then rapid. He worked as special police in Antigo for several years, was Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Thomas Ford for two years, 1915-16. Appointed Under-Sheriff under Sheriff Edward Buchen for two years 1917-18. In the fall of 1918 he was elected Sheriff over a field of candidates and served for two years. He then entered the vulcanizing business. He was married January 12, 1909, to Zehna Pearson, of Koepenick, Wis.

He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Loyal Order of Moose, B. P. O. E., Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Beavers. Mr. and Mrs. Porlier have two children, Russel, age 10, and Virginia, age 6.

he purchased Charles Polman's property in Borgman building. He has since conducted a well maintained restaurant since the Volstead Act became a law. Mr. Kupper first married Emma Krueger, who passed away. He re-married to Amelia Hayes, and upon her demise, Mr. Kupper was married to Mrs. Anna Schlunt. The Kupper family consists of seven children, three boys and four girls. Mr. Kupper is a member of the Eagles and Camels fraternal organizations. He served as an Alderman from the Fourth Ward under Mayor T. W. Hogan in 1899, 1902-03. One son, Emil, served in the World War.

JOHN P. CALLAHAN, railroad leader and County Treasurer, was born January 24, 1876, at Fond du Lac, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Callahan. When a lad of five he moved to Antigo with his parents. Here he attended the public and parochial schools. At the age of sixteen he began his railroading career by obtaining employment in the round house of the old M. L. S. & W. R. R. Co. He rose to the rank of fireman and then engineer. From 1901 to February 13, 1903, he served as an engineer on the C. & N. W. Railroad. He was injured permanently in an accident rendering his left leg practically useless, while performing his duty. He then, upon the request of many friends, became a candidate for County Treasurer and was elected in the fall of 1914. He was re-elected in 1916, 1918, 1920 and 1922. Mr. Callahan is a Democrat in politics. He was married to Catherine Reindl, Antigo, Wisconsin, April 23, 1891. Five children bless this union. They are John, Jr., Francis, Gerald, Margaret and Catherine. Mr. Callahan is an active member of the B. of L. E., of which he has been Secretary- Treasurer of Langlade Division No. 536 for four years. He is a member of the Catholic Foresters, K. of C, Eagles, and E. F. U. lodges. The Callahan family reside at 428 Dorr street.

MICHAEL J. BINDER, hotel proprietor, was born June 22, 1873, in Oshkosh, the son of Mary and Charles Binder. He came to Langlade County in 1890 and settled at Elton, Evergreen township village, when that region was a vast dense forest. He was married January 28, 1908, to Miss Ida Jenson, of Chicago, Illinois. To this union three children, two boys and one girl, were born. The Elton Hotel, of which Mr. Binder is proprietor, is located on Highway No. 64, direct route from Merrill to Marinette.

THEODORE KUPPER, restaurant proprietor, was born December 5, 1859, son of Eva and William Kupper. He lived at the place of his birth, Genschmar, Germany, until he was twenty-three years old. He then came to the U. S. and settled at once in Antigo, June 7, 1883. With him came his parents. He worked at Weeds' mill, then on the M. L. S. & W. railroad, Herman & Becklinger's sawmill, Buerger's news stand and as a bar tender for Frank Reindl and Herman Schlundt. Entered business as a retail liquor merchant in 1904 associating with Jacob Kunz. In 1914

GEORGE E. MOORE, Physician and Surgeon, was born April 26, 1890, the son of Prof, and Mrs. R. A. Moore, University of Wisconsin, Madison. He attended the Madison High School from which he graduated in 1910. He entered the University of Wisconsin from which he graduated with a B. A. degree in 1914. He then entered the Northwestern University Medical School graduating in 1918. Dr. Moore became House Surgeon of King County Hospital, N. Y. and held a commission as a U. S. Naval Lieutenant. February 12, 1919, he married Louise Kroll, of New York City. The following June Dr. and Mrs. Moore came to Antigo, Wisconsin. Dr. Moore was associated with G. W. Moore, with offices in the First National Bank Building, but since the latter's removal from Antigo he has engaged in the practice of his profession alone. He is a member of the B. P. 0. E. His residence is at 1005 Clermont street.

JAMES GAGEN, real estate, abstract and insurance dealer, was born in Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gagen. When an infant he moved with his parents to Three Lakes, down the Chain O' Lakes and thence over the Military Road six miles, a total distance then of about thirty miles. Here he lived during his boyhood and youth. He attended school and engaged with his father in general farming and logging operations. He made his first visit to Antigo in 1886 when the city was about a year old. Mr. Gagen permanently located in Antigo in 1891 and now resides at 403 Hudson street. He has been Law Clerk in the office of George W. Latta, Antigo Attorney, Clerk of the Committee on Engrossed Bills in the State Legislature, Secretary of the Langlade County Democratic Committee, Official Municipal Court Reporter of Langlade County in 1910-12, and since has engaged in the real estate, insurance and abstract business. His offices are located in the Fidelity Bank building. He was married to Miss Florence E. Truesdell, of Antigo, Wis., September 1, 1904.

EDWIN R. F. MURPHY, Physician and Surgeon, son of Frances Ferris and Garrison C. Murphy, was born June 24, 1876, in the city of Milwaukee, Wis. He attended the public schools of Milwaukee and then entered St. John's Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, from which he graduated. He then en- tered Marquette University graduating from that institution's school of Medicine in 1903. He became first assistant physician at the Milwaukee Society Hospital and later was attached to the Germania Clinical Laboratory of Milwaukee, Wis. He moved to Crandon, Forest County, Wis., in 1905, and practiced his profession in that city for ten years. Dr. Murphy spent two years in charge of St. Stephen's Hospital in Alaska (1915-16). He returned to the U. S. and located in Antigo, Wis., where he has since practiced with the exception of that period when he was in U. S. service. June 30, 1917, he was commissioned a First Lieutenant, and in May, 1918, was called into service. He went from Antigo to Bellevue Hospital, New York City, where he took an eight weeks' course in war surgery, then went to Camp Dix, N. J., where he engaged in major surgery until embarking for France where he was attached to Base Hospital No. 78 until

L. P. TRADEWELL, was born on a farm, town of Mt. Pleasant, Racine County, March 31, 1879. Father, Wm. Tradewell. Attended common schools and graduated from Racine High School in 1900. Taught rural schools at Kansasville and North Cape, Wisconsin two years. Came to Antigo in 1902. On October 20, 1907, married Carrie Blanche Fricke, at Milwaukee, to which union four children, two boys and two girls, were born. Mrs. Tradewell died March 2, 1918. On May 25, 1920, Mr. Tradewell was married to Helen Annette Benishek, daughter of ex-Mayor Benishek, of Antigo. Mr. Tradewell is interested in the Morse & Tradewell Company, Faust Lumber Company, Great Northern Chemical Company, was interested in the old Citizens Brg. Co., is a member of the Northern Hemlock Hardwood Association, has served on the Antigo Police and Fire Commission, member of the Park and Cemetery Boards, has logged extens- the end of the war. Dr. Murphy was promoted successively from First Lieutenant to Captain and then to Major. He was honorably discharged from service May 24, 1919. Dr. Murphy was married to Marie Cummings, of Chicago, 111., August 13, 1905. He is a member of the American, Wisconsin and Langlade County Medical Associations. Fraternally he is affiliated with the B. P. O. E., K. P., E. F. U., and Eagles orders. Dr. and Mrs. Murphy reside at 922 Clermont street, Antigo, Wis.

