History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 141

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1922
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Number of Pages: 1767

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Henry H. Clough, now deceased, was one of the sturdy pioneers of Dallas Township. When he arrived here the town had been settled for some years, but the real development of the county was still in its infancy. The settlers were living here and there in log cabins on their little clearings among the pine stumps and brush or among the hardwood groves. Luxuries were un- known, the comforts were few, even the necessities were sometimes difficult to secure. From such conditions Mr. Clough saw the county develop into a prosperous agricultural region. He was born in Vermont July 29, 1842, he was reared and educated in Pennsylvania, to which state his parents moved when he was a young boy and where he had more or less experience in farming and lumbering. In the late fifties he determined to try his fortunes in the middle west. Accordingly he came to Menomonie in Dunn County, this state, and with headquarters there worked for many years as scaler and estimater, and in sawmills. In 1878 he came to Barron County and bought 160 acres of wild land in Section 30, Dallas Township. He put up a frame house and moved his family therein. Then he began clearing up the land. He fenced the entire tract, broke and cleared 120 acres, and put up a good set of frame buildings. On this place he successfully carried on general farming for many years. He was active in neighborhood affairs, and became a man of influence and prom- inence. Fraternally he was a popular member of the Odd Fellows. On Nov. 28, 1909 he died after a worthy life filled with successful endeavor. Mr. Clough was married April 14, 1870 to Mary E. Wenzel, who was born in Germany in 1849, and died April 26, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Clough had five children: Eva P., bern Oct. 8, 1872, who married Frederick N. Champion, and died June 27, 1919; David H., born July 16, 1874, and now a contractor and builder in Duluth;

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Alice R., born Jan. 12, 1877, who is the wife of Charles D. Rassbach of Hills- dale, Wis .; Robert E., born Aug. 10, : 1881, and Mary K., born Aug. 24, 1883, who is the wife of Freeman F. Edmonds of Hillsdale.

Robert E. Clough, one of the active farmers of Dallas Township, was born on the farm where he still lives in Section 30, on Aug. 10, 1881, the son of Henry H. and Mary E. (Wenzel) Clough. He was reared on the home place, helped in its development, and learned farming from his father. His educa- tion was received in the district schools and in the high school at Menomonie. Since his father's death he has owned and operated the home farm. He is con- tinuing the improvements made by his father, and is successfully carrying on general farming and sheep raising. He is a stockholder in the Prairie Farm Creamery Co., and in the Prairie Farm Telephone Co., as well as in the Ridge- land Creamery. Co. He is active in all the affairs of the community, he is a deep reader of the farm journals, he believes in modern methods, and he stands well with all who know him.

Ernest A. Nitz; an energetic farmer of Section 8, west, Dallas Township, is a native of this township, born April 13, 1897, the son of Herman and Au- gusta (Radtke) Nitz. These good people were born, reared and educated in Germany, and both came to America in 1880. They were married in Dallas Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, and settled on a farm of 120 acres in Sections 8 and 18, this township. Here they have built up a good farm. They have erected a fine set of buildings, cleared about 60 acres and acquired suit- able equipment. They are genial, kindly people, and their home is always open to their friends and their children's friends. Ernest A. attended the district schools of his neighborhood and learned farming from his father. In 1918 he bought the Lamberton Rogers farm of 80 acres in Section 8, west, Dallas Town- ship, from his uncle, Carl Nitz. He has a good set of modern buildings, in- cluding a barn, 36 by 56 feet, built in 1920. He has cleared and stumped an additional ten acres. The farm is well tilled and well fenced, and well equipped with tools, implements and machinery. The herd consists of some good graded Guernseys headed by a full-blooded sire. Mr. Nitz was married Nov. 14, 1920, to Amelia Kallenbach, who was born in Prairie Farm Township, Aug. 13, 1901, the daughter of John and Catherine (Beiswanger) Kallenbach, prosperous farmers of that township. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

