Trempealeau County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 9 of 20)

Luther Melville Pittenger, newspaperman and real estate agent, was born on a homestead on Brice's Prairie, on the Black River, in La Crosse County, this state, March 7, 1859, son of Abraham and Lucy Rand (Barnes) Pittenger. He was reared in his native county, and there attended school until he was sixteen years of age. Then he was brought to Trempealeau County by his parents, and studied two years in the Trempealeau high school. For many years he devoted his life to farm pursuits. Prominent in public affairs, he was chairman of the election board in his township for a long period, and was a delegate at various times to different Republican committees, also serving on various committees. He helped to organize school district 13, and was an active factor in the building of the new schoolhouse. In 1907, Mr. Pittenger moved to Trempealeau Village and has since been engaged in his present line of work. His duties take him all over the county, and he has made many friends. He has also largely increased the circulation of the La Crosse Daily Tribune, vi^hich he represents as solicitor and collector. His financial holdings include stock in the Citizens State Bank of Trempealeau. His fraternal affiliation is with the Blue Lodge of the Masons. Mr. Pittenger was married Nov. 25, 1880, by the Rev. David Wing, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Trempealeau, to Adaline Harris, born at La Crosse, Nov. 1, 1862, daughter of Peter Harris of Trempealeau. This union has been blessed with five children : Chnton H., Hattie E., Glenna May, Robert Lee and Jennie A. Clinton H. was born Sept. 1, 1881, and is a stationary engineer, living at Trempealeau. He married Edith Hess and has four children: Martha, Wilhelmina, Luther and Virginia. Hattie E. was born May 14, 1883, and married William Crosen, a barber of Trempealeau. Glenna May was born March 7, 1885, and married Lemuel Hare, Jr., who in 1915 purchased the old Pittenger homestead. They have three children : Minerva, Lynn and Edna. Robert Lee, born June 30, 1887, died July 19, 1901, at the age of 14 years ; Jennie A. was born April 28, 1892, and is now Mrs. Abner Hess. They live on a farm in Trempealeau County and have two children: Norman and Clyde.

James Saurin Pierson, who for many years has conducted a drug business in Trempealeau Village, and has been successful as a business man, was born in Kingston, Canada, July 25, 1852. His parents were Jacob and Marian (Thompson) Pierson, the father born in Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 10, 1824. Mrs. Jacob Pierson was of Irish parentage, but was born in the southern part of France, in 1821. The subject of this sketch came to Wisconsin with his parents from Port Hope, arriving in Trempealeau, April 20, 1861. The journey was made by train to Dunleith, III. (now East Dubuque), and from there by boat to Trempealeau. On arriving in this county Jacob Pierson settled in Caledonia Township, on a farm at McGilvray's Ferry, on Black River, the location being about a mile from the old ferry. He remained on this farm until the spring of 1871 and then moved to the George Miller place, one mile west of Trempealeau, which was a small tract of six acres, to which he added by purchase 165 acres adjoining.

James S. Pierson in his boyhood attended the common schools, and subsequently spent six months at Galesville University, taking as far as he went, what corresponded to a high school course, during the winter of 1867 and the spring of '68. He then spent about a year in logging on the river at Onalaska, but during the winter of 1869-70 attended school in Barnard district, Caledonia. In the spring of 1870 he went back on the river and was engaged in lumbering for about two years, spending the summers on the river and the winters in scaling logs in northern Wisconsin. During the winter of 1873-74 he taught school in Trempealeau County. This summer - 1874 - he was married in Trempealeau Village, July 9, by the pastor of the M. E. Church, to Clara I. Carleton, daughter of Martin and Sarah (Owen) Carleton of Wayne County, Michigan, and having bought his father's farm, took his wife to live there, the father entering the employ of King & Gray, druggists in Trempealeau Village. He and his wife resided on the farm until about the fall of 1877 and then moved into the village, where Mr. Pierson worked at the carpenter's trade for two or three years. In the meanwhile Jacob Pierson, the father, had become owner of the drug business on Front street, and in 1882 the subject of this sketch bought him out and engaged in the drug business himself, conducting the store on Front street until April 13, 1887, when the business section of Trempealeau was wiped out by fire. Then in July he moved into the Ed Elkins block on Main street, where he has since been located, having built up a prosperous business. He has been a member of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association almost from its organization. Aside from his immediate business interests he is a stockholder in the Citizens State Bank. Succeeding Judge A. W. Newman as president of the school board, Mr. Pierson served in that position for 11 years following, by appointment, and has also served three terms by election. For 30 years he has acted as village treasurer. Otherwise he has held no public office, but in politics is a stalwart Republican. He and his wife have had two children, the elder of whom, Grace, born July 9, 1876, died at the age of five years, Oct. 9, 1881. The other, Charles R., born March 7, 1882, is married and resides at Watertown, S. D., where he is district manager for the American Tobacco Company. He has four children : William Irvin, born March 28, 1904 ; Hugh, born May 28, 1906 ; James, born March 3, 1909, and Kathleen, born May 14, 1912. James S. Pierson has been a member of the Masonic order for 35 years, and is a Knight Templar, belonging to the Commandery at La Crosse. For 15 years he has been treasurer of his lodge. No. 117, A. F. & A. M., at Trempealeau, and for three years has served as master. He also belongs to Court Lotus, No. 3346, I. 0. 0. F. of Trempealeau. He was reared in the faith of the Episcopal church, but since his marriage has affiliated with and supported the Congregational church. Both as a citizen and as one of the leading business men of Trempealeau he is highly respected. He has always had the welfare of the village at heart and has taken a prominent part in every progressive movement calculated to advance its interests.

Ivan George Dale operates the farm owned and developed by his parents. His father, Benjamin Thomas Dale, was born July 29, 1853, on the site of the present city of La Crosse. Five years later this place was sold and the family settled on a farm in the town of Caledonia, and this, in turn, was traded to Elder Wing (thus locally acquiring the name, "The Wing Place"), for a farm located in a valley two miles west of Galesville. Various parcels of land were added to the original farm, and a more convenient building site was chosen.

Benjamin, familiarly called Ben, attended public school, Galesville University, and completed a course at the La Crosse Business College. His marriage to EUzabeth Marianne Hougstad took place April 23, 1884, and their home was established on land adjoining that of his father. Two children were born to them : Ivan George, born July 20, 1886, and-Addie Albina, Feb. 6, 1888. Her husband, Gerhard B. Christophersen, formerly of Pigeon Falls, this county, is employed as a claim manager by the Twohy-Eimon Mercantile Company, wholesale grocers, Superior, Wis. Mr. Dale bought land adjoining his original farm, finally possessing 280 acres. Former owners had conducted a lime stone quarry and lime kiln, abundant quantities of material being found in the hills. Ben continued and extended these industries, later adding brick making, the farm including deep beds of clay suitable for the soft-mud brick variety. Lime and brick kilns required wood for fuel, so 100 acres of timber land was purchased in the low lands of Black River. Mr. Dale was ably assisted by his noble wife in the management of his extensive business. Finally their health broke under the strain of constant toil and the place was sold April 1, 1901, the family removing to Trempealeau, where the children continued their work in the grade schools. When Gale College was taken over by the Norwegian Lutherans in 1901 Ben Dale was made treasurer, continuing in that office until his death, April 4, 1902. He never aspired to public office, though he took a warm interest in all things pertaining to the welfare of the community. His social life, through preference, was confined to home and church. His family sold out in Trempealeau soon after his death, and returned to Galesville, purchasing a smaU home near Gale College, which school both children attended. Ivan at the age of eighteen operated a part of the Gale College farm. He became manager of the old homestead upon its return into the hands of the family in 1908. Ivan conducted the stone quarry in addition to the farm, discontinuing the lime and brick business. He became sole owner of the place in 1912, later closing the quarries, as the farm with its many substantial buildings required his whole time. His mother resides with him.

Svend H. Dale, a well known and respected resident of Galesville, formerly engaged in farming, but now otherwise occupied, was born in Bergenstift, Norway, May 5, 1857, son of Hendrick Swenson by his wife Jorond Knutson. His parents, both natives of Norway, came to the United States in 1867, locating in Ettrick Township, Beaver Creek Valley. Mr. Swenson, who had been a sailor, here engaged in farming. He continued to reside in Ettrick Township until his death, which took place Jan. 12, 1896 ; his wife died in September, 1897. They were the parents of eight children, of whom Svend H. was the eldest. The latter changed his name to Dale for the sake of conveninece.