RICHARD HEALY, SR., prominent pioneer citizen, was born in the town of Warren, Waushara County, Wisconsin, September 24, 1853, the son of Elizabeth and Michael Healy, natives of Ireland. He attended the rural schools of Waushara County during the winter months. Until he attained the age of seventeen he aided his father on the farm, plowing with a yoke of oxen in that time. He walked to Wausau, Wisconsin, when seventeen to become engaged in the lumber industry. The trip took four days and can now be made in five hours with a motor car. He worked successively for Lawrence & Peters of Wausau, Wis., in the woods and on the Wisconsin river. Rafts of lumber were then floated down the Mississippi to St. Louis. Mr. Healy made many of these picturesque journeys. Leaving the employ of Lawrence & Peters he began work with Manson & St. Austin, and was five years with that concern. He then spent two years with Alexander & Stewart. Mr. Healy came to Langlade County in 1877 and homesteaded in Antigo township on section 26. In 1886 he moved his family from Wausau to Antigo township and lived on the old homestead until 1894. He then moved to section 28, Antigo township, where he resided from 1894-97, moving into the city of Antigo that year. Mr. Healy has engaged in the wholesale and retail ice business in Antigo since 1897. He was married to Angelina Kanauf, of Marathon City, Marathon County, in June, 1878. Eight children, now living, are J. J. Healy, Electrical Engineer and Chiropractor; Richard, Jr., Electrical Supply dealer; Michael, ice dealer; Elizabeth, Supervisor Langlade County rural schools; Margaret, Instructor in Vocational Schools of Antigo; Mary, now Mrs. Hugh Bryne, Jr., of Antigo, Wis.; Daniel, Marquette University student, and Edward, of Glendive, Montana. Mr. Healy is a member of the Catholic Foresters, B. P. 0. E., K. of C, Beavers and Eagles lodges. He has served for many years as Alderman, Supervisor, Chairman of the Road and Bridge Committee of Langlade County, member of the city Board of Education and has acted in many other public capacities. Mrs. Richard Healy, Sr. passed away April 22, 1918. She is buried in the Catholic cemetery, Antigo, Wis. The Healy family reside at 322 Fifth avenue.

FRANCIS XAVIER KIELCZEWSKI, deceased, was a prominent settler in Langlade township. He was born in Posen, Poland, in the year 1843. He went to Paris, France, when a young man and there received his military and vocational training. He later served in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. In 1872 Mr. Kielczewski imigrated to the United States landing at New York harbor. He located in Baltimore, Md. the same year where he was united in marriage to Tressa Orphia Derhoska. To this union ten children were born, seven of whom reside in Langlade County, two are in Ontario, Canada, and one resides in Fond du Lac, Wis. In 1876 the family moved to Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, where they resided for many years. After residing two years in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to which place they had moved from Green Bay, the family returned to Green Bay from where they later moved to Chicago, 111. In 1886 they moved to Langlade County, taking up an eighty acres of land a mile and a half from Nine Mile Creek, now called Hollister. Mr. Kielczewski served with distinction on the Langlade township Board as Supervisor, Treasurer and Assessor and on the Hollister District School Board as Treasurer and Clerk for successive terms. Mr. Kielczewski was a substantial settler and holds an enviable place among those hardy pioneers who came into the eastern part of the county in an early day. He passed away May 1, 1904. His remains were buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Antigo, Wis.

The surviving children are : Ray, George, Sigmund and Anna, now Mrs. Anna Walch, all of Antigo, Wis.; Anton, John and Leon, of Elton township, Langlade County; Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Zynda, of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Frank and Fred, of Ontario, Canada.

HERMAN C. HAFEMEISTER, a well known farmer of Antigo township, was born May 13, 1887, in Washington County, Wisconsin, the son of Christine and Herman Hafemeister. He attended the rural schools after which he began farming. He came to Langlade County March 15, 1912. One year later, May 10, 1913, he was married to Cora A. Voss, a daughter of Sophia and Charles Voss, pioneer Langlade County residents. To this union one child, Arno, age seven, has been born. Mr. Hafemeister has a farm of 160 acres of land located in Section 16, Township 31, Range 11 E. The soil is the Merrimac Silt Loam, highly productive. Mr. Hafemeister and family are adherents of the Lutheran faith. While a young man Mr. Hafemeister has made excellent progress in his chosen work. His fine farm, situated near Springbrook on Highway No. 64, with its splendid barns and equipment, is a fitting example of the progressive type of citizenship of which Langlade County can boast.

FRED G. VAN DER WEIDE, Auctioneer and Automobile Salesman, was born in Holland, March 16, 1886, the son of Annie and Gabe Van Der Weide. He lived in Holland until six years of age and then imigrated with his parents to the United States, settling in Chicago, 111. When ten years old he moved with his parents to McHenry County, Illinois, where he attended the public schools and farmed until he attained the age of nineteen. Mr. Van Der Weide attended school in Holland before coming to America and spent some time in Chicago schools when a lad. In 1905 the Van Der Weide family moved to Plover township, Marathon County, Wis. Mr. Van Der Weide held his first Wisconsin auction in that township. He came to Antigo, Wis., in September, 1919. Since 1913 he has been engaged as an automobile salesman, first with the Marathon Motor Car Co. and then as a Buick representative. October 16, 1912, he was married to Erma Jonen, of Norrie township, Marathon County, Wis., to which union two children, Erma, age 8, and F'rederick, age 5, have been bom. Mr. Van Der Weide and family reside at 610 Second avenue in the city of Antigo. He has an enviable reputation as an able auctioneer and salesman in this section of Wisconsin.

ANTON MOLLE was born March 29, 1870, at Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, son of Charles and Johanna MoUe. Moved with parents to Kewaunee at age of eight where he settled on farm three and one-half miles out of Kewaunee in West township. The Molle homestead is still there. He attended the public schools. Started in jewelry business at Two Rivers in 1892. In 1894 he came to Antigo, entered patrnership with Frank Braun. Four years later he took over the entire business, then located where news stand is today. In May, 1904, erected Molle building on Fifth avenue, and in September, 1904, moved into present quarters. Anton Molle married Miss Louisa Hallauer, October 21, 1895. He is a member of the Antigo Lodge B. P. O. E., M. W. A., and F. R. A., and an active booster and member of the Antigo Gun & Game Club, which he aided in organizing. He has six employes, two watchmakers, bookkeeper, victrola expert, clerk. He is a member of the Association of Commerce, was an active member of the old Commercial Club and is a leader for progress in Antigo and Langlade County.

HARVEY E. HANSON, prominent theatre owner, was born in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, June 16, 1883, the son of Peter J. and Christina Hanson. He attended the Neenah public schools and the Neenah High School, from which he graduated in 1902. Mr. Hanson then became associated with his father in the building and contracting business in Neenah, and followed this field of endeavor until 1908. He then moved to Antigo, Wisconsin, and started in the theatre business, opening his first motion picture theatre in the C. B. McDonald building on Fifth avenue. He has since erected two modern two-story business blocks in the heart of Antigo's commercial district, one of which is used by the F. W. Woolworth Company and the other is known as The Palace Theatre. Thus in an unpretentious way, by removing from the business district old landmarks and frame structures, the subject of this sketch has materially aided in the progress of the community.

