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THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
LANIX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
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L Ourliss-Ledge.
THE HISTORY
OF
RENVILLE COUNTY MINNESOTA
COMPILED BY FRANKLYN CURTISS-WEDGE
Member of the Minnesota Historical Society, editor of the Histories of Winona, Wright, Fillmore, Freeborn, Mower, Dakota, Rice, Steele and Goodhue Counties, Minnesota.
ASSISTED BY
A LARGE CORPS OF LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS UNDER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF HON. DARWIN S. HALL, HON. DAVID BENSON and COL. CHARLES H. IIOPKINS,
Renville County Pioneer Association Committee.
ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO H. C. COOPER JR. & CO. 1916
TO MEWY PUBLIC LIBRARY
ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN r DATIONS R 19 :5 L
APPROVAL
At a meeting of the Pioneer Association of Renville County, held at Hector, in June, 1915. the undersigned were appointed. by that body, to aid and to assist the publishers of a HISTORY OF RENVILLE COUNTY, then in the course of preparation, to see that authentie history was written, that important events were not overlooked, that the traditions of early Renville county be as fully recorded as possible-in fact, to do any and all things within its power to the end that the history should be fully in keeping with the glorious and heroic deeds by which the county has attained its present prominence and prosperity, as well as to see that the volumes be bound in a substantial manner, guaran. teeing their lasting qualities and comparing favorably with the bindings of other historical publications, and well-bound books generally.
This labor the "Old Settlers' Committee" has performed, we believe, to the best of its ability, though it has been at times decidedly stremons. We have, to quite an extent, supervised, directed and assisted in the work; we have followed closely the gathering of the information and the laborious duty of selection and verification: we have read most of the manuscript and proofs of the entire work; we believe that it will be a valuable work of reference, one with which the subscribers will be pleased, and one that their children will thank them for, as the work becomes more valuable in years to come.
Messrs. H. C. Cooper Jr. & Co., publishers of the HISTORY OF RENVILLE COUNTY, and their editor, Franklyn Curtiss- Wedge. have cheerfully taken up our suggestions and acted favor- ably in almost every instance.
This committee thought a lighter quality of paper would be better than that used in other histories issued by this company, and this committee selected the paper upon which the books are printed. The volumes are therefore thinner, but contain the same matter, less bulky and easier to handle.
This work was to have been completed nearly a year ago. At the request of this committee the time was extended and very much matter of historical interest secured and inchided in the work, making it more valuable in every way. We believe that few county histories have been gotten out with as much care as this HISTORY OF RENVILLE COUNTY.
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APPROVAL
The business end of the publication seems to be conducted in a straightforward way, the county has been canvassed in a gentle- manly manner by polite and courteous people.
To all the people of the county, especially to the old settlers, the patrons, and all seekers after historieal information, we heartily recommend these volumes and urge their earnest and studions perusal.
DARWIN S. HALL, DAVID BENSON, CHARLES H. HOPKINS,
April 18, 1916.
Committee.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER XXIX.
BANKS AND BANKING.
PAGE
Pioneer Financial Institutions- Past and Present Banks- Story of the Foundation Upon Which the Financial Stability of the County Is Established-History, Officers and Official Statements-Biography . 675
CHAPTER XXX.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Ilis Ethics and Ideals-The Pioneer Physician-His Devotion and Courage-Men Who Have Practiced in Renville County-Present Physicians-Camp Release District Medical Society-Prepared With the Assistance of Dr. F. 1. Puffer. M.D. 723
CHAPTER XXXI.
RURAL SCHOOLS.
Indian Instruction-The Minnesota System- Pioneer Ednca- tion in Renville County-First Districts-Growth of System in County-The Present Schools-Some Model School Districts-Prepared With the Assistance of Amalia M. Bengtson. 743
CHAPTER XXXII.
SWINE INDUSTRY IN RENVILLE COUNTY.