Lambert W. Rogers, a highly regarded farmer of Section 5, Dallas Town- ship, was born in Fulton County, Indiana, Sept. 27, 1872, son of David M. and Sarah (Hall) Rogers. The parents were natives of New Jersey, who, as young people settled in Indiana, where both died, Mrs. Sarah Rogers about 1875 and Mr. Rogers in 1892. , They had seven children, Alvin, Mary, Rachel, Milton, John, Armedia and Lambert. After her death David. M. Rogers married a Miss Selby, and was subsequently united to a third wife, Alice Rohr, by whom he had a daughter named Luella. Lambert W. Rogers was educated in his na- tive state and was reared to farm pursuits. In 1893 he came to Barron County, Wisconsin, and bought 40 acres in Section 5, Dallas Township. Later he made other purchases and has owned as much as 320 acres at different times, all in Dallas Township. In 1915 he was the owner of 160 acres-80 acres in Barron Township and 80 in Dallas Township. He sold the Barron Township 80 and purchased 80 acres in Dallas Township. A short time later he sold that and purchased his present tract of 80 acres. Here he has erected a fine set of buildings. The house, a comfortable structure, of nine rooms, was built in 1919. The barn, machine shed and other outbuildings were put up in 1916. House, barn and yards are illuminated by the Universal system. Mr. Rogers successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Durham cattle headed by a full-blooded sire. Fraternally, he is a mem- ber of Barron Lodge, No. 38, I. O. O. F. He is a good business man and a good farmer, and, is held in esteem by all who know him. Mr. Rogers was :married Oct. 27, 1900, to Bessie Taylor Rogers, widow of John Rog-

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ers. She was born at Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin, on June 16, 1872, the daughter of the Rev. George A. and Nancy (Rogers) Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have had nine children. Ernest E. was born Feb. 24, 1902, and is attending the Barron High School. David R. was born Sept. 3, 1903; Stella V. was born Aug. 4, 1905; Luella I. was born Dec. 14, 1907; Linnie M. was born Oct. 6, 1909; Carl D. was born Feb. 29, 1912 and died June 4, 1913; Hazel E. was born Dec. 26, 1913; Leta A. was born Dec. 11, 1915; Herschel W. was born Jan. 13, 1919. By her marriage to John Rogers, who died July 7, 1896, Mrs. Rogers has two children: Della M., born March 12, 1892, the wife of Lyman Adrian of Miles City, Montana, and George R., born April 27, 1896, now in Miles City, Montana. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church.

Carl Zuehlke, a respected farmer of Sections 16 and 17, Dallas Township, was born in Germany, March 8, 1868, the son of William and Caroline (Wint- land) Zuehlke. The family came to America in 1892 and located at Ashland, Wis. There Carl worked on the railroad. The next year he purchased 120 acres in Sections 16 and 17, Dallas Township, Barron County, and sent his par- ents to occupy it. In 1898 he moved onto it himself with his wife and oldest child. But that same year the great fire swept everything away, so he moved back to Ashland again. In 1902 he returned to the farm, to the development and cultivation of which he has since devoted his attention. He has a fine set of buildings, including a pleasant residence and a barn, 36 by 70 feet, with full basement, and James equipment. The entire farm is fenced, and fifty acres cleared. Mr. Zuehlke carries on general farming and dairying, and has been successful in his operations. As the father of children, he is interested in education, and has served three years as a member of the school board of his district. He is a stockholder in the Prairie Farm Telephone Co. Mr. Zuehlke was married April 29, 1896, to Eva Jeske, who was born Nov. 2, 1872, the daugh- ter of Gottfried and Louisa (Schmelter) Jeske, both of whom are now deceased. This union has been blessed with seven children: Mamie B., born Feb. 4, 1897, now the wife of Ernest Krause, of Prairie Farm Township; Hilda L., born March 23, 1899, who clerks in a store at Ridgeland; Elsie G., born Feb. 5, 1901, who is the wife of John O'Flannagan, of Dallas; Matilda O., born March 24, 1905; Albert A., Aug. 1, 1907; Elmer F., July 23, 1912; and Dorothy L., Dec. 11, 1915.

