History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 142

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

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i" Perry V. Nicklow, the prosperous owner of the fertile and productive Summit Farm, which is as good a place as can be found in the neighborhood, was born in Fulton County, Indiana, Oct. 30, 1867, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Beach) Nicklow. He attended school in his native county and also in Barron County after his parents brought him here in 1880. He grew up on the home place which constitutes 40 acres of his present farm. He pur- chased this tract in 1895 when but eighteen years old. He and his brother, Frank E., bought 40 acres in the same section and cut nearly all the timber off the place. As time passed he bought 40 acres in Section 4 and 40 acres in Section 8, making in all a fine farm of 160 acres. Of this about 100 acres are under cultivation. In addition to the 160 acres Mrs. Nicklow owns 20 acres in Section 17. In 1894 Mr. Nicklow built the present comfortable home of eight rooms and fitted with many modern conveniences. The modern barn was built in 1913. It is 36 by 60 feet and furnished with many approved appliances. The other buildings have been erected as necessity has demanded. The house and barn are lighted with the Fuller & Johnson electric system and supplied with running water. The whole set of buildings is most sightly, with pleasant yard and drive, and has the appearance of being one of the best in the neigh- borhood. The farm is well tilled and well fenced, and under Mr. Nicklow's capable management has proven most profitable. The equipment in tools, im- plements and machinery is of the best. Mr. Nicklow carries on general farm- ing and dairying and has a fine herd of Guernsey cattle headed by a full- blooded sire. He is a stockholder in the Barron Stock Pavilion, and in the Dallas and Prairie Farm Telephone Co. He was one of the organizers' and

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for years a stockholder in the Dallas Co-operative Creamery, and is a member of the Ridgeland and Hillsdale Shipping Association. Widely known through- out this part of the county he is one of the most influential men in the com- munity. He is a fine type of the modern progressive farmer, working hard, directing his efforts with intelligence and science, and keeping well abreast of the times by wide reading. His opinions are held in much weight and he is a useful citizen in every respect. For thirty years he has served as a mem- ber of the school board of his district and has done excellent service. Mr. Nicklow was married Jan. 22, 1896, to Mattie L. Foster, who was born in Muk- wonago, Wis., April 19, 1874, the daughter of William S. and Lottie F. (Smart) Foster. This union has been blessed with two children: Lloyd H., born Nov. 4, 1899, who died Aug. 28, 1914, and Mayneen E., born July 1, 1905. The fam- ily faith is that of the Free Baptist Church.

Leon W. Jewett, an influential farmer of Section 17, east, Dallas Town- ship, was born in Richland County, this state, the son of Franklin S. and Lucy (Lewis) Jewett, natives respectively of Wisconsin and New York state. These good people farmed a number of years in Dane County, this state, and then moved to Richland County, also in this state, where they secured 40 acres on which they erected a set of buildings and developed a good farm. The father died there Jan. 1, 1918 and the mother now lives in Ithaca, Wis. In the family there were eight children: Mabel, who died in 1909; Charles, Harvey, Arthur (deceased), Morris; Ralph, who died in 1904; Leon W. and Grace. Leon W. received his education in the district schools of his native county, learned farming from his father, and remained at home for many years. In 1907 he became a painter, a trade which he followed for two years. In 1909 he rented a farm in his native county, but after being there a while he lost everything by fire and again took up the painting trade. In 1913 he bought 160 acres in Willow Township, Richland County. He sold this in 1914 and came to Barron County, and purchased 80 acres in section 15, Dovre Township. He repaired the buildings, built a barn and silo, and continued the development of the land. Here he carried on general farming till the fall of 1919 when he sold and moved to his present farm in section 17, east, Dallas Township. Here he carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Holstein cat- tle, headed by a full blooded sire. He keeps well abreast of his times by reading the farm journals and attending various meetings, and he is following tried and approved methods in all his operations. Mr. Jewett was married in Rich- land County, Wis., on May 5, 1909, to Alice Fitzgerald, who was born at Richland Center, Wis., the daughter of Thomas and Emma (Pickering) Fitz- gerald, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom is now married to August Friday and lives at Richland Center, Richland County, this state. In the Fitzgerald family there were eight children: Nellie, William, Gerald, Ed- ward, Jessie, Alice, Helen and Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett are the parents of two children. Arlene was born May 2, 1910. Agnes L. was born Nov. 30, 1913. The family faith is that of the Free Methodist Church.

