Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1909 (part 9 of 35)

Fred J. Borgwardt, the senior member of the firm of Fred Borgwardt & Son, funeral directors and embalmers, was born in Germany on Nov. 11, 1858, the son of Fred and Sophia ( Holtzmann) Borgwardt. His parents came to the United States in 1867 when our subject was only nine years of age, and settled in Milwaukee, where they continued to reside up to the time of their death. His father died on Nov. 11, 1906, at the ripe old age of jy. Mr. Borgwardt is one of a family of five children, Elizabeth, the wife of AYilliam Nimmer, Fred, Charles, Minnie, the widow of Fred Kasten, and John F. He was reared from early youth in the city of Milwaukee, and received his education in the Lutheran parochial schools. In 1883 he embarked in the undertaking business, and has since given it his exclusive attention. He has one of the best equipped establishments in the city, including a chapel where funerals may be held, and a private morgue. Since 1902 Mr. Borgwardt has done business under the firm name and style of F. Borgwardt & Son, having taken his son George F. into partnership at that time. He is affiliated with the Republican party, but has never taken an active interest in politics, and has never sought public preferment on his own behalf. Both Mr. Borgwardt and family are earnest and zealous members of the Lutheran church, and he is an open-handed and liberal supporter of his church in all its good works. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Funeral Directors' Association, and in every way aims to keep fully abreast of the latest developments in his line of business. He was married on May 2, 1880, to Miss Frederica, daughter of Christian

Herman Huebner, a successful general contractor, has been established in business in Milwaukee since 1892, and since 1897 has been located at 187 Biddle street, where he takes contracts for the erection of buildings of all kinds and also furnishes cabinet work, office fixtures, etc. He is the son of John and Hannah ( Lemphol ) Huebner, of Mollan, Germany, who came to America in 1880 and made their home in Racine. Two years later they removed to Milwaukee and there made their permanent home. Herman Huebner was born in Mollan, Feb. 23, 1861, and came to Wisconsin with his parents. He attended the public schools in his native town and also served an apprenticeship there at the carpenter's trade. He completed the same in Germany and upon his arrival in Wisconsin was employed as a journeyman for several years. In 1892 he engaged in his present business as contractor and builder, in which he has since continued with marked success. He has built many handsome residences and substantial business blocks in Milwaukee and has a well-earned reputation for honest and careful workmanship. His shop supplies many of the largest business houses in Milwaukee with their decorative wood-work, fixtures, etc. On Aug. 11, 1898, Mr. Huebner was married to Miss Rosetta Busack, of Milwaukee, daughter of Carl Busack, a prominent contractor, who was identified with the building of the immense plants of the Schlitz and Pabst Brewing companies. Mr. Huebner's home has been made happy by the presence of two charming children, Carl and Alma. The family are adherents of the German Lutheran church.

John Czerwinski has been successfully engaged in undertaking and embalming in Milwaukee for some years. He is a native of Tlukon, Poland, son of Stanislaus and Magdalen ( Przevozniak) Czerwinski, who emigrated from Poland to the I nited States in 1868 and made Milwaukee their permanent home, passing the remainder of their lives in that city. To Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaus Czerwinski were born four sons, John, Anthony, Roman (deceased) and Joseph. John was born Aug. 10, 1853, attended school in his native town in Poland and also in Milwaukee after the removal of the family to America. After leaving school he was first employed by a farmer as his assistant and from the farm went into a furniture factory, where he was employed in various capacities seventeen years. In 1885 he established himself in the furniture business at 401 Mitchell street and also practiced undertaking. In the latter business he was greatly interested and studied it constantly. After graduating from several schools of embalming and obtaining considerable experience in the same line. Mr. Czerwinski sold his furniture business and has devoted himself exclusively to undertaking and embalming since 1890. In this business he has become prominent and in order to respond to the rapidly increasing number of calls upon his time, he has associated with him his son John, also an embalmer of skill and experience. Mr. Czerwinski was married in 1873 to Miss Michalina Brzonkala, also a native of Poland, daughter of Andrew and Margaret (SmolarelO Brzonkala. Five children have blessed their home; Annie, wife of Casimir Celichowski ; Martin ; John Jr. ; Francis and Amanda. Martin is the proprietor of the livery barn at 650 4th avenue, where he carries on an extensive business. John, Jr., has also devoted considerable attention to the study of modern scientific methods of embalming and is a valuable assistant to his father in that work. Francis is a priest of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Czerwinski is a member of the Polish National Alliance of America and the Polish Association of America, also of the Knights of St. Martin, U. R., the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, and other Roman Catholic societies. In political sympathies he is a staunch Democrat and as such has been elected supervisor from the Twelth ward, which office he has held twelve years. He also served two years as coroner for Milwaukee county, to which office he was elected by the labor party.

Lester A. Carpenter, proprietor of the undertaking establishment at 6jJ Greenfield avenue, Milwaukee, is an experienced and well-known funeral director and embalmer. He has been established in business on Greenfield avenue since October, 1901, and has met with marked success in his chosen calling. He is the son of Warren and Rebecca (Allen) Carpenter, both of whom were born in Xew York State. Wrarren Carpenter was a native of Westchester county, N. Y., and came west when he was eighteen years of age. He found employment as a carpenter in Milwaukee and remained there seven years. During this time he met and married Miss Allen and together they returned to New York where they resided for a number of years. A family of eight children gathered around their hospitable hearth, all of whom are living. They bear the following names : George,, Lester A., Gillbert H., Sherman W., Elisha J., William A., Edith G., and Deal. In his later years Mr. Carpenter joined his son in Milwaukee, where he died in 1891, aged sixty-one years. Lester A. Carpenter, the subject of this sketch, was born in Westchester county, N. Y., March 10, 1861, and resided there with his parents until 1881. He was educated in the public schools and assisted his father in his work until he came to .Milwaukee. He immediately found employment and became permanently located with the Rich Shoe Co., writh which firm he remained for fifteen vears. Being energetic and ambitious, he was not contented to spend his entire life working for others and therefore made a study of embalming in his spare moments and soon became proficient. He attended the U. S. School of Embalming in Chicago and was graduated in 1901. He preferred Milwaukee as a residence and returned to that city immediately upon the completion of his course of study. His business has grown rapidly and his services are in constant demand. March 31, 1896, Mr. Carpenter was married to Miss Frederika AVendt, daughter of Charles and Mary (Bartels) Wendt, of Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Wendt came to America from German}- and have made their home in Milwaukee for man_\- years. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter have one daughter, Alice. who is attending school in Milwaukee. Mrs. Carpenter and daughter attend the Zion Evangelical church, but Mr. ( !arpenter is a member of the South Baptist church. He is also a member of the Royal League, E. I'. Allis Council, No. 140.

Edward Gruendler, a prominent carpenter-contractor of Milwaukee, doing business under the firm name of George Gruendler Sons, at \To. 481 Broadway, one of the old, reliable business firms of the city, is a native product of Milwaukee, born March 6, 1871. He is the son of George and Barbara (Clans) Gruendler. His father, who was one of the early pioneer settlers of Milwaukee, was a native of Wurtemburg, German}', born Jan. 10, 1830. He was reared to manhood in his native land, and there learned the carpenter's trade, coming to the United States in the year 1851. On reaching this country he stopped for a year in Newark, X. J., but came west in 1852 and settled in Milwaukee, which was his place of residence up to the time of his death. He was employed as a joiner until 1864, and then established himself in independent business as a carpenter-contractor. He did a large and successful business up to the time of his retirement in 1902. During the period from 1892 to 1 90 1 his oldest son, Charles F., was associated with him as a partner, and when Charles died in the latter year, his father carried on the business alone for another year. He lived a life of ease and retirement during the last four years of his life, his death taking place on March 9, 1906, at the age of 76. He was married Oct. 30, 1852. to Barbara Claus, and of their large family of twelve children seven grew to maturity: Charles F. (deceased), Mary, the wife of Chas. F. Ringer, George (deceased), Annie, wife of Felix Heiber, Herman (deceased), Edward, and Arthur (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. George Gruendler were able to celebrate their golden wedding in 1902, and the occasion was made one of great rejoicing, with all the numerous family and friends assembled together. Our subject's mother also lived to an advanced age, her death taking place shortly after that of her husband, Oct. 4, 1906. Mr. Gruendler's business career was a long and honorable one; he erected a considerable number of the large business blocks in Milwaukee, as well as many of the best private residences. Edward, the subject of this sketch, received an excellent education in the public and high schools of Milwaukee, and later supplemented the same by a course at the "Wilmot Business College. Upon leaving school he learned the carpenter's trade under his father's instruction, and ever since 1902 he has carried on the business of George Gruendler Sons. Under his management the old firm has continued to prosper and is meeting with its full share of the public patronage. His marriage took place an June 24, 1896, to Miss Louisa, a daughter of *Peter and Anna Schaffner, of Milwaukee. One daughter, Evelyn A., has been born to them. He is a prominent member of the Milwaukee Turnverein, of which organization he is treasurer.