Mr. Hanson was united in marriage January 16, 1909, to Miss Tehkla Rex, of Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The Hansons make their home in the Woolworth (Hanson) building.

Fraternally, the subject of this sketch is affiliated with the Masonic orders of Antigo, is a member of Antigo Lodge No. 662 B. P. O. E., Antigo Lodge No. 470 Loyal Order of Moose and of Charter Oak Lodge, Knights of Pythias.

As a man who has the interests of the community at heart Mr. Hanson lends his worthy support to those things that go for a better and more progressive city.

E. S. TRADEWELL. Among the citizens of Langlade County who have aided materially in the development of its unsurpassed resources none other stands out more conspicuous than E. S. Tradewell, member of the well known firm of Morse & Tradewell.

and Mrs. William Tradewell. He attended the common schools of Racine County and then entered the Racine High School, from which he graduated in 1896. He then taught school for a time, later entering the Law Department of the University of Wisconsin, from which he graduated. He was admitted to practice law in Wisconsin in 1900.

Mr. Tradewell came to Langlade County in 1900 where he has since been engaged in business, extensively in logging, lumbering and farming. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Humphrey, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Humphrey, pioneer Antigo residents, on August 6, 1906. H. C. Humphrey was the second banker to establish himself in Langlade County. Mr. and Mrs. Tradewell have five children, namely, William, age 15; Dorothy, age 13; Margaret, age 11; Jean, age 7; Thomas age 5. The Tradewell residence is at the intersection of Clermont street and Willard avenue.

Mr. Tradewell has always had a general interest in politics in Langlade County and has been especially interested in the advancement of the county's resources. He is one of those substantial citizens, who, because of their keen interest in public and economic questions, has gained for him a place of prominence in the community. He is not an office holder and does not and has never sought public office.

ALOIS T. AULIK. Presenting as it does an excellent example of youthful integrity, industry and respect as a worthy citizen and a man of character is the life of Alois T. Aulik. Mr. Aulik has been the architect of his own success. The subject of this sketch was born March 3, 1884, and is a son of Anton and Dora (Halada) Aulik. Until he grew to manhood he resided in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, his birth place. Here he attended the rural public schools and assisted his father and others in agricultural employment. This work taught the young man to be industrious and self-reliant and Mr. Aulik profited by these experiences in his later life.

In December, 1905, he moved to Antigo, Langlade County, and was engaged as a cook in the lumber camps, after which he was a car inspector for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company for five years. This work he gave up to take over the business of Anton Kraus at 828 Fifth avenue in August, 1921, which he has since successfully conducted. Mr. Aulik was united in marriage to Mary Randel, of Antigo, Wis., September 2, 1910, and they have three children - Joseph, Elizabeth and Dorothy. Mr. Aulik takes great pleasure in spending his time away from business with his family. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Knights of Columbus, the Z. C. B. J. order, the B. A. R. E. and the B. R. C. of A. The latter are railroad organizations. The Aulik family attend St. Mary's Catholic church. Their residence is at 1444 Minola street.

business men, farmers and laborers to be a candidate for Clerk of Court of Langlade County. Mr. Aulik reluctantly accepted this call and made an excellent run, polling over three thousand votes. This alone was a splendid testimonial as to his high standing in the community. Politically he is allied with the Progressive Republican party.

& Undertaking Co. Since then, 1904, the firm has been known as McCandless & Zobel. Mr. McCandless was married July 1, 1896, to Miss Emeline Trettien. Two children were born, Vivian, a graduate of Lawrence College, and U. S. Navy radio man in World War, and Earl, now a High School student. Mr. Mc- Candless is a member of the A. F. & A. M., L 0. 0. F.,

EDWARD W. McCANDLESS. pioneer merchant, was born September 11, 1870, at Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the son of Jane Chipchase and Henry Mc- Candless. When nine months old his mother, a native of England, died. With his father he moved to Menasha, Wisconsin. Hei.ry McCandless then married Jane Bailey, of Georgetown, Or.tario. When Edward had attained the age of eight years the Mc- Candless family braved the perils of the new north of Wisconsin and moved to what later became Norwood township, homesteading on section 8, township 30, Range 12 East, in 1878. The journey required lour days. Stops were made at log cabins of homesteaders on the lonely route, one night at the Tibbetts home and again with the Hutchins family. Edward Mc- Candless attended the first five months' school term in the log structure then belonging to John McCandless. Leaving the farm he took up masonry and after seven years at that trade was employed by E. S. Rayworth and Krom & Wolpert, clothing merchants. Four years passed and he then purchased the interest of G. 0. Palmiter in the Palmiter & Zobel Furniture

E. F. U., and F. R. A., a member of the Advisory Board of Antigo, was member of Board of Education 1908-12, active in all war drives, a member of Home Guards. He was once 1st Vice President of the Antigo Tractor Corporation. The McCandless family reside at 220 Sixth avenue.

ANTON MARTIN TOLLEFSON. One of the early hardware dealers in Antigo was the late Anton Martin Tollefson, who was born in the city of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, on December 25, 1863, the son of Mary (Rude) and Iver Tollefson. He attended the city schools of Manitowoc, after which he started in as a youth in the mercantile business, which he followed during his life. He came to Antigo in 1880, when Antigo was but a little hamlet in the woods, and was employed by a Mr. Koehler, then operating a general store. He stayed here until 1884 then moving to Wakefield, Michigan, to engage in the hardware business, in which he was successful. In 1887 he sold out at Wakefield and returned to Antigo, becoming an associate with H. A. Kohl, the firm being known as Kohl & Tollefson. When he first came to Antigo he was with Milton Bacon in the grocery busi-

He was united in marriage to Mary Erickson, a daughter of Eric Erickson, of Manitowoc County. To this union four boys were born as follows, Irvy, who died in infancy; Earl, Reuben and Leland, all of whom are deceased. Leland was killed in action while fighting for his country during the World War. An account of his death is found elsewhere in this history.

Anton Martin Tollefson passed away in the prime of life on October 31, 1894, and is at rest in the Antigo cemetery. He was a man well respected, an honest man in his dealings, a neighbor of high character and a citizen of the best type. His wife survives him and now resides at 624 Badger avenue, Antigo, Wis.

EDWARD P. FAUST. A leading manufacturer who has made Antigo his headquarters for a number of years is Edward P. Faust, the son of Casper and Elizabeth Faust, well known Oshkosh citizens. Edward P. Faust was born November 13, 1883, in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. While a boy he attended school at Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin, and graduated from the Rhinelander High School. He then became a member of Co. L., Rhinelander military unit. When still a young man he began at the bottom of the ladder in the lumber business, which his father had followed. He started his lumbering career at Bundy, now known as Jeffries, Wisconsin.

In the fall of 1912 he came to Antigo, Wisconsin, to assume the position of Manager and Secretary of the Faust Lumber Company, then the largest sawmill in Antigo. He was associated with the Faust Lumber Company until 1921, then becoming a lumber salesman for the Charles W. Fish Lumber Company. Mr. Faust has his headquarters at Milwaukee, Wis.