Emil Anderson, an estimable citizen of section 35, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, April 2, 1866, the son of John and Ellen (Hendrickson) An- derson. The father died in that country, and the mother came to America and settled in Trempealeau County, this state. Later she married Ole Anderson. He lives in Sand Creek in Dunn County, and she is now dead. The subject of this sketch was brought to Trempealeau County in 1868 and to Dunn County in 1874. He received a common school education and learned farming at home. In 1895 he purchased his present farm of 160 acres. He has erected a good set of buildings, including a pleasant home and 'a barn, which is furnished with Louden equipment. About 90 acres of the tract are under cultivation. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, owning a good herd of Holstein cattle. He is a hard working, industrious man who is interested in the public welfare and has taken great pride in his home and in his fine family. He was married Oct. 4, 1894, to Julia Werner, who was born at Sand

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Creek, Dunn County, Dec. 12, 1875, the daughter of John and Mary (Everson) Werner, early settlers of Dunn County, this state. The father died Nov. 16, 1911, and the mother now makes her home with the Anderson family. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have ten children. John William was born Jan. 21, 1895. Ellen was born May 19, 1896, and is the wife of Roy Ellefson of Dallas Township. Henry was born Jan. 13, 1898, and died Dec. 3, 1899. Henry was born Dec. 7, 1899. Morris was born Dec. 10, 1901, and is now dead. Edna E. was born March 8, 1904. Alpha C. was born Aug. 14, 1906. Jule E. was born May 7, 1908. Freeman was born Aug. 10, 1910. Louella was born Sept. 25, 1913. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

John J. Arnevik, a substantial farmer of sections 31 and 36, Dallas Town- ship, was born in Norway, Aug. 18, 1872, the son of John and Gertrude Hal- verson, both of whom are now dead. He was reared and educated in his native land, and came to America in 1889. For a while he did farm work in Dane County, this state, then in Dunn County, this state, and then in Steele County, N. D. In 1898 he rented a farm in Dunn County. Three years later, in 1901, he came to Barron County, and purchased his present place of 145 acres. He erected a good set of buildings, installed running water and other conveniences, and has cleared up forty acres. He now has 130 acres under cultivation. He carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Durham cattle. In addition to his farm, he owns a pleasant home and good lot in Colfax, Wis. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Store at Dallas. He is .a hard working man, who takes much pride in his place, and he is developing as good a farm as is to be found in the neighborhood. Mr. Arnevik was married at Hope, N. D., Oct. 28, 1899, to Olive Martinson, who was born Nov. 6, 1872, the daugh- ter of John and Olia (Olson) Martinson, natives of Norway, who came to Amer- ica in 1872 and settled on a farm in Dane County, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Arnevik have four children: Garfield J. was born Jan. 10, 1901; Ona J. was born Dec. 9, 1902; Julia O. was born April 7, 1905; and Helmer M. was born Jan. 4, 1907. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Ole T. Anderson, a well-to-do farmer living in Dallas Township, on the Dunn County line, was born in Norway, Feb. 17, 1860, the son of Thorston and Skjerste (Hanson) Anderson. These good people came from Norway in 1861, and located on a farm in Dunn County. In 1874 he took a homestead of 160 acres, 80 of which lie in section 31, east, Dallas Township, and 80 of which lie in section 6, Sand Creek Township, Dunn County. He built a set of build- ings on the Dallas tract and started to clear up the land. He was just getting a start when he died on March 4, 1875. The mother died May 27, 1907. In the family there were eight children: Andrew (deceased), Hans, Halver, Ole T., Bessie, Lena, Christina and John (deceased). Ole T. was brought to this state as an infant. He attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. After his father's death, he continued on the farm, and in time bought out the other heirs. To the homestead he has added 40 acres in section 31, Dallas Township, so that he now has a good farm of 200 acres. He has cleared and broken 150 acres, put up good fences and secured suitable equipment. He also erected a good set of buildings. On this place he profitably conducts general farming and dairying. He is a hard working man of good judgment, he believes in modern and progressive methods, and his opinions are held in high regard throughout the neighborhood. In public affairs he has been town super- visor and he has served on the school board of his district for many years. Mr. Anderson was married March 22, 1890, to Mary Nerison, who was born in Vernon County, Wis., Oct. 16, 1871, the daughter of Osmund and Margaret Nerison, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1867 and settled in Ver- non County, where they remained until 1875, when they moved to Trempeau- leau County. From there they went in 1879 to South Dakota, and in 1887 came to Barron County, Wis., settling in Stanley Township, where Mr. Nerison died Dec. 14, 1904. He was a farmer by occupation. Since his death his wife has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Erickson, of Stanley Township, this