James T. Brett, the -well known funeral director and embalmer at 313 Reed street, Milwaukee, where he has been engaged in successful business for a period of over thirty years, is a native of Manchester, England, born Dec. 13, 1845. He became an orphan when less than two years of age. His parents, James and Elizabeth (Hodson) Brett, sailed from England en route to America in 1847, and the father became ill and died at sea during the voyage. The widow and her four small children came west and settled at Milwaukee, where our subject grew to manhood, and where he has ever since made his home. He received a good elementary education in the First Ward public school, graduating therefrom at the age of fourteen. He was engaged in various business pursuits until 1877, when he embarked in the undertaking business on Reed street, and has done business ever since in the same block. He has had a prosperous career, and commands the respect and confidence of the general public in a high degree. His success is due to his strict attention to the details of his business, and his uniformly honorable and upright business methods. He was married in 1866 to Mary, daughter of William and Mary Shelton, of Milwaukee, and of the six children born to them, four are now living. His mother died recently in Milwaukee at the advanced age of ninety-three years. Mrs. Brett has proved a most congenial and able helpmate to him throughout his business career. When he first engaged in the undertaking business, she acted as his lady assistant, and is the first of her sex to engage in this line of work in Milwaukee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brett are devout members of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Brett is also identified with a number of fraternal orders, such as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Maccabees, and the Improved Order of Red Men. His political affiliations are 1 with the Democratic party, and he represented the Fifth Ward in the Common Council during the years 1885-7.

Dr. Charles Hillenbrand, M. D. C, veterinary surgeon and dentist, Milwaukee. Wis., was born in the village of Sun Prairie, Dane county, Wis., Sept. 30, 1883, of German parentage. He is a son of Ernest and Frances Hillenbrand, who emigrated from Germany to this country at an early day and are numbered among the pioneer settlers of Dane county. Our subject grew to manhood in his native town, and received his early education in the public schools of that place. In the year 1904 he took up the study of veterinary science and became a student in the Chicago Veterinary College, graduating from this institution March 29, 1907. After receiving his diploma he came to Milwaukee, where he immediately entered upon the active practice of his profession. He has met with excellent success and is. rapidly building up a large and lucrative business. He occupies the offices of Dr. G. DiefTenderfer, for many years located at 580 First avenue, Milwaukee.

Dr. Harry H. Freed, veterinary surgeon and dentist, is a wellknown and prominent member of the profession of wide experience, lie was born in Bethlehem, Northampton county, Pa., Aug. 20,

1867, and is of Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry. Mis father. Josiah Freed, married Catherine Wetzel and their home for many years was Northampton county. Dr. 11. II. Freed spent his early years in Bethlehem, there attended the public schools and in the early autumn of [902 he entered the Chicago Veterinary College. From this institution he was graduated in March, 1905, and during that year determined to make .Milwaukee the scene of his professional labors. From the commencement in [905 of his veterinary practice Dr. Freed has shown great skill and has met with marked success in his treatment of the diseases of animals. He makes a specialty of the cure of canine diseases. Dr. Freed is a Republican in party sympathy, but has little time for active participation in local politics.

Dr. Edwin R. Flack, veterinary surgeon, has only recently established himself in Milwaukee, but he has already succeeded in building up an excellent professional reputation, and his practice is growing at a rapid rate from day to day. He owns and operates a complete veterinary hospital at 1087 Kinnickinnic avenue, which is ecptipped with all the modern and up-to-date appliances of his profession. The Doctor was born in Green Lake county, Wis., Dec. 16, 1869, the son of John \Y. and Esther (Bedell) Flack. His parents were also natives of Wisconsin, but are descended from good old New England stock. Our subject received his elementary schooling in the city of Appleton, where he was reared, attending the old Ryan high school of that place, and in 1894 began the study of veterinary surgery at the Chicago Veterinary College, graduating from that well-known institution with the class of 1896. After engaging in successful practice in Manitowoc for a period of eleven years, he located at Milwaukee in July, 1907. Here he has met with a prompt and most flattering success, which his skill and thorough training and experience have richly deserved. Xo better equipped hospital exists in the citv than the one maintaind by the Doctor; it has the Professor Conking operating table, and every other convenience of a well-equipped and modern veterinary hospital. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and is a liberal supporter of the same in all its good works. He is also a member and vice-president of the Society of Veterinary Graduates of Wisconsin, in whose proceedings he takes a lively interest, and in every way he keeps thoroughly abreast of the latest discoveries in his chosen calling. He was united in marriage in 1897 to Miss Mayme, danghter of Edward IT. Rand, of Manitowoc, Wis., and two charming daughters are the fruit of this union, the Misses Lillian and Helen. The Doctor is a courteous and affable gentleman, of most pleasing address and makes friends readily. He is a close student of his profession and an indefatigable worker, and one can readily predict for him a brilliant and successful future.

Herman A. Guetzkow, a well-known carpenter and contractor of Third street, Milwaukee, is a native of North Greenfield. Milwankee county, where he was born on May 12, 1871, the son of Gottlieb S. and Matilda (Wetzel) Gnetzkow. His parents were both born near the city of Berlin, Germany, and came to the United States about the year 1867, and settled in North Greenfield, Wis. The elder Mr. Guetzkow is a blacksmith by trade and followed that avocation in various parts of Milwaukee county for some years, and then spent about ten years in Monroe county. He returned again to Milwaukee county in 1887, and makes his home at present in the thriving town of Wauwatosa. He reared a large family of twelve children, of whom nine are still living, to-wit: Herman A.; Bertha, the wife of Max Menrath ; Albert; Henry; Arthur; William; Minnie, the wife of Charles Klinger; Edward, and Frank. Our subject received a good public school education, and upon leaving school served a three years' apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, and then worked for a period of four years as a joiner. He became a thorough master of his calling in all its fine details, a fact which will readily account for his subsequent success. In 1898 he first embarked in business on his own account as a carpenter-contractor, but at the end of a year was offered and accepted a position as foreman for a large firm of builders in Milwaukee, and served most acceptably in this capacity for about three years. In 1902 he again established himself in independent business as a contractor and builder, and has successfully continued in this line of work up to the present time. His reputation as a builder is now well established, and his skillful handiwork is to be found in many of the best residences and flat buildings in the city of Milwaukee ; at present he is engaged in completing a contract for the erection of the treasurer's residence at the Soldiers' Home. Mr. Guetzkow has been married and has one son named Elmer. He has always been allied with the Republican party in politics. He is an active and zealous member of the First German Baptist church, and is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Wisconsin Benefit Association. Mr. Guetzkow is still in the prime of early manhood, is steady and thoroughly reliable in his habits and gives every promise of reaping a prosperous future in his chosen vocation.

Adam L. Schroth, a well-known undertaker of Milwaukee, is a native of that city, son of Adam and Katie Schroth. Adam Schroth was born in Preisen, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1854. Soon after landing he proceeded westward and decided to make Milwaukee his home. Here he was married and for a number of years followed his trade of baking in his own baker's and confectioner's shop with much success. He continued in active business until his death in 1891, at the age of 55 years. Adam L. Schroth, subject of this sketch, was born Oct. 1, 1861, attended both public and parochial schools and also the Spencerian Business College. He learned the baker's trade with his father and in 1880 entered the employ of Johnson Bros. Baking Co. as traveling salesman. In 1888 he became an undertaker, and has since continued in that business with much success. In 1881 lie married Katie, daughter of Peter and Catherine Pauley, of Milwaukee, and one daughter blessed the marriage - Eleanor, wife of Otto B. Singenberger. Mr. Schr<>th is a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic church and of the Knights of Columbus. Me also belongs to the Milwaukee Club. He belongs to no political party, but is always alive to the best interests of his neighborhood.

Dr. Herman J. Schneider, M. D. C, who has been engaged for ten years in the practice of veterinary surgery in the city of Milwaukee, was born in Pommern, Germany, March 7, 1872, the son of Ferdinand and Ernestine (Born) Schneider, natives of the same locality. His father emigrated to the United States with his family in 1874 and settled in Milwaukee, where he afterwards died. Our subject was reared in Milwaukee and received his early education at the same place. After a thorough training in the public and Lutheran schools, he determined to prepare himself for the work of a veterinary surgeon, and to that end became a student in the Chicago Veterinary College in 1895, graduating two years later in 1897. He then returned to Milwaukee, where he has ever since been engaged in the active and successful practice of his profession. He soon acquired an excellent reputation for skill and knowledge in e\ cry branch of the profession, and his private practice has grown to large and generous proportions. In his general work he is called upon to treat almost every known form of disease in horses, dogs and cattle. The Doctor is a hard worker and a close student of his science, and deserves the success which has been accorded him. Over ten years of active practice have given him a wealth of valuable experience, which, combined with his love for his calling and great industry, together with a special skill in diagnosis, has gained him the confidence of the general public. The Doctor was married in 1906 to a most estimable young lady of Fillmore, Wis., and the union has proved a most happy and congenial one in every way.

