History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 77

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

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ing in locomotive shops, and then came west, locating at Red Wing, where he was employed as machinist in the iron works of the Densmore Brothers. Desiring, on account of his health, to follow an occupation that would permit him to be out-of-doors, he purchased 160 acres of land in Burnside township. this county. in 1872, which he broke and improved, carrying on general farm- ing. During this period he received many offers to resume his trade as a machinist. and in 1892 he returned to Red Wing, where he built a new home. and became engineer at the North Star Stoneware Company's plant. Two years later he accepted a sim- ilar position with the Charles Betcher Lumber Company at their factory. where he has since been continuously employed. At pres- ent he has charge of the repair and machine work. Mr. Hoorn was married December 17, 1871. to Mary Berg. a native of Kal- mar län, Sweden, born June 30. 1851, who came to America in 1869, locating at Red Wing. She was the youngest daughter of a family of nine children. six of whom emigrated to America. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoorn have been born eight children -- John Albert, drowned in the Mississippi at Red Wing in 1894. just after hav- ing completed his freshman year at the state university; Karl HI .. D. M. D., University of Minnesota, practicing dentistry at Brainerd, Minn .; Hlerman U., at present living at home; Lydia M., wife of William HI. Miller, lawyer, living at Spokane, Wash .; Esther V., married to Aaron E. Johnson. manufacturing jeweler at Minneapolis ; Edith A., teacher at Brainerd, Min. : Frederick W .. student at the state university. Minneapolis. The family holds membership in the Swedish Lutheran Church. The resi- dence is at 1803 West Fifth street. Red Wing.

Judge Axel Haller, of the probate court, is a worthy example to the younger generations of what a young man of native ability may accomplish by means of hard work and persevering effort. He was born in Wermeland, Sweden, December 11. 1858, one of the five sons of Andrew and Carrie (Benson) Haller, who brought their family to America in 1867 and settled at Wana- mingo, this county. There the father purchased a residence and for many years pursued the business of contractor and car- penter. Worthy citizens in every respect. honored residents of their community. the parents are now living a life of comparative retirement. made happy in the afternoon of life by the loving regard of their descendants. Axel Haller received his education in the public schools and in the Red Wing Seminary. After leaving the seminary he taught school winters and farmed sum- mers for several years. His services for ten years as secretary of the Cherry Grove, Wanamingo and Minneola Mutual Fire In- surance Company gave general satisfaction, and also increased his acquaintance among the influential men of the county. As

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assistant cashier of the bank at Zumbrota he continued his sue- cessful career, and in November, 1894, he was elected probate judge. His victory at the poles was assured from the start and he entered the office with the hearty support of a large majority of the citizens of the county. Since that time he has been sue- cessively re-elected. Of his services as judge little need be said, as his sympathy. helpfulness and impartiality are known in every city, village and farm residence in the county where the hand of death has made his services necessary. Aside from holding a political office. Judge Haller has business interests in the Pieree Simmons Bank and in the Red Wing Advertising Company. In the former he is a director, and in the latter secretary and di- rector. Fraternally he is a member of the United Workmen and the Modern Woodmen. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. To Axel Haller and his wife, Inger Ottum, whom he married in 1882. have been born six sons and two daughters. Alma C., a school teacher, is. in White Earth, N. D .; Nelson B. is on a farm in the same state; Adolphns is studying law in the state university at Minne- apolis ; Helmer L., Carl A., Chester A., Victor F. and Florence J. are all at home.

Martin Hanson, merchant tailor. who enjoys a fine class of trade among the prominent men of Red Wing, was born in Nor- way, May 8, 1864, a son of Andrew and Mattie (Severson) Han- son, both natives of Norway. The father died when Martin was very young, and his mother in 1886 came to Wisconsin, where she still makes her home at the age of sixty-three years. Left without a father's care. Martin attended the public schools of his native country a short time. and at an early age was apprenticed to an uncle, who tanght him the tailor's trade. In the spring of 1880 Martin came to America and worked one year in Rice county, Wisconsin. He came to Red Wing in 1881. and worked two years for Jacobson. the tailor. Subsequently he was employed one year by the Boxrnd Brothers. two years for Peterson & Grondahl, and nine years by P. A. Sandberg. After prospecting for a time at Spokane, Wash., he again returned to Red Wing and started in business for himself. Mr. Hanson served two years in Company G. is a Republicon in politics and belongs to the Modern Woodmen. He was married July 20. 1887, to Dena Bjerke. of Red Wing. daughter of Thorvald and Patra (Peter- son) Bjerka, natives of Norway. Her father is living in Norway and her mother died in 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have been born two children-Isabel. September 10, 1891, and Leonard, March 25, 1893. Leonard attends the Red Wing Seminary. The family worships at St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church. In Mr. Hanson's family were ten brothers and sisters, only two of