Thomas J. Howard, an early settler, now deceased, was for many years one of the active residents of Dallas Township, a good citizen, who took a promi- nent part in all civic movements. He was a life-long worker in behalf of pro- hibition, and labored for the improvement of highways, the betterment of rural schools, and the general public interests of the county. He took pride in his community, his home, his family and his farm, and was a faithful husband, a loving father, a kindly neighbor and a useful citizen. He was born in Brice- ville, Knox County, Indiana, June 16, 1836, the son of John and Nancy (Young) Howard, who, when he was a boy, moved to Highland, in Iowa County, Wis. There he was reared and educated. As a young man, he spent some time in the gold fields of California. For some years he was superintendent of a brick yard near Eau Claire, in this state. In 1872 he took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 8, east, Dallas Township. He made the trip from Chippewa Falls, and to reach the homestead, cut his way through the trees from Sioux Creek, across which he later built the first bridge. He put up a set of log buildings, and started clearing the land. In 1873 he brought his wife here. For over forty years he continued to successfully carry on general farming. He replaced the log buildings with a good set of modern structures, he cleared over half the land, and built up as good a farm as was to be found in the neighborhood. With all his busy work here, he found time for public service, and was a member of the town board for several terms and of the school board for several years. After a long and useful life, he died Nov. 27, 1914, since which time his widow has continued to live on the home farm. Mr. Howard was married at Eau Claire, Aug. 6, 1871, to Nellie Ward, who was born at Kingston, Canada, on

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Dec. 25, 1844, the daughter of Ebenezer and Mary E. (Wilson) Ward, natives of Scotland, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Howard had six children: Phillina, born May 28, 1872, is the wife of Albert Wilson, of Sumner Town- ship. Albert H., born Oct. 8, 1874, is now a land owner in Montana. Eben L., born June 26, 1877, is now at Bones' Ferry, Idaho. William, born Dec. 11, 1880, married Ruby Thorne of Chicago, and lives on the home farm, which he now owns and operates. He is an active, energetic and hard working man, a good farmer and a good citizen, and has a high standing among all who know him. Nancy M., born March 13, 1883, is the wife of Archie Miles, of Earl, Wis. Margie, born June 15, 1888, is the wife of Richard Thompson, of Dallas Town- ship. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Knute Granum, who established and developed the sightly and prosperous Woodlawn Farm in Section 5, east, Dallas Township, is a native of this state, born in Dane County, Dec. 7, 1859, the son of Ole and Ingrid (Lee) Granum, natives of Norway, who came to America in the fifties and located in Dane County, where they spent the remainder of their lives on a farm.« Knute at- tended the common schools and had the advantages of courses in the Academy at Mt. Horeb and in the Northwestern Business College at Madison, both in his native county. In 1889 he went to the Pacific Coast, and took a timber claim of 160 acres in the state of Washington. In 1891 he returned to Wisconsin, and rented his father's farm in Dane County for two years. In 1893 he purchased 80 acres near Madison, which he sold in 1895. Then he worked as a carpenter at Mt. Horeb for a while, after which he became manager of the Farmers' Store at that place. In 1910 he came to Barron County and bought 132 acres in Section 5, east, Dallas Township. Of this he cleared 90 acres and broke 50 acres. He also put up a good set of buildings, including a pleasant home and a barn, 34 by 100 feet, furnished with James equipment. He also set out a good orchard. On this place, for a decade, he successfully carried on general farm- ing and dairying. He developed a good herd of pure-blooded Shorthorn cattle and a good drove of pure-blooded Duroc-Jersey swine. He has been a friend of every good movement that has for its object the progress of the community and he is regarded as a useful and influential citizen. In 1920 he rented his farm to his son, Edwin O., and took his family to the state of Washington, where he is looking after his timber lands. For one term he was clerk of the school board of his district here. Fraternally, he is a popular member of Chetek Lodge of Masons. Mr. Granum was married at Klevenville, Wis., to Olena Skindrud, who was born at Klevenville, May 7, 1865, the daughter of Erik and Dorothy (Lukkon) Skindrud, natives of Norway, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with four children: Inger D., born Oct. 3, 1893; Edwin O., born Jan 13, 1895; Martha S., born Dec. 15, 1899; and Gladys M., born Jan. 4, 1906. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Edwin O. Granum, who operates the well-known Woodland Farm, in Sec- tion 5, east, Dallas Township, owned by his father, was born at Mount Horeb, Dane County,. Wis., Jan. 13, 1895, the son of Knute and Olena (Skindrud) Granum, who sent him to the public schools in his native county. He was fif- teen when the family came here, and he helped to develop the farm and as- sisted his father with the work. In 1919 he took a course in the Agricultural College of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. With this preparation, he took hold of the home farm in 1920. He is continuing it along the sound lines started by his father, and is already well on the road to success. He is well liked in the community and is a man of considerable influence. Fraternally, he is a popular member of Chetek Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Granum was mar- ried in Maple Grove Township, June 5, 1920, to Gertrude Nelson, who was born at Modena, Buffalo County, Wis., on Dec. 20, 1894, the daughter of Ole and Mary (Lee) Nelson, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom is now the wife of Edward Huseth of Maple Grove Township.