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county. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have had eight children: John T. was born Sept. 12, 1891, and died April 25, 1893. Mollie was born April 3, 1893, and died April 23, 1893. Oscar M. was born Nov: 8, 1894, and died Jan. 28, 1895. Wil- helm A. was born Feb. 1, 1896. Mabel C. was born Jan. 1, 1899, and is the wife of Gust Granum of Sand Creek Township, Dunn County. An unnamed child was born March 18, 1902, and died in infancy. Morris T. was born Nov. 13, 1904. Joseph was born Sept. 27, 1907, and died in infancy. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Frederick Newman, who has developed a good farm in Dallas Township, on which he is now living retired, enjoying the fruits of a well spent and. indus- trious life, was born in Germany and was there reared and educated. As a young man he married Minnie Bendeline, also a native of that country. In 1881 they set, out to try their fortunes in the new world. After landing at Baltimore, Md., they continued their way until they reached Menomonie, Dunn County, this state. From there they came to Barron County and bought 40 acres in section 21, Dallas Township. There Mr. Newman put up a set of log buildings and started farming. As his prosperity increased, he bought 80 acres in section 21 and 40 acres in section 19. He also erected a good set of modern buildings. Here for forty long years he carried on general farming and dairy- ing. He worked early and late, ever taking his deepest interest in his family, his home and his farm; and in time by earnest effort, assisted by his good wife, he achieved success. As the father of children he is interested in educa- tion, and has served for several years as a member of the school board, of his district. In 1915 he retired but still lives on the home place, with his son, Fred E., who rented it in 1915 and purchased it in 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Newman were the parents of eight children: Minnie is the wife of August Richard. Gust is farming in Dallas Township. Lena is the wife of Fred Kottke of Dunn County, this state. Bertha is the wife of Mathew Anderson of Dallas. Martha is the wife of John Mork of Dunn County. Fred E. owns the home farm. Mary lives with her parents, and Louise is the wife of George Serley of Chetek Township.

Fred E. Newman, an energetic and active farmer of sections 19 and 21, Dallas Township, is a native of this county, born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 25, 1892, the son of Fredrick and Minnie (Bendeline) Newman, who settled on the place in 1885. Fred E. was reared here and received his education in the district school. He thoroughly learned farming from his father and gradually took over the responsibilities of the farm. In 1915 he rented the place and in 1920 he purchased it. He is keeping everything in the best of repair and is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of graded Shorthorns and a good drove of Poland-China swine. Mr. Newman takes his part in public affairs as a good citizen and is popular with the young people of the neighborhood. For three years he has served as clerk of the school board.

Thomas Austin, a well-to-do farmer of section 6, east, Dallas Township, is one of the most honored and respected men of the community. He is a hard working, industrious man, of good judgment and high principles, and he is an excellent example of the men who have come to this country from other lands, and here by industry and shrewdness, have acquired success. He was born in Norway, March '5, 1850, the son of Austin and Anna (Tollefson) Austin, both now deceased. He attended school in Norway, and as a youth learned the stone mason's trade. In 1872 he started for America, and after a long and tedious trip, landed at Quebec, from which city he came directly to Milwaukee in this state. There he worked for a while at his trade, helping to erect the Pfister Hotel. Later he settled in Lowville Township, Columbia County, this state, where he and his brother, Germen, bought 280 acres of land which they worked together for several years. Then they sold 80 acres to another brother, Anunn, and divided the remainder, so that each received 100 acres. There the subject of this sketch continued to farm for a number of years, also: doing considerable work at his trade at the same time. He was well known and well

