History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 75

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1264

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Gisle J. Kyllingstad, manager of the Goodhne County Abstract Company, Red Wing. has seen life in three continents-Africa, Europe and North America. He is one of the very few people now living in the United States who was born in Africa, his natal place having been at the mission station in Esechowe. Zululand, where he first saw the light of day June. 13, 1870. His, parents. John L. and Anne M. (Hansen) Kyllingstad. were natives of Norway. They went to South Africa as missionaries in 1863. and pursued their labors of love and faith in that country until 1879. They then returned to Norway, and in 1881 came to America, John L. Kyllingstad having received an appointment as a professor in the Red Wing Seminary. After a year's service there he again resumed his work as teacher and preacher, until 1890, when failing health caused him to retire. He died at Red Wing August 7. 1890. and his widow now makes her home with her son, Gisle J. Gisle J. received his early education at the mission station in Zululand, and in Norway, also attend- ing the Red Wing public schools. In 1888 he graduated from the Red Wing Seminary, then engaged in bookkeeping until 1902. Subsequently, for four years, he engaged in the retail coal business in this city, and in 1906 sold out and accepted his present position. Mr. Kyllingstad is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran church. He also affili- ates with the Red Men. He is unmarried. Of his two brothers and one sister, Bertha N. lives in Red Wing, John A. M. at Lexington, Miss., and Peter A. at Minneapolis.

J. G. Derickson, retired farmer, living at 1324 Walnut street. Red Wing, was born in Cecil county, Maryland, November 12.

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1848, son of John P. and Catherine (Miller) Derickson, natives of Delaware, who afterward moved to Hartford county, Mary- land, where the father carried on farming until his death. The mother is still living in that county, at the age of eighty-four years. J. G. received his education in the public schools, and remained on the farm with his father until reaching his majority, at which time he went to Kansas and took up land in Sedgwick county, where he farmed until coming to Red Wing in 1883. He purchased 165 acres and carried on farming and dairying

until his retirement in 1901. He was married in 1874 to Lizzie Arthur, of York county. Pennsylvania, daughter of Nicholas Arthur, of that county. To this union have been born three children. Olive is the wife of George Gove, engineer on the Great Western railroad. Harry F. condnets the home farm, and in connection with this manages a milk depot in Red Wing. where he handles dairy products and sells ice cream, confec- tionery, fruit and the like. Elsie, the youngest daughter, lives at home. For several years past Mr. Derickson has spent his winters in Hot Springs. Ark. He is highly esteemed and well liked.

Jesse McIntire, one of the most prominent men of pioncer Red Wing, was born in Springfield, Mass., August 25, 1821. and there received his boyhood education. At the age of twenty- two years, October 23. 1843, he married Caroline Parker, and together they went to Windsor, Vt., where they remained until 1856. Three years of life there strengthened them in their determination to seek life amid the wider opportunities of a newer country, and in 1856 they came to Red Wing, then a little settlement under the shadow of Barn bluff. Here the family has since been located. Soon after settling in Red Wing he engaged in the general merchandise business with T. B. Sheldon, under the firm name of MeIntire & Sheldon. In 1861 the partnership was dissolved and the stock sold. Four years later, 1865, in company with a number of friends, he organized the First National bank, and served either as its cashier or president during the entire period of time from that year until the fall of 1905, when he retired from business. His wife died in the winter of 1906, and he followed her to the grave September 3, 1907, having passed his eighty-sixth birthday. At the time of his death it was well written of him: "Mr. McIntire came here in the very early days of the Red Wing settlement and did not relax his hold on business affairs or in the daily life of those about him until 1905. He was in the prime of life when he came to Red Wing, and that he for nearly fifty years maintained his place as one of the prominent business men of the city indi- cates something of the foree and character of the man. Ile was