Herman Zuehlke, now living retired at Barron, was born in Germany, and was there educated and reared to manhood. He came to America in the early

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eighties, and with headquarters at Menomonie, Dunn County, this state, worked for several years for Knapp, Stout & Co. Then for two years he worked as a sawmill employe in Rice Lake. In 1896 he bought 100 acres of wild land in Section 30, Dallas Township, put up a good set of buildings, and cleared sev- enty acres. There he carried on general farming and dairying until 1920, when he retired and moved to Barron, where he now lives. He is held in esteem and respect by all who know him. Mr. Zuehlke was married on April 26, 1889, at Dallas, Wis., to Lena Radtke. This union was blessed with six children : Martha, born June 16, 1892, is now the wife of Fred Glaser, of Dunn County, this state; Paul, born Feb. 4, 1894, is a farmer in Prairie Farm Township; Alma, born June 13, 1896, is residing at home; August, born June 4, 1897; Elizabeth, born May 7, 1901, now the wife of Albert Kalenbeck, of Prairie Farm Township; and Marie, born Jan. 13, 1903, who resides at home.

August Zuehlke, an active farmer of Section 30, Dallas Township, was born on the farm where he still lives, June 4, 1897, the son of Herman and Lena (Radtke) Zuehlke. He attended the district schools, learned farming from his father, and worked with his father until 1920, when he bought the farm. He is continuing the improvements made by his father, and is carrying on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of Holsteins, headed by a full- blooded sire, and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine. He is well liked by the people of the community and is getting a good start in life. He was married Aug. 24, 1921, to Lydia Kurschner, daughter of John and Kate (Miller) Kursch- ner, farmers of Prairie Farm Township.