Dr. Edward M. Sullivan, M. D. C, who owns and operates the large veterinary hospital at 87-89 Sixth street, Milwaukee, Wis., is a native of the Cream City, where he has made his home all his life. He was born on March 25, 1882, the son of Dennis and Ellen ( Welsh) Sullivan, both of whom are also natives of Wisconsin. His father is one of the pioneers of Milwaukee, where he has been a lifelong resident, and where for the last twenty-eight years he has been engaged in detective work. Dr. Sullivan received his early education in the Catholic parochial schools of Milwaukee and supplemented the same by a course in the McDonald Business College of the city. Tn 1903, when he was twenty-one years of age, he entered upon the work of his chosen profession and became a student of veterinary science at the Chicago Veterinary College of Chicago, 111., and was graduatd from this well-known institution with the class of 1905. Immediately thereafter he entered upon the active practice of his profession and was associated in practice for a period of six months with Dr. H. F>. Clute in Milwaukee. He then disposed of his interest in the partnership, and established himself in independent practice. He met with a prompt and most flattering success, and his practice has now grown to large proportions, yielding him a lucrative income from the same. His hospital on Sixth street is the largest in the city and is well equipped with all the modern conveniences and appliances for the care and treatment of horses and dogs. The doctor is still a young' man, but he has gained the confidence of the public, and he has demonstrated on many occasions his thorough mastery of his profession. His methods are thorough and up-to-date, and he is possessed of the expert knowledge and skill which are bound to bring success. He was born and bred in the Catholic faith and has always been a zealous son of the church, and he is a member of the Pere Marquette Council of the Knights of Columbus of Milwauke.. Fie is a pleasant and courteous gentleman to meet, and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who wish him well in his chosen field of endeavor. Joseph Van Wormer, deceased, was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson county, N. Y., on Aug. 8, 1820. His parents were Abraham and Carrie (Phillamore) Van Wormer, the former a native of the same place as his son Joseph. His early education was obtained in the country schools. On reaching his majority he learned the mason's trade, which he followed all the rest of his life. To Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Van Wormer were born seven children, of whom Joseph was the oldest. He also acquired his education in the public schools and after his school days were ended learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a time. He was, however, fond of country life, and its comparative freedom and independence appealed to him, and quitting his trade, he took up the vocation of farming, which he carried on for several years. In 1866 he decided 'to come West, and located in New Lisbon, Juneau county, Wis., where he resumed his trade as a carpenter, remaining there a number of years. Subsequently he moved to Milwaukee, and was employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, being connected with this corporation until the time of his death in 1883. He was an industrious and conscientious man and held in high esteem by his friends. He is interred in the Forest Home Cemetery. In politics he was a supporter of the Republican party, and during his residence in Xcw York was sheriff of Jefferson county, and collector for the town' in which he resided. After coming west he was not active in politics. His religious faith was that of the Presbyterian church, of which he was an earnest member. On July 17, 1853, he married Miss Rosalie Van Wormer, daughter of Henry and 'Betsey (Kelsey) Van Wormer, of Ellisburg, N. Y., and three children were born to them, namely: Ruth, Edith and Joseph H. Mrs. Van Wormer is a woman of unusual force of character and business ability. At the time of locating in Milwaukee she opened and conducted a large hotel on the corner of Third and Sycamore streets. It was called the Van Wormer House, and she carried it on and conducted all the necessary business in connection with it for fifteen years, making it a marked success financially and otherwise. She is now residing with her daughter. Mrs. Edith Wildish, at 2449 Cedar street, where her later years are enlivened by the society of her three grandchildren, all of whom arc still residing in the paternal home.

Henry J. Steinman, of 258 Eleventh street, Milwaukee, was born in that city Jul}' 14, 1847, and is the son of Albert Henry and .Margaret (Dunker) Steinman, natives of Westphalia, Germany, the f< inner horn in 1S16 and the latter in 1824. The father served his required time in the Prussian army and came to the United States in [844 and settled in Milwaukee, there following his business of contractor, and was also in the grocery business, being very successful in both lines. He served as alderman from the'Ninth ward for two terms and retired from business and active life at the age of seventy years. Henry J. was educated in'the public and private and parochial German Lutheran schools. I lis first employment was in a worsted factory, and he went from that position to the firm of Rice '& Friedman, wholesale notion dealers, where he served as bookkeeper. Later he formed a partnership with Fred Schroeder, and was engaged in the lumbering business from 1872 until [874, when he started in business alone. In 1892 the business was' incorporated, and Mr. Steinman was elected president, a position which he still holds. In politics he is a Democrat, and 'has been actively interested in local affairs. He has served as alderman from the Second ward for two terms, from 1885 to 1890, 'inclusive ; was city treasurer two terms, 1890-1894, and commissioner of public debt two terms, 1898-1904. In October, 1875, Mr. Steinman was united in marriage to Miss'Johanna Manegold, daughter of William Manegold, of Milwaukee. The children in the order of their ages are : Alfred H., Amanda, Carl U., Edward R., Martha, Johanna and Henry J. Three of the sons - Alfred, Carl and Henry - are associated in business with their father, the firm being one of the large and reliable business corporations of the city.

Patrick William Purtelle, deceased, was a native of Ireland, born in 1847. He came to America at an early age, finding his first home in Canada, subsequently removing to New 'York, where he was engaged in business with bridge-building contractors. At the age of thirty-six he decided to come w^est, and located in Milwaukee, where he followed the same occupation of bridge-building for many years, latterly taking work as a contractor, and erecting bridges for the Illinois Central Railroad Company. He was connected with this corporation at the time of his death, which occurred on Dec. 19, 1890, in the prime of his life, being at that time still under fifty years of age. He is'buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee. Mr. Purtelle was a member of the Catholic church, and in his political support was independent of party lines. giving his vote to men and measures as they made an appeal to hisconscience and judgment. He was a man of more than ordinary ability, and the supervisor of difficult and important work, and in both his business and social relations was held in high esteem. On Feb. 16. T874, he wras married to Miss Angeline Otterol, daughter of Peter Francis and Mary (Le Clare) Otterol, of St. Louis, Mo. To this union were born five children, three boys and two girls, the youngest. Florence, being the only one of the five now at home. She is a teacher in the Milwaukee city schools. Twenty-first district.

Gustav Scharff, deceased, was born in Germany, Feb. 22, 1832, and was the son of Johann Justin and Gertrude (Halbach) Scharff, the former a native of Frankfort, Germany, born March 31, 1786, and the latter born in Mugston, Germany, on Nov. 17, 1794. On the paternal side of the family the records can be traced back to the fifteenth century, 'the family being a prominent one. Johann Scharff was a leading" business man of the city of Frankfort, very public spirited and taking great interest in all civic affairs. Gustav was one of a large family and received 'an excellent education in his native country, being the master of several languages. He came to the United States when a young man and located in New York city, where 'he was employed as a bookkeeper for a large firm for a number of years. Finally determining to come west, he located in Milwaukee, where he followed his profession of bookkeeping for 'some time, being engaged by some of the leading business firms in the city. Subsequently he determined to go into business for himself, embarking 'in the wholesale liquor trade, but he was compelled to abandon this enterprise on account of ill health. For some time following this he was employed as a clerk in the water department of the city, but was obliged to 'give up this work also on account of illness. Subsequently he removed to Burlington, Wis., where he died Sept. 7, 1895. In politics he was a Democrat, but was not specially active in political 'affairs. In his religious belief he was liberal. He possessed the national characteristic of a love for music, and was a member of the Musical Society of Milwaukee. On June 27, 1863, he was united in marriage to Agnes, daughter of Laurence and Katherine (Borgenheimer) Simon, of Germany, and the four children born to them were Nicholas, Gustav, Justus and Clara, of whom the two latter are living. The family 'home is now in Milwaukee.

John Alfred Dadd (deceased), one of the pioneer residents of Milwaukee, and one of the best known and most successful druggists in the city, was born in the borough of Chatham. England, some thirty miles southeast of London, on May 24, 1829, and wras the youngest of a large family of nine children. Both of his parents, Robert and Sophia (Oakes) Dadd, were natives of England, and his father was a prosperous druggist in the city of London. John A. was placed as a youth in the private academy of Dr. Chambers, which he attended until he was sixteen years of age. He then started with one of his brothers in the drug business, which he thoroughly mastered. When he was twenty-one years of age he came tu the United States, locating in Milwaukee, where he was first employed in the drug store of Mr. Hatch, and afterwards in that 1 if Mr. Fess. A number of years later he formed a partnership with a Mr. Harrington and the firm did a prosperous drug business on East Water street for a number of years. He finally established himself on Grand avenue, where he built up a flourishing trade, and where he continued in business up to the time of his death, March 3, 1895. 1 [is remains now rest in Forest Home cemetery. Mr. Dadd was allied all his life with the Democratic party in politics, though he was never an aspirant for public office. He was a faithful mem- ber of the Episcopal church, and an attendant on St. James church, Grand avenue. He was a prominent member of the Old Settlers' Club, whose meetings he greatly enjoyed, and in whose work he always took an active interest. He was married a few years after his arrival in Milwaukee, the ceremony taking place on Oct. 4, 1856. His wife was Mary Ann Morrow, a daughter of John and Sarah (Shaw) Morrow, of Milwaukee. Their only son, Robert Marion, is now conducting his late father's business at 135-137 Grand avenue under the firm name and style of John Dadd & Son, and the widowmakes her home at No. 1212 State street. Mr. Dadd was a man of remarkably strong personality, and an expert in his profession. He attained to his prominence in the drug business by a thorough mastery of its details, and the exercise of shrewd business judgment. He was a man of the strictest integrity, courteous and affable in his intercourse with others, and an indefatigable worker. He was devoted to his profession, whose interests he sought to advance in every legitimate manner. Broad-minded and liberal in his views, he sought not alone his personal advantage, but labored enthusiastically to place the profession on the highest possible plane. To this end he did all in his power to give to those who would enter it a thorough and scientific training. He was the prime mover in bringing about the establishment of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin, and took an active interest in its development up to his death. He frequently lectured before the students, with whom he was a great favorite, and by wdiom his scholarly and scientific views were much appreciated. Mr. Dadd also took a warm interest in civic affairs, and could always be counted upon to lend his support to every wrorthy cause which would advance the interests of Milwaukee.