Pioneer Breeders and Their Experiences-The Four Great Outbreaks of Cholera in Renville County-Swine Breed- ers' Association Organized at Bird Island to Fill a Vital Need-Scarcity of Sermm-Government Cooperation Se- cured-Swine Census-Government Veterinarians Arrive and Begin Work-Their Success -- Results and Advice -- Prepared by Ralph Loomis with the Cooperation of II. W. Leindecker and the Renville County Swine Breeders' Association . 761
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER XXXHI.
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
PAGE Advantages-Climate-Drainage-Rotation of Crops-Live Stock - Educational Work -County Agent -Farm Bureau -Shipping Associations-Crops -Government Report-Assessment Statistics-Early Drawbacks-By William E. Morris. 782
CHAPTER XXXIV.
DAIRYING AND CREAMERIES.
Story of the Growth of the Industry in Renville County- Present Importance of Dairying-Present and Former Creamery Companies. $08
CHAPTER XXXV.
GOOD ROADS.
Trophies Won-Grading and Ditching -- Mileage-Expenses -Levies-Increase in Importance-State Roads-Inter- state Routes-Advantages-By William A. Sehummers. . 821
CHAPTER XXXVI.
CITIES AND VILLAGES.
Inception, Growth and Modern Progress of the Business Cen- ters of Renville County-Renville the Only City-Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, Danube- Fairfax-Franklin- Hector-Murton-Olivia- Sacred Heart 825
CHAPTER XXXVII.
EXPERIENCES DURING OUTBREAK.
Stories Related by Eye-Witnesses -- William Wichman's Nar- rative-Mrs. Mary E. Schmidt's Story-Experiences of Charles Lammers- German Settlement Wiped Ont-Es- rape of Mrs. Patrick Hayden-Tale of Kern Horan-At Birch Cooley-On the Sacred Heart-Brown's Family Captured 916
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW.
PAGE Pioneers and Later Comers Whose Industry Has Helped to Build up the County-Early Experiences in an Unsettled Country-Leaders in Urban and Rural Life-Family His- tories of Well-Known Men-Amusing Stories of the Fron- tier Days 93:
CHAPTER XXXIX.
BENCH AND BAR.
Early Judicial Affiliation-Territorial Judges-District Judges -Early Courts-Murder Cases-Appeals from the Dis- triet Court-The Bar-Present and Former Attorneys- Admissions to the Bar-Biography-Written by James McBride George, LL.B. 1239
CHAPTER XL.
RENVILLE COUNTY CHURCHES.
First Services Held in County-The Church the First Con- sideration of the Pioneers-Leading Denominations- Story of the Organization, Growth, Pastors and Work of Leading Churches-Told by Clergymen and Laymen . . 1256
CHAPTER XLŁ
TOWNSHIP HISTORIES.
Story of the Settlement and Growth of Renville County Town- ships-Location-Boundaries-First Settlers-Early Tax Lists-Thrilling Incidents-Reminiscences-Stories Told by Early Pioneers .1290
CHAPTER XLIL
PIONEER ASSOCIATION.
Formation of the Kenville County Pioneer Association-Suc- ressive Meetings-Officers-Compiled From the Associa- tion's Records-Edited by Darwin S. Ilall . .. .. 1339
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER XLIII.
MONUMENTS AND MARKERS.
PAGE
Birch Cooley Monument-Birch Cooley Tablets-Redwood Ferry Momument-Faithful Indians' Monument-C'ap- tain Marsh Monument-Friendly Chippewas Monument- Fort Ridgely Monuments-Muller Monument-Hender- son Monument-Earl Moment-Schwandt Monument -Renville County Martyrs. 1342
CHAPTER XLIV.
STORIES OF OLDEN DAYS.
Experiences of Darwin S. Hall-First Lawsuit in Renville County-Story of Rogues' Island Told by David Benson -Story of Werner Baesch Told by Nels O. Berge-Fort Ridgely Drum Corps, by Charles II. Hopkins-Early Pol- ities, by J. M. Bowler-Naming of Olivia. 1350
CHAPTER XLV.
PIONEER DEVELOPMENT.
