Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1909 (part 6 of 35)

John Crapser Coleman, deceased, was descended from one of the early Colonial families. Coming first to Gloucester, Mass., in 1635, his ancestors subsequently settled in Southold, Long Island, and Orange county, N. Y., in which latter place, near the village of Florida, Mr. Coleman's father was proprietor of a carding mill, which he subsequently converted into 'a flour mill and operated until his death, in 1850. His mother was Ann Conklin, daughter of Nathaniel and Margaret (Bradner) Conklin, of Goshen, Orange count}", X. Y. Mr. Coleman was born on July 28, 1819, at Newton, N. J., where his parents were temporarily residing. On account of his poor health his parents sent him, while still a boy, into the northern 'woods of St. Lawrence county, N. Y., to live with a family friend engaged in lumbering along the St. Lawrence river. He made himself useful, and the outdoor life and activities of the lumber camps fully restored his health. Here he 'remained for a number of years until he established himself in the lumber business in Montreal, Canada, as a member of the firm of Sims &' Coleman. On July 28, 185 1, he was married to Ellen R., daughter of Rev. Clement F. LeFevre, of Milwaukee, Wis. Fie continued to reside in Montreal until 1853, when he joined his brother in the brokerage business in Xew York city. In 1855 he decided to follow the "star of empire" to the great West, and coming to Milwaukee, established his home at "Hazelwood," with Mrs. Coleman's parents. He bought additional land from his neighbor. Dr. Enoch Chase, and carried on 'a general farm for many years, until the encroachments of the rapidly increasing population of the city made farming and fruit raising impossible. Shortly after coming to Milwaukee he was instrumental in organizing the Kenosha County Bank, and was for a number of years its president. He was also at various times, more or less directly interested in other business enterprises. In 1870 he remodeled and enlarged the original residence, built in 1844 by Mr. LeFevre, and continued to live there until his death. In 1890 and 1900 the city purchased thirty-six acres of the wooded portion of "Hazelwood" and converted it into 'one of the city's prettiest parks, named Kosciusko Park. The rest of the farm, except the frontage on the Kinnickinnic river, has been platted into building lots under the names of Coleman's subdivision and Hazelwood subdivision, and is now mostlv covered with dwelling houses and stores. The former homestead on First avenue, with a sufficient plat of ground, is occupied as the settlement house of the Wisconsin University Settlement Association, which is carrying on benevolent and educational work in that section of the city. In politics Mr. Coleman was a'stanch Republican, but never aspired to public office, preferring a quieter and less conspicuous life. He was a man of sterling qualities and sympathetic temperament and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. lie died on May 28, [896. Mrs. Coleman, now in her eighty-sixth year, is still in good health and continues to reside in .Milwaukee with her two (laughters, Mary E. Coleman and Nellie L. Coleman. Mr. Coleman is also survived by his three sons. The eldest, Clement LeFevre Coleman, born on Sept. 30, 1852, received a high school education, and after a Few years of employment in Milwaukee, lived successively for considerable periods in Berlin, Wis.; Chicago, 111.; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., and Fairhope, Ala., in which latter place he has made his home for the past fourteen years. He married on Sept. 30, 1902, Sarah L., daughter of Rev. George W. Wood, of Petoskey, Mich. Their children are Henry George Coleman, born on Oct. 5, 1903, and Genevieve Coleman, born on Feb. 16, 1906. The second son, John George Coleman, born July 13, 1857, was also graduated from the Milwaukee high school, and in June, 1880, he identified himself with the Wisconsin Malleable Iron Company and shortly thereafter became the secretary and treasurer. He married on Sept. 23, 1885, Louise Cecile, daughter of James C. Ricketson, of Milwaukee. Their children are James Ricketson Coleman, born'on Sept. 3, 1887; William LeFevre Coleman, born on May 15, 1889; Cecile Howland Coleman, born on May 3, 1890; Clement John Coleman, born on June 13, 1892; Ellen Belfield Coleman, born on Feb. 24, 1894; Frederick George Coleman, born on April 9, 1897. The third son, Theodore Lincoln Coleman, born on Nov. 5, 1861, also received a high school education, and in February, 1880, found employment as shipping clerk for the Wisconsin Malleable' Iron Company. After several years of gradual advancement he was chosen vice-president of the company, which position he retained until 1892, when he resigned to take up the study of law. He prepared himself in the office of the late George E. Sutherland and at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and in 1895 was admitted to the bar. He has since devoted himself, mainly, to the business of managing properties and 'estates for a limited number of clients. On June 10, 1896, he was married to Grace Pier Smith, of Milwaukee, daughter of Lewis Smith, who at the time of his death, in 1871, was a resident of Fox Lake",' Wis. Their children are Ruth Stevens Coleman, born on June 27, 1897; Philip LeFevre Coleman, born on Aug. 29, 1899; Margaret Pier Coleman, born on Sept. 27, 1907.

Louis Meyer, deceased, one of the pioneer pharmacists of Milwaukee, was born on Sept. 20, 1823, in Mindin, Prussia, the son of William and Margaret Meyer, the father being a captain in the German arm}- and was decorated by the king of Prussia with several medals for gallant services. On Nov. 16, 1812, he received the silver service medal ;'in 1813 the Iron Cross ; in 1813 again the Russian St. George order; and in 1814 the Military Memorial medal. His education he received in the best schools, and after finishing his studies he was apprenticed in a pharmacy in Wesel, in which he served four years. A few years later he set his mind to try his future in America, landed from the sailboat Meta in New York in the spring of 1850, and came direct to Milwaukee by boat. On his arrival here he accepted a position in the drug store of Dr. Oswald, whose place of business was at the corner of Martin and East Water streets. A year later he purchased some lots from James Kneeland at the intersection of Galena and Twelfth streets, where he put up a small frame building and opened a drug store on his own account in 1 85 1. This building he replaced in 1888 with a large, commodious brick structure, where the drug store is still conducted under the old firm name. Mr. Meyer was married in 1852 to Rosa Mampel, who was the daughter of one of the oldest citizens in Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer had five children, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Meyer conducted the drug business continuously until shortly before his death, which occurred on Aug. 19, 1900. He is survived by his wife and only one daughter, Mrs. Augusta Opperman. who lives in Charlottenburg, Germany, with her mother, she calling for her in September, 1907. Mrs. Meyer is now eighty-one years of age.

Albert Jule Mase, assistant foreman of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway roundhouse, and a musician 'of more than ordinary skill, was born in Winnebago county, Wis., on Nov. 1, 1877. He is a son of Frederick William and Caroline Esther (Minn) Mase, the former of 'whom was born on Sept. 16, 1841, and the latter on Jan. 4, 1846. His paternal grandparents, Frederick John and Mary (Carroll) Mase, came to Wisconsin from Prussia in 1855. The grandfather was a wagonmaker by vocation, and his son, the father, was a miller and the inventor of the apple separator.. The father served in Company D, of the Twenty-second Wisconsin infantry for a period of twenty-two months during the Civil war, and was engaged in sharp fights with his company at 'the siege of Atlanta and earlier engagements.. Albert J. Mase, the subject of this review, attended the public schools of Oshkosh, Wis., until he was seventeen 'years of age. Flis first work was as a traveling representative for the Neehan Advertising Company, with whom he remained three years, and then with the Wells Comedy Company as a musician. For several years now he has been in' the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company, and the confidence they feel in him is evidenced by the promotion to the important'position which he is now occupying. From 1899 to I9°2 ne was a member of Company F, Second infantry, Wisconsin National Guard, and received an, honorable discharge when his term of enlistment expired. In political belief Mr. Mase is a stanch Republican, but has never'aspired to public office. His religious relations are with the Congregational church, of which he is a zealous and devout member. On Nov. 26, 1906, Mr. Mase was united in marriage i" Miss Lorine Gibson, a daughter of John and Katherine ( [Cornell I Gibson, of Canada. The issue of this marriage has been one son, Roger. Mr. Mase himself is one of six survivors of the nine children born to his parents. His musical ability wins him much praise wherever he is known, and in the natural expectancy life a brilliant career lies before him.

John Xiezopolski, the able master mechanic of the .Milwaukee Western Fue] Company of .Milwaukee, was born'al Dantzig, Germany, Sept. 8, [864, being the son of John and [Catherine Xiezopolski, both of whom were born and reared in their native laud, Germany. John, the subject of this review, was educated in the public schools of Germany, where he took a technical course. After finishing his course in school, at the age ^\ sixteen years, he went into a mill to learn the millwright's trade, and worked for three years, lie then realized that a higher course <>\ study would he of advantage to him and attended a technical school for two years. where he finished a course with great credit to himself. From that time until he was twenty-eight years of age Mr. Xiezopolski worked as a millwright and in [893 immigrated to the United States and located in Milwaukee, where he has since continued to reside. For fifteen years he has been associated with the Milwaukee Western Fuel Company and for a greater part of that'time has held his present responsible position of master mechanic, and is regarded as one ol the most capable mechanical engineers in the city. Mr. Xiezopolski is independent in his politics, wearing no party's collar, and exercises his political prerogatives in accordance with the dictates of his own conscience. He is a devout member of the Catholic church, of which his ancestors were adherents. On Feb. 16, '1896, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Steinkellner, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter, both residents of Milwaukee. Eight children have been born to this union: Peter, who runs a bakery ; Rosa, lien, who is engaged with his brother; Eleanor, the wife of George Slintzstein; Bert, Lucy, Alfred and Gilbert, both in school.