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whom, besides himself, are now living. Louisa, married to Will- iam Welda, lives in South Dakota. Lewis is married and also lives in South Dakota .-

Joseph Hallgren, apiarist and poultry fancier, has a record of thirty-five years' continual residence in Red Wing. He was born in Sweden, July 20, 1847, son of Andrew and Johanna Hall- gren, the former of whom died in 1863 and the latter in 1851. After receiving his school training in his native land. Joseph came to America in 1866, and became a coachman in St. Paul. There he remained until 1873, when he took a trip to Louisiana and Arkansas. April 8 of the following year he came to Red Wing and took up work as a carpenter, a trade which since that aate he has continued to follow nearly all the time. In 1878 he purchased four lots on Phelps street, where he built a com- fortable home. Many years ago he began to take an interest in bees and chickens, and with the passage of time he became an expert along both these lines. He has a colony of 125 hives of bees which produce a large amount of honey. Mr. Hallgren reads all the latest writings on bee culture and has become an ex- pert on the habits of the busy little insects. His fowls, in which he takes a deep interest, consist of a large flock of barred Ply- mouth Rocks, of which he has reason to feel very proud. His fowls and bees have taken prizes at several exhibitions. Mr. Hallgren is a Republican in politics and for two years served as one of the trustees of Oakwood cemetery. He is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church and holds membership in the Scandinavian Benevolent Society. Jannary 1, 1876, he was married at Red Wing to Anna C. Johnson, daughter of Andrew W. and Johanna Johnson, the former of whom died July 26. 1874, and the latter in 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Hallgren have no children. An adopted son, Gust Hallgren, upon whom they set their affections, was drowned in the Mississippi river May 27, 1892.

Samuel T. Irvine, assistant city clerk, was born in Trim Belle, Pierce county, Wisconsin, August 6. 1861, son of Samuel and ('hritne (Huddleston) Irvine, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Morristown, Ind. The father, upon coming to America, stayed for a short time in Chicago, and in 1845 located in Milwaukee, remaining four years. He then moved to Pierce county, purchased a farm and carried on general farming until his death, April 4. 1898. The mother is still living on the old homestead at the age of sixty-eight years. Samuel T. Irvine re- ceived his education in the public and private schools of Wis- consin and worked on the farm with his father. Like many other boys of his day, he did his farm work in the summer time and attended school in the winter. After completing his studies he taught district school eight years in Pierce county and served as

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clerk of his township. July 1. 1890, he entered the railroad mail service, continuing until January 1, 1902, after which he engaged in business at Red Wing, conducting the Bee Hive, which was managed along the lines of a department store. In September, 1907. he sold his interest in this establishment and engaged for a time as traveling salesman for a Red Wing concern. For two months he conducted an insurance office and December 16, 1908, was appointed to his present office of assistant city clerk, in which position his clerical accuracy and accommodating spirit have been highly commended. Mr. Irvine is a Republican in polities and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ile belongs to several Masonic degrees and is the junior warden of the Blue Lodge of that order. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Yeomen Insurance Company. the Memorial Day Association, the Sons of Veterans and several other organizations. While in Pierce county he was a justice of the peace three years, 1885 to 1888. Mr. Irvine was married August 26, 1885, to Myrtle E. Merritt, danghter of Francis and Ennice R. Merritt, of Bel- fast, N. Y. Her father died in Belfast, N. Y., and her mother is now living at Red Wing. To Mr. and Mrs. Irvine have been born one daughter, Eunice M., August 3. 1900.