Edward P. Faust was united in marriage on January 14, 1913, to Mary Thompson, of Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Three children have been born to this union, one of whom died in infancy. The other children are, Edward, Jr., and Thomas. The Faust home is at 918 Arctic street, Antigo, Wisconsin.

During the World War Mr. Faust was active in all war drives in the county. He was First Lieutenant of the Antigo Militia, or the Citizens' Training Camp; was an active member of the Antigo Militia League, was on various committees of importance, and assisted in the great homecoming of the 107th Trench Mortar Battery, Antigo's overseas military unit.

WALTER VINCENT DORZESKI. Among the residents of Langlade County who witnessed the wonderful changes that have taken place during the past half century, and did their share in promoting the growth and development of the county, one of the best known was the late Walter Vincent Dorzeski. The subject of this sketch was born near Posen, Poland, in the year 1860, the son of John Dorzeski. When a youth he moved to America with his relatives. His mother died when Mr. Dorzeski was but a boy of nine years, and therefore a brother, residing in Posen, Poland, reared the boy to young manhood. Under his guidance and care the young lad attended the Posen schools. Coming to America he settled in Chicago, where he followed his trade of a custom tailor for many years. He was united in marriage to Jennie E. Moldrawski, a daughter of Ludwig Moldrawski, pioneer settler in Langlade County. The marriage was performed in Chicago, July 10, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Dorzeski lived first on the Moldrawski farm in Langlade township. Mr. Dorzeski later cultivated his own farm. The Moldrawski farm was located on section 7, township 32, range 14 east. The occupation of farming and logging he followed throughout his life, which was ended December 6, 1921. Mr. Dorzeski was injured in a wreck on the Wolf River branch, C. & N. W. railroad and never regained his health. He is buried beside the remains of his deceased son, Casimir at Lily, Wis. He is survived in life by his wife and Victor and Dr. Edwin, sons, in Chicago, 111., and Stanley and Walter, associated in the garage business in Antigo. Edmund, another son, died at an early age. The Dorzeski family live at 513 Doersch street.

The township of Langlade could find no better type of citizen than Mr. Dorzeski, who served as township Chairman, as Supervisor of Assessments, and for years on the school board as Treasurer. His life was without a blemish. His wide list of acquaintances held him in high esteem for his splendid traits of heart and mind.

MAX A. GOEMAN was born October 14, 1894, son of Amelia and Fred Goeman, Rolling township. He attended the rural schools following which he took up agriculture on his father's farm. He then railroaded a short time but gave this up to attend the Milwaukee Automobile School, from which he graduated. In September, 1919, he opened the Elgin Garage in Antigo and later associated himself with his father in the Goeman Garage, Fourth avenue and Superior street. He was married September 21, 1921, to Miss Fern Robinson, of Chicago, 111. The Goeman residence is at 131 Fifth Avenue, Antigo, Wis.

ANTON W. JICHA. Europe has provided Wisconsin with many leaders who have proven loyal and substantial citizens. Among such men who were pioneer settlers in Langlade County was the late Anton W. Jicha. Mr. Jicha was born in Bohemia April 1, 1865. His parents were Julia and John Jicha. When a youth of eighteen years he longed for that day when he could come to America, the land of opportunity, and in 1883 landed in the United States. He went direct to Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, from where he came to the city of Antigo a few months later. Mr. Jicha was united in marriage January 25, 1887, to Josephine Karel, a daughter of Joseph Karel, early Antigo settler. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Takken at St. John's church, Antigo, Wisconsin. From 1898 to 1900 he was associated with Louis Novotny and John Randall in the operation of a saw mill in Neva township near Deerbrook, Wis. The mill burned. Mr. Jicha then moved to Antigo where he made his home up to his death on October 14, 1914. He was laid to rest in the Antigo Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his wife; two sons, George and John, of Antigo, and two daughters. Rose, now Mrs. William Aulik, and Anna, now Mrs. Ed. Aulik, both of Antigo, Wis.. Mr. Jicha led a busy and useful life and when his death came the community lost one of its respected pioneer citizens. The conspicuous devotion to duty none stands higher in general esteem than Henry Hay, four times District Attorney, and a leading member of the bar of upper Wisconsin. Henry Hay, the third of four boys, was born in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, the son of W. H. and Kate (Osborne) Hay. He studied at the Oshkosh Normal, which he finished in 1894. In the fall of 1894 he entered the University of Wisconsin and in 1898 graduated with the Bachelor of Letters degree. He then entered the University law school from which he graduated in 1899. He was ad-

Jicha residence is at 403 Seventh avenue. Mr. Jicha was a member of St. Wencel's and St. Joseph's Benevolent Societies and the Eagles lodge.

HENRY HAY. Among the public spirited citizens of Langlade County, who have filled positions of responsibility and trust because of marked ability and mitted to the bar in the fall of 1899. He then began the practice of law with E. J. Goodrick, the law firm becoming known as Goodrick & Hay. Arthur Goodrick, now Municipal Judge of Langlade County, had been in practice with his father previously but had given it up temporarily due to ill health.

On February 10, 1900, Mr. Hay came to Antigo to make his home and has been engaged in the practice of law here since. He was elected District Attorney of Langlade County in 1904 and successively after

Attorney Hay was united in marriage on January 2, 1901, to Miss Alice Service, daughter of John R. and Janet R. Service, of Oshkosh, Wis. To this union three children, Helen, Janet and Marjorie, have been born. The Hay residence is at 1006 Clermont street.

Mr. Hay has served in various public capacities. He was U. S. Court Commissioner for a number of years, served as chairman of the Legal Advisory Board during the World War, was active in all financial drives in the county during the war, and was President of the Antigo Militia League.

He is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, the Langlade County Bar Association, and is the senior member of the law firm of Hay & White, with offices in the Fidelity Bank Building. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic orders and the Odd Fellows.

HARRY W. JACKSON, Superintendent Antigo Water Department, was born at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, June 18, 1882, the son of Elizabeth and G. A. Jackson. When three years old he moved with his parents to Tomah, Monroe County. The family resided there two years, moving then to Kaukauna, where Mr. Jackson spent his boyhood and youth. He attended the public schools and the Kaukauna High School. In 1898 he left High School to enter Armour Academy of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1900. He then entered Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, from which he was graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1904. Mr. Jackson then went to Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, where he took charge of the Wausau Water Works as Superintendent, being Superintendent from 1907-11. He then moved to Antigo, organizing the Langlade Laundry Company with Frank G. Drews as an associate. This he was interested in from 1911-16, when the plant was sold to other parties. Mr. Jackson then accepted the Superintendency of the Antigo Water Department, which he has been in charge of since March, 1916. He was married to Antonette Ringle, daughter of Val. Ringle, of Wausau, November 25, 1910, to which union one child, which died in infancy, was born. The Jackson residence is at 912 Arctic street. Mr. Jackson is a member of all Masonic orders, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the E. F. U., and F. R. A.