George Weinhagen, the vice-president and treasurer of the A. George Shulz Company, manufacturers of paper and folding boxes, is one of the substantial citizens of Milwaukee. He was born at the quaint old German town of Hildesheim, in the valley of the Aller. province of Hanover, German), Jan. 6, 1850, being the son of George and Emile Weinhagen. Both his parents were natives of German} and his father and grandfather were active during the German Revolution in 1848. George, the subject of this sketch, received the benefits of an education in the public schools of Hanover, ( rermany. He left school and came to America in March, 1874. and up to the age of eighteen worked as shipping clerk for the Milwaukee Redistilling and Rerefining Company and remained in the em ploy of that firm until entering into the box-making business in 1878 as one of the partners of the present firm. The firm's renown for excellent quality and fair treatment is in a large part due to Mr. Weinhagen's thorough understanding of box making, his capacity for work and inherent integrity. On Jan. 7, 1881. Mr. Weinhagen was united in marriage with Julia, the daughter of Carl and Minna Eggers, and has three children: Elizabeth, George, Jr., and lulia. Mr. Weinhagen is an independent in politics, voting for the man he believes best fitted for the position.

Edward G. Lutz, the treasurer of the E. F. Adams Tobacco Company, of Milwaukee, is numbered among the progressive business men of the Cream City. Me is a native of the Blue Grass state, born at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18, 1871, of fine old German stock. His father was Edward Lutz, an American by birth, but descended from German ancestors, born at Lancaster, Pa., and his mother, Alary D. Lutz, was born and reared in German}-. Edward, the subject of this sketch, received the benefit of the training afforded by the public schools of his native town until he was thirteen years of age, when he went to work in the tobacco house of John Finzer & Brothers. %He began at the bottom and by strict attention to duty, industry and perseverance worked his way up. He was promoted by the company a number of times from one important position to another until they made him assistant cashier of the firm. After occupying this important position for several years he accepted a more promising offer made him by the F. F. Adams Tobacco Company, of Milwaukee, to become assistant secretary and treasurer of that concern in 1902. Mr. Lutz's services proved so efficient that in 1906 he was promoted and assumed the duties of treasurer, which position he still holds. He knows the tobacco business most thoroughly and is regarded by his associates in business as one of the prominent men in the tobacco industry. On April 25, 1906, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Lutz and Elizabeth Ross Davey, the daughter of Congressman R. C. Davey, of New Orleans. One child has been born to them, a boy not yet two years of age. Mr. Lutz is a communicant of the Baptist church and is a well known member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is the popular president of the Calumet Club. Mr. and Mrs. Lutz belong to the younger social set of the Cream City and dispense a gracious hospitality at their home.

Charles E. Lammert, one of the old residents and honored citizens of Milwaukee, was born at Tilleda, Germany, Aug. 24, 1835, the son of Adam and Catherine Lammert, who were natives of Germany. Charles, our subject, was given the benefit of an education in the public schools of his native land. After leaving school he learned the cabinet maker's trade and worked at that occupation for several years. He came to America with the great tide of German immigration that poured into the country about the middle of the nineteenth century and reached Milwaukee in 1854. He immediately found work at his trade with A. B. Seaman, as skilled workmen were scarce during the pioneer days of the city, and continued to work for him eight years until he moved to Bloomington, 111., to accept a position with the Chicago & Alton railroad in the car shops of that road, where he built cars. Subsequently he went to St. Paul, Minn., where he worked at his trade. When the Civil war broke out he went to the front as a government employe and served for three years. After the close of the war he returned to Milwaukee and found employment with the Board of Public Works. His services proved so efficient that he was also employed by the School Board of the city and served in this double capacity for thirty-five years. Some years ago he -retired from active life and is now enjoying a well-earned respite from hard work. Mr. Lammert is a Republican and has always taken an active interest in the policies and problems of his part}-, and cast a vote for Fremont in 1856, and is always interested in the public welfare, lie has been a member of the Board of Public Works and a member of the School Board. In religion he is a German Lutheran, the church of his fathers. On Oct. 6, 1859, he married Miss Annie Bruce, of Milwaukee. Three children have been horn to them: Ferdinand, who is a machinist in his own large shop in Chicago, South Jefferson street ; Amanda, the wife of Wm. Graetz. proprietor of a barber shop in the Pabst building, and lima, the youngest daughter.

Adam G. Weber, an expert boxmaker, who lives at 1457 Twenty-third street, was born in Nuremberg, German)-, on Aug. 3. 1872, a son of Conrad and Babette Weber, both of whom were born in Germany. Mr. Weber attended the public and high schools of his native city and when he had completed the prescribed courses there he studied for a time at a trades college. In 1889 he came to Milwaukee after he had served a three years' apprenticeship in the masonry trade, and for the first three months after his arrival he worked as a journeyman in his vocation. Then for a year he was employed in a lumber yard, carrying and piling lumber. During the three months immediately following he acted as a watchman and then learned the trade in which he has now been engaged since 1891. Into everything which he has undertaken he has brought to bear those traits of enterprise and sturdy integrity which have made so much for his success in every effort. In politics he is a Democrat, but has never found the leisure to devote to becoming a candidate for office. Fraternally he is identified with but one order, the Knights of the Maccabees. On March 9, 1892, Mr. Wreber was united in marriage to Miss Frances Lehrbaum, a native of Germany, and a daughter of Andrew and Freasa Lehrbaum. Four children have been born to bless this union : Frances, aged six ; Louisa, aged four; Eugena, aged two, and Milan A. G. (baby). Mr. Weber is much respected and esteemed by his neighbors, who recognize in him one of the most upright and public spirited citizens of the community.

Charles C. Moedinger, a prominent meat dealer and sausage manufacturer, was born in Wrurtemburg, Germany, on July 24, i860. His parents lived their entire lives in the Fatherland. Mr. Moedinger received a somewhat limited education in the public schools of his native land, being compelled by force of circumstances to leave school early in life and go to work. He became apprenticed to a butcher and after he had mastered the vocation he worked in it for three years as. a journeyman in his native land. For the following two years he helped his father in the management of the home property, and by the end of that time had secured a sufficient competence to enable him to migrate to the United States, a desire which had become with him the highest of his life. He arrived in Milwaukee direct from Germany in 1882 and found employment for the first two years in one of the packing houses. His present business he started in 1884. Reared in hardship and privation, he became imbued with those traits of enterprise, frugality and integrity which make so much for success, and he brought these qualities to bear in the establishment of his business. He makes a specialty of sausage making, and his brand has become quite famous throughout the city. In politics Mr. Moedinger is a Republican and in his church relations he is affiliated with the German Lutheran church. Fraternally he is identified with the Sons of Hermann. On Sept. io, 1882, Mr. Moedinger was united in marriage to Miss Liza Herring, a daughter of George Herring, of Milwaukee. Two children have been born to bless this union, Harry, aged twenty, now associated in business with his father, and Claire, aged nineteen.

Ernst John Jahn, a prominent plasterer contractor of the Cream City, was born in Germany on June 30, 1862, a son of Albert Jahn, of that country. Two of his brothers saw active service in the Kaiser's army. Mr. Jahn received a limited education in the public schools of his native land, being obliged when but fourteen years of age to leave school to earn a livelihood. His first labor was as a teamster, an occupation which not only furnished him with a livelihood for six years, but also allowed him to secure a sufficient competence to allow him to fulfill what had been with him a lifelong ambition - to migrate to the United States. His coming was in 1884 and two weeks after landing he arrived in Milwaukee. He did not locate here at once, however, but went to Concord, Jefferson county, and learned the mason's trade, which furnished him employment for three years. Upon his return to Milwaukee at the end of that period he entered the employ of Julius Sponholz, under whom he mastered his present trade. His connection with Mr. Sponholz continued for four years and then for the three years immediately following he worked as a journe)'man for different contractors. In 1894 he engaged in the plastering contracting business for himself, and has met with exceptional success in every contract he has undertaken, contributed to in large measure by his skillful and thorough workmanship, his careful attention to details and his scrupulous honesty in dealing with his employes and his patrons. Among the contracts which stand as monuments to his ability are the West Division high school, the Public Service building, the Auditorium, the Normal school, the Tenth Ward school, the new north wing of the main hall of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and the court-house at Baraboo. In his political relations Mr. Jahn is a Republican, but has never found leisure to become a candidate for public office despite the urgent solicitation of his many friends. His religious faith is German Lutheran, and he is one of the most loyal and devout members of and workers in the church of that society. On Sept. 26, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Srhraeder, a native of Germany and a daughter of Henry Schraeder. Eight children have been the issue of this union, and their names and ages follow: Reinhardt, a plasterer, twenty-four; George, also a plasterer, twenty-two; Rosa, eighteen; Walter, seventeen, a plasterer; Olga. fourteen, in school; Annie, nine; Minnie, three; Ernest, one year and a half.