George W. Humphrey, Red Wing, now retired, has had an in- teresting career as a farmer, fighter and forist. He was born in New York city. August 11. 1843. son of John and Sarah N. (Stev- ens) Humphrey, both natives of England. The mother was born in the town of Bristol. England, and was brought to America by her father, a blacksmith, at the age of thirteen years. Later the family moved to Elmira. N. Y .. from New York city, where they first located. At Elmira Sarah N. married John Humphrey, and they took up their residence in that eity. It is a remarkable coin- cidence that Mrs. Humphrey left England on the day that Queen Victoria was crowned, and died on the day of the queen's death, the two occurring only a few hours apart. On the same day, January 22, 1901. Mr. Humphrey also died. A double funeral was held at their home, 701 East Second street, Elmira, N. Y., and was largely attended, both old people being greatly beloved. The homestead is now occupied by the youngest daughter. George W. received his education in the New York state public schools and also took an academic course in his home city. His first work was as a clerk in a dry goods store at Elmira. After two years in this store he enlisted, July 17, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventh New York Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, first under Captain S. A. Ben- nett and Colonel A. S. Diven, and later under Colonel Crane. He was commissioned successively by Governors Seymour and Fen- ton, and during the last nine months of his service was in com-

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mand of his company. He was wounded at the battle of Dallas near New Hope Church, and participated in the Potomac cam- paigns, also serving at Gettysburg, Resaca, Antietam and Chan- vellorsville, being with General Hooker in his strenuous cam- paigns. During the grand review at Washington which followed the surrender of Lee, Captain Humphrey passed by the reviewing stand with his eleven men, all that remained of his brave com- pany. After the war Mr. Humphrey returned to Elmira and worked for a time as a florist with his parents. In July, 1868, he came to Red Wing, and after working a short time as a car- penter took up general contracting work, which he continued until 1873, when he went to Cannon Falls for two years. There he engaged in business two years. After his return to Red Wing he worked at his trade for two years, and then received the ap- pointment as sexton of Oakwood cemetery. There he worked ten years and in 1900 opened a florist's establishment, which he man- aged four years. In 1904 he retired. He owns a quarter section «laim in Dakota, and raises a few vegetables and flowers near his home on Fifteenth street, Red Wing. While in Cannon Falls Mr. Humphrey served as a member of the city council. Ile was once elected county coroner of Goodhue county, but never qual- ified. Ile is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the United Workmen, the Odd Fellows, and to the G. A. R. posts both in Red Wing and Elmira, N. Y. Mr. Humphrey was married in January, 1874. to Agnes C. Dover. of Cannon Falls. daughter of Christo- pher and Elizabeth Douer, the former of whom was an architect and builder. To this union was born one son, Benjamin S., June 27. 1875, now living in North Dakota. Mrs. Agnes (Douer) Humphrey died August 7, 1884. and on December 27, 1894, Mr. Humphrey married Mrs. Sarah Phyllis (Saunders) Schunk. daughter of Daniel and Mary (Goddard) Saunders. Her father died March 8. 1879. at Red Wing, and her mother is living at Fort Worth, Texas, where she celebrated her ninetieth birthday, February 14. 1909. To Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. Sarah Humph- rey has been born one son, George W., Jr .. November 15, 1896. now attending the Red Wing schools. To Mrs. Humphrey, by her former husband, Jacob D. Schunk, whom she married De- cember 5. 1875, and who died in 1890. two children were born. Arthur J., born at Hay Creek. October 25, 1876, is married and is president of the Northern Accident Insurance Company. located at Aberdeen, S. D. Jesse A., born at Hay Creek, Jime 25, 1882, is married and lives at Richville, Minn., where he is a successful

George Hartman, deceased, was for many years a hardware florist.

merchant in Red Wing. He was born in Wittenburg, Mecklen- burg, Germany, in 1846. His parents, David and Margaret Hart-