Svend H. Dale was ten years old when he accompanied his parents to this country. He completed his schooling in Beaver Creek Valley and remained at home until he was 24 years old. He then bought land on Beaver Creek and engaged in farming there until 1913, when he turned over the farm to his sons to operate it for him and removed to his present location, which is a tract of 230 acres adjoining the city limits of Galesville. Here he has erected a modern brick residence situated on a high bluff overlooking the business part of the city. His farm on Beaver Creek, known as the Dale farm, contains 200 acres. Mr. Dale has personally retired from general farming, but is engaged in the stock business and has served as manager of the Farmers' Shipping Association of Galesville. He is a Republican in politics and served as clerk of the school district at Beaver Creek for about 15 years. Mr. Dale was married June 7, 1882, to Catherine Herreid, who was born in Beaver Creek Valley, Gale Township, daughter of Nels 0. and Thone (Kittleson) Herreid. The parents were Norwegians, the father born in Hardanger and the mother in Telemarken, the latter coming to this country during the cholera epidemic. Her husband, Nels 0. Hen-eid, came the same year and they were married in Wisconsin. He had been a miner but after coming to this county engaged in farming. Both died in Beaver Creek, Mr. Herreid being accidentally killed in 1902. His wife died in 1908. Their daughter Catherine was the youngest of five children. Mr. and Mrs. Dale have been the parents of nine children: Helmer N., who died at the age of three years; Josephine Tonettie, now Mrs. Louis Instenes, a jeweler at Blair, Wis., they have two children: Stanley Leroy and Ardyce Catherine; Helmer N., second, who resides on a part of Mr. Dale's Galesburg farm, and who married Blanche Rehfus of Minneapolis ; they have one child, Earline Whilhelmina ; Sanf ord C, a farmer and mail carrier, residing at home ; Hilda, also residing at home ; Gilford Roy, residing on the old Gale farm, who married Mabel Schuman of Caledonia Township; they have one child, Ruth Alvira; Normal Clarence, who is a printer on the Galesville Republican; Francis, who died in infancy, and Alice Eunice, who lives at home. Mr. and Mrs. Dale are members of the United Lutheran Church and of the order of Beavers.

Archelaus Grover, one of the notable pioneers of Trempealeau Village, and the first sheriff of Trempealeau County, came to the West from New England, having been born in Bethel, Maine, Nov. 19, 1832. When an infant he accompanied his parents to Chemung County, New York, they settling at a place known locally as Martin's Hill. When he was 14 the family moved to Waupun, Wis., where the subject of this sketch resided until 1849. In that year, though only 17 years of age, he left home and walked to La Crosse, Wis., then only a trading post, where he assisted in building the first frame house, the only other white man in the place being a man named Nathan Merrick. Young Grover stayed at La Crosse but a short time, going from there to Brownsville, Iowa, where he learned raft piloting from a certain WilUam Richmand. In the same year - 1849 - he returned to Wisconsin and located in Trempealeau Village, which then consisted of a few houses occupied mostly by half-breed hunters and trappers with several small farmers. Here Mr. Grover engaged in buying furs from the Indians, which occupation he followed for several years. Later he assisted in the survey of northern Wisconsin. On April 13, 1855, he purchased land from the government in sections 26 and 27, Trempealeau Township. He now set to work to develop a farm, buying adjoining land from time to time until he owned 328 acres in one farm, also considerable other land. On this place he resided until 1885, at which time he removed into Trempealeau Village, which was his subsequent home until his death, Oct. 2, 1912, by accident. Nearly 80 years old, and somewhat hard of hearing, he was walking home from Winona on the Burhngton Railway tracks, when he was struck by a train about two miles west of Trempealeau Village, his body being found the next morning. Mr. Grover was a man of kindly, just and generous character, though resolute, and was greatly beloved by practically all who knew him. In 1872 he joined the Baptist church of Trempealeau, of which he was a member at the time of his death. He was married in Trempealeau

Village, July 8, 1855, to Esther Elizabeth Brandenberg, a daughter of Alpheus M. and Catherine Brandenberg of Dayton, Ohio, near which place she was boi-n April 25, 1837, coming to Trempealeau Village with her parents and the rest of their family in 1853. She survives her husband and is still living in Trempealeau Village, being now about 80 years of age. They had nine children, four sons and five daughters. Five of the children died in infancy. One daughter, Riza, was married to John Edward Powell of La Crosse, June 26, 1896, and died in that city Feb. 5, 1904. The children living are : S. D. Grover of Galesville, Wis. ; John, residing in Trempealeau Village, and Cora Kate, now Mrs. Benjamin Irvine, a resident of Everett, Wash. Mrs. Grover is a faithful member of the Baptist church, and is a lady highly respected in the community.

William H. Dick, one of the leading and most progressive farmers in Gale Township and a large land owner, is a native of the township, having been born at Decorah Prairie, April 21, 1864. He is a son of WiUiam and Rosana (Neil) Dick, natives of Scotland, who were married in that country and came to the United States about 1846, first settling in Maryland. There for a few years Mr. Dick, the elder, was engaged in mining. It was not long, however, before he heard of better opportunities in the great Northwest, and soon after he was found among the pioneers of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, taking land in section 36, Gale Township, which now constitutes - the farm of his son, William H. He became an extensive land owner and for a number of years was actively engaged in the stock business. His death occurred in 1907. His wife, who survives him, is now living with her son John in Gale Township.

William H. Dick was the youngest member of his parents' family, which numbered eight children. He acquired the elements of knowledge in the district school at Decorah Prairie and learned agriculture on the home farm under his father. When he was 21 years old he became the owner of the farm, consisting of 248 acres of land, and has since been engaged in general farming. He has made some valuable improvements on the place, the more substantial buildings having been erected by him. In addition to this place he owns 200 acres in Black River bottoms and 60 acres of timberland. He keeps a large amount of stock and his business is steadily growing. Mr. Dick is also a stockholder in the La Crosse Packing Company, the Galesville Creamery, the Independent Harvester Company of Piano, 111., and the farmers' Warehouse Elevator at Galesville. In politics he is a Republican, but has taken no active part in local government. Feb. 22, 1888, Mr. Dick was united in marriage with Alice Brown, who was born at Decorah Prairie, Trempealeau County, daughter of George and Ellen (Irvine) Brown. Her father was born in Vermont April 23, 1831, and her mother in Scotland, Aug. 8, 1840, their marriage taking place in America. George Brown came when a lad of 14 years to Wisconsin. He was a pioneer of Gale Township and did his share in developing its agricultural resources, breaking in and improving a considerable quantity of land during his active career. His death took place in 1902. His wife is still hving and resides with her son and daughter half a mile east of her daughter Mrs. Dick, the three children mentioned constituting their entire family. Mr. and Mrs. Dick's family also consists of three children : Lester William, who married Laura Agnes Stellpflug, and is a farmer in Gale Township, having one child, Armond Leo ; Rose Ellen and Hazel Leila, who reside at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dick both belong to the two fraternal orders of Beavers and Yeomen, and Mr. Dick also to the Red Men. They are among the most prosperous residents in this part of the country and have a wide acquaintance.

Ole T. Johnson, who is engaged in operating a stock and dairy farm in section 10 E, Ettrick Township, was born in Telemarken, Norway, Dec. 1, 1854. His parents, Torger and Bergetal Johnson, were natives of the same province. In 1860 they set out for America, but on the voyage over the mother died and was buried at sea. The father with his motherless children on landing in this country came west as far as Dane County, Wisconsin, but resided there only a short time, removing to Coon Valley, Vernon County, and one season later to Trempealeau County. Here he homesteaded 140 acres in section 14, Ettrick Township, also buying an additional 50 acres. After making that farm his home for a number of years, he contracted a second marriage and moved to another farm in the neighborhood. This latter farm he later sold to his daughter, Rosa, with whom he resided also for a number of years, or practically until the end of his life. He died in January, 1898, while on a visit to his son Ole T. He was a quiet, industrious man, respected by his neighbors and confined his attention to his farm, taking no part in public affairs. By his first wife he had four children, Ole T. being the second born. Ole T. Johnson was six years old when he was deprived of a mother's care, and at the same time found himself in a new world and amid strange surroundings, but like most young children he soon began to feel at home and it was not long before he picked up an elementary knowledge of the English tongue. He attended the Hegg schoolhouse, and when a mere lad began to make himself useful on the farm, working for his father for a number of years. Before he was 18, however, he began working in the woods during the winter season and continued to do so for six or seven years. Then, thinking it time to start life on his own account, he purchased his present farm of 179 acres, consisting of well improved land, with good substantial buildings, on which he carries on general farming, making a specialty, however, of breeding Shorthorn cattle, and keeping from 30 to 35 on hand constantly. He is also engaged in dairying and is a stockholder in the Ettrick Creamery Company, the La Crosse Packing Company, the Farmers Exchange of Blair and the Ettrick Telephone Company. Mr. Johnson assumed the responsibilities of married life in his twenty-second year, on Sept. 1, 1876, when he was united to Catherine Knudtson, daughter of Uriason and Bretta (Severson) Knudtson. Both she and her parents were born in Hardanger, Norway, the father July 6, 1823, and the mother Dec. 13, 1830. The family came to the United States in 1869, locating on the farm on which Mr. Johnson now resides and where Mr. Knudtson Uved until his death, Feb. 15, 1901. His wife is still living and resides on the Johnson farm with her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Johnson was the second born of nine children. She only attended an English school for two weeks, being a pupil for that length of time at the Hegg school. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of two children: Theodore Irvin, born March 19, 1891, and Bertha Theolena, born June 4, 1895, who was married April 29, 1917, to Helmer Sexie. They i-eside with his father, Lars Sexie. The family are members of the United Lutheran Church. Mr. Johnson usually supports the Republican party, but is not active in politics. As an energetic, prosperous citizen he commands the respect of his neighbors.

John S. Johnson, who is engaged in operating a valuable farm of 120 acres in section 21, Gale Township, was born in Norway, Feb. 11, 1868, son of Simon and Agnet (Smenstuen) Johnson. The parents, both natives of Norway, emigrated to America in 1871, locating in Gale Township, this county, on a farm from which they subsequently moved to the one now owned by their son, John S., with whom the father now resides. He is now advanced in years and a widower, his wife having passed away on this farm in 1900. They had a family of nine children, of whom, however, the subject of this sketch is the only one now living. John S. Johnson has always resided on the old family homestead. For many years he was associated with his father in its operation and later became its owner. He carries on general farming successfully, his land being valuable and his buildings and equipment of good style and quality. He was educated in the school at South Beaver Creek and later in that of the Glasgow district. Gale Township, and has in these later years served one term as a director of the school board. Rehgiously he is affiliated with the Lutheran church and in politics is independent. As a farmer and loyal citizen he has established a good record and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Johnson has never married.