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a good business man, successful in the best sense, a success built upon personal integrity and maintained by straightforward and fair dealing with all with whom he had to do through a long business career. But he was more than a business man. He was a most kindly neighbor, and as a citizen, loyal to all the best interests of the city. He was a member of the board of man- agers of the State Training School for many years, served on the board of education for a long time, and has been a member of the city council. In all these positions he was efficient and faithful. He helped to organize Christ church and for many years past was one of its vestrymen. He was also a member of Red Wing lodge, No. 8, A. F. & A. M. Conservative by nature, even-tempered and gentle in manner, he was a gen- tleman of the old school. He came here from New England, as one of that group of men. many of whom have passed beyond and a few of whom still remain, who have helped to indelibly impress upon the civic life of Red Wing something of those high and enduring qualities that are associated with that section." The name of MeIntire is perpetuated by two sons-Henry P. and Frederick J.

Swan Olson, a well known resident of Vasa, now living in retirement at Red Wing, was a prominent man in the former township for many years. He served as supervisor of the town, as treasurer of the Swedish Lutheran church and as president of the Farmers' Insurance Company, of Vasa. Mr. Olson was born in Sweden June 28, 1827, a son of Olla and Kirsti Nelson, natives. of that country. His early education was received in the schools of Sweden, where he started in life as a farmer. In the late fifties he came to America, located in Vasa township, purchased 160 acres of government land, added to this until he owned 310 acres. and carried on general farming for many years. Like the other pioneers of his day. he broke the land. reclaimed his farm from the native prairie and built a comfortable home. In 1891 he sold fifty acres of his land and retained the rest. One year previous to this' he purchased a home on Walnut street. in Red Wing, where in 1891 he moved, renting his large farm to other parties. In 1892 he purchased the Charles Spates farm. Aside from his holdings in Goodhue county, he owns 800 acres in Idaho, now occupied by his sons. Mr. Olson was married in Sweden, in 1853, to Carrie Anderson, by whom he had four children : Martha, born October 9, 1853, now of Seattle, Wash .; Ellen. born October 6. 1857. now of Featherstone township; Andrew, born February 3, 1860, now of Idaho; and Olof. born October 24. 1861. now engaged in railroading. After the death of his first wife, in 1861, Mr. Olson was married in 1862 to Anna Bennett. by whom he has fifteen children: Caroline, born

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January 20. 1863. died in infancy; Kirsti, born February 23, 1866, died in infancy: Nels A., born May 16, 1867. died Septem- ber 27. 1879; Selma. born October 17. 1869. died the following vear; Oscar B., bom November 4, 1871, died November 3. 1906; Selma B., born March 31. 1874. died April 3. 1885: Hanna J. was born June 15. 1876: Alma M. was born October 1, 1878; Alfred, born May 15, 1867. died. 1879; Peter A. was born Deeem- ber 10, 1880: Ililma M. was born September 26, 1882; Agnes A. was born February 17, 1885; Minnie E. was born April 7, 1887; Fred was born March 13, 1889. and Esther L. was born April 30. 1894.

Wellington J. Phillips, Red Wing, photographer, was born at Fort Madison. Iowa. July 7, 1872. His parents were John and Helen (Brown) Phillips, the former a native of Baltimore, Md., and the latter of England. John Phillips learned the busi- ness of photography at a time when that profession was com- paratively in its infancy and the modern inventions and improve- ments along these lines were unknown. Later he moved to Burlington, Iowa, and became a conductor on the Chicago, Burlington & Quiney railroad. An accident received in a wreck incapacitated him for this employment, and in 1876 he again took up photography. opening a studio in Lake City, Minn. In 1880 his place of business was destroyed by the great fire which visited that city that year, and in 1881 he came to Red Wing. and continued in the business ten years. In 1891 he became conductor on the Duluth, Red Wing & Southern railroad, on the run from Red Wing to Rochester. In 1895 failing health overtook him and he was forced to retire. IIe is now police judge at Stanley, Wis. Wellington J. received his education, first in the Nazarene convent at Lake City, and after coming to Red Wing with the family also studied in the convent here, afterward finishing at high school. Choosing business instead of college. he studied photography and at once started in business for himself. Ile does excellent and artistie work and has a large trade. He has just completed on Third street a new build- ing. in which he has one of the handsomest and most modern studios in the Northwest. He is a Republican in polities, and a member of the Episcopal church. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. and for six years served in the Minnesota National Gnards, a member of Company G. Mr. Phillips was married February 12. 1896. at Clinton. Mo .. to Mary L. Brooke, of Bristol. Va., danghter of the Rev. Pendleton and Caroline (Bunting) Brooke, of Norfolk, Va. Her father died in March, 1898. 'and her mother resides at Seattle, Wash. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have been born five children : Eleanor L .. April 4.