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liked among his neighbors, and served as township assessor. In 1901 he sold his Columbia County interests and came to Barron County, where he bought 132 acres in section 6, east, Dallas Township. The tract was then all wild land. He erected a fine set of buildings. The foundations he laid himself, he got out the timber from which most of the lumber was made, and he did much of the actual work of putting up the buildings. He has also cleared more than 100 acres. Although over seventy, Mr. Austin is one of the most active men in the neighborhood. Last winter, in addition to doing his farm work, he cut over 65 cords of wood, besides felling the timber for it. He has a good place and takes just pride in his family, his farm and his home. In public affairs he has served for three years as a member of the school board. In 1903 Mr. Austin's house was destroyed by fire, but he has replaced it with a new frame house erected entirely by himself. Mr. Austin was married at Otsego, Columbia County, . Wis., in June, 1878, to Emma Thompson, who was born at that place, the daugh- ter of Rolef and Esther (Halverson) Thompson, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with ten children : Anna (first) and Robert C. are dead; Anna (second) is the wife of Alex Gullickson of Barron Township. Otto farms in Dallas Township; Inga is the wife of Anton Johnson of Chetek; Esther is the wife of Emil Fleming of Dallas; Nettie is working in the Barron City Hospital; Robert is helping his father on the home farm; Mabel works in the Barron Hospital, and Bella is at home. The family faith is that of the Norwe- gian Lutheran Church.

Samuel B. Brusen, manager of the Dallas store of the Farmers' Store Co., has been connected with the mercantile business since his youth, is well qual- ified for his position and is maintaining a high standard of goods and service. He was born in Denmark, June 7, 1888, son of Peter and Margaret (Sorenson) Brusen, who came to America in that year and settled on a farm in Chetek Township, this county. Samuel B. was reared in Chetek and Superior, and found his first employment at the Chetek store of the Farmers' Store Co. In 1909 he became manager for the Snyder, Robarger Mercantile Co. at Spooner, but later resumed his employment with the Farmers' Store Company, working for one year at Bloomer, Wis. Then he worked six months for the Shell Lake Mercantile Co. at Shell Lake, Minn. In 1912 he returned to Chetek, and after clerking for a while in the store of the Farmers' Store Co. there, he became its manager. In 1917 he was transferred to Dallas. He has taken an active interest in public affairs, and has been a village trustee in both Chetek and Dallas. Mr. Brusen was married Sept. 19, 1909, to Clara Olson, daughter of Gilbert and Leona Olson, natives of Norway, who came to America in the early eighties and settled in Dunn County, this state, where they have since farmed except for an interval of twelve years, during which they lived in North Da- kota. Mr. and Mrs. Brusen have two children: Bernard W., born May 21, 1911, and Margaret L., born Jan. 29, 1915.

Philip Brooks, assistant cashier in the Bank of Dallas, is one of the popular young men of the village and although he has been here but a short time his personality is already proving an important factor in the success with which that institution is meeting. He was born July 14, 1893, in Minneapolis, the son of Charles B. and Anna J. (Marshall) Brooks, natives of Buffalo, N. Y., who moved from there to Aberdeen, S. D., and then to the Twin Cities, where the father died Jan. 31, 1908, after which the mother moved to Balti- timore, where she now lives. In the family there were two children: Alan of Danbury, Wis., and Philip of Dallas, Wis. Philip received his early education in Minneapolis, graduating from the West High School, and took a year's course at the University of Minnesota. In 1913 he entered the employ of the "Soo" Line, and then went to Danbury, Wis., and with his brother, Alan Brooks, and A. J. Wentzel, organized the Danbury State Bank, of which he became assistant cashier and in which he is still a stockholder. He assumed the duties of his present position Sept. 15, 1920. Mr. Brooks was married Oct. 7, 1920, to Myrtle V. Carter, daughter of J. V. and Daisy. (Valentine)

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Carter, the former of whom lives in Danbury, Wis., and the latter of whom died in 1914. In the Carter family there were five children: Linus V., Dale, Constance, Irene and Myrtle. The family faith is that of the Presbyterian Church.