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man, natives of Germany, came to America in 1852, and located first in Milwaukee, coming to Goodhue county with the early set- tlers and purchasing a farm in Hay Creek, where he ended his days. The mother survived him and died in Red Wing. George came to Hay Creek township with his parents in 1856. He pur- chased 150 acres. broke and improved the land, built a home, and for several years devoted his time to farming. Later he came to Red Wing and opened a hardware business, which he continued all his life with considerable success. His career ended July 13, 1890. in this city. Mr. Hartman was a Democrat in polities and belonged to the United Workmen. In religious faith he was a worshiper at the Lutheran Church. George Hartman was married at Red Wing June 27, 1878, to Mary Wallauer, born January 10. 1850. daughter of Paul and Kate (Volk) Wallauer, who came to America from Germany. their native land, and located in New York state. There the mother died and the father came to Goodhue county, purchased a farm. and remained until his death in 1884. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hartman was blessed with six children. George J., born March 5, 1879, is deceased; John. born July 5. 1880. is a chemist at Minneapolis ; Anarand J., born September 20. 1881: Myrtle, born March 8. 1884, is deceased : Clara D .. born October 18, 1885. lives at home ; Alma M., born April 8, 1887. is dead: Annard. the youngest, is manager of the North American & Postal Telegraph Cable Com- pany, also engaged in business as a cigar and tobacco merchant at Red Wing.

Herman Hanisch, the honored and trusted superintendent of Oakwood cemetery, Red Wing, for the past two decades, holds the esteem of all who know him. He was born in Germany, De- rember 24, 1853. and his boyhood education was received at Wau- pun, Wis .. after which he learned the trade of carriage making. which he followed at Waupun until 1878, when he came to Red Wing and engaged in the same business with considerable success. His honor and integrity were known throughout the city, and in 1889, when the trustees of Oakwood cemetery had the appoint- ment of a new superintendent, Mr. Hanisch was selected as the man for the position. the duties of which he has since that date discharged in a faithful manner. He is a Democrat in politics, an Episcopalian in faith and a member of the A. O. U. W. Mr. Hanisch was married at Red Wing to Annie M. J. Freestedt, daughter of S. A. and Alreca Freestedt, the former of whom was a Red Wing wagon maker. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanisch have been born five children. Lottie is a school teacher in Goodhue village, this county. Edwin and Grover live at home, and Adolph and Emmett are deceased.

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had an interesting career by land and sea, and has seen life in various parts of the globe, as well as under varied conditions in this country. He is a native son of New York city, born February 22, 1840. His father, Thomas Hawkins (wife's maiden name Mary) was a native of England. He came to America in the late twenties, and in New York city, where he first located, fol- lowed his trade as machinist for many years. He then went to Mobile, Ala., and opened a large machine shop, where he em- ployed thirty men. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 he was so outspoken in his devotion to the Union and his oppo- sition to secession that he was held captive by the Confeder- ates as a northern sympathizer. He died in Mobile in 1867. The mother died in New York city in 1841. George W. received his education in the city schools of New York and then took up a seafaring life. January 14. 1862, he joined the United States navy. Upon his discharge at Baltimore, Md., at the close of the war in 1865, he at once re-enlisted and served until 1868, when he was again discharged at Baltimore. During his six years' ser- vice he was under the command of George Dewey, who later be- came the hero of Manila. After being released from the United States service he made several trips on Lakes Erie, Michigan and Superior. He then came to Red Wing in the fall of 1868 and en- tered the paint establishment of his brother, W. E. Hawkins, who was a pioneer painter of Red Wing. In this employ he remained twenty years. For two years following this he conducted a paint shop of his own, and then entered the employ of Scott & Harrison, with whom he remained six years. Subsequently he went to work for C. A. Erickson, with whom he still remains. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Episcopal Church. Ile also belongs to A. E. Welch Post. No. 75, G. A. R., in which he is the snare drummer. Mr. Hawkins was married January 1. 1873, at Red Wing, to Mary James Jordon, daughter of John Jordon, a prominent farmer of Wacouta, this county. Both parents are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have been born five children. George is a painter at Portland. Ore. Caroline M. is now Mrs. C. E. Beekmark, manager of the Beck- mark Shoe Company. of Red Wing. Mabel P. is Mrs. H. H. Lucas, of Hastings, Minn .; Harry is a barber at Portland, Ore., and John G. died in 1901. The family residence is a pretty home at 735 Potter street.