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1899; John B., March 4, 1901; Wellington L., December 24, 1902; Mary L., January 28, 1904, and Frank LeRoy, October 29, 1908.

Theron B. McCord was a prominent man in the early com- mercial activities of Red Wing, and is still remembered with respect by the older residents, although he moved away in the early seventies. He was born at Granville, Ill., August 18, 1830, son of William McCord. His early education was received in the schools of Illinois, and he worked in that state for a time, coming to Red Wing in the middle fifties. After several years' employment with MeIntire & Sheldon, the pioneer merchants. he became connected with the potteries. In 1873 he moved with his family to Royalton, Wis., and there he entered into the general mercantile business, which he continued until his death, August 20, 1893, becoming one of the prominent citizens of that place. In 1896 Mrs. McCord returned to Red Wing, where she now makes her home, at 722 Bush street. Mr. MeCord was a Republican in politics, and for four years served as register of deeds in Goodhue county. He was also a veteran of the Civil War, having served three years in Company D, 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. In fraternal association he was a Mason. Mr. MeCord was married at Red Wing June 10. 1867. to Ellen M. Grannis, daughter of Sidney S. and Sarah (Howe) Grannis, whose sketch appears in this volume. To this union was born one son, Sidney G., November 26, 1868. He married Laura Vasburg. of Waupaca, Wis .. August 12, 1893. Of their five children, three are living and two are dead. Mary G. was born August 11, 1897. Kenneth and Catherine, twins, were born August 18, 1900, and the latter died the same day. Theodore and Robert. twins. were born November 6, 1904, and the latter died November 5, 1905.

Robert W. Putnam, son of W. II .. Putnam, is one of the younger men of this city whose name is already becoming asso- ciated with movements which tend toward the civic improvement of Red Wing. He is a native born son of the city, having first seen the light of day September 26. 1880. As a boy he attended first the graded and then the high schools, and in 1898-99 worked a year in the bank of Pierce. Simmons & Co .. later grad- uating from the state university in 1903. His first business venture away from,home was as a clerk in the Swedish American bank, of Minneapolis, one year, after which he entered the bank of Pierce. Simmons & Co., of Red Wing, as assistant cashier, becoming cashier in January, 1908. Mr. Putnam is a college fraternity man, a member of the city board of public works and also of the Commercial ('lub. He has been much interested in the Y. M. C. A. movement.