Greenleaf Dudley Norris (deceased), one of the early pioneers of Milwaukee, where he was a prosperous ship chandler for many years, was born at Boston, Mass., on March 19, 1822. He was the second oldest in a family of five children, three boys and two girls. His parents, Shepherd Haynes and Elizabeth "(Sewell) Norris, were both natives of the state of Maine. The elder Mr. Norris was a successful wholesale drygoods merchant in Boston for many years, and in 1853 came west to Milwaukee, where he lived a retired life up to the time of his death. Greenleaf D. attended the common schools of Boston and afterwards received an excellent classical training in the Latin schools. Upon leaving school he entered business with his father for a number of years. In the year 1845 ne came west to the young city of Chicago, where he received the appointment of superintendent of construction of a large vessel then building for the firm of Payson & Robb. He did not remain in Chicago very long, however, but was attracted by Milwaukee and decided to make that young and flourishing city his future home. Upon his arrival in Milwaukee he embarked in the ship-chandlery business, a venture which proved highly successful. He built up a large and flourishing trade by the exercise of steady industry, and the employment of an unusual amount of business acumen. His premature death, which occurred on Oct. 19, 1869, was the result of an unfortunate accident at his own home. After his decease his widow conducted his business with success for a number of years, and then sold out her interests to the Joys Bros., ship chandlers. Mr. Norris was a Republican in politics after the formation of that part}-, though he was never an aspirant for public office. He was liberal in his religious convictions and was affiliated with the Unitarian denomination. Outside of his business his home and family absorbed most of his time and attention. He was a most devoted husband and father, and he took great delight in entertaining his many friends under his own hospitable roof. With his strong domestic tastes it is not strange that he never felt the need of the artificial ties of society and club. In his wife, formerly Miss Alice Brazee Brooks, of Princeton, Mass., to whom he was married on May 16, 1848, he found a most congenial companion and helpmate. Her parents, John and Sarah (Brazee) Brooks, were among the most prominent residents of Princeton. To Mr. and Mrs. Norris were born six children, of whom all but one are now living : Charles W., born July 15, 1849; Alice B., born Sept. 12, 1852; Elizabeth, born July 23, 1854, died March 20, 1884; Julia, born Feb. 20, 1857; Henry, born in 1859, and died in infancy; and George Henry, born Oct. 2. 1 861, who is now the president of the Wisconsin Iron and Wire Works, and with whom the widow now makes her home at his residence, 566 Vanburen street, Milwaukee.

Philip Hartig (deceased), for many years one of the wellknown German-American business men of Milwaukee, was born in the town of Miltenberg, Germany, on June 14, 1826. He was educated in the schools of his native town and at Wurtzburg, and served in the German army six years as a private and three years as an officer. After serving his full term in the army he entered into business with his father as a boat-builder for a number of years. When he was thirty years of age he came to the United States and settled in Milwaukee, where he was first employed by the Schlitz Brewing Co. Later he started in business on his own account, which he carried on for a number of years, and then moved to Winona, Minn. Here he embarked in the grocery business and conducted the same successfully for several years. He then returned to Milwaukee and engaged in the lumber business on the South Side with Joseph Ammen for a partner. After a time he sold out his interest in the lumber business and formed a partnership with Peter Endres in the saloon business. He retired at least ten years before his death, which took place on March 24, 1893. Politically he was always allied with the Democratic party, but was never an aspirant f< »r public honors, being content to perform his full duty as a private citizen. He was born and bred in the Catholic faith. He was most happily married on Nov. 10, i860, to Miss Charlotte, daughter of John and Susan Schwieder, residents of Woodland, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Hartig had only one child, a daughter, who died in infancy. Tin- widow still survives her husband and makes her home in Milwaukee.

George Poppert (deceased), late of No. 2715 State street, Milwaukee, Wis., and for many years a prosperous and successful manufacturer of sash, doors, blinds, etc., was born in Germany, March 13, 1840. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth Poppert, both natives of Germany, came to the United States in 1850 with their family of five boys. Coming directly to the city of Milwaukee, the elder Mr. Poppert embarked in the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, etc., and built up a flourishing business, which he conducted until his retirement from active business life in 1866. George attended school in his native land before coming to America with his parents and after his arrival in Milwaukee attended a grammar school on the East Side for a number of years. Upon leaving school he was taken into the business with his father, and upon the retirement of the latter in 1866 he bought a controlling interest in the factory. Under his able and skillful management the enterprise grew to large proportions and became one of the most important and profitable industries of its kind in the city, being known as the George Poppert Manufacturing Co. In addition to the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds he turned out all kinds of hardwood finish. He retained the controlling interest in the business up to the time of his death, which occurred at Milwaukee, March 1, 1907. He was highly respected as a business man and citizen and contributed in large measure to the material upbuilding of the city in which the whole of his mature life was spent. In politics he was allied with the Democratic party and a man of considerable prominence in the councils of that organization. He represented his assembly district in the Wisconsin State Legislature from 1885 to 1887, and was an able and representative member of that body. He was a lifelong adherent of the Lutheran faith, and one of the stanch supporters of the German Lutheran church in Milwaukee. As an old resident of the city he took great interest in the Old Settlers' Club of the East Side, of which he was a member, and he was also prominently identified with the Liedertafel musical organization. Mr. Poppert was twice married and was the father of seven children by his first wife. His second marriage took place on May 8, 1892, to Miss Anna Pickel, daughter of Conrad and Margaret (Bassel) Pickel, prominent residents of Milwaukee. One daughter was the fruit of this union, who makes her home with her widowed mother at the residence at 2715 State street. Mr. Poppert was a kind and indulgent husband and father, who ever found his chief comfort and solace within the limits of the home circle. His loss was not only a severe blow to his immediate family, but he is sincerely mourned by a large number of intimate friends and business associates. He represents a type of the best American citizenship, successful in his business undertakings, clean and pure in his private life and a high-minded and loyal public citizen.

George M. Conway, expert consulting mechanical engineer, Milwaukee, Wis., was born in the little New England town of Shrewsbury, Rutland county, Yt., on Oct. 29, T834, the son of Michael and Julia (Toomv) Conwav, natives of the same state. His father was for some time superintendent of a copperas mine, and afterwards followed the vocation of a gardener. George M., who is one of a family of three boys and two girls, had only a limited opportunity to obtain an education in his youth, as he was early sent out into the world to make his own livelihood. However, he attended school for some time in the town of Lawrence, Mass., and when a mere lad was employed as a clerk in the drygoods store of A. W. Sterns. At the age of thirteen he went into the Essex machine shops, and from this time on until he became of age he was employed in many of the largest machine shops in the East, including those at Boston and Providence. In 1854 he came west to Sandusky, Ohio, where he became an engineer for the Mad River railroad, and from this time on for nearly twenty years he was engaged in railroad engineering work in Ohio, Vermont, at St. Louis, Mo., where he was with the Missouri Pacific ; at Memphis, Tenn., with the Memphis & Charleston and Mississippi & Tennessee roads. Mr. Conway finally came to Milwaukee, May 15, 1861, and there became an engineer on the Milwaukee & Prairie du Chien railroad; he later assisted in the construction of the line between Milwaukee and Brookfield, and between Columbus and Portage; in 1866 in the capacity of master mechanic, he was superintendent of all the engineers and engines on his divisions. He has displayed inventive capacity of a high order, and in 1873 invented various types of engines ; in 1884 one of his most practical inventions was turned out, the steam pump ; in 1888 he built a condenser after his own ideas for one R. G. Peters, of Manistee, Mich., which was capable of turning out 2,000 barrels of salt daily; in 1889 he built a 500 H. P. engine at Sturgeon Bay, and built a compressor and hoisting plant for the Minnesota Iron Co. at their mines at Tower, Minn ; in 1890 he was employed by the E. P. Allis Co. as an expert consulting engineer ; and since that time he has served as consulting engineer for a number of the largest manufacturing concerns in the United States. He is an enthusiast in his profession, and he is known as one of the ablest and most successful mechanical engineers in the country. He has always been an ardent Republican in his political belief, and supports the principles and policies of that party consistently and regularly, and without thought of any personal advantage, as he has never sought public preferment. His religious views are broadminded and liberal, and embrace a wide charity toward men of every religious faith. He is a member of the Masonic Order, the Old Settlers' Club of Milwaukee, and of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Conway was united in marriage Feb. 3, 1863. to Miss Clara Smith, daughter of AVilliam B. and Eleanor 1 Kelly) Smith, of Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Conway have no children. They reside at No. 27 Belvedere.