Simon Jegi, a pioneer, was born in Switzerland, in 1832, and was there reared. His father, a stone worker, was killed in the quarries when Simon was still a boy, and it became necessary for him to eke out the family income by herding cattle in the Alps and doing such other duties as fell to his lot. At the age of 20 years he came to America and secured employment as a farm hand in Sauk County, Wisconsin. By hard work and frugality he managed to save enough money to make the first payment on a farm. Accordingly he secured a place in Buffalo County. Shortly afterward he came over the line into Trempealeau County and purchased a fai-m near Arcadia. There he successfully conducted general farming for many years. His latter days were spent in retirement in the village of Ai-cadia. His widow, who was born in Switzerland, and was brought to this country as a child of 12 years, still makes her home in Arcadia. Mr. and Mrs. Jegi were the parents of four children: John I., George F., Mary and Henry A. John I., now deceased, was a man of considerable distinction. He was reared on the farm, attended school in Arcadia, taught for a while, and received his B. A. and M. A. degrees from the University of Chicago. The remainder of his hfe was spent as professor of physiology and psychology in the Milwaukee Normal School. In this connection he was also a frequent lecturer in the Milwaukee Medical College. George F. was graduated from the Northwestern College at Naperville, 111., with the degree of B. A., but ill health forced his return to Trempealeau County, and he died near Galesz < ville. Mary is the wife of Jacob Hotz, who farms on the old fair grounds at Arcadia. Henry A. is a prominent physician and practices at Galesville.

Henry A. Jegi, physician and prominent citizen, conducting an extensive practice at Galesville, was born in Arcadia, Wis., April 16, 1873, son of Simon and Agnes (Dascher) Jegi. As a boy he apphed himself to his studies with great diligence, and at the age of 16 years became a teacher. From that time he was self-supporting, working his way by teaching and doing other work. For a time he attended the River Falls Normal School. In 1896 he was graduated from the medical department of the University of Illinois. For one year he perfected his knowledge by practice with leading physicians in Winona, Arcadia and Fountain City, after which, in 1897, he located in Galesville, where he has since continued in practice. His standing in his profession is shown by the fact that he is local surgeon for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, but subject to calls outside of his immediate vicinity, also a member of the American Medical Association, the Wisconsin State Medical Society and the Seventh Congressional District Medical Society, as well as of the State Medical Council. He was the first secretary of the Trempealeau, Jackson and Buffalo Counties Medical Society. For many years he has done excellent work for local sanitation as a member of the Board of Health. A man of thorough education and wide reading himself, he has taken a deep interest in the training of the younger generation, and is doing active service on the Trempealeau County Board of Education, of which he was the first pi-esident. For fifteen years he has been president of the local Board of Education. In the Masonic order he is affiliated with the Blue Lodge and the Chapter; he is a member of the Beavers and the Modern Woodmen, and examming pnysician oi the Foresters and Mystic Workers. His financial holdings include business and residence propei'ty in Galesville, and stock in the Bank of Galesville. Dr. Jegi was married Nov. 23, 1898, to Alice Brown, born in Canada, daughter of Mathews and Mary Brown, who came to the United States when their daughter was a mere child, and located near Rochester, Minn., where both died of typhoid fever in a single week. Dr. and Mrs. Jegi have two children : Henry A. and Charlotte Mae.

Robert Grant, a retired farmer now living in Gale Township, Wisconsin, where he is well known and respected, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1845. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (Gibb) Grant, who were natives of the same locality. The father in early life was a coal miner. In 1851 he came to this country with his family, locating at Peach Orchard, Lawrence County, Ky., on the Big Sandy River. There he resided for three or four years at the end of which time he moved to Ohio. A year later he made another removal, this time to West Columbia, W. Va., where he spent six or eight months. He then came to Trempealeau County, locating on the farm where his son Robert now lives, and here he was engaged in agriculture until his death in 1869. He and his family were among the earliest settlers in this locaUty. The mother survived her husband 20 years, passing away in 1889.

Robert Grant was the third born in a family of four children. In his boyhood he attended the Grant school in the seventh district, which was named for the family, his attendance, however, being short. He resided with his parents until he was 21 j^ears old, at which time he went to Rock Island, 111., where he engaged in mining, being thus occupied, however, for but a short time, and at intervals spending the summers on the home farm. He thus continued until his marriage, at which time he bought a part of his present farm. Later he became full owner of the homestead and engaged in general farming, from time to time making necessary improvements, most of those now standing having been put up by him. About 1912 Mr. Grant turned over the farm to his son-in-law, but still resides on it. He is a stockholder in the Arctic Springs Creamery Company, the Farmers Exchange Elevator and the Independent Harvester Company of Piano, 111.

Nov. 3, 1868, Mr. Grant was married to Jane Dick, who was born in Scotland, daughter of William and Rosana (Neil) Dick, her parents coming to the United States in 1846. He and his wife have seven children : Thomas, who is a farmer, single, and resides with his parents; Rose Ann, widow of Louis Bornitz, residing in Winona, Minn., who has three children : Laura Marie, Robert LeRoy and Ai-villa May ; Ehzabeth Margaret, wife of Joseph Stellpflug ; William D. ; Mae Hazel, wife of William Byrne, a farmer, who has three children: Maud Eleanor, Edna Mae and Rose Bernice; Maud Eleanor, now deceased, who was the wife of Alexander Schwartzhoff of Gale Township, and William, who died in infancy.

William D. Grant of Gale Township was born at Decorah Prairie, Gale Township, April 4, 1876, son of Robert and Jane (Dick) Grant. He was educated in the Grant school on Decorah Prairie, and resided at home until his marriage in February, 1902, to Matilda Larson. She was born at Hardie's Creek Valley, Gale Township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Larson, her parents being natives of Norway, who were early settlers in Trempealeau County, Mr. Larson being a farmer. He died about 1902; his wife, Mrs. Grant's mother, is still living and resides at Hardie's Creek, of which place she is a well known and respected resident. Her husband also was well known and esteemed for his industry and good neighborly qualities. At the time of his marriage Mr. Grant rented the farm on w-hich he now lives, which contains 238 acres and which is a part of the old Grant estate and which he now owns. He carries on general farming and is doing a successful business. Mr. and Mrs. Grant have two children: William Guy, born Nov. 9, 1908, and Gladys Marie, born in 1910.

Peter J. Uhl, a retired farmer now residing in Galesville, where he is largely interested in several important industries, is a native son of the township, the date of his nativity being Nov. 28, 1864. His parents were Peter and Abbie Uhl, both born in Germany. Both also came to the United States before marriage, accompanying their respective parents. The Uhls first settled in Milwaukee, \Vis., but came to Trempealeau Conuty with the pioneers, and Mr. Uhl spent the rest of his life here, being engaged in agriculture. He served for some time on the school board and was a useful and industrious citizen, widely respected. His wife is now Uving in Galesville.

University. Reared on the home farm, on which he lived until his marriage, he acquired a good knowledge of agriculture. When 24 years of age he purchased a farm from his father, continuing to live on his parents' homestead for about two years longer. Oct. 9, 1890, he was married to Sophia Becker, who was born in La Crosse, Wis., daughter of Phillip and Sophia Becker. Her father was born in Germany in 1830 and her mother in Alsace, France, in 1843. Phillip Becker in early life was a carpenter and butcher. He came to the United States with his parents' family when 16 years old, locating in Washington County, Wisconsin. Later the family moved to La Crosse, where, after residing on a farm for some years, he engaged in carpenter work, afterward taking up his other trade of butcher for a short time. He then took a farm near Glasgow, Trempealeau County, and was engaged in agriculture there for a period of about 40 years, when he sold out and retired. His death took place 11 years after, in 1913. During his active career he held a number of local offices. He and his wife were the parents of six children, of whom Sophia was the eldest.

After his marriage Peter J. Uhl moved onto the farm in Gale township, which he had bought two years previously from his father, and which contained 320 acres. Here he lived until 1913, when he sold the property and moved to Galesville, where he has since lived retired from active work. As a farmer he was enterprising and successful, making money at the business, so that he is now well to do. He is one of the largest stockholders in the Galesville Realty & Improvement Company, a stockholder in the Farmers & Merchants Bank and in the Arctic Springs Creamery, and he also holds the maximum amount of stock permitted in the Farmers Elevator Company, the Farmers Co-operative Company and the Western Wisconsin Telephone Company. In politics he is a RepubUcan. He has never sought to be active in governmental affairs, but for some time rendered good service on the school board of Gale Township. He attends the Presbyterian church, although not a member. His fraternal affihations are with the order of Beavers, while his wife is an active member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. They are the parents of two children: Elsie Adelle and Forest Gladson.

Philip Uhl, a well known and respected resident of Galesville, where he is now living retired after an active career as an agriculturist, was born on the farm in Gale Township, which afterwards became his property, June 9, 1870. His parents were Peter and Abbie Uhl, further mention of whom may be found in the biography of Peter Uhl, elsewhere published in this volume. The subject of this sketch acquired the elements of knowledge in the district school of his neighborhood and afterward became a student of Gale University, now Gale College. In his youth he worked on the home farm, taking charge of it when 22 years old, and when 25 he became its owner. Later, however, he moved to another farm in Gale Township, on which he lived for five years, cultivating and improving it. He then sold it and returned to the old homestead, where he continued at farming until September, 1916, when he retired and took up his residence in Galesville, in order that his children might have better school advantages. Mr. Uhl still owns 480 acres of land, which it is his intention to rent out to others.