Wilmer F. Black, proprietor of the Black Bear Hotel, Dallas Village, was born in Denmark, Oct. 3, 1866, son of Claus and Hansene (Skafte) Black, natives of Denmark, who came to America in 1882 and settled in Dane County, Wis., where he died July 22, 1915, and where she still lives. In the family there were fourteen children: Theodore O., Theresa A., Rasmus, Lewis, Dor- othy, Wilmer F., Hansene (deceased), Hans, Christ O., Marie, Fredericka (deceased), Mary, Peter and Lovie C. Wilmer F. was educated in Denmark, and there worked in a hotel. He came to America with his parents and worked on farms in Dane County, Wis., until 1887 when he went to North Dakota and took homestead rights to 160 acres. For three years his crops were a total failure, so he sold out and opened a meat market at Ruthven, Iowa. Later he worked in Minnesota for a while and then returned to Wisconsin and operated his father's farm for four years. In 1896 he made a trip to Denmark for four months. Upon his return he farmed in Rock County, Wis., and then bought 112 acres in Dane County. This he sold and bought another farm in the same county. In 1911 he came to Barron County and purchased 200 acres in section 27, west, Dallas Township. He remodeled the buildings, built an addition to the barn and greatly improved the place, giving it the name of the Burr Oak Stock Farm. Here he carried on general farming and stock raising, making a specialty of Holstein cattle, Poland-China swine and a good grade of sheep. In March, 1920, he sold out and bought the Anderson Hotel, chang- ing the name to the Black Bear Hotel. It has 23 rooms, with modern equip- ment, and under Mr. Black's able management is proving a great success and is doing much to boost the village by giving visitors, tourists and traveling men a favorable impression of Dallas hospitality. Mr. Black is a member of the Odd Fellows. He was married Dec. 25, 1898, to Dorothy F. Niephur, born Dec. 10, 1875, daughter of Frank and Wilhelmina (Dean) Niephur, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1860 and settled in Madison, Wis., where they lived until the mother's death, June 18, 1909, after which Mr. Niephur moved to Pueblo, Colo., where he now lives. In the Niephur family there were nine children: Amelia, William, Frank, John, Theo (deceased), Dorothy, Ernestine, Emil and Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Black have two children: Violet T. and Gordon T. Violet T. was born May 3, 1901, and attends the Barron High School. Gordon T. was born Nov. 14, 1905, and is attending the public schools. In addition to his hotel business, Mr. Black does considerable auctioneering, as he has for some time past. He is an expert in this line and his services are greatly in demand.

Daniel S. Bishop, a highly respected and substantial citizen, owning a good place of 80 acres in section 5, west, Dallas Township, was born at Roch- ester, in Fulton County, Indiana, March 24, 1865, the son of Steven M. and Caroline (Bunnell) Bishop, natives of Crawford County, Pa., who went to Indiana as young people, farmed there until 1881, and then went to Kansas, where they spent the remainder of their lives, the father dying Aug. 2, 1886, and the mother, Jan. 11, 1890. In the family there were eleven children: Jefferson, Sylvanis (deceased), Stephen W., Adeline, David, Almira, Marimon (deceased), Silas G., Delia, Monroe M., and Daniel S. The subject of this sketch, the youngest of the family, received his education in the district schools of his native county, learned farming from his father, and remained on the home farm until 1881. Then he learned the painters' trade which he followed in Kansas and Barron County, Wis., for fifteen years. It was in 1892 that he came to Barron County and purchased his present place, which was then wild land. He has cleared 65 acres, of which he has broken 40 acres. He has also put up a good set of buildings, including a comfortable residence. The barn, 32 by 64 feet, was put up in 1920. It is furnished with

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Louden equipment and other modern fixtures. Most of the lumber in the buildings came from timber cut on the place. Mr. Bishop is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of Holstein cattle headed by a full blooded sire. Believing as he does, in everything that is for the betterment of farm conditions, he has taken stock in the Prairie Farm Telephone Co., the Barron Stock Pavilion and the Fourtowns Cheese Co. He is a friend of education and has done most excellent service for six years as a member of his school board. His opinions are valued, and he is regarded as a useful citizen in every respect, faithful to all the obligations of life. Mr. Bishop was married at Peabody, Kans., on Feb. 13, 1890, to Nora A. Acton, who was born in Iowa, April 28, 1871, the daughter of Matthew and Lorenda (Moore) Acton, the former of whom died Dec. 11, 1919, and the latter July 8, 1882. In the Acton family there were five children: Alice, Geda, Elda, George and Nora. By her former husband, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Acton had a son, Oscar Hale. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have had six children: Della C., born Nov. 11, 1890, is the wife of James B. Dillon of Dallas Township. Stella P., born March 29, 1892, is now the wife of Elmer M. Rogers of Dallas Township. Nina L., born Jan. 27, 1895, is the wife of Melvin Nelson of Maple Grove Township. C. Leonard was born March 11, 1903; Kennard S., April 19, 1907; and Lela F., March 8, 1913. The family faith is that of the Free Baptist Church.

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History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 142

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

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