Nels O. Berge. a Pioneer, Tells the Story of the Progress of the County, with Particular Reference to the Pioneers of the Southeastern Townships-Looking Over the Land -Derision to Settle in Camp-The Colony Arrives- Names of the Pioneers-Early Discomforts-Storms- Stores and Mills -Thrilling Ineidents - Wonderful . . Changes-Retrospection 1359
CHAPTER XLVI.
NEWSPAPERS.
Importance of the Press-First Paper in County-Present Papers-Discontinued Papers-Story of the Week-by- Week Chronicles of the County-Edited by James R. Landy 1368
INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
Aarnes, Halvor C ... 1069
Adams, Ralph C., M. D. 729
Branniek, Michael J .. 1054
Agre, Haagen O. 1043
Breitkreutz, Ferdinand Il. 1005
Agro, Karenus O .. 1041
Brevig, Paul (, 1049
Ahrenholz, Lubbert 679
Briese, Albert G .. 710
Ahrens, Henry 1199
Albrecht, Panl
1232
Bryngelson, Olof and John 951
Bnethe, William 966
Burghart, William II. 1015
Anderson, Andrew H.
1191
Anderson, Bryngel
951
Anderson, Carl .
1031
Carlson, Carl 1202
Carlson, Lawrence M 1255
Carrothers, David 1201
Carver, Albert E. 689
Chelin, Pere N. 1228
Cheney, John 1100
Cheney, William Il. 964
Chisholm, Joseph 1122
Christianson, G. T. 1246
Chroup, Charles W 1114
Clay, Edward M., M. D. 736
Cole, Herman B., M. D .. 731
Comstock, Edson 1115
Corey. A. D .. 1098
Bade, Frederick A 1062
Baesch, Werner 1356
Baker, Harold
1246
Baker, James B.
1254
Bakke, John 1175
Bakke, Nels Johnson
1174
Bakker, John W.
1059
Dale, J. IL. 691
Dale, Ole 1223
Daly, Richard T. 124%
Becker, Herman
961
Dalzell, John A. 1255
Bennett, A. A .. 691
Davis, Edward IL. 1108
Benson, Benjamin F 1141
Deason, Ole
1206
Benson, David 1139
Deason, Paul
1205
Berg, Hans 1004
Dennstedt, John E.
962
Berg, Hendrick
1038
Diekmeier, Rudolph.
1127
Berg, Paul G .. 1051
Bergan, Gunerius 0 1209
948
Doeken, Ole HI.
1014
Berge, Ole E ..
947
Dodge, Eugene I.
975
Berger, Berger S. 1069
1201
Donahue, John W.
Dosseth, Peter Olson. 1019
Dowling, M. J ... 697
Dreyer, Henry 1115
Dreyer, William Louis 1119
Dustrud, Peter P. 1104
Dustrud, Sibon P'. 1103
Dusterhoff, Stephen 1052
Boemmels, Gustav A.
949
Borstad, Andrew
1079
Borstad, Gunder 1075
Bowler, Burton H. 1246
Ederer, John 1121
Bowler. J M.
1091
Eichmiller, George S.
651
ix
D'Arms, Harry Lee, M. D. 732
Dahlgren, Andrew 1186
Dahlgren, Nels 1228
Dale, Charles F. 1224
Dale, H. J. 690
Barnard, L. D .. 1248
Beckman, Henry 69%
999
Anderson, Oscar
1196
Anderson, Swante W
701
Arntzen, Arnt
1224
Ashley, William J
1149
Buscho, Charles (' 1105
Anderson, C'arl O. 1197
Anderson, Elias I. 1002
Anderson, Gustav A. 1075
Anderson, Hendrick 1192
Anderson, John W. 1221
Anderson, Joseph
1077
Anderson, Julius O.
Anderson, Ole
Allen, Oscar A. 1254
Ames, Daniel 1206
Branick, Joseph 1051
Bergh, Rev. J. E. Bergman, Solomon
980
Berry, George M.
108S
Bever, August - 993
Bingenheimer, Phillip
953
Binger, l'eter
1000
Birk, Berge
1015
Bjorn, Peter
1056
Dirman, J. M .. 1246
Doeken, Engebret H .. 1070
Berge, Nels O.
Dodge, Ralph K. 974
Dusterhoff, William 31. 1053
Dworshak, Michael 1099
Brown, Martin D .. 949
INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
Eliason, Hendrick 1034
Hanson, Julius 1225
Eliason, Hilmer
1035
Ilanson, Lewis 1364
Eliason, Olaf HI.
1208
Hanson, Simon
950
Ellingboe, A. T.
1047
Hanson, Rev. Thomas 1258
Elstad, Hans H. 944
Ilaubrich. Anton
1133
Enestvedt, Engebret G. 1160
Enestvedt, Theodore
1162
Haug, Johannes
1075
Ileaney, Henry
1111
Enestvedt, Ole O., Jr.
1156
Heaney, Michael
1110
Engen, Simon ( 1030
Heaney, Owen
1214
Erickson, Andrew Il.
1036
Ileaney, William J
1214
Erickson, Hendrick
1037
Heilig. Charles A ..
123%
Erickson, Otto
711
Heimann, Charles W 704
Erickson, Paul
1028
Ericson, Eric
1198
Heins, Charles A
687
Ileins, Peter W.
686
Ileins, Warren H
960
Fallon, William
1992
Ferguson, James B., M. D.
735
Field, Hans
1024
HIerring, Daniel
954
Fiss, William A. 710
1095
Hewerdine, Thomas S.
10$9
Foster, Robert M.
1236
Hinrichs, Folkert
1057
Foster. Thomas I.
1236
Hoffman, Harry M .. 1102
Francis, L. T .. 739
1025
Holden, Michael
1073
Freeman, John McD
1251
Fugleskjel, Ole .
1197
Fullerton, James C
934
Gaffney. Edmund F. 997
Gaffney, James 996
Gage, George F
1251
Galle. Fred P ..
1129
Gardner, Peter L.
1117
Gens, 104%
Gens, John II. 1049
George, and Allied Families 936
Gerardy, Peter
1220
Jacobson, Knute 1159
Jepson, Hans 100%
Jewell, William Harvey tisti
Johnson, Andres 1030
John-on, August O. 1217
Jolinson, Charles G.
Johnson, Edwin S .. 957
Johnson, Frederick O. 1190
Johnson, Harry E. 11×1
Johnson, John F. 1130
Johnson, Mathias 1167
Johnson, Ole 1190
Johnson, William 11-1
Gummert, Carl F.
972
Johnson, William A 1060
Gundersen, Erik S
1209
Gunderson, Hans
992
Gunderson. Peter
1207
Haagenson, Arne 1055
Kaiser, Adolph 1007
laan, l'eter F.
1215
Kane. Charles L.
1247
Haru, Heury
952
Keaveny, Peter
1129
Hagen, Frank
1019
Kelly, Edward M.
1079
Haley, Deunis 972
Kelly, Thomas J
1014
Jammerstrand. F. L., M. D. 740
Kelsey, Henry
1199
Hamre, Tosten Olson 1155
Kemp, William E
974
Hmmmmm, A. U ..
1247
Kenning, Charles 995
Hanson, Christopher
1226
Kienholz, Joseph 1136
Hanson, Hans
975
Kirwan, Patrick II .. 114%
llanson, Hans Thoroson
979
Kittilsland, Peder (). 1165
943
Holtan, Anton M ..
Homeier, Henry W.
Ilopkins, Charles H. 934
Hopkins, Frank H. 1252
Huff, James I ..
1999
Hugger. Nicholas I.
1061
Hurley, ,James 961
Hurley, Jamies
1011
Jacobs, Julius L. 123>
Jacobson, Johannes 11S>
Giore, Rev. Nils 1267
Gilbert, Charles H. 1116
1246
Goelz, Frank 1114
Gold. Frank O .. 1146
Holie. Halvor H.
1040
Golie, Herman M.
1041
Greenslit. John F. 10-3
Greenslit, Stephen
10\1
Grellong, Louis J.
112%
Griffith, William D
10%5
Gronnerud. Hans 1201
Jungers, Michael 1012
Jungers. William
1011
1
Fagerlie, Peter 1034
Helgeson. Thor
Hendrickson, Ole 1029
llenton, Robert B., Jr.
1120
Herring. Melvin L. 955
logan, Thomas P 1116
Frederickson, Martin
Evenson, Christian 1004
Evert, Charles H.
979
Ilaug. Haakon 1023
Enestvedt, Ole O., Sr
1152
HIeinerke, John A. F 965
Heinecke, Julius 964
Foster, Morris B.
Holmberg, Nathaniel J.
Giltner. H. C
Kaeybein, Theo 99]
x1
INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
Knaresboro, Michael S. 1053
Morse, Lewis E .. 1083
Knudson, Cornelius ( ..
991
Muelhausen, Angust 970
Kodet, Wencel
1113
Murphy, Michael 1124
Kodet, Wencel 1113
Murray, Frank 1253
Koldorn, John 1055
Koshnick, Carl
1230
Myra, Jorgen P' 1184
Kravik, Ole
1163
Myra, Peder J
Nelson, Einar 1071
Kromer, John
1229
Nelson, Einar E. 1072
Kronlokken, Carl A ..
1135
Nelson, Nels E. 1072
Kronlokken, Peter P.
1134
Nelson, Ole 1184
Krueger, William H.
1057
Knester, John W. 1100
Nollermoe, Frantz G .. 693
Kuester, Richard H ..
1099
Kuester, John
1099
Kuglin, Fred W
Kurts, Christ
1105
Noble, Raymond E.
I13%
Lahti, Charles 990
Lahti, Peter 990
( 'Connor, Edward 6.4
Landy, James R. 1233
998
Larkin, Joseph II.
999
O'Connor, James 1144
Larson, Michael
1178
O'Connor, Timothy 713
Lee, Gunder J ..
1210
('Connor, William 713
Leindecker, Ilenry W
1213
O'Neill, James 1013
Lindeman, August
J105
O"Neill, Patrick 1013
Lindeman, Ernest F
1106
() 'Shea, Dennis
Lindeman, Herman
956
Odegaard, Olaf A. 1035
Lindeman, Lewis J
1107
Lindquist, Elias M.
1176
Listerud, Ilans C.
1198
Olin, Andrew ... 702
Loock, Wilhelm
955
Olson, Frank R.
1097
Loock. William A
956
Olson, Gilbert
046
Lorenz, John F.
971
Olson, Thomas
1065
McBroom, Ephriam 1046
MeCartan, Daniel J ..
1128
MeCorquodale, Alex. R.
1210
Me Ewen, B ( 109%
McGowan, William W 1247
MeKibben, Harry E., M. D. 732
Palmer, L. L. J001
Passer, Adolph A., A. B., M. D. 714
Patten, Jerome P'. 1047
Paulson, Edward 1029
Mahowald, Andrew F 1126
Manderfield, Frank H. 100%
Pederson, Peter H.
1124
Mangerud, Gustav P. 1066
Penhall, Fletcher W., M. D. 733
Mangerud, Poter M. 1066
Peterson, Henry A .. 1074
Pirsch, Leo R., D. D. S. 9,1
Manthei, llerman F
1143
Ploof, Philip V. 1237
Martinson, Peter
1066
Pomije, Rev. Henry D. 1282
Matson, Charles N
1249
Matzdorf, Louis A.
957
Power. James 1022
Matzdorf, William .T. 9.7%
Pregler. George J. 1102
Megquier, George H.
1247
Mehlhouse, George
969
Mehlhouse, John
967
Mehlhouse, Justus
970
Quinn, George 972
Melsness, Gunerius
1017
Melsness, Ole ( .. 1173
Melsnoss, Peder ( .. 1174
Mesker, George Il., M. D. 7:4
Middleton, Daniel
1120
Reick, William 1155
Mielke, Herman W
Reid, William A. 1235
Miller, Ernest J.
100%
Reineke, Charles
Miller, Samuel R.
1249
Robinson, Thomas L. B. 066
Morris, William E 1152 Rognlie, Rev. F. 11. 1262
1155
Oppegaard, Ole Hendreckson. 1184
Orth, Charles H.
1115
Orth, Fred W. 69%
Osmundson, Knute 1159
McPhail, Samuel 1247
Mahler, Dedrich
963
Mahler, Louis P. 943
Pederson, Henry B .. 1125
Poore, Newton G. 1201
Presinger, Joseph W. 738
Puffer, Frank L., M. D.
Mehlhouse, William
Quist, Hurby L 1235
Ramsland, Ole T .. 1193
Rauenhorst, Henry T 1021
Ranenhorst, Theodore 1021
Mutta, Halvor 1173
Kringsberg, Olof
1075
Kromer, Jacob
1229
Nelson, Ole H 1072
Nellermoe, Theodore A 1038
Neuenburg, Henry H. 1044
Nobbs, Ernest W. 1237
Nordby, Martin
('Brien, Patrick 1131
Larkin, John, Sr.
O'Connor, James, Sr. 1112
Odegaard. Steven ( 1036
Die, Iver 1030
Oppegaard, Enoch ( ..
Mangseth, Hans Il. 945
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INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
Romo, F. Lornts 1219
Skalbeck, Herman O. 1032
Romo, John
1220
Skalbeck, Ole 1031
Rondahl, David
1001
Skange, John J. 1179
Rubey, Herbert F. 1236
Skeggeby, Ole P .. 1032
Rude, Knute T
1203
Skrukrud, Anton O .. 1058
Skrukrud, Mathias T. 1150
Skrukrud, Ole 1059
Skrukrud, Torger O. 1179
Smith, A. D. 994
Smith, John 1093
Smith, Samuel H. 1126
Sorenson, Gunder 1064
Sparstad, Ole C .. 1186
Summerfield, August 1064 Sunde, Oliver T. 960
Sveiven, Ole O. 1204
Swendby, John 950
Swift, P. 11.
1200
Sanger, Anthony 1137
Sanger, Michael 1135
Schafer, Charles F. 1000
Schafer, Fred A.
1212
Schafer, Gustav A
994
Schafer, Henry I
1211
Schaffer, John
997
Scheffler, Julius
1103
Thang, Emil
Tolamler, Andrew 1172
Torbenson, Henry L.
652
Schmidt, Frederick W
1101
Torbenson, Ole
1024
Schmidt, Mrs. Mary E. S 920
1020
Schneider, William A. 1016
Schoregge, J. J., and W. F. 1248
Schramm, Julins W.
Schroeder, Albert E ..
700
Schroeder, Ferdinand A
Schroeder, Otto E .. 1061
1955
Schumacher, Ernst
1067
Schumacher, Peter
1087
Westby, Otto J. 1215
Wever, Frank
1018
White, William C ..
1947
Sensdeby, Hans H. S
1167
Serbus, Frank M.
1109
Serbus, Henry P. 1010
Serkland, Siver M
679
Shaller, Frederick
1195
Shanahan, Louis (.
052
Williams, D. D ..
1247
Sheggeby. Carl Sivert
1032
Sherin, Michael E.
1206
Wohlman, Leopoldl.
993
Sherwood. Herbert C.
1234
Wordes, John G. 959
Wordes, John W.
Yunker, Herman 1227
Zasko, Herman 1062
Zimmer, John 997
Zinne, Louis 946
Zumwinkle, Frank E. 1094
Zumwinkle, George E. 1094
Zumwinkle, Herman 1092
Zumwinkle, Henry O .. 1002
1256 Zumwinkle, William ( 1095
Stuart, Robert K.
Wallner, E. ( 1373
Weaver, Gilbert 8. 1065
Weichselbamm, Joseph 12:11
Weichselbaum, Mathias 12:2
Woin, Ilans C. 1136
Schummers, William A. 1090
Sell, Emil F. 708
Whitney, Charles J.
1150
Whitney, Oscar L.
1151
Wichman, William
716
Wigland, Andrew Anderson
1026
Wilson, Erven J. 1177
Shoberg, Ole
113%
Shoemaker, Francis.
1009
Shoemaker, Francis M .. 1010
Siegfried, Martin
112>
Stabeck, Henry N 1145
1063
Stange, Henry J.
1 163
Stark, Herman C.
717
Stensvad, Ole A .. 67%
Strom, Andrew 976
Strom, William B. 976
1163
Russell, J. F ..
1247
Rice, August W
1217
Rice, John A.
121>
Rich, James 11.
951
Richardson, Alex J
1012
Rieke, August V 1247
Rieke, Adamı. 935
Ristvedt, Thore H. and Hans H. 1096
Sagnes, Hans Il .. 1167
Sagnes, Hans H., Jr. 1170
1171
Sagnes, John 11 ..
Swoboda, Wencel 1112
Sylvester, Fairfield E .. 716
Tillisch, William H. 1076
Timms, Henry
1086
Tisdell, Edward 1117
Tersteeg, Barnard 1 1110
Schlueter, John 1001
Schmidt, Franz W 1101
Schmoll, Joseph
Turner, John
1023
Trochlil, Lloyd 1112
Vader, Leo Claude 957
Schumacher, C. Edward.
Wohlman, Fred W.
904
Stange, John
Rudi, Lars L.
INDEX TO PORTRAITS
Agre, II. O. and Family 1043
Ahrenholz, L., and Family. 679
Ahrens, Henry
.
1197
Anderson, Bryngel, and family
951
Anderson, Carl
1031
Anderson, E. Il.
1002
Anderson, S. W.
701
Ashley, Wm. J .. 1149
Bakke, John, and family 1175
Bakke, Mr. and Mrs. Nels. 1174
Barnard, L. D.
1248
Bennett, A. A 691
Benson, B. F .. 1141
Benson, Mr. and Mrs. David. 1139
Berge, N. O., and family
949
Bergh, Rev. J. E .. 1197
Bingenheimer, P., and family .. 983
Binger, Peter, and family 1000
Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. .. 1091
Brevig, P. C., and family. 1049
Buethe, Mr. and Mrs. Wm 966
Carrothers, David 1197
Cheney, John 1100
Chroup, Charles W., and family. 1114
Dahlgren, A. A
1186
Dale, II. J.
690
Dale, J. H. 691
Daly, R. T. 1248
Deason, Mr. and Mrs. Ole. .. 1205
Dennstadt, John E., and family 962 Donahue, J. W., Prairie Home. 1080
Dosseth, P. O., and family. 1019
Dowling, M. J .. . 697
Dreyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry. 1118
Dreyer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L .. 1118
Dustrud, P. P., and family. 1104
Eiehmiller, G. S. 651
Eliason, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick 1208
Eliason, Hilmar Il. 1035 Eliason, O. Il., and family 1208 Enestvedt, E. G., and family ... 1160
Enestvedt, Mr. and Mrs. O. O., Sr. 1152
Enestvedt, O. O., and family . 1153
Enestvedt, Sr., Mrs. O. O., and children 1134
Enestvedt, T., and family 1162 Erickson, A. H., and family 1036 Ericson, Eric 1197
Evenson, C. A., and family
1004
Evert, C. II., and family 979
First Sale of Hogs
762
Foster, Mr. and Mrs. M. B.
1094
Fugleskjel, Ole
1197
Gaffney, E. F., and family. 997
Gage, Geo. F .. 1251
Gerardy, Mr. and Mrs. Peter .. 1220
Gold, Mr. and Mrs. F. O .. 1146
Greenslit. S. 1 .. 10SI
Gronnerud, Hans
1197
Gummert, C. F., and family 972
Haan, Peter 1215
Hanson, Rev. Thomas.
1258
Haubrich, Anton, and family ..
1133
Haug, Haakon, and family.
1023
Heaney, Mr. and Mrs. Henry .. Heaney, W. .... 1214
Heikka, Charles 1305
964
lleinecke, Mr. and Mrs. Julius.
Eleins, C. A.
687
Hleins, Mr. and Mrs. P. W.
686
Helgeson, Thor and family.
933
Herring, M. L., and family
955
Hopkins, Chas. H ..
934
Holmberg, N. J ..
943
Huff, Mr. and Mrs. J. I.
1229
Hussoek, Mr. and Mrs. August. 983
Jacobson, Johannes and family 1188 Jewell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Il ... 989 Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. G .... 985
Kelly, T. J., and family 1014
Kelsey, Henry
1197
Kirwan, P'. Il. 1148
Kittelsland, l'. O., and family. 1165
Kodet, Wencel, and family .... 1113
Koldorn, Mr. and Mrs. John ... 1055
Landy, J. R., and family 1233
Larkin, Mr. and Mrs. John, Sr.
998
Leindecker, II. W.
1213
Listerud, Hans C .. 1197
Mc Broom, Mr. and Mrs, Ephraim 1046 Manthei, Mr. and Mrs. Herman. 1183 Matson, Chas. N .. 1249 Mehlhouse, Geo., and family ... 969 Mehlhouse, John, and family. . 967
Mehlhouse, Justus, and family .. 970
Melsness, Gunerius, and family. 1017 Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar. ... 1151 Murray, Frank. 1253
Mutta, Mr. and Mrs. Halvor ... 1167
Nellermoe, F. G., and family. .. 693 Nellermoc, Mr. and Mrs. T. A .. 1038 Nelson Bros. ' Garage. 1072 Nelson, O. E. and E. E. 1072
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O'Connor, Mrs. Elizabeth 1142
O'Connor, Edward GS4
O'Connor, James 1144
O'Connor, Timothy 714 Skalbeck, Mr. and Mrs. II. O ... 1032 Skeggeby, Mr. and Mrs. O. P ... 1032
O'Connor, Wm. 713
Olin, Andrew J .. 703
Oppegaard, Enoch O. 1185
Paulson, Edward, and family 1029
Poore, Newton G .. 1197
Puffer, F. L., M. D. 728
Rognlie, Rev. and Mrs. P. Il .. 1262
Sagnes, Il. II .. 1167
Sagnes, J. H., and family. 1171
Schlueter, John, and family 1001
Schmidt, Mrs. M. E. S .. 921
Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. F. A .. . 707
Schumacher, Ernest, and family 1067
Schumacher, Mr. and Mrs. Peter 1057
Sell, Mr. and Mrs. Emil F .. 709
Sheggeby, Carl, and family 1033
Shoemaker, Francis Cabin . .. 1009
Shoemaker, F. M., and family. 1010
Shoemaker's Farm, F. M .... 1010
Sorenson, Gunder, and family .. 1064
Stabeck, H. N. 1145
State Bank, Buffalo Lake 694
Strom, W. B .. 976
Sveiven, Mr. and Mrs. O. ( .. 1205
Swift, P. H .. 1197
Torbenson, Ole, and family.
1024
Wedge, F. Curtiss. Frontispiece
Wever, Frank, and family. .. 1018
Wichman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm ... 717
1320 Wieler, August, and family. . .
Wilson, E. J., and family 1177
Wohlman, Mr. and Mrs. F. W .. 993
Wohlman, Mr. and Mrs. Leopold 993
Wordes, J. G., and family. 959
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CHAPTER XXIX.
BANKS AND BANKING.
Pioneer Financial Institutions-Past and Present Banks-Story of the Foundation Upon Which the Financial Stability of the County Is Established-History, Officers and Official State- ments-Biography.
The first effort of the pioneer was to secure his location and to there ereet a habitation. The question of livelihood was one of immediate importance, and no sooner was the pioneer and his family provided with a place in which to live, however poor or temporary, than he began to break the ground for erops. But even in the most primitive community, money is a vital need. The money lenders followed fast in the footsteps of the pioneer. Before long it became apparent that there must be some sort of an institution of financial exchange. Private banks were usually established as an adjunct of some other business by lawyers, real estate agents, grain dealers and others. Some continued for a few years only, but others gradually assumed the importance of national or state institutions. This, to a large extent, is true of the early history of Renville county. Today the county is on a sound financial basis, and the prosperity of the community is shown by the financial statements of the various banks which handle the money of the people at large. The county now has eighteen banks-three of these national banks, and fifteen state banks.
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