Theodore Hausmann, a popular carpenter contractor and builder, was born on a farm in Farmington, Washington county, Wis., on Oct. 10, 1867. His parents, Jacob and Charlotte Hausmann, were both natives of Germany, who came to the United States and located on a farm in Washington county. The son Theodore was given the best education that the public and parochial schools afforded, and in 1884, when he had completed his scholastic training, he returned to the parental home and assisted his father in the conduct of the farm for two years. Being- naturally ambitious, he came to Milwaukee at the end of that time and became apprenticed to a carpenter. A little experience showed him that he was an adept at the work and it was not long before he was working as a journeyman at a journeyman's wages. In 1888, two years after he started his apprenticeship, he had so far mastered the vocation that he established a business of his own. The venture proved successful financially from the start, and from year to year has constantly increased until now it is one of the best known and best patronized in the city. In political matters he has always been a loyal adherent of the principles of the Democratic party and from 1892 to [896 he served as one of the city appraisers. His religions relations are with the Roman Catholic church, and fraternally he is prominently identified with the Catholic Knights and St. Joseph's Society. ( hi Aug. 6, 1890, Mr. Hausmann was united in marriage to Miss Annie Kastenholz, a daughter of John and Christina Kastenholz. Three children have been the issue of this union - Florence, Eugenia and Annie.

John Mueller, a well-known and popular coppersmith of the Cream City, was born in Germany on March 24, 1874. and is a son of Michael Mueller. The larger part of his scholastic training was received in the public schools of the Fatherland, although after o lining to Milwaukee in 1894 he spent one year in the public schools of this city in order to gain a more thorough knowledge of the English language. Having accomplished this end, he found employment as a coppersmith, which vocation he had served an apprenticeship at in his native land with Otto Pietsch. After four years of faithful service with Mr. Pietsch he severed his connection with him to accept a more lucrative position with the Gueder & Paeschke C pany, with whom he remained for two years. For the following four years he was connected with the Allis-Chalmers Company, hut becoming convinced that he could gain a better livelihood by undertaking the establishment of a concern under his own name, he left the Allis works. His long experience as a coppersmith, his thorough knowledge of the vocation and his skillful workmanship immediately brought him many opportunities and since its inception the concern has done a constantly increasing business. Mr. Mueller is not allied with any of the existing political parties, believing that to exercise his right of franchise for the advancement and betterment of the city, state and nation, a man must not lie bound by party affiliations. In religions matters he is an adherent of the Lutheran faith, and a devout and zealous member of the church.

His only fraternal relations are with the Knights of the Maccabees. On June 25, 1898, occurred Mr. Mueller's marriage to Miss Lizzie N. Verner, a daughter of John and Mary Verner, of Milwaukee. Three children have been born to bless this union, Constantine, Fred and Josephine, aged ten, seven and three, respectively.

William A. Bechstein, the well-known proprietor of the swimming school at 1 043-1057 Cambridge avenue, is a native of Weimar, Germany, where he was born on Nov. 28, 1866. His father and mother, Carl and Paulina (Reps) Bechstein, were both born in Germany and the former served as a soldier in the German Revolution of 1848 and later in the government employ. William A. Bechstein received the educational advantages afforded by the public and high schools of his native country, and in 1882 came to Milwaukee. His start in his present business was made in 1883, and his natural ability as a swimmer and his skill as an instructor at once attracted many pupils to his school, which has increased in size every year since. In the summer of 1908 Mr. Bechstein celebrated the twentyfifth anniversary of his career as a swimming instructor and received congratulations from former pupils and friends all over the United States. During that period he has personally rescued from drowning more than a hundred people, certainly an enviable record. In politics Mr. Bechstein is not allied with any of the existing political parties, preferring to exercise his right of franchise as his judgment tells him is for the advancement of the community rather than be hampered by party ties. The German Lutheran church has a no more devout communicant nor a more loyal worker than is he. Fraternally he is identified with the Milwaukee Turnverein, the Milwaukee Club and the Knights of Pythias. On Feb. 14, 1893, occurred Mr. Bechstein's marriage to Miss Annie Wolf, a daughter of Charles W. and Kumgunda (Kern) Wolf, of Milwaukee. This union has been blessed with four children - Carl, Herbert, William and Gertrude, thirteen, twelve, seven and three years of age, respectively.

Evan D. Jones, the assistant secretary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, was born in Milwaukee on July 25, 1869. He is a son of John S. and Anne (Powell) Jones, both of whom were born in Wales, who came to Milwaukee early in their lives. The father was a prominent contractor in his day and lived a modest, retiring life, giving his whole attention to his business until the time of his death, which occurred in 1888. Flis widow still survives him. Evan D. Jones, the subject of this review, received his educational advantages in the public schools of the city of his birth. His first employment after leaving school was as an accountant in the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, a position which he occupied for a period of six 3 ears. I [e severed that connection to enter the employ of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in a clerical capacity. .After holding various important clerkships for different periods until 1906 he was chosen by the board of trustees of the corporation as assistant secretary. In his political relations Mr. Jones is a stanch adherent of the principles of the Republican party. On April 6, 1907, Mr. Jones was married to Miss Man L. Loflin, of Milwaukee. They have one son. Robert Loflin Jones.

Wilford M. Patton is well known in Milwaukee and throughout the United States as the president of the Northwestern National Insurance Company of Milwaukee. lie was born in Deansville, Oneida county, N. Y., on June 16, 1847, an(l is a s,m "' Henry F. and Eliza Jane Patton, of New York. The parents came to Appleton, Wis., in 1855, where the father died in 1884. I lis widow survives and is a much respected resident of Appleton. Wilford M. Patton received the somewhat limited education afforded by the public schools of Appleton and at the age of fourteen years began his business career as a clerk for the American Express Company at Appleton. For a time after he severed that connection he was a messenger for the express company, and then for four years served as agent at Portage, Wis. The latter position he left to accept the assistant cashiership of the Columbia County Bank at Portage and in 1875 came to the Cream City. He at once became associated with the Northwestern National Insurance Company and has retained his connection in various capacities with that company ever since. His promotions have been rapid because of his ability and knowledge of the business. In 1881 he was elected assistant secretary ; in 1895 secretary; in 1899 became second vice-president, and upon the resignation of Vice-President Mitchell in 1901 was elected vice-president; and on Dec. 5, 1904, after the death of Mr. James, was the choice of the directors for president. Something of the history of the company, which Mr. Patton has so materially aided in bringing up to its present high standard, will not be out of place here. It was organized and incorporated by special act of the legislature on June 30, 1869, and the first directors were Alexander Mitchell, P. D. Armour, Angus Smith, L. H. Kellogg, G. D. Norris, H. H. Button, John Dahlman, M. P. Medberry, George W. Allen. Guido Pfister, William Young, E. H. Brodhead, W. G. Fitch, Samuel Marshall and R. P. Ober. The first officers were Alexander Mitchell, president; P. D. Armour, vice-president; David Ferguson, treasurer, and James B. Kellogg, secretary. Some $50,000 worth of stock was sold and the business increased rapidly from the start. When the great Chicago fire occurred the company paid risks promptly amounting to $250,000 without injuring its credit. Many fire insurance companies failed following the fire, but the fact that the Northwestern withstood the drain on its resources increased largely its patronage, so that it did even a more flourishing business after than before the catastrophe. The company is justly proud of its splendid record, which now ranks it among the first in the state. The net surplus of the company has been increased until in 1908 it was $125,000 and over. Although the company started in to do a marine as well a fire insurance business, it is almost exclusively devoted to the latter at the present time. Beside his connection with this corporation Mr. Patton is one of the directors of the Marine National Bank. Tn politics he is allied with the Republican party, but although he takes a deep interest in the welfare of the party, the stress, of business affairs has kept him from filling public office. In 1867 Mr. Patton was united in marriage to Miss Christina S. Delamater, a native of Portage. Wis. They have one daughter. Caroline E., now the wife of John E. Eldred, Jr.

Paul F. Wenzel is a fine type of the enthusiastic, energetic busi-' ness man of the younger generation in Milwaukee. Born in this city on Dec. 9, 1882, a son of Ferdinand and Carolina (Luetke) Wenzel, he received the educational training afforded by the public schools of the city. He is one of the seven survivors of the family of twelve children born to his parents, who came to this country from Germany in 1870. The father was a house mover by vocation, and was engaged in that profession when called to the other shore in 1908. The mother is still living. After completing his scholastic work Air. Wenzel entered the employ of Mr. YV. H. Graebner, a prominent dealer in insurance, loans and real estate, and soon became an influential member of the concern. In 1903 Mr. Wenzel was elected assistant secretary of the Badger Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which position he now occupies in a manner which redounds not only to his credit, but also to that of the company. At the time of his election he had the unique distinction of being the youngest assistant secretary of any corporation doing business in Milwaukee. Politically Mr. Wenzel is not allied to any of the existing parties, preferring to exercise his right of suffrage for the men and measures which make for the betterment of the city, state and nation. He is a member of St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran church. Fraternally he is identified with the Equitable Fraternal Union and the Hanover Society. On Dec. 15, 1906, Mr. Wenzel was united in marriage to Miss Clara Walzer, a native of Milwaukee and a daughter of Otto and Matilda Walzer, pioneer residents of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel have no children.