H. W. Jackson is a son of the late well known locomotive engineer, who was born September 26, 1857, at Tomah, Wis. G. A. Jackson was married to Elizabeth Connor in 1879. He was in the locomotive service of the C. & N. W. railway for thirty-three years, all of which were spent, with the exception of one years, as an engineer. He had eight years' service with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad previously. Mr. Jackson died September 5, 1919. His remains are interred at Tomah, his birthplace. He is survived by his wife of Antigo, Wis., one son, Harry W., of Antigo, Wis., and one daughter, Mrs. F. G. Drews, Antigo, Wis. The late Mr. Jackson was a member of the I. O. 0. F., the Masonic orders, and

GEORGE GRALL, a prominent deceased farmer of Rolling township, was born in Austria on August 15, 1854, the son of Theresa and George Grail. When eighteen months old he moved to the United States with his parents, settling on a farm at Francis Creek, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Here he attended parochial school and assisted his father on the farm. He also engaged in carpenter work for a time. Mr. Grail was united in marriage to Barbara Thouser on July 2, 1880, to which union ten children were born as follows: Barbara, now Mrs. Jos. Cejka, of Antigo, Wis.; Frank and Charles Grail of Rolling township, Langlade County, Wisconsin; George and John, of Milwaukee; Anna, now Mrs. S. A. Klajbor, Joseph and Clarence, all of Antigo; Irene, deceased; William Grail, of Wausau, Wis. Mr. Grail came to Rolling township in 1882 when this territory was a vast wilderness. He engaged in agriculture on a forty acre farm which he lived to see developed into one of the best in the county. April 13, 1914, he moved into the city of Antigo, retiring from his years of farm work. It was his great enjoyment to see his sons carry on the work where he left off. Mr. Grail passed away at the age of 65 years and three months, November 15, 1919. He was laid to rest in the Antigo Catholic Cemetery. He was a member of the Catholic Foresters and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mrs. Grail is living at the Grail residence, 412 Edison street, Antigo, Wis. George Grail was a thrifty and substantial citizen who did his part in the upbuilding of a new country.

ZACK T. BAGBY, JR., a prominent insurance agent, who has, by his square dealing and excellent personality, gained a host of friends in Langlade County, was born in the village of Gray, Ash County, North Carolina, on February 29, 1888, the son of Zack T. and R. E. (Mastin) Bagby. When a boy he spent his early school days at Gray from where he went to Trayer, Iowa, and for one year attended school. Mr. Bagby then went to Hartley, Iowa, and in 1915 graduated from the Hartley High School. He then went to Fulda, Minnesota, to become instructor in the Manual Training department in the Fulda High School, in which capacity he served from 1916-17.

In the spring of 1917 Mr. Bagby came to Antigo and engaged in the life insurance business as a District Agent for the well known firm of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Bagby has been very successful in Antigo. April 5, 1916, he was married to Miss Mayme Robertson, of Alden, Minnesota. To this union three children were born, namely, Robert, age 4; Beth, age 3; Jene, age 1 - one boy and two girls.

Fraternally Mr. Bagby is a member of the B. P. 0. E., the Moose, the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. The family attends the Methodist Episcopal church. The Bagby residence is at 224 Hudson street.

FRED L. BERNER. In preparing a historical and biographical work, such as this publication is intended to be, it is essential that specific mention be made of those who have been identified with the highest

Fred L. Berner was bom in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, November 27, 1880, the son of Henry and Caroline Berner. He moved with his parents to Antigo in the spring of 1884, one year before the incorporation of Antigo as a city, and he has made this city his home ever since.

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and best interests of the community. It is therefore consistent with the spirit of this work that extended place be given to the life and activities of Fred L. Berner, Secretary-Treasurer of Berner Brothers Publishing Company and editor of the Antigo Daily Journal, Langlade County's first and only daily publication. In his capacity as an Editor he has given the best that was in him to the publication of a whole-

The subject of this review attended the city schools and graduated from the Antigo High School with the class of 1898, following which he taught a rural school in the county for one year.

Mr. Berner moved to Columbus, Wisconsin, in the fall of 1898 where he was associated with his brother, Henry Berner, in the publication of the Columbus Democrat, a weekly paper. He was editor of that

In the fall of 1901 he returned to Antigo, having disposed of the Columbus Democrat, and purchased the Antigo Journal, then a weekly publication. He has had editorial charge of that paper since, during which time it has developed into a twice-a-week paper, and in 1904 it was launched as a daily paper.

Mr. Berner has always taken a keen interest in all public affairs and is a leader in all civic enterprises that tend to benefit the city and county. He was the first Secretary of the old Commercial Club, mentioned elsewhere, and became Vice President of the Association of Commerce, when the latter Antigo organization was perfected. During the World War he was Secretary of the Antigo Militia League, a member of the Langlade County Council of Defense, a member of the Executive Committee of the Red Cross, was Secretary of the Langlade County Liberty Loan Association and had complete charge of all publicity in that regard.

Mr. Berner was united in marriage to Margaret M. Edwards, of Oconto, on August 27, 1906, and their home is located at 1012 Superior street, Antigo.

NICHOLAS BOLL. One of the pioneer families of Langlade County was that of Nicholas J. Boll, a native of Germany, who settled in the city of Antigo in 1885. No account of Langlade County's history would be complete without a sketch of this well known citizen, who passed away from this world on May 27, 1911, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.

Nicholas Boll was born in Dumstadt, Germany. He spent the first sixteen years of his life in his native land, corning to America then with his mother, a brother and a sister. His father died in Germany when young Nicholas was but a small boy. Landing in New York the family soon became absorbed in the customs of their adopted country. June 17, 1885, Mr. Boll was united in marriage to Mary Rettinger, who had emigrated from Dumstadt when eleven years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Boll shortly afterwards moved to Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, and from there to Manitowoc County, settling at Clark's Mills in 1864. Here he engaged in the hotel business for about nineteen years and then moved to Antigo. He then took up a homestead in Rolling township. While in Antigo he conducted a hotel and lived an honorable and useful life. He lived to see Antigo grow from a little hamlet to a thriving city of nearly ten thousand inhabitants. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Boll, as follows: Barbara, now Mrs. Henry Heim, of Santa Rosa, California ; Anna, now Mrs. Anna Smith, of Norwood township; Mary, now Mrs. William Yentz, of the city of Antigo; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Thomas Schmitz, of the city of Antigo; Anthony, former Langlade County Sheriff, a resident of Antigo; Theresa, now Mrs. Anton

Nowotny, the wife of the Clerk of the Circuit Court; Maggie, now Mrs. John Herman, of Antigo; Joseph Boll, a prominent lumberman of Antigo; Nicholas, Jr., deceased; Emma, now Mrs. R. A. Bloedorn, of Polar township. Mrs. Nicholas Boll, Sr., is living at 417 Hudson street.

Nicholas Boll, Civil War veteran, as he was, from his first connections in the county, became deeply interested in all that was for the general betterment of the community. He was a member of the Catholic faith and lies at rest in the Catholic cemetery beside the remains of his son, Nicholas, Jr. With his death there passed from earth one of the real pioneers of the picturesque new north.

E. J. BYRNE, prominent Antigo dairyman, was born in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, July 5, 1888, the son of Hugh and Margaret Byrne. He lived in that county for the first thirteen years of his life, attending rural school while there. In the year 1901 the Byrne family moved to Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin. Here Mr. Byrne engaged in the grocery business for seven years, following which he inaugurated the Antigo Dairy, a model institution of its kind. With him in the conduct of the Antigo Dairy since 1915 has been Hugh Byrne, a brother.