He is a stockholder in the creamery at Galesville, in the La Crosse Packing Company, the Farmers Exchange, the Independent Harvester Company of Piano, 111., and the Northwestern Telephone Company. In politics he is practically independent, though with Republican proclivities, and rendered good service for many years as a member of the Board of Education, serving in his uncle's stead when only 18 years of age ; he also served four years on the township board, of which for awhile he was chairman. Mr. Uhl was married, July 1, 1896, to Sadie Hoyt, who was born at Decorah Prairie, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Gordon) Hoyt. Her parents were natives of the state of New Hampshire, the father being a farmer. They came to Trempealeau County at an early date, Mr. Hoyt homesteading land on Decorah Prairie, where he was engaged in farming until his death in 1902. He served as township assessor for a number of years and also did good work as a member of the school board, taking a warm interest in the cause of education. His wife died Dec. 24, 1904. Of their six children Mrs. Uhl was the youngest. The home life of Mr. and Mrs. Uhl has been enlarged and brightened by the birth of four children : Allan Phihp, now a student at the State University at Madison ; Arthur Hoyt, who is in his fourth year at Galesville high school ; Anna Lucile, also attending the high school, and Isabelle Rose. Mr. Uhl is just completing a fine new residence, modern in every way.

Andres Knutson, an early settler, was born in Halingdahl, Norway, and was there reared. As a young man he married Astri Johnson, and the two decided to cast their future lot in America. Accordingly in 1860 they came to this county, and located in Ettrick Township, a mile from the present family home. He homesteaded a farm and successfully carried on general farming until his death June 7, 1891. His good wife survived him several years, passing away May 12, 1895. In the family there were seven children: Margit (deceased) ; Astri, the widow of K. K. Hagestad; Karine (deceased), Johanna (deceased), Knut of Ettrick Township, John A. of Ettrick, and Margit, now Mrs. S. S. Knutson of Ettrick Township.

John A. Knutson, town chairman and a prosperous farmer in section 17, Ettrick Township, was born in this township Oct. 19, 1872, sixth child of Andres and Astri (Johnson) Knutson. He acquired his education in the district school of Ettrick Township, and resided at home until he was 21 years of age, assisting his father and acquiring a knowledge of agriculture. At the time of his marriage, June 23, 1894, to Anna M. Hagestad, he bought his present farm, which contains 158 acres of excellent land. On this property he has made practically all the improvements, and his farm is now equipped with substantial modern buildings. Mr. Knutson has other financial interests aside from his farm, being a stockholder in the Ettrick Creamery Company, the Ettrick Telephone Company, the Farmers Exchange at Blair and the Ettrick & Northern Railroad. His wife, Mrs. Anna M. (Hagestad) Knutson, was born in Ettrick Township, this county, daughter of Ole and Martha (Gunderson) Hagestad, who were natives of Norway. Her father died when she was a babe one year old. Mr. and Mrs. Knutson have been the parents of eight children: Margaret Amanda, wife of Alfred Ekern; Omar, deceased; Alma Ovidia, deceased; Newman Sylvester and

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Ernest William, residing at home; Grunild Irene, who is deceased; Orrin Alexander, residing at home, and Lillian Marie, deceased. Mr. Knutson is affiliated by membership with the Yeomen and the Modern Woodmen of America. In politics he is an independent Republican. He has served on the township board a number of years and is its present chairman, rendering efficient service and supporting all practical measures for the betterment of the community in which he lives. He and his family are members of the United Lutheran Church.

Oscar Ystenes, who is engaged in general farming and stock raising in section 11 East, Ettrick Township, was born in Beaver Creek Valley, this township, July 31, 1886, son of Nels and Elizabeth (Instenes) Ystenes. The parents were natives of Hardanger, Norway, the father born Dec. 4, 1851, the mother, Aug. 16, 1861. The former came to the United States when a young man, settling on Beaver Creek, this county. He first found work driving a team for the Iver Pederson Company of Ettrick, but afterwards began farming where his son Oscar is now located, and which he made his home for many years, or until the fall of 1915, at which time he retired from active labor and took up his residence in the village of Hegg, where he is now living. His farm consisted of 120 acres of valuable land, which he had greatly improved and highly cultivated. He and his wife were the parents of six children: Emma, who resides on the farm with her brother; Clara, deceased; Oscar, the present proprietor of the farm; Selmar and Nicholia, both residents of this state, and Cornelius, who lives with his parents.

Oscar Ystenes in his boyhood acquired the elements of an English education in the school at Hegg. He was trained to agricultural work and for two summers worked away from home. In 1908 he began farming the homestead as its manager, and so continued until 1914, in which year he bought the property. The farm is well equipped with modern buildings and all necessary implements and machinery, and he is working it with profitable results. Mr. Ystenes is also a stockholder in the Ettrick Telephone Company. His religious affiliations are with the United Lutheran Church, while in politics he is independent.

Fred Warren Graves, secretary and manager of the Cooper & Graves Lumber Company, Trempealeau, dealers in lumber, building material, posts, wire fencing, feed, grain, flour and other supplies, is one of the progressive business men of the village, and has developed an important industry. He was born near Gi-anite Falls, Chippewa County, Minn., Sept. 13, 1873, son of Warren A. and Sarah (Metcalf ) Graves, now living in Trempealeau. He passed through the country schools and spent three years in the Granite Falls high school. As a young man he was variously employed. In 1893 he went to Salt Lake City, Utah, and was employed there for about two years by Nolton & Graves, paper hangers and decorators. Since 1895 he has lived continuously in Trempealeau Village. In the fall of that year he entered the employ of his father in a general store, and two years later was received into partnership, the firm name becoming W. A. Graves & Son. Selling his interest in this establishment in the fall of 1906 to E. L. Atwood, he purchased a warehouse in Trempealeau, and became a grain dealer.

buying, storing and shipping on a lai'ge scale. While thus engaged he was impressed with the opportunities for a good lumber yard, in combination with the grain business, so he organized the Cooper & Graves Lumber Company. This company was incorporated Feb. 18, 1907, with a capital of $25,000, and with W. E. Cooper as president, F. W. Graves as secretary and manager, Linnie U. Cooper as vice-president, and E. W. Graves as treasurer. This company absorbed the business of F. W. Graves at the time of organization, and that of William Merwin in May of the same year, and has since been without competition. Mr. Graves, in addition to his holdings in this concern, has a pleasant home on West Second street, which he bought in the spring of 1900, and renovated and remodeled it so that he was enabled to move in that fall. He is a stockholder in the Citizens State Bank. An enthusiastic booster, he is a thorough believer in the future of the village, and is always ready to do his share for every worthy project. His fraternal relations are with Modern Woodmen. He has been a member of the Congregational church since he was a youth of fifteen years. His wife and two children are also members of that church, his son having joined at the age of 14 years. Mr. Graves was married Sept. 1, 1898, to Edna May Utter, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Utter of Trempealeau Village. Mr. and Mrs. Graves have two children: Clyde Warren, born Sept. 7, 1899, and Elizabeth May, Jan. 28, 1904.

Tobias Olson, a resident of Galesville until his death, July 7, 1913, was engaged for a number of years in agricultural pursuits in Trempealeau County, and was a citizen well known and respected. He was born in Sondreland, Norway, March 7, 1836, son of Tosten and Marit Olson, who were natives of the same place. Coming to Coon Valley, Vernon County, Wis., with his family, Tosten Olson worked as a farm hand for a short time. He then moved to French Creek, Trempealeau County, and was engaged in farming there until his death. His wife also died on that farm. Their family numbered five children, of whom Tobias was the youngest. Tobias Olson attended school in Sondreland, Norway, until he was nine years old. He was then sent successively to Denmark and Germany to learn the languages and also the tailor's trade, at which he worked in Denmark about seven years. In 1861 he came to the United States with his parents. Remaining with them for a year subsequently, he then went to La Crosse, where he worked at tailoring, and also opened a general store, being engaged in business there for a number of years. Then selling out his business he moved to Frenchville, Gale Township, and engaged in the mercantile business for many years. He then rented his store and moved to La Crosse, where he remained one year, then returned to Gale Township, where he devoted the next 12 years of his life to agriculture. The rest of his life was spent retired in Galesville, his death, however, occurring at the Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, following an operation. He was a member of the Synod Lutheran Church. A Republican in politics, at various times he held local office and was postmaster for a number of terms in Frenchville. July 21, 1894, Tobias Olson was married to Nettie Linnerud, who was born at French Creek, Wis., daughter of Andrew and Gunnild (Nilson) Linnerud. Her parents were born in Sondreland, Norway, the mother Sept. 3, 1825.

Andrew Linnerud, who was a farmer, came to Coon Valley, Wis., with Mr. Olson's father in 1861, and worked for others on farms for about a year. He then purchased land on French Creek and was there engaged in agriculture till three years before his death, when his health became impaired. He died at Frenchville Oct. 30, 1903. His wife, who survived him, died at the home of her son, John, Dec. 8, 1915. Their daughter Nettie, who was born July 20, 1864, was the fourth born of six children. Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Olson had one child, Oscar Albert, who was born in Frenchville, Wis., Jan. 21, 1896. He graduated from the Frenchville grammar school, and from the Galesville high school in the class of 1915 and is now attending the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. Olson has recently sold the home farm and has a comfortable modern home in Galesville.