Albert J. Read, the capable traffic manager of the Filer & Stowell Company of Milwaukee, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1859. He came to Milwaukee with his parents while still a youth and after he had completed the course of study afforded in the public schools of this city became an apprentice in the machinist's trade for the Filer & Stowell Company. When he had served for some years as a master machinist he returned to Cleveland to accept a position as superintendent of the Bourne-Knowles Mfg. Company of that city. He was there but a year, however, returning to Milwaukee in August. 1896, to re-enter the employ of the Filer & Stowell Company in the capacity of traffic manager and purchaser of supplies. This position he now fills with the highest degree of satisfaction to the firm by which he is employed and to the patrons of the concern. In politics he is allied with the Republican party, and finds time to devote to the public weal by service for his party; the present time he is ward chairman of the Seventeenth ward. Ili- only fraternal and social relations are with the Royal Arcanum and the South Side Civic Association. On March 28, 1883. Mr. Read was united in marriage to Miss Rose A. Jones, whose parents,

Fred Steinmueller, a prominent flour, feed and grain merchant of the Cream City, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, on June 17, 1851, a Min of Louis and Mary Steinmueller. Both parents were natives of Germany, who came to America in [86] and located in the Eighth ward of Milwaukee. The mother died in 187(1 and the father passed away thirteen years later. < >f the nine children horn to them six are living. Fred Steinmueller, the subject of this memoir, received his educational advantages in the Lutheran parochial schools and the public schools of this city. After he had started his business career he took a two years' course in an evening school in an endeavor to become as proficient as possible in any work which he chose. I lis first labors were in the brickyards of Burnham Brothers, and he remained with that firm for a period of two years. In 1807 he began his work in the business which now furnishes him a comfortable income, being employed by Stephen Sullentihe at the corner of Grove street and National avenue. Within five years he had thoroughly learned all the details of the business and had secured a sufficient competence to enable him to buy .Mr. Sullentine's establishment. Since 1872 he has been sole proprietor of the concern, which in that time has grown from small proportions to a firm with a large business all over the city and the state. In his political beliefs Mr. Steinmueller is a stanch adherent of the tenets of the Republican party, and as the successful candidate of that party served in the common council as the representative from the Eighth ward in 1800 and 1897. making a record that redounds quite as much to his own credit as to the wisdom of Ids neighbors in electing him. Both he and his wife are devout communicants of the German Lutheran church. On Oct. 29, 1872, Mr. Steinmueller was united in marriage to Miss Julia Linhopp, a native of Franklin, Wis., whose parents were early Wisconsin pioneers. To this union have been born six children. Anna, the eldest, is the wife of II. G. Winther; Fred T., who married Louise Schroeder, is associated in business with his father; Walter L. ; Margaret is a student at Red Wing. Minn.; Charles H. is a graduate of the South Division high school, who entered the Cniversity of Wisconsin at Madison; and Emerald is a high school student. Mr. Steinmueller is recognized as one of the most substantial business men of the city, and his courteous manner and keen sense of integrity make him friends everywhere.

Morris Miller, president of the Great Western Knitting Co., was horn in Hungary, Austria, Jan. 25, 1847, the son of Herman and Rachael Miller, both natives of I Iungary, where the\ lived and died. The father was a farmer and a wool buyer. They were the parents of six children, five of whom are living, and of these four reside in America. Morris received his education up to his twelfth year in the schools of the village where he resided, and from twelve to sixteen in Budapest. At the age of eighteen he came to America, locating in Meadville, Pa. He established a fancv sfoods business here and remained for seven years, after which he removed to Kala- mazoo, Mich., where he lived for eight years. In 1881 he removed to Milwaukee and entered the knit goods business under the name of the Great Western Knitting Co. The business has grown rapidly and he now has a very extensive trade. In 1880 Mr. Miller married Miss Annie Rich, daughter of Emanuel Rich, of Michigan. To this union have been born four children - Ray, Bertram, Edward and Harold. In politics Mr. Miller belongs to the Republican party. In religion he belongs to the Temple of Emanuel, of which he has been president and trustee for a great many years. He is also connected with the Hebrew Charities of Milwaukee, of which he has been president for some time. He is a director of the Mt. Sinai Hospital and a trustee of the Sir Moses Montifiore Home for the Aged in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of the Milwaukee Lodge, A. F. and A. M. ; of the Athletic Club and several other fraternal organizations.

Walter Burleigh Potter, senior member of the firm of Potter & Crosby, and general manager of the Wisconsin Hollow Concrete Wall Co., was born at Lawrence, Mass., Nov. 24, 1866, the son of James Leroy and Jemininah (Morse) Potter, both natives of New Hampshire. The father was a photographer by trade and died in Massachusetts in 1867. The mother came to Milwaukee in 1883 and spent her remaining days in this city. The paternal great-grandfather, Anthony Potter, born in Ipswich, Mass., Feb. 1, 1756, was a private in Capt. Peter Kimball's company, Col. Thomas Stickney's regiment, General Stark's brigade, New Hampshire militia, which company joined the northern continental army at Bennington and Stillwater. He was discharged Sept. 25, 1777, after a short term of service of two months and six days. He died in Concord, N. H., March 13, 1856. The father was active in the home work and organization of companies for the war of 1861, but did not go into the field himself. Walter Burleigh Potter received his education in the public schools of Lawrence, Mass., and at Mitchell's Military Academy of Billerica, Mass. He came with his mother to Milwaukee in 1883 and entered the employ of W. W. Colvin in the brokerage business. In 1887 he entered the business independently and has continued in it successfully ever since. He is now general manager of the Wisconsin Hollow Concrete Wall Co. and of the Brick and Stone Co. On Aug. 17, 1895, Mr. Potter was married'to Miss Laura, daughter of William and Katherine Hendy, of Dodgeville, Wis. Her parents were old settlers in Wisconsin, coming from Cornwall, En gland, years ago. To' their union have been born four children - Katherine, aged twelve ; James Leroy, aged ten ; John Hendy, aged four ; and Margaret Hendy, aged eighteen months. In politics Mr. Potter votes the Republican ticket and in religion he is a member of the Congregational church. Socially and fraternally he is prominenl in Masonic circles, being a member of the Wisconsin Consistory ; a member of the Sons of the American Revolution ; a member of the Wisconsin Sons of the Revolution, and he was at one time a member of the national guard, serving under Captain Oliver, First liarht battery.

Edward La Budde, a prominent grain dealer, connected with the Franke Grain Co., was born in Greenbush, Sheboygan county, Wis., the son of Louis and Bertha Schissler Le Budde, the former born in Germany and the latter in Plymouth, Sheboygan county. Wis. Louis La Budde came to America in 1858 with his father and located in Greenbush. His father, F. La Budde, was the oldest settler in that town and he died there in 1907, at the age of ninety-one years. Louis was a farmer until about thirty-five years of age and since that time has followed the vocation of a carpenter. Lie and his wife are now living at Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan county, Wis. They are both members of the Evangelical Reformed church. They were the parents of eight children, all of whom are living. Edward La Budde was educated in the schools of Plymouth, graduating from the high school there. Lie then spent one year at the Milwaukee Medical College. In 1902 he entered the grain business in connection with a firm at Elkhart Lake and remained with them for three years. In 1905 he sold out his interest in this firm and came to Milwaukee to take charge of the feed department of the Franke Grain Co., which position he still holds. On April 11, 1906, he married Miss Minnie, daughter of George and Margaret Diefenthaeler, of Sheboygan county, old settlers there, and both of whom are now deceased. To this union have been born two children - George, Jan. 30, 1907, and Margaret, May 15, 1908. In politics Mr. La Budde is independent. In religion he and his wife both attend the People's Pulpit, but he still retains his membership in the home church at Elkhart Lake.

Ernst Mohr, general superintendent of the National Enameling and Stamp Works of Milwaukee, was born at Milwaukee, Wis., May 16, 1865, the son of Oswald and Elizabeth (Hetzel) Mohr, both natives of Germany. The father came to America in 1848 and located near Cedarburg, where his parents had preceded him. Soon after he came to Milwaukee and began work as a cooper, at times owning his own shop. Later he entered the employ of the Philip Best Brewing Co., now the Pabst Brewing Co., and with them he spent the last twenty-five years of his life. He was married to Elizabeth Hetzel in Milwaukee and they were the parents of eight children, five boys and three girls. He died in October. 1906, but the mother is still living. Ernst Mohr received his education in the common schools of Milwaukee and at the age of fourteen he entered the tin shop of the Kieckhefer Bros., who later became part of the National Enameling Co., and has remained with that firm since that time. He served in the capacity of foreman for a long time, then was assistant general superintendent for eight years, and in 1890 was promoted .to general superintendent, which position he still holds. He is one of the oldest employes of the company, it having been but a tin shop when he began working for them. Mr. Mohr knows no other business, having made this the work of a lifetime. On Dec. 26, 1886, he was married to Miss Henrietta Wollenziehn. daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina ( flicker) Wollenziehn, of Milwaukee, both of whom are still living. The father was an old settler in Milwaukee and served as a soldier in the Civil war in Company I, Thirteenth Indiana volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. Mohr are the parents of six children, as follows : Oswald W., a graduate of the U. W. Agricultural Course in 1906, now a farmer in North Dakota ; Henry C, an apprentice with Klaii & Van Pieterson, advertisers and designers; Ronald F. and Ernst J., in school; and "Walter J. and Milton X., deceased.