E. J. Byrne was united in marriage on June 15, 1914, to Mary Riley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Riley, well known Antigo citizens. To this union one child, Robert, was born.

Mr. Byrne is a member of Antigo Council No. 1002 Knights of Columbus, of which order he is a fourth degree member, and he is a member of the Fraternal Reserve Association. The Byrne residence is at 217 Lincoln street. The family attends St. John's Catholic church of Antigo, Wis.

The Byrne family is one that has long enjoyed the friendship and high regard of the best people of the community which has been their home so many years and they are in every detail worthy of the respected place they occupy in popular esteem and confidence.

WALTER L. ELLIOTT. Among the men of prominence over a quarter of a century ago, none were held in higher esteem than the late Walter L. Elliott, successful and energetic citizen, who passed away January 2, 1904. The career of this active life should be an inspiration to any young man who has lofty ideals and ambition.

Mr. Elliott was born on a farm in the town of Winneconne, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in 1868, the son of Thomas Elliott. He received but a limited education during his boyhood. Farm life did not satisfy his desire for accomplishing something definite in life. At an early age he became an engineer on a grain thresher. In 1887 he came to Antigo to take a position as an engineer for Herman Brothers, who then conducted a mill on the site of the Crocker Chair plant. A year later he accepted a position in the Antigo-Edison Electric Company, then managed by Lewis Lusk. In 1889 he went to Chicago after which his rise was phenominal. He entered the employ of the National Electric and Construction Company and in four years was advanced to the position of Chief Engineer at a handsome salary. In 1896 he was made Consulting Engineer of that company. Mr. Elliott was also Superintendent of the Belvidere Street Railway. He returned to Antigo in October, 1897, and purchased the Antigo Electric plant, which he completely reorganized. He was active in civic affairs in Antigo and was engaged in other commercial enterprises, including the management of the Antigo Telephone Co.

Walter L. Elliott was united in marriage to Bertha Albrecht in 1887. To this union four sons, Henry T., Walter P., George E., and Clarence M., were born.

Mr. Elliott was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Few men in Langlade County stood higher in public confidence and esteem than he did. The electric industry in Antigo stands as a permanent monument to his memory.

ALDEN HERBERT MURTON. No record of the successful business men of Langlade County would be complete without a sketch of the career of Alden H. Murton, who has been a resident of this county for a number of years. Mr. Murton was born January 26, 1860, in the Town of Macomb, St. Lawrence County, New York state, the son of Martha (Walrath) and Thomas Murton. Until he reached twenty years he stayed on his father's farm, aiding him after he completed the rural school course. He then moved to Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and worked in the lumbering industry as a teamster. Between six and seven years passed and then Mr. Murton came to Langlade County, settling first at Antigo, and in the fall of 1890 he moved to Bryant, Price township, where he operated a store and engaged in a general lumbering business for two and a half years. It was at this time that the Bryant village fire occurred and Mr. Murton's was one of the most disastrous fires of the town. In 1894 Mr. Murton moved to New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and for that time up to 1908 he was engaged there in the mercantile business, after which he went to Sugar Bush and for two years operated a business successfully. He then returned to Antigo, Langlade County, engaged successively in the scaling of lumber, logging, potato industry as a representative of the L. Starks Company and was for a few years in the mercantile business. April 1, 1922, he purchased the bakery of B. Finch at 603 Fifth avenue and is now conducting the same with an excellent public patronage.

Mr. Murton was married on November 7, 1885, to Sarah Davis, of St. Lawrence County, New York, to which union the following children were born: Earl, deceased, born at Weyauwega; Vera, born at Bryant, Price township, now Mrs. Oliver Weinandy, of Cochran, Wisconsin; Beatrice and Lila, both born in New London. Mr. Murton was a Supervisor and an Alderman of the Second Ward, New London, while a resident there. He has been a member of the Odd Fellows (North Star Lodge No. 104) of New London for over a quarter of a century. He is a member of the Congregational church.

HENRY C. PLAUTZ, a man well known in Antigo and surrounding districts and one who has devoted himself assiduously to his business, was born May 13, 1865, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, the son of Martin Plautz. When a year old he moved with his parents to Montpelier, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, where he lived until he reached the age of nineteen. What public school training he had he acquired at Montpelier. When nineteen Mr. Plautz started out into the world to meet the obstacles of life and fight them alone. July 5, 1884, he was united in marriage to Albertina Buss, of Kewaunee County. To this union five children were born : Herman and William, deceased; Henry, Jr., who, on March 19, 1919, was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Pohlman, of Antigo, and to which union two boys, Chester and Charles, and one daughter, Lorraine, were born; Edward, who on December 29, 1921, was united in holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Viola Kieren, of Gilbert, Minnesota, to which union one child, a son, was born; and Meta, a daughter, now Mrs. Henry Keanist, of Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Henry Plautz is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He has resided in Sheboygan Falls, Clark County, and elsewhere before coming to Antigo to make his home on April 13, 1902. Mr. Plautz has followed the occupation of a millwright and a filer, and since 1913 has been engaged in the furniture business, as is his son, Henry, Jr. Mr. Plautz has threefourths of an acre of Golden Seal and Ginseng in a model garden located on South Superior street. Antigo, Wis. In the cultivation of these roots he is highly interested.

HENRY BERNER, SR., one of the pioneer residents of the city of Antigo, was born in Germany, February 29, 1829. He left Germany at the time of the exodus of the "Forty-eighters", but went to Canada, where he spent a year and then came to the United States, settling in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, where he conducted a shoe shop. It was while living there that he married Miss Caroline Zander, and to which couple seven children were born, Louis, William, Mrs. Otto Klessig, Miss Mary, and Henry, Fred and Otto.

In the spring of 1884 the family moved to Antigo, where Mr. Berner had purchased a general store. The building has since been removed, it being located just south of the city hall. Shortly after getting located here Mr. Berner also purchased a tract of land, which was then a solid wilderness and considered far from the city. It is now the south-east portion of the city, mostly covered with homes.

publisher of the city, having started "Die Pioneer" in the year 1885, with a Mr. Groser as editor. It was published here for less than two years, and then moved to Shawano, as the town was too small to support the publication, and it is still being published, although the name has been changed several times since then. It was about the year 1893 when he sold out his store and spent the remaining years of his life on the farm, which shortly after became a part of the city. He died December 25, 1893.

years old. He was united in marriage to Amelia Schumann, of Grant township, Shawano County, on August 27, 1879. That fall, October 1, 1879, the Parsons family settled on a homestead near Polar, Langlade County. March 1, 1880, John W. Parsons and his young wife moved to Polar township. To this union the following children were born : Herman W., April 17, 1880; Ella, 1882; William, 1884; Clara, March 11, 1888; Edward, December 24, 1890; George, October 10, 1893.