Andrew P. Ofsdahl, who is now living practically retired in the village of Ettrick, after a successful career as an agriculturist, was born in French Creek Valley, Ettrick Township, Trempealeau County, Wis., Aug. 2, 1870. His parents, Peter 0. and Martha (Nelsestuen) Ofsdahl, were both natives of Norway. In 1858 Peter 0. Ofsdahl came to the United States, a single man, and located at Westby, Vernon County, Wis., where he found employment. Being an ambitious man, he was not satisfied to work long for others, but after awhile made his way to Trempealeau County, where he bought land and became a farmer. The Civil War coming on, he enlisted as a private in Company B, in 1861, and went to the front to fight in defense of the American Union. Receiving a gunshot wound at the battle of Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862, he was confined for some time to the Nashville hospital and was subsequently discharged on account of physical disability at Louisville, Ky., April 4, 1863. He thereupon returned to Trempealeau County and resumed residence on his farm in Ettrick Township, which he set to work to cultivate and improve, and where, after a long and successful career as a farmer, he died Oct. 10, 1906. His marriage to Martha Nelsestuen took place in Trempealeau County, but after living a few years together she died when her son Andrew P. was but eight weeks old. Their family numbered in all seven children. Andrew P. Ofsdahl, after attending school in Ettrick Township, became a student at Galesville University, now known as Gale College, and still later attended the La Crosse Business College. At the age of 19 he began farming independently on French Creek, buying a farm there which he still owns, consisting of 100 acres, which was purchased from his uncle. Later he increased its size by buying 60 additional acres. At a subsequent period he began specializing in Holstein cattle, in which industry he is still engaged and in which he has been very successful, having bred many fine animals. His arduous labors terminated in 1913, when he gave up the hard work of the farm and took up his residence in the village. He is treasurer of the Ettrick Scandinavian Fire Insurance Company, a stockholder in the Ettrick Creamery, to which he devotes much of his time, also in the Ettrick & Northern Railroad and in the Ettrick Lumber Company, besides being a director in the Bank of Ettrick. He is also secretary of the creamery company, having held that position nearly ten years, and is serving in his third year as trustee of the County Asylum at Whitehall, besides having served five years as chairman of the township board. In politics he is a Republican, his religious affiliations being with the Lutheran church. Mr. Ofsdahl was married in 1889 to Laura Larson, who was born in French Creek Valley, daughter of Lars Dafinsrud and Bertha (Johnson) Dafinsrud. Mrs. Ofsdahl's father died before she was born and her mother four years later, so that she has no recollection even of her mother. She was educated in the district schools of Trempealeau County. Mr. and Mrs. Ofsdahl have five children: Loraine, who resides at Fessenden, N. D., where he holds the position of cashier in a business house ; Blanche Mabel, employed by the Pederson Mercantile Company of Ettrick; Arthur L., Agnes L. and Esther Magdalena.

John Oppengaard, proprietor of a blacksmith and repair shop, and also a dealer in plows in Ettrick Village, is, like so many of the enterprising citizens of this part of Trempealeau County, a native of Norway, his birth having taken place in Fauberg, in the northern part of that country, May 14, 1877. His parents were Christ Johnson and Carrie Amundson Johnson, who were born in Biri, Norway, the father being a farmer and blacksmith. They died in their native land, Christ Johnson in 1910 and his wife in 1886. John Oppengaard was the younger of two children born to his parents. He attended school in Norway and afterwards served an apprenticeship to the blacksmith's trade at Lillehammer, being thus occupied for four years. Subsequently until 1901 he worked as a journeyman in Christiania, and then, desirous of advancing his fortunes, took passage for the United States, coming direct to Galesville. Here he found employment in the blacksmith shop of Sever Johnson, for whom he worked until the fall of the same year. The next three winters were spent in Ettrick, where he followed his trade. Having now saved some money, he went back to Norway, where he was married, Aug. 7, 1904, to Anneta Christenson, who was born. in Lier, Norway, daughter of Christ Gulickson and Gunild Anderson, both natives of Lier, now deceased. Her father was a sailor many years and also for some time a watchman on a railroad bridge. He died in 1893 and his wife in 1905. In the latter year Mr. Oppengaard returned to America with his wife. On arriving here he engaged in business in Ettrick for one year as blacksmith, after which he established himself at his present location. His shop is 24 by 50 feet in ground dimensions and is well equipped with a stock of gas engines, trip hammers and various kinds of machinery, being adapted to repair work of all kinds. He also engages in horseshoeing and sells the Gale plow, having built up a good trade in the various departments of his business. In 1906 he purchased a lot in Ettrick, on which in the following year he erected his present residence, a good, substantial building, and in addition to this he owns other property in the village. The Ettrick & Northern Railroad also numbers him among its stockholders. He is a member of the board of directors of the Norwegian school at Ettrick, and in politics is a Republican. He and his wife are the parents of two children: Kalbyjirn and Carta Amelia Josephina. The family are members of the Lutheran church, while Mr. Oppengaard's lodge affiliations are with the Order of Beavers.

Warren A. Graves, a highly respected citizen of Trempealeau, now living retired, was born at Walpole, N. H., Oct. 16, 1841, son of Aaron M. and

Abigail (Sanderson) Graves. The parents, who were natives and farmers of New Hampshire, are both now deceased. Warren A. acquired his education in the "httle red schoolhouse" in the State of his birth, and there grew to manhood, remaining on the farm until 20 years of age. On starting out in hfe for himself he accepted a position as attendant at the Concord, N. H., Insane Asylum, and was thus occupied for two years. He then went to Boston, Mass., and was there employed in the New England Glass Factory. He also delivered express in Brookline, a suburb of Boston, driving from Boston. In 1864 he returned to New Hampshire and accepted a position as superintendent of the West Mooreland Poor Farm, at West Mooreland, N. H. In 1866 he migrated west to Trempealeau County, Wis., and for one year was engaged in farming in Dodge Township. He then removed to Winona County, Minn., and purchased a farm in Wiscoy Township. Four years later he sold that farm and removed to Chippewa County, Minn., taking a government homestead of 160 acres, which he cultivated and developed, erecting buildings, and becoming one of the leading farmers of the county. He served as county commissioner of Chippewa County for three years and for a long time did the assessing of the unorganized townships of the county, being appointed to do this work by the county commissioners. After his township (Stoneham) was organized, he became chairman of the town board and also held other offices. From 1882 until 1894 he lived in Granite Falls and was salesman for agricultural implements. In 1894 he moved with his family to Trempealeau Village and purchased a store building, putting in a line of general merchandise, with J. C. Utter as an equal partner, the firm name being Utter & Graves. In 1895 Mr. Graves purchased the Utter interest and conducted the business alone for one year. His next partner was his son, Fred W., who purchased a half interest, and the firm became W. A. Graves & Son. This partnership continued for seven years, when Fred W. sold out his interests to E. L. Atwood and the firm became Graves & Atwood, which it remained until 1913. The Atwood interest was then purchased by C. H. Growt and for one year the firm was Graves & Growt. In January, 1914, Mr. Graves sold out and the stock was removed to the Trempealeau Mercantile's building, of which Mr. Growt is manager. Mr. Graves then retired and later disposed of his building. On coming to Trempealeau he purchased his present home, where he has since continued to Uve.

Mr. Graves served as a member of the board of education in Granite Falls and is now a member of the Trempealeau Village Council. Mr. Graves was married at East Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 20, 1864, to Sarah Metcalf, who was born Sept. 9, 1843, who in all their married life has proved a faithful wife and loving mother. To them have been born five children: Lester H., Idella, Fred W., Mabel and Cora. Lester H., born Jan. 3, 1868, and died at Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 21, 1895. Idella, born Dec. 19, 1870, who for eight years taught in the high school at Trempealeau, subsequently graduated from the Chicago Dental College, and is now a dentist at Cleveland, Ohio, where she has been located for the past seven years, and in her work stands in high repute. Fred W. was born Sept. 13, 1873. Mabel, bom Dec. 11, 1874, is now Mrs. Fred C. Ford, of Trempealeau, was before her marriage for eight years a proficient teacher. She has six children: Lester, a student at the State University at Madison ; Ruth, Lyle and Lynn (twins), Fred C, Jr., and Charles. Cora, born Nov. 23, 1883, was graduated from the Trempealeau High School and the Winona State Normal School, subsequently entered the State School for Deaf and Dumb at Milwaukee, from which she was graduated, and was retained there to teach for three years. She married Wallace Hannaman, then principal of the Durkee School at Kenosha. He later accepted a position at the State University at Madison, and there Cora died in June, 1914, leaving no children, Mr. Graves is deacon in the Congregational church at Trempealeau and chairman of its board of trustees. He is a stockholder in the Citizens' State Bank, also president of the Trempealeau Cemetery Association, and a member of Trempealeau Lodge, No. 117, A. F. & A. M. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graves are members of the Congregational church, of which Mrs. Graves is a member of the Ways and Means Society. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graves are interested in church work and are liberal supporters to that benevolent cause.