Monroe A. Kleinsteuber, superintendent of the police alarm system of Milwaukee, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., April 2, 1867, the son of Charles F. and Carolina Kleinsteuber, the former born in Coburg, Gotha, Germany, Nov. 12, 1821, and the latter in Stetin, Pommern, Germany, June 26, 1839. The father came to America and direct to Milwaukee in 1852. Soon after his arrival here he established a foundry and engaged in the manufacture of machinery, stencils, brass castings, etc., and it soon became the largest in the city. During the war he was permitted by the government to coin pennies for the business men of Milwaukee. He was the first agent for sewing machines in Milwaukee. He also assisted Mr. Densmore in the invention and perfection of his first typewriter. He was a man well known for his honest and fair dealing in business as well as for his generosity and charitableness. He once bought a tract of land and gave it to his employes for them to build their houses on. He was the father of nine children, three of whom are living. Monroe A. received his education in the German-English Academy. He then went to Chicago and was in the employ of the Chicago Telephone Co. from 1882 to 1885. He returned to Milwaukee and became connected with the Police Alarm Telegraph Department, which his brother, Oscar K., had helped to install as an experiment in 1882, only eight boxes being put in at that time. At the present time the city owns over six hundred miles of underground wires. In 1903 Oscar was transferred to the fire department and Monroe A. was made superintendent of the police alarm system, in which capacity he is serving at the present time. He is not affiliated with any political party, but has received his promotions in the civil service because of his merit and efficiency. He has three brothers, all of whom are of a mechanical turn of mind, and have all followed the electrical business. On May 10, 1893, Mr. Kleinsteuber was married to Miss Tillie Porth, daughter of William Porth, and this union has been blessed with one son, Erwin Kleinsteuber,

Harry N. Wilson, manager of the Western Feed Market Bureau, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1870, the son of Henry X. and Emma Julia (Batchelor) Wilson. The father was born in Brooklyn, X. V.. and the mother in London, Eng. They were married in Hohocas, X. J., and resided in Brooklyn, where he was enged in the stone business with his father, Joseph Wilson, who was a very prominent man in Brooklyn for many years. He served porters of Italian marble. The) put up many monuments in the South before the war, but on account of the inability of the Southerners to pay after the war broke out, they failed. They also had a large general store at Georgetown, S. ('.. which was confiscated, and from which place Henry barely escaped with his life, he being suspected as a spy. After returning from the South he engaged in the commission business, and in 1875 came to Milwaukee, where he established a commission business and carried it on successfully until [901, when he retired. lie and wife are the parents of the children, all living. A brother is a captain in the l'. S. \a\ 3 and another is a major in the I'. S. Army, stationed at Oakland, Cal. Harry X. Wilson received his education in the public schools of .Milwaukee and in the preparatory department i^i the Beloit College. After leaving school he entered the employ of the Milwaukee. Lake Shore & Western Ivy. (since absorbed by the C. & Nf. W. Ry.) in the capacity of paymaster's clerk. Later he entered the employ of Chapin & Co., grain dealers, and remained with them four or five years, \fter severing his connection with that firm he entered into a partnership with his father which lasted for two years. Then he became associated with Charles R. Lull, shipper. In June, [904, he entered the publishing- business, issuing a daily known as the "Daily Feed Report." He is also associated with the Daily Commercial Letter, of which F. W. Friese is publisher. He is also the Milwaukee correspondent of the "Northwestern Miller" of Minneapolis. In politics he is independent, voting for the man who, in his judgment, is best qualified to hold the office. In religion he affiliates with the Episcopal church. He is a member of the Milwaukee Press Club. In October, 1887, Mr. Wilson was presented by the citizens of Milwaukee with a beautiful gold watch nicely engraved with his initials as a token of their appreciation of his heroic act in leaping from the Oneida street bridge to save a drowning boy. The Light Horse Scptadron also presented him with a medal for this brave act. Mr. Wilson is unmarried.

William H. Simpson, the able superintendent of the Northwestern Fuel Company of Milwaukee, is a native of the Keystone state, born at Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 9, 1846, being the son of William H. and Matilde ( Hood) Simpson, who were natives of Ireland. They immigrated to America from the Emerald Isle about 1836. and located in Philadelphia. The elder Simpson was a merchant tailor and followed that trade after locating in this country. In 1852 the family moved to Johnstown. Fa., but remained only two years, when they came west, settling in Chicago, where the father and mother lived the remainder of their days. Mr. Simpson died Feb. 20. 1863, leaving his wife and eleven children to mourn his loss. The brave mother assumed the responsibilities of the family and reared her children alone. The burdens of life were lifted from her in [880, and on Nov. r of that year she passed to her long rest. When the country wras torn by the strife of civil war in the early sixties our subject responded to the call for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company < ', One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois infantry.

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler June 18, 1864, and mustered into the United States service on that day for one hundred days' service. It was sent to Memphis and acted as guard along the railroad between that place and Holly Springs. Subsequently it was ordered to Memphis and did guard duty until ordered to Camp Frey, Chicago, and mustered out, Oct. 29, 1864. Mr. Simpson received his education in the public schools of Chicago and at the age of ten entered the employ of a bookbinding concern as office boy. On June 3, 1861, he entered the service of the Western Union Telegraph Co. as messenger boy. While working in this capacity he learned telegraphy and obtained a position as operator with tiie Illinois Central Railroad Company and remained with the company until he enlisted in the army in 1864. After returning from the wTar he was again employed by the company and given charge of the Illinois Central station at Dunleith, now East Dubuque. He remained there until 1867, when he became a clerk on a Mississippi river steamboat between St. Louis and St. Paul. Mr. Simpson liked the life and as his work was congenial, remained in the service of the boat company for ten years. In 1877 he came to Milwaukee and started in business with the Northwestern Fuel Company and his services proved so efficient that within three years he was made superintendent of the concern, which position he has since continued to hold to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Mr. Simpson is independent in his politics, with a strong belief in the policies of the Democratic party, but in local affairs exercises his privilege of franchise as his conscience dictates. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, having served as Junior Vice-Commander of E. B. Wolcott Post, Milwaukee, for one year. On Dec. 23, 1869, Mr. Simpson was united in marriage with Sarah M., the daughter of John and Hannah Cheetham, natives of England, who came to America and settled in Rome, N. Y. Subsequently they came west and located at Dubuque, about 1857, and lived there until the close of their days. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson became the parents of three children : Joseph W., president of the J. W. Simpson Coal Company ; George C, the manager of The Royal Insurance Company in Cleveland, Ohio, and William Burt, who is secretary and treasurer of the J. W. Simpson Coal Co.

Abram Nicholas Lucas, the efficient and popular general foreman of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad shops, is a native of Wisconsin, born at Green Bay, May 22, 1862. His father was Abraham Lucas, born in Madison county, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1836, and his mother was Mary Van Delor, born in Holland, Feb. 29, 1844. The father moved from Ohio to Wisconsin about 1854 and located in Fort Howard. Mary Van Delor came to America the same year and also located in Fort Howard, where she met and married Abraham "Lucas, who was engaged in the saw mill business. In 1871 or 1872 Abraham Lucas was City Marshal of that city and after his term of office expired he followed the tinsmith's trade until 1803, when he retired. For the last five years he has been street commissioner of Green Bav. Mr. Lucas alwavs takes an active part in politics and has had the honor of representing his party as alderman for four years. Three sons and three daughters were born to Air. and Airs. Lucas, of whom five are still living-. Mr. Lucas enlisted at Lincoln's last call for volunteers during the war of the Rebellion and served until mustered out of the service. Abram, the subject of this review, received a practical education in the public schools of Green Bay and after leaving school worked with his father one year before entering the employ of D. M. Burns, who ran a machine shop and foundry. Six months later he entered the boiler shops of D. Al. Burns, where he remained two years learning the boilermaker's trade. Subsequently he finished learning the trade with Larry Brothers, of Green Bay. In 1881 Mr. Lucas went to Escanaba, Mich., and worked for the C. & N. W. R. R. until December, 1882. A month later, in January, 1883, he entered the employ of the Milwaukee Northern Railroad, as journeyman boilermaker and shortly after was made foreman of the shops, where he remained until 1901. At that time he was transferred to Dubuque and placed in charge of the boiler works. Mr. Lucas' services proved so efficient at Dubuque that in April, 1904, he came to Milwaukee to take charge of the boiler shops for the Milwaukee railroad. In three years he was promoted to general foreman, which responsible position he still holds. Mr. Lucas has earned his promotions by his strict attention to duty, thorough knowledge of his subject and his personal attention to all parts of the business. Air. Lucas is a Republican, and although he has never aspired to office, always takes an active interest in politics, and has at various times had the honor of introducing noted speakers at railroad men's meetings. In 1896 he was active in organizing a Railroad Men's Sound Money Club at Green Bay, Wis. Mr. Lucas is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, the Royal Arcanum and the Maccabees, and in the last two societies has held all the offices of honor. He is also a member of the International Boilermakers' Association, of which he is third vice-president. On Dec. 25, 1883, ^r- Lucas was united in marriage with Ella Colista, the daughter of Captain C. A. and Frances Freeman. Mrs. Lucas was born in Oconto, Wis., where her parents were old settlers. For many years Air. Freeman was captain and owner of a lake steamer. His wife died in 1905 and since her death he has lived very quietly. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Lucas : Fred A., engaged in the signal department of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad ; Ninabel, a graduate of the Dubuque high school ; Irene, a student in the Milwaukee high school ; William D., and two children who died in infancy. The family are members of the Presbyterian church of Green Bay, Wis.