Alfred H. Perkins, deceased, was born in Featherstone, this

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county, October 26, 1867, a seion of old New England stock. His parents, HI. and Violetta E. (Ellsworth) Perkins, left New England in the later fifties and located on a farm in the county of Goodhue, coming to Red Wing in the early seventies. Here the father was engaged in several business ventures, continuing his connection with same until his death. The mother now makes her home in Boston, Mass. Alfred received his education in the public schools of Red Wing, farmed five years at Featherstone, engaged in the livery business at Red Wing for a time, and then returned to Featherstone again. In 1895 he removed to Hart- land, Pieree county, Wisconsin, and followed farming there until 1900, after which he entered the employ of the government as rural mail clerk. Hle died April 15, 1906. Thus ent off in the prime of manhood, there is doubtless much that he would have accomplished had he lived man's allotted span of days. Ilis life was characterized by hard work and family devotion, and his death was a distinet bereavement to the community as well as to his loving family. He was a Republican in politics, a communicant of the Episcopal church and a member of the Modern Workmen. Mr. Perkins was married April 24, 1889, at Burnside, Minn., to Jennie W. Purdy, daughter of David and Mary F. (Rolfe) Purdy, natives of New York. They came to Minnesota in 1864 and located on a farm in Goodhne township, where they remained for some time, after which they retired and moved to Red Wing, where the father died. The mother died May 19, 1905. To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Perkins were born three children: Harry H., born August 1. 1892; Burton T., born October 14, 1896: and Genevieve, born September 19, 1897. The family residence is at 1604 West Sixth street.

Marshall T. Perkins, Red Wing liveryman, was born in Featherstone township November 28, 1862. His parents, H. and Violet E. (Ellsworth) Perkins, came from Maine, their native state, in the late fifties, and purchased a farm in Featherstone, where Harston carried on farming extensively until some time in the seventies. He then came to Red Wing, became interested to a greater or less extent in several business ventures, and died in July. 1899. His wife now makes her home in Boston, Mass. Marshall T. received his education in the schools of his neigh- borhood, and kept books for his father two years after leaving school. He then for ten years engaged in farming in Feather- stone township. on his own account. Following this he made his first venture in the livery business, running a livery and sale stable at Red Wing for three years. He then again returned to. Featherstone and farmed five years. In 1906 he opened his present livery at 319 Plum street, which he has since snecess- fully conducted, being a good judge of horse flesh and a fair-

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minded business man. He is a Republican in politics, and while at Featherstone served as constable and justice of the peace on several occasions. Mr. Perkins was married March 17, 1884, at Red Wing, to Anna R. Purdy, daughter of David and Mary Frances (Rolfe) Purdy. natives of New York state. They came to America in 1864, and located on a farm in Goodhue township, where they remained for some time, after which they retired and moved to Red Wing. where the mother died. The father is also deceased. To Marshall T. and Anna R. Perkins were born nine children : Edward W .. Nina ( .. Edna E .. Frances V .. Ada A., Marjorie C .. Delta, Doris and Lawrence. Frances V. is a milliner at St. Paul. The rest live in Red Wing. the four youngest being at home. The mother of these children died at Red Wing May 13. 1903. and Mr. Perkins was married again. at Red Wing, August 27, 1908. to Lulu M. Harn, of this city.

John C. Pfeiffer, veteran of the Civil War and of the Indian outbreak in Minnesota, now cabinet maker for the Red Wing Manufacturing Company, has the unusual record of having worked for over a quarter of a century at the same bench and in the same employ. He was born March 1, 1837. a son of Carl Pfeiffer, a native of Germany. Carl went to Sweden in 1820, and there married Inda Nordling, a native of that country. After arriving in Sweden. Carl Pfeiffer had charge of a large estate and remained at this vocation until his death, in 1868. Thus, born of German and Swedish parentage, John C. received his education in the Swedish schools and then learned the cabinet making trade, following this until 1858, when he entered the army for two years. While in the army he heard many stories of the success which his fellow countrymen were attain- ing in the American Northwest, and in 1861 he decided to try his fortunes in this country himself. His first location was at Lake City, Minn., where he arrived in the spring of 1861. The country was soon in the throes of the great Civil War, and Mr. Pfeiffer's soldier blood stirred within him as he heard the stories of the conflict. Accordingly. in the fall of that year he came to Red Wing and September 21, 1861. enlisted in Company D, 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, which was mnstered in at Fort Snelling October 1. 1861, with Captain Hans Mattson and Colonel C. C. Lester. January 1, 1864. he re-enlisted and served until September 16, 1865, making in all four years of service. During the last year he was promoted to corporal. Mr. Pfeiffer was captured at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13, 1862. but was held in captivity only a short time. At the Indian outbreak he was sent north to Minnesota, and participated in the battle of Wood Lake. September 23. 1862. In January, 1863. he was again sent south with his company, first going to Cairo, Ill., and