Curtis Addison Comstock, of No. 254 Twenty-eighth street, Milwaukee, manager of the Postal Telegraph Cable Co., was born in the city of \drian. Mich., on Aug. 3, 1872, the son of Charles H. nnd Myra L. (Curtis) Comstock, the former a native of Adrian, Mich., and the latter a native of Pawlet, Rutland county, Vt. His father is now an expert accountant for the Paine Lumber Co., of Oshkosh, Wis. Curtis A. is one of a family of three brothers and received his education in the public schools of his native city, later graduating at the high school there. He was first associated with his father for a time in a chair factory at Oshkosh. and meantime studied and mastered the art of telegraphy. lie was manager of the telegraph office at Appleton, Wis., for a while, and then came to Milwaukee and assumed charge of the district branch of the Postal Telegraph Co. He has been identified with that corporation ever since. I le was next appointed cashier in the Milwaukee office, and subsquently served as chief operator ; was sent as manager to El Paso, Tex., for a time, and returning once more to Milwaukee, was made first assistant manager and in 1905 manager of the Milwaukee office. He is exceedingly popular both with the company and with his fellow employes, and under his efficient supervision the business of the company has assumed enormous proportions, and is handled with accuracy and skill. Mr. Comstock has always been affiliated with the Republican party in politics, and is a firm believer in the principles of that organization, but has never sought or held public office. He is a member of the Congregational church, to which he renders a hearty and liberal support. He belongs to the Masonic Order, and is also a member of the Michigan Association of Milwaukee. He was married on Sept. 1, 1902, to Miss Harriet, daughter of Wilbur F. and Zelma (Martin) Perrine, of Oshkosh, Wis., and they are the parents of one son and one daughter: Clinton S., born Jan. 1, 1905, and Josephine R., born July 25, 1906. Mr. Comstock is a most devoted father and husband, and derives his chief happiness within the precincts of his home. His abilities in his special field of effort are sufficiently attested by the rap?d advancement he has made with his company.

Charles J. Conohan, proprietor of the successful Lakeside Livery, at No. 378 Brady street, Milwaukee, was born in the village of Westport, Dane county, Wis., Jan. 16, 1868. He is of pure Irish descent, his parents, John and Bridget (Boylan) Conohan, being both natives of Ireland. His father followed his trade of bricklayer before leaving the old country, and came to the United States when Wisconsin was still a territory, settling on a farm in Westport, W^is. Here he spent the remainder of his days and died in the year 1879. He was a highly respected member of the community in which he lived so many years, and reared a large family of nine children. Charles J. was given only a limited opportunity to obtain an education, as he was early thrown upon his own resources. He attended school at Westport until he was twelve years of age, and later worked as a farm hand for Patrick O'Malley near his own home. Some time afterward he went west to North Dakota, and was there employed on a farm belonging to a Mr. Giddings. He finally abandoned farm work altogether and moved to Milwaukee, where he immediately became identified with the livery business, which line of business has engaged his attention ever since. In 1902 he embarked in business on his own account at 378

Brady street, and the venture has proved a highly lucrative one. He is a good business man, a hard worker, and his establishment is an up-to-date one in every particular. Mr. Conohan has always been a thorough-going Democrat in his political convictions, and lends his earnest support in advancing the interests of his party, asking no favors on his own account. He was born and bred in the Roman Catholic faith, and is^ a generous and zealous supporter of his church on all occasions. He is a popular member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and of the Knights of Columbus. He was united in marriage Jan. 24, 1893, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Thomas Griffen, of Delafield, Wis., and the union has proved a most happy and congenial one. Mr. Conohan has all the likable qualities of his race, is open-hearted and generous by nature, and possesses a host of warm friends, who wish him well.

William Davis, of No. 440 Bradford avenue, chief engineer in the service of the United States government at the Federal building, Milwaukee, was born in the town of Radley, Berkshire county, England, on Dec. 24, 1859, the son of James Morris and Elizabeth (Jones) Davis, both of whom were also natives of England. His father was a farmer and died when his son was only nine years of age, in 1869. Our subject was the only boy in a family of seven children, and heavy responsibilities were thrust upon him early in life. He attended a private boarding school until he was fifteen years old, and was then placed on the farm where he learned engineering and carpentry, in addition to general farm work. When he was twenty-eight years of age, in 1887, he came over to the United States, and first located on a western farm in Lincoln county, S. D. Two years later he came to Milwaukee and took up work as an engineer. He was employed as an engineer for three years on the Great Lakes by the Wolf & Davidson Steamship Co., and also worked as a bridgebuilder 'for the Wisconsin Bridge Co. He was next appointed third assistant engineer at the City Hall, Milwaukee, and subsequently served as first assistant engineer at the City Library building. In 1903 he was appointed chief engineer in the department of commerce and labor at Washington, D. C, and three years later was transferred to the city of Milwaukee as chief engineer in the Federal building. Mr. Davis has always been a faithful supporter of the Republican party in politics, and is an earnest member of the Episcopal church. He belongs to the Masonic Order, and is a member of the National Association of Stationary Engineers. He is thoroughly efficient and competent in his special line of work, a man of sober and upright habits, and commands the entire respect of all with whom he is associated. He was married on June 20, 1900, to Florence May, daughter of Robert and Jane Brovington, of England, and three children have been born to them: William B., born in 1902; Morris R., born in 1904; and Elizabeth May. born in 1905.

George M. Sichling was born in Milwaukee May 10, 1857. He is the son of John Sichling, born in Bavaria, Germany, Nov. 23, 1823, and Margaretha Meier Sichling also born in Germany. The father was a baker, having learned his trade in Germany. He came to the United States in 1853, settling- in Milwaukee. ( )n July 5, 1865, he opened a bakery at 253 Fourth street, where he conducted a successful business till his death, which occurred Jan. 21, 18S7. I [e was buried at Forest Home. He had a family of four children. George, the only son, was educated at the German school and at the German-English .Academy. At the early age of sixteen he began to learn the baker's trade with his father and later entered the business with him. He has succeeded in building up a very large business by confining his business exclusively to the making of pure rye bread, which he ships to all parts of the United States. His place of business at present is at No. 241 corner Fourth and Cedar streets. On July 19, 1896, he married Miss Emma Suhr. To their union have been born two children, John Henry, born Dec. 15, 1897, and Irma, born Feb. 11, 1899. Mr. Sichling is a member of his church choir; of the Old Settlers' Club, and of a society for the benefit of German immigrants. In religion he is a member of the Lutheran church and in politics he is a Democrat. He is a good conscientious citizen, of the kind that count for much in the building up of such communities as the Cream City.

Leonard Barnickel was born in New York city, Oct. 6, 1850. His father was John Christian Barnickel and his mother was Elizabeth Barnickel, both born in Bavaria, Germany. The father was well connected, claiming his lineage from an aristocratic ancestry who were in the wholesale clothing business in Bavaria. He came to America when quite young, first learning the cigar making trade and simultaneously studying music for which he had decided talents, so much so that he was proficient on and master of nine different instruments. In 1867 he moved to Jeffersonville, Ind., where he remained three years, and in 1870 he came to Milwaukee, taking a position as superintendent with Strauss, Cohen & Co., cigar manufacturers. In 1875 he, gave up the cigar business and devoted his time to teaching music until he died in 1903. His wife followed him to her final resting place in 1905. Leonard, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of New York city but quit school at the age of fourteen to enter the tobacco business with his father. He disliked the cigar business and devoted much of his time to athletics. He first joined the West Side Turnverein and at the age of eighteen he entered the Turner Teacher's Seminary. When he was twenty-five years old he was chosen physical director of the Mihvaukee Athletic Association. Fie held this position for seventeen years. Fie then took a trip to Mexico and was gone two years. On his return to Milwaukee he was chosen physical director of the Sacred Heart Sanitarium which position he held for four years. On Nov. 1, 1904, he opened a gymnasium at the corner of Fifth street and Grand avenue, which he moved later to the Armory on Broadway. He has charge of the physical examinations of the police and fire departments of the city. He has trained many men who hold national amateur records. In politics he is a Republican, and is an honorary member of the West Side Turnve- ing in a book store for six years, after which he spent a short time with his brother Frank in the photograph business, which he abandoned to engage with the Grand Union Tea Company. In 1883, May 1. he came to Milwaukee as general manager for this firm at 87 Wisconsin street, where he remained fifteen years. He resigned in 1905 to enter the mining business in 1906 with headquarters in Milwaukee. On Dec. 4, 1871, he married Miss* Sarah R., daughter of Edward Green, of Saginaw, Mich., and they have been blessed with four children: Samuel E., born March 15, 1873; Frank E., born May 30, 1879; Grace W., born Sept. 3, 1884; Ralph W., born June 17, 1890. Frank E. is an engineer for the Wisconsin Telephone Co., Samuel E. is in the insurance business and the others are at home. In religion Mr. Clayton is a Presbyterian ; he is also a Prohibitionist in politics and a member of the Good Templars. He has been very active in Prohibition politics and in 1896 he was elected State Chairman of that party for Wisconsin, in which capacity he served for ten years. He has been a member of the State Committee for 15 years and of the National Committee for 8 years. The success of this cause has been the dream of his life and the rapid gains the cause is now making all over the country fills his heart with exceeding joy.