Walter G. Souders, manager of the bond department of the Milwaukee Trust Company, is a native of New Jersey, born at Salem, Salem county, Dec. 29, 1871, being the son of George and Sarah C. Souders, who were born at Glassboro, N. J., in 1835 and 1842, respectively. When this nation was rent asunder by the strife of civil war George Souders responded to the call for volunteers and served his country during the four years of strife. Walter, the sub- ject of this review, received his elementary education in his native state and subsequently entered Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1898. During his college course he had studied theology and after graduation served as pastor of the Congregational churches at Elmwood, 111., and Blue Island, 111., but gave up the ministry to engage in commercial pursuits and came to Milwaukee. For four years he was the Milwaukee representative of the Trowbridge & Nivek Bond Company, but a little over a year ago he severed his connection with this firm to accept a better one with the Milwaukee Trust Company, and assumed the management of the bond department. In America this twentieth century is essentially an age of the young man in business, and there is no limit set to the heights which may be accessible to the self-reliant and ambitious young man. Mr. Souders has demonstrated this and stands among the prominent representatives of the younger element of business men in the city. He is a member of the Republican party, but his busy life leaves him no time to seek political honors. On March 24, 1899, Mr. Souders was united in marriage with Martha J., the daughter of John and Maria Zeitler, who were residents of Peenasutawney, Pa. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Souders : Beulah Grace, born June 5, 1900, and John Paul, born March 15, 1902. Mr. Souders is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and is a member of the Milwaukee Club, University Club, Town Club, Milwaukee Country Club, the Chicago University Club and the Press Club of Chicago. He is also a member of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce.

Henry W. Schwab, the owner and manager of one of the prominent grocery houses of the West Side, Milwaukee, located at 2207 Wells street, is a native of the Cream City, born there Nov. 8, 1863, being the son of John M. and Ottilia (Heeg) Schwab, both of whom were born in Germany, 1830 being the birth year of each. John M. Schwab, the father of our subject, was a wood worker in the old country. He heard of the great opportunities open to a young man in America and immigrated to this country in 1854, and soon after landing located in Milwaukee. When the call to arms came at the outbreak of the Civil war he responded and served under the flag of his adopted country. Henry received his educational training in the public school of Milwaukee, and when his studies were finished began to work in a grocery store as a clerk. Like so many of the second generation he was ambitious and bound to make his way in the world. When only twenty-two years of age he established himself in the grocery business on State street near Fifteenth street. There he built up a good trade by honesty, fair dealing and a determined effort to please his customers. Thirteen years ago the trade outgrew its quarters and Mr. Schwab moved to his present location, where his trade is still larger. At the new store more branches were added, and it is one of the largest and most prosperous retail houses in the city. Mr. Schwab belongs to no party, believing it better to vote as his conscience dictates rather than be bound by party rule. He is a member of the Congregational church, a di- rector in the Merchants" and Manufacturers' Bank, president of The Loose Shotola Commission Co., treasurer of the National Association of Retail Grocers and is president of the Milwaukee Retail Grocers' Association. On Sept. 24, 1885, Mr. Schwab was united in marriage with Emma, the daughter of Yocham and Alary ( Stucker ) Speich, residents of Milwaukee. Two children were born to this union : Walter H., who is associated with the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Rank, and Emma.

Henry Hoerl, for many years a prominent figure in the brewing circles of Milwaukee, has achieved his prominence through untiring energetic effort. He is of German descent and was born at Altdorf, Bavaria, Germany, April 26, 1854, the son of George and Anna (Funck) Hoerl, natives of the famous old city of Nuremberg. Henry, the subject of this review, received his education in the elementary schools of his native city and then took a course in the high school. After finishing his studies he was employed in breweries in Germany for several years. He served with distinction in the German army as sergeant of artillery of a Munich regiment. Ambitious to rise in the world and recognizing the greater possibilities and advantages offered in this country to young men of energy and determination, he left his home in 1878, when twenty-four years of age, and set out for the new world, entering upon a career in the of which he encountered many disappointments, to ultimately reap the reward of honest efforts in abundant prosperity. Soon after landing in New York he found employment in the breweries there and took the brewmaster's course in the New York Brewing Academy, winning the first prize in 1886. This brought him into prominence among the brewing men of the city and he secured an excellent position. In 1892 he moved to Milwaukee to become superintendent of the Valentine Blatz Brewing Company and has made their beer famous. On June 4, 1878, Mr. Hoerl married Katherine, the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Neuner) Strobel, of Albany, N. Y. Four children have come to bless this union: Emil, who is the proprietor of the Germania brewery of Altoona, Pa. ; Jenny, John M., who resides in Milwaukee, and Annie, the wife of George Schott, who runs a cooperage works in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hoerl are communicants of the Lutheran church, to which their ancestors have belonged for many generations. Mr. Hoerl is affiliated with the Masonic Order, having taken the Bine Lodge, the Chapter, Knights Templar and Consistory degrees, and he is also a member of the Mystic Shrine. Fie is a popular member of the Deutscher Club, the Millioki Club, the Milwaukee Music Vercin and the "West Side Turn Verein.

Alexander E. Raffauf, the efficient treasurer of the American Automobile Company, at 187 Wisconsin street, was born at Milwaukee on June 9, 1875. He is a son of Jacob Raffauf. a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Raffauf attended the public schools of Milwaukee to receive his primary educational advantages and laid the foundation of a business career at the Spenserian Business College. For a period of twelve years he was assol8o MEMOIRS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY ciated in a clerical capacity with the Second Ward Bank, and when he severed that connection it was to enter the automobile business with his father. For more than four years now he has been most successfully engaged, and his thorough knowledge of the trade, if such it might be called, and his inherent ability as a mechanic have won for him an excellent reputation among automobilists in the state and city. He now holds the responsible position of treasurer of the American Automobile Company, which is doing a large and flourishing business. In his political relations Mr. Raffauf is a Republican, but has never sought to become a public office holder. He is liberal in his religious views, believing that the highest standard of right living is obtained by individual effort, not by the blind following of creed or sect. Mr. Raffauf is unmarried. He has a host of friends, who predict for him a brilliant future in the commercial field.

Oscar A. Kaiser, the genial proprietor of Kaiser's Hair Bazaar, at the corner of Mason and Milwaukee streets, is a. son of Adam and Amelia (Schultz) Kaiser, and was born in this city on March 8, 1876. The father was born in Germany in 1839 an<^ the mother in Milwaukee in 1846, and the former is one of the oldest cigarmakers in the city, now conducting factory No. 134 in this city in the same place that he has had for thirty-one years. Oscar A. Kaiser received his primary education in the public schools of Milwaukee and laid the foundation for a business career by a course in the Spencerian Business College. At the age of fifteen years he entered the Merchants' Exchange Bank as a messenger and clerk and was afterward employed in a similar capacity in the First National Bank. In 1900 he purchased the business which now occupies him, which was established in 1888. His enterprise, thrift and sterling integrity have built up for him a large and lucrative business, which is increasing in size from year to year. In politics Mr. Kaiser is independent of any political affiliation, preferring to exercise his right of suffrage as his conscience and judgment dictate rather than be hampered by party allegiance. In a business and social way he is identified with the Milwaukee Musical Society, the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association and the Milwaukee Concertina Club. His religious relations arei with Trinity German Lutheran church, of which he is a devout and loyal member. On Sept. 5, 1900, Mr. Kaiser was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Emma Hahn, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Maas) Hahn, of Milwaukee. For the past twenty-five years Mr. Hahn has conducted one of the largest bakeries in the city at Seventeenth and Chestnut streets. To Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser was born, in 1908, a son, Arthur Oscar.

C. Columbus Owens, manager of the R. G. Owens estate, in Milwaukee, was born in this city on June 22, 1851, a son of Richard 1 .. ' >wens, a brief review of whose life appears elsewhere in this volume, in the sketch of another son, Richard G. Owens. Mr. Owens attended the public schools of the city and the Milwaukee Academy, and laid the foundation for a business career in the

S]K'ncerian Business College of -Milwaukee. For several years he was a member of the firm of Bechtner, Gersting & Company, manufacturers of vinegar, and afterward engaged in the same business at East Saginaw, Mich. From there he went to Milbank, Dakota Territory, and with a brother established the general mercantile business of Owens Brothers. The firm did a flourishing business for a number of years, but after the death of his lather Mr. Owens disposed of his interests and returned to Milwaukee to share with Ids brother, Richard G., the management of the large estate left by his father. This work, and the sale of realty, has kept him occupied ever since. He is a Republican in his political belief, but has never aspired to hold offices of public trust. In his religious relations he is associated with the Grand Avenue Congregational church and is one of the most loyal and devout workers in that society. On Feb. 3, 1881, Mr. Owens was united in marriage to Miss Josephine M. Purely, a daughter of Nathaniel and Susan J. (Reamer) Purdy, of this city. Although Mr. Purdy has passed the four-score milestone he is actively engaged as superintendent of the Milwaukee Spoke & Bending Company. He is the patentee of a process used in wood bending by the firm and has the reputation of being the best judge of lumber in the state. He is also the inventor of many different kinds of woodworking machinery used all over the country. He was in the employ of the government at Louisville, Ky., during the Civil war, building and repairing railway coaches on the L. & N. Mr. and Mrs. Owens are the parents of two sons, John Purdy and George James, aged fifteen and ten years, respectively, both of whom are students in the city schools. Through the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Owens the Congregational church at Milbank was built, Mr. Owens being the first Sunday school superintendent ; Mrs. Owens being the secretary of the Sunday school, also the church organist.