Henry O. Hanson, a well-to-do farmer of Section 12, Dallas Township, is a native of this county, having been born in Maple Grove Township, March 5, 1875, son of Ole Hanson Severud and Lena (Arneson) Hanson Severud, his wife. Mrs. Hanson Severud died March 6, 1912, and her husband subsequently married Mrs. Ingeborg Berg, widow of Knute Berg. Henry O. Hanson received his education in the district schools and was reared to farm pursuits by his father. In 1894, in order to have a little experience away from home before settling down to his life work, he went to Foster County, North Dakota, where he worked on the famous Casey Ranch, which consisted of 100,000 acres, of which 15,000 was then under cultivation. In 1899 he came back to Barron County and purchased 80 acres in Section 12, Dallas Township. In 1905 he bought 40 acres more. In 1919 he bought still another 40 acres. This makes him a good farm of 160 acres. He has cleared about 105 acres of this and has erected a fine set of buildings. The pleasant home, just completed, is comfort- able, with modern conveniences. The barn is 36 by 92 feet, with 14-foot posts. It has a full basement and a center driveway. The equipment is of the James system. Both house and barn are equipped with the Delco lighting system. The yard is well kept, the fences are in good repair, the tools and machinery are excellent, and everything about the place makes it a profitable and prosperous farm. Mr. Hanson successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a fine herd of high-grade Holsteins, headed by a full-blooded sire. Aside from being an expert farmer, Mr. Hanson is possessed of considerable mechan- ical ability. For four years he operated a sawmill in Dallas Village. During this time he cut 60,000 feet of lumber from timber which he logged on the home place, and which he used in erecting his barn and outbuidings. He is also interested with Knute Hanson, in a threshing outfit, under the firm name of Hanson & Hanson. Mr. Hanson is regarded as one of the most useful men in the community. He is thoroughly modern in his methods, he uses a high intel- ligence in his operations, and his hard work and industry have been rewarded with success. Busy as he has been with his work, however, he has not been unmindful of his public duties, and he is doing good service as clerk of his school board. Mr. Hanson was married at Dallas, Wis., on May 7, 1905, to Inga Peterson, who was born at Strum, Trempealeau County, Wis., Feb. 1, 1888, the daughter of John and Alena Peterson, who now live retired in Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have six children. Evelyn L. was born May 10, 1907; Orpha M.

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was born Nov. 15, 1910, and died Sept. 20, 1921, after an illness lasting but about 30 minutes; Joseph O. was born May 11, 1912; Lila B. was born Nov. 6, 1914; Herbert F. was born Nov. 24, 1917; Myrtle E. was born April 7, 1919. The family attends the Free Church at Dallas.

Knute Amundson, one of the earliest settlers in the vicinity of the present Village of Dallas, was born in Norway and was there reared and educated. He married Rena Evensdotter, also a native of that country. They came to America in the sixties, and settled in Dane County, this state. From there they came to Barron County, in 1870, accompanied by Nels Tollefson and Christ Sorenson, and their families. These three settled in Dallas Township, and were the first to live near the village. Mr. Amundson took a homestead of 160 acres of wild land in Section 2. He put up a set of log buildings and started to clear the land. As time progressed, he erected a good set of frame structures, and placed nearly all the land under cultivation. In 1903 he sold a part of his place to his son, John, but continued to live thereon until his death, in the fall of 1917. His wife had passed away March 7, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Amundson had ten children: Andrew (deceased), Anna, Even, Olive (de- ceased), Theodore (deceased), Clara, Ida, Emma (deceased), John and Oscar.