Frank A. Kellman, who is conducting at Galesville one of the most complete hardware stores in Trempealeau County, and also carrying on a good business in plumbing, gas fitting and the installation of heating apparatus, was born at Barras, Sweden, April 24, 1869, son of John and Anna C. Kellman. His parents came to the United States with their family in the year of his birth, settling in Galesville, Wis., where they are still living, the father having been engaged in the jewelry business for many years. Frank

A. attended school in Galesville when a boy. At the age of 17 he entered the hardware store of Aaron Oribbs, in this village, where he learned the tinner's trade and the hardware business in general, and continued with this employer for about eight years. He then engaged in the hardware business for himself, opening a store in the building now occupied by the Galesville postoffice. After remaining at that location for seven years, he moved to the corner on which the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank now stands. There he carried on business for ten years, by the end of which time his trade had so increased that he had to find more commodious quarters, and so moved into his present building. Here he occupies two floors, 40 by 60 feet, but owing to the continued growth of his business is so crowded that he has hardly any room for display. He carries a large stock of shelf and heavy hardware, occupying the space from floor to ceiling, and also has a number of outside warehouses. In his plumbing, gas fitting and heating department he employs several highly skilled workmen. Mr. Kellman has also been secretary of the Davis Mill Company since its organization, and is a director in the Bank of Galesville and in the Western Wisconsin Telephone Company. Mr. Kelhnan was married in October, 1892, to Lizzie Belle Thompson, who was boTn in Trempealeau County, Wis., daughter of William

B. and Allie (Atwood) Thompson, who are both now deceased. Her father, who was born in the State of New York and was engaged in farming and stock raising most of his life, was also a stockholder in the Bank of Galesville. For many years he was a large land owner in the county and also had extensive property interests in Galesville, being one of the most prominent cicizens of the village. Mr. and Mrs. Kellman have three children: Vilas A., who is associated with his father in business; Forest T. and Norris J., residing at home.

J. Alfred Kellman, who for many years has been established in the jewelry business in Galesville, and is one of the leading citizens of the village, was born in & A'eden, Oct. 16, 1865, son of John and Anna C. Kellman. The father was born in Sweden, April 24, 1831, and learned the jeweler's trade. Coming to th 'Jnited States in 1869, he settled in Trempealeau County the same year, . a. ting a jewelry store in Trempealeau, where he remained for four year\ He then established himself in the same business in Galesville, of whici place he has since been a resident. Although now advanced in years, he is still hale and hearty, as, also, is Mrs. Kellman, who has reached the advanced age of 83 years. They were the parents of four children : Ch irles A., John A., Frank A. and Solomon L. (deceased) .

J. Alfred Kellman was educated in the Galesville graded school and at Gale College. He learned the jewelry business from his father, with whom he has Leen associated since he was 15 years old, and who, it may be said, was the fir *-. jeweler in Galesville. For a place of the size of Galesville he has a remarkably well-stocked store and does a good business in watch cleaning and repairing. He has also been manager and treasurer of the Galesville Improvement Company since its organization in 1892. A Republican in politics, he has served on the village board for a number of years, has been town and village treasurer and is at present serving as assessor of Galesville. He owns both business and residence property in Galesville. Fraternally he u connected with the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of Ar-ierica. Mr. Kellman was married in June, 1897, to Julia Ziegler, daughter of John and Barbara (Raichel) Ziegler, both she and her parents being natives of Germany. The Ziegler family came to the United States many years ago, locating immediately in Galesville, Wis., where Mr. Ziegler followed his trade of blacksmith and machinist. Some time after coming here he went to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he remained for a year, after which he returned to Galesville. About 1896 he retired and moved to La Crosse, \,here he and his wife subsequently died. Mr. and Mrs. J. Alfred Kellman are the parents of two children: Arleen Thelma and John Morton, who reside with their parents.

George Rail, one of the leading business men of Galesville, Wis., where "he is engaged in manufacturing, also dealing in automobiles, was born in Dettingen, Wuriemberg, Germany, Oct. 10, 1849. His parents, George and Sophia (Kuehlbrei) Rail, were also born in Germany, the father in Dettingen and the mother in Bissingen. They came to the United States in 1852, locating in Erie County, N. Y. After residing there for five years, during which time Mr. Rail worked for others, they came to Trempealeau County, Wis., and settled in Gale Township. There, in the spring of 1857, he engaged in farming, and was thus occupied until 1895, when he retired and moved to Galesville, where he died in 1901. He had long survived his wife, who passed away in 1874.

George Rail, the younger, began his school attendance in New York State, and continued it after coming to Trempealeau County in District No.

7. He resided on the homestead, assisting his father until about 1880, when he engaged in farming for himself on the home place. In 1895 he came to Galesville and founded the George Rail Manufacturing Company, building his present mill, and engaging in planing and general woodwork manufacture, adding a feed mill to his other enterprises in 1897. His two sons, William A. and Louis A., have been associated with him from the beginning. In 1910 he took up the automobile business and at present is handling the Studebaker car only. Mr. Rail was married May 26, 1872, to Katherine Frasch, who was born in Bissingen, Germany, Jan. 22, 1858. He and his wife have four children : William A., Sophia Barbara, George M. and Louis A. William A., who was born Dec. 1, 1872, is associated in business with his father. He married Lena Spors, and has four children: Glenn W., Gladys M., Edson G. and Gerald L. Sophia Barbara, born Dec. 15, 1873, is residing at home. George M., born Feb. 24, 1876, also resides at home. Louis A., born Dec. 22, 1883, is associated with his father in business. He married Anna Kienzle, of Galesville, and has two children: Kathryn L. and Lloyd L. The family are members of the German Lutheran church. John Grover, owner of the old Grover homestead in section 26, Trempealeau Township, but now living practically retired in Trempealeau Village, was born on the Grover farm, Dec. 23, 1867, a son of Archelaus and Esther E. (Brandenburg) Grover. He was educated in the district school, which he attended during the winters only, after he was 11 or 12 years old, his services at other times being needed on the farm. When he was 15 his school days were ended and he gave his whole time to assisting his father. About two years later, the father having retired in 1885, he entered into a partnership with his brother, S. D. Grover, and they operated the farm together for two years and a half. The partnership was then dissolved, and for two years and a half more John lived on the homestead as a bachelor. Sept. 10, 1890, he married Anna Irvine, daughter of B. A. and Hannah (Ballis) Irvine, of Stillwater, Minn. Mr. Grover continued to carry on farming operations until March, 1914, at which time he took up his residence in the village. In 1901 he engaged in the breeding and selling of registered Shorthorn cattle, shipping them to many States and as far west as Montana. This business is now taken care of by his two sons, Harry and Albert, who live on the homestead. On this farm is the largest apple-bearing orchard in Trempealeau County, containing 17 acres and 1,800 trees. Mr. Grover is one of the directors of the Galesville Elevator Exchange, and has been a stockholder in it since its organization in 1909. In politics he is a Republican, and though he has held no county offices, he has served on the school board of District No. 3, Trempealeau Township, and was one of the township supervisors one year. He and his wife have been the parents of eight children: Harry Irvine, Amy Maria, Myrtle Evelyn. Albert, Howard A., Ehzabeth E., Ethel and Gertrude, whose record in brief is as follows: Harry Irvine, born Nov. 9, 1891, and now residing on the old Grover farm, married Flora Larson, daughter of Hans Larson, of Galesville, Wis., the marriage taking place March 15, 1914. He has one child, Wayne Merle, now 19 months old. Amy Maria, born June 16, 1893, is unmarried and resides at home. Myrtle Evelyn, born July 7, 1895, is unmarried and for three years has been engaged in teaching country schools. Albert, born March 24, 1897, who works in partnership with his brother Harry, is unmarried. Howard Anderson, born Sept. 27, 1899, resides at home and is attending high school. Elizabeth Esther, born Nov. 10, 1902, died on the old homestead, Sept. 15, 1904. Ethel, born April 10, 1904, is attending school. Gertrude, born July 3, 1906, also attends school.

Lincoln S. Keith, a well-known and respected citizen, residing on the outskirts of Galesville, where he is engaged in cattle and horse raising, and who has also been closely connected with the educational interests of the county, was born in Winslow, Me., Oct. 29, 1860, son of Richard H. and Jane D. (Hiscock) Keith. His parents were natives of the same place, the father born March 1, 1820, the mother March 8, 1826. The former, who was a carpenter by trade, in 1863 enlisted in the Third Maine Battery of Artillery and fought for the Union until the close of the Civil War. Although never wounded, he suffered from illness, which caused blindness of one eye. On being mustered out he returned to his native State, where he resided until 1891, when he and his wife went to the Pacific coast, locating at Puyallup, near Seattle, Wash., where they resided until Mr. Keith's death, Nov. 12, 1897. His wife died April 26, 1900.

Lincoln S. Keith was the seventh-born in a family of nine children. In his youth he attended school in Waterville, Me., and in Fairfield, that State, becoming a proficient teacher. When 20 years old he came West, almost directly to Trempealeau County, and in the following year, 1882, became principal of the schools at Osseo, this county, beginning his duties in the spring and continuing them for the two following years. For one year subsequently he was school principal at Independence, later occupying the same position six years at Whitehall, si.K years at Galesville and one year at Blair. By this time he had become well known and had made so good a record that he was elected county superintendent of schools and held that office for six years and a half. In 1893 Mr. Keith purchased 90 acres of land just outside the city limits of Galesville, where he is now engaged in breeding thoroughbred Jersey cattle and high-grade coach horses. On account of an injury he is not able to do heavy farm work, but for some years has held the position of rural mail carrier. Aug. 16, 1887, Mr. Keith was united in marriage with Cora A. Cain, who was born in Clinton, Me., daughter of Moses R. and Ruth L. (Richardson) Cain, both natives of the same town, and the father a farmer by occupation. Her parents remained in the East and are now both deceased. Mrs. Keith, herself, has also passed away, her death occurring Jan. 21, 1916. She had been the mother of four children: Winifred Maud, Ruth Alice, Helen L. and Donald C. Winifred Maud, who was graduated from the University of Wisconsin, had charge of vocational training in the Normal School at Aberdeen, S. D., holding that position for two years. She is now instructor of methods at La Crosse Normal School. Ruth Alice, who was graduated from the Valparaiso University in music, and in science and letters from the Wisconsin University, and was formerly assistant supervisor in the city schools of Madison, and supervisor at DeForest, is now engaged during the summer months in Chatauqua circuit work for the University of Wisconsin, and is also superintendent of music in the La Crosse city schools. Helen M., who graduated from the Galesville High School, is now a student in the La Crosse Normal School. Donald C. is a student in the Galesville High School and resides at home. Mr. Keith is independent in politics, but has always taken an interest in good local government. His fraternal society affiliations are with the Beavers and the Modern Woodmen of America.