HON. JOHN W. PARSONS, for many years, and yet, a prominent Langlade County personage, was born on February 11, 1861, in the town of Wilson, Niagara County, New York, the son of Johanna and Charles E. Parsons. When three years old he moved with his parents to the state of Michigan, settling near Ludington, where the Parsons resided for seven years. The family then moved to Wisconsin making their home at Greenville. In 1872 they moved to the town of Lorrie, Waupaca County^ and there the future Langlade County jurist lived until he was eighteen

January 23, 1886, the Parsons home was destroyed by fire and William, the third child, came to his death in the catastrophe. Edward Parsons passed away March 18, 1891. The other children are still living. Herman was married to Lizzie Dick, of Grant township, Shawano County, and this union is blessed with four children, Arthur, Roy, Freida and Florence; Ella Parsons married John Techlien, of Norwood township, in 1906, and to that union four children, Elsie, Harvey, Edna and Techlien were born; Clara married Patrolman John Utnehmer in 1904; their children are Hattie, Walter, Oscar and Reuben. George W. Parsons, the youngest son, married Anna Krause in August, 1912, and they have one son, John Woodrow Parsons. Herman Parsons resides on the old Parsons homestead in Polar township. The rest of the Parsons progeny reside in the city of Antigo.

John W. Parsons became a leader among his fellow men at once after he settled in Polar township. In 1882 he was elected Supervisor of Polar township and served two years in that capacity. He then served as Assessor for two years and then was promoted to township Chairman of Polar, serving in that position of trust for twelve years. He was Chairman of the County Board of Langlade County from 1895 to 1899 until he resigned to accept the office of Register of Deeds, to which he was elected. Two years of exceptional service in that office and Mr. Parsons found himself elected in the spring of 1891 to the office of County Judge. He qualified on January 1, 1892, and has been on the bench ever since.

Judge Parsons and his father were two of the thirty-nine Antigo followers who went to Langlade and lay in ambush in the spring of 1881 before the polls closed and defeated the Wolf River pioneers by three votes on the question whether Langlade or Antigo should be the county seat.

Judge Parsons was first elected a Director of the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity in June, 1907. He served in that capacity fourteen years, until June 23, 1919, when he was elected, at a Grand Colony Convention at Racine to the office of Grand Commander and entered upon the duties of that office January 1, 1921, being elected for a term of four years. Judge Parsons is also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Knights of Pythias, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, I. 0. 0. F., Encampment branch of L 0. O. F., and also the Rebekah branch. His hobby is fraterralism and an opportunity to serve his fellowman, which has been his inspiring motive in life since childhood.

He occupies a position of prominence and prestige among the respected citizens of a county he has grown up with from his youth at a time when most of upper Wisconsin was a vast wilderness.

DENNIS J. MURPHY, prominent railway conductor, was born June 10, 1869, at Footville, Wisconsin, the son of Ellen (Collins) and James Murphy. When a youth he attended rural schools and engaged in general farming on his father's farm. He began his railroad career as a brakeman at Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1887. He was promoted to the rank of conductor when in the service of the Great Northern Railroad and making runs out of Superior, Wisconsin. He moved to Antigo township, Langlade County May 1, 1910, from Fond du Lac, Wis. Mr. Murphy was united in marriage to Margaret Gillespie, of Adams, Minnesota, on October 29, 1894. To this union the following children were born: Merrill, Pearl, Ella, Harold, Royden, Raymond, James, May, John, Howard and Patricia. Merrill and Harold, sons, served in the World War as seamen in the United States Navy. Merrill enlisted January 3, 1918, and was honorably discharged October 14, 1919. Harold enlisted July 1, 1918, and served until his honorable discharge March 12 ,1919. The Murphy family attend St. Johns church, Antigo, Wis.

D. J. Murphy, the subject of this sketch, is a member of the Knights of Coloumbus and the Order of Railway Conductors. The Murphy farm of 110 acres located on Highway No. 64, is within an easy distance from Antigo. It is well equipped and intensely cultivated by Mr. Murphy and his sons.

ERNEST E. SCHUBERT, former proprietor of Palace Garage, was a new resident in Langlade County. He was born July 15, 1898, in Chicago, 111, the son of Anna and Charles Schubert. He attended the Chicago public schools and a private institution. He then engaged in the grocery business with his father for four years (1917-20) after which he became a salesman for the H. Piper Wholesale Bakery, Chicago, 111. He moved to Antigo, Wisconsin, February 1, 1921, and March 15, 1921 opened the Palace Garage with George Kernohan, Chicago, 111., as his associate. This association was dissolved after five months. Mr. Schubert then conducted the business alone until November, 1921, when Donald E. Reed was taken into the business as a partner. The Palace Garage is located at 807 Superior street. Mr. Schubert was married July 30, 1919, to Anna Menze, Chicago, 111. One child, Robert, has been born to this union. The Schubert family resided at 1140 Seventh avenue. Mr. Schubert is a member of the Elks and Masonic orders. He believes that the tourist possibilities of upper Wisconsin are unlimited. Mr. Schubert is now a resident of Chicago, 111.

THOMAS E. FORD, ex-Sheriff and Farmer. Belonging to a family which has resided in Langlade County since 1879 and has taken an important part in its advancement, Thomas E. Ford holds prestige as a worthy representative of his township's best citizenship. Mr. Ford was born October 8, 1877, the son of John and Mary Ford. He moved when two years old from his birthplace in Outagamie County, near Kaukauna, to Antigo township, Langlade County. Here he was reared to manhood. He attended the Boulder Hill district school after which he engaged in farming on his father's farm. John Ford passed away when his son was but fourteen years old, on April 15, 1891. He is buried in the Antigo Catholic cemetery.

Thomas Ford was married to Maud Goodwin, a daughter of John Goodwin, who was one of the first citizens of Antigo, having erected one of the first frame houses in the city. The marriage took place October 31, 1903. Four children have been born to this union as follows: John and Edward, lone and Mae. Mr. Ford has found time to engage in public service as well as efficiently managing his 160 acre tract located on section 35, Antigo township. In 1915-

16 he served as Sheriff of Langlade County and was one of the best officers ever in that capacity. He is a member of the Beavers, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Foresters, E. F. U., and Blinn Camp No. 7, Sons of Veterans. Mr. Ford has been honored by his fellow township citizens with township Chairman, Assessor, Supervisor, and school district director's offices frequently. The Ford family attend St. John's church, Antigo, Wis. Thomas Ford has lived from a boy to manhood in Langlade County watching it grow from a wilderness to a progressive region with nearly twentyfive thousand inhabitants.

At twelve years of age he worked in a lath mill all summer for fifty cents a day. He then worked on a farm near Chilton Junction for nearly two years. When seventeen years old he carried mail from Mishi- cott to Anapee (now Algoma) going one day and returning the next, making one trip from Algoma to Casco and two trips from Casco to Algoma during the week.

In 1880 he was married to Mary Brodhead. To them was born one daughter, Maud, who is now living in Kansas City, Missouri. He came to Antigo, April 15, 1885, and purchased the residence on the corner of Edison street and Eighth avenue, where he has since resided.

From the time he came to Antigo until the establishment of a paid Fire Department he was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, and after the installation of the paid department he was driver of the team six months and Chief of the Department for two years.

When the city took up commission form of government in 1914 he was elected one of the Commissioners and was appointed a member of the Board of Education, which offices he is still filling.