John Amundson, a well known farmer of Section 2, Dallas Township, is a native of this county, born on the place where he still lives, May 4, 1881, the son of Knute and Rena (Evensdotter) Amundson. He attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. In 1903 he purchased 103 acres of the home place. To the improvement and operation of this farm he has since devoted his attention. In 1913 the old home was destroyed by fire, and he replaced it with a modern, eight-room dwelling. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a fine herd of graded Durham cattle. Mr. Amundson keeps well abreast of the times, his judgment is respected, and he stands well with all who know him. He was married Sept. 5, 1902, to Anna Wintrone, who was born in Dallas Township, this county, on April 26, 1882, the daughter of Trone and Gunhild (Hazelhaugen) Wintrone, of that township. Mr. and Mrs. Amundson have nine children: Clara T. was born April 27, 1903, and is a teacher. Genard W. was born Jan. 26, 1905. Herman L. was born Sept. 5, 1907. Lloyd L. was born July 10, 1909; Wallace T. was born Aug. 19, 1911; Griffin M. was born Oct. 23, 1913; Ben E. was born Sept. 3, 1916; Ken- neth J. was born July 24, 1918; and Lawrence was born Dec. 24, 1919, and died in infancy. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Marcus G. Jones, a prosperous and progressive farmer of Section 5, west, Dallas Township, was born in La Crosse County, this state, May 15, 1895, the son of David J. and Minnie (Hanson) Jones, who brought him to Barron County in 1903. He attended the district schools and learned farming from his par- ents. March 1, 1919, he bought the home farm of 120 acres in Section 5, Dallas Township. There he successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a fine herd of Guernseys headed by a full-blooded sire. He is using modern methods in his farming, he is well along the road to success, and he is highly regarded by all who know him. He believes in everything that is for the betterment of the farming community, and has taken stock in the Fourtowns Cheese Factory, the Stock Sales Pavilion at Barron, and the Prairie Farm Telephone Co. Mr. Jones was married at Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 1919, to Blanche E. Hughes, who was born at Eagle Bend, Minn., on Dec. 19, 1895, the daughter of William and Ella (Hanson) Hughes, for many years farmers of Maple Grove Township. In the Hughes family there are eight children: Blanche E., Grace, Charles, George, Paul, John, Robert and Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have one child, Virgil M., born Jan. 6, 1920.

Ove G. Amdall, at one time the owner of extensive interests in Barron County and now the owner and operator of a fine place of 340 acres in Welch Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, was born in Norway, and was there reared and educated. He came to' America in the early seventies and located on a farm in Story County, Iowa. There he married Agatha Barke, the daugh-

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ter of a neighbor. By hard work and diligent application they attained a com- petence. In 1900 Mr. Amdall came to Barron County and acquired agricultural land here. In all he owned at different times five different farms. In 1914 he sold all his interests here and moved to Northfield in Rice County, Minnesota, with the intention of retiring. But later he purchased his present place and is still successfully engaged in agricultural operations. By his first wife, who died in 1899, he had eight children: Ellen (deceased), Ellen, Andrew, Martin (deceased), Myrtle, Owen, Agatha and Herman. By his second wife, Olga Thornby, he has three children, Otto, Olive and Martin.

Andrew Amdall, who occupies an excellent position as one of the most prominent men in Dallas Township, was born in Story County, Iowa, June 24, 1884, the son of Ove G. and Agatha (Barke) Amdall, natives of Norway. He received a common and high school education and came to this county with his parents in 1900. In 1906 he rented a farm in Section 15, Dallas Township, for two years. In the fall of 1908 he purchased 100 acres in Section 21, which he sold the next year. For a while in 1909-10 he traveled in the southern and western states. In 1911 he purchased 120 acres in Section 9, east, Dallas Township. There he built a modern house, silo, granary, machine shed and other buildings. He also improved the land and put in new fences. There, through years of hard work, he developed as good a place as was to be found in the neighborhood. In 1919 he sold this place and bought his present farm of 120 acres in Section 13, west, Dallas Township. This piece of land, within the village limits of Dallas, was once owned by his father. He has remodeled the house, fixed over the barn, and erected a silo, machine shed and other buildings. He has also put up new fences, further improved the land and purchased suitable tools, implements and equipment. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of high grade Guernseys headed by a pure-blooded sire, and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine." His business holdings include stock in the Farmers Store at Dallas. Mr. Amdall was married Oct. 4, 1912, to Mildred Keyes, who was born in Bar- ron County Sept. 28, 1893, the daughter of Lucius and Harriet (Fauver) Keyes. Mr. and Mrs. Amdall have four children. Marvel J. was born July 17, 1914; Emmett F. and Ellis B. (twins) were born Oct. 12, 1916, and Lawrence K. was born May 20, 1918.

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History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 141

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1767

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1922
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1767