Philip G. Kribs, who is engaged in farming and dairying on a good 80-acre farm in section 15, Trempealeau Township, was born in Elgin, 111., Dec. 1, 1859. His parents were Paul and Sarah (Van Buren) Kribs, the father a native of Guelph, Canada, and the mother of Pennsylvania. They were married in Guelph, and went from Canada to Elgin, 111., at an early day, residing in the latter place until 1865, when they came to Trempealeau County, Wis., locating on what is now the Theodore Schmidt farm in section 3-W, Trempealeau Township. This was an 80-acre tract of partially improved land, with a log house and barn. By additional purchases Mr. Kribs enlarged the farm to 160 acres, 40 acres of his new purchase lying across the road east. Here Paul Kribs resided until his death, December 3, 1877, his wife surviving him and living with her son Philip, who carried on the farm. Their children were: David, Ludwig, Mary, Jane, Aaron, Henry, Sarah, Paul, Philip G. and one that died in infancy. Those now living in addition to the subject of this sketch are: Ludwig, who resides in Alta, Canada; Paul, living in Aberdeen, S. D. ; Sarah, who resides at Grants Pass, Ore., and Mary, residing in Medford, Ore. Philip G. Kribs acljuired his education in the district school, which he attended until the age of 16 years, and then spent two winters at the La Cross Business University and one winter at Gale College, Galesville, Wis. Dec. 4, 1884, he was married at the home of his bride's parents, by the Rev. J. Irwin Smith, a Presbyterian minister, to Ella, daughter of Wil?iam J. and Eliza Suttie, of Caledonia Township, Trempealeau County, and after marriage took his wife to his father's old home in section 3, Trempealeau Township. He was at that time working his father's farm, on which he lived until March, 1886. He then changed his occupation by going into the grocery business in Galesville, Wis., and was thus occupied until March, 1888. He then sold out in Galesville and went into the same business in Midway, La Crosse County, Wis., and while there was appointed postmaster. Remaining in Midway until the spring of 1890, he then made up his mind to go back to farming, and accordingly purchased 80 acres of improved land in section 15, Trempealeau Township, which constitutes his home farm. On it, however, he made a number of improvements. The original buildings were poor, but in 1904 he remodeled the house, which is now a good two-story frame dwelling of eight rooms. He has also erected a number of other buildings, including a new frame barn, a granary, milk house, corn crib, poultry house and a garage. As a farmer and dairyman he is doing a profitable business, having a herd of graded cows and a good sty of Poland-China hogs, together with a sufficient number of horses for the farm work and a good equipment of tools and machinery. He and his wife have four children: Grace S., Harry W., Paul W. and Mary E. Grace S., who was born in Galesville, Wis., April 21, 1887 is the wife of George Sagen, assistant cashier of the Merchants' Bank at Galesville, Wis. Harry W., born at Midway, Wis., July 10, 1889, is unmarried and resides at home with his father. He owns 40 acres in section 15 and 40 acres in section 22, improved land, which he farms in connection with the home place. Paul W., born in Trempealeau Township Feb. 12, 1892, is unmarried and lives on the home farm. Mary E., born in Trempealeau Township Oct. 19, 1902, lives at home and is attending the Galesville High School. In politics Mr. Kribs is a Democrat, but is not active politically beyond casting his vote. Since 1897 he has been a member of Liberty Peak Camp, No. 2813, M. W. A., having passed all the chairs. He and his wife and daughter Grace are affiliated with the Centerville Methodist Episcopal church.

Ludwig 0. Goplin. Among the farmers of Gale Township who are recognized as successful men in their branch of industry is the subject of this sketch, whose farm of 220 acres is situated in sections 3, 14, 23 and 24, town 23 north, range 7 west. Here Mr. Goplin was born Jan. 27, 1883, son of Glaus E. and Mathia (Benrud) Goplin, the homestead having been in the family since the time of the grandfather, who settled on it in 1869. Olaus E. Goplin, who was born in Norway in 1861, purchased 80 acres of the farm and lived on it many years, dying in December, 1901. He added to his land until the farm comprised 220 acres. His wife, also a native of Norway, survived him about a year and four months, passing away in April, 1903. Ludwig O. Gophn worked on the old home farm for his parents from his boyhood until his father's death, and afterwards for his mother until she, too, died. He then rented the farm from the heirs for five years, buying it in April, 1915. Here he is carrying on general farming and dairying, keeping graded Durham and Holstein cattle, of which he has 35 head, milking 20. The residence on the farm is a good two-story and basement fi'ame house of 10 rooms. A man of progressive nature, in 1902 Mr. Goplin built a round barn, 64 feet in diameter, and 26 feet to the eaves, and in 1915 he erected a stave silo, 14 by 34 feet. He is a stockholder in the Pigeon Grain and Stock Company and also in the Whitehall Hospital. Since 1913 he has served as treasurer of the school board. His religious affiliations are with the United Norwegian Lutheran church, of Pigeon Falls, of which he is a member, and of which his father was secretary from the time of its organization until his death. Dec. 10, 1910, Mr. Goplin was united in marriage with Ruth Mortenson, of Whitehall, Wis., who was born in Pigeon Township, this county, Sept. 15, 1887. Her father, Hans H. Mortenson, who was born near Hammerfest, Norway, Sept. 15, 1836, is now residing in Whitehall. Her mother was born in Norway, Jan. 11, 1847, and is now living in Whitehall. Mr. and Mrs. Goplin have two children: Margaret Alverne, born Oct. 15, 1911, and Obert Harvey, born Oct. 27, 1913.

Sigvald N. Hegge, cashier of the People's State Bank, of Whitehall, has had an important part in the upbuilding of that institution, and is one of the energetic young men of the village. A native of this county, and descended from a pioneer family, he had considerable experience in business before assuming the duties of his present position, and his well-merited success is built upon a firm foundation. He was born in Pigeon Township,

May 18, 1887, the son of Nels F. and Lena (Nelson) Hegge, and there grew to manhood, receiving his early education in the district school of his neighborhood, and in the graded schools of Whitehall. In 1905 he graduated from the Wisconsin Business University at La Crosse, and soon thereafter became interested in the lumber business. Entering the employ of the St. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Co., he first took charge of their lumber yard at Hatton, N. D., and so thoroughly demonstrated his ability there, that he was employed for the next few years in opening and establishing yards at various points in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Sept. 29, 1913, he returned to his native county to become assistant cashier of the People's State Bank, of Whitehall. Jan. 1, 1914, he was promoted to his present position. Fraternally Mr. Hegge is a former secretarj' of the local Masonic lodge, and past Noble Grand of the local Odd Fellows' lodge. He is also connected with other clubs and organizations. Mr. Hegge was married Dec. 29, 1915, to Emelia Bensen, of Whitehall, who was born in that village Aug. 13, 1888, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Frederickson) Bensen, the former of whom is a mail carrier and the latter of whom died in 1911. Before her marriage, Mrs. Hegge was a teacher in the kindergarten department of the Whitehall public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Hegge have one child, Harriet Elizabeth, born Oct. 8, 1916.

Nels F. Hegge, a pioneer, from whom is named Hegge Valley, in Pigeon Township, was born at Biri, Norway, came to America as a young man, lived in La Crosse for a while, came to Trempealeau County in 1872, lived in Pigeon Township until 1900, and then moved to Whitehall, where he died in 1912 at the age of 73 years. His widow, Lena Nelson, still makes her home in that village. She and her husband have been actively affiliated with the United Norwegian Lutheran church. Mr. Hegge was a strong Democrat in politics and had considerable influence in local affairs.

David R. Dissmore, well known to the inhabitants of Pigeon Township as proprietor of the old Dissmore homestead, consisting of 200 acres in section 8, was born in Viroqua, Wis., Sept. 16, 1863, son of George P. and Mary E. (Rogers) Dissmore. His father was one of the well-known and respected citizens of the township, of which he was a resident for many years. Born in Marblehead, Mass., in 1835, George P. Dissmore, while still a young man, emigrated to the great Northwest. He was married in Mauston, Juneau County, Wis., in 1859, to Mary E. Rogers, who was born in 1841, and for some time he resided in Vernon County, coming to Trempealeau County in 1863. In the spring of the following year he homesteaded the farm on which his son David now resides, and here he made his home until 1895. As a minister affiliated with the Baptist denomination, he served the church at Whitehall for several years, and also preached three years in Polk County and two years in Barron County. He died at Whitehall in 1908, his wife passing away in 1914 at Whitehall. They were the parents of a family numbering 14 children, of whom four are now deceased. The record of the living is as follows : Mary, wife of Forest Van Sickle, a retired farmer of Ryder, N. D. ; Lyvenia, wife of James Maloney, a farmer of Hale Township, Trempealeau County; David R., of Pigeon Township; Jessie, wife of Archie Wood, a contractor of Whitehall ; Sarah, now Mrs. Ole

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Knosberg, her husband being a farmer and gardener of Barron, Wis. ; Emma, wife of Louis Dowd, a farmer rf Weston, Ore. ; Martha, wife of Gotlieb Nogossek, a farmer of Hale Township, this county ; George, who is farming in Oregon; Ruth, now Mrs. Fred Wallace, of Osceola, Wis., and Rheuamy, wife of Oscar J. Olson, of Saginaw, Ore.