James Leedom, a leading salesman of the Cudahy Packing Company, is a native of the Emerald Isle, having been born in Dublin, Ireland, on May 29, 1841, a son of Hampton and Erina (O'Connor) Leedom, of Dublin. His educational advantages he received in the public schools of Dublin and London, England, and when but nineteen years of age came to the Lmited States. In 1861, a year after his arrival in this country, he came to Milwaukee. His father was engaged in the making of lard oil, and until 1866 Mr. Leedom served in his employ. Then he removed to Chicago, and later engaged in the making of tow from flax, first in Kankakee, 111., and afterward in Decatur. He returned to Milwaukee in 1876 and has since made this city his home. He became associated with the late John Plankinton in the packing industry, and when the Cudahy Company purchased Mr. Plankinton's interest he continued his association with the firm. His natural ability and his inherent traits of enterprise, thrift and integrity have made him valuable to the firm and his excellent qualities are recognized by the whole community. Mr. Leedom is allied with no party or faction, but casts his vote for the men and principles which in his judgment make for the best welfare of the community as a whole. His church relations are with the Unitarian society, and for many years he has been one of the pillars of the faith. On June 30, 1869, Mr. Leedom was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Blayney, a daughter of Thomas W. Blayney, of Chicago. Five children have been the issue of this union, James B., Hampton, Mary E., Elizabeth and Louisa, now Mrs. G. F. Bartlett, of Denver, Colo.

Albert C. Elser, the efficient bookkeeper and cashier of the Elser Meat Company, on East Water street, was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 31, 1871. He is a son of John Elser, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. His education was obtained in the public schools of Milwaukee, and in a course of study at the German- English Academy of the same city. When seventeen years of age he began his business career as a clerk in the office of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Three years of service with that corporation made him thoroughly conversant with modern methods of bookkeeping, and at the end of that time he severed his connection with the insurance company to become associated with his father in the meat business. In his relations with the company as cashier and bookkeeper he has established a modern system, which greatly expedites the large business of the concern. He is allied with no political organization and exercises his right of franchise for men and measures that he thinks will best help the public weal. His leisure time he devotes to the Milwaukee Athletic and the Deutscher clubs. Mr. Elser has three children, Gertrude, Elizabeth and Alfred, whose ages are seven, five and three years, respectively. Although a comparatively young man he has risen to a position of prominence in the commercial circles, and is much esteemed by all who know him.

John Elser, a popular meat dealer at 463 East WTater street, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, on Jan. 25, 1835. He is a son of John M. Elser and his wife (nee Margaret Rabael). His educational training was limited to the courses afforded by the public schools of his native land. Being of an ambitious nature he determined to seek his fortune in the New World, and accordingly, when but fifteen years of age, he immigrated to America. He came direct to Milwaukee after his arrival and obtained employment in the meat business. After a few years he had saved sufficient of his earnings to embark in business for himself, and in 1868 he opened the store which he has ever since so successfully managed. Reared in a school of hardship and privation he brought to his business those traits of honesty and frugality with which he had early become imbued, with the result that success has crowned his every effort. He is not affiliated with any one of the existing political parties, preferring to exercise his right of franchise as his conscience and judgment dictate rather than be hampered by part)r ties. His religious relations are with the Lutheran church, and all his children have been reared in that faith. Mr. Elser's wife was formerly Miss Frances Auer, of Milwaukee. Seven children came to bless their marriage, Albert C, William J., Hedwig, Clara, Irma,

William C. Bensemann, the popular secretary and treasurer of the Northern Construction Company, was born in Milwaukee on July 8, 1858, and is a son of John 11. and Katherine Bensemann, of Hanover, Germany. His scholastic training was received in the public and Lutheran parochial schools, and later he took a course in business training at the Spencerian Business College. When he was but eighteen years of age he became apprenticed to John Langenberger, and under his proficient preceptorship soon learned the details of the carpenter's trade. After serving some years as a journeyman in his vocation he became estimator for the William H. Schmidt Sash and Door Company, but later served in that capacity with Ferge & Keipper. In 1900 Mr. Ferge with others organized the Northern Construction Company, and upon the election of officers Mr. Bensemann was made the secretary, and soon afterward assumed the responsible duties of treasurer. In political matters he is allied with the progressive element of the Republican party. His religious relations are with the German Lutheran church. On Sept. 3, 1885, Mr. Bensemann was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Wohlers, a daughter of Diedrich and Sophia Wohlers, pioneers of Mihvaukee, who came from Hanover, Germany. To this union has been born one daughter, Sophia.

Fred N. Winter, one of the instructors and owners of the Winter Conservatory of Music, is a native of Milwaukee, where he was born on March 15, 1882. He is of direct German descent, his father, Fred Winter, having been born in Germany in 1853. His mother, Eva (Freis) Winter, was born in Milwaukee in 1857. Both the maternal and paternal grandparents were native Germans. Fred N. Winter received his scholastic training in the public and parochial schools of the Cream City. His musical instruction was received from the best teachers which the city afforded, and long before he opened his present studio at 222 Grand avenue, he had won a reputation as a skilled soloist. He started his work as a teacher in 1900 and later became associated with his sister, Mrs. May Winter, and his brother, Robert, in the Winter Conservatory of Music. In this institution instruction is given on the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano and flute. In politics Mr. Winter is allied with the Democratic party, but has never aspired to public office. In religious matters he is a communicant of the Roman Catholic church. Fraternally he is affiliated with St. Leo's Sodality Club, the Catholic Choral Club, the Deutscher Mannerferein and other societies. Mr. Winter is recognized throughout the city as an excellent musician and is often called upon to appear in public.

Martin Wingerter, a musician of well known ability, is a native of German}*, where he wras born Nov. 1, i860, at Speier-on-the- Rhine. He is a son of Frederick M. Wingerter and Mary M. (Wettengel) Wingerter, both of whom lived their lives in the Fatherland, where they wrere born in 1839. Martin's scholastic training wras received in the common schools of the land of his birth and the Latin school. His musical education was received from some of the best teachers which Germany afforded. For four years he took private instruction on the violin from Michael Mohler, who played first violin at the Court and National theater at Mannheim ; for two years he was a student at the Royal Music School at Wurtzburg, and for two years more he was a student under Prof. Jean Becker, one of the most celebrated teachers of violin in Germany. His residence in the United States dates from 1885. At the time of his arrival Mr. H. M. Mandel and Prof. Hans Catenhusen were advertising for musicians to play in the large saengerfest which was held in Milwaukee in 1886, and in answer to their advertisement Mr. Wingerter came to the Cream City, which has ever since been his residence. In politics he allies himself with the Republican party. His church affiliations are with the Protestant Evangelical society of Germany, and his only fraternal association is with the Milwaukee Musicians' Association. On Sept. 19, 1885, Mr. Wingerter was united in marriage to Miss Jeanne Ponsot, daughter of Alype and Adele (Maillot) Ponsot, of the Department of Doubs, France. Mrs. Wingerter is a grandniece of the late Bishop Consot, for many years prominent in New York ecclesiastical history. To Mr. and Mrs. Wingerter has been born one son, Frederick M., who is now associated with H. Hengels, the architect.

John Blommer, part owner and manager of an enterprising wagon company in Milwaukee, was born in Milwaukee on April 18, 1861. His ancestors for many generations were residents of Germany, where his father, Michael Blommer, was born in 1817, and the mother, Anna (Neubauer) Blommer, in 1822. The father came to Milwaukee some sixty-five years ago. John Blommer took advantage of what educational opportunities the parochial schools of the city afforded, and when he had completed his course of study there he learned the wagon maker's trade. For the past quarter of a century now he has operated a wagon-making enterprise under the name of Shielke & Blommer, which has come to stand for skilled workmanship, integrity and square dealing. Politically Mr. Blommer is a member of the Democratic party, and although engrossed in his everyday work he finds time to devote to working for the good of that party. Both he and his family are communicants of the Catholic church. Mr. Blommer was united in marriage on May 7, 1888, to Miss Katherine Kessenisch, a daughter of Herman J. and Gertrude Kessenisch, of Milwaukee. Nine children have blessed this union. They are Marie, Joseph J., a rate clerk in the offices of the Rock Island railroad; Theresa, Conrad, in the employ of the Andrae Electrical Company ; Gertrude, Walter, Dorothy, Sylvester and Ruth.

Jacob Tellier, prominent in the commercial life of Milwaukee as the superintendent of construction of the Herman Andrae Electrical Company, was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 16, 1871. He is of good Dutch stock, the father, William Tellier, having been born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1843 ar,d the mother, Alice (DeVriese)

Tellier. in Zealand. Holland, in 1846. The grandparents on both sides spent all their lives in the Netherlands. Jacob Tellier received bis preliminar} educational training in the grammar and high schools of Milwaukee, and for time attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison. For a period of nineteen years now he has been in the electrical business in Milwaukee, and his name has become a byword for honesty, fair dealing and skillful workmanship. In political matters he is not affiliated with any political party, preferring to exercise his right of suffrage where it will redound besl t<> the interests of the city, state or country. His religious affiliations are with the Presbyterian church. On Sept. 22, 1893, Mr. Tellier was united in marriage to Miss Theresa Pfaller. a daughter of Dr. John and Theresa ( Obermeyer ) Pfaller, of Jefferson, Wis. To this union two sons have been born: Arthur A. and Edgar 11.