E. S. KOEPENICK, deceased. The pioneers of this great section of Wisconsin were those who blazed the way to civilization and made a vast wilderness bloom and blossom like a rose. E. S. Koepenick, the subject of this sketch, aided materially in the building of the great commonwealth of Langlade County. Mr. Koepenick was born in 1852 at Luxumberg, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Koepenick. When seventeen years old he came to the United State (1869) where he lived a successful and honored life. Mr. Koepenick came to Langlade County in 1880, settling at Summit Lake, Upham township. Here he became a leader among the pioneers. He was the second postmaster of that village. In 1892 he moved to section 18, East Upham township, and opened a store. The community was granted a postoffice and was named Koepenick in his honor. Mr. Koepenick was the first postmaster. He lived at this settlement until his death October 27, 1914. He was buried in Antigo, Wis. He is survived by his wife, nee Mary Scanlon, whom he married July 20, 1879, and five children, as follows, Edward, creamery manager at Cloverdale, 111.; Alfred, locomotive engineer, Milwaukee, Wis.; Auriel, a World War veteran, who is in business in Koepenick, Wis.; Emily, now Mrs. B. L. Prior, Detroit, and Alice Koepenick.

Mr. Koepenick was honored with several township offices including that of Chairman for many years. His name has been firmly placed in the history of Langlade County through his deeds and his life.

J. H. HOWE, Proprietor of Howe Creamery, was born at Decorah, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1877, the son of Jennie and Elmer E. Howe. When a youth he moved to Elgin, Illinois, with his parents. Shortly afterwards they moved to Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Here he stayed until he reached eighteen years. Mr. Howe began the study of cheese making in 1899 and attended the University of Wisconsin dairy school in 1900. He located at Loyal, Wisconsin, thence to Spring Green, Wisconsin, and thence to Clark County, Wisconsin, from where he came to Langlade County, November 2, 1908. Mr. Howe conducted the Howe creamery in Antigo township until 1921 when he moved into Antigo. He is associated in the creamery business with his son-in-law, 0. W. Johnson. The plant, which since May, 1922, has had an ice cream plant in connection, is located at 509 Superior street. In January, 1900, he married Evelyn A. Foulkes, of Barneveld, Wisconsin. To this union three children, Bernice, Florence and Meda, have been born. The secure status of Attorney Whiting, who is known for his excellent professional attainments and his marked civic loyalty and public spirit. He was born on a farm in Murray County, Minnesota, the son of Aura and W. S. Whiting, March 8, 1885. When two years old he moved with his parents to Balaton, Lyon County, Minnesota. He attended the rural schools of Lyon County and when a youth entered Carlton Academy,

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Howe family reside at 317 Fifth avenue. Fraternally the subject of this sketch is allied with the L. O. 0. M., and M. W. A. He is also connected with the State Grange and the Langlade County subordinate granges.

AMI N. WHITING, Present District Attorney. Definite success and prestige as one of the younger members of the bar of Langlade County indicates the a department of Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota. In the fall of 1907 he left Carleton College to enter the University of Minnesota law department. A year later he went to South Dakota where he became stenographer and law clerk in the office of the late Justice Charles S. Whiting, of the South Dakota Supreme Court. Mr. Whiting studied law with Justice Whiting until the fall of 1910. He then entered the

University of South Dakota at Vermillion, S. D., from which he graduated in law in 1911. He began practicing at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with Attorney Charles Bates, as his associate. Attorney Whiting came to Antigo, Langlade County, September 15, 1914, after having practiced at De Smet, S. D. alone for a while. He was associated with H. F. Morson in the practice of law until December, 1916, when the firm of Whiting & Dempsey (Ami N. Whiting and Raymond C. Dempsey) took over the entire practice of the firm of Morson & Whiting. Whiting & Dempsey have offices in the Hill building, Antigo, Wis.

Attorney Whiting was married to Beatrice Hale, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, July 23, 1919, and they have two children, William and James. Mr. Whiting served in 1919-20 as District Attorney of Langlade County. Politically he is a Republican. Fraternally he is associated with the Masonic order. Elks, of which he is a former Exalted Ruler, and the Modern Woodmen of America. The Whiting residence is at 1237 Superior street, Antigo, Wisconsin.

- JOHN J. HANOUSEK, JR., Hotel Proprietor, was born November 25, 1895, at Ramsey, Michigan, the son of Katherine and John Hanousek. He lived at Ramsey, Gogebic County, Michigan, until he reached the age of seventeen years. Here he attended the public schools after which he entered Pio Nono College, St. Francis, Wis., from which he graduated in 1917. Mr. Hanousek then entered the College of Agriculture of the University of Wisconsin and graduated from that institution in 1921. He was elected a member of the Farm House fraternity. College of Agriculture students' fraternity, in 1921. This fraternity had just then been organized. He then came to Antigo. February 28, 1922, he was married to Emma M. Mattek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mattek, Neva township settlers. July 1, 1922, he took over active management of the Hotel Hanousek in Antigo. Mr. Hanousek is a member of the Antigo Lodge No. 662 B. P. 0. E.. When a youth he was engaged successively as a miner, logger and on road construction work in Gogebic and vicinity.

WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, retired railway conductor, was born near Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, August 14, 1856, the son of Hanna and Edward Brown. When seven years old he moved with his parents to Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. He attended the public schools of Ripon during the winter months. Leaving High School Mr. Brown worked on a farm and in the woods until he started his railroad career as a brakeman with the old Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad April 17, 1879. His first run was from Oshkosh to Norrie, then the end of the track. In 1882 he was promoted to the rank of railway conductor, serving with the M., L. S. & W. R. R. Co until it was purchased by the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. in 1893. He was with the latter company until 1918, when he retired from service after thirty-nine years. Mr. Brown married Meda Hickey, of New London, Wis., on November 22, 1890. Two children, Dr. William H., of Laona, Wis., and George, of Minneapolis, Minn., were born to this union.

W. H. Brown first came to Antigo in November, 1881, when the first passenger train pulled into the village. He was then a brakeman. Antigo then had a box car for a depot, and a strip of forest blocked the sight of Teipner's log stopping place. Fifth avenue was just a path through the woods, and there were but a few log cabins, including Niels Anderson's store, and F. A. Deleglise's place. Mr. Brown permanently located in Antigo in 1900. He was active in all Liberty Loan, Victory Fund, and other war drives, was a member of the Committee on the Welfare of the Soldiers and their Dependants, aided in the establishment of the Antigo Soldiers and Sailors Club Rooms, was a committeeman selected to meet the 107th T. M. B. at Camp Dix, N. J., and actively aided in other war activities. His two sons served, Dr. W. H. with an Ohio Medical unit, and George with the 107th Trench Mortar Battery. He is fraternally affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, B. P. 0. E. and M. W. A. He was once Treasurer of Antigo Council No. 1002, K. of C. The Brown residence is at 1004 Superior street.

WENZEL NEUBURGER, Shoe Merchant, was in Furstenhut, Bohemia, January 8, 1880, the son of Marie and William Neuburger. He lived in Bohemia until twenty-two years old, when he came to the U. S., settling at Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wis. He lived there for fifteen years following the trade of shoemaker, which he learned when a lad, before leaving Bohemia. From Oshkosh he moved to Beloit and after six months' residence there located in Antigo, Wis., in July, 1919. In January, 1921, he purchased the property owned by Harry Cash and has since conducted the Antigo Shoe Hospital in that location, 527 Superior street. Mr. Neuburger married Frieda Mondl, of Oshkosh, Wis., August 4, 1909. To this union two children, Bernice and Mildred, were born. The Neuburger family reside at 412 Second avenue. Mr. Neuburger's parents are still living, in Bohemia.