David R. Dissmore was reared on his parents' farm in section 8, Pigeon Township, and in the year 1900 became its manager. It became his property by purchase in 1914 and as owner he is continuing the work of improvement which he began as manager. Besides general farming, he is a considerable producer of honey, keeping 130 colonies of Italian bees. In these enterprises he has achieved success and now takes rank among the prosperous citizens of his township. He was married. May 18, 1892, to Alice Breed, of old Whitehall, daughter of Calvin and Anna (Crane) Breed, her parents being now residents of Whitehall. He and his wife are the parents of eight children : Elbert, Clinton, Sidney, Reuben, Lily, Florence, George and Lulu. The family are affiliated religiously with the Baptist church.

Andrew K. Skumlien, who in former days was an active and successful farmer of Pigeon Township, was born in Vardal, Norway, in 1833. Coming to the United States in 1876, at the age of 43 years, he settled in Trempealeau County, Wis., working the first summer on the farm of Olaus Knutson in Moe Couley. He then bought 160 acres of land in section 28, it being the southwest quarter of town 23 noi'th, range 7 west. Pigeon Township, the locality being known as Fuller Cooley. This farm was purchased from the estate of Peter Anderson, who homesteaded it. Here Andrew K. Skumlien spent the rest of his life, which lasted but ten years longer, his death taking place June 6, 1886. He was an industrious man, working hard to improve his property, and was 'well liked and respected by his neighbors. He was married in his native land, in 1860, to Anna Olson, who was born in Norway, Dec. 24, 1830, and who now lives with her children on the old homestead. There were eight children in their family : Ole C, who owns the old farm in company with his brother Anton ; Anton, above mentioned ; Mary, who married Ludwig Thompson, a farmer, of Saskatchewan, Canada; Carl, a farmer of Pigeon Township ; Anna, who is the wife of L. C. Olson, who was a farmer in section 34, Pigeon Township; Maren, wife of Albert Kaas, a farmer of Jackson County, Wis. ; TiUie, wife of Bent Myren, a farmer of Pigeon Township, and one that died in infancy.

Ole C. Skumlien, who, with his brother Anton, owns and operates the old Skumlien farm in section 28, Pigeon Township, was born in Vardahl, Norway, July 25, 1861, son of Andrew K. and Anna (Olson) Skumfien. After residing in his native land until he was 14 years of age, in 1875 he accompanied his grandparents, Knute and Anna (Thorson) Skumlien, to the United States, they taking up their residence on the farm of Olaus Knutson, a relation, who lived in Moe Couley, Pigeon Township. There the grandparents spent the rest of their lives. Andrew K. Skumlien came to the county in 1876 and worked that summer on Mr. Knutson's farm, the family being thus united. He soon, however, purchased a farm of his own, consisting of 160 acres in section 28, Pigeon Township, the exact location being defined as the southwest quarter of town 23 north, range 7 west, and here he resided until his death, June 6, 1886. Ole C. Skumlien was reared on his father's farm and trained to agricultural pursuits, which he has since followed on the old homestead, he and his brother Anton buying it in 1899. Since it came into their possession they have made a number of improvements on it, including the erection of new buildings. In 1903 they built a barn, 34 by 64 by 18 feet, with an 8-foot basement, cement floors and running water, and lighted by acetylene lights. A house was built in 1912, and is a cement block building 32 by 38 feet, two stories and basement, and containing 10 rooms. It is installed with hot water heat, acetylene lights, hot and cold running water, bath and toilet, and is a fine and attractive residence. Mr. Skumlien has served as township supervisor six years and as school clerk 15 years. He is also a stockholder in the Pigeon Grain and Stock Company, the People's State Bank at Whitehall and the Whitehall Hospital. April 6, 1901, Mr. Skumlien was united in marriage with Clara Larson, of Fitch Cooley, where she was born Jan. 6, 1884. Her parents were Anton and Gertrude (Blegen) Larson, who have resided in Fitch Cooley since 1875, the former being now 75 and the latter 67 years old. They came to America from Norway, the mother in 1877, the father in 1866, and were manned in this country, he locating first in Coon Valley, Vernon County, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Ole C. Skumlien are the parents of seven children, born as follows : George Arthur, March 20, 1903 ; Oscar Clarence, Sept. 10, 1905; Laura Amanda, Jan. 29, 1907; Carl Albert, Nov. 11, 1908; Agnes Mabel, April 14, 1911; Inga Thealine, April 18, 1913, and Jennie Matilda, March 9, 1915. Mr. Skumlien and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.

Anton Void, D. D. S., of Whitehall, Wis., was born in Hale Township, Trempealeau County, Wis., Feb. 20, 1879, son of John J. and Martha (Anderson) Void. The father, born in Norway, came to America in 1872 and settled in Trempealeau County, where he followed farming and blacksmithing for some years, was a merchant in Whitehall, but is now retired. His wife is also living, both of them having reached the age of 70 years. Anton Void was graduated from the Whitehall High School in 1899. He then applied himself to the study of dentistry and was graduated from the Chicago College of Dental Surgery in 1902. July 1 the same year he located in Whitehall, where he has fine offices in the Model Building. Since beginning his professional labors here he has built up a good practice and gained a reputation for skilled dentistry which extends throughout the northern part of the county. As a citizen interested in good local government, he has served on the village board for three years, supporting the' cause of progress and efficiency. He retains his membership in the college fraternity of Psi Omega, has advanced in the Masonic order as far as the Commandery, being a Knight Templar, and belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America. Dr. Void was married, Feb. 4, 1909, to Verne F. Ingalls, of Whitehall, whose father, John M. Ingalls, who came to Trempealeau County in 1856, is a farmer and agent for the Standard Oil Company. Mrs. Ingalls was in maidenhood Carrie Gage. Dr. and Mrs. Void have had three children, the second-born of whom died at birth. The others, Evangeline

Axel K. Olsen, M. D., of Ettrick, Wis., was born in Stavanger, Norway, Sept. 16, 1865, son of Peter and Bertha Elisabeth (Olsen) Olsen. The father, who was a ship carpenter, died of yellow fever in South America, in 1873, his wife dying in Norway a few years later. He came to the United States in 1886, at the age of 21 years. He attended the high school and college in Norway and in the year 1885 he passed the examen artium (B. A.) at the University of Christiania, Norway. He went to Vermilion, S. D., where he became a student at the State University, taking his degree of Master of Arts in the Class of 1890. He commenced his medical studies at Northwestern Medical College, in Chicago, 1892-93, attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1893-94, passed the Illinois State Board examination in 1895. In the winter of 1895-96 Dr. Olsen was interne in the Lutheran Hospital at Chicago, and in the following summer began practice in Westby, taking charge of the practice of Dr. J. Schreiner. In the fall he returned to Chicago and entered Rush Medical College, where he took his degree in medicine in 1897. He now located in Baldwin, Wis., but after three months there came to Ettrick, where there was then no physician, and here he has since resided, having built up a good practice in the village and the surrounding territory. His neat and commodious residence in Ettrick was erected by him in 1915. At the present time he holds the position of health officer. Dr. Olsen was first married in the fall of 1897 to Sarah Brager, who was born in Norway, in which country her father gained his living as a timber expert. He died there and his widow came to the United States, locating in Blanchardville, where she subsequently died. Mrs. Sarah Olson was killed in a runaway accident in 1899, leaving one child, Esther, who died at the age of Syears. May29, 1901, the Doctor married Miss Inger Brager, who was a sister of his first wife, and was also born in Norway, being about 10 years of age when she came to America. The children of this second marriage are three in number: Axel K., Jr., Erna 'Brager and Borge Halyard. Dr. Olsen is a member of the County, State and American Medical Associations. He attends the Lutheran church. He is a well-known and popular citizen, and with his family moves in the best society in this part of the county.

Anton P. Brohelden, who is engaged in farming 160 acres of land in sections 24-25, Ettrick Township, with prosperous results, was born in Sunderland, Norway, Oct. 25, 1871, son of Andrew Peterson and Bertha Svenson, his wife, both natives of the same district, and neither of whom ever came to America. Anton P. emigrated to this country in 1892 and after arriving in Trempealeau County, found employment with Christ Brenengen, of Abraham's Cooley, for whom he worked two years, afterwards working two years for Chris Skunberg and later for others. About 1899 he bought his present farm, which is a good piece of agricultural property and where he is carrying on general fai'ming' successfully, being also a stockholder in the Ettrick Creamery. Mr. Brohelden was married at French Creek, in 1899, to Anna Brenengen, who was born in Norway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nils Brenengen, her family being one well known in this part of the county. He and his wife have four children : Sanf ord Amandus, Esther Alvena, Bernice Lenora and Stella Lillian. The family are members of the Lutheran church.