Joseph A. Haustein, is another of Red Wing's young profes- sional men who have made rapid strides along the road of suc- ress and prosperity. In connection with his large practice he is conducting special studies of the human eye, and keeps well abreast of all the latest developments along the lines of artificial assistance to the human vision. Dr. Haustein was born in this

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vity. July 31. 1880, son of Joseph and Anna (Koch) Haustein. the mother a native of Germany and the father of Dayton, O. Joseph Haustein. Sr., died March. 1901. and his widow is still living. After receiving his preliminary education in the schools of Red Wing. Joseph A. Hanstein took a course in the Northern Illinois Colege of Opthalmology and Otology, where he graduated with honors July 28. 1906. passing his examination to practice in this state October 24. In November of the same year he opened a well-equipped office at 30815 Bush street, where he practiced until July 1. 1909. He is now located in his new building on Third street. next to the Red Wing Daily Printing Company, having a large clientele in the city and also in Goodhue and Pierce county. Hle is an independent voter and attends the Catholic Church. being a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the St. Joseph Society. Dr. Hanstein was married No- vember .17. 1903. at Minneapolis. to Bernice Franklin, daughter of George B. and Alice (Block) Franklin, farmers of Mazeppa, Wabasha county. this state.

John M. Hjermstad, machinist and garage owner, was brought to this country from Norway. by his parents. Martinus H. and Martha (Johnson) Iljermstad, while still an infant. The parents rame to Red Wing in 1866 and purchased 160 acres at Bell Creek. In November. 1904. the mother died and in 1897 the father sold his farm and is now living a retired life at Kenyon. Min. John M. was born September 23. 1862. and received his education in the public schools of Bell Creek. this county. He remained on the home farm until twenty-one years of age and then went to St. Paul, where he worked successively for the following compan- ies: St. Paul Harvesting Company, learning the trade. two years; for same company as master mechanic at North St. Paul, two years: Earhuff Organ and Piano Company at North St. Paul. seven years as master mechanic: Luger Furniture Company, North St. Paul, two years: Konantz Saddlery Company, of St. Paul. five years; Lee and Hoffman Manufacturing Company. of St. Paul. two years: Valley Iron Works. of St. Paul. one year. After this long period of able and faithful work in and about St. Paul. Mr. Hjermstad came to Red Wing in the spring of 1902 and formed a partnership with (. F. Hjermstad and J. R. Trautner, in the boat building business. After two years he sold out and in October. 1905, opened a machine establishment and garage which he has since owned. managed and conducted. Mr. ILjerm- stad is a Republican in politics and during his residence in North St. Paul served as fire chief from 1890 to 1897. as village re- corder from 1892 to 1894, and as a member of the village council one term. He belongs to the United Workmen and the Knights of Pythias, in which latter order he has been through all the

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chairs. Mr. Iljermstad was married June 16, 1891, to Stella L. Webster. daughter of Mino B. Webster, of Burlington, Ia., super- intendent of the Burlington car shops at Leffler, Ia., for twenty- six years. The father died in January, 1899, and the mother February 18, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have been blessed with a son and daughter. Harry M .. born September 13, 1892, and Mariae M., born August 13, 1895. The family worships at the English Lutheran Church.

Aaron Carlson was born in Sweden, June 28, 1850, and came with his parents to America in 1854 and located in Minnesota, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres in Vasa township, which they broke and prepared for cultivation. They followed general farming until 1873. when they retired and moved to Red Wing. where in February. 1880. the father was killed by a falling tree. The mother died in February. 1906. Aaron Carlson received his education in the schools of Vasa township, and later attended Hamlin University at Red Wing. After finishing his studies he took up farming on his father's farm in Featherstone, which he conducted for six years. In 1879 he went to Trimbelle, Wis .. and operated a saw mill for three years. In 1882 he re- turned to the old farm in Featherstone township, and engaged in general farming, dairying and stock raising. He has 160 acres of land under cultivation and ten acres of good timber in Burnside township. He has made a great many improvements of the place and has a fine home. His farm is located nine and a half miles from Red Wing. Mr. Carlson was married in 1873 to Carrie Ernberg, daughter of Jonas and Sarah (Bush) Ernberg. natives of Sweden. They came to this country in the early days and settled in Vasa township in 1869, where they engaged in farming. The father died in 1902. the mother having passed away in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson have six children -- Augusta. a teacher at the Vasa Orphans' Home; Emily married Victor Lar- son. a farmer of Vasa: Archie E .. now in Chicago, is with Rie- banlt & Co .; Harry lives at home; Mabel married Alfred Carleen of St. Paul. and Frances, who teaches in the public schools of Anoka. Minn. Mr. Carlson is an independent voter. He has served on the town board for two years, as chairman. He and his family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Vasa.

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History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 77

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