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thenee to Columbus, Ky .. He participated in the battles of the siege of Vicksburg, and was detailed to the battery of the 11th Ohio Artillery during the battle of Little Rock, September 10, 1863. Corporal Pfeiffer was never wounded, but as the result of a fever contracted at Pine Bluff during the fall of 1864 he lost his hearing, au affliction which he has borne since that date. After the war he returned to Red Wing, and on October 20, 1865, left for a trip to his native land. July 14. 1866, he again arrived in this city, bringing with him his mother. Stair building and carpentering occupied his attention until 1874, during which time he erected his present residence. In 1884 he resumed his former trade of cabinet making, and entered the factory of the Red Wing Manufacturing Company, where he has been for the past twenty-five years. He belongs to the A. E. Welch post, G. A. R., No. 75. subscribes to the Lutheran faith, and in politics is an independent Republican. Mr. Pfeiffer was married at Red Wing November 19, 1867, to Alice Olson, daughter of Haken and Hannah Olson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1854. locating at St. Charles, Ill., until May 5, 1855, when they came to Red Wing, where the father followed his trade of cabinet making until 1878. when he retired. The father died January 5, 1898, and the mother January 4, 1856. Mrs. Pfeiffer was born in Sweden March 15, 1846, and has borne to her husband six . children : Rosemund E .. born October 1. 1868. died October 16, 1880; Arnold A., born May 20, 1871. died February 23, 1872; Hannah M., born December 17. 1872, died January 2, 1908. She was the wife of Rev. J. J. Clemmons. now of La Crosse. Wis., to whom she bore one daughter, Alice Marie. Henry JJ .. born September 14. 1875. married Josie Whittemore, of Elk River, Minn., and is now assistant cashier in the bank at Havana, N. D. Alice E., born February 28, 1880, died October 28, 1887. Carl E., born April 8, 1886. is a dentist at Ashton. Ill.

John Peterson, Sr., who was the victim of a tragedy while preserving the peace and order of the city, will long be held in honored memory by the people of Red Wing. He was born May 30, 1856. at Wintrosa, near the city of Oreboro, in Sweden, and came to America in February, 1881, locating af once in Red Wing. Ile worked for a while on the railroad, then entered the employ of the city and in 18932 was appointed a member of the police force. In this capacity he served faithfully and with valor, being on several occasions the acting chief. He was doing active duty when at 9:10 on the evening of January 14. 1907. occurred the sad events which resulted in his death. The story of the affair is told more fully in the general history of Red Wing appearing in this volmne. It is sufficient to say here that one August Bloom, a former Red Wing barber. man-

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aged to escape from the asylum at Rochester, where he had been confined. and returned to his home here. Although notified by the Red Wing authorities, the Rochester officials failed to come after their patient, and the Red Wing police decided that on account of threats that Bloom had made he should be locked up. On the evening in question he was located in the Sibley hotel. Accompanied by Mr. Peterson, Chief James Daily entered the waiting room of the hotel. Almost before the chief could speak the crazed man opened fire with a revolver, and a terrible struggle ensued, during which both the chief and Offieer Peterson received fatal wounds. Bloom escaped, but was captured by a posse several hours later at East Red Wing. Mr. Peterson and the chief were taken to a hospital. A special train, ordered by Red Wing citizens, brought a physician from St. Paul, and every- thing possible was done to save the men's lives. It was found that the bullet which wounded Mr. Peterson passed through his left side into the bowels, finding lodgment in the skin about an inch from the navel. An operation was performed by Dr. Rodger. of St. Paul. assisted by local surgeons, but these efforts were unavailing. Mr. Peterson was conseious to the last. He bade his family a fond farewell. expressed great concern for the wel- fare of his chief and passed away January 16, 1907. at 5:30. The chief also died. When the funeral took place the entire city went into mourning. the merchants closed their places of business and draped their windows in mourning. The Rev. Mr. Darling, of the Presbyterian church. preached the funeral sermon. taking for his text the words, "Deep calleth unto deep." Before coming to this country Mr. Peterson served three years in the standing army of Sweden. He was married April 20. 1881. to Ann Johnson, by whom he had five children: John II .. 1882 Arthur E .. 1884; Ann IL .. 1886: Harold V., 1890. and Edna F., 1893.