Peter A. Holtz, retired, who for many years was one of Milwaukee's most prominent business men. was born in Gusten. Julich Aachen, Germany, on Feb. 10, 1840. He is a son of Theodore A. Holtz and Maria S. (Gussen) Holtz, both native Germans. His paternal grandfather was a prominent brewer of the Fatherland. Peter A. Holtz. the subject of this review, received his education in the public schools of his native land and started his business career there. In 1868 he came to Milwaukee direct from Germany, and for a period of five years was engaged in various occupations. In 1873 he formed a partnership with a Mr. Miller under the firm name of Miller & Holtz, and from that time until his retirement in 1895 he conducted a model saloon and restaurant at the corner of West Water street and Grand avenue, known as "Best's Corner." Politically Mr. Holtz is allied with the Democratic party, but never has aspired to public office. His religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church, and his children have all been reared in that faith. In fraternal matters he is associated with the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Holtz's marriage to Miss Augusta, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Sutermann) Lechner, occurred in November, 1877. Four children came to bless this union. Peter C, the eldest, is a clerk in the abstract office in the courthouse. John is connected with the Philip Jung Brewing Company. Gabella and Alexander are at home. The Holtz home at 253 Queen Anne Place is one of the most sightly and homelike residences in the city.

Rev. Herman L. Fritschel, a minister of the gospel of the Lutheran faith and director of the Milwaukee Passavant Hospital, was born in St. Sebald, Clayton county, la., on May 15, 1869. He is a son of Prof. Gottfried Fritschel, D. D., a native of Nuremberg, Germany, and Eliza (Koeberle) Fritschel, born in P>avaria, Germany. The paternal ancestry has been traced back to 1624. For two centuries most of the male members of the family were armorers of Nuremberg. Dr. Fritschel, the father, came from Germany in 1857 to assume charge of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at St. Sebald, la., and soon took his place as one of the leaders of the Lutheran church in the West. In 1874 he removed to Mendota,

111., and there served as a professor in the college and seminary until his death, which occurred in 1889. He was a man prominent in church circles because of his scholarly attainments, his valuable services as pastor, missionary, professor and author. He was one of the most prominent theologians of the Lutheran church in America. Rev. Herman L. Fritschel, the subject of this review, attended the public schools at Mendota, 111., and the college at the same place, and received his theological education in the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Mendota, 111., now at Dubuque, la., and then took a post-graduate course in Leipsig and Erlangen, Germany, His ordination to the ministry occurred in 1892 and his first charge was the church at Superior, Wis. After five years of service in the northern Wisconsin city he accepted a call to Brandon, Wis., and filled the pulpit of the Lutheran church there most creditably for another five years. In 1902 he came to Milwaukee to assume the directorship of the Milwaukee Hospital and the Deaconess Institute, a position he has filled in a most satisfactory manner. On Aug. 27, 1894, occurred his marriage to Miss Katherine Ide, a daughter of Rev. C. and Barbara (Prottengeier) Ide, of Iowa. To this union have been born five children : Herbert E., Margaret E., Roland P., Edgar E. and Ruth B.

Albert J. Muckerheide, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Milwaukee during the past eight years, and he has met with unqualified success from the very beginning of his professional career. He was born at Kewaskum, Washington county, Wisconsin, on Oct. 16, 1874, son of Jacob H. and Christina (Tiss) Muckerheide, both of whom were born in Germany. The paternal grandparents, Arnold and Wilhelmina (Wolf) Muckerheide, migrated from the Fatherland to America and in 1850 settled in Washington county, Wisconsin, where they spent the remainder of their lives engaged in farming. The maternal grandaprents, Nicholas Tiss and wife, wrere also natives of Germany, and in 1846 they left their native land for the United States, taking up their abode in Washington county, Wisconsin, where they lived out the remainder of their allotted years. Jacob H. Muckerheide, the father of the subject of this review, was but a child when he accompanied his parents to America, and he was reared on a farm in Washington county, Wisconsin. L'pon reaching manhood he became a hardware merchant and followed that occupation at Kewaskum, AYis., for a number of years, after which he became a traveling salesman. He was a Democrat in his political views, taking a very active interest in public affairs, and in 1878 was elected as a representative from Washington county in the Wisconsin assembly, serving one term in that position. His widow is still living, and of the six sons and two daughters born to these parents five sons and one daughter survive. Dr. Muckerheide received his primary education in the public and parochial schools of Kewaskum. Wis., and later took a course in Marquette College in the city of Milwaukee. Then applying himself to the study of medicine, in due time he matriculated at the Milwaukee Medical College, in which institution he graduated with the class of 1900, and has since been engaged in the active practice of his profession, with the city of Milwaukee as his field of endeavor. He was married on Aug. 29, 1905, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Barbara ( Liesenfeld) Wanguard, natives of Germany, who migrated to America in 1 S77 and settled in Milwaukee, where they now reside. To Dr. and Mrs. Muckerheide there has been born one son, Albert T-. Jr. In politics Dr. Muckerheide gives an unswerving allegiance to the time-honored principles of the Democratic party, believing that they represent the true principles of government, and his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church. Fraternally he has membership in the Catholic Order of Foresters and also in the Modern Woodmen of America.

Walter J. Kelly, M. D., a practicing physician in the city of Milwaukee, was born in the town of Richfield, Washington county, Wisconsin, on Jan. 18, 1862, son of Mathew and Catherine (Dunn) Kelly, both of whom were natives of Ireland. These parents migrated from the Emerald Isle to America about 1837 and settled in Washington county, Wis., where they spent the remainder of their lives, the father following the occupation of a farmer. The mother died in 1864 and the father survived until 1880, and of the eleven children born to these parents nine are now living. Dr. Kelly received his primary education in the public schools of his native county, and later took a course in Carroll College at Waukesha, Wis. Then turning his attention to the study of medicine, after due preparation he matriculated in the medical department of the Northwestern University at Chicago, from which institution he graduated with the class of 1884. Immediately after his graduation he established himself at Kewaskum, Wis., for the practice of his profession and remained there for a period of six years, meeting with very gratifying success. Desiring a larger field, in 1890 he removed to the city of Milwaukee, where he has since been engaged in active practice, and he ranks among the most efficient medical practitioners in the city. He was married in 1889 to Miss Mary Muckerheide, of Kewaskum. daughter of Jacob Muckerheide, deceased, and to this union there have been born five children, all of whom are living: Mortimer, Walter, Francis, May and Clarence. Dr. Kelly is independent in his political views, although he keeps in close touch with afTairs of a public nature, and his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church. His professional associations are with the Wisconsin State Medical Society.

Gustave C. Hoyer, M. D., a practicing physician of the city of Milwaukee, was born in Hamburg, Germany, on Feb. 3, i860, son of Rev. A. and Agnes (Moraht) Hoyer, who were also natives of the Fatherland. These parents migrated to America in 1865 and located at Green Lake, Wis., where the mother died in 1876 and the father in 1902. Seven children were born to them, of whom only four are now living. Dr. G. C. Hoyer was a lad of but five years when he accompanied his parents to America, and he received his early education in the schools of Green Lake, Wis. Later he entered the Northwestern University at Watertown, Wis., and after taking" a course in that institution he began the study of medicine. After due preparation he matriculated at Rush Medical College in the city of Chicago and graduated there with the class of 1882. He then opened an office for the practice of his profession at Princeton, in Green Lake county, Wisconsin, and was located there for the ensuing eight years, meeting with a high order of success. In 1890, however, desiring a larger field for the exercise of his talent, he removed to Milwaukee, where he has since been engaged in the active practice of his profession, and where he is recognized as one of the Cream City's most highly respected citizens. He was married in May, 1883, to Miss Emma Kiesel, of Baltimore, Md., and to this union there have been born three children : Emma, Lucia and Hans. Dr. Hover is independent in his political views, not claiming allegiance to any partisan organization, and his religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church. He keeps in touch with the advanced ideas in his profession and has membership in the Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin State, and the American Medical associations.

Anthony A. Dorszynski, M. D., a practicing physician in the city of Milwaukee, was born in that city on June 13, 1876, son of Matthias and Dorothea (Polczynski) Dorszynski, both of whom are natives of Polish Germany. These parents migrated to America in 1874 and settled in the city of Milwaukee, where they still reside. Eight children were born to them and of this number five are now living. Dr. A. A. Dorszynski received his early education in the parochial schools of Milwaukee and then completed a course in Marquette College. After his graduation at that institution he began the study of medicine, finally matriculating at the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons, and there he graduated with the class of 1902. He then immediately engaged in the practice of his profession, having been continuously so employed to the present time, and his success has been of a high order, commensurate to his talent and energy. He was married on June 10, 1903, to Miss Teophila Salaty, a native of Poland, daughter of Michael and Magdalena (Janaszak) Salaty, who now reside in the city of Milwaukee. Dr. Dorszynski is a member of the Roman Catholic church, and his professional associations are with the Milwaukee, the Milwaukee County, and the Wisconsin State Medical societies. He also has membership in the alumni association of Marquette College.