William F. Bringe, a prominent manufacturing jeweler of Milwaukee, was born in Chicago, Sept. 30, 1878, son of August and Matilda (Fromm) Bringe, both natives of Germany, where the father learned the watchmaker's trade and then came to the United States, first remaining a while at Chicago and then coming to Milwaukee in 1879, working for Bloedel & Co. for fourteen years. In 1893 he started a jewelry store at 552 Twelfth street, in which he was active till the time of his death, Nov. 3, 1898. His family consisted of seven children. William, August. Edward, Otto, Emma, Marv and Charles, the last named now deceased. August and Edward are in the jewelry business, Otto is an electric engineer and Emma is a music teacher. Our subject, William F., went to the public schools until he was fifteen, when he began learning the jeweler's trade of E. H. Warnke & Co., where he worked for four years, when he went to Fond du Lac, Wis., and continued his trade with A. H. Furstnow & Co., but returning to Milwaukee he entered the employ of R. Seidel & Co. for a short time. At the death of his father he entered the business with his brothers August and Edward when they moved to 547 Twelfth street. They run a store and repair shop and have a shop for manufacturing jewelry in the rear of their store. On Aug. 16, 1899, he married Julia, daughter of Edward and Fredericka Thomas, of Milwaukee, and this union has been blessed with two children, Lorraine, born Feb. 1, 1901, and Dorothy, born Aug. 22. 1905. In politics he casts his vote for the man or men that lie thinks are best to suit his idea, being thus an independent practically. He is a painstaking, conscientious business man who, by strict attention to his affairs is bound to attain more than 1 irdinary success.

public schools and also partly at St. John's Miltary Academy at Delafield, Wis., from which he graduated in 1000 with In mors. Alter leaving school he entered the hardware business with the firm of Philip Gross & Co.. remaining with this firm for Eour years. In 1906 he started a wholesale grocery at 413 and 415 Fifth street. His trade is quite extensive with the retail trade of this city. He handles all kinds of groceries and employs about ten men all of the time. Mr. Freis is yet a single man ; is independent in politics and is a member of the Grace Lutheran church. He is blessed with the qualities that foreshadow a greatly successful career for him in the business world.

Samuel Vose Adams, president and treasurer of the Domestic Laundry Company of Milwaukee, was born Oct. 16, 1863 at that city, being a son of James N. and Bessie S. Bothwick Adams, both born in Albany, N. Y., the former June 30, 1826, and the latter June 10, 1825. The father came to Milwaukee in August, 1859, engaging in the manufacture of stoves and casting specialties, under the firm name of Dutcher, Vose & Adams, which was the most prominent firm in its line in the west for many years, but the junior member of the above firm retired in 1876 and died June 22, 1883, leaving a widow and two children, Mary E. Adams and Samuel Vose Adams, the mother dying March 16, 1908, aged 83 years. Our subject entertered the employ of the Goodrich Trans. Co. and became assistant to the general-manager, when in 1892 he was appointed general agent of the Hurson Trans. Company of Chicago, which position he held until 1896 when he returned to Milwaukee and founded the Domestic Laundry, of which he is president and treasurer. On Sept. 29, 1897, he married Miss Elizabeth V. Faust, of Milwaukee, and they have two children, M. Adalyne and James Nathaniel. In religion Mr. Adams is a £resbyterian and in politics a Republican. He is a member of the Merchants & Manufacturers Association and of the Deutscher Club. Mr. Adams is blessed with the faculty of making things count for success when his energies are aroused, for he is a hustler in the truest sense of the term, and he mixes brains with his business ventures which accounts for his success.

John Edward Clayton was born in Newburg, N. Y., being the son of Isaac and Harriet (Lucas) Clayton, both natives of England The father came to the United States and located in Newburg, N. Y., working for the celebrated nursery man, Charles Downing, for six years, going thence to New York Mills, where he continued in nursery work until he moved with his family to Saginaw. Mich., where he was a farmer for several years and here he died in 1868, leaving a familv of seven children, all of whom are deceased now except Sarah E., now living at Detroit, and our subject. The mother died Mar 6, iqos\ Our subject was educated in the public schools of New York Mills and also at Saginaw until 17 years of age when he enlisted in the Civil war. On returning from the war he went to school a while and then taught school near Saginaw, later work- rein. He is a married man the father of two children, a son and a daughter. Mr. Barnickel's wonderful powers as an all-round athlete have made his name known not only in the United States but also in Germany. England and France as he has met and vanquished representatives of each of these countries in international competitions. He is rather short in stature, but what he lacks in height is counterbalanced in his splendid physique and muscular development. In 1861 he received his first gold medal for the allaround junior championship for the state of New York. Later on he won two first prizes at Louisville, Ky., and diplomas or gold medals at Milwaukee, Watertown, LaCrosse, Oshkosh, Cincinnati and New York. In 1886 he received a massive gold medal from the Sons of St. George for fencing in an open exhibition given in Schlitz Park. He beat his first five competitors pointless. A celebrated French swordsman entered the lists. He determined to humiliate Mr. Barnickel but it required only five minutes to prove 'that the Frenchman was outclassed by Barnickel in every feature of the contest. Mr. Barnickel is held in high esteem by his many admiring friends in Milwaukee, and particularly by the army of men who have received the great benefits of his training. He seems to have learned the secret of perpetual youth for while he is well past the meridian of life in appearance he is many years younger.

Emil Benesch wras born in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 2, 1882. His father was Adolph and his mother was Theresa Benesch, both born in Austria. The father was a merchant in his native country. In 1888 he came to the United States with his family and settled in Milwaukee. . Himself and his son, Joseph, started in the junk business on a small scale at 1718 Vliet street, in which they were successful, and in which he continued until 1900, when he retired to the quiet of his home and much deserved rest at 1716 Vliet street. His family consists of five children, one girl and four boys, all living in Milwaukee. Emil was educated at the Ninth AVard public school in this city. At the early age of fourteen years he began working for his father and when the latter retired he went into business with bis brother Joseph. He does the buying and selling for the company and has helped to build up the largest business of its kind in the city. On March 30, 1907, he married Miss Minne Kunst, daughter of Cornelius and Anna Kunst of Grand Rapids, Mich. In religion Mr. Benesch is an Israelite and in politics he votes the Republican ticket. He is a very worthy progressive man and deserves to succeed.

Adam W. Freis was born in Milwaukee Oct. 17, 1880. He is the -'Mi of Adam and Louise Rechlein Freis the former born in I rermany and the latter in Milwaukee. Flis father came to Milwaukee with his parents direct from Germany in 1850. He was educated in the city public schools. He started active life in the milk and grain business which he conducted with marked success. Flis Family was composed of five children, two boys and three girls, all living in Milwaukee. He retired in 1890 to a merited comfort to

Willard Parker Beckwith, deceased, was bom Feb. 7. [849, being the son of Justin and Mary Ann Beckwith, both natives oi Lyme, Conn. The father after attending school For a time while quite young worked at the shipbuilding business in New London,

Jaei '1), the last of :n and feed busi- The mother :ng the com- until -cantile busiister of East \[ took up the after remaind for himself died Feb. 25, ho is a lady of , which he left J93, he married r Todd, of Mil- born May 7, j/La.y, born Sept. ols. In religion Eerences he was entleman, an af- Kcan citizen who .i scrupulous care )f solid men who 1 d, and who are in the tomb. Hon. Christian Widule, a weli-Knuv... ai\d popular citizen of Milwaukee, was born at Tarominitz, Province of Silesia. Germany, July 19. 1845, being the son of Gottlieb and Johanna (Wiegenauke) Widule, both natives of Germany. The father was a tailor by trade and came to the United States and to Milwaukee with his family in 1849, where he first worked for the old Galena R. R. and in 1851 was appointed sexton of Gruenhagen Cemetery which he held until 1855 after which he returned to the tailoring business in which he continued until 1878, when he retired from business and lived with his son Christian, dying at the age of seventy-two years and his body was buried at the Union Cemetery. He was the father of four children, two boys and two girls, both the latter having died, while our subject and his brother Gottlieb are living. Our subjet was educated in the public and parochial schools of this city until he was fourteen years old, when he was apprenticed to C. H. Gardener in a drug store, where his salary for the first year was fifty cents a week and for the second year one dollar per week. He next rein. He is a married man the father of two children, a son and a daughter. Mr. Barnickel's wonderful powers as an all-round athlete have made his name known not only in the United States but also in Germany, England and France as he has met and vanquished representatives of each of these countries in international competitions. He is rather short in stature, but what he 1^~1 height is counterbalanced in his splendid phv-i - development. In 1861 he received-i^* c around junior champion^1"-"' he won two £-*" ' medals at Ml and New ]£ Sons of 9 Park. H French s\ Mr. Barni Frenchmai contest. \ ing friends have receive learned the s meridian of 1 his brother Joseph and selling for the company and has helpea ,^ ..^ up the largest business of its kind in the city. On March 30, 1907, he married Miss Minne Kunst, daughter of Cornelius and Anna Kunst of Grand Rapids, Mich. In religion Mr. Benesch is an Israelite and in politics he votes the Republican ticket. He is a very worthy progressive man and deserves to succeed.

Adam W. Freis was born in Milwaukee Oct. 17, 1880. He is ill-: son of Adam and Louise Rechlein Freis the former born in Germany and the latter in Milwaukee. His father came to Milwaukee with his parents direct from Germany in 1850. He was educated in the city public schools. He started active life in the milk and grain business which he conducted with marked success. His family was composed of five children, two boys and three girls, all living in Milwaukee. He retired in 1890 to a merited comfort to

Willard Parker Beckwith, deceased, was bom Feb. 7. [849, being the son of Justin and Mary Ann Beckwith, both natives of Lyme, Conn. The father after attending school for a time while quite young worked at the shipbuilding business in New London,

Conn., which he followed for several years, when he bought a farm and continued in this pursuit until his death, lie was the father of four children, Elizabeth, Esther, Willard P. and Jacob, the last of whom is living at \iantic. Conn., engaged in the grain and feed business, while Elizabeth is married and Esther is dead. The mother died at the age of eighty-three. Our subject after leaving the common schools learned the carpenter's trade which he followed until he was twenty-three years old when he began the mercantile business, being' at the same time for fifteen years postmaster of East Lyme, Conn. About 1888 he came to Milwaukee and took up the cement business with the Northwestern Tile Co. and after remaining with that company about eight years he started for himself building cement sidewalks in the fall of 1907. He died Feb. 25, 1908, and is buried at East Lyme, Conn. His wife, who is a lady of unusual business talents, is conducting the business which he left most successfully at 712 29th street. On June 18, 1893, he married Gertrude M., daughter of Henry M. and Emily Mixer Todd, of Milwaukee, by whom he had three children, Frank L., born May 7, 1895; Henry T., born Nov. 23, 1896; and Virginia May, born Sept. 8, 1903, all now living and attending the public schools. In religion our subject was a Baptist and in his political preferences he was a Republican. Mr. Beckwith was a very worthy gentleman, an affectionate husband and father and an upright American citizen who accomplished the labors that came to his hands with scrupulous care and honesty. He was one of the great number of solid men who make but little or no noise or bustle in the world, and wdio are in reality the backbone and mainstay"of the Republic, and when such men depart this life the nation can ill afford to see them consigned to the tomb.

Hon. Christian Widule, a well-known and popular citizen of Milwaukee, was born at Tarominitz, Province of Silesia, German), July 19, 1845, being the son of Gottlieb and Johanna (Wiegenauke) Widule, both natives of Germany. The father was a tailor by trade and came to the United States and to Milwaukee with his family in 1849, where he first worked for the old Galena R. R. and in 1851 was appointed sexton of Gruenhagen Cemetery which he held until 1855 after which he returned to the tailoring business in which he continued until 1878, when he retired from business and lived with his son Christian, dying at the age of seventy-two years and his body was buried at the Union Cemetery. lie was the father of four children, two boys and two girls, both the latter having died, while our subject and his brother Gottlieb are living. Our subjet was educated in the public and parochial schools of this city until he was fourteen years old, when he was apprenticed to C. ET. Gardener in a drug store, where his salary for the first year was fifty cents a week and for the second year one dollar per week. He next served as office boy and clerk to a Justice of the Peace, working in the day time and attending school at night, he paid for his tuition by posting bills during the few spare hours he could spare from his leisure. After two years more we find him engaging in the drug business with Henry Fess, Jr., where he remained five years then he went with J. H. Fesch in the same business for several years when he went to St. Louis, Mo., remaining two years and then he finally returned to Milwaukee, where he established a drug business at the corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets, his present location. On Jan. 19, 1868, he married Miss Emelia, daughter of Henry and Christina Huck, of Milwaukee, by whom he is the father of ten children, six living and four dead. Those living are Emma, now Mrs. E. C. Meske ; Oscar C. ; William H. ; Rosa ; Anna, now the wife of Theodore Schaefer; and Charles, now of Chicago. Mr. Widule has been honored by his party many times as a delegate to various conventions and he is proud of the fact that he was a delegate to the convention that nominated William E. Smith for governor. In 1898 President McKinley appointed him Assistant- Postmaster of Milwaukee, which position he filled with such signal ability and success that he was re-appointed to the same place under the present postmaster in 1906. In politics he is a stalwart Republican. In 1876 he was defeated for the General Assembly but he was triumphantly elected to that position in 1878. serving one term. In 1886 he was elected State Senator and at the session his special qualifications fitted him for the Chairmanship of the Committee on Education, and that committee reported favorably the now famous statute known as the Bennett Law. In religion he is a Lutheran and a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran church, of which he has been an officer for years and a member of its choir. He has been complimented for his great services, with an honorary membership in the Concordia Young Men's Society of the church of which he was one of the original founders. He is also a member of the Milwaukee Mutual Aid Society, being president one term and secretary-treasurer for seventeen years. He is also a member of the Old Settlers' Club, the West Side Club, the Wisconsin Druggists' Association, the Postmasters' Association, of which he is now secretary-treasurer, and the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Society, of which he was president ten years ago. Mr. Widule is a man of parts, who does nothing by halves, when he once knows that he is right, and sees where duty points the way, he does not hesitate. On account of his upright qualities he has the regard and respect of all who know him.

Adam Kuntz was born in Ravaria, Germany, Oct. 20, 1838, being the son of John and Catherine Kuntz, both natives of Germany, but who came to the United States in 1842, settling in Rochester, X. Y., and five years later coming with their family to Milwaukee, where the father engaged as a cooper for several years, part of the time with his sons, Adam and Michael, on Third street, and this business he followed until the time of his death, which occurred in 1868. In the family there were four children, two boys and two girls, all being born in Germany. Our subject after leaving school learned the cooper's trade with his father, and soon thereafter went before the mast on the Great Lakes for several years. Eventually he purchased an interest in a vessel, and a few years later we find him owning three lake vessels, which he sold and returning to Milwaukee he became a member of the city fire fighters, acting for twenty-two years as lieutenant of Xo. 2 steamer. He left the fire department in 1892 to enjoy the fruits of his many years' successful labor, and to take charge of large property interests which he secured by his shrewd foresight several years ago on the North Side. On Feb. 20, 1858, he married Miss Clara A., daughter of Henry and Sophia Hoechner, of Milwaukee, by whom he had four children. Henry J., Lottie. William F., and Annie. Both sons are barbers, Lottie is now .Mrs. August Grabe and Annie, Mrs. Charles Lewis, all of Milwaukee. Mr. Kuntz, while an alien by birth, during the creat Civil war offered his services and his life if necessary for the Umion by enlisting as a private in Company I, Forty-fifth regiment. Wisconsin infantry. Nov. 15, 1864, and was honorably discharged July 17, 1865. In religion and politics he takes no particular side, being liberal and independent in both matters. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., the G. A. R. and the Relief Fund Association for the Milwaukee Fire Department. In peace and in war we find Mr. Kuntz to be like many thousands of his nationality who came to the United States, a highly desirable and praiseworthy citizen who does his duty because he knows it to be his duty, without hope for praise or fear of blame.

Augustus Findorff Barker, a prominent accountant and mathematician of Milwaukee, Wis., was born at West Bend. Wis., Feb. 7, [878. At the age of two years he was left an orphan by the death of his father and mother and was placed in an orphans' home, where he remained till he was eight years old when he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Barker, of Brookfield. Wis., where he was educated in the public schools. After completing the course in the public schools he came to Milwaukee and took a course in the Spencerian Business College, thereafter entering the employ of L. Miellenz & Co.. grocers, as a bookkeeper, where he remained a short time when he embarked under the direction of Mr. A. L. Gilbert, as an expert accountant, having a natural love and aptitude for mathematical calculations. He has been engaged for expert work by many of the leading firms of this city and elsewhere, his services always being entirely satisfactory. He was then engaged by the Consumers' Coal Company as a bookkeeper, where he stayed for quite a while, when he entered the services of the Archie Tegtmeyer Jewelry Co.. where he is at present engaged. On Dec. 10. TQ02. he married Miss Ida. daughter of Herman and Mary (Hohenwald) Paeschke. of Milwaukee. In religion Mr. Barker subscribes to no particular creed, being liberal in his spiritual views. In politics he is a Republican: he is a member of the M. W. A., and Consul of the A. R. Talbot Camp. Milwaukee. Mr. Barker had two brothers, Charles and John. Charles followed the life of a sail-

Henry Cook was born at Albany, N. Y., April 5, 1838, the son of George and Annie (Acker) Cook, both natives of Germany,, who came to this country in 1833, settling at Albany, N. Y. The father was educated for the ministry but preferred the shoemaker's trade which he learned and which he followed at Albany for a great many years till his wife's death, when he went on the road as an agent, but in the sixties he retired from business and died in 1870. He had a family of ten children, all of whom are dead except the two youngest, our subject and his brother Charles. Our subject was educated in the public schools of Albany and at the academy at Kingston, N. Y. He left school at the age of fifteen to learn the carpenter's trade, but this he abandoned, becoming a leather currier, which he followed for several years. In 1872 he moved with his family to Milwaukee, entering the service of the Wisconsin Leather Co., remaining there eleven years, when he went to work for the Zohrlaut Leather Co. for six years, and he gave this up to engage with the C. M. & St. P. R. R. till 1899 when on account of his failing health he retired. He is now living at No. 842 Summit avenue, Milwaukee. On April 17, 1862, he married Marie Joy, daughter of Andrew Joy and R. A. (Yekle) Joy, of Albany, N. Y., and their union has been blessed with five children, Rose A., Marie J., Amelia H., Adan G., and Iva Lelaine. Rose is a teacher in the Eighteenth Ward school, Marie and Amelia are at home; Adam is in the lumber business at Tacoma, Wash., and Iva L. is deceased. In politics Mr. Cook is what might be called an enthusiastic Democrat, though he has never aspired to fill any political positions. In religion he is a staunch believer and worker in the new school of theological research known as Christian Science. Ripe in years with a record of long and faithful services in honorable if not lofty pursuits, he enjoys the evening of a life well spent, with no sad retrospections only awaiting the summons which will come when life's shadows have lengthened a little more.

Henry Jante, deceased, a building and grading contractor of Milwaukee, was born in Germany Aug. 28, 1823, the son of Henry Jante. The father was educated in Germany and spent his entire life there on a farm with the exception of a few years he spent in Milwaukee with his son Henry after the latter came to America, he being the only one of the three sons to come to this country. Henry received his education in the schools of his native village and after leaving school served as a soldier in the German army. After his term of service in the army was finished he traveled over Europe for some time and finally in 1854 came to the United States. I [e Mcated for a short time in Buffalo, N. Y., after which he came to Milwaukee. His first employment here was driving a stage to nearby villages after which he engaged in teaming for a short time. He then entered the business of grading contractor and excavating and was active in this line of work up to 1885 when he retired. He had the contracts for, excavating sonic of the largest cellars in the city, among which were many of the large manufacturing concerns and the Milwaukee Court House. Mr. J ante died Dec. 22, 1907, and is buried in the Union Cemetery. On June 24, 1856, he married Miss Eliza Wessel, daughter of John and Elizabeth \\ cssel, of Milwaukee, and this union was blessed with two children, Eliza, born June 16, i860, and Henry, Jr., born Dec. 26, 1863. Eliza is now Mrs. Edward Gieseler and resides at the old home. She has four children, Clara, now Mrs. Alfred Goehz, Hattie, Emma and Arthur, all attending- school. Henry, Jr. is married and lives on a farm near North Greenfield. He is the father of six children : Henry, who is now attending the Agricultural School of the University of Wisconsin; George; Klelia ; Edward; Irving and Florence. Mr. Jante was very active in politics, being an adherent of the Republican party. He represented that party in the city council as alderman from 1864 to 1870. In religion he affiliated with the German Lutheran church. Socially he belonged to the North Side Old Settlers' Club and to the Sons of Hermann.

Joseph Bearman, a well-known tailor, who conducts a prosperous business at 1201 Kinnickinnic avenue was born in Baden, Germany, Oct. 8, 1835, the son of Joseph and Regina (Dorst) Bearman. The parents were both natives of Baden, Germany, where the father was a peasant and which place he never left. He reared a family of six children, two of whom, Phillip and Joseph, came to America, the former in 1850. Joseph attended the schools of his native village until he was fourteen years of age. After leaving school he served as an apprentice in the tailor's trade for Mr. George Has. After completing his apprenticeship he traveled through Europe for nearly two years, working at his trade in the various places. In March, 1853, he came to America and located at Dunkirk, N. Y. Soon after he started west to locate his brother and soon after reaching Chicago he learned that his brother was in Louisville, Ky., whence he went to meet him. In June, 1855, he came to Milwaukee and entered the employ of McGee & Swain and since that time Mr. Bearman has worked for all the leading manufacturers of Milwaukee. In 1864 he opened a store on Fond du Lac avenue and remained there until 1871. In that year he disposed of his business in Milwaukee and went to Manistee, Mich., and started in business but soon after getting established there he was burned out. He returned to Milwaukee and located at 1201 Kinnickinnic avenue, where he is now enjoying a very prosperous business. During all these years neither he nor his brother Phillip have ever heard a word from the family in Germany. On Sept. 13, 1857, Mr. Bearman was married to Miss Elizabeth Baltes. daughter of George Baltes, of Milwaukee, and this union has been blessed with six children, as follows: George, Edward, Alfred, Mary, Sarah and Josie. George is practicing law in Colorado; Edward is employed by the city; Alfred is a doctor in Milwaukee, and the daughters are all married. Politically Mr. Bearman votes the Republican ticket and in religion he belongs to the German Methodist church. He has

William Thomas Taylor, president and treasurer of the Taylor- Button Coal Co., was born in Milwaukee, Wis., May 26, 1872, the son of William George and Catherine Elizabeth Seaman, the former of whom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the latter in New York city. A biographical sketch of the father, William George Taylor, will be found elsewhere in this volume. William Taylor received his education in the public schools and the East Side High School of Milwaukee. After leaving school he took a position as clerk in Stark Bros.' carpet store on Wisconsin street. He remained here for a short time then went to work for the Standard Oil Co. as shipping clerk. He remained with this company for three years, then engaged for a short time as store keeper for the Mcintosh Bros., railroad contractors, while they were building a railroad in Michigan. After returning to Milwaukee he entered the employ of the Coxe Bros, in the coal business and remained with them twelve years. In March, 1905, in partnership with his brother-in-law, Henry H. Button, he established himself in the wholesale and retail, coal, wood and coke business, offices at 162 Wisconsin street and with yards on the Port Washington Road. On Jan. 10, 1901, Mr. Taylor was married to Miss Phoebe Louise Button, daughter of Henry Harrison and Elizabeth (Lyne) Button, of Milwaukee. To this union have been born two children, William Henry Button, Dec. 16, 1902, and Elizabeth Button, born July 28, 1907. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Republican party but he is not active in politics. In religion he affiliates with the St. Paul's Episcopal church. He has been a member of various prominent clubs but has given them all up in order that he might have all his time to spend with his family.

Robert Wolf, proprietor of one of the finest green houses in Milwaukee, located at 700 Thirty-first avenue, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 26, 1865, the son of Theodore and Ann Wolf, both of Germany. The father was educated in Germany and came to America in the early fifties, locating in Milwaukee. He engaged in the cooperage business for a few years, then bought a small piece of land on the south side just outside of the city limits and carried on a general gardening business. Here he raised his family and in 1888, having accumulated a comfortable fortune, he retired from active business. He removed to 918 Greenfield avenue, where he and his beloved wife still reside. They are the parents of five children, three boys and two girls. Edward and John are both engaged in gardening on small farms near the old homestead and the two daughters are married. Robert received a good education in the public schools of Milwaukee. He left school at the age of eighteen and engaged with his father in the gardening business. When his father retired from the business he took the responsibilities of it upon himself and has increased the business from year to year until now he lias one of the finest green houses in Milwaukee, equipped with all the latest heating devices. Here he raises all kinds of plants and flowers. He also has a very beautiful home of ten acres, where he carries on a general gardening for wholesale marketing. On May 8, 1888, Mr. Wolf was marrieed to Miss Cora Smith, daughter of Patrick and Mary (Shields) Smith, of Milwaukee. To this union the following children have been born : Clarence, born May 6, 1889; Florence, born July 23, 1893; Delbert, born Jan. 1, 1896, and Clifford, born Oct. 16, 1902. They all go to school and help take care of the home. Mr. Wolf votes the Repuhlican ticket but he is not active in politics. In his church affiliations he is liberal.

Martin Hilgendorf, who resides at 1330 State street, and conducts a general livery and boarding stable at 294 Thirteenth street, was born at Freistadt, Ozaukee county, Wis., Nov. 20, 1845, tne son of Charles and Minnie (Schosser) Hilgendorf,, both natives of Germany. The father came to America in 1833 and located at Freistadt, Wis. Here he bought a tract of land, upon which he carried on a general farming business. Here, too, he raised a family of thirteen children, ten boys and three girls. Five of the boys are living in Milwaukee. The father died on the old homestead in 1901 and the mother in 1905 and both are buried in the Freistadt cemetery. Martin Hilgendorf was educated in the village schools of his native county until he was fourteen years of age. At the age of fifteen he came to Milwaukee and secured employment in the crockery store of Miller & Schickell, remaining with them for two years. He then engaged with Houghton Bros, in the lumber business as foreman, and he remained with this firm for nearly five years. He then took charge of the teaming for the wholesale drygoods firm of Goll & Frank and served them in this capacity for twenty-five years. In 1887 he established a general livery and boarding stable, which business he has conducted successfully since that time. He is also interested in the firm of Schmidt & Hilgendorf, undertakers. He votes the Republican ticket, but he is not active in politics. He is a member of the Lutheran church. Socially he belongs to the West Side Old Settlers' Club, to the Milwaukee Old Settlers' Club and to the society of his church. On May 17, 1867. he was married to Miss Johanna, daughter of Frederick and Caroline Block, of Freistadt, Wis. To this union have been born nine children, two of whom died in infancy, and one son, Emil, died at the age of twenty-six. The children living are: Adolph, a teamster; Hugo, living in the South; Gustave, a bookkeeper for Johns Manville Co. ; Paul, an electrician, and Manda and Lydia, living at home with their parents and helping their father in the livery business.

David L. Schram, one of the proprietors of Schram's Milwaukee Livery, I ndertaking and Embalming Establishment, was born at Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 8, 1865, the son of Jacob and Laura (Klaus) Schram, both natives of Prague, Bohemia. For a mention of the parents see the sketch of Julius Schram elsewhere in this volume. David Schram was educated at the Second ward school in Milwaukee. After finishing school he worked for Charles Lev- erenz for a few years in his box factory. He then entered the employ of James Morgan in the dry goods business and remained with him for eight years. After severing his connection there he established a wholesale liquor store on Chestnut street and later sold that out to take an interest in the livery business with his brothers. On March 5, 1901, he was married to Miss Flora, daughter of Ignatz and Rosa (Richtman) Polatheck, of Milwaukee, and to this union have been born two children - Gladys, born April 5, 1902, and Lucile, born Jul}' 15, 1905. In politics Mr. Schram votes the Democratic ticket and in religion he is a member of the Jewish church. He belongs to the Royal Arcanum.