John HI. Peterson, son of the above. was educated in the public schools of Red Wing and attended the night sessions of the Red Wing Business College. He then clerked in several stores and later entered the employ of the Red Wing Gas, Light & Power Company. for which company he has now worked seven years, being the assistant manager. In addition to this, he is one of the proprietors of the Model Laundry. Mr. Peterson is a popular club and fraternity man. He was one of the organizers of the Florodora Club and served as its secretary ten years. He is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order and also belongs to the United Workmen, for which order he has been a delegate to several state conventions. He is a Democrat in politics.

Arthur E. Peterson is the acting manager of the Model Laundry. This laundry was organized September 30, 1907. and

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does a large business in Red Wing and many other cities, employ- ing about thirty people. Aside from general laundry work, a specialty is made of cleaning carpets and lace curtains.

Ann H. Peterson is bookkeeper and stenographer for S. B. Foot & Co. Harold V. does newspaper and clerical work, and Edna F. has just graduated from the Red Wing high school.

Ernest Rehder, one of the substantial German citizens of Red Wing, was born in Neufeldt, Germany, June 21, 1849, son of Jurgen and Maria (Quast) Rehder, also natives of Germany. The father was a blacksmith and shipbuilder and worked at those trades until coming to America in 1872. He first located

in Featherstone township, and there resumed his trade as a blacksmith. continuing in this occupation until 1880, when he retired and came to Red Wing, where he remained for the rest of his life. He passed to his eternal reward February 18, 1893, and was followed by his wife July 1, 1894. Ernest received his education in the schools of his native land, and supplemented this with a few months' training in the American schools after arriving in Goodhue. Before coming to America he worked for a time as a blacksmith, and after landing here in 1871 worked on a farm a short time for his uncle. In 1873 he came to Red Wing, and again took up blacksmithing. The following year he started work in a general store, in which employ he continued until 1882, when he engaged in the general store business with his brother-in-law, Mr. Gerken, under the firm name of Gerken & Rehder, until 1886. In that year he started on the road as a salesman for a grocery firm. but after a year and a half again became a clerk in a store. In 1890 he engaged in business for himself, continuing this enterprise until 1896. Three years ago, in 1906, he accepted a position as superintendent of the elevator in the Goodhue County National Bank building, a position he still occupies. being known far and wide for his genial spirit and accommodating disposition. Mr. Rehder was married Septem- ber 23, 1876, at Red Wing, to Maria Augustine, a native of Germany and daughter of Claus and Ingel Tobaben. Her mother died in the old country in 1860, and her father came to America in 1870, and located in Hay Creek, where he farmed until his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Rehder have been born nine children, all of whom have attained excellent standing in the community and among their associates. Crala M., born July 21, 1877, mar- ried J. W. Schmidt. of Chicago, and has one daughter, Gretchen. Margaret J .. born May 30, 1879, is a stenographer at the La Grange mills. Ernest H., born June 13. 1881, is a bookkeeper at the Union Stoneware Company. Lydia A., born March 30, 1883, married Otto P. Albrecht, of St. Paul, and has one child, Paul. Rudolf G., born September 3, 1885, is teller in the Good-

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History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 75

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn Publication date: 1909 Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper Number of Pages